Gideon Sa'ar

Israel recognizes Somaliland as two nations establish full diplomatic relations

Netanyahu congratulated Somaliland President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi and praised his leadership and commitment to security, stability, and peace. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state
View of the Holy Land buildings next to old apartment buildings in the Gonen neighborhood of Jerusalem, on January 19, 2020.

Editor's Notes: Diaspora Jews are buying homes in Israel, and it is not just real estate

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

Foreign criticism of West Bank settlements 'discriminatory against Jews,' Sa'ar says

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

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urges Diaspora Jews to make aliyah amid global antisemitism


Sa'ar announces forum with worldwide Jewish leaders to address growing antisemitism

Leaders from Jewish communities and organizations worldwide will participate in the J-50 Forum, to be held in Jerusalem from December 21 to 24.

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

Netanyahu, US envoy Barrack meet in Israel for talks on Syria security deal

According to a source who spoke with The Jerusalem Post on Sunday, the meeting was set to focus on Syria, define Israel’s red lines, and find ways to ensure they are not crossed.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US ambassador to Turkey and Syria envoy, Tom Barrack, meet in Jerualem, Israel. December 15, 2025.

'Writing was on the wall': Israeli politicians condemn Bondi Beach mass shooting

"Our hearts are with the community, and we stand with them," Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer said at the event honoring lone soldiers at the President's Residence in Jerusalem.

A woman holds a child in a blanket after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. Australian police said two people were in custody following reports of multiple gunshots on December 14 at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, urging the public to take shelter

PM Netanyahu holds phone conversation with Bolivian president amid resumed relations, PMO confirms

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Bolivian President Paz after the renewal of diplomatic ties, emphasizing security cooperation and boosting tourism between the nations.

An illustrative handshake between Israel and Bolivia's flags.

Ran Gvili, last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza, featured on two Times Square digital billboards

One billboard is part of an effort led by the Israeli Consulate in New York and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. The other was launched by the American Jewish Committee.

A billboard in Times Square calls for the release of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza. (Screenshot)

Sa’ar: Israel–Syria security deal ‘farther than before’ after Damascus raises new demands

"We want an agreement, but we are now farther from reaching one than we were a few weeks ago," Sa'ar said during The Jerusalem Post conference in Washington.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at The Jerusalem Post conference in Washington.

Israel, Bolivia renew diplomatic relations after years of estrangement following Gaza war

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Bolivia's Finance and Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinosa signed the agreement to renew diplomatic relations during a meeting in Washington.

Israel and Bolivia renewal of diplomatic relations.

Gideon Sa'ar 'laughs off' Mamadani's threat to arrest Netanyahu in 'New York Post' interview

 Sa'ar also slammed Hamas's refusal to disarm and lay down its weapons in accordance with the US-backed Gaza peace deal.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaking in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Marco Rubio to meet in Washington tomorrow - report

This marks the fourth meeting between the two, the most recent of which was during Rubio's visit to Israel in October.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (R) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) during a meeting in February; illustrative.

Evangelical Christian leaders on advocacy mission from 18 countries meet with Israeli leaders

The delegation was organized by the US-based Eagles’ Wings movement and its founder, Bishop Robert Stearns

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar meets with Eagles’ Wings Founder Bishop Robert Stearns

What did the gov’t approve for Israel’s 2026 state budget? - explainer

The 2026 budget passed its first test, yet the battles over defense, taxes, and reforms expose a government more focused on managing crises than shaping policy.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after a press conference at the ministry, December 4, 2025; illustrative.