List of ambassadors of Israel to South Africa
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Israel to South Africa. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Israel and South Africa.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
|
David Goitein
(Minister) |
1950 | 1951 |
|
Semah Cecil Hyman
(Minister) |
1952 | 1955 |
|
Itzhak Bavly
(Minister) |
1955 | 1959 |
|
Katriel Salmon
(Minister) |
1959 | 1961 |
|
Simcha Pratt
(Minister) |
1961 | 1963 |
|
Eliezer Yapou
(Minister) |
1966 | 1969 |
| Itzhak Unna | 1974 | 1975 |
| Joseph Harmelin | 1979 | 1981 |
| Eliyahu Lankin | 1981 | 1985 |
| David Ariel | 1985 | 1989 |
| Alon Liel | 1992 | 1994 |
| Uri Oren | 1998 | 2001 |
| Tova Herzl | 2001 | 2003 |
| Ilan Baruch | 2005 | 2008 |
| Dov Segev-Steinberg | 2008 | 2013 |
| Arthur Lenk | 2013 | 2017 |
| Lior Keinan | 2017 | 2018 |
| Eliav Belotsercovsky | 2022 | 2023 |
|
Adi Cohen-Hazanov
(Chargé d'Affaires a.i.) |
2024 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 28 January 2026, at 10:10 AM (EST).