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


Israel presents Hamas new ceasefire and hostage release deal

An Israeli official noted, "The Egyptian and Qatari mediators believe Hamas might now agree to a hostage-release and ceasefire deal."

 Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists.

Israel, Lebanon reaffirm ceasefire amid US concerns over recent tensions - Axios report

Axios reported that the Biden administration has been concerned that the ceasefire in Lebanon could unravel after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire in recent days, according to US officials. 

 People carry Hezbollah flags at a damaged site in Beirut's southern suburbs, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, in Beirut, Lebanon November 27, 2024.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to visit US for hostage deal and Iran talks - report

Dermer has been working to advance a post-war plan for Gaza to be implemented in recent months.

 Ron Dermer enters the Knesset plenum on December 29, 2022.

Israel committed in writing to US: No forced displacement of Palestinians from northern Gaza

In an official letter sent by Israel to the Biden administration in mid-November, the Israeli government clarified that it does not intend to expel Palestinians from northern Gaza or starve them.

 Palestinians make their way as they inspect the damages at Jabalya refugee camp, in the northern Gaza Strip, May 30, 2024

'You are not really one of us': Old elites tremble at the sight of a new generation - editorial

A feeling by the old entrenched elite that their country, and their entitled role in it, is slipping away and that right-wing Anglo-Israeli interlopers will replace them

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer (left) and Channel 12 Reporter Amnon Ambramovich (right), (illustrative).

Dermer to discuss Lebanon ceasefire in US after reported secret Russia visit

Dermer has been a key player in efforts to secure a deal and in communications between Israel and Washington.

 Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer attends a special session of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, to approve and swear in a new right-wing government, in Jerusalem December 29, 2022.

Pentagon's private letter to Gallant, Dermer about possible arms embargo leaked to Israeli media

Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh doubled down that the letter was meant to be private correspondence and not intended for public consumption. 

 US DEFENSE Secretary Lloyd Austin receives Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon, earlier this week.

Security cabinet leaks are endangering Israel’s security - opinion

Israeli government leaks, particularly from the security cabinet, have intensified during the current war, revealing internal conflicts and undermining decision-making processes.

 STRATEGIC AFFAIRS Minister Ron Dermer stated, according to a leaked account of a security cabinet meeting, that ‘the prime minister can do whatever he wants.’

Blame Hamas, not Israel's government, Ron Dermer says

'Hamas has not agreed to any of the US-facilitated hostage deals; they are the sole reason there is no hostage deal in place.'

 Ron Dermer in 2019.

Ben-Gvir questions possibility of peaceful solution in the north during cabinet meeting

In a tense cabinet meeting, Israel's Defense Minister expressed caution over northern conflict, sparking heated exchanges on security strategies and military leadership challenges.

 ITAMAR BEN-GVIR (left) and Bezalel Smotrich sit in the Knesset plenum, on the day that the current government was approved and inaugurated, December 29, 2022.