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Message to US

Israel opposes sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Minister Ron Dermer conveyed Israel’s opposition in Washington, emphasizing concerns about losing Israel’s aerial superiority and the potential transfer of sensitive security information to Russia and China.

Israel opposes sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Minister Ron Dermer announces resignation

Minister Ron Dermer informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his resignation as Minister for Strategic Affairs, saying he promised his family he would serve for only 2 years.

Minister Ron Dermer announces resignation

VP Vance ends visit with unusual conference with IDF officers

J.D. Vance will devote the final day of his visit to Israel to meetings with the defense minister and senior IDF officials to closely review the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

VP Vance ends visit with unusual conference with IDF officers

'Will remain around'

Minister Dermer to resign in early November

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who postponed his resignation due to war negotiations and the strike on Iran, will leave the government and does not intend to remain in politics.

Minister Dermer to resign in early November

Hostage talks

Reports of positive atmosphere in Egypt negotiations

Envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff joined talks in Egypt with Israeli, Qatari, Turkish, and Hamas representatives amid reports of optimism and progress toward a Gaza ceasefire deal.

Reports of positive atmosphere in Egypt negotiations

Senior Analyst:

'Ron Dermer deserves the Israel Prize, not delegitimization'

Senior analyst Amit Segal denounced the protests against Minister Ron Dermer, one of the key figures in the hostage negotiations, who has recently announced his resignation.

'Ron Dermer deserves the Israel Prize, not delegitimization'

Netanyahu's confidant, Ron Dermer, to step down

Prime Minister Netanyahu announces at Cabinet meeting that Minister Ron Dermer, his close associate and confidant, will soon leave the government, but will continue to be around and handle a few matters.

Netanyahu's confidant, Ron Dermer, to step down

Dermer to White House:

'Israel wants out of Gaza - if conditions are met'

Axios report: Minister Ron Dermer told Trump’s team during a meeting on Wednesday that Israel won’t be in Gaza long-term, but needs a viable alternative to Hamas.

'Israel wants out of Gaza - if conditions are met'

Senior defense officials warn:

'Hamas will strengthen if IDF withdraws from Philadelphi'

Netanyahu instructs Minister Dermer to negotiate a comprehensive deal on the hostages and ending the war. Senior officials caution: Withdrawal from Philadelphi will empower Hamas.

'Hamas will strengthen if IDF withdraws from Philadelphi'

Rare contacts in Paris

Report: Syrian FM meets with Ron Dermer, Israeli delegation

Syria’s official news agency reports that Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met in Paris with an Israeli delegation, mediated by the US, to advance stability in southern Syria and renew the 1974 disengagement agreement.

Report: Syrian FM meets with Ron Dermer, Israeli delegation

Minister Dermer's secret visit to the UAE

Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer recently met secretly with senior officials in the UAE, leading a diplomatic delegation.

Minister Dermer's secret visit to the UAE

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'Resume fighting after ceasefire? This is the reality'

Minister Dermer sits down with podcast host Dan Senor and explains why the argument that Israel could return to fighting Hamas after a ceasefire is problematic, and how Israel could pay a heavy price for it.

'Resume fighting after ceasefire? This is the reality'

Report:

Secret US, Israel, Qatar talks could unlock gaza ceasefire deal

US, Israeli, and Qatari officials held secret talks at the White House to resolve key issues in the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, with significant progress made on IDF withdrawal.

Secret US, Israel, Qatar talks could unlock gaza ceasefire deal

Minister Dermer:

'In 12 months, the war will end, and Israel will win'

Minister for Strategic Affairs responds to questions at a conference in Jerusalem: "Many more countries will want peace with Israel, but the key to that is victory."

'In 12 months, the war will end, and Israel will win'

Hostages' families fume: Our loved ones have been abandoned

Minister Ron Dermer, leader of the hostage negotiations team, enrages hostages' relatives: 'Don't you dare differentiate between hostages - all must be released together.'

Hostages' families fume: Our loved ones have been abandoned

Hostage families to Dermer:

'Free all hostages at once, don't select between them'

Representatives of the Tikva Forum met with Minister Ron Dermer to receive an overview of the state of negotiations for the release of the remaining hostages.

'Free all hostages at once, don't select between them'

Outside Minister Dermer's home:

Prayers for return of the hostages

Hostage Families Forum held prayers outside Minister Dermer's home on the Jewish new month. Ben Zussman's father: 'We are praying for the return of the hostages and ask Minister Dermer to do his best to help.'

Prayers for return of the hostages

Report:

Israel expressed outrage over secret US-Hamas talks

Axios reports that Israel’s deep concerns over secret negotiations between the Trump administration and Hamas resulted in heated exchange between Minister Ron Dermer and US envoy for hostages Adam Boehler.

Israel expressed outrage over secret US-Hamas talks

Israel and US considering withdrawing from ICJ

Minister Ron Dermer coordinating moves regarding a joint withdrawal from the court with senior Trump administration officials, on behalf of Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Israel and US considering withdrawing from ICJ

Minister Ron Dermer to lead negotiations on phase 2 of ceasefire

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer has been appointed to lead Israel's negotiations on the second phase of the hostage deal with Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff.

Minister Ron Dermer to lead negotiations on phase 2 of ceasefire

Ahead of the second stage:

Netanyahu's dramatic decision

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to head negotiations team for second stage of prisoner swap deal with Hamas, report says. PM's Office: 'Decisions on negotiations to be made only after PM returns from US.'

Netanyahu's dramatic decision

Blinken meets Dermer:

'Israel must do more to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza'

US Secretary of State meets Minister of Strategic Affairs, stresses "importance of implementation of the recently announced ceasefire in Lebanon".

'Israel must do more to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza'

Israeli analyst berates US-born minister for not being 'Israeli'

Amnon Abramovich hinted that Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, who was born in Florida, was not fit for his position because he did not have 'an Israeli experience.'

Israeli analyst berates US-born minister for not being 'Israeli'

Trump's message to Israel: Advance a deal with Lebanon

Diplomatic source says that US President-elect Donald Trump told Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer that Israel needs to reach an agreement which will end the war in Lebanon.

Trump's message to Israel: Advance a deal with Lebanon

'Gift' to Trump

Report: Israel preparing Lebanon ceasefire plan

Israeli officials tell The Washington Post that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer told Trump and Jared Kushner that Israel is rushing to advance a ceasefire deal in Lebanon.

Report: Israel preparing Lebanon ceasefire plan

Dermer, Blinken meet ahead of deadline on US ultimatum to Israel

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to discuss Israel's efforts to comply with US demands on Gaza aid and the warning of the cutoff of American aid if Israel does not comply.

Dermer, Blinken meet ahead of deadline on US ultimatum to Israel

Report:

Dermer met Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Sources tell Axios the meeting between Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and US President-elect was aimed at passing messages from Netanyahu to Trump and briefing Trump on Israel's plans in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran for the next two months.

Dermer met Trump in Mar-a-Lago

US official:

'Aid to Gaza was prominent in Blinken's meetings in Israel'

Senior US administration official says Blinken “went through in detail” the letter he sent to the Israeli government, in which he warned that US weapon shipments to Israel could be affected if Israel fails to make improvements in Gaza within 30 days.

'Aid to Gaza was prominent in Blinken's meetings in Israel'

Report:

Israel presented US with demands to end war in Lebanon

Among Israel's demands is the right to actively ensure that Hezbollah would not rebuild itself in southern Lebanon.

Israel presented US with demands to end war in Lebanon

Blinken to Dermer:

'Important to reach an agreement on Lebanon ceasefire'

US Secretary of State meets Strategic Affairs Minister in New York: Further escalation of the conflict will only make the objective of a ceasefire more difficult. PM's office: Israel shares the aims of the US-led initiative.

'Important to reach an agreement on Lebanon ceasefire'

White House meeting:

Commitment to Israel's security, preventing nuclear Iran

US officials Jake Sullivan and Antony Blinken, and Israeli officials Ron Dermer and Tzachi Hanegbi meet to discuss war in Gaza, efforts to secure diplomatic solution to Hezbollah conflict, allow Israelis and Lebanese to return home safely.

Commitment to Israel's security, preventing nuclear Iran

Hostage release discussed

Blinken meets Hanegbi and Dermer

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Blinken "discussed practical solutions to resolve the remaining issues on the table in ongoing ceasefire negotiations".

Blinken meets Hanegbi and Dermer

After abrupt cancellation:

Israel and US agree to reconvene joint meeting on Iran

Israel and the US have agreed to reconvene a joint meeting on Iran that was cancelled by the White House last week following Netanyahu’s video which raised the Biden administration's ire.

Israel and US agree to reconvene joint meeting on Iran

Blinken to Israeli officials:

It is important to avoid further escalation in Lebanon

US Secretary of State meets Israel’s National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, reiterates "the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s security."

It is important to avoid further escalation in Lebanon

US officials:

Sullivan will meet Israeli officials on Thursday

Senior US administration officials say Israel’s national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer will meet with national security adviser Jake Sullivan at the White House.

Sullivan will meet Israeli officials on Thursday

Report:

Despite Gaza war, talks on normalization with Saudi Arabia

During an upcoming trip to the US, Min. Ron Dermer will meet Saudi Arabia's US ambassador, discuss potential normalization deal, report says. Dermer's office has denied the report.

Despite Gaza war, talks on normalization with Saudi Arabia

'Constructive engagement'

US and Israeli officials discuss Rafah operation

Monday’s meeting was initially supposed to take place in person last week, but Netanyahu cancelled it after the US did not veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages.

US and Israeli officials discuss Rafah operation

Report:

Netanyahu to send delegation to DC despite UN vote

US official says delegation led by Ron Dermer to visit Washington next week to discuss Rafah operation despite PM's cancelation of delegation. PM's office denies report.

Netanyahu to send delegation to DC despite UN vote

Ron Dermer:

'Israel will defeat Hamas even if US turns its back'

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer says in podcast interview that Israel must go into Rafah to crush the last of Hamas's' military strength even if the world and the US opposes this.

'Israel will defeat Hamas even if US turns its back'

Dermer, US national security adviser discuss 'day after war'

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan meets Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer in Washington.

Dermer, US national security adviser discuss 'day after war'

Report:

Dermer to visit US, discuss 'the day after' the Gaza war

Minister of Strategic Affairs expected in Washington for meetings about Israel's plans for scaling down the Gaza war.

Dermer to visit US, discuss 'the day after' the Gaza war

Minister Dermer to Sky News:

'Palestinians will govern Gaza, but it's not going to be Hamas'

Strategic Affairs Minister blasts anti-Israel demonstrators in London: They call for genocide and it should not be tolerated.

'Palestinians will govern Gaza, but it's not going to be Hamas'

Ron Dermer to Fox News:

'This was like 10 9/11s'

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US compares Hamas massacre to Pearl Harbor. 'We'll teach them a lesson they'll never forget.'

'This was like 10 9/11s'

US to Israel:

'Deal with Saudis must include concessions to PA'

Biden administration told Israeli government it would have to make significant concessions as part of any deal with Saudi Arabia.

'Deal with Saudis must include concessions to PA'

PM's office:

'Israel will not agree to neighbors having a nuclear program'

Prime Minister's Office issues clarification after Dermer hints Israel would accept a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia.

'Israel will not agree to neighbors having a nuclear program'

Blinken to Dermer:

'Israel, Palestinians should take steps to de-escalate tensions'

Secretary of State meets Minister for Strategic Affairs in Washington.

'Israel, Palestinians should take steps to de-escalate tensions'

Minister Dermer to visit Washington, discuss Saudi Arabia deal

Netanyahu sending Strategic Affairs Minister to talks in Washington about Biden administration's push for a mega-deal with Saudi Arabia.

Minister Dermer to visit Washington, discuss Saudi Arabia deal

Israeli Minister to Fox News:

'World leaders should respect democratic countries' decisions'

Minister of Strategic Affairs Dermer says he believes judicial reform is an internal matter and that foreign leaders should respect that.

'World leaders should respect democratic countries' decisions'

Amid concerns over Iran:

Biden's security adviser meets Israeli officials

Jake Sullivan hosts Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister Ron Dermer, discusses enhanced coordination to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Biden's security adviser meets Israeli officials

Talks on judicial reform:

Minister Dermer meets former Supreme Court President

TV report: Strategic Affairs Minister met several times with former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak.

Minister Dermer meets former Supreme Court President

Ron Dermer to CNN:

Extremists planned to attack Jews on Temple Mount

Strategic Affairs Minister says Israel does not want to send police to the Al Aqsa Mosque, but cannot allow plots to harm its citizens.

Extremists planned to attack Jews on Temple Mount

Netanyahu to ministers:

No meetings with US officials until PM is invited to White House

'Following the humiliation of Smotrich's visit, that's not such a bad idea,' responds Yair Lapid.

No meetings with US officials until PM is invited to White House

Newly appointed Minister Dermer makes first appearance

Minister Ron Dermer: "We will do everything in our power to make sure that the regime in Tehran does not achieve their goal”

Newly appointed Minister Dermer makes first appearance

Ron Dermer chooses Facebook exec. as office director

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer has chosen Jordana Cutler as his office director.

Ron Dermer chooses Facebook exec. as office director

Ron Dermer meets WH officials, Jake Sullivan to visit Israel

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announces he will visit Israel next week as Strategic Affairs Minister arrives in DC.

Ron Dermer meets WH officials, Jake Sullivan to visit Israel

Where the Netanyahu government differs from its predecessor

The new government is prepared to stand up to the Biden administration when necessary.Op-ed.

Where the Netanyahu government differs from its predecessor

Two Foreign Ministers?

Creative proposal made in bid to solve Likud disagreements

Former Ambassador Ron Dermer wants to be Foreign Minister, but Netanyahu fears that would alienate senior Likud MKs.

Creative proposal made in bid to solve Likud disagreements

Report:

Ron Dermer to be Foreign Minister in rotation

PM-designate Netanyahu reportedly considering making senior Likud member foreign minister for 2 years, followed by former Ambassador Dermer.

Ron Dermer to be Foreign Minister in rotation

Report:

Netanyahu considering rotation in Foreign Ministry

PM-designate considering appointing senior Likud member as Foreign Minister for two years, to be followed by former Ambassador Ron Dermer.

Netanyahu considering rotation in Foreign Ministry

Amir Ohana may become Foreign Minister, in place of Ron Dermer

Likud MK Ron Dermer no longer considered a candidate for Foreign Minister, MK Amir Ohana likely to take position instead, reports say.

Amir Ohana may become Foreign Minister, in place of Ron Dermer