Israel has decided to appoint the Israeli charge d’affaires in Ankara Irit Lillian as the new ambassador to Türkiye as the two countries recently announced the full restoration of diplomatic ties following years of strained relations.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a written statement regarding the appointments of diplomats in foreign embassies.
“Currently working in Ankara, Irit Lillian has been appointed as Israel’s ambassador to Türkiye,” it said.
The statement stressed that these and other appointments are “subject to government approval.”
