Foreign Ministry

Lieberman Vows ‘I Will be Back – Soon’

Lieberman formally resigns and vows, "I am leaving temporarily.” He wants a quick trial for allegations of breach of trust.

Abbas Hammers Nail in Coffin

Israel May Declare Oslo Dead and Buried

The Foreign Ministry says that since Abbas has destroyed the Oslo Accords by going to the UN, it will officially declare them canceled.

Israel's Facebook Diplomacy in Crybaby Mode?

Foreign Office and IDF resort to statuses enumerating the rockets Gaza fired on Israel.

Lieberman's Office: He Did Not Accept Barak's Plan

Foreign Ministry denies a report that Lieberman has not ruled out a unilateral Israeli withdrawal from much of Judea and Samaria.

Ties with U.S. Remain Strong – Foreign Minister

Relationship is "based on shared principles, personal and professional friendships," says Lieberman,.

'I am a Refugee' Campaign Launch Monday

First international conference to highlight the issue of the Jewish refugees from Arab lands to be held in Jerusalem.

Israel Summons S. African Ambassador Over Labeling Outrage

Israel's Foreign Ministry has summoned South Africa's ambassador over a decision to require special labels for Judea and Samaria goods.

Foreign Ministry Helps Stranded Israelis Come Home

A special flight will bring home Israeli tourists who were stranded after airline Wind Jet cancelled their flight due to financial problems.

Comptroller: Israel PR Too Dependent on IDF

Report says National Information Directorate is too small to handle its numerous tasks, IDF can't handle Israel's PR.

South African Ambassador 'Hiding' from Foreign Ministry

Foreign Ministry seeks to summon ambassador for censure over decision to label Yesha products but says he disconnected his phone.

Israel Appoints First Ever Ethiopian Ambassador

Foreign Ministry announces that Ethiopian-born Beylanesh Zevadia will serve as Israel's ambassador to Ethiopia.

Israel's Top Cyber Commando: Danny Ayalon

The Klout Index has ranked Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon as Israel's most pervasive social media mover and shaker.

Lieberman: US and Israel in Agreement on Iran

FM Lieberman sought to downplay tensions with the US over Iran by painting a rosy picture of his meeting with Hillary Clinton.

Clinton and Lieberman Meet After 18 Month Freeze

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman met in Washington after Fatah, Hamas reconcile

Foreign Ministry: UN Should Condemn Syria, Not Israel

Israel criticizes European members of the UN Security Council over their condemnation of Israel. "They should have concentrated on Syria."

Report: PMO Seeking End to Mossad-Leiberman Feud

A feud between the Mossad and Foreign Ministry has reportedly forced the Prime Minister to step in to avoid total impasse.

FM: Senior Diplomat's Suspension Apolitical

Foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman rejected charges he is seeking to silence diplomats; says suspension of Dan Arbell apolitical.

Foreign Ministry: Arbell Suspended Over Press Leak

Israel's deputy ambassador to the United States has been suspended pursuant to an investigation into press leak in 2009.

Security Increased at Israeli Embassy in Cairo

Not only is a security fence needed to protect Israelis from Gaza, Judea and Samaria – one is now needed in Cairo as well.

Netanyahu: Israel-Balkans Ties Flourish

Netanyahu praises Israel's ties to the Balkans, cites common interests. “They get it,” he says.

Ambassadors’ Conference Ends on Sour Note

Foreign Ministry employees take advantage of annual conference to protest impasse on talks over the conditions of their employment.

Foreign Ministry Promotes Tel Aviv

As numbers of flights to Israel increase, Tel Aviv is being promoted as a primary tourist attraction.

Foreign Ministry Wants Network of Pro-Israel NGOs

Learning from the Left? Dep. FM wants network of activists in acedemia, the media and elsewhere to combat the forces arrayed against Israel.

Seeking Israelis Trapped in Kyrgyzstan

Israel is urging all citizens in Kyrgyzstan to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be evacuated following a deadly revolution there.

Ayalon Apologizes to Turkish Ambassador

The Foreign Ministry issued an official apology for an "inappropriate" meeting between Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister and Turkey's Ambassador.

Dep. Foreign Minister to Defend Israel's Rights at David's Tomb

Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon says he will assert Israel's right to King David's Tomb compound if the issue is raised at the Vatican.