Yuval Rotem
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Yuval Rotem is currently the ambassador
of the State of Israel
to the Commonwealth of Australia
.
to Rachel and Israel Frenkel. They lived in a suburb called Giv'atayim. Rotem attended his first years of school in a local school. He moved on to a regional high school, "Yironi Tet" in Tel Aviv. Rotem is fluent in Hebrew and English, and understands Italian.
Following his service in the Israel Defense Forces
, he studied Political Science and International Relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
where he received his B.A. Degree with distinction. Rotem then participated in a special workshop for outstanding students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and a special semester for outstanding students in Georgetown University, Washington D.C., where he also worked as an Aide to Congressman Richard Gephardt of Missouri. Completing his M.A. degree at the Hebrew University in 1988, he received High Honors for his graduate thesis.
Yuval Rotem is married to Miri with three children.
, Israel
.
From 1984 until 1985, he also served as a Parliamentary Assistant in the Israeli Parliament (Knesset
) in Jerusalem.
Prior to joining the Diplomatic Corps, he also served as a Parliamentary Assistant to Congressman Richard Gephardt (D-MO) in Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
.
Following Israel's national elections in 1996, Rotem was appointed to the position of Chief of Staff to the Foreign Minister, serving in that capacity under Foreign Minister David Levy
and then under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
. In 1999, Mr. Rotem was reappointed for a second term as Chief of Staff to the Foreign Minister.
In 1999, Rotem was selected for his second overseas posting, this time as Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles, California
. This posting included most of the Western region of the USA- Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Hawaii, Wyoming and Southern California. During his posting in Los Angeles, Rotem had a rough posting mainly due to the fact of the renewed outbreak of violence and terror against Israel. A highlight of Rotem's difficult assignment was the attack on LAX on July 4, 2002. Rotem also had a strong connection with the Jewish Community in Los Angeles and frequently visited and spoke to the community.
In 2003, Rotem received the rank of an Ambassador
by Benjamin Netanyahu, then the Foreign Minister. This made Rotem the youngest career Diplomat which a rank of an Ambassador in the Foreign Ministry, which still stands today.
Upon his return from Los Angeles, Rotem took his time for further education. Rotem took on two courses called "Board of Governance for High-Ranking Officials, for Government Owned Companies" and "Concepts of Investments for Private & Public Clients". These were offered by HAMIL, a special school for Directors. It took place in Ramat-Gan, Israel.
After three years, Rotem was assigned to Ambassador of Israel to Australia and non-resident Ambassador to New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Fiji. He succeeded Naftali Tamir. Rotem arrived with his family in early July 2007, and presented his credentials to Governor General Michael Jeffery
. Rotem also presented his credentials to Governor General of New Zealand, Anand Satyanand
, in October 2007. Since, Rotem has also presented his credentials to the Governors General of Fiji, and Papua New Guinea.
Since his arrival, Rotem has further promoted the relationship between Israel
, and its Oceania
allies. Rotem has initiated s special motion in the Parliament of Australia
celebrating Israel's 60th year of Independence. Rotem has also held numerous events with the Jewish Communities both in Sydney
, Melbourne
and New Zealand
. Rotem has been part of Governor General Michael Jeffery's first state visit to Israel and participated in the opening of the Park of the Australian Soldier in Beersheba
. The event was hosted by Israel President Shimon Peres
. Yuval Rotem's posting to Australia is set to last 3–5 years.
Ambassador
An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents a nation and is usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization....
of the State of Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
to the Commonwealth of Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
.
Biography
Yuval Rotem was born on March 21, 1959 in Tel AvivTel Aviv
Tel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
to Rachel and Israel Frenkel. They lived in a suburb called Giv'atayim. Rotem attended his first years of school in a local school. He moved on to a regional high school, "Yironi Tet" in Tel Aviv. Rotem is fluent in Hebrew and English, and understands Italian.
Following his service in the Israel Defense Forces
Israel Defense Forces
The Israel Defense Forces , commonly known in Israel by the Hebrew acronym Tzahal , are the military forces of the State of Israel. They consist of the ground forces, air force and navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security forces, and has no civilian jurisdiction within Israel...
, he studied Political Science and International Relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ; ; abbreviated HUJI) is Israel's second-oldest university, after the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The Hebrew University has three campuses in Jerusalem and one in Rehovot. The world's largest Jewish studies library is located on its Edmond J...
where he received his B.A. Degree with distinction. Rotem then participated in a special workshop for outstanding students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and a special semester for outstanding students in Georgetown University, Washington D.C., where he also worked as an Aide to Congressman Richard Gephardt of Missouri. Completing his M.A. degree at the Hebrew University in 1988, he received High Honors for his graduate thesis.
Yuval Rotem is married to Miri with three children.
Early career
From 1978 through to 1985, Yuval Rotem served as a paramedical assistant in ECG technician, in the emergency room in Ichilov Hospital, in Tel AvivTel Aviv
Tel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
.
From 1984 until 1985, he also served as a Parliamentary Assistant in the Israeli Parliament (Knesset
Knesset
The Knesset is the unicameral legislature of Israel, located in Givat Ram, Jerusalem.-Role in Israeli Government :The legislative branch of the Israeli government, the Knesset passes all laws, elects the President and Prime Minister , approves the cabinet, and supervises the work of the government...
) in Jerusalem.
Prior to joining the Diplomatic Corps, he also served as a Parliamentary Assistant to Congressman Richard Gephardt (D-MO) in Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Capitol Hill, aside from being a metonym for the United States Congress, is the largest historic residential neighborhood in Washington D.C., stretching easterly in front of the United States Capitol along wide avenues...
.
Diplomatic career
Yuval Rotem joined the diplomatic corps in 1985. In his first two years, he was part of a cadet course in the training Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In his next two years, he served as a senior assistant to the Policy Advisor to the Foreign Minister. Rotem was first selected for an overseas posting in 1989, where he served as Chief Spokesman for Israel’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and also for the Consulate General of Israel in New York. Upon his return in 1993, he became a Senior Assistant in the office of the Deputy Foreign Minister, and later, a Director of the office of the Senior Deputy Director. In 1995, Mr. Rotem was chosen by then Foreign Minister Ehud Barak to be his Senior Policy Advisor for the Peace Process.Following Israel's national elections in 1996, Rotem was appointed to the position of Chief of Staff to the Foreign Minister, serving in that capacity under Foreign Minister David Levy
David Levy (Israeli politician)
David Levy is an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset between 1969 and 2006, as well as Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Immigrant Absorption, Minister of Housing & Construction and as a Minister without Portfolio...
and then under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu is the current Prime Minister of Israel. He serves also as the Chairman of the Likud Party, as a Knesset member, as the Health Minister of Israel, as the Pensioner Affairs Minister of Israel and as the Economic Strategy Minister of Israel.Netanyahu is the first and, to...
. In 1999, Mr. Rotem was reappointed for a second term as Chief of Staff to the Foreign Minister.
In 1999, Rotem was selected for his second overseas posting, this time as Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. This posting included most of the Western region of the USA- Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Hawaii, Wyoming and Southern California. During his posting in Los Angeles, Rotem had a rough posting mainly due to the fact of the renewed outbreak of violence and terror against Israel. A highlight of Rotem's difficult assignment was the attack on LAX on July 4, 2002. Rotem also had a strong connection with the Jewish Community in Los Angeles and frequently visited and spoke to the community.
In 2003, Rotem received the rank of an Ambassador
Ambassador
An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents a nation and is usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization....
by Benjamin Netanyahu, then the Foreign Minister. This made Rotem the youngest career Diplomat which a rank of an Ambassador in the Foreign Ministry, which still stands today.
Upon his return from Los Angeles, Rotem took his time for further education. Rotem took on two courses called "Board of Governance for High-Ranking Officials, for Government Owned Companies" and "Concepts of Investments for Private & Public Clients". These were offered by HAMIL, a special school for Directors. It took place in Ramat-Gan, Israel.
After three years, Rotem was assigned to Ambassador of Israel to Australia and non-resident Ambassador to New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Fiji. He succeeded Naftali Tamir. Rotem arrived with his family in early July 2007, and presented his credentials to Governor General Michael Jeffery
Michael Jeffery
Major General Philip Michael Jeffery AC, CVO, MC was the 24th Governor-General of Australia , the first Australian career soldier to be appointed governor-general...
. Rotem also presented his credentials to Governor General of New Zealand, Anand Satyanand
Anand Satyanand
Sir Anand Satyanand, GNZM, QSO, KStJ was the 19th Governor-General of New Zealand. He previously worked as a lawyer, judge and ombudsman.-Early life and family:...
, in October 2007. Since, Rotem has also presented his credentials to the Governors General of Fiji, and Papua New Guinea.
Since his arrival, Rotem has further promoted the relationship between Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
, and its Oceania
Oceania
Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania range from the coral atolls and volcanic islands of the South Pacific to the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas, including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago...
allies. Rotem has initiated s special motion in the Parliament of Australia
Parliament of Australia
The Parliament of Australia, also known as the Commonwealth Parliament or Federal Parliament, is the legislative branch of the government of Australia. It is bicameral, largely modelled in the Westminster tradition, but with some influences from the United States Congress...
celebrating Israel's 60th year of Independence. Rotem has also held numerous events with the Jewish Communities both in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
and New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. Rotem has been part of Governor General Michael Jeffery's first state visit to Israel and participated in the opening of the Park of the Australian Soldier in Beersheba
Beersheba
Beersheba is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. Often referred to as the "Capital of the Negev", it is the seventh-largest city in Israel with a population of 194,300....
. The event was hosted by Israel President Shimon Peres
Shimon Peres
GCMG is the ninth President of the State of Israel. Peres served twice as the eighth Prime Minister of Israel and once as Interim Prime Minister, and has been a member of 12 cabinets in a political career spanning over 66 years...
. Yuval Rotem's posting to Australia is set to last 3–5 years.
External links
- Embassy of Israel, Canberra, Australia
- Australian Jewish News
- Interview with Yuval Rotem
- Try wearing Israeli shoes by Yuval Rotem, New Zealand Herald, February 3, 2008. (Yuval Rotem's Reply to Matt McCartenMatt McCartenMatthew "Matt" McCarten is a New Zealand political organiser. He has been involved with several leftist or centre-left political parties, and is also active in the trade-union movement...
calling Israel ‘a terrorist state that is able to wage crimes on an innocent people’)