About Naftali Tamir
Born 1944. Naftali Tamir is an Israeli diplomat.
Naftali Tamir (Hebrew: × ×¤×ª×œ×™ תמיר) is an Israeli diplomat.
Naftali Tamir served as Ambassador to Australia and the non-resident ambassador to New Zealand from 2005 until 2007.
Tamir was recalled after commenting that Israel and Australia are "like sisters" because both are in Asia but their people do not have "yellow skin and slanted eyes" and Asia is "basically the yellow race".
From 1999 until 2000, he was Ambassador to Finland.
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Who is Naftali Tamir?
Israeli diplomat
When was Naftali Tamir born?
Naftali Tamir was born on 11 December 1944 in Ramat Gan.
What is Naftali Tamir's occupation?
Naftali Tamir is a diplomat.
What nationality is Naftali Tamir?
Naftali Tamir is Israeli.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Naftali Tamir. https://biography.guide/naftali-tamir/
MLA: "Naftali Tamir." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/naftali-tamir/.
Chicago: "Naftali Tamir." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/naftali-tamir/.
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