Israel bans Spanish ministers after Madrid imposes sanctionsSpain announces arms embargo on Israel and a partial trade ban, with plans to blacklist Israeli leaders - prompting Israeli foreign minister to ban two Spanish ministers. September 8, 2025
Israeli FM heads to Hungary, Croatia for diplomatic visitDuring his trip, Sa’ar is also scheduled to meet with Montenegro President Jakov Milatović and Romanian Foreign Minister Luminița Odobescu. September 8, 2025
Israel warns France that Macron won’t be welcome to visitNetanyahu responded in a Telegram interview Thursday that the move to violated accords signed with the Palestinian Liberation Organization requiring negotiations on disputed issues. September 4, 2025
Fiji to inaugurate Jerusalem embassy in mid-SeptemberSix countries currently have their embassies in Israel’s capital—the United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, Paraguay, and Papua New Guinea. September 4, 2025
‘Europe must choose: Israel or Hamas,’ says Israel’s FMEarly last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote a letter to Macron, accusing him of encouraging antisemitism in his country by calling for international recognition of a Palestinian state. August 25, 2025
Israeli FM Sa’ar to meet Secretary of State Rubio in WashingtonThe foreign minister will also meet with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, whom he hosted in Israel in May. August 24, 2025
Israel FM Sa’ar to revoke visas from Australian representatives to PA after ban on RothmanRothman: Australia's 'decision to deny me the opportunity to come and speak to my people … is clear and blatant antisemitism that gives a boost to terrorism.' August 18, 2025
Israel retaliates after Australia bans Coalition lawmakerIsrael's Foreign Ministry moves to expel Australian envoys to the Palestinian Authority, after Australia barred senior Israeli lawmaker and announced plans to recognize unilateral Palestinian state. August 18, 2025
Israeli cabinet considers closing French consulate over Palestine recognitionFrance’s move makes it the largest Western power and first G7 nation to commit to Palestinian recognition, but Macron won’t be alone come September. August 17, 2025
‘Shameful’ New York Times refuses to publish photos of starved hostages, says Israeli FMIsrael’s foreign minister excoriates foreign media outlets, including The New York Times and Washington Post, which prominently featured photographs of Gazans allegedly starving while refusing to publish photographs of emaciated Israeli hostages. August 4, 2025
Israeli FM blasts Dutch anti-Israel policies, may interfere with hostage dealSa'ar: "The pressure should have been directed at Hamas and not at Israel." By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar summoned Dutch Ambassador to Israel Marriët Schuurman fo... July 29, 2025
Sa’ar: Israel backs Ukraine, urges global action on IranForeign Minister Gideon Sa’ar arrived in Ukraine on Wednesday for a show of solidarity, condemning Russia’s 'brutal' war. July 23, 2025
Sa’ar signals openness to negotiate permanent ceasefireThe war in Gaza could end tomorrow if Hamas releases the 50 hostages and lays down its weapons,' Sa'ar said. July 9, 2025
Israel to open embassy in EstoniaSa'ar with Estonia’s prime minister, Kristen Michal, and Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, during which Sa’ar praised the Baltic state for its digital innovation. July 3, 2025
Sa’ar urges ‘snapback’ sanctions after Iran suspends IAEA cooperationTehran’s state-run Mehr news agency reported earlier on Wednesday that Pezeshkian had approved the bill, which bans IAEA inspectors from entering the country. July 2, 2025
Israeli ministers mull alliance to block Gaza ceasefireOpposition leader promises to vote for the deal if the right-wing religious nationalists break with the government over the plan. July 2, 2025
Israeli FM: World must not be duped by TehranSa’ar’s tweet referenced Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who said that the Iranian parliament voted to halt cooperation with the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog. June 28, 2025
Sa’ar: IRGC attempted terror attack on Israelis in CyprusMeanwhile, Cypriot police have in recent days stepped up security around Jewish-linked sites, including synagogues and hotels where Israeli tourists are staying. June 22, 2025
WATCH: ‘This is clearly a war crime—deliberately targeting civilians,’ says Israel’s foreign minister on Soroka Hospital attackAt the scene of the Iranian missile strike on Soroka Hospital, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar condemned the attack as a clear war crime, accusing the Ayatollah of deliberately targeting civilians. June 19, 2025
Israel approves over 1,000 new homes in Samaria, eyes further expansionThe Israeli government gave final approval for the construction of more than 1,000 new housing units in the Samarian town of Eli. June 4, 2025
Ireland moves to ban imports from Israeli ‘settlements’ in Judea & SamariaThe Irish government has approved the drafting of legislation that would prohibit the import of goods originating in Israeli “settlements” located in Judea and Samaria. May 28, 2025
US Secretary of Homeland Security praises Netanyahu during Jerusalem visitHuckabee stated that Noem would become the first U.S. cabinet secretary to take part in participate in an official Yom Yerushalayim, or Jerusalem Day, celebration. May 26, 2025
Israel warns it will annex Judea & Samaria if Palestinian state recognizedIsraeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has reportedly warned multiple foreign governments that Israel will apply sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria if bid for unilateral Palestinian statehood succeeds. May 26, 2025
Far-left Israeli leader accuses IDF of mass murder of Gaza childrenFormer IDF Deputy Chief of Staff and head of The Democrats party Yair Golan sparks firestorm after publicly accusing the Israeli military of targeting Gaza civilians and killing babies for sport. May 20, 2025
Sa’ar rejects Palestinian state bid, backs US Gaza planSa'ar also emphasized that Israeli forces will not distribute aid, but will instead 'secure the perimeter.' May 11, 2025
‘I accuse Guterres and UNRWA of enabling terrorism’: Israeli foreign ministerHe accused the international body of systematically undermining Israel’s right to defend itself, pointing to previous ICJ rulings that targeted Israel’s actions following the October 7 Hamas attack. April 28, 2025
UN court puts Israel on trial for barring Gaza aidIsraeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar excoriates the United Nations as UN court holds hearing on permissibility of IDF maintaining siege on the Gaza Strip. April 28, 2025
Bank of Israel pushes back on plan to cripple Hamas by withdrawing 200 shekel billsIsrael's Foreign Minister threatens to have Knesset legislate end of 200 shekel bill if Bank of Israel refuses to back plan to hamstring Hamas financially. April 28, 2025
No decision made on Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuke facilities, says FMIsraeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar denies reports Israel has decided carry out strike on Iranian nuclear program next month, says Jerusalem still open to diplomatic path to resolve crisis. April 20, 2025
‘Reward for terrorism’: Israel criticizes French intention to recognize a Palestinian stateForeign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called President Macron’s announcement a 'reward for terrorism’ that distances peace. April 10, 2025
Israeli Foreign Minister says not ruling out diplomacy to stop Iran nuclear weaponIran denies seeking nuclear weapons, but the US and Europe are convinced otherwise. April 4, 2025
Israel’s top diplomat urges Lebanese people to break free from ‘Iranian occupation’'Lebanon has grown tired of the wars of others on its land,' Lebanese president Joseph Aoun told the Iranian officials. February 25, 2025
Israel to cease participation in UN human rights councilIsrael remains the only nation regarding which the body has a dedicated agenda item, which Sa’ar said was clear evidence of institutional bias. February 6, 2025
What was behind the release of five Thai hostages?Foreign Minister Gideon Saar urged his Thai counterpart to press the Egyptian and Qatari mediators while final deal details were being discussed. January 30, 2025
Irish president bashes Israel at Holocaust memorial eventIreland's Michael Higgins 'resorted to cheap and despicable provocation,' said Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. January 27, 2025
Hungarian and Israeli ministers condemn ICC over arrest warrants for Israeli leadersSaar also updated Peter Szertö on developments in Syria and Lebanon, where a two-month ceasefire with Hezbollah is due to expire on Sunday. January 24, 2025
Government presents softened judicial reform planThe proposal seeks reforms to the way judges are appointed and Basic Laws function. January 10, 2025
Sa’ar calls for national plan to prepare for mass aliyahThe top diplomat noted a rise in immigration from France and Britain was already evident. January 2, 2025
Israeli FM calls new Syrian government a ‘gang of terrorists’Sa'ar described the new Syrian government as 'an Islamist regime aiming to establish unified control over all of Syria.' December 28, 2024
Israel to lobby EU, UK to designate Houthis as terrorists“The Houthis pose a threat not only to Israel but to the region and the entire world,” Sa’ar said in a statement. December 24, 2024
‘Antisemitic liar’ – Israel’s FM slams Irish president over latest slander'Let us not forget that Ireland was at best neutral during World War II,' says Israel's Foreign Minister. December 18, 2024
Israel closes its embassy in Ireland over Dublin’s ‘extreme anti-Israel policies’Israeli foreign minister orders shuttering of Israel's embassy in Dublin more than half a year after Jerusalem recalled its ambassador to Ireland following its recognition of unilateral Palestinian statehood. December 15, 2024
Dutch FM’s Israel visit canceled after the Netherlands said it would arrest NetanyahuThe Netherlands was the first of at least 6 European countries to declare they would abide by the ICC’s decision. November 22, 2024
Sa’ar to re-enter Israel’s Netanyahu-led governmentSa’ar’s entry into the coalition as minister-without-portfolio was unanimously approved by government ministers, September 29, 2024
‘This is madness’ – US furious over Netanyahu plan to fire defense ministerBiden administration furious over potential cabinet shake-up, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'would be crazy' to replace Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. September 17, 2024
Netanyahu poised to fire Defense Minister Gallant and replace him with New Hope chief Saar – reportSources close to the prime minister say he is on the verge of firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and is preparing to bring in a party from the Opposition to bolster his government. September 16, 2024
New right-wing Israeli party would be largest if elections were todayGantz said, 'It was an easy decision to enter the government, but the decision to leave was very difficult.' June 12, 2024
Israeli minister working to bring Iran to ICJ on genocide chargesSince Oct. 7, Iran has continuously threatened to launch a regional conflict against Israel. January 30, 2024
Claim that reforms will end democracy ‘without foundation’: Netanyahu blasts oppositionNetanyahu quoted Yair Lapid and Gideon Sa'ar, who themselves had pushed for similar reforms but are now leading the protest movement against the new government. January 8, 2023
Don’t extend coalition negotiation deadline for Netanyahu, justice minister urges HerzogGideon Sa'ar suggested that the Likud might make the request just so that it could pass problematic laws before the new government is sworn in. December 6, 2022
Despite Lapid’s words at UN, Israel is sabotaging 2-state solution, Palestinians sayThe Lapid government’s actions show that it is working to sabotage the two-state solution, a senior PA official told The Jerusalem Post. September 23, 2022
Gantz, Sa’ar to run as partners in upcoming Israeli electionAccording to the latest polls, Sa’ar’s New Hope party is not likely to pass the threshold for election to the Knesset. July 10, 2022
Israeli government takes aim at social media botsNew Israeli regulation will force operators of social media ‘bots’ to clearly mark automated messages. June 23, 2022
Israeli justice minister: Partnership with Islamist party may have ‘exhausted itself’After the government fails to pass an extension of Israeli law to Judea and Samaria, Gideon Sa’ar says the coalition's vote against the renewal 'borders on madness.' June 9, 2022
Emergency bill fails; Judea, Samaria communities in crisis – will gov’t fall?Failure to pass the bill not only threatens the coalition, but also the well-being of Jewish residents who could lose access to national health care and other basic needs. June 7, 2022
Vote giving basic rights to Jews in Judea, Samaria could bring govt downThe Opposition is vowing to vote against an emergency bill that it essentially supports in order to break the coalition. June 6, 2022
Judea and Samaria law must be renewed or coalition falls – MK’s ultimatumThe law enables Israeli citizens living in Judea and Samaria to receive the same benefits as those living in pre-1967 Israeli territory and to be prosecuted in Israeli criminal courts. June 1, 2022
Could terrorists’ families be exiled to Gaza?>Bennett reportedly looking into legal pathway to forcibly repatriate terrorists' families from Judea and Samaria to the Gaza Strip. May 16, 2022
A first: Muslim judge gets permanent seat on Israel’s Supreme CourtThe selection was not without controversy, as Kabub has been associated with nationalistic Arab elements. February 24, 2022
Israel to pass anti-boycott regulations following Ben & Jerry’s, Amnesty controversiesThe legislation would prevent businesses that boycott Israel from participating in state tenders. February 7, 2022
