Foreign Ministry

‘Weaponization of cultural heritage’: Israel accuses PA of exploiting UNESCO in bid for Sebastia

The 450-acre site, which has awaited joining the world heritage list since 2012, has a history dating back at least 3,000 years.

 Israelis visit the site of the ancient village of Sebastia near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 22, 2019
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs minister.

Nauru decides to open embassy in Jerusalem, becomes 10th country with embassy in Israel's capital

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks from a vehicle before departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on July 19, 2026.

Russia bans nighttime vessel movement at Novorossiysk port, industry sources say

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.

Foreign Ministry receives 45 reports of antisemitic incidents against Israelis abroad in last year


Israel's $50 million influence campaign reaches beyond Iran ceasefire - report

As 69% of US adults hold an unfavorable opinion of the Israeli government, Israel has spent an all-time high on hasbara at roughly $730 million, over four times the sum allowed in 2025.

Thousands of Jewish and Israeli Americans participate in the annual Israel Day Parade, the world’s largest pro-Israel parade, on May 31, in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who did not attend the march, is the first New York mayor not to do so.

Syria, Germany launch reconstruction committee, sign air transport agreement in Damascus

Syria and Germany established a joint committee on reconstruction and investment and signed an air transport agreement, paving the way for direct flights between the two countries.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa hold a press conference at the Chancellery, in Berlin, Germany March 30, 2026.

Israel should have escorted Ro Khanna on his West Bank visit - opinion

The controversy over Ro Khanna's visit raises questions about Israel's public diplomacy and visitor protocols.

US Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) is interviewed by Reuters during a visit to Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 9, 2026.

Israel works to restore diplomatic ties with Colombia, new embassy to be established in Jerusalem

The proposed embassy would represent a significant upgrade in relations and mark formal Colombian recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Colombia’s incoming foreign minister, Omar Bula Escobar (L), and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar shake hands after agreeing to work to repair Israel and Colombia's relations.

FM Sa'ar names MK Michel Buskila as new deputy foreign minister after Haskel resigns

Buskila’s potential appointment comes one day after previous deputy foreign minister Sharren Haskel announced that she was resigning from the government.

MK Michel Buskila, chairman of the Knesset Special Committee on the Eastern Border Communities, leads a committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, June 24, 2026.

UK summons senior Iranian diplomat over alleged proxy attacks in Europe

Britain on Monday designated the IRGC and a linked group as a security threat under new powers aimed at preventing foreign states from using proxies for activities such as surveillance and sabotage.

A general view of London, UK, June 29, 2026; Illustrative.

Sharren Haskel resigns as Israel's deputy FM over bill halting arrests of haredi draft dodgers

Haskel, a member of the New Hope party, heavily opposed the bills aiming to stop the arrest of draft dodgers and to allow haredim to not be drafted into the IDF.

Deputy Minister MK Sharren Haskel attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, December 2, 2025.

Israeli philanthropies expand educational centers for injured children in Ukraine

A similar educational center has already opened in Odesa, and organizers are considering expanding the initiative to additional parts of Ukraine.

The entrance sign to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 24, 2023, Jerusalem, Israel.

Netanyahu a ‘burden to Trump,' dismantled US-Israel ties, Liberman tells ‘Post’ - interview

“Trump wants to distance himself from him [Netanyahu]. The relationship has become a burden, and it is already hurting him in the upcoming US midterm elections," Liberman said.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

Israel agrees to extend earthquake aid in Venezuela after rare call between president, FM Sa'ar

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez requested an extension on Israeli aid in Venezuela ahead of the scheduled July 12 departure date as Israeli experts design a post-earthquake reconstruction plan.

Israel's Foreign Ministry and aid delegation to Venezuela meets with interim president Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 8.