Foreign Ministry

Israeli tourist, 51, found dead in Paris hotel room, ZAKA says

According to ZAKA, the man was discovered unconscious in his room, and local emergency teams pronounced him dead at the scene.

ZAKA’s International Division discovered a man unconscious in his room in Paris, February 16, 2026.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosting his Finnish counterpart, Elina Valtonen, at the Foreign Ministry, Jerusalem, February 15, 2026.

Finnish FM visits Jerusalem for first time since 2016, discusses regional issues with FM Sa'ar

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attends a press briefing during an EU-Jordan summit in Amman, Jordan, January 8, 2026; illustrative.

Foreign ministers from Muslim, Arab countries denounce Israeli West Bank bill to expand control

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R) and US Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff (L); illustrative.

Witkoff, Araghchi to meet as Iranian general warns ‘no American will be safe’ if conflict erupts


Authorities arrest suspect with Molotov cocktail outside of Israeli Embassy in Belgium

No embassy workers were harmed in the incident, the foreign ministry said.

 A police officer stands guard outside the site of a police operation against a deadly shooting suspect, in Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium, October 17, 2023.

Explaining Israel's actions in Gaza is pointless - this is why - opinion

Hasbara is reactive: If Israel does something and the world criticizes it, the government’s response is to counter with effective hasbara.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar holds a press conference in Jerusalem, July 16, 2025

'Europe must choose: Israel or Hamas,' FM Sa'ar slams outgoing Dutch counterpart

Sa'ar said that the terrorist organization praised decisions to recognize a Palestinian state and other actions taken by European officials against Israel.

MK Gideon Sa'ar attends a civil investigative committee hearing on the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv, August 18, 2024

'Tailor-made for Hamas': Israel slams IPC report declaring famine in Gaza

Both the Foreign Ministry and COGAT issued statements condemning the United Nations' IPC reports of famine in Gaza, claiming it "changed its own global standard."

Empty UNRWA and World Food Program trucks head to the Kerem Shalom crossing to collect limited humanitarian aid and fuel, in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, July 24, 2025

Pro-Palestinian activists record Israeli nationals attacked and hospitalized - report

The Center for Information and Documentation Israel filed a legal complaint after the recordings became known.

 Dutch police patrol after riots in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 11, 2024.

New Hope, Aish Ha’am join forces in World Zionist Congress faction

Party officials said the alliance aims to strengthen Jewish identity and promote Zionist projects in Israel and the Diaspora.

Chairman of the New Hope Party, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, and Deputy Chairman of the New Hope Party Minister Ze'ev Elkin met with Aish Ha'am CEO Rabbi Steven Burg and Zev Oratz the Deputy Government Liaison Officer at AISH to sign the merger agreement at the Foreign Ministry on August 12, 2025

'Tried and failed': Palestinian state would be suicidal for Israel, FM tells Newsmax

Several Western countries have said that they will back recognition of a Palestinian state, expressing frustration over Israel’s conduct in its war against Hamas. For Sa'ar, this is "suicidal."

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the ministry's offices in Jerusalem, May 22, 2025.

Israel rescues couple after being detained in Indonesia over IDF uniform photos - report

The rescued couple was detained under suspicion of violating their work visas, but Ynet reports that they were harassed due to their Israeli identity.

 Pro-Palestinian supporters take part in a rally calling for an end to the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, outside the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 11, 2023.

France halts renewing work visas for El Al security personnel in Paris

According to the report, the decision was made by French authorities due to the ongoing war in Gaza and tensions between Israel and France. 

 EL AL flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, May 13, 2025.

Israeli leaders congratulate Armenia, Azerbaijan for peace deal, praise Trump for brokering it

The Israeli Foreign Ministry also congratulated Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders, as well as Trump.

US President Donald Trump holds the hands of Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan as they shake hands between each other during a trilateral signing event, at the White House, in Washington, DC, August 8, 2025.