Foreign affairs

Israel launches 'Masa diplomacy' program in push for pro-Israel advocacy through Diaspora youth

The program, proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar, stemmed from the rising antisemitism and disinformation surrounding Israel.

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.
Member of Parliament Abtisam Mohamed looks on on the day Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a ministerial statement on Hamas' October 7 attack anniversary and the Middle East at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, October 7, 2024.

British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports

An Israeli soldier guard as young men gathered during a demonstration by Ultra-Orthodox Jews against Israel's military draft on June 17, 2026 outside the Beit Lid military base in Kfar Yona, Israel. The conscription of young ultra-Orthodox men into the military, from which they were long exempt.

Likud MK Kallner opposes criminal arrests for haredi draft evaders, backs economic sanctions

A mourner flashes a victory sign while under cool water sprayed by municipal workers after paying final respects to Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the third day of his funeral ceremonies on July 6, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iran inviting Western influencers to Khamenei's funeral is a sign of weakness, expert says


Knesset Foreign Affairs Committee resumes haredi draft debates

Knesset Home Committee approves fast tracking extension of reservists age cut off.

 MK Gadi Eisenkot attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting on the ultra-Orthodox draft law at the Knesset, June 18, 2024

Israel must gear up for the evolving political landscape in India - opinion

Despite these potential shifts, the core of India-Israel relations, built on mutual interests and strategic partnerships, is expected to remain strong.

 INDIA’S PRIME Minister Narendra Modi gestures during the swearing-in ceremony at the presidential palace in New Delhi in June.

Diaspora Affairs Minister details ministry’s activities since October 7

During panel, Elan Carr, CEO of the Israeli-American Council, also explained that the organization's purpose: to unify, strengthen, and engage the Israeli-American community.

Left-to-right: Elan Carr, CEO of the Israeli-American Council, Zvika Klein, editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post, and Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York.

Egypt-Israel relations in a deep valley, but not for the first time - analysis

While Egypt has yet to recall its ambassador during the current war – perhaps a sign that the relationship is not in as much turmoil as it was during those periods when they did recall their envoy.

Flags of Israel and Egypt are flown at the Nitzana Border Crossing in southern Israel, February 18, 2024

Israel Foreign Ministry: 'Recognizing a Palestinian state means rewarding Hamas for murder'

This video was published amid calls from leaders across Western countries for a two state solution, meaning recognizing a Palestinian state. 

 PALESTINIANS WAVE Hamas flags in the West Bank in solidarity with Gaza. Calls to restore the PA as the governing entity in Gaza are no less naïve than calls for a ‘two-state solution,’ argues the writer.

Iran’s foreign minister meets Egyptian counterpart

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in The Gambia and also included meetings with Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, Iranian media said.

 Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian speaks during a press conference at the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Beirut, Lebanon February 10, 2024.

'An affinity for Israel': The ongoing story of Serbo-Israeli relations

Since the modern inception of the idea of Jewish statehood and the birth of Zionism, the Serbs have always proposed the notion that the Jewish people should be their own masters with their own land.

 HONORARY CONSUL of Serbia Aleksandar Nikolic has helped develop blossoming diplomatic and trade ties between Israel and Serbia.

Netanyahu’s office exposed Gantz to possible prosecution and arrest in Britain – report

The murky relationship between Netanyahu and Gantz takes another turn: because of the strained relationship, Netanyahu’s office was ready to expose Gantz to criminal charges and even arrest warrants.

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Cabinet minister Benny Gantz during a press conference in the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv , Israel , 28 October 2023.

Ukraine and the Middle East shakes up China's role in global affairs - opinion

China appears in no hurry to rise to the top of the global system, knowing that most of the ongoing international changes are in its favor.

 CHINA’S PREMIER Li Qiang speaks during the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January.

Israeli father and son arrested in Mexico for smuggling 20kg of Cocaine

In the check conducted by the local police in their luggage, the cocaine was found wrapped in different packaging in an attempt to prevent the drugs from being discovered. 

A line of cocaine is seen being snorted through a rolled up dollar.