Foreign Affairs

Former Prime Minister:

Netanyahu refused 6 plans to assassinate Hamas heads

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Batrak claims that Netanyahu was presented with six different plans to assassinate Hamas leadership, and refused all of them.

Polish Parliament turns to Israel for ideas

A special meeting in the Polish parliament saw MPs hearing from Israeli professionals on how to protect their public from COVID-19.

Ten Israelis arrested in Europe for smuggling Khat

Israelis were arrested in Vienna, Copenhagen and London for attempting to smuggle dozens of kilograms of Khat in their suitcases.

Poll: Public attaches little importance to 'peace process'

Left-leaning think-tank examines attitudes to Israel's foreign relations: Israelis see EU as adversary, do not prioritize 'peace process'.

What do the nations of the world wish the State of Israel?

Diplomats from around the world offer their blessings ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

When Israel became a dizzying diplomatic success

A year surprisingly well spent: When everyone wants to become a friend of Israel.

MPs from around the world:

'Israel is not an occupier'

26-member delegation tells MK Gila Gamliel that anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism and that Israel is not an 'occupier.'

'Preparations for Trump's visit being neglected'

FM employees make good on threat and initiate sanctions, despite agreements reached regarding salaries. 'We want to see a signed document.'

Israeli tourist drowns in Guatemala

A 60-year-old Israeli tourist was killed when her raft capsized on the Cahabon river in Guatemala.

Foreign Ministry takes action against leftist organizations

Deputy Foreign Minister calls to suspend connections with the Minerva Center for Human Rights at Hebrew University.

Lapid takes Sweden to task for skewed moral stance

Lapid: If the Swedish foreign minister is concerned about human rights, she should focus on the whole Middle East - except for Israel.

New bill proposes ‘settlers’ can't be appointed as ambassadors

Leftist MK suggests amending Civil Service Law so those who live beyond the Green Line cannot represent Israel internationally.

Expert: Syrian Kurds are Waiting for Israel

Israel and Iraqi Kurds have kept their ties hidden, but both sides are eager to open up and Kurds in other countries are, too.