Ron Dermer

Dermer, WJC's Adams call for Israel to combat antisemitism with capabilities used to fight Iran

“The enemies of the Jews have to understand if you go after us, there’s going to be a price,” Dermer said. “We’re going to lose battles. But in fighting those battles, we will restore deterrence.”

Former minister of strategic affairs Ron Dermer and World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams speak at “Unite. Lead. Fight. - A Conversation with Ambassador Ron Dermer & Sylvan Adams,” in Los Angeles, California, on September 9, 2026.
(L-R): Ron Dermer, Yechiel Leiter, Danny Danon

No. 37: Ron Dermer, Yechiel Leiter, Danny Danon: Diplomats, power broker making Israel’s case

Ron Dermer speaks with Yaakov Katz at the MEAD Conference in Washington, DC.

Dermer denies Netanyahu, UAE leader spoke before October 7 massacre, war

MK Vladimir Beliak reacts during a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting and votes on parts of the judicial reform, at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on July 19, 2023.

Knesset Finance Committee considers NIS 393 million transfer to Prime Minister's Office


Cabinet ministers, Gantz denounce booing of Netanyahu's name during Witkoff's Hostage Square speech

Likud ministers and senior opposition figure Benny Gantz denounced protesters who booed Prime Minister Netanyahu during US envoy Steve Witkoff’s speech at Hostage Square.

Activists gather at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square, October 11, 2025.

WATCH: Netanyahu gives address after gov't approves Trump's Gaza deal

He noted that one of the main objectives of the war, alongside achieving the release of the hostages, was removing the Iranian threat, including the regime's proxies: Hamas and Hezbollah. 

  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with The Jerusalem Post.

A nation breathes again: Israel's gratitude amid hostage return - editorial

As Israel prepares for Shabbat, the nation expresses gratitude for the progress made in the hostage return deal and hopes for lasting peace.

Einav Zangauker at celebrations at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv as negotiators sign deal freeing all hostages from Gaza, October 09, 2025.

Sweida’s crisis and the quiet path to a Syria-Israel security deal - opinion

The US is playing a mediating role in the Syria-Israel security discussions, and is also deeply involved in the agreement known as the 'Sweida roadmap,' publicly announced in Damascus.

People stand next to a destroyed tank turret, following deadly clashes between Druze fighters, Sunni Bedouin tribes, and government forces, in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida, Syria July 25, 2025.

Mediators will know by 'end of the week' if Hamas will agree to hostage deal

“We’ll know very quickly - by the end of the week - whether Hamas is heading toward a deal or not,” an Israeli official said.

Head of the negotiations for hostages release Minister Ron Dermer speaks at the Jewish News Syndicate conference in Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer will leave Israeli government -report

Dermer will leave his post but will "remain around," Netanyahu reportedly told his advisers.

 Head of the negotiations for hostages release Minister Ron Dermer speaks at the Jewish News Syndicate conference in Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

Dermer, if you don't save the hostages you can't be forgiven - a mother's Yom Kippur plea

Minister Dermer, your job is to secure a deal for the return of all the hostages. If you don’t do this, it will become a stain that follows you through life and defines your legacy.

 Head of the negotiations for hostages release Minister Ron Dermer speaks at the Jewish News Syndicate conference in Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

No. 7: Ron Dermer, Israel Katz, Gideon Sa’ar: Ministers shaping gov't policy

In a government whose choices carry immense consequences at home and abroad, the sway they hold in the cabinet secures their place at the center of one of Israel’s most fateful moments. 

(L-R): Ron Dermer, Israel Katz, Gideon Sa'ar

Syrian Israeli meeting in London discusses de-escalation within framework of 1974 agreement

Ron Dermer and Asaad Al-Shaibani are in talks about Golan Heights and border security.

 Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, is seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 23, 2024.

Dermer, Witkoff meet in London to discuss hostage talks, Qatar tensions - N12

A source told N12 that the US wants to restart negotiations between Israel and Hamas, and believes that they can begin within the next two weeks.

 Hostage negotiators (L) Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and (R) Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer.