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.

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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to travel to India for state visit on Tuesday

During his trip, Sa'ar is scheduled to meet with senior Indian officials, including his counterpart Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaking in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025.

‘Look at my son, he’s dying!’: Father of hostage Rom Braslavski begs MKs to act

Father of hostage Rom Braslavski accused MKs of neglect, warning his son is “dying” in Hamas captivity during a heated Knesset debate.

Ofir Braslavski, the father of hostage Rom Braslavski, at the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting on September 3, 2025.

Six European foreign ministers condemn Israel's planned Gaza City operation

In the statement, the ministers said that they "condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City."

An IDF soldier operates on the outskirts of Gaza City, in northern Gaza, August 27, 2025

'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

Hundreds of int'l delegations to visit Israel to combat anti-Israel narratives

The initiative, which will see the inclusion of over 5,000 participants overall, is being led by the Foreign Affairs Ministry and Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

Brazilian delegation arrives in Israel to help fight anti-Israel narratives.

Amichai Chikli accuses EU ministers of 'defending terror-supporting organizations'

His words followed a joint statement by 27 foreign ministers on August 12 in which the ministers condemned what they said were "restrictive new registration requirements."

 Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 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.

What does recognizing Palestinian state mean, and does it change anything on the ground? - analysis

International recognition of a Palestinian state does not automatically lead to the state’s creation.

A MAN holds a Palestinian flag.

Bennett slams Deri over haredi draft dodging comments, Shas calls them 'false accusations'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett slammed MK Arye Deri over comments on haredi conscription.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and MK Arye Deri interposed onto an image of haredi draft dodgers

Republican recognition grants Israel historic chance to cement West Bank sovereignty - editorial

Today, America’s conservatives stand beside us, urging the same resolve. It is an invitation Israel should embrace with confidence.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson visits the West Bank, August 4, 2025.