Ron Prosor
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His Excellency Ron Prosor |
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| Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations | |
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In office 8 June 2011 – 14 October 2015 |
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| President |
Shimon Peres Reuven Rivlin |
| Prime Minister | Benjamin Netanyahu |
| Preceded by | Meron Reuben |
| Succeeded by | Danny Danon |
| 15th Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom | |
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In office 2007–2011 |
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| President | Shimon Peres |
| Prime Minister |
Ehud Olmert Benjamin Netanyahu |
| Preceded by | Zvi Heifetz |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Taub |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 October 1958 Kfar Saba, Israel |
| Alma mater | Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
| Occupation | Diplomat, writer, columnist |
Ron Prosor (Hebrew: רון פרושאור; born 11 October 1958) is an Israeli diplomat, writer, and columnist. He served as Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2011 to 2015. He has previously served as Israel's Ambassador to the United Kingdom, and Director-General of Israel's Foreign Ministry.
As an officer in the Artillery Division of the IDF, Prosor attained the rank of Major and he is a graduate of the IDF Battalion Commanders. He holds a master's degree in Political Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, graduating with distinction. Prosor and his wife Hadas have three children – Lior, Tomer and Oren – and two grandchildren, Amit and Daniel.
With almost three decades of experience at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prosor has carved out an international reputation as one of Israel’s most distinguished diplomats. His overseas service also includes roles in Washington, Bonn, and London. Between 2004 and 2007 Prosor served as the Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, overseeing the work of the Foreign Ministry during the disengagement from Gaza in 2005.
Before arriving to the United Nations, Prosor served as Israel’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, where he earned plaudits for his articulate and forthright defense of Israel's position, publishing numerous articles throughout the British press and appearing on television outlets including the BBC and Sky News. Prosor also addressed a wide range of audiences throughout the country, including at universities and think tanks.
Since becoming Israel’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Prosor has continued to be an outspoken proponent for the State of Israel.
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