Foreign affairs

‘Levites Way’: Route 443 renamed in memory of late foreign minister, links major Israeli regions

The proposal, from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Miri Regev, aimed to honor the late foreign affairs minister David Levy and the Tribe of Levi's connection to Israel.

View of Route 443 on November 27, 2025.
An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

Israel launches 'Masa diplomacy' program in push for pro-Israel advocacy through Diaspora youth

Member of Parliament Abtisam Mohamed looks on on the day Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a ministerial statement on Hamas' October 7 attack anniversary and the Middle East at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, October 7, 2024.

British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports

An Israeli soldier guard as young men gathered during a demonstration by Ultra-Orthodox Jews against Israel's military draft on June 17, 2026 outside the Beit Lid military base in Kfar Yona, Israel. The conscription of young ultra-Orthodox men into the military, from which they were long exempt.

Likud MK Kallner opposes criminal arrests for haredi draft evaders, backs economic sanctions


Netanyahu, Greek counterpart Mitsotakis meet in Jerusalem

Mitsotakis also met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, where they spoke about Ionas “Yona” Karussis, a Israeli-Greek architecture student who was murdered last year.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Israel's 2025 budget boosts public diplomacy, transportation with major investments

The 2025 Israeli budget allocates 545 million NIS for public diplomacy, with additional funds for defense and public transportation, aiming to support reservists and reduce social disparities.

 Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at the EU-Israel Association Council in Brussels, Belgium. February 24, 2025.

European Jewish Congress blasts Chikli for inviting far-right figures to antisemitism summit

Criticism grows over Chikli’s decision to host far-right European politicians at antisemitism conference. European Jewish Congress president calls it ‘a stab in the back.’

 Israeli minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 25, 2024.

Lies about China can in no way masquerade as truth in its relations with Israel - opinion

China stands ready to work with Israel to advance our comprehensive innovative partnership and promote regional peace, stability, and prosperity.

President Isaac Herzog received the Diplomatic Credentials of the new Ambassador of China, Xiao Junzheng, on Wednesday: "China is a world leader with great influence and impact. I send my warm regards to President Xi Jinping."

'Hasbara' has failed: Israel must adopt rights-based diplomacy - opinion

It is high time that Israel’s approach to the international community be one of confidence and assertiveness, not of apology.

 Gideon Sa'ar, Foreign Affairs Minister, March 28, 2024.

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser appointed head of Jerusalem security think tank

“I am joining JISS at a critical juncture in the history and trajectory of the State of Israel and the broader region,” Kuperwasser said in a statement.

 Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser.

Czech FM to 'Post': Israel will always be our most important Mideast ally - opinion

Czechia stands with Israel. Our support is, and will remain, resolute. Together, we hope to bring an end to a tragic war, bring all hostages home, and end all hostilities.

 THE WRITER (left) welcomes his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar in Prague in November.

Iraq positions itself for diplomatic role in MidEast region - analysis

It's only recently that Iraq itself has increased ties with Saudi Arabia, helping pave the road to Saudi-Iran reconciliation. Now, it hopes to do more.

 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani attends a press conference, in Baghdad, Iraq April 22, 2024.

Vance faces backlash in Munich for defending Germany’s far Right AfD - opinion

Vance had met on Friday with the leader of AfD, after endorsing the party as a political partner, a stance Berlin dismissed as 'unwelcome election interference.'

US VICE President JD Vance delivers a speech at the Munich Security Conference last week. He took the opportunity to tell the audience that in a democratic society, no party should be ostracized. He also met with the leader of the AfD after endorsing the party as a political partner the writer notes

Fiji to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel's FM Gideon Sa'ar announces

Sa'ar reportedly pledged to provide patrol boats after a request to assist in Fiji's efforts to control the illegal drug trade in the country. 

 Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meet in Munich, February 14, 2025.