Reda Mansour is an Israeli Druze diplomat, poet, and historian. Appointed at just 35, he became the youngest ambassador in Israel’s history.

Since beginning his diplomatic career in 1990, he has held key positions worldwide, serving as Israel’s Ambassador to Ecuador, Brazil, and Panama, as well as a non-resident Ambassador to several Caribbean nations. He has also represented Israel as Consul General in Atlanta and Consul in San Francisco. Throughout his career, Mansour has been known for breaking barriers in both diplomacy and literature, bridging cultures through his diplomatic work and writing.

Mansour holds a Ph.D. in Middle Eastern History from the University of Haifa and is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School, where he was a Wexner Israel Fellow. He is the author of We Who Shape Nations – Diplomacy In The Modern Age, which explores the history of diplomacy and its modern challenges. His research focuses on identity and intellectual discourse in the Middle East.

As a poet, he has published several collections of Hebrew poetry and participated in literary festivals worldwide. His works examine cultural and historical themes, blending diverse traditions.

In addition to his diplomatic career, Mansour has served on the boards of civic organizations in Israel and abroad, focusing on education, cultural exchange, and humanitarian initiatives. Through this work, he has actively promoted coexistence and dialogue between communities.

Born and raised in the Druze village of Isfiya, Mansour is fluent in five languages and is married with three children.