Simona Halperin (; born 1969, Riga, Latvia) is an Israeli diplomat currently serving as Ambassador of Israel to Russia. She served as Israeli Ambassador to Singapore and East Timor from 2017 until 2019 when she was replaced by Sagi Karni.
Beginning in August 2010, Halperin was the head of the Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei (ISECO). It is considered the âÂÂofficially unofficialâ delegation to Taiwan.
Halperin also served as deputy ambassador in Kazakhstan and South Korea.
Halperin earned an MA degree in Law and Public administration from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and has a BA in economics & business administration.
In May 2023 Halperin was chosen as Ambassador of Israel to Russia. She assumed office in December 2023.
Halperin has five children.