# Israeli diplomatic appointment in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/israeli-diplomatic-appointment-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-08-19T16:53:02.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2.

Pninat (or Pnina) Yanai, a lawyer and strategic advisor, has arrived in Athens to serve as the new Israeli Ambassador to Greece, succeeding Noam Katz.

Following her arrival, Yanai conducted a formal visit to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Her background includes expertise in defense, cybersecurity, energy, and economic crime. Her appointment is intended to bolster strategic cooperation between Israel and Greece in sectors such as technology, investment, and security in the Eastern Mediterranean. Yanai has expressed a commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and engaging with Greek society.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Pnina Yanai arrives in Athens as new Israeli Ambassador

Pnina Yanai has arrived in Athens to begin her tenure as the new Israeli Ambassador to Greece, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation in defense, energy, and technology.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pnina-yanai-arrives-in-athens-as-new-israeli-ambassador

### 2026-08-17: Pninat Yanai arrives in Athens as new Israeli Ambassador

Pninat Yanai, an Israeli lawyer and strategic advisor, has arrived in Athens to begin her tenure as the new Israeli Ambassador to Greece, aiming to strengthen bilateral strategic ties.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pninat-yanai-arrives-in-athens-as-new-israeli-ambassador-to-greece

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