Gideon Sa'ar

Conscience or convenience: What's behind Israel's recognition of Armenian Genocide? -opinion

The moral question, however, never changed. If recognizing the Armenian tragedy is a moral imperative today, why was it not one in 2006, or in 1996?

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar attends an honorary session at Paraguay's bicameral Congress in Asuncion on November 24, 2025, as part of his official visit to the country.
Members of the Armenian community in Jaffa perform a pray during a memorial service held to mark the 106th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, at the Armenian Church of Saint Nicholas, in Jaffa, April 24, 2021.

Israel officially recognizes Armenian Genocide after decades of diplomatic friction - analysis

The Armenian Genocide, June 28, 2026; illustrative.

'Never too late': Israeli gov't unilaterally votes to recognize Armenian Genocide

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset, June 3, 2026.

Israeli politicians lash out after Netanyahu announces intention of 'broad national government'


'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.

Grapevine, June 2, 2026: Continuing coincidence

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FM Gideon Sa'ar stands with Paraguayan Ambassador Alejandro Rubin Cymerman in May.

'A historic step': Sa'ar attends opening of Fiji's new Israel embassy after 30 years

"Together with Minister Ioane Naivalurua, we signed agreements on national security cooperation and diplomatic training," Sa'ar wrote.

Forein Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Fiji’s FM Sakiasi Ditoka and Minister Ioane Naivalurua, June 2, 2026.

Khaled Mashaal, nine other Hamas political leaders sanctioned by EU along with four Jewish groups

The decision was implemented in the interest of curbing Hamas violence, according to the measure, which explained that the terrorist organization’s military wings are subject to political leaders

 Senior Hamas figure Khaled Mashal accidentally says “To a free Israel, with God’s help” at the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha on February 8, 2026.

FM Sa’ar heads to Fiji as Israel prepares Suva embassy opening

Israel is expected to open a resident embassy in Fiji, deepening diplomatic, strategic, and development ties as Jerusalem expands its Pacific presence.

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

Israel-Czech relations are strong, have been so for decades, Prague's ambassador tells 'Post'

Prague will continue blocking anti-Israel measures inside the European Union and opposes publicly setting “red lines” for allies, Czech Ambassador Veronika Kuchynova Smigolova told the 'Post.'

Czech Ambassador to Israel, Veronika Kuchynova Smigolova.

Israel must fight back against antisemitic bullying disguised as journalism - opinion

Biased reporting on Israel is shaping a dangerous alternative reality with worldwide consequences for Jews.

 Headquarters of the New York Times in Manhattan, which has thus far only been the site of anti-Israel demonstrations.  Where is the New York Jewish community?

Czech FM vows to block EU sanctions against Israel after meeting with FM Sa'ar

“The Czech Republic will stand by Israel from this moment on, we will not allow any more trade sanctions, even if we have to block it as a single country,” Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka stated.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Czech Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Petr Macinka holding a joint press conference in Prague on May 20, 2026.

Somaliland embassy to be based in Jerusalem, newly inaugurated ambassador says

Somaliland announced it will open its embassy in Jerusalem, while Israel will establish its embassy in Hargeisa, marking growing ties and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

President Isaac Herzog shakes hands with Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi, after receiving his credentials at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, May 18, 2026.