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Lior Hayat Appointed Israeli Ambassador to Rome and Non-Resident Ambassador to Malta and San Marino

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First reported by Ynet · 45 minutes ago

What happened

Israel has appointed Lior Hayat as ambassador to Italy, with additional non-resident roles in Malta and San Marino, following unanimous government approval. Hayat will also represent Israel at UN food and agriculture agencies.

  • 01Lior Hayat appointed Israeli ambassador to Rome with unanimous government approval.
  • 02He will also serve as non-resident ambassador to Malta and San Marino.
  • 03Hayat will be Israel's permanent representative to UN food and agriculture institutions.
  • 04Currently Deputy Director for North America at Israel's Foreign Ministry.
  • 05Previously served as Foreign Ministry spokesperson and Consul General in Miami.
  • 06Appointment was approved by the Ministerial Committee for Foreign Service Appointments.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew35 minutes ago
Lior Hayat Appointed Israeli Ambassador to Rome and Non-Resident Ambassador to Malta and San Marino
YnetCenter · Hebrew45 minutes ago
Israel Appoints Lior Hayat as Ambassador to Rome, Also Covering Malta and San Marino

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