Gideon Sa'ar

Israel mulls West Bank annexation in response to int'l moves to recognize Palestinian state

Extension of Israeli sovereignty to the West Bank was on the agenda for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet meeting late on Sunday.

An Israeli flag flutters, as part of the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim is visible in the background, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, US, September 26, 2024

US decision to revoke Palestinian visas contradicts int'l law, Mahmoud Abbas says

Israelis block road 531 while attending a protest calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, August 26, 2025.

Remains of second Gaza hostage recovered identified, Hamas confirms Mohammed Sinwar killed in May

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at an event at the foreign ministry, May 26, 2025; illustrative.

Gideon Sa'ar to WSJ: 'Israel fighting multi-front war on front lines, political arena'


Gideon Sa'ar visits Lubavitcher Rebbe's grave ahead of first Washington visit as FM

During the visit, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Chabad officials, recited Psalms, and prayed for the success of his trip to the US capital, as well as for the return of the hostages.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at an event at the foreign ministry, May 26, 2025; illustrative.

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UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicles ride along a street in Marjaayoun, Southern Lebanon January 20, 2025.

'There will not be a Palestinian state,' Sa'ar says after meeting with Marco Rubio

Sa'ar and Rubio met on Wednesday to discuss the Israel-Hamas War and plans for the Gaza Strip.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on August 28, 2025.

Accepting left-wing push for Palestinian state 'suicidal,' Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar says

Sa’ar’s statements come after various countries recently announced that they would recognize a Palestinian state under different conditions.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at a briefing with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.

The eighth front: Netanyahu thanks delegation of US journalists for supporting Israel

At the Gala, Netanyahu decried recent claims of genocide and starvation in Gaza, warning of the resurgence of centuries-old blood libel and antisemitism.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Newsmax July 4 event belatedly held on August 13

'Europe must choose: Israel or Hamas,' FM Sa'ar slams outgoing Dutch counterpart

Sa'ar said that the terrorist organization praised decisions to recognize a Palestinian state and other actions taken by European officials against Israel.

MK Gideon Sa'ar attends a civil investigative committee hearing on the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv, August 18, 2024

Sa'ar departs for state visit to US, to meet counterpart Rubio, Jewish leaders

This will mark the second official meeting between Sa'ar and Rubio, following the latter's February visit to Israel.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (R) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) during a meeting in February; illustrative.

Hundreds of int'l delegations to visit Israel to combat anti-Israel narratives

The initiative, which will see the inclusion of over 5,000 participants overall, is being led by the Foreign Affairs Ministry and Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

Brazilian delegation arrives in Israel to help fight anti-Israel narratives.

Israel opens new embassy in Zambia, once home to a historic Jewish community

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Zambian Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe opened the embassy together on Wednesday.

The former synagogue of Livingstone, Zambia, is used today as a church.

Sa'ar: Europe needs to decide if it is on Israel's or radical Islam's side

This was in response to Danish PM Frederiksen telling Jyllands-Posten that Netanyahu is personally a problem and that Israel is going too far. Sa'ar called this 'disrespectful to Israeli democracy.'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at an event at the foreign ministry, May 26, 2025; illustrative.

Netanyahu: Albanese a 'weak politician' who betrayed Israel, Australia's Jews

Netanyahu's comments follow Australia's decision to deny MK Simcha Rothman entry into the country ahead of a planned 'solidarity trip' with the Jewish community.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Newsmax event in Jerusalem, on August 13, 2025.