US to announce Israel's joining Visa Waiver Program this week
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen: This is good news for all Israelis. In weeks, Israelis will be able to visit US without waiting at embassy.
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FM Cohen meets Turkish counterpart
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in New York: The warming of relations is important for regional stability.
Netanyahu remembers 9/11: We stand with the United States against terrorism
Israeli officials pay tribute to the victims of the World Trade Center attacks on the 22nd anniversary of the incident.
British Foreign Secretary to warn of threat from Iran during Israel visit
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to meet Netanyahu and Cohen, give speech at international security conference.
Foreign Minister heads to Bahrain to inaugurate embassy
Minister Eli Cohen to make first visit to Abraham Accords signatory, sign several memoranda of understanding between Israel and Bahrain.
Libya to probe Foreign Minister's meeting with Israeli counterpart
Libya’s chief prosecutor establishes fact-finding mission to investigate how the meeting "damaged Libya's interests".
Foreign Minister Cohen to INN: Agreement with Saudi Arabia in the next six months
Cohen comments on uproar following his meeting with the Libyan minister: We are working to break through and bring diplomatic achievements.
Netanyahu knew of meeting with Libyan minister in advance
Prime Minister Netanyahu knew of the meeting that caused an uproar in the Libyan government before it happened.
FM responds to criticism: Shame that political opponents rush to react
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen responds to criticism directed at him after his meeting with the Foreign Minister of Libya was made public.
Report: Biden Admin. furious over publication of Libya meeting
US officials say publication of meeting between Israeli, Libyan foreign ministers makes normalization agreement more difficult.
Libyan PM fires foreign minister after meeting with Israeli FM
Firing of Najla Mangoush comes despite Libyan Foreign Ministry's claims that the prime minister approved the meeting.
Libyan Foreign Ministry: 'Meeting with Israeli minister was approved by Prime Minister'
Ministry says the Italians promised Lybian PM al-Dbeibah a direct air route in return for a meeting between the Foreign Ministers.
Libyan Foreign Minister suspended, leaves country after meeting Israeli Foreign Minister
Libya’s Foreign Ministry says the meeting between the two ministers “was accidental, unofficial, and not planned in advance.”
Sierra Leone Pres.: Willing to establish embassy in Jerusalem
Pres. Julius Bio of Sierra Leone speaks with Israel's Foreign Min. Eli Cohen, expresses readiness to establish embassy in Jerusalem.
Foreign Minister: There will be no problem for Israelis to visit Uman
Despite concerns, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen clarifies there will be no problem for Israelis who wish to visit Uman on Rosh Hashanah.
Israeli man to be released after 5 years in Turkish prison
President Herzog, Foreign Minister Cohen work with Turkish govt. to secure release of Israeli sentenced to 10 years for smuggling.
Uruguay to open diplomatic office in Jerusalem
Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou notified FM Cohen that he would open a diplomatic office for innovation in the Israeli capital.
Paraguay to open an embassy in Jerusalem
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets President of Paraguay and the two agree that an embassy in Jerusalem will open before the end of the year.
Foreign Minister Cohen to INN: 'We will not allow anyone to open a consulate for the PA'
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen says the government would not advance a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia that would harm Israeli security.
Foreign Minister: Israel won't allow Saudi consulate for PA in Jerusalem
Minister Eli Cohen dismisses importance of appointment of first Saudi ambassador to the PA amidst ongoing normalization talks/
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen: 'Normalization with Saudi Arabia just a matter of time'
According to Cohen, American, Saudi, and Israeli interests have become one.' He agrees with the assumption a deal would come in 9-12 months.
Watch: The Ghanaian who named his children after Israeli leaders
Local priest named his children after Israeli Prime Ministers Benjamin Netanyahu, David Ben-Gurion, and Golda Meir.
Foreign Minister: Palestinians not an obstacle to Israel-Saudi peace
Minister Eli Cohen tells Arabic newspaper a visit by his Saudi counterpart to Israel would be a "day of celebration."
Foreign Minister Cohen: Israel is closer than ever to a deal with Saudi Arabia
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen says Israel is close to agreement with Saudis, but won't say whether it would agree to a construction freeze.
Minister Eli Cohen's initiative: Negev Forum will convene in Morocco in the coming months
Minister Eli Cohen meets US special envoy for the Abraham Accords, Dan Shapiro.
Ma'ale Adumim Mayor Benny Kashriel tapped as Ambassador to Italy
Kashriel has served as Mayor of Ma'ale Adumim since 1992 and serves as the head of the Likud faction in the Federation of Local Authorities.
Foreign Minister's trip to Bahrain cancelled
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen will not be visiting Bahrain due to alleged scheduling conflicts.
Israel, Ivory Coast sign framework agreement
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen signs agreement with Ivory Coast in the fields of agriculture, water and technology.
Will Joe Zevuloni be appointed a special envoy in the US?
Foreign Minister considering appointing businessman and pro-Israel activist Joe Zevuloni as a special envoy in the fight against BDS.
Minister Eli Cohen: Nairobi visit has regional and strategic importance
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen concludes quick visit to Nairobi during which he met with the Kenyan Foreign Minister and other leaders.
Liberian President George Weah receives the Friends of Zion Award
'Excited to receive the Friends of Zion Award, one of the most prestigious awards,' Liberian President George Weah says.
Liberia to open embassy in Israel
Liberia announces intention to establish an embassy in Israel during meeting between FM Cohen and Liberian President and FM.
Foreign Minister: I will meet representatives of countries with which we have no relations
Minister Eli Cohen estimates that several new embassies of foreign countries will be opened in Jerusalem by the end of 2023.
Blinken 'conveys concern' over recent escalation of violence in conversation with FM Cohen
Secretary of State says he expressed concern over recent violence as well as condolences for Israeli victims during conversation with Cohen.
Foreign Min. to Blinken: Iran's influence behind recent Samaria violence
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen speaks to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken about recent violence, Iran, peace, and Visa Waiver Program.
Following harsh remarks: Israeli Foreign Minister summons Ukrainian ambassador for rebuke
FM Eli Cohen clarified that 'despite the complex situation with Russia, Israel stood beside Ukraine since the beginning of the war.'
FM Cohen to world countries: Stop burying your head in the sand on Iran
In op-ed in The Telegraph, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen calls for firm international stance against Iran's nuclear program.
Drama in Russia: Israel will consider reinforcement of teams at embassies
'We anticipate that many Israelis in Russia will need consular treatment.' Foreign Minister Cohen says.
Israeli Foreign Minister pushes back on Kamala Harris' judicial reform criticism
'I bet she didn't even read a single line of the plan,' says Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, after US VP makes veiled attack on judicial reform.
Foreign Minister Cohen: Normalization with Saudis - a question not of if, but of when
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on potential new Iran nuclear deal: An agreement signed by Iran is not worth the paper on which it is signed.
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