List of ambassadors of Israel to France
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Israel to France. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Israel and France.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Maurice Fischer | 1949 | 1952 |
| Jacob Tsur | 1952 | 1959 |
| Walter Eytan | 1960 | 1970 |
| Asher Ben-Natan | 1970 | 1974 |
| Mordechai Gazit | 1974 | 1979 |
| Meir Rosenne | 1979 | 1983 |
| Ovadia Soffer | 1983 | 1992 |
| Yehuda Lancry | 1992 | 1995 |
| Avi Pazner | 1995 | 1998 |
| Eliahu Ben-Elissar | 1998 | 2000 |
| Élie Barnavi | 2001 | 2003 |
| Nissim Zvili | 2003 | 2005 |
| Daniel Shek | 2006 | 2010 |
| Yossi Gal | 2010 | 2015 |
| Aliza Bin-Noun | 2015 | 2019 |
| Yael German | 2021 | 2022 |
| Joshua L. Zarka | 2024 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 29 January 2026, at 10:19 AM (EST).