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.

The flag of Somaliland is seen during a campaign rally of the main opposition party Waddani in Hargeisa on November 8, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Somaliland presidential election.
Israel and Ecuador flags. Ilustration.

Israel praises Ecuador's 'moral leadership' in withdrawing from UN committee on Palestinian rights

A delegation from Somaliland visits Israel.

Somaliland delegation visits Israel for first time, tours wastewater recycling plant

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


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

 Russian President Vladimir Putin sits next to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (not pictured) in Tehran, Iran July 19, 2022.

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.

A man holds up a poster of the late Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani next to a burning Israeli flag as Iranians attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022

‘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 Netanyahu meets Ukrainian President Zelensky in Jerusalem

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.

 LEADING A Young Ambassadors delegation in Morocco: Inside Mausoleum of Mohammed V.

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.

 Foreign Minister Eli Cohen talks during a news conference with Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus March 31, 2023

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.

 Banners displaying the NATO logo are placed at the entrance of new NATO headquarters during the move to the new building, in Brussels, Belgium April 19, 2018.

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.

 The Russian flag flies over the Embassy of Russia in Washington, US, August 6, 2018.

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 Foreign Minister Haim Katz and Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili sign agreement to promote tourism between their respective countries.

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.

 DEFENSE MINISTER Yoav Gallant meets with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at Ben-Gurion Airport, in March.