Foreign Ministry

Global Sumud Flotilla claim detained activist never meant to go to Gaza, was on 'observer boat'

Keshek was on “an observer boat which was never intended to go to Gaza,” the statement read, adding that he was “harshly beaten before being removed and isolated from the rest of the participants.”

Saif Abu Keshek, a leading member of the PCPA, a front for the Hamas terrorist organization, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted on international waters by the Israeli Navy, sail off the city of Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, May 1, 2026.

Sinking the ‘condom flotilla’: How Israel took control of the Global Sumud Flotilla narrative

Boats taking part in a humanitarian flotilla depart for Gaza from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026.

Navy detains over 20 flotilla ships, 175 activists en route to Gaza Strip

Foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar and Serbia's foreign minister Marko Đurić in a joint press conference in Jerusalem.

'Shoulder to shoulder': Israel and Serbia launch strategic dialogue, negotiate Free Trade Agreement


Sa’ar: Israel–Syria security deal ‘farther than before’ after Damascus raises new demands

"We want an agreement, but we are now farther from reaching one than we were a few weeks ago," Sa'ar said during The Jerusalem Post conference in Washington.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at The Jerusalem Post conference in Washington.

Israel, Bolivia renew diplomatic relations after years of estrangement following Gaza war

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Bolivia's Finance and Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinosa signed the agreement to renew diplomatic relations during a meeting in Washington.

Israel and Bolivia renewal of diplomatic relations.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Marco Rubio to meet in Washington tomorrow - report

This marks the fourth meeting between the two, the most recent of which was during Rubio's visit to Israel in October.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (R) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) during a meeting in February; illustrative.

Over 100 killed in attacks on Sudan kindergarten and hospital, WHO says

The WHO database said heavy weapons were used and that 114 people, including 63 children, were killed and 35 wounded.

Displaced Sudanese children who fled with their families during violence in al-Fashir, sit inside a camp shelter, amid ongoing clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army, in Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan November 3, 2025.

FM Sa'ar meets Ukrainian deputy PM, pushes for designation of Hamas, IRGC as terror orgs.

Both officials also discussed the need to create a joint dialogue to handle the Iranian threat during their meeting at the Foreign Ministry building in Jerusalem.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar met with Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka.

France asks Israel to boost security at Jerusalem consulate after protests - report

"France expects the Israeli authorities to fulfill their obligations under the Vienna Convention and provide protection for diplomatic and consular staff and their buildings," a French source said.

People attend a protest in front of the French consulate in Jerusalem on September 29, 2025, following France's recognition of the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly a week earlier.

Building bridges through innovation: AJC int'l mayors trip brings global leaders to Israel

Over 20 mayors and municipal leaders from 15 countries gathered in Israel for the five-day 34th Int'l Mayors Conference, organized by the American Jewish Congress (AJC) and the Foreign Ministry.

 Delegates of the 34th AJC International Mayors Conference meet with President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem during their visit to Israel.

Argentina to move embassy to Jerusalem next spring, Foreign Minister Sa'ar, President Milei say

"We discussed the president's upcoming visit to open Argentina's embassy in Jerusalem, our eternal capital," Sa'ar said after the meeting.

FM Gideon Sa'ar and Argentinian President Javier Milei.

Poland summons Israeli ambassador over Yad Vashem Holocaust tweet

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Yad Vashem should have made clear Poland was "German-occupied" at the time.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski looks on during a panel discussion with the title 'Increasing the Stakes: Should Europe Be Feared? during the Warsaw Security Forum (WSF) in Warsaw on September 29, 2025.

Suspected methanol contamination prompts Israel's travel advisory for Brazil

Israel urges citizens in Brazil to drink only sealed wine or beer after reports of toxic methanol in some alcohol under investigation.

A bottle of Methanol, a hazardous substance; illustrative.