Gideon Sa'ar

Israel, Morocco agree to upgrade diplomatic ties, expand flights at US-backed summit

The meeting of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, and US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz comes a day after the sixth anniversary of the Abraham Accords.

From left: Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar, US amb. to UN Mike Waltz, and Moroccan FM Nasser Bourita meet to discuss the upgrade of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel on September 16, 2026.
A protester draped in a Palestinian flag holds up a sign at a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands May 24, 2024.

Israel considering additional steps against Netherlands over trade ban against West Bank products

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs minister.

From the Pacific to Jerusalem: The special alliance between Nauru and Israel - opinion

General view of the Japanese Foreign Ministry is seen August 1, 2003 in Tokyo, Japan; Illustrative.

Japan lowers travel advisory level for Israel after dialogue between Sa'ar, Japanese counterpart


No. 15: Netanyahu's key partners and challengers shaping Israel's future

Following the October elections, the influence of these figures could change dramatically, depending on the balance of power between Netanyahu’s camp and the opposition bloc.

(L-R clockwise) Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich, Arye Deri, Gideon Sa'ar, Yair Lapid, Avigdor Liberman, Yuli Edelstein.

Reform UK would 'undo' Labour’s damage to Israel ties, Nigel Farage tells 'Post' - exclusive

Farage spoke to the Post following a phone call with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Wednesday - a conversation Farage described as "very productive."

Reform UK Party Leader Nigel Farage speaks during a press conference on a plan to deport foreign prisoners on August 10, 2026 at Royal Horseguards Hotel in London, England.

Sa'ar confirms Israel will not expel Palestinians from Gaza Strip during visit to Slovenia

Sa’ar was present in Slovenia for the opening of the first Israeli embassy in the capital of Ljubljana and to meet with his Slovenian counterpart for the signing of a cooperation agreement.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks at a press conference during his visit, in Ljubljana, Slovenia September 9, 2026.

Israeli embassy in Slovenia opens as relations thaw between the countries

Protests were scheduled against the opening of the embassy on Wednesday evening by student movements, a left-wing political opposition party, and pro-Palestinian groups.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and his Slovenian counterpart open Israel's first embassy in Slovenia on September 9, 2026.

FM Sa'ar: Israel to close UK consulate in east Jerusalem, expel reps. from CMCC over sanctions

Israel bans entry of 12 British officials and MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana • FM's countermeasures also include termination of British training of PA security forces in Ramallah

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026

Hind Rajab Foundation files criminal complaint against FM Sa'ar ahead of visit to Slovenia

At this stage, there is no indication that Slovenian authorities have opened proceedings in response to the complaint. The Foreign Ministry has not yet issued a response.

FOREIGN MINISTER Gideon Sa'ar speaks at the Foreign Ministry's Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony, April 13, 2026.

UK to ‘reset policy’ on West Bank settlements, Miliband tells parliament

Miliband spoke during his first question-and-answer session with lawmakers since he and the government he represents were sworn into office in July.  

Israeli settlement structures being installed near the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh, in the West Bank, August 10, 2026

Sa'ar, Herzog meet officials from DRC in tie strengthening visit to Israel

Israel and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have had rocky ties since the DRC severed relations following pressure from the Arab League after the Yom Kippur War in 1973.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar sits with Democratic Republic of the Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner during a visit to Israel on September 1, 2026.

As Europe remains divided over Israel, North Macedonia finds new reasons to stand with Jerusalem

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: North Macedonia's FM says Skopje is prioritizing closer ties with Israel through direct flights, trade and defense cooperation, while warning that Iran also threatens Europe.

NORTH MACEDONIA’S Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski sits with ‘The Jerusalem Post’ during his day-long visit to Israel. His meeting with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar focused heavily on expanding bilateral ties.

Israel now has the power to respond to action against it with diplomatic consequences - editorial

“Our message is clear,” Sa’ar wrote. “Those who act against Israel will have no foothold in the region. Israel will not allow measures to be taken against it without a response.”

FOREIGN MINISTER Gideon Sa'ar and  European Union Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica.