Uriel Bar-Am is a career Israeli diplomat who joined the Israeli Foreign Service in 1984 following his military service and academic studies. His career included key diplomatic postings such as service in Washington D.C., London, and as Israel's Ambassador to the Netherlands from 2007 to 2011. He served as Director-General of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2013 to 2017. In this senior role, he acted as the top civil servant in the ministry, managing daily operations, policy implementation, and diplomatic coordination under Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman during a period of heightened regional tensions, including nuclear negotiations with Iran and efforts to expand Israel's international partnerships. He has been recognized for his expertise in strategic affairs and bilateral relations.