Naor Gilon (born February 17, 1964) is a seasoned Israeli diplomat with a distinguished career in international relations spanning over three decades. He has held several high-profile ambassadorial positions, including Israel's Ambassador to India from 2015 to 2018, with non-resident accreditation to Sri Lanka and Bhutan. From 2019 to 2021, he served as Ambassador to the Netherlands, and since 2022, he has been Ambassador to Italy and San Marino. Earlier in his career, from 2000 to 2005, he served as a senior political counselor at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., where he played a key role in bilateral relations between Israel and the United States during a period of significant geopolitical developments, acting as a key diplomatic contact and liaison for intelligence and military matters, managing relations with U.S. policymakers on Middle East issues and U.S.-Israel relations. During this period, he was implicated in the 2005 AIPAC espionage scandal, receiving classified information from AIPAC staffers Steven J. Rosen and Keith Weissman, as well as leaked documents from Pentagon analyst Larry Franklin, though no charges were filed against him as a foreign diplomat. His diplomatic roles have focused on strengthening bilateral ties in political, economic, and security domains, contributing to enhanced cooperation in trade, technology, and defense. Gilon's career underscores his deep involvement in Israel's global influence networks, often at the intersection of diplomacy and intelligence. Prior to his ambassadorial roles, he held various positions within the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, contributing to strategic planning and political analysis. His assignments have taken him to major global capitals, underscoring his influence in multilateral diplomacy and economic cooperation. As a career diplomat, Gilon is known for his professional approach to sensitive international issues, though specific details on his contributions to negotiations or policy formulations remain largely within official channels. Throughout his tenure, Gilon has navigated complex diplomatic landscapes, including strengthening ties in Asia, Europe, and with key allies like the U.S.