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ACI — 15th anniversary, connecting diplomats to Israel
ACI — 16th anniversary, coming soon…

Where every flag celebrates friendship with Israel

A warm, non-partisan home for the diplomatic corps in Israel — cultural encounters, civil diplomacy and lasting friendships between nations.

Message of
The President-Founder

Welcome to the Official Portal of the Ambassador’s club of Israel

As President-Founder, it is my privilege to introduce a platform dedicated to fostering dialogue, international cooperation, and strategic partnerships. Our club serves as a vital bridge connecting the diplomatic corps, business leaders, public figures, and local communities.

In today’s interconnected world, diplomacy lives in shared values, cultural exchange, and economic collaboration. This site offers direct access to our latest initiatives, exclusive diplomatic briefings, leadership forums, and high-level events designed to deepen global ties.

We invite you to explore, engage, and join us in building a more connected international community.

Warm regards,

Yitzhak Eldan

President-Founder, The Ambassador’s club of Israel

President-Founder Mr. Yitzhak Eldan with CEO Itzik Kamilian and the Managing Director of Vital Hotel TLV
AI for Diplomacy meeting — President-Founder, Mr. Yitzhak Eldan, former Ambassador, at his left: CEO of ACI, Itzik Kamilian; at his right: Managing Director of Vital Hotel TLV.
Group photo of the Board of Directors of the Ambassador’s club of Israel with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain
Guests and members at an Ambassador’s club of Israel evening reception
The complete team of the Board of Directors of the club in presence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrein, H.E. Khaled Yousef Ahmed Al-Jalahma, Honorary Consul of Nauru, Mr. David Ben-Basat, and Sierra Leone.
Mission

Civil diplomacy, culture and friendship between nations

The Ambassador’s club of Israel is a non-for-profit, non-political and non-religious organization which aims to connect the Embassies and the diplomatic community in Israel with the Israeli society — its culture, its institutions, its innovation and its people.

Our goals — in the Club’s own words

The Ambassadors’ Club of Israel (ACI) is an independent, non governmental and non-profit organization, which aims to provide Heads of Foreign Diplomatic missions in Israel with a forum where they can meet in an informal atmosphere with Honorary Consuls, representing more than 100 countries, as well as with Israeli figures from various sectors of society such as business, technology, academia, the arts, etc.

Members of the Ambassadors’ Club of Israel include:

  • Foreign Ambassadors and Heads of Missions in Israel
  • Honorary Consuls representing Foreign Countries in Israel
  • Honorary members, Israeli businessmen and women

ACI brings diplomats and Israelis together in an environment conducive to their diverse interests, provides a platform for the Ambassadors to present themselves and their countries from whatever standpoint they choose. By that, ACI also helps Israelis to gain a better understanding of the many countries represented in Israel.

ACI main activities include:

  • Welcoming newly arrived Ambassadors.
  • “Meet the Ambassador” dinners.
  • Study tours throughout the country.
  • Celebrating International Days such as Women’s Day.
  • Assisting embassies in organizing national film festivals in Israeli cinemas.
  • Celebrating Excellence in Diplomacy at the “Diplomat of the Year” annual ceremony.
  • Invitations to public events, International conventions and exhibitions that are held in Israel.
  • The possibility to advertise embassy events on the club website and Facebook page.
Who we are & history
Ambassador’s club of Israel — 15 Years of Excellence in Citizen Diplomacy, English anniversary messageAmbassador’s club of Israel — 15th anniversary artwork

A meeting place for the nations

The Club brings together accredited diplomats, their families and Israeli hosts around receptions, national days, cultural evenings and youth-diplomacy activities.

Detailed history, founding date and milestone figures are being verified with the Club’s secretariat and will be published here once officially confirmed.

Leadership

Officers of the Club

Mr. Yitzhak Eldan
Mr. Yitzhak Eldan
President-Founder, former Ambassador
Itzik Kamilian
Itzik Kamilian
CEO
Reut Portugal
Reut Portugal
Director of External Relations
Caroline Schwab
Caroline Schwab
Strategic Consultant, former UN functionary
Ariela Levari
Ariela Levari
Digital designer

Board of Directors

The official board as published on the Club’s website.

Yitzhak Eldan
Yitzhak Eldan
President-Founder
Dr. Nir Gess
Dr. Nir Gess
Vice-President of ACI, Honorary Consul of Malawi Republic
Sara Allalouf
Sara Allalouf
Vice President of ACI, Honorary Consul of Latvia, International Businesswoman
Yoram Naor
Yoram Naor
Vice President of ACI, Honorary Consul
Ruth Amit-Fogel
Ruth Amit-Fogel
Vice President of ACI, Honorary Consul of Paraguay, International Lawyer
David Ben Basat
David Ben Basat
Vice President of ACI, Honorary Consul General of Nauru, Honorary Consul General of Sierra Leone, Communications/Radio
Meni Benish
Meni Benish
Vice President of ACI, Honorary Consul of Georgia, International Businessman
Membership

Categories of membership

Membership is subject to approval by the Club. Annual contributions and conditions are communicated directly by the secretariat.

Diplomatic

Accredited ambassadors, consuls and embassy staff serving in Israel.

  • Club receptions and cultural evenings
  • Family and community programme
  • Introductions to Israeli civil society
Express interest
Friend of the Club

Israelis and internationals who support cultural exchange and civil diplomacy.

  • Invitations to Club events
  • Cultural and heritage evenings
  • Club newsletter
Express interest
Corporate

Institutions and companies supporting the Club's cultural and civil-diplomacy work.

  • Institutional visibility at selected events
  • Cultural-event partnership
  • Protocol-compliant institutional introductions
Express interest

Membership application

Complete the form below and the secretariat will contact you. Your details are used only to process your membership enquiry and are never shared with third parties.

Events

2026-2027 events - coming soon

News

2026-2027 news - coming soon

Partners

Institutional partners

Partner organizations are listed only with their written consent. None are displayed at this stage.

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ACI Club TV

ACI Club TV — Coming soon

The Club’s video channel is being prepared. It will be published here once a functioning official broadcast source is available.

Contact

Legal identity & contact

Registered name
Ambassador’s club of Israel
Official registration number to be confirmed
Official address
96 Hayarkon St., I-6343259 Tel Aviv, Israël
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