Foreign affairs
Israel rescues couple after being detained in Indonesia over IDF uniform photos - report
The rescued couple was detained under suspicion of violating their work visas, but Ynet reports that they were harassed due to their Israeli identity.
What does recognizing Palestinian state mean, and does it change anything on the ground? - analysis
Bennett slams Deri over haredi draft dodging comments, Shas calls them 'false accusations'
Republican recognition grants Israel historic chance to cement West Bank sovereignty - editorial
Likud seeks inquiry into foreign funding of Israeli protests
The move comes days after Likud issued a statement citing what it called “astonishing revelations” contained in an official document recently published by the US Congress.
Netanyahu's Likud to remove Edelstein from key committee over haredi draft fallout
A replacement for Edelstein on the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee may be willing to make concessions that Edelstein was not willing to make, thus allowing the bill to proceed.
Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections
In the directive released by the State Dept., it was made clear that the United States "will pursue partnerships with countries wherever our strategic interests align."
American meddling in Israel didn’t start with Trump - analysis
What made Trump’s actions audacious was not the interference itself but how he did it — openly, unapologetically, with a veiled threat that US military aid might be at stake.
China’s Middle East strategy in the shadow of the Russia-Ukraine war - opinion
The Russia-Ukraine war, by tying down Western attention and resources, has opened space for China to expand its presence in the Middle East.
MK Gafni: I do not understand why we're still fighting in Gaza
“I do not understand what the need is, what are we going to do there that's worth soldiers are being killed all the time?” Gafni said, referring to seven killed IDF soldiers on Tuesday.
Foreign Ministry launches J50, creating direct line between world Jewry and Jerusalem
The Foreign Ministry told the Post that J50 will focus on issues under the jurisdiction of the MFA updates on diplomatic initiatives and the security of diaspora Jewish communities.
A diplomatic storm: Self-inflicted PR damage complicates Israel's uphill battle
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: How much damage can words do? Israel’s internal rhetoric is intensifying global condemnation and playing into the hands of those fueling anti-Israel sentiment.
A constructive, forward-looking relationship: Giving Israel-Turkey ties a reset - opinion
Israel and Turkey can advance their long-term interests through cooperation rather than confrontation.
Arab world must view Israel as strategic partner to advance development, stability - opinion
Recognizing Israel as a strategic partner – not an eternal enemy – is a necessity dictated by geography and mutual interest.
Iran’s president looks to central Asia for increasing ties - analysis
Iranian president hosts the prime minister of Uzbekistan.