Season 11 – Faked Death:
1. In the Season 11 finale titled "Engaged, Part II," Ziva is seemingly killed by a mortar strike during a covert operation in Israel to track down a terrorist named Saleem. It is later revealed that Ziva had actually survived and faked her death to protect herself and her loved ones from dangerous elements.
Season 13 – Departure for Paris:
2. Ziva's second departure occurred in Season 13, Episode 24, titled "Family First." It is revealed that Ziva had been living undercover in Paris with a daughter named Tali, the result of a previous relationship. Ziva chooses to remain in Paris to ensure Tali's safety, saying goodbye to her colleagues at NCIS.
However, Cote de Pablo returned for guest appearances in subsequent seasons, maintaining Ziva's connection to the show and leaving the possibility open for future appearances or developments in the character's story.