Gideon Sa'ar

We are not mercenaries: Will Kurds become the boots on the ground against Tehran? - opinion

Kurdish forces may attack Iran, but only if the US and Israel guarantee political and military backing for their people.

KURDISH PESHMERGA fighters affiliated with PAK train in January near Erbil, Iraq.
Israeli Minister of foreign affairs Gideon Saar attends the lobby for Israel–United States relations at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026.

Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar tells ambassadors their countries must sever Iran ties

Emirati Ambassador to Israel Mohamed Al Khaja at a Ramadan iftar hosted by the Emirati embassy in Tel Aviv on February 26, 2026.

UAE ambassador hosts Israeli government officials for Ramadan iftar at Emirati embassy

Israeli soldiers participate in an official ceremony marking Israel's Memorial, Day one day ahead of Israel's 69'th Indepedence Day in Kiryat Shaul Military cemetery, Tel Aviv on May 1'st, 2017.

Female former IDF soldier detained in Turkey, released following US pressure - report


Gideon Sa'ar attends Washington conference on breaking mineral dependency in China

The meeting aimed to formalize a coalition to create alternative supply chains that are resilient against potential for China to curb exports.

Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem December 2, 2025.

Nobel Prize laureate Machado meets FM Sa'ar, calls for resumption of Venezuelan-Israeli relations

"Israel and Venezuela have historically shared very close ties, which we will reclaim and strengthen in this new era of democracy and freedom," Machado assured in her statement.

FM Gideon Sa'ar met with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.

Somaliland moves toward Israel trade pact, signals access to lithium and minerals

Following Israeli recognition, Somaliland is seeking a trade and investment deal and has signaled willingness to offer access to key mineral resources.

The flag of Somaliland is seen during a campaign rally of the main opposition party Waddani in Hargeisa on November 8, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Somaliland presidential election.

'Region does not need new war': EU designates Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organization

Israel welcomed the move, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar calling it "an important and historic decision."

Here, posters display assassinated military leaders, including IRGC commander-in-chief Hossein Salami (center), in Tehran at the end of June.

Foreign Minister Sa’ar meets Togo’s top diplomat in Jerusalem, vows to deepen ties

The meeting focused on counterterrorism cooperation and Iran’s nuclear ambitions, according to statements by the ministers.

Togo's Foreign Minister Robert Dussey and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar meet in Jerusalem opn January 29, 2026.

'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return

Leaders across Israel paid tribute as the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili were brought home, closing the chapter of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

Itzik Gvili, father of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, places his hands on the coffin containing his son's remains, January 26, 2026.

Sa'ar meets with Azerbaijani president on energy, AI as Baku eyes Israeli agri-tech

The talks focused on advancing bilateral relations, with an emphasis on deepening cooperation in energy, artificial intelligence, agriculture, water management, defense, and tourism.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar is seen meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, in Baku, on Monday, January 26, 2026.

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.

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

Ministers said Kushner “derailed” Israel’s 2020 sovereignty declaration and continues to pose obstacles because of close political and economic links with Arab leaders.

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

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

Sa’ar said Latin America is undergoing “major political change” and framed Asfura’s visit as an opportunity to reset ties.

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