Carmela Shamir

Carmela Shamir was the first female Israeli ambassador to Uzbekistan[1] from 2013 until 2017.[2] Her deputy ambassador, Hagit Mualem, was also a woman.[3]

Earlier in her career, Shamir was the deputy director of the North American department[4] at Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[5]

References
  1. Kalman, Aaron (June 24, 2013). "Israel names first female ambassador to Muslim country". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  2. "Uzbekistan". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  3. Eichner, Itamar (June 24, 2013). "Woman to serve as Israeli ambassador in Muslim country". YNet. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  4. Kirshner, Sheldon (April 16, 2008). "CANADA UNDERSTANDS ISRAEL'S CHALLENGES, DIPLOMAT SAYS". The Canadian Jewish News. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  5. Ross, Oakland (March 17, 2008). "Shifting towards Israel?". The Star. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
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