Eitan Weiss

Eitan Weiss is the Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States and is responsible to oversee and advance all aspects of Israel’s bilateral relations with seven states in the region. His previous post in the United States was as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles.

Most recently, Eitan served as the Director of the Export Control Department for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he was responsible for the regulation and supervision of military and controlled exports from Israel’s defense industries, which play a crucial role in safeguarding Israel’s national security and advancing its foreign policy interests. During the onset of the “Swords of Iron War,” after October 7th, he took on additional responsibilities to ensure the security of supply chains for the IDF and Israeli security forces.

Eitan’s diplomatic career also includes diverse positions at Israeli missions around the world. He served as the counselor for economic relations and international cooperation at the Embassy in Moscow, followed by a posting in Ottawa as the Head of Public Diplomacy, Academic and Cultural Affairs, before returning to Jerusalem to serve as the Deputy Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Eitan holds a Master’s degree in Conflict Resolution from Tel Aviv University and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations.