<P> Ziva becomes fixated on revenge as the season continues and ultimately kills Bodnar, albeit in self - defense . Executive producer Gary Glasberg divulged that the plot was designed to draw out aspects of the character's personality that had been dormant for several years, saying, "People are going to see a Ziva David that they haven't seen in a long time . There is a strength and a resolute determination ." </P> <P> Following her resignation from NCIS in season ten, Ziva returns to Israel . Following an explosion, and the subsequent death of Secretary Clayton Jarvis, the remaining members of Gibbs' team are informed that Ziva's life is in danger . DiNozzo travels to Israel in order to ensure her safety, and the two share a passionate kiss . In season thirteen, it is revealed that they also consummated their relationship, leading to Ziva becoming pregnant . Though DiNozzo was not informed of this, Ziva gave birth to a daughter named Tali . In season thirteen ("Family First"), Ziva's farmhouse is destroyed in a mortar attack ordered by CIA Agent Trent Kort . Although Tali is found alive, the NCIS crew are informed that Ziva is dead, though her remains are not found at the house . DiNozzo subsequently departs NCIS in order to care for their daughter, and travel to both Israel (in search of answers), and Paris (as "Ziva loves Paris"). </P> <P> Prior to the season thirteen finale, Ziva builds a strong friendship with her father's successor - Director Orli Elbaz - who later informs DiNozzo of the difficulty Ziva had faced while deciding whether to inform him of the birth of their daughter which Tony is given care of after Ziva is killed . </P> <P> Cote de Pablo describes the character as someone who is "completely different from anyone else on the show" and that because "she's been around men all her life; she's used to men in authority . She's not afraid of men ." She later stated that, "This woman is a soldier . She takes things to the extreme . She knows how to use all sorts of things--guns and knives--I would never imagine using...She's one tough woman, but it doesn't take away from the fact that she's still very sexy and playful and all of that . But, when it comes to work she means business ." Ziva is often portrayed as calmly aggressive and does not shy away from physical altercations with suspects, though it has been acknowledged that she has become "a little bit softer" and "more inclined to listen before acting out" since her arrival at NCIS . She is not easily intimidated or rattled . She approaches her job with zeal, appearing to truly believe in what she does . She is very committed to the ideals of the U.S., in particular the bounds that law places on all citizens including the government . </P>

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