Foreign affairs
‘Levites Way’: Route 443 renamed in memory of late foreign minister, links major Israeli regions
The proposal, from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Miri Regev, aimed to honor the late foreign affairs minister David Levy and the Tribe of Levi's connection to Israel.
Israel launches 'Masa diplomacy' program in push for pro-Israel advocacy through Diaspora youth
British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports
Likud MK Kallner opposes criminal arrests for haredi draft evaders, backs economic sanctions
'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."
Hundreds of int'l delegations to visit Israel to combat anti-Israel narratives
The initiative, which will see the inclusion of over 5,000 participants overall, is being led by the Foreign Affairs Ministry and Minister Gideon Sa'ar.
Amichai Chikli accuses EU ministers of 'defending terror-supporting organizations'
His words followed a joint statement by 27 foreign ministers on August 12 in which the ministers condemned what they said were "restrictive new registration requirements."
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
International recognition of a Palestinian state does not automatically lead to the state’s creation.
Bennett slams Deri over haredi draft dodging comments, Shas calls them 'false accusations'
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett slammed MK Arye Deri over comments on haredi conscription.
Republican recognition grants Israel historic chance to cement West Bank sovereignty - editorial
Today, America’s conservatives stand beside us, urging the same resolve. It is an invitation Israel should embrace with confidence.
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."
