Israel Government Confirms Hotovely Appointment To Public Diplomacy Post

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Jerusalem, 26 April, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Israeli government unanimously approved the appointment of Tzipi Hotovely as Head of the National Publicity Division in the Prime Minister’s Office.

Hotovely, a lawyer by training, has previously served in several senior posts, including Minister of Settlement, Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Deputy Foreign Minister, and most recently as Israel’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

She is set to take up the position on May 5, 2026.

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