Gideon Sa'ar

Trinidad designates IRGC, Hezbollah, Hamas as terrorist orgs., local Muslim groups denounce act

Trinidad and Tobago designates IRGC, Hezbollah, and Hamas as terrorist organizations, freezing their assets. Local Muslim groups criticize the decision as foreign interference.

Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, pictured in July 2025; illustrative.
ISRAEL'S FOREIGN Ministry hosts a Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony for foreign diplomats, April 13, 2026.

Foreign Ministry holds Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony for Righteous Among the Nations

PETER MAGYAR, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks during a press conference a day after the parliamentary election, in which Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat, Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026.

Hungary, Israel share 'special relationship,' Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Israel reprimands Spain over burning in effigy of Prime Minister Netanyahu in Spanish town


What did the gov’t approve for Israel’s 2026 state budget? - explainer

The 2026 budget passed its first test, yet the battles over defense, taxes, and reforms expose a government more focused on managing crises than shaping policy.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after a press conference at the ministry, December 4, 2025; illustrative.

Costa Rica to open new diplomatic office in Jerusalem, sign free trade deal with Israel

The move comes as Israel and Costa Rica prepare to sign a free trade agreement this week, with Economy Minister Nir Barkat and Minister Tovar set to attend the ceremony.

Costa Rican Foreign Trade Minister Manuel Tovar and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar

Smotrich, Sa'ar approve NIS 2.35 billion in hasbara budget for campaigns, influencers in 2026

The budget will be used for campaigns to raise awareness and promote Israel worldwide, with NIS 1 billion already authorized by the government.

Gideon Sa'ar

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.

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.

Azerbaijan’s economy minister visits Israel to deepen bilateral cooperation

Minister Jabbarov's visit to Israel emphasized the deepening cooperation between Baku and Jerusalem in energy and economy, seeking to unlock Azerbaijan's geo-economic potential and advance stability.

Azerbaijan’s economy minister visits Israel, deepens bilateral cooperation

As war reshapes Middle East, FM Gideon Sa'ar bets on Israel's new diplomatic center of gravity

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: Despite ‘relentless’ 2025, none of the Abraham Accords countries cut ties with Israel – and more agreements are on the way.

Gideon Sa'ar

Miriam Feirberg, legendary Netanya mayor, dies at 74 after battle with serious illness

Opposition leader Yair Lapid noted her contribution to Netanya while Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar also offered their condolences. 

Netanya mayor Miriam Feirberg.

'Part of problem': Sa'ar lauds few countries that voted at UN to end UNWRA

The United States, Argentina, Hungary, Paraguay, North Macedonia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Palau, and Tonga voted against the resolution.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaking in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025.