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Foreign Minister Sa’ar meets Togo’s top diplomat in Jerusalem, vows to deepen ties

The meeting focused on counterterrorism cooperation and Iran’s nuclear ambitions, according to statements by the ministers.

Togo's Foreign Minister Robert Dussey and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar meet in Jerusalem opn January 29, 2026.
Israel begins dismantling UNRWA facility, January 20, 2026.

‘Unacceptable’: Eleven foreign ministers condemn Israel over UNRWA HQ demolition

A sign that reads "Entering the area is prohibited!" is hung on fencing at the Jerusalem headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in east Jerusalem, January 20, 2026

Israel demolishes UNRWA's Jerusalem HQ, but fails to explain why it had to go - comment

Ambassador Eitan Na'eh at his first day in the Manama, Bahrain embassy, November 30, 2021.

Eitan Na'eh, Israel's first ambassador to Bahrain, dies at 62


Israeli Navy intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla vessels, Greta Thunberg among detained activists

The Foreign Ministry said that all passengers were safe and in good health, adding that were making their way to Israel before their deportation to Europe.

A screengrab from a livestream video shows Israeli navy forces aboard the Gaza-bound vessel Florida, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, October 2, 2025

Israel praises UN snapback of sanctions against Iran for nuke violations

Israel’s Foreign Ministry praised the UN move to reinstate sanctions on Iran, calling it vital to stopping Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

An illustration of enforcing sanctions on Iran.

Israeli FM Sa'ar criticizes Abbas' UN address: 'Israel will not be decieved again'

"Mahmoud Abbas, in his Zoom speech to the UN Assembly, says he's willing to take back the Gaza Strip, which he so easily lost to Hamas in 2007," Sa'ar wrote. "How generous of him."

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at an event at the foreign ministry, May 26, 2025; illustrative.

Bipartisan US support reminds Israel that true friends stand by us, official tells 'Post'

Seeing bipartisan support from those attending the "50 States One Israel" conference shows Israel's true friends stand by us, Foreign Ministry Deputy Director for North America Lior Haiat said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses 50 delegates from the US at the "50 States One Israel" conference in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025.

Through its response to Spain, Israel shows that antisemitism must have consequences - editorial

The words of the Spanish prime minister, driven by domestic political calculations, should not go unanswered. Defaming Israel or taking steps harmful to its national interests isn't free.

 Gideon Sa'ar, Foreign Affairs Minister, March 28, 2024.

Authorities arrest suspect with Molotov cocktail outside of Israeli Embassy in Belgium

No embassy workers were harmed in the incident, the foreign ministry said.

 A police officer stands guard outside the site of a police operation against a deadly shooting suspect, in Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium, October 17, 2023.

Explaining Israel's actions in Gaza is pointless - this is why - opinion

Hasbara is reactive: If Israel does something and the world criticizes it, the government’s response is to counter with effective hasbara.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar holds a press conference in Jerusalem, July 16, 2025

'Europe must choose: Israel or Hamas,' FM Sa'ar slams outgoing Dutch counterpart

Sa'ar said that the terrorist organization praised decisions to recognize a Palestinian state and other actions taken by European officials against Israel.

MK Gideon Sa'ar attends a civil investigative committee hearing on the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv, August 18, 2024

'Tailor-made for Hamas': Israel slams IPC report declaring famine in Gaza

Both the Foreign Ministry and COGAT issued statements condemning the United Nations' IPC reports of famine in Gaza, claiming it "changed its own global standard."

Empty UNRWA and World Food Program trucks head to the Kerem Shalom crossing to collect limited humanitarian aid and fuel, in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, July 24, 2025

Pro-Palestinian activists record Israeli nationals attacked and hospitalized - report

The Center for Information and Documentation Israel filed a legal complaint after the recordings became known.

 Dutch police patrol after riots in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 11, 2024.