Gideon Sa'ar

FM Sa'ar reveals links between Hamas, Global Sumud Flotilla at US summit on political terrorism

Sa’ar described the links between radical left-wing political movements in the West and Islamist terrorist organizations, asserting that the ties pose a threat to the values of freedom and democracy.

|ByGOLDIE KATZ
Tiago Avila, a Brazilian citizen and leading pro-Palestinian activist, next to Greta Thunberg, in front of the Global Sumud Flotilla in June 2025. In the top photo, he is seen paying his last respects at the funeral of Hezbollah Secretary General and terrorist leader Hassan Nasrallah.
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.

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.

|BySHIR PERETS
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.

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.

|ByANNA BARSKY, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

Israel launches 'Masa diplomacy' program in push for pro-Israel advocacy through Diaspora youth

The program, proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar, stemmed from the rising antisemitism and disinformation surrounding Israel.

|ByHADAR KATSMAN

Israel must fight back against antisemitic bullying disguised as journalism - opinion

Biased reporting on Israel is shaping a dangerous alternative reality with worldwide consequences for Jews.

MAY 22, 2026ByDAVID BEN-BASAT
Headquarters of the New York Times in Manhattan, which has thus far only been the site of anti-Israel demonstrations. Where is the New York Jewish community?

Czech FM vows to block EU sanctions against Israel after meeting with FM Sa'ar

“The Czech Republic will stand by Israel from this moment on, we will not allow any more trade sanctions, even if we have to block it as a single country,” Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka stated.

MAY 20, 2026ByGOLDIE KATZ
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Czech Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Petr Macinka holding a joint press conference in Prague on May 20, 2026.

Somaliland embassy to be based in Jerusalem, newly inaugurated ambassador says

Somaliland announced it will open its embassy in Jerusalem, while Israel will establish its embassy in Hargeisa, marking growing ties and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

MAY 19, 2026ByJAMES GENN
President Isaac Herzog shakes hands with Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi, after receiving his credentials at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, May 18, 2026.

Croatian president not approving Israel’s proposed ambassador due to ‘policies of Israeli gov’t’

The official statement came after Israeli media reported that Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has been refusing for seven months to approve the appointment of Israel’s ambassador to the country.

MAY 18, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025.

Embassies in Jerusalem: Gov't approves proposal allocating budget for relocations to capital

The proposal includes allocating budgets for incentive packages for relocating embassies, encouraging meetings and delegations in Jerusalem, and fostering cooperation in additional fields.

MAY 17, 2026ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin

Israel to take legal action against 'New York Times' over claims of 'dog rape' of Palestinians

PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar instructed officials to prepare a defamation lawsuit against "one of the most hideous and distorted lies ever published" on Israel.

MAY 14, 2026BySHIR PERETS
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar holds up a copy of The New York Times as he speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting at the United Nations headquarters on in New York City on August 5, 2025.

Europe approves sanctions on West Bank settlers, Hamas leadership

The EU's decision came shortly after Hungary's new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, was inaugurated. Predecessor Viktor Orban often used a veto to block EU sanctions on Israel.

MAY 11, 2026BySHIR PERETS
MAN walks in the Jewish outpost of Yahish Zion, near the Jewish settlement of Psagot, in the West Bank.

Israel to supply Germany with jet fuel amid shortages caused by Iran war

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar informed Germany's Economic Affairs and Energy Minister of the decision during his recent trip to Berlin.

MAY 6, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (R) and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar shake hands after a press conference at the Foreign Office in Berlin on May 5, 2026.

Serbia’s FM Djuric to ‘Post’: Strategic partnership with Israel ‘historic step forward’ - interview

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric is cousins with Nova survivor and former Hamas hostage Alon Ohel. The FM said he "never believed" he would be able to walk through Tel Aviv with him.

MAY 3, 2026ByALEX WINSTON
Serbia's Foreign Minister Marko Djuric meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister's Office as part of his official visit to Israel, April 30, 2026.

Sinking the ‘condom flotilla’: How Israel took control of the Global Sumud Flotilla narrative

Israeli officials conducted a combined operation to neutralize both the Global Sumud Flotilla itself and its explosive potential in the international narrative.

MAY 2, 2026ByANNA BARSKY
Vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted on international waters by the Israeli Navy, sail off the city of Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, May 1, 2026.