Miriam Ziv

Miriam Ziv was the first female ambassador of Israel to Canada, from 2003 until 2008. Other firsts in her career include being the first deputy director general (Africa) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[1] Later, she served as Deputy Director General for Strategic Affairs at the Ministry.[2]

She was listed as one of the 25 most influential people in Canadian politics by Maclean’s.[3]

Ziv studied English linguistics and political science at Tel Aviv University.[1]

  1. ^ a b Koven, Diane (November 6, 2008). "ISRAEL'S NEW ENVOY PRESENTS CREDENTIALS". The Canadian Jewish News. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Statement by: Ambassador Miriam Ziv Deputy Director General for Strategic Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jerusalem" (PDF). The United Nations. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  3. ^ Ivison, John (August 31, 2013). "The biggest threat is Iran': Israel aware of possible Syrian spillover, but doesn't see it as largest danger". National Post. Retrieved 23 May 2020.