Michael Lotem

Thank you for your trust, your collaboration, and the many moments we have shared. Asante sana, toda raba. — Amb. Michael Lotem

There is still much work to be done, and I see this as a positive sign, a call to action that will continue to inspire efforts long after my departure. Though my official role now comes to an end, my connection to this region will remain.

As I conclude my tenure as Israel’s Ambassador to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and Seychelles, I do so with deep gratitude and a full heart. Serving this remarkable region has been both a privilege and a profound journey —

So deeply saddened by the passing of Pauline Mbayah. A remarkable soul, energetic, full of good will & an open heart.A true professional. My deepest condolences to her family,to Joshua Oigara, a friend & @StanbicKE CEO & the @StanbicKE Foundation. May she rest in eternal peace🕯️

As the of mission of the Israeli Ambassador to Uganda @LotemMichael nears a successful end, he wishes to take a moment to express his deepest appreciation to Israel's dedicated Honorary Consul, Ishta Muganga (Mrs). Her tireless efforts, professionalism, and unwavering support for both the State of Israel and Uganda has been invaluable throughout my tenure. @LotemMichael also thanks her for introducing him to her father, a great Diplomat and and a wise Patriarch, Hon. Sam Kutesa, who previously served as Minister for Foreign Affairs @UgandaMFA. Thank you Ishta for your commitment, your insight, and for always going the extra mile. It has been an honor working alongside you. Toda Raba & Shalom🙏Thank you...

During his visit to #Uganda, H.E. @LotemMichael had the honour to meet and to bid farewell to the First Lady of the Republic of #Uganda , H.E. @JanetMuseveni. When serving as the Israeli Ambassador to #Uganda, @LotemMichael has enjoyed a warm and mutual working relation with the govt of Uganda, the people of #Uganda and also with the office of the First Lady. On behalf of the State of #Israel, H.E. @LotemMichael appreciates the unwavering warmth, friendship, and the cordial partnership President @KagutaMuseveni and First Lady @JanetMuseveni have cultivated to strengthen the relations of both Israel & Uganda over the years. Thank you, Uganda 🇺🇬🤝🇮🇱.

H.E. Amb. @LotemMichael accompanied by his Deputy @arielbh5 recently hosted a farewell reception in #Kampala to thank #Uganda’s friends of Israel for their steadfast support. Guests included Ms. Ishta Muganga, Honorary Consul of Israel to Uganda, Amb. Elly Kamahungye, Head of International Political Cooperation (IPC) @UgandaMFA, HRH Emorimor of Teso Papa Paul Sande Emolot, diplomats, clergy, business leaders & the Israeli community. 🇮🇱🇺🇬 #IsraelUganda #Diplomacy #FarewellReception #SupportIsrael #Partnership

Today, I hosted Mrs. Aileen Ogolla wife of the late CDF Francis Ogolla, for a tree planting at @Israelinkenya , in his memory. He was a true friend of Israel, and it felt especially meaningful to do this on Tu BShvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees🌳May his memory be a blessing

The new friends of Israel – the young and brilliant students. They were encouraged to ask questions, challenge statements, “drill” into the small details and learn. Indeed they did so!

“𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬”: @𝐏𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐱 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. Yesterday, a special Israeli delegation of former hostages and families of those still held captive by Hamas met with the Pope at the Vatican. During the emotional meeting, former captives and families, including Yocheved Lifshitz—recently released while her husband Oded remains held—and Yelena Trofimov, whose son Sasha is still being held captive in Gaza, shared personal stories and asked the Pope to advocate for their loved ones. The family of hostage Tal Shoham presented the Pope with a soccer jersey from Tal’s favorite team, symbolizing his love of the sport and calling for his release. This delegation, organized by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Hostage and Missing Persons Directorate, the Israeli embassies in Rome and the Vatican, the Ministry of Defense, and the Hostage Families Forum, seeks to keep the plight of over 100 hostages held by Hamas on the global agenda. The families called for their immediate release, reminding the world that behind every image is a person, a story, and a human being longing to return home.

The Israeli pavilion at @COP29_AZ is open. Follow us here for a behind the scenes look at our pavilion and to learn more about Israeli climate tech and our commitment to creating a better more sustainable future for all. #COP29Israel 📸 VarYox/IsraelMFA

@DonaldBKipkorir And I was naive enough to think that you took some history lessons since last time (and go somewhere else for your news besides Al Jazeera)

Looking forward to President Donald Trump stopping Israel genocide in Gaza. History will record Gaza genocide as the worst in which the World watched helplessly as Israel killed women & children; those it injures, it goes back to kill. No other nation in modern era has done this.

Here are the facts: 🔴 @unrwa has been infiltrated by Hamas terrorists responsible for murdering and kidnapping Israelis. 🔴Currently UNRWA provides only 17% of humanitarian aid in Gaza. 🔴 Numerous reputable organizations are actively delivering humanitarian aid in Gaza. Enough is enough. Humanitarian efforts must be free from all forms of terrorism.

At sunset today we start Yom Kippur, (day of atonement) when we the #Jews reflect on our relation with God and fellow human beings and seek forgiveness from God🙏. If I wronged you in the course of the year...naomba msamaha 🙏 Gmar hatimah tovah.

@DonaldBKipkorir Good job at combining years of antisemitism and blood libels against Jews in one tweet. I guess they didn’t teach history in your law school, I would be happy to fill in the gaps. Ukweli utakuweka huru!

Israel convinced the World that Iraq had chemical weapons, Iraq, a prosperous old civilization dating to Babylon was reduced to rubble. Then Israel convinced the world Syria was a terrorist State & Syria was attacked. Israel created Hamas in Gaza then labeled them terrorists & the world is watching as Gaza & its people are erased from History & its land. Israel has been telling the world for over 15 YEARS that Iran is TWO WEEKS AWAY from a nuclear bomb. Israel is about to bomb Iran. Israel has labeled Hezbollah, a terrorist organization yet Hezbollah is a political party that wins elections in genuine process. For how long will Israel meddle & bomb all its neighours? History shows that Iran, Syria, Lebanon & Palestinians have never discriminated against Christians. Christianity isn’t tolerated in Israel. Judaism doesn’t recognize Christianity. Judaism rejects & denies the existence of Jesus or that even if he existed, He wasn’t divine: Judaism denies the central tenet of Christianity . Muslims recognize Jesus. Yet, Israel has used Christian US & Europe to destabilize Muslim Countries who aren’t enemies of Christianity.

H.E Michael Lotem: Release of the kidnapped people alive or dead and the removal of the Hamas terrorist leadership from Gaza ~ These are the aims of the war. #TheSituationRoom Follow our live conversation on YouTube: youtube.com/live/4ZwK9nVaJ…

New archeological finds from the 2000-year-old drainage channel in Jerusalem tells the city’s story in the days of the Second Temple from its prosperity until its decay and destruction. The excavation, managed by the Israel Antiquities Authority with funding from the City of David, reveals Jerusalem’s changing urban pulse in the last decades before the Temple’s destruction in 70 CE. Israel is filled with testimonies like this, connecting our historic past to our modern day country 🇮🇱

The war in Gaza could stop NOW if; 1. #Hamas terrorists returned all the kidnapped #Israelis 2. #Hamas Terrorists are removed from Gaza 3. A #CeaseFire is effected in the north of #Israel to enable over 80,000 people evacuate over an year ago, to get back to their homes Lest you forget, It was not Israel that started this war! Listen 🎧in to the interview youtu.be/jK-OnJ_F4TU?si… and be informed.