Irit Lillian | |
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Israel Ambassador to Turkey | |
In office 2022–2023 | |
Preceded by | Eitan Na'eh |
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.