Diplomacy

Paraguay will not renounce friendship with Israel despite political costs, VP tells 'Post'

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: In an exclusive interview, Paraguay's vice president pledged to preserve his country's alliance with Israel, and expand cooperation against Iranian threats.

PARAGUAYAN VICE President Pedro Alliana visits Israel to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, proving his country’s steadfast friendship with the Jewish state.
David Milstein

Examining NYT report alleging top US Embassy aide in Jerusalem suppressed Israel cables - editorial

US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as he arrives to speak at Anduril Industries in Sparrows Point, Maryland, on October 6, 2026; illustrative

Trump rules out US strikes on Iran before midterms as US Treasury imposes new sanctions

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at The Jerusalem Post's Diplomatic Conference in Jerusalem, Israel, on October 8, 2026.

As UK consulate closes, Sa'ar vows Israel will enact consequences on hostile countries - exclusive


What Is the memory of the Holocaust worth? Less than a US visa for George Simion? - opinion

The questions surrounding George Simion, AUR, their political associations, and their repeated positions against key American strategic interests deserve serious examination.

AUR leader George Simion delivers a speech during a vote of no confidence for the government, in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2026.

As foreign elections shape Israel’s alliances, Jerusalem seeks to control the diplomatic whiplash

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Latin America and Slovenia are examples of countries’ shifting ties with Israel that reflect how relations have become an ideological marker in domestic politics.

Here, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks alongside Colombia’s then-president, Juan Manuel Santos, in Bogotá, in 2017.

What Venezuela's renewed ties with Israel could mean for Iran - analysis

Venezuela's decision to renew consular relations with Israel comes after two decades in which Caracas became Iran's principal strategic partner in Latin America.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro attend a news conference in Tehran, Iran, June 11, 2022.

Israel's Ukraine envoy: Oct. 7 transformed Jerusalem-Kyiv ties after years of tension - interview

Israel's outgoing envoy to Kyiv believes his tenure should ultimately be judged by what the embassy accomplished amid extraordinary tension during Putin's war on Ukraine.

Outgoing Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky with FM Gideon Sa'ar.

Egypt not Arab country using diplomacy to lower Israel's guard, Netanyahu adviser says

A brief post by Urich sparked a new controversy in Israel's diplomatic and security establishment and renewed concerns over a possible strategic deception operation against the country.

President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends the 34th Arab League summit, in Baghdad, Iraq, May 17, 2025; illustrative.

Ethiopia, US reinforce commitment to partner on cross-sectional issues - opinion

Washington and Addis Ababa have long enjoyed a shared history of cooperation. Now, these ties are getting even stronger

Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos.

After 17 years, Israel and Venezuela begin rebuilding ties through humanitarian aid - comment

The landscape began to shift following the US capture of Nicolás Maduro on January 3 and assumed a human dimension after the disaster.

Israeli and Venezuelen flags stand together; illustrative

Colombia becomes second country to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights, joining US

Bogota says it recognizes Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights as an 'essential component of its national defense' • Sa'ar: Decision demonstrates Colombian president's 'commitment to Israel'

 A supporter of Israel holds flags during a protest, following Hamas' biggest attack on Israel in years, in Bogota, Colombia October 9, 2023.

Middle East officials urged states to make deals with Israel - while secretly preparing for war

KAN News report said regional officials suggested reaching agreement with Israel with the intention of later violating it • Officials further advised to use the period to 'prepare for a future war'

 Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, US President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attend a group photo session with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025.

Colombia, Israel look to expand cooperation as Sa'ar meets Colombian VP, senior officials

“You designated 2026 as a year for expanding its ties with Latin America,” Colombian Vice President José Manuel Restrepo said during the meeting.

Colombian Vice President José Manuel Restrepo alongside Israeli and Colombian officials ahead of the presidential inauguration ceremony, August 7, 2026.