Foreign Ministry

Report: Jewish Home to Demand Foreign Ministry

After Yisrael Beytenu backs out of talks, Jewish Home reportedly weighing demanding the Foreign Ministry ahead of deadline.

With Liberman Gone, Who Will Become Foreign Minister?

In past, Minister Erdan and Jewish Home head Bennett were desirous for foreign portfolio, now Steinitz and Hanegbi throw hats into ring.

Yisrael Beytenu Again Demands Israel Finish Off Hamas

Yisrael Beytenu demands that Israel's new government make it a strategic objective to remove Hamas from its position as ruler of Gaza.

Foreign Ministry Urges Israelis to Leave Nepal

After Israeli rescue helicopters were attacked by desperate locals, citizens told to evacuate the area immediately.

Parents Demand Answers from Foreign Ministry About Nepal Missing

Small protest erupts in front of the Foreign Ministry as parents state that the only information they receive is from the media.

Four Israelis Rescued in Nepal, Others Stranded in Danger

Helicopter mission gets stuck tourists out of Everest area; mother of one tourist gets panicked message from mountain-locked daughter.

Jewish Home MK: Coalition Deal is Good for Us, for Israel

Education Minister perhaps even more important than Foreign Minister, claims MK Yinon Magal as coalition coalesces.

Nepal disaster

IDF Rescue Team Departs for Nepal; 1,900 Dead

Foreign Ministry still looking for 250 unaccounted-for Israelis after the worst earthquake in 81 years.

Jewish Home: Netanyahu Still Giving Us 'Runaround'

A source in Jewish Home says it appears that Likud wants a government with its “natural allies” - but not with Jewish Home.

Foreign Ministry: PA's ICC Bid 'Hypocritical'

Israeli Foreign Ministry lashes back at Palestinian Authority's ICC membership, noting it violates the Oslo accords.

Israeli Man Among the Dead in German Plane Crash

Foreign Ministry confirms that Israeli was on the Germanwings plane that crashed in the French Alps.

Livni Tops the Race for Foreign Minister

TNS poll for Walla! finds 24% of respondents prefer Livni as foreign minister, Likud minister Erdan trails with 17%.

Israel Summons French Ambassador Over PA UN Vote

Foreign ministry summons Amb. Patrick Maissonnave over Paris's supporting vote for the PA draft resolution for 'Palestine.'

Foreign Ministry: Spanish Resolution Distances Peace

Officials in the Foreign Ministry say that Spain's recognition of "Palestine" will achieve the opposite of a return to peace talks.

'Sending IKEA Furniture Without Screws Doesn't Help'

Foreign Ministry spokesman gives a crushing comeback to Sweden FM's IKEA comments over 'Palestine' recognition.

Israel and EU to Discuss Terror Against Jews

Part of the dialogue in the meeting with Israeli Foreign Ministry and EU will be the threat of jihad on Jewish communities in Europe.

Israel Condemns Latvia's 'Butcher of Riga' Musical

Herberts Cukurs took part in Nazi atrocities against Latvia's Jews - now the country is turning a 'heinous criminal to cultural hero.'

Israel Welcomes EU's Call on Gaza Groups to Disarm

Israel’s Foreign Ministry welcomes the call by the European Union for terrorist groups in Gaza to disarm.

Israel, U.S. Reject UN's Gaza Panel

Israel’s Foreign Ministry blasts UNHRC panel on Gaza, says panel members have already made up their minds.

EU Strongly Condemns Rocket Fire

Israel pleased as EU takes strong stance on Hamas’ rocket fire, use of civilian shields.

Ya'alon Says Turkey Doesn't Want Normalization

Defense Minister denounces 'political' court ruling asking Interpol to arrest Israeli military; FM sources downplay request.

Israel Calls For Reinstatement of Thai Democracy

Foreign Ministry statement expresses concerns after army takes over government, promises to guard Israelis in Thailand.

'Mass Exodus' of Foreign Ministry Officials

Yigal Palmor, veteran MFA spokesman, reportedly considering retirement. Is this the latest in a string of resignations?

Breaking News

Foreign Ministry Strike Ends

Dramatic 10-day strike ends with agreement between Foreign Ministry employees, Finance Ministry.

Foreign Ministry Strike Close to an End

Agreement between employees' union, Finance Ministry very close after intense negotiations in Tel Aviv.

Strike Or No, Chabad's Nepal Seder Will Happen

Despite reports that Foreign Ministry strike threatens to cancel world's largest seder, Chabad clarifies it will not be stopped.

Foreign Ministry Strike

World's Largest Passover Seder Threatened by MFA Strike

Strike cancels cargo shipments of kosher-for-passover food to Chabad in Nepal, threatening to foil planned Seder for hundreds of tourists.

Peres Slams 'Price Tag' Attacks, Foreign Ministry Strike

President issues strong condemnations over recent events in speech at swearing-in ceremony.

Foreign Ministry Crisis

Liberman Comes Out Swinging Against Foreign Ministry Strike

Foreign Minister slams the strikes as 'harming Israel's good name.'

How Much Does a Foreign Ministry Worker Really Make?

Foreign Ministry strike called into question after data shows employees make between 20,000-60,000 NIS per month. But is it true?

Foreign Ministry Strike Heats Up

Finance Ministry, Foreign Ministry square off with sharp words and pointed picketing, as officials warn of harm to Israeli diplomacy.

Foreign Ministry on Full Strike

Strike over working conditions to affect over 100 of Israel's Foreign Ministry branches worldwide.

Cameron's Israel Visit is On, Despite Foreign Ministry Strike

Officials confirm that British Prime Minister will visit Israel this week, where he will meet Netanyahu and address the Knesset.

Foreign Ministry Strike May Postpone Pope

Intensifying strike threatens to make British PM Cameron's visit next week 'impossible,' as well as pope's first visit in May.

Israel will Complain About Iran To Security Council

Foreign Ministry statement notes Iran missile smuggling breaches UN resolutions, warns it will take action.

Foreign Ministry: Chabad ‘Civilian Service’ is Illegal

Ministry rejects Shaked Committee’s plan to count Chabad emissaries toward ‘hareidi service’ goal.

Peak in US Rejection of Israeli Visa Requests

80% rise in visa rejections in part of growing trend that Foreign Ministry criticizes as being 'political.'

Liberman Purges Senior Foreign Ministry Official Over Leaks

Foreign ministry official had been telling press 'it's impossible to stop the boycott and the political echelons don't take it seriously.'

Israel Joins European Nuclear Research Org.

Israel is first non-European member to join nuclear research group; Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman attends acceptance ceremony.

Dutch Ambassador Summoned Over Divestiture

Foreign Ministry summons Caspar Veldkamp, demanding clear opposition by Holland's government to recent divestment move.

Rotation Agreement for Knesset Chairman of Foreign Affairs

After administrative upheaval from return of Avigdor Liberman to FM, Tzachi HaNegbi, Ofer Shelah to alternate position on rotation.

Tibi Tries to Visit India as a 'Palestinian' Representative

MK Tibi tried to sidestep the Israeli Foreign Ministry and arrange a trip to India through the Palestinian Authority, reports Channel 2.

Liberman: It's So Good to Come Home

Foreign Minister, sarcastically, says Knesset debate proved all of the Middle East's problems are his fault.

Lieberman Acquittal: The Day After

Arutz Sheva analyst discusses how pride, money played into court case. Lieberman faces hard struggle to restore his ministry.

Undiplomatic: Israel Furious After French Diplomat Hits Soldier

French diplomat hits soldier who prevented ‘humanitarian aid’ shipment to illegal Bedouin encampment.

Foreign Ministry Issues Travel Warning to Egypt

Foreign Ministry calls on Israelis to avoid traveling to Egypt and leave the country if they are currently staying in it.

FM Workers ‘Wish PM Would Get Involved’ in Dispute

Foreign Ministry workers say they wish the prime minister would get involved in the current dispute that has affected embassies worldwide.

Embassy Falsfied Netanyahu Speech?

Watchdog group complained that embassy in Washington falsely claimed Netanyahu endorsed 2-state solution in Knesset.

Ayalon: I Am Not Taking Revenge on Lieberman

Danny Ayalon denied that he was testifying against former FM Avigdor Lieberman to “get back” at his ex-boss

Netanyahu: Conflict is Over Israel’s Existence, Not Land

Israel-PA conflict is over Israel’s very existence, PM says.

Israeli Group Stuck in Jordan as Cop Disappears

A group of Israeli tourists in Jordan have been stuck there because the Jordanian police officer assigned to the group has gone missing.

‘Life is Stronger Than Terror’ for Argentina's Jews

Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked the 21st memorial of the terror attack on the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, where 28 died.

Lapid: Enough With the Likud's Cynicism on Govt. Jobs Already

Likud MK Ze'ev Elkin said if Yair Lapid gave up on the idea of being Foreign Minister, a government could be formed immediately

Bennett, Lapid Deny Giving Netanyahu an Ultimatum

Bennett and Lapid deny media reports that they plan to demand the Foreign and Finance Ministries or stay away from the coalition.

Foreign Ministry Officials Criticize Bibi Over Lieberman

Foreign Ministry officials have criticized Netanyahu for planning to reserve the position of Foreign Minister for Avigdor Lieberman.

Lieberman's Trial to Start Sunday

The trial of former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, who is accused of fraud and breach of trust, will start Sunday in Jerusalem.

Israeli Officials Concerned Over Fate of Tunisian Jews

Israeli officials have expressed serious concerns over the safety of the Jewish community in Tunisia, in the wake of unrest in the country

UN: Israel Must Withdraw From Judea, Samaria

The United Nations says Israel must withdraw all of its citizens from the regions of Judea and Samaria.

Israel Summons Argentina's Ambassador

Israel protests Argentina's decision to create a commission with Iran to investigate attack on Buenos Aires Jewish center.

Foreign Ministry Rushes to Apologize over 'Jesus' Post

Israel on defensive after embassy in Ireland posted: if Jesus and Mary were alive, they would probably be lynched in Bethlehem.