Ambassador extraordinaire and plenipotentiary of the State of Israel in Poland
Contact Ambassador's office:
Ms. Ewa Rudnik-Zawiłło
+48-22-597-05-10
ambassador-assistant@warsaw.mfa.gov.il
HE Ambassador Mr. Yaakov Finkelstein
Yaakov Finkelstein is the Ambassador of Israel to Poland, with over two decades of diplomatic service across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
He has held senior positions in the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Special Coordinator on the European Desk and Consul General in Mumbai, India.
His career spans roles in public diplomacy, Jewish affairs, and bilateral relations, with postings in South Africa, Azerbaijan. He already served in Poland, 2005-2008 as Cultural Attaché, PR Officer and Secretary for Jewish Affairs.
A former IDF officer, Finkelstein holds advanced degrees in International Relations and Security Studies.
He is fluent in Hebrew and English, with working knowledge of several other languages including Russian, Yiddish, Polish, and Hindi.