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.

JANUARY 19, 2026|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.

JANUARY 18, 2026|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.

JANUARY 10, 2026|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."

JANUARY 6, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Far-right MP admits Romania's role in Holocaust in meeting with Israelis

Israel hasn't always been willing to communicate with far-right-wing European politicians, yet some in the Likud Party see this as a strategic opportunity.

AUGUST 28, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN

Senior Romanian right-wing politician George Simion of the AUR Party is seen alongside Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan.

Don't let Jack Lew become US ambassador to Israel - opinion

Appointing Jack Lew, who has a history of insulting Benjamin Netanyahu and a harmful-to-Israel record, will only further harm the US-Israel relationship, at a time when what it needs is healing.

AUGUST 21, 2023ByMORTON A. KLEIN

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets with then-secretary of the US Treasury Jack Lew, in Jerusalem, in 2014.

Ukraine warns Israel: Maltreatment of refugees will cost you Uman

The Ukrainian president issued a warning on Friday about turning away Ukrainian refugees as they attempt to seek refuge in Israel.

AUGUST 20, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy holds a press conference during a NATO leaders summit in Vilnius, Lithuania July 12, 2023.

Grapevine August 20, 2023: Defiling dignity

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 20, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

THE DELEGATION of Religious Zionists of Chicago at an IDF camp in Itamar.

Advice for the next US ambassador to Israel - opinion

Where the US ambassador can and should be involved is on matters that improve the Israeli-US relationship and are in line with the challenges facing the two countries.

AUGUST 16, 2023ByBOBBY RECHNITZ

Who is Jack Lew, the rumored next US ambassador to Israel?

Jack Lew, 67, is one of the few Orthodox Jews to have served in the US cabinet.

AUGUST 15, 2023ByLAHAV HARKOV

Why is Michael Oren repeating the Right's anti-democratic drivel? - opinion

These are the words of someone who is trying to have his cake and also gobble it; of someone who is angling for a spot in the next government, but still wants the lucrative speaking invites.

AUGUST 14, 2023ByFERN REISS