Gideon Sa'ar

FM Gideon Sa'ar: Sa’ar: Israel cannot base existential decisions on UN majority

“We were in the minority a year ago. We were in the minority two years ago, ten years ago, twenty years ago, and forty years ago,” Sa’ar said.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026
EU Commissioner for Mediterranean Dubravka Suica talks to media in the Berlaymont, the EU Commission headquarter on June 9, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium.

European commissioner discusses EU-Israel relationship, Gaza with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar

Demonstrators lift flags of Palestine and placards during a march calling for an end to war in the Gaza Strip and protesting the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel, on Mohammed V avenue in Rabat on October 5, 2025; illustrative.

Moroccan anti-Zionist movement calls for nationwide protests against FMs meeting, deepening ties

From left: Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar, US amb. to UN Mike Waltz, and Moroccan FM Nasser Bourita meet to discuss the upgrade of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel on September 16, 2026.

Israel, Morocco agree to upgrade diplomatic ties, expand flights at US-backed summit


Netanyahu pushes to reserve seats for Sa'ar, Kahlon in top ten Likud slots - report

The Likud is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss the party's future and to debate replacing the primaries with a “selection committee” system.

BENJAMIN NETANYAHU and finance minister Moshe Kahlon.

Sa'ar cites importance of Israel-Europe relations before meeting with EU Mediterranean Commissioner

"We believe in the importance of comprehensive, honest, and open dialogue with the EU," Sa'ar stated. "But 'dialogue' cannot just be one side dictating its political positions."

FOREIGN MINISTER Gideon Sa'ar and  European Union Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica.

Europe does not view Israel as an apartheid state, EU ambassador tells ‘Post’ - interview

EU Ambassador to Israel Michael Mann admits Jerusalem ties are strained, but stresses it "would be completely misleading to imagine that we make harsher comments about Israel than other countries."

The 'Post's' Amichai Stein with EU Ambassador to Israel Michael Mann on June 18, 2026.

Israel's FM cuts ties with EU foreign policy chief after latter's apartheid remarks

The statements were made during Kallas' recent trip to Mexico. Kallas responded to Sa'ar via X, reaffirming the EU's commitment to Israel as well as its commitment to the two-state solution.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at a press conference on the day of an EU-Israel Association Council with European Union foreign ministers in Brussels, Belgium, February 24, 2025.

Somaliland president leaves door open to future Israeli military presence in country - exclusive

Abdullahi is now seeking to expand cooperation with Israel across a broad range of sectors, including economic development, natural resources, agriculture, water management, and security.

The Post's Amichai Stein with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi on June 17, 2026.

Somaliland president makes historic first visit to Israel following country's recognition

The highlight of the visit is expected on Monday evening, with the official opening of Somaliland's embassy, marking the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Somaliland First Lady Fardowsa Mohamed Roble, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, President Isaac Herzog, and First Lady Michal Herzog in Jerusalem, June 14, 2026.

Israel to open representative office in Papua New Guinea, FM Sa'ar announces after talks with PM

Sa'ar said that he thanked Marape for his support and friendship with Israel, specifically noting that Marape had decided to move Papua New Guinea's embassy to Jerusalem in 2023.

PAPUA NEW Guinea Christian pilgrims take part in the annual support march for Israel in Jerusalem on the occasion of the Sukkot holiday, organized by the International Christian Embassy and the Jerusalem municipality, on October 15, 2008.

France pushes coordinated sanctions on Israel over West Bank violence

France is seeking to increase pressure on Israel through national sanctions over West Bank violence, European diplomats said.

A protester holds a Palestinian flag during a protest to condemn the IDF’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla at the Place de la Republique in Paris, France, October 2, 2025

'Turning a new page': Israel to open first ever embassy in Slovenia

Sa’ar added that he has already instructed Foreign Ministry Director-General Eden Bar Tal to begin the process of establishing the new embassy and the selection process for an ambassador. 

Slovenian flag; illustrative.

More than PR: Diplomacy means strengthening the relationships with our friends - editorial

Sometimes the wisest diplomatic investments are not made where support is weakest but where friendship has already been proven. This is one of those times.

THE FIRST residential Ambassador of Fiji to Israel, Jesoni Vitusagavulu, meets President Isaac Herzog, February 3, 2026.