Gideon Sa'ar

Israel bans import of goods made with forced labor to align with international trade standards

The executive directive instructs the Economy and Industry Ministry to establish regulations banning such goods in accordance with standards set by international law.

Mamadou Neyen from Senegal, agricultural worker, picks peppers on a day of high temperatures on July 16, 2026 in Lebrija, near Seville, Spain.
Vivian Aisen, newly appointed to be abassador to Colombia, was previously the ambassador to Macedonia. She is seen here speaking at a joint Israeli-Macedonian event.

Vivian Aisen appointed new ambassador to Colombia as Israel strengthens ties with Latin America

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs minister.

Nauru decides to open embassy in Jerusalem, becomes 10th country with embassy in Israel's capital

Tiago Avila, a Brazilian citizen and leading pro-Palestinian activist, next to Greta Thunberg, in front of the Global Sumud Flotilla in June 2025. In the top photo, he is seen paying his last respects at the funeral of Hezbollah Secretary General and terrorist leader Hassan Nasrallah.

FM Sa'ar reveals links between Hamas, Global Sumud Flotilla at US summit on political terrorism


Israel-Somaliland ties move from recognition to cooperation with ambassador appointment

Israel, in late December, became the first country to recognise the Republic of Somaliland, a northeastern part of Somalia that has long claimed independence.

The flag of Somaliland is seen during a campaign rally of the main opposition party Waddani in Hargeisa on November 8, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Somaliland presidential election.

Israel praises Ecuador's 'moral leadership' in withdrawing from UN committee on Palestinian rights

Ecuador's Permanent Rep. to the UN, Andrés Montalvo Sosa, formally informed the UN of his country's withdrawal on 2 February.

Israel and Ecuador flags. Ilustration.

New right-wing parties keep failing to unseat Likud - opinion

Many have tried unsuccessfully to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud from the Right, but a more realistic goal would be to take votes away from Naftali Bennett.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the opening of the government meeting on January 4, 2026.

Israeli FM Sa'ar honors fallen IDF soldiers, thanks Trump for Board of Peace

"As I stand here," Sa'ar said, "I recall the 925 brave soldiers that gave their lives in a war against pure evil: Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah. These are the best people."

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar attends the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026.

Gideon Sa'ar responds to Yvette Cooper’s criticism of Israel during UN Security Council meeting

Gideon Sa'ar sharply responded to Yvette Cooper's criticism of Israel's land policies at the UN, referencing the Balfour Declaration and historical British support for a Jewish homeland.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks during a stakeout before attending a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

UN Security Council calls urgent meeting to discuss recent Israeli West Bank policies

The session, initiated by the British Foreign Secretary, comes less than a week after the Israeli government reopened land registration in Area C for the first time since 1967.

Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, addresses the Security Council during the meeting on the situation in the Middle East, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, US, February 18, 2026.

'It's our right to live freely as Jews': Belgian Jewish leader on circumcision bans - interview

The conversation came amid rumours that Belgium may look to ban circumcision, which reignited after a public argument between the US ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, and Deputy PM Maxime Prévot.

A Belgian national flag flies over the Royal Palace

Israel's FM Sa'ar set to fly out to US for inaugural Board of Peace summit, UN Security Council

Gideon Sa'ar will attend the summit, which is set to begin at 9 a.m. local time (4 p.m. Israel time), at Netanyahu's request following the PM's trip to DC last week.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks during a stakeout before attending a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

Finnish FM visits Jerusalem for first time since 2016, discusses regional issues with FM Sa'ar

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosted Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Jerusalem, marking the first such visit in nearly a decade amid EU discussions on Israel.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosting his Finnish counterpart, Elina Valtonen, at the Foreign Ministry, Jerusalem, February 15, 2026.

FM Sa'ar to represent Israel at Trump's Washington Board of Peace summit

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu initially accepted the US president's invitation to join the Board of Peace in January.

Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem December 2, 2025.