Zvi Elpeleg
Polish-Israeli diplomat and author
Born
1926
100 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Israel
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A diplomat, author, and academic, contributed significantly to international diplomacy. Served as the Ambassador of Israel to several countries. His scholarly work focused on Israeli history and policy. Authored multiple books exploring the complexities of war and peace in the Middle East. Held academic positions in various institutions, imparting knowledge on diplomacy and international relations.
Served as Israel's Ambassador to Bulgaria
Published works on Middle Eastern diplomacy
Held academic positions in Israeli universities
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