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


Hamas is more isolated than ever, and nobody will come to their rescue - analysis

If fighting is renewed, it will be done with Trump in the White House, who will not constrain Israel in the way Biden did.

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

Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal talks 'stuck,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'

Regarding the release of additional hostages, in recent days, inquiries and ideas have been raised, but there was no real negotiation, two sources involved in the negotiations told the Post.

L to R: US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer (illustration).

Who is Ron Dermer? Ari Harow reveals insight into Netanyahu's top fixer

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Zvika Klein.

 Ron Dermer (L) and Ari Harow.

Dermer in Washington for discussions with Trump envoy Witkoff on Gaza

"It's hard to square the circle," Witkoff said of Hamas' demand to stop the war and Israel's demand that Hamas not be part of the government in the Gaza Strip.

L to R: US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer (illustration).

Fights between PM, his negotiating team over ‘credit’ for speeding up hostage exchange

Netanyahu and top security officials trade blame and credit over the latest hostage deal, as tensions rise over the October 7 probe and shifts in the negotiation team.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025

Israel's new lead negotiator seeks meeting to free more Gaza hostages

Senior officials from Israel, the US, Qatar, and Egypt plan talks on the next phase of the Gaza hostage deal.

 Hostage families speak at a rally in Tel Aviv to mark 500 days since October 7, 17 February July 2024.

Ron Dermer to replace Mossad chief as Israel's Gaza phase two lead negotiator, 'Post' confirms

Ron Dermer is known for his deep personal and political alignment with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior members of US President Donald Trump's administration.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025

Gaza hostage deal talks: Mossad, not Dermer, leads talks, but not on phase two - analysis

Barnea is still running that process to ensure the receipt of each hostage from Hamas as part of Phase I of the January 19 – March 1 deal.

Mossad director David Barnea seen over a wall of hostage posters in Tel Aviv (illustrative)

From the Mossad to Ron Dermer: A new phase in Gaza negotiations - analysis

Dermer, known for his deep personal and political alignment with Netanyahu—adds a more overtly political dimension to the hostage talks.

 Ron Dermer in 2019.

Israel's Ron Dermer 'hesitant' on pushing Gaza deal, hostage father says

To all the hostages who hear me now, know that the fight is ongoing, and we are not giving up on you," Aloni said.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025