List of ambassadors of Israel to the United States
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Israel to United States. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Israel and United States.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Eliahu Eilat | 25 February, 1949 | 1950 |
| Abba Eban | 28 May, 1950 | 1959 |
| Avraham Harman | 1959 | 1968 |
| Yitzhak Rabin | 1968 | 1973 |
| Simcha Dinitz | 1973 | 1979 |
| Ephraim Evron | 1979 | 1982 |
| Moshe Arens | 1982 | 1983 |
| Meir Rosenne | 1983 | 1987 |
| Moshe Arad | 1987 | 1990 |
| Zalman Shoval | 1990 | 1993 |
| Itamar Rabinovich | 1993 | 1996 |
| Eliahu Ben-Elissar | 1996 | 1998 |
| Zalman Shoval | 1998 | 1999 |
| David Ivry | 1999 | 2002 |
| Daniel Ayalon | 4 October, 2002 | 4 October, 2006 |
| Sallai Meridor | 22 October, 2006 | 2009 |
| Michael Oren | 2009 | 2013 |
| Ron Dermer | 28 July, 2013 | 2021 |
| Gilad Erdan | 2021 | 2021 |
| Michael Herzog | 5 September, 2021 | 24 January, 2025 |
| Dr. Yechiel (Michael) Leiter | 24 January, 2025 | Incumbent |
Disclaimer: This is not the official website of the Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C., United States. All materials have been prepared for general information purposes only. The content on this website is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date.
This page was last edited on 29 January 2026, at 11:28 AM (EST).