The Ambassador from Israel to Turkey is Israel's foremost diplomatic representative in Turkey.[1]
List of ambassadors
editAmbassadors are resident in Ankara and head the embassy.
| Ambassador | Term start | Term end | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irit Lillian | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Vacant | The position was vacant during this period as Turkey severed diplomatic relations with Israel. | ||
| Eitan Na'eh | 2016 | 2018 | |
| Amira Oron | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Yosef Levi-Sfari | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Gabby Levy | 2007 | 2011 | |
| Pinchas Avivi | 2003 | 2007 | |
| David Sultan | 2001 | 2003 | |
| Ori Brener | 1998 | 2001 | |
| Zvi Elpeleg | 1995 | 1997 | |
| David Granit | 1993 | 1995 | |
| Uri-Mordechay Gordon | 1990 | 1993 | |
| Dr. Abraham Cohen | 1986 | 1990 | |
| Eli Shaked | 1983 | 1985 | |
| Shimon Amir | 1978 | 1980 | |
| Shmuel Divon | 1975 | 1977 | |
| Shaul Bar-Haim | 1971 | 1975 | |
| Moshe Sasson | 1960 | 1966 | |
| Minister Maurice Fischer | 1953 | 1957 | |
| Minister Eliyahu Sasson | 1950 | 1952 | |
List of consuls general
editConsuls general are resident in Istanbul, head the consulate general, and are mostly responsible with consular affairs.
| Consul general | Term start | Term end |
|---|---|---|
| Yosef Levi-Sfari | 2017 | 2023 |
| Shai Cohen | 2014 | 2017 |
| Moshe Kimhi | 2009 | 2014 |
| Mordehai Amihai Bivas | 2005 | 2009 |