Consulate General of Israel, New York City
Diplomatic mission
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The Israeli Consulate General is a consular representation of the State of Israel to the United States, located in New York City, New York.[1][2]
| Consulate General of Israel, New York City | |
|---|---|
| Location | New York City, New York |
| Address | 800 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10017 |
| Consul General | Ofir Akunis |
The current consul general is Ofir Akunis, serving since May 2024.[3]
History
In June 2024, a protester was arrested after burning large Israeli and American flags in front of the consulate.[4]
In 2025, over 10,000 Orthodox Jewish men protested against Israel's conscription laws outside the consulate, organized by the Central Rabbinical Congress.[5]
In April 2026, the consulate launched a public diplomacy campaign in Times Square in collaboration with Israel's foreign ministry, displaying the flags of Israel and Lebanon and naming Hezbollah as preventing both countries from being at peace.[6] The consulate had previously displayed messages in Times Square in January 2026 to commerorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.[7]
On July 7, 2026, the Consulate General was evacuated due to its proximity to 235 East 42nd Street, a 37-story tower undergoing residential conversion that was described as at risk of collapse.[8][9]