Ambassador

Eitan Na'eh, Israel's first ambassador to Bahrain, dies at 62

Na'eh, aged 62, served as Israel's first ambassador to the Gulf country, following the signing of the Abraham Accords.

|ByJAMES GENN
Ambassador Eitan Na'eh at his first day in the Manama, Bahrain embassy, November 30, 2021.
Palestinian Ambassador to Iran, Salam al-Zawawi (R) at a swearing-in ceremony hosted by PA President Mahmoud Abbas (L) at the president's residence in Amman, Jordan, January 2022; illustrative.

Iranian protesters attack Palestinian Authority ambassador's residence, injure ambassador - report

Around 200 protesters stormed the residence of the Palestinian Authority’s ambassador in Tehran, injuring Salam al-Zawawi and embassy staff and causing extensive damage, Iranian media reported.

|ByJAMES GENN
Yechiel Leiter, standing in front of an Israeli flag

Israel, Syria deal has ‘great potential’ to expand Abraham Accords, envoy to US tells ‘Post’

In an interview with the Post and remarks to Fort Worth Jews, Ambassador Yeichel Leiter discusses Syria, the Trump administration, and how Jews can combat rising antisemitism.

|ByCORINNE BAUM
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu (R) and North Macedonian Ambassador to Israel Mr. Shpend Sadiku (L) meet at the Knesst to discuss strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries, January 6, 2026.

Heritage Minister Eliyahu to visit North Macedonia as gov't guest to strengthen diplomatic ties

The potential cooperation between the two countries and Eliyahu's visit will emphasize "shared values and respect for religious and cultural heritage."

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Grapevine, March 6, 2024: Arrivederci Roma

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 6, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG smiles as he peruses Moshe Mizrahi’s memoir.

Grapevine, March 1 2024: Party pooper

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 1, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
FROM LEFT: Galit Gal, Danny Hakim, Danna Azrieli, and Dekel Noy.

Two released Gaza hostages receive German citizenship

The released hostages are Rimon Kirsht, who was released on November 28, and Amit Shani, who was released the day after.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
German Ambassador to Israel Steffen Seibert.

On completing his term Georgian ambassador, Lasha Zhvania opts to remain in Israel

The first time Zhvania received a posting in Israel was as Consul in 1998. He instantly fell in love with the country.

JANUARY 31, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Georgian ambassador Lasha Zhvania in Jerusalem against backdrop of Georgian and Israeli flags

Singapore sends first resident ambassador to Israel amid Gaza war

Ian Mak of Singapore was among 16 new ambassadors who have presented their letters of credence since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

DECEMBER 19, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
(L-R) Ian Mak of Singapore, President Isaac Herzog

Yoga Priestess Yuval Nassie: Ambassador for Calm after loss

This is her first campaign: From Darkness to Light Part of the brand's proceeds will go to the IDF Widows and Orphans Association.

DECEMBER 10, 2023ByDANA OZ
Yoga priestess Yuval Nassie

Britain summons Russian ambassador over alleged political interference campaign by Moscow

Personal emails of anti-Russian officials hacked by "Cold River" group, which had previously targeted three nuclear research laboratories in the United States.

DECEMBER 7, 2023ByREUTERS
Cyberattack on a smartphone. Beware of downloading spyware (Illustrative).

‘Ukraine has a better understanding of Israel than any other country’ - interview

Asked about antisemitism in Ukraine today, Ukrainian ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk, links his index finger to his thumb to indicate zero.

DECEMBER 4, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk.

Solidarity in action: Female ambassadors tour Jerusalem command center

Female ambassadors from around the world unite on a tour of the Jerusalem Civilian Command Center (JCCC). The center has been helping to support the victims from Israel's south during the war.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023ByMAAYAN HOFFMAN
Female ambassadors from around the world tour Jerusalem Civilian Command Center

Jack Lew: The new US ambassador is a staunch Israel ally - opinion

As ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew will undoubtedly be the staunch ally that the Jewish state needs during this remarkably difficult time.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023ByMENACHEM GENACK
JACK LEW testifies last month before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to become the next US ambassador to Israel.