Naftali Tamir


Naftali Tamir (Hebrew: נפתלי תמיר) is an Israeli diplomat who has served as Ambassador to Australia[1] and the non-resident ambassador to New Zealand[2] from 2005 until 2007.[3] Tamir was recalled after an interview where “he said Israel and Australia are "like sisters" because both are in Asia and their peoples do not have "yellow skin and slanted eyes".”[4], [1]. Tamir denied making the comments.[5] He was later cleared by the Foreign Ministry.[6]

Naftali Tamir
Israel Ambassador to New Zealand
In office
2005–2007
Succeeded byYuval Rotem
Israel Ambassador to Australia
In office
2005–2007
Preceded byGabby Levy
Succeeded byIrit Lillian
Israel Ambassador to Finland
In office
1999–2000
Preceded byAli Yahya
Succeeded byMiryam Shomrat
Personal details
NationalityIsraeli
OccupationDiplomat

From 1999 until 2000, he was Ambassador to Finland.[7]

References
  1. Hallé, Charlotte (October 16, 2006). "Envoy to Australia to Explain 'Yellow Race' Comments". Haaretz. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  2. "Foreign Ministry D-G Visits New Zealand, Ending 2-year Freeze". Haaretz. May 31, 2006. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  3. "Australia". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  4. "Undiplomatic ties cost drunk ambassador his job". The Guardian. March 12, 2007. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  5. "Israel replaces envoy to Australia". The Jerusalem Post. December 21, 2006. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  6. Lynfield, Ben (November 2, 2006). "Israel's ambassador to Australia cleared of making racist remarks". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  7. "Finland". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 25 April 2020.


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