Foreign affairs
Israel-Somaliland ties move from recognition to cooperation with ambassador appointment
Israel, in late December, became the first country to recognise the Republic of Somaliland, a northeastern part of Somalia that has long claimed independence.
Israel praises Ecuador's 'moral leadership' in withdrawing from UN committee on Palestinian rights
Somaliland delegation visits Israel for first time, tours wastewater recycling plant
'We miss the bigger picture': Meet the diplomat who greets the world on Israel's behalf
Iran summons Russian ambassador over statement on Gulf islands
The islands, Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunb, are claimed by the UAE and Tehran, but have been held by Iran since 1971
Hanegbi: Israel’s foreign policy shaped by its battle with Iran
Iran and additional normalization deals with Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia are a top priority for Israel, Hanegbi said.
‘Netanyahu considering a visit to Ukraine’ - Ukrainian ambassador
Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel: The fastest route to the White House is through Kyiv; Foreign Ministry recommends Netanyahu-Zelensky meeting.
Israel’s ‘prince of protocol’ shapes next generation of ambassadors
Yizhak Eldan founded the Ambassadors Club of Israel and its school that provides Israeli youth with the tools for future careers in foreign service.
Israel's Eli Cohen makes historic visit to Philippines, South Korea
This is the first visit since March 1967, when then-foreign minister Abba Eban visited southeast Asia and Australia, arriving in the Philippines for a visit to Manila.
Senior Guatemala government officials celebrate the country’s relations with Israel
Massive NATO naval and air defense exercise wraps up in Atlantic - analysis
It’s even more important due to the Ukraine conflict which has shown how close conventional wars are now coming to Europe.
From Egypt to Saudi Arabia, US faces hurdles on Russia issues - analysis
Russia would prefer the shorter route over Turkey to get to the Hmeimim airbase in Syria, where Moscow has military assets.
Georgia and Israel sign tourism agreement for the first time
Israel and Georgia will strive to promote joint programs, marketing materials and information on tourism investments.
Israeli gov't must consider state's value to the US - opinion
In the new reality, Israel has become a sought-after ally because of its experience in anti-terrorist activity.