Ofra Farhi Explained

Ofra Farhi is an Israeli ambassador who has been Ambassador to Zimbabwe (presented her credentials October 2021)[1] and is concurrently ambassador Zambia, Namibia, and Botswana.[2] Farhi does not reside in any of those countries but is a roving ambassador residing in Israel.

In February 2023, while crossing the street in Lusaka, Zambia, people pulled up alongside her and stole her bag, which contained her diplomatic passport and cellphone. Her bodyguard was unable to prevent the theft.

References

  1. News: Israel's ambassador to Zambia mugged on street in front of her bodyguards . 26 February 2023 . Times of Israel . 5 February 2023.
  2. News: Harkov . Lahav . Meet the 36 new ambassadors approved to new posts around the world . 26 February 2023 . Jerusalem Post . June 20, 2021.