Eitan Na'eh Explained
| Eitan Na'eh |
| Native Name: | איתן נאה |
| Native Name Lang: | he |
| Birth Date: | month=09 day=17, year=1963 |
| Office: | Ambassador of Israel in Bahrain |
| Office1: | Head of Mission of the Embassy of Israel in the United Arab Emirates |
| Office2: | Ambassador of Israel in Turkey |
| Termstart: | 28 December 2021 |
| Termend: | 2 November 2023 |
| Termstart1: | 24 January 2021 |
| Termend1: | 11 October 2021 |
| Termstart2: | 5 December 2016 |
| Termend2: | 15 May 2018 |
| Citizenship: | Israel |
| Education: | Tel Aviv University |
| Predecessor1: | Office created |
| Successor1: | Amir Hayek |
| Predecessor: | Office created |
| Predecessor2: | Amira Oron |
| Successor2: | Irit Lillian |
Eitan Na'eh is an Israeli diplomat, currently ambassador to Bahrain.
Diplomatic career
Turkey
Na'eh was appointed Israel's ambassador to Turkey on November 15, 2016.[1] He presented his credentials to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on December 5, 2016, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.[2]
In May 2018, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs expelled Na'eh in response to the killing of 60 Palestinians by Israeli forces.[3] The Turkish government invited journalists to film a security check conducted on Na'eh as he left the country.[4] [5] The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested the check.
UAE
In January 2021, Israel opened an embassy in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with Na'eh serving as head of the mission until 11 October 2021.[6]
Bahrain
On 2 September 2021, it was reported that he was appointed as Israel's ambassador to Bahrain, subject to government approval.[7] On 28 December 2021, he submitted his letter of accreditation to King Hamad, officially starting his tenure as the first ambassador of Israel to Bahrain.[8] [9]
Personal life
Na'eh's wife is from Manchester, England.[10]
Notes and References
- News: Ravid. Barak. Barak Ravid. November 15, 2021. After Five Years, Israel Appoints Ambassador to Turkey. Haaretz. subscription. July 15, 2021. April 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210422025106/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-after-five-years-israel-appoints-ambassador-to-turkey-1.5461975. live.
- Web site: Israeli Ambassador Presents His Credentials to President Erdoğan. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210714235517/http://cd.mfa.gov.tr/news/news-detail?ApplicationId=5032. July 14, 2021. July 15, 2021. Diplomatic Portal. Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- News: Landau. Noa. Lis. Jonathan. May 16, 2018. Turkey and Israel Expel Envoys Over Gaza Deaths. Haaretz. subscription. July 15, 2021. July 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210712202308/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/turkey-expels-israel-s-ambassador-due-to-gaza-death-toll-1.6092965. live.
- News: Landau. Noah. May 16, 2021. Turkey Invites Press to Film Ousted Israeli Envoy Frisked at Airport. Haaretz. subscription. July 15, 2021. July 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709232149/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-israel-summons-turkish-rep-to-protest-harsh-treatment-of-ambassador-1.6094163. live.
- News: חי . איתמר אייכנר ושחר . 2018-05-15 . החרפה ביחסים: טורקיה מגרשת את השגריר הישראלי . he . Ynet . 2023-04-22.
- News: Maltz. Judy. January 24, 2021. Israel Officially Opens Embassy in UAE. Haaretz. subscription. July 15, 2021. July 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210711002043/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-israel-officially-opens-embassy-in-uae-1.9478500. live.
- Web site: לראשונה: מונה שגריר ישראלי לבחריין . 2023-04-22 . סרוגים . he.
- Web site: בחריין: הוגש כתב האמנה של השגריר הישראלי למלך . 2023-04-22 . סרוגים . he.
- Web site: Na'eh . Eitan . November 30, 2021 . First day at work at the Embassy of Israel in Manama, a lot to learn about Bahrain. اول يوم عمل في مقر السفارة . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211201233817/https://twitter.com/AmbassadorNaeh/status/1465660223193067521 . 2021-12-01 . Twitter.
- News: Dysch. Marcus. November 15, 2016. Israel appoints new envoy in Ankara as diplomatic relations restored with Turkey. The Jewish Chronicle. July 15, 2021. July 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210714235516/https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/israel-appoints-new-envoy-in-ankara-as-diplomatic-relations-restored-with-turkey-1.54881. live.
