Foreign Ministry

Israeli ministry dealing with and overseeing all matters concerning international affairs

Iran denies requesting meeting with US, state media reports

US President Donald Trump's Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff said he would meet with Iranian diplomats "next week or so."

 Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaee speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, October 21, 2024.
 A woman looks at destroyed vehicles at the site of a damaged school, which was hit during Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 4, 2025.

FM Sa'ar: Israel to provide additional aid to Ukraine, including water supply systems

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Israeli couple stranded in Colombia after surrogacy birth due to sudden entry regulation change

 Yair Netanyahu over a backdrop of Lahav 433

Yair Netanyahu summoned to give testimony in diplomatic passports investigation


Next Iranian military chief should be 'extremely cautious', FM Sa'ar says

"I'd recommend that whoever is offered that position think it through. If he accepts, extreme caution is recommended," Sa'ar said.

Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar against backdrop of scene of Washington murder, May 22, 2025. (illustration)

'We want good relations with Israel' EU Foreign Affairs chief Kaja Kallas tells 'Post' – interview

In an exclusive interview with The Jerusalem Post, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas talked about EU-Israel relations, the Israel-Hamas war, and aid in Gaza.

 EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas attends the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 31, 2025.

Gov't approves financial assistance to move embassies to Jerusalem

The government approved funding to support embassies moving to Jerusalem.

 Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meet in Munich, February 14, 2025.

Kristi Noem commemorates Washington terror victims in Jerusalem

"The US also has no partner more effective than Israel," Sa'ar added.

 Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) greets US Homeland Security Secretary Kristy Noem (R) at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, May 26, 2025.

Ben-Gvir says Netanyahu offered him position of foreign minister, but he refused

“The PM offered me the position of foreign minister—but I refused,” Ben-Gvir said during a visit to the town of Omer.

 Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of the testimony of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the trial against him, December 10, 2024.

Tel Aviv tourism fair draws strength from regional allies as global presence shrinks

Despite a reduced international presence, Israel’s largest tourism fair showcased strong regional partnerships and a surge in domestic promotion.

 Views from inside IMTM 2025, Tel Aviv.

Deputy FM Haskel attends Gabon president’s inauguration, strengthens Israel-Africa ties

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel strengthens Israel's ties with Africa at Gabon president’s inauguration, exploring new avenues for cooperation in agriculture, health, and security.

 Sharren Haksel in attendance at a diplomatic event in Gabon.

Can there be reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians? - opinion

What made Oct. 7 even more gut-wrenching was the open celebration by Palestinians. Videos showed people in Gaza handing out sweets, waving flags, and praising Hamas.

People visit the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im, near the Israeli-Gaza border, December 31, 2023

UN's Guterres is whitewashing UNRWA's part in October 7 massacre, Israeli FM says

"At this very moment, the ICJ is beginning deliberations in another shameful proceeding against Israel," Sa'ar said.

 Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accuses UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of whitewashing UNRWA's alleged terror ties, April 28, 2025.

Christians in Israel slam Netanyahu's 'disrespectful' response to Pope's death

This comes after several Israeli diplomatic missions deleted condolence messages after Pope Francis's passing.

 A framed photo of Pope Francis, presented by the Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, is seen outside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City, following Mass for the late pontiff April 23, 2025.

Netanyahu expresses condolences for Pope Francis' death

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his condolences to the Catholic world for Pope Francis' death three days after pontiff passed away.

 Pope Francis looks on, at a mass to open the Synod of Bishops in St. Peter's square at the Vatican, October 2, 2024.