Foreign affairs

Zini clashes with Shin Bet officials over need to expand tools used in elections interference case

Shin Bet chief David Zini wants to expand the foreign election interference probe, but three senior officials oppose using additional methods, KAN reports.

Shin Bet Director David Zini.
 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Yuli Edelstein: Israel's election results show why a national unity government is needed - opinion

Bangkok, Thailand.

Israeli man killed in motorcycle accident in southern Thailand, Foreign Ministry confirms

A World Jewish Congress delegation meets Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa, September 2026.

World Jewish Congress visits Slovenia after Israel opens first embassy


In the quest for true allies, Israel should look eastward to India - opinion

Even amid the postponement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned state visit, India remains the only major power (besides the US) extending such an invitation.

Israel, India relations

New ‘Woman, Life, Freedom' mural unveiled in Ibim, near Gaza border

The installation features six women whose lives and stories represent different facets of courage. Among them is Shirel Haim Pour, a 22-year-old Persian Jew murdered in the October 7 assault.

Hooman Khalili's 19th Woman, Life, Freedom mural in Israel unveiled on December 3, 2025, in Ibim.

New haredi draft bill grants 'amnesty' for haredim called-up since 2023 - explainer

The new haredi draft bill softens personal sanctions, allowing draft evaders to regularize their status around age 26. This flexibility draws sharp criticism from the opposition.

Haredi soldier

Israeli FM Sa’ar meets with Paraguayan counterpart and President Peña in Asuncion

“Paraguay continues to strengthen alliances that look to the future,” said Peña, and stated that Sa’ar is “developing a work agenda" between both countries.

FM Gideon Sa'ar with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña.

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.