Gideon Sa'ar

Eitan Na'eh, Israel's first ambassador to Bahrain, dies at 62

Na'eh, aged 62, served as Israel's first ambassador to the Gulf country, following the signing of the Abraham Accords.

Ambassador Eitan Na'eh at his first day in the Manama, Bahrain embassy, November 30, 2021.
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

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

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

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

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

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


Israel considers shutting French consulate in Jerusalem, Paris threatens response - report

Israel's threat to shut France's Jerusalem consulate sparks warnings from Paris, raising tensions ahead of potential recognition of Palestinian statehood.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Jerusalem on October 24, 2023. Netanyahu reportedly has told Macron that he is not currently welcome in Israel.

Sa'ar confirms: Israel gives green light to Trump's hostage deal proposal - watch

Sa'ar also said the end of the war must be in accordance with the principles established by the security cabinet.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar in a meeting with Croatia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gordan Grlić Radman, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Zagreb, September 9, 2025.

Spain recalls amb. to Israel for consulations after Sa'ar makes antisemitism accusations

On Saturday, the Spanish government planned to approve sanctions against Israel at the next Council of Ministers meeting on Tuesday, El País reported. 

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at the 'Palacio de los Lopez' government palace during his official visit, in Asuncion, Paraguay July 23, 2025.

Denmark: We are not ready to recognize Palestine, Israel does not have recognition veto

"Establishment of a Palestinian state would put Israel's security in jeopardy," FM Gideon Sa'ar told his Danish counterpart in Jerusalem.

Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen meets with Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar in Jerusalem, September 7, 2025

Druze teens bring their story from Majdal Shams to Budapest through soccer

About 30 Druze teens from Majdal Shams, survivors of a Hezbollah rocket attack, will train and share their story in Hungary.

The scene at the soccer field where a rocket crashed in Majdal Shams, July 27, 2024.

Emmanuel Macron acknowledges 700 days since Oct. 7, calls for release of hostages in X/Twitter post

Macron wrote the post in four different languages: English, French, Hebrew, and Arabic.

 Image of French President Emmanuel Macron in front of images of the French and Israeli flag.

Macron need not visit Israel in light of Palestinian state recognition, Saar tells French FM

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar told his French counterpart that France’s push for Palestinian state recognition undermines Israel’s security, casting doubt on Macron’s visit.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) meets with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot (R) in Paris, April 3, 2025; illustrative.

Israel mulls West Bank annexation in response to int'l moves to recognize Palestinian state

Extension of Israeli sovereignty to the West Bank was on the agenda for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet meeting late on Sunday.

An Israeli flag flutters, as part of the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim is visible in the background, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.

US decision to revoke Palestinian visas contradicts int'l law, Mahmoud Abbas says

A source in the US State Department said that, in addition to Abbas, the US has denied visas to 80 other officials from the PA.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, US, September 26, 2024

Remains of second Gaza hostage recovered identified, Hamas confirms Mohammed Sinwar killed in May

IDF announces death of reservist in s. Gaza • IDF strike targets Hamas spokesman • Two IDF soldiers wounded in military grenade explosion • Houthis declare PM killed in Thursday Sanaa strike

Israelis block road 531 while attending a protest calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, August 26, 2025.