ABSTRACT
Since the signing of the peace treaty with Egypt, from 1980 to 1999, six Israeli 'ambassadors have served in Egypt. The privilege of being the first goes to Dr Eliahu Ben-Elissar, who stayed in Egypt for only one year. He had previously been closely linked with the peace process in his capacity as director-general of the prime minister's office. His contribution to shaping relations between the two countries, in a very delicate and decisive period, was most significant,
