Gideon Sa'ar

Gideon Sa'ar responds to Yvette Cooper’s criticism of Israel during UN Security Council meeting

Gideon Sa'ar sharply responded to Yvette Cooper's criticism of Israel's land policies at the UN, referencing the Balfour Declaration and historical British support for a Jewish homeland.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks during a stakeout before attending a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.
Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, addresses the Security Council during the meeting on the situation in the Middle East, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, US, February 18, 2026.

UN Security Council calls urgent meeting to discuss recent Israeli West Bank policies

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks during a stakeout before attending a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

Israel's FM Sa'ar set to fly out to US for inaugural Board of Peace summit, UN Security Council


Israel's cabinet members blame Jared Kushner for Turkish, Qatari presence on Gaza board

Ministers said Kushner “derailed” Israel’s 2020 sovereignty declaration and continues to pose obstacles because of close political and economic links with Arab leaders.

Jared Kushner looks on, as US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks in Hostages square, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 11, 2025

Israeli FM Gideon Sa’ar hosts Honduran president-elect in Jerusalem, vows reset in diplomatic ties

Sa’ar said Latin America is undergoing “major political change” and framed Asfura’s visit as an opportunity to reset ties.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosts Honduran President-elect Nasry “Tito” Asfura in Jerusalem, January 18, 2026.

FM Sa’ar holds call with EU officials to push for proscription of IRGC as terrorist organization

“Today, the Revolutionary Guards are leading the repression and massacre of Iran's citizens,” Sa’ar said, emphasizing the IRGC’s role in “the spread of terror and instability in the Middle East."

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks during a ceremony at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025

Israel, US sign joint statement on AI a month after Israel joins Pax Silica initiative

“Today's statement is further proof...Israel is an indispensable asset for America and its National Security interests,” Foreign Minister Sa'ar said.

Brig.-Gen. (Res.) Erez Eskel, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee at signing of joint AI statement

Sa’ar urges France to support EU designation of IRGC as terrorist group

Sa’ar said that an EU designation “would be both a moral and an effective step, and would send a clear message to the Iranian people: We hear your voice. You are not alone.”

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at the Knesset, December 2, 2025; illustrative.

Israel to 'immediately sever ties' with three UN agencies, international organizations, Sa'ar says

Gideon Sa'ar ordered the immediate severing of contact with UN Alliance of Civilizations, UN Energy, and Global Forum on Migration, accusing them of inefficiency and bias against Israel.

 UNITED NATIONS headquarters in New York City.

Coalition leaders call on Netanyahu to disobey High Court, block Ben-Gvir firing

“Unfortunately, we are witnessing clear attempts at a coup carried out through the law enforcement systems. This is, quite simply, a coup against democracy," Ben-Gvir said Monday.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives at the Supreme Court, in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

Netanyahu, Sa'ar meet with Japanese FM in his first bilateral diplomatic visit to Israel

Netanyahu congratulated Motegi and the delegation members on their visit to Israel and thanked them for their support.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi at his Jerusalem office, January 11, 2026.

Samoa to establish embassy in Jerusalem, deepen Israeli ties, PM Laoli Lauatea Schmidt says

Israel and Samoa deepen ties as Samoa plans embassy in Jerusalem, building on years of cooperation through MASHAV and UN support.

Prime Minister of Samoa La’auli Leuatea Schmidt spoke with Gideon Saar on Sunday January 11, 2026.

Grapevine, January 9, 2025: An embassy row in Jerusalem?

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