Rina Einy is a British diplomat who currently serves as the British Ambassador to Israel. She assumed this role in January 2024, becoming the first British Ambassador to Israel who was born in the country.
Early life and background
Rina Einy was born in Israel and moved to the United Kingdom with her family at a young age. Her background offers a unique perspective to her diplomatic posting in Israel.Career
Einy has had an extensive career within the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and its predecessors. Her roles prior to her ambassadorship in Israel include:- Director for Consular Services at the FCDO, where she was responsible for providing support to British nationals overseas.
- British Ambassador to Honduras, a position she held from 2018 to 2021.
- Various other diplomatic postings and roles within the FCDO, focusing on areas such as migration, international development, and multilateral affairs.
Her appointment as Ambassador to Israel was announced in September 2023, with her taking up the position in early 2024. This posting is particularly significant given her personal history and the bilateral relations between the UK and Israel.