Foreign Ministry

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.
A delegation from Somaliland visits Israel.

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

Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu's political opposition must present clear policies - opinion

ZAKA’s International Division discovered a man unconscious in his room in Paris, February 16, 2026.

Israeli tourist, 51, found dead in Paris hotel room, ZAKA says


Dore Gold, influential diplomat and Netanyahu confidant, dies at 71

“He was endowed with unique intellectual integrity, capability for action, and genuine love for the State of Israel," Netanyahu said.

Dore Gold

European Jewish leader to 'Post': Jews, Israel can never cooperate with AfD, FPO - exclusive

"We have a problem with parties that cross a certain red line, on the Left and Right, when it comes to antisemitism," EJC president, Dr. Ariel Muzicant said.

 Co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) Alice Weidel gives a media statement in Berlin, Germany, February 25, 2025.

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.

Influencers witness the aftermath: A journey to Israel’s South with the Foreign Ministry

On a recent visit to Israel, a group of international influencers witnessed firsthand the devastation, resilience, and untold stories that followed one of the darkest days in the country’s history.

 First Lady Michal Herzog and Rachel Goldberg Polin at the President’s Residence, meeting with the influencer delegation.

Thai nationals held captive by Hamas for 15 months return home

Thailand's foreign ministry said a Thai national is still believed to be held captive by Hamas. 

 Relatives hug a released Thai hostage, who was kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and held in Gaza, as the hostages arrive in Thailand following their release, at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, in Samut Prakan, Thailand

Italy sends €104M in aid to Gaza, West Bank, expands 'Food for Gaza' initiative

Italy is donating the supplies, including water distribution tanks and winter relief items to the UN's World Food Programme as part of the 'Food for Gaza' scheme.

 Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani

Five Thai nationals released from Gaza captivity given permanent resident status

At least one living Thai hostage, Pinta Nattapong, 35, remains in captivity.

 Released Thai hostages stand for a picture with Thailand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa, in Beer Yaakov, Israel

Taliban and Iran's top diplomats meet to tackle migrants, water rights, and security

This meeting between foreign ministers is the highest-level delegation publicized since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with Afghanistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul, Afghanistan January 26, 2025.

Biblical map posted by MFA stirs diplomatic storm

Jordanian, Palestinian outlets reject ‘fabrication of history’, denounce ‘allegations, illusions and vile aspirations’

 Biblical map posted by MFA stirs diplomatic storm

At UN Security Council meeting, Israel warns Houthis of consequences for missile attacks

The US reiterated that it condemned the Houthis’ latest attacks on Israel and supports Israel’s right to self-defense at the UNSC meeting.

 A general view of the United Nations Security Council during a meeting on "Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe," at the UN headquarters in New York, US, May 4, 2023.