Foreign Ministry

Israeli ministry dealing with and overseeing all matters concerning international affairs

British and French ministers remove hostage pins before PA meeting, accused of racism

British and French ministers removed hostage support pins before meeting a Palestinian leader, sparking accusations of racism and appeasement.

By MOSHE PHILLIPS
26/08/2024

Norway warns Israel of harming diplomatic ties with Oslo

The Foreign Ministry has informed the Norwegian embassy that diplomats posted to the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah can not reside within sovereign Israel, including Tel Aviv. 

 Yair Netanyahu and a sign showing directions to the Foreign Ministry offices in Jerusalem are seen

Israel Police raids Foreign Ministry, uncovers fraudulent diplomatic passports

The raid was part of an undercover investigation opened in the previous weeks.

'Psychological operation': Turkey condemns FM Katz social media post depicting toddler Erdogan

FM Katz accused Erdogan of turning "Turkey into a state that supports terrorism [that] subjects Turkey to the Iranian axis of evil in the name of extreme ideology and blatant antisemitism.”

Mordechai Palzur: The Israeli diplomat who helped form ties with Poland

The improbable road that led Holocaust survivor Mordechai Palzur from Siberia to Iran to the fledgling State of Israel, where he became a sharpshooter and paved the way for relations with Poland.

Former FM Eli Cohen granted Yair Netanyahu a diplomatic passport, legality in question

Police begin investigation after senior police officials report that Yair Netanyahu does not meet the criteria for a diplomatic passport. Investigation is pending.

By ALON HACHMON/MAARIV ONLINE
10/07/2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits next to foreign minister Israel Katz during a cabinet

PM Netanyahu approves Foreign Minister's wife to accompany him on trips abroad

According to an assessment, Ronit Katz's participation in the trips makes them considerably more expensive since it involves costs for business class flights and accommodation.

04/07/2024

Suspected Islamist shoots guard at Israeli embassy in Serbia with arrow, shot dead

The gendarmerie officer reacted immediately, took out his gun, and as best he could until he fell, fired several shots at the attacker.

By YOAV ETIEL , MAARIV ONLINE , REUTERS
29/06/2024

Iran prisoner says Sweden left him behind in jail, daily Expressen reports

The prisoner, Ahmadreza Djalali, said, "You chose to leave me behind, with a high risk of being executed".

By REUTERS
18/06/2024

Hungary’s EU Presidency will improve bloc’s ties with Israel - FM Katz

"The period of the Hungarian presidency is an unprecedented opportunity to improve Israel's position in the European Union” Katz said.

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