Diplomacy

United Nations: Language shapes gender equality negotiations - opinion

The behind-the-scenes journey from draft to deal raises uncomfortable questions about whom the UN truly serves, and for what purpose.

|ByMICHAL RAHIMI
UNITED NATIONS headquarters in New York City.
US Vice President JD Vance holds a joint press conference with Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (not pictured), in Yerevan, Armenia, February 9, 2026.

Iran will not accept US President Donald Trump's 'red lines' after Geneva talks, JD Vance says

"If Iran gets a nuclear weapon, there are a lot of other regimes, some friendly, some not so friendly, who would get nuclear weapons after them," Vance said.

|ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF
An illustrative image of an Israeli flag in the center of various symbols representing innovation and technology.

Israel’s diplomatic comeback: When innovation, not oil, define regional power - opinion

The Abraham Accords were about strengthening technological and economic collaboration – positioning for an era when innovation, not oil, would define regional power.

|ByHARLEY LIPPMAN
Gil Haskel welcomes U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken he arrives in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 22, 2024.

'We miss the bigger picture': Meet the diplomat who greets the world on Israel's behalf

After 33 years in diplomacy, Israel’s Gil Haskel says the country has more friends than its media reflects - and offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the handshakes that shape foreign policy.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Israel, US to accelerate production of Iron Dome, Iron Beam laser, David's Sling missiles

Amid concerns Israel could run out of Iron Dome interceptors and be left defenseless, the government announced it will accelerate the deployment of the Iron Beam system.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
The Iron Beam laser defense system has shot down dozens of aerial threats during the war May 28, 2025

Iran ramps up anti-West rhetoric, expands influence in Iraq and Lebanon - analysis

Iran is strengthening ties with allies in Iraq and Lebanon while accusing the US and Israel of coercive diplomacy in its latest regional push.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, September 9, 2025.

'Whole world is against Israel': Northern Irish MP Sammy Wilson bears witness to the Jewish state

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Wilson, of the Democratic Unionist Party, has been an outspoken supporter of Israel for a long time, and said that the Jewish State's democratic strength impressed him.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Northern Irish MP Sammy Wilson [left] stands at mountain outpost.

Israel's envoy to UN Danny Danon: Israel's alliance with US protects both nations - opinion

The US's relationship with Israel has come under attack from both the American Right and Left. But the alliance benefits both countries, maintaining that it is just a good strategy.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025ByDANNY DANON
The writer addresses the UN Security Council in September. Standing with Israel is not selfless charity; it is strategy, he argues.

Azerbaijan won’t forget how Israel stood by its side - opinion

For many years, Azerbaijan stood almost entirely alone, with little support from the international community.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025ByMUKHTAR MAMMADOV
AZERBAIJAN’S PRESIDENT Ilham Aliyev addresses the UN General Assembly in September. ‘There were a few close friends who stood by our side during the difficult years; Israel was one of them,’ says the writer.

Grapevine November 11, 2025: Australian solidarity

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Michal Herzog.

Estonia lifts travel advisory on Israel as Gideon Sa'ar opens first embassy in Tallinn

Israel and Estonia have maintained diplomatic relations since 1992, with Gideon Sa'ar opening a new embassy in Estonia.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Estonian President Alar Karis (left) and Israeli President Isaac Herzog (right) meeting at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, February 12, 2025.

US-drafted plan to end Gaza war includes conditional IDF withdrawal, set for UN review - exclusive

The plan, circulated by the US, aims to define a framework for IDF withdrawal, Hamas disarmament, and rebuilding Gaza.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN
Members of the United Nations Security Council vote on a resolution by Russia and China to delay by six months the reimposition of sanctions on Iran during the 80th UN General Assembly in New York City, US, September 26, 2025.

Paraguay's ambassador to US eyes AIPAC-style advocacy, stronger ties with Israel and Taiwan

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Gustavo Leite spoke at the Republican Jewish Coalition summit and emphasized to The Jerusalem Post that Paraguay has been a staunch ally of Israel since 1945.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025ByZVIKA KLEIN
‘WE WANT to share in the prosperity of our allies.’ Monica Crowley, US chief of protocol, welcomes Gustavo Alfredo Leite Gusinky, incoming ambassador to the US from Paraguay, for an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony at the White House in Washington, in September

What Israel can do to combat growing isolation after two years of war in Gaza - opinion

Israel must now rebuild trust with its friends around the world as a vital step in our existence.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025ByNACHMAN SHAI
IDF troops operate in southern Gaza, November 4, 2025.