Foreign Ministry

'A PR stunt'

Navy concludes interception of latest Gaza flotilla

The Israeli Navy concludes intercepting latest Gaza-bound flotilla and detains 430 activists who attempted to violate the naval blockade of the Strip.

Israel blasts Canada

'The time to ban incitement is now'

Israel’s Foreign Ministry criticizes Canada’s government for failing to protect Jews amid a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents.

Israel condemns anti-Israel protests at Venice Biennale

Italy’s government rejects boycott calls and reaffirms support for Israel’s participation in the Biennale, despite anti-Israel protests outside the Israeli pavilion during the prestigious international art exhibition.

Holocaust memorial vandalized in Italy, Israel condemns

Israel’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the vandalism of Holocaust memorial “stumbling stones" in Turin, describing the act as moral depravity driven by pure hatred.

Spanish official rebuked following Netanyahu effigy display

Director General of the Foreign Ministry clarifies to Madrid’s representative that the burning of a Netanyahu effigy in Spain is a “direct result of systematic incitement" by Prime Minister Sanchez’s government.

Istanbul:

Two terrorists killed in shooting near Israeli consulate

An armed group opened fire at a building adjacent to the Israeli mission. Turkish security forces managed to eliminate or arrest them all at the scene.

Bat Mitzvah Disaster:

12-year-old Tamar killed at ski resort, sister injured

Tamar Haberfeld, 12, was killed when a bus rolled down a slope at a ski resort in eastern France.

Israel fires back

EU slams Israel’s death penalty bill

The EU strongly criticizes Israel for advancing a bill allowing the death penalty for terrorists, calling it a “grave step backward." Israel’s Foreign Ministry hit back, accusing the EU of blatant double standards.

After journalist hit in Lebanon

Israel’s ambassador summoned by Russia

Israel's ambassador to Russia, Oded Yosef, summoned for a reprimand meeting after an Israeli airstrike injured RT journalist in southern Lebanon. Israeli Foreign Ministry fires back: Russia supports Iran.

Attempted Attack In Amsterdam:

Explosive placed near Jewish school

An unknown individual placed an explosive device near a Jewish school saturday morning. Local authorities are investigating the incident.

Scam Alert:

Foreign Ministry security chief warns of Iranian impersonation

The Foreign Ministry security chief warned in an email to employees and envoys abroad against attempts by Iranian actors to recruit Israelis through digital impersonation.

Israeli arrested in Turkey for insulting Erdoğan

According to reports on social media, an Israeli woman was arrested after allegedly insulting the Turkish flag and President Erdoğan. The Foreign Ministry said the incident is known and is being handled.

'Theater of the absurd'

Israel pulls out of Obama's anti-Israel organization

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced Israel’s withdrawal from the Open Government Partnership, saying the body has turned into a political platform for anti-Israel activity.

FM spokesman fires back

Guterres slams Israel over UNRWA demolition

UN chief condemns Israel for demolishing an UNRWA compound in Jerusalem, prompting Foreign Ministry spokesman to highlight documented ties between UNRWA staff and Hamas terrorists.

Foreign Minister announces

Immediate suspension of contacts with UN agencies

Minister Gideon Saar announced the immediate suspension of contacts with several UN agencies and international organizations, following the US' withdrawal from similar bodies.

Foreign Min.: Extensive Hezbollah infrastructure south of Litani

Foreign Ministry slams Lebanese claims of control in southern Lebanon, demands Lebanese government fully disarm Hezbollah. 'Hezbollah continues to rearm with the support of Iran.'

Foreign Ministry:

Three Jews unaccounted for in Swiss ski resort fire

An Israeli woman is missing after a fire at Crans-Montana killed 40 and injured 119. Swiss officials say sparklers likely ignited the blaze. The Foreign Ministry is in contact with her family.

UN General Assembly backs ICJ call for Israel to work with UNRWA

UNGA votes 139-12 to back ICJ’s call for Israel to allow Gaza aid via UN agencies, including UNRWA. Israel denounces UNRWA as complicit in terror, rejecting the resolution as “morally distorted.”

Israel responds:

Amnesty’s Hamas report too little, too late

Israel’s Foreign Ministry criticizes Amnesty International’s delayed report on Hamas’s Oct. 7 atrocities, saying it understates the scale of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Ukrainian ambassador to Israel summoned for reprimand

Ukrainian ambassador to Israel summoned for a reprimand at the Foreign Ministry after criticizing the Prime Minister’s remarks regarding his talks with Russia’s president.

PM Netanyahu:

Israel advancing defense independence, pursuing regional gains

PM Netanyahu tells ambassadors Israel is expanding defense independence, strengthening alliances, and preparing the next stage in Gaza operations.

Government approves: Israel to open embassy in Estonia

Israeli government approves appointment of Amit Gil-Beiz as Israeli Ambassador to Estonia, opening of embassy in capital Tallinn.

42-vessel Gaza flotilla delivered just 2 tons of aid, says Israel

Israel says the intercepted Global Sumud flotilla carried under 2 tons of aid - less than 1/10 of a single truck - calling it a deceptive stunt, not a genuine humanitarian effort.

Israel warns Gaza flotilla against naval blockade breach

Israel's Foreign Ministry warns a Gaza-bound flotilla, dubbed the “Hamas Flotilla,” not to breach a naval blockade. The ministry advises they unload aid in Israel for transfer to Gaza.

Jerusalem Warns:

Palestinian recognition fuels Hamas, blocks peace

Israel's Foreign Ministry sharply rejected the recognition of a Palestinian state by the UK, Canada, and Australia, calling it a destabilizing move that rewards Hamas.

Israel rejects UN report on genocide in Gaza

A UN report has concluded that Israel has committed acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. The Foreign Ministry denounced the report as 'laundered Hamas lies.'

Minister Eli Cohen questioned in diplomatic passport case

Minister Eli Cohen gave testimony to police in the diplomatic passports case, saying that only four passports were issued lawfully and no criminal or administrative offense was committed.

Government to approve new Public Diplomacy Unit

Amid severe criticism of Israel's public diplomacy performance, the government is expected to approve today the establishment of a public diplomacy unit in the Foreign Ministry.

'Disgraceful'

Israel slams IAGS over Gaza genocide allegation

Israel condemned the International Association of Genocide Scholars' resolution accusing it of genocide in Gaza, calling it a distortion based on Hamas propaganda.

Brazil rejects ambassador

Israel declares Lula persona non grata

Brazil rejects Israel’s new ambassador, Israel responds by withdrawing the nomination and reaffirming President Lula's persona non grata status amid worsening ties.

'Jews' right is indisputable'

Foreign Ministry slams foreign dictates

Foreign Ministry strongly rejects a statement by foreign ministers condemning construction in E1 area near Jerusalem, calling it an attempt to impose "foreign dictates" and a form of "racism."

FM In Zambia:

'Engagement with African countries a strategic goal for Israel'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema in Lusaka as part of Sa'ar's diplomatic trip to renew relations with Zambia after more than 50 years.

Amid clashes:

Israel warns travelers to avoid Thailand-Cambodia border

Following renewed military tensions, Israel's Foreign Ministry advises avoiding border areas, as Thailand begins evacuations and border crossings remain closed.

Israeli tourist falls to death at Greek hotel

The woman fell from the fifth-floor balcony of a local hotel in Loutraki while her partner was with her.

Drama at sea:

IDF troops take over Gaza flotilla ship

Forces from Shayetet 13 take control of ship that planned to break maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip. Activists detained without incident and will be returned to their countries after being provided with food and water. The ship is on its way to the port of Ashdod.

Israel:

Guterres silent on Hamas attacks, demands probe into UN bias

Jerusalem slams UN chief for omitting Hamas role in Gaza aid disruption, calls statement 'a disgrace'.

'Blatant violation'

Jordan slams Israel for barring Arab ministers

Jordan issues a scathing condemnation of Israel's decision to prevent an Arab ministerial delegation from visiting Ramallah, labels the move a "blatant violation" of international law and accuses Israel of "arrogance".

'No entry'

Israel to bar Saudi-led delegation of FMs from visiting Ramallah

Israel decides to bar Arab foreign ministers from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE from visiting the Palestinian Authority, calling the planned meeting "provocative" and aimed at promoting a "terrorist state."

Marco Rubio:

Antisemitic regimes have crumbled, Israel & Jewish people prosper

Speaking to the IHRA International Conference on Combating Antisemitism, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that there is no separation between hating Israel and hating Jews.

Kristi Noem:

Sarah and Yaron embodied the very best of Israel

Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar, US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hold memorial event honoring embassy employees Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.

Israeli Ambassador to US summoned to disciplinary hearing

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter summoned by Foreign Ministry Director Eden Bar-Tal after US interview slamming Israeli opposition and defending Netanyahu.

EU threatens to review Israel pact over Gaza

EU says it is reviewing its pact with Israel over the "catastrophic" Gaza situation, with 17 nations backing the human rights compliance review. Israel's Foreign Ministry rejects the criticism, notes Hamas's responsibility for the war's continuation and its refusal of ceasefire proposals.

Incidents at Israeli missions:

Gunfire near Istanbul consulate, envelope at French embassy

Gunfire detected near Israel's consulate in Istanbul, hours after unusual envelope received at the embassy in France. Both incidents handled by local security, with no casualties or damage. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar condemns the incidents.

Swiss ambassador apologizes after fencers snub Israeli anthem

Switzerland’s ambassador to Israel apologizes after the Swiss U23 fencing team failed to honor Israel’s anthem during a medal ceremony. Israeli officials condemn the incident.

Foreign Ministry:

'Some details Germany unfortunately left out'

Israel's Foreign Ministry corrected a tweet from its opposite number from Germany condemning the bombing of a Gazan hospital.

Israel responds to Turkey:

'Erdogan’s hypocrisy knows no bounds'

Israel’s Foreign Ministry fires back at Turkey which criticized Israel’s strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon: Israel does not need Erdogan’s ridiculous moral sermons.

Israel fires back at UN chief:

‘We are outraged you’re Secretary-General’

Israel’s Foreign Ministry fires back at UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who condemned Israel's latest strikes in the Gaza Strip: We are outraged by your moral bankruptcy.

Israeli raped in India

An Israeli tourist and the proprietress of a guesthouse in southern India were the victims of a brutal rape.

Diplomatic achievement: Anti-Israel conference prevented

Anti-Israel conference of countries signatory to the Geneva Convention, intended to harm Israel, prevented thanks to intensive efforts by the Foreign Ministry.

Foreign Ministry:

'Countries that value Geneva Convention should not join meeting'

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Oren Marmorstein, tweeted on Monday against the decision to bring together the High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention.

Jordanian Bar official tramples Israeli flag

Foreign Ministry condemns Jordanian Bar Deputy chief's trampling of Israeli flag, and the Jordanian government's silence.

'What a disgrace'

Foreign Ministry blasts UN chief's condemnation of Yemen strikes

Israel's Foreign Ministry blasts UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who criticized Israel’s strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, while failing to mention that the Houthi missile attacks on Israel.

Sa'ar:

'We decided to put Ireland in the antisemitic corner'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar meets dozens of influencers, opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and experts: "You can see from the statements in Ireland that they are under great pressure."

Israel denounces Human Rights Watch report on Gaza water supply

The Foreign Ministry spokesman has published a rebuttal of several claims made by a recent report claiming that Israel is depriving Gazans of water.

Foreign Min.:

'Last country that can speak about occupation in Syria is Turkey'

Israeli Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Oren Marmorstein responded to the Turkish government's condemnations of Israel's recent military actions in Syria and noted the hypocrisy of Turkey's accusations.

Foreign Ministry slams Amnesty report:

Genocidal massacre was carried out by Hamas against Israelis

Israeli Foreign Ministry responds to Amnesty International report claiming Israel carrying out 'genocide' in Gaza, noting actual genocide attempt by Hamas terrorists on October 7. 'Israel is defending itself, acting fully in accordance with international law.'

Why did Israel tweet thousands of missile emojis?

Popular X account "@Israel", which is operated by the Foreign Ministry, tweets thousands of missile emojis. This is the reason.

Netanyahu personally managing Amsterdam developments

Prime Minister Netanyahu has arrived at the Foreign Ministry situation room to oversee the developments in Holland.

Foreign Ministry guidelines for Israelis in Amsterdam

Israelis in Amsterdam advised to avoid displaying Jewish symbols, fly back to Israel as quickly as possible following antisemitic pogrom.

Foreign Ministry tells UN:

'The agreement with UNRWA has been cancelled'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz officially announces the cancellation of the agreement between Israel and UNRWA, after the Knesset approved a law banning UNRWA's activities in Israel.