Gideon Sa'ar

Sa'ar, Lapid spar over closure of embassy in Ireland

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid dismisses recent moves by Ireland against Israel as 'criticism' and not antisemitism, leading Foreign Minister to respond, 'Shame on you, Yair!'

Gideon Sa'ar:

'Netanyahu is a much better leader than Gantz or Lapid'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar discusses his relationship with Netanyahu: Our relationship is very good. We meet often, talk often, I'm involved and well-informed.

Sa'ar to foreign journalists:

'Israel temporarily took over areas in Syria to prevent a 10/7'

Foreign Minister holds briefing for foreign media explaining Israel's actions following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, calls for international action to protect minorities in Syria such as the Kurds.

Sa'ar warns:

'This is likely the last chance to prevent Iranian nuke'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar speaks at the OSCE Council of Ministers Plenary today in Malta, notes that Israel has been attacked on 7 fronts by Iran and its proxies over the last year.

Minister Sa'ar to Blinken:

'Israel seriously intends to advance hostage deal'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the ongoing cessation of hostilities in Lebanon and the importance of ensuring the agreement is fully implemented.

'The answer to the massacre'

Housing Minister reviews plans for Jewish settlement in Gaza

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf was photographed being shown a map of 'settlement points' in Gaza. At the same time, Minister Sa'ar promised that Israel would leave the Gaza Strip.

Sa'ar to Security Council:

'Take action against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq'

Foreign Minister urges UN Security Council to act to stop the activity of the pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, who have claimed UAV attacks on Israeli territory.

Sa'ar to French FM:

'Israeli fans' security must be assured'

Israeli Foreign Minister speaks with French counterpart ahead of big match between the countries' national soccer teams, which is being played exactly a week after the Amsterdam soccer pogrom.

Sa'ar:

'Establishment of Palestinian state today would be Hamas state'

Newly-appointed Foreign Minister delivers first briefing for foreign media, stresses preventing Iran from building a nuclear weapon is the highest priority.

Foreign Minister Sa’ar:

New antisemitism has a goal: Destruction of the State of Israel

Foreign Minister Sa'ar says that 'Our current battle is a clear battle of awareness, also fought in the media and on social networks. The truth is on our side, and we must spread it worldwide.'

Sa'ar:

'Europe needs to wake up'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar commented on the riots against Israelis in Amsterdam, saying Europe must recognize them as a denial of Israel's right to exist.

Dutch PM: Amsterdam attack on Jews a 'turning point'

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, discussing rising antisemitism and delegitimization of Israel.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar departs for Holland after pogrom

After being in touch with Dutch officials and Israelis in Amsterdam all night, new Foreign Minister departs to Amsterdam in the aftermath of last night's pogrom.

Approved in the Knesset

Israel Katz as Defense Minister, Gideon Sa'ar as Foreign Minister

Knesset approves new appointments in the government. 58 Knesset members support the move, with no opponents or abstentions. Opposition skips the vote.

Gideon Sa'ar:

'Things started moving after Gantz and Eisenkot quit'

MK Gideon Sa'ar slams left-wing MKs, notes, 'offensive in Lebanon, Hassan Nasrallah's elimination, strikes in Iran, and Yahya Sinwar's elimination - all happened only after Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot quit.'

Political drama:

Netanyahu: 'Sa'ar accepted my request to join government'

Chairman of the New Hope party, MK Gideon Sa'ar, joins government and will serve as minister without portfolio | Sa'ar: 'We are living in historical times for Israel'

Ch. 12 commentator explains:

How Sa'ar's appointment as Defense Minister was thwarted

Amit Segal describes the events behind the scenes in the talks between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gideon Sa'ar that led to the dramatic announcement by Sa'ar.

Political drama:

Gideon Sa'ar gives up the role of Defense Minister

MK Gideon Sa'ar announced to the Prime Minister that he decided to give up the offer to be appointed as Defense Minister in light of the developments in the north.

Report:

Contacts between Netanyahu and Sa'ar continue, Levin is mediating

Minister Yariv Levin is conducting the talks with Sa'ar and his party, in order to complete the process of having Sa'ar join the government immediately after Netanyahu's return from the United Nations.

Poll:

Party led by Bennett and Liberman wins 30 seats

Kan 11 News poll examines the effect of Sa'ar's United Right Party integrating into the Likud.

Likud MK:

'Sa'ar will topple the government'

MK Tally Gotliv warns Netanyahu against appointing Sa'ar to the position of minister: He will undermine you and topple the right-wing government.

Estimate:

Sa'ar getting closer to government; Gallant on the way out

Contacts between Sa'ar and Netanyahu significantly closer. Discussions on options for ministerial appointments. All offices say: ‘There is nothing to report.’

Liberman:

'I believe Sa'ar is on his way to the government'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman predicts that Gideon Sa'ar may join the government in the near future.

Poll:

A party with Bennett and Liberman takes votes from the left bloc

Poll published on Kan 11 News finds that a party led by Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman and Gideon Sa'ar wins 27 seats at the expense of Yesh Atid and National Unity.

Gideon Sa'ar:

'Withdrawal from Lebanon and Gaza led to a loss of control'

Gideon Sa'ar spoke to the Civilian Investigative Committee and claimed that the misconception surrounding Gaza was led by the political echelon with the support of the security services and the media.

Haredim to Netanyahu:

We support adding Sa'ar to the coalition

The haredi parties believe that approving the Haredi Draft Law in the current composition of the government may be complex and back the idea of adding Sa'ar and his party, New Hope - The National Right.

Poll:

A party of reservists led by Yoaz Hendel wins 7 seats

A party of reservists running alongside a right-wing party that includes Naftali Bennett, Gideon Sa'ar and Yossi Cohen will together yield 28 mandates and change the political map.

Sa'ar to social media site X:

'Ban Khamenei's account immediately'

MK Gideon Sa’ar calls on the management of social media site X, as well as on owner Elon Musk, to ban the account of Iran’s Supreme Leader after he posted calls in Farsi to eliminate Israel.

Poll:

A new right-wing party wins 24 Knesset seats

A party made up of Naftali Bennett, Gideon Sa'ar and Yossi Cohen becomes the largest in the political map, according to a Channel 13 News poll.

Sovereignty Movement to PM:

Add Liberman and Sa'ar to War Cabinet

According to the movement bringing the two into the government will 'help lead to the change for which the people in Israel have been longing.'

Liberman's plan: Create an alternate government

Opposition planning to accelerate attempts to bring down Israel's democratically-elected government.

Likud MK:

'Bring Sa'ar and Liberman into the coalition'

MK Hanoch Milwidsky of the Likud criticizes Minister Benny Gantz and says that he is concerned with politics instead of security.

Poll: Smotrich gaining strength, Sa’ar losing support

The Religious Zionism party is continuing to grow stronger. Gideon Sa'ar's party is weakening and does not pass the electoral threshold. Ben Gvir increases to ten seats.

Poll:

Religious Zionists to receive 7 seats if election was today

The poll found that if a new center-right party, led by fmr. PM Bennett, Fmr. Mossad Chief Cohen and MK Sa'ar were formed it would receive 32 seats.

Sa'ar proposes: Elections in January 2025

MK Gideon Sa'ar explained the importance of going to elections against the background of the ongoing war: "Israel needs not only a soul-searching but also repair, rejuvenation, and hope."

Gideon Sa'ar:

War Cabinet seat for supporting haredi draft law

MK Sa'ar claims that he was offered a seat in the war cabinet in exchange for supporting the new haredi draft law.

Likud MK: 'stop being dependent on hostile elements'

Likud MK Ariel Kallner initiated a meeting to discuss alternatives for Palestinian construction workers, and in an interview with Arutz Sheva, he also calls on Gideon Sa'ar to return to the government.

Minister Sa'ar quits government

New Hope leader Gideon Sa'ar has announced that he is resigning from the emergency government due to disagreements with the handling of the war against Hamas.

Sa'ar planned to leave coalition, was persuaded to stay

The New Hope Party Chairman informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that he was leaving the government, but the former asked him for more time to meet Sa'ar's demands to join the War Cabinet.

Likud MK:

'Include Sa'ar in War Cabinet'

MK Amit Halevi expresses support for the inclusion of Minister Gideon Sa'ar in the War Cabinet: Lapid and Liberman should also have been in the government.

Sa'ar:

'Military progress in Gaza has stalled'

New Hope chairman reiterates demand to join War Cabinet, says govt. must act to win war quickly as delays serve Hamas.

Liberman:

'This is why they didn't want me in the War Cabinet'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman attacks Minister Benny Gantz for vetoing Liberman and Sa'ar's entry into the War Cabinet: Is this unity?

Sa'ar's ultimatum to Netanyahu

New Hope leader Gideon Sa'ar has declared that he will leave the emergency government if he is not added to the War Cabinet.

MK Sharren Haskel:

'Sa'ar is right-wing, Gantz is left-wing'

MK Sharren Haskel explains why the New Hope Party decided to split from Benny Gantz’s National Unity Party.

Kan pollster:

'A third of Israel has become more right-wing'

A new poll shows a widespread shift among Israeli political views due to the October 7th massacre.

Poll:

Sa'ar wins 5 seats after splitting from Gantz

Poll examines scenario in which Sa'ar teams up with Naftali Bennett and Yossi Cohen. Such a party wins 17 seats and tips the scales in the next elections.

MK Danny Danon:

Time to go into Rafah and finish the job with Hamas

'We will go all the way until Hamas is eradicated. Many terrorists found a safe place in Rafah, we have no other option,' MK Danny Danon tells Arutz Sheva.

Political upheaval:

Sa'ar breaks from National Unity party

Benny Gantz's party breaks up as Gideon Sa'ar announces decision to make New Hope an independent faction so its voice will be reflected in the War Cabinet.

New poll:

Bennett - 9 seats, Yoaz Hendel - 5, Yossi Cohen - 5

New poll examines what would happen if three separate parties led by Naftali Bennett, Yossi Cohen and Yoaz Hendel, run in the election. All of them cross the threshold.

Minister Sa'ar:

'I'm in favor of early elections, but after the war'

Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at the 21st Jerusalem Conference on the issue of control of Gaza after the war: We must realize the goal of destroying Hamas in order to have an alternative.

Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

'A Palestinian state will perpetuate the conflict'

Minister Gideon Sa’ar at conference in Berlin: A Palestinian state will be a Hamas state that will destabilize the region.

Gideon Sa'ar:

'Humanitarian aid to Gaza must be stopped'

New Hope chairman speaks to activists, calls for the humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip to stop immediately.

Gideon Sa'ar:

'Any price' just pushes a deal farther away

Minister Gideon Sa'ar gives his answers for some of the most pressing questions in Israeli society today.

Gideon Sa'ar: 'Now is not the time for elections'

Min. Gideon Sa'ar agrees PM Netanyahu bears responsibility for 7/10 massacre, says priority needs to be fighting Hamas. 'Now is not the time for elections.'

Sa'ar to activists:

'We're not going back to the Likud, period'

Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks to New Hope Party activists, comments on possibility that he will join the Likud Party after the war.

MK Nissim Vaturi: Bring Gideon Sa'ar back to Likud

Likud MK Nissim Vaturi: Unity government should be expanded and include Liberman - but not Lapid.

Minister Sa'ar:

'The time for political correction will come after the war'

Minister Gideon Sa'ar lights candles with bereaved families: We will not agree to a Palestinian terror state of terror.

Gideon Sa'ar:

Hamas uninterested in releasing hostages

Min. Gideon Sa'ar says war has not yet been decided, Hamas uninterested in releasing hostages.

Knesset approves unity govt

Netanyahu: 10-7 the most horrible day for Jews since Holocaust

'This really is a war for our home.  And it must end with one thing, a complete victory. And the crushing and elimination of Hamas.'

MK Sa'ar to leftist protesters

Don't be enticed to turn protest into a battle against religion

'Those who curse and shame religious Jews are not protecting the character of Tel Aviv as a liberal and free city,' MK Gideon Sa'ar says.