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Irit Lillian

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Irit Lillian
Israel Ambassador to Turkey
In office
2022–2023
Preceded byEitan Naeh
Israel Ambassador to Bulgaria
In office
2015–2019
Preceded byShaul Raz Kasima
Succeeded byYoram Elron
Israel Ambassador to Australia
In office
2007–2007
Preceded byNaftali Tamir
Succeeded byYuval Rotem
Personal details
Born1962
Rehovot
NationalityIsraeli
Alma materHebrew University, Tel Aviv University
OccupationDiplomat

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

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  1. ^ "Israeli Envoy Recalled for Racist Remarks". The Seoul Times. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Bulgaria". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  3. ^ "About the Ambassador". embassies.gov.il. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
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