Irit Lillian
Irit Lillian | |
|---|---|
| Israel Ambassador to Turkey | |
| In office 2022–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Eitan Naeh |
| Israel Ambassador to Bulgaria | |
| In office 2015–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Shaul Raz Kasima |
| Succeeded by | Yoram Elron |
| Israel Ambassador to Australia | |
| In office 2007–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Naftali Tamir |
| Succeeded by | Yuval Rotem |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 Rehovot |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Alma mater | Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Irit Lillian was born 1962, in Rehovot, Israel. She is the Israeli Ambassador to Turkey.
When Naftali Tamir was recalled as Ambassador to Australia, Lillian became the Acting Ambassador.[1]
During her military service, Lillian was a producer and an editor in the IDF radio station (Galei Tsahal). She earned a B.A in Archaeology and Egyptology from the Tel Aviv University and M.A in Eastern and Western Studies in the HUJ.
Lillian joined the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1986.[2][3] She was appointed as the Israeli Ambassador to Turkey and ultimately served as the charge d'affaires at Ankara Embassy.
References
[edit]- ^ "Israeli Envoy Recalled for Racist Remarks". The Seoul Times. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Bulgaria". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
- ^ "About the Ambassador". embassies.gov.il. Retrieved 21 May 2020.