| 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.
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. She was appointed as the Israeli Ambassador to Turkey and ultimately served as the charge d'affaires at Ankara Embassy.
References
- "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.
External links
- H.E. Irit Lillian, Ambassador of the State of Israel to Bulgaria: ' Valeri Simeonov Should Apologize to All Jewish People'
- Statement of support for Sofia Pride 2019 by more than 25 embassies and international organisations