Gideon Sa'ar

Right 'sounds alarm' over Gantz withdrawal as Left consolidates ahead of elections

Gantz's withdrawal sparks warnings from Sa'ar and Smotrich over wasted right-wing votes, while left-wing leaders welcome the decision and rally ahead of the elections.

Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid and Minister of Defense Benny Gantz attend a plenum session in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on May 23, 2022. (Illustrative)
Minister Omar Bula cuts the ribbon, FM Gideon Saar and Mayor Moshe Lion -  credit Rafi Ben Hakoon - GPO.jpeg - Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar cuts the ribbon, alongside  Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion,  at the inauguration of Colombia's embassy in

Colombia deepens ties with Israel, considers Holocaust alliance membership after embassy opening

Britain's Green Party leader Zack Polanski attends a Green Party conference in Brighton, Britain, October 2, 2026.

The UK's Green Party declare Zionism racism, exposing their double standards - opinion

A new Embassy of Colombia is established in Jerusalem, October 14, 2026.

Colombia inaugurates new embassy in Jerusalem in reversal from previous break with Israel


Israel considering additional steps against Netherlands over trade ban against West Bank products

According to the source, Israel's policy on the matter has not changed: Israel has acted, is acting, and will continue to act against those who act against it.

A protester draped in a Palestinian flag holds up a sign at a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands May 24, 2024.

From the Pacific to Jerusalem: The special alliance between Nauru and Israel - opinion

Nauru’s new embassy in Jerusalem reflects years of diplomatic support for Israel and a friendship that has endured international pressure.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs minister.

Japan lowers travel advisory level for Israel after dialogue between Sa'ar, Japanese counterpart

According to Japanese media, the new designations, which further apply to the West Bank, do not apply to the Israel-Lebanon border area or the Gaza Strip.

General view of the Japanese Foreign Ministry is seen August 1, 2003 in Tokyo, Japan; Illustrative.

No. 15: Netanyahu's key partners and challengers shaping Israel's future

Following the October elections, the influence of these figures could change dramatically, depending on the balance of power between Netanyahu’s camp and the opposition bloc.

(L-R clockwise) Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich, Arye Deri, Gideon Sa'ar, Yair Lapid, Avigdor Liberman, Yuli Edelstein.

Reform UK would 'undo' Labour’s damage to Israel ties, Nigel Farage tells 'Post' - exclusive

Farage spoke to the Post following a phone call with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Wednesday - a conversation Farage described as "very productive."

Reform UK Party Leader Nigel Farage speaks during a press conference on a plan to deport foreign prisoners on August 10, 2026 at Royal Horseguards Hotel in London, England.

Sa'ar confirms Israel will not expel Palestinians from Gaza Strip during visit to Slovenia

Sa’ar was present in Slovenia for the opening of the first Israeli embassy in the capital of Ljubljana and to meet with his Slovenian counterpart for the signing of a cooperation agreement.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks at a press conference during his visit, in Ljubljana, Slovenia September 9, 2026.

Israeli embassy in Slovenia opens as relations thaw between the countries

Protests were scheduled against the opening of the embassy on Wednesday evening by student movements, a left-wing political opposition party, and pro-Palestinian groups.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and his Slovenian counterpart open Israel's first embassy in Slovenia on September 9, 2026.

FM Sa'ar: Israel to close UK consulate in east Jerusalem, expel reps. from CMCC over sanctions

Israel bans entry of 12 British officials and MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana • FM's countermeasures also include termination of British training of PA security forces in Ramallah

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026

Hind Rajab Foundation files criminal complaint against FM Sa'ar ahead of visit to Slovenia

At this stage, there is no indication that Slovenian authorities have opened proceedings in response to the complaint. The Foreign Ministry has not yet issued a response.

FOREIGN MINISTER Gideon Sa'ar speaks at the Foreign Ministry's Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony, April 13, 2026.

UK to ‘reset policy’ on West Bank settlements, Miliband tells parliament

Miliband spoke during his first question-and-answer session with lawmakers since he and the government he represents were sworn into office in July.  

Israeli settlement structures being installed near the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh, in the West Bank, August 10, 2026