Gideon Sa'ar

Gideon Sa'ar is an Israeli politician and is currently the country's foreign minister.

He was born in Tel Aviv, where he also primarily grew up. He holds degrees in law and political science from Tel Aviv University.

He is married to Israeli news anchor Geual Even with whom he has two children. He has two other children from his first wife, Shelly. 

Sa'ar clerked as an aide to the attorney-general and then for the state attorney before swerving into politics in 1999, eventually winning a seat in the Knesset on the Likud's list. 

After taking a hiatus from politics, Sa'ar returned in 2017 and in December 2020 announced the formation of his own political party, New Hope. This led to a merger with Benny Gantz to form the National Unity Party, which he then broke off from in order to join the government.

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Israel assumes presidency of IHRA, marking 80 years since end of Holocaust

Israel's presidency term will last one year, until February 2026, and will be chaired by Dani Dayan - the current Yad Vashem chairman.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) at the Supreme Court

Levin-Sa’ar compromise politicizes judicial selection process, A-G says

A-G warns that the proposed judicial selection reform prioritizes politics over professionalism, risking judicial independence and altering the balance of Israel’s legal system.

European Jewish leader to 'Post': Jews, Israel can never cooperate with AfD, FPO

"We have a problem with parties that cross a certain red line, on the Left and Right, when it comes to antisemitism," EJC president, Dr. Ariel Muzicant said.

02/03/2025

Sa'ar: Some EU parties need to improve anti-Israeli, antisemitic rhetoric to get our engagement

Gideon Sa'ar recaps his trip to the European Union and tells the Post about the new reality in Europe.

 Iranians burn the U.S. flag during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran,

'Military option' on table to halt Tehran's nuclear threat, Sa'ar warns

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar warned that time was running out to prevent Tehran from accessing nuclear weapons, and the Islamic regime was already capable of producing a “couple of bombs.”

Sa'ar: Hamas, PIJ creating a new front against Israel in Syria

Sa'ar further addressed the new Syrian government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, dubbing it "a Jihadist Islamist terror group."

Israel breaks silence, engages with 'right-wing' European parties, Foreign Ministry reveals

The parties are the National Rally (France), the Sweden Democrats, and Vox (Spain).

24/02/2025

EU and Israel to discuss Gaza's future, regional politics

Israeli and EU officials will discuss rebuilding Gaza and tensions in the Middle East.

By REUTERS
24/02/2025

Netanyahu calls meeting with defense sector on hostage deal, prisoner release

Netanyahu will meet with Defense Ministry officials on Saturday night to review the prisoner release and hostage deal.

Gazans can emigrate, halting Palestinian resurgence is top priority - FM

He stressed that Israel’s main priority remains preventing the reemergence of an armed Palestinian force in Gaza.

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