Foreign Ministry

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.

Foreign Ministry:

Norway's 'extremist policy' renders it unable to be a partner

Norwegian government's recent decision has led it to 'lose Israel's trust and the special role it has played since the Oslo Accords,' Israel's Foreign Ministry explains.

Police descend on Foreign Ministry offices in Jerusalem

Following undercover investigation, Lahav 433 police unit raids Foreign Ministry office over diplomatic passports.

Foreign Ministry on UNRWA:

'Too little too late, but the truth is starting to come to light'

Foreign Ministry responds to UN probe which acknowledged that UNRWA employees may have been involved in October 7 massacre: The UN must fire them immediately and not sweep the issue under the rug.

'Beyond redemption':

UN rapporteur slammed for comparing Netanyahu to Hitler

Israel slams UN rights expert Francesca Albanese for endorsing social media post comparing Netanyahu to Nazi leader. Albanese responds: Institutional rants and outburst of selective moral outrage will not stop the course of Justice.

Israel's Foreign Ministry:

'Court’s opinion is fundamentally wrong'

Israel's Foreign Ministry rejects the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that was published today regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Bodies of Israelis missing in Philippines located

Yitzhak Cohen and partner Geneva Lopez, who disappeared last month while traveling in the Philippines, are found dead.

Israeli couple missing in the Philippines, car found torched

Yitzhak Cohen and partner Geneva Lopez have been missing in the Philippines since Friday, reports say.

After 'Palestine' recognition:

Israel summons Slovenian Ambassador for reprimand

Foreign Ministry says the Slovenian ambassador was reprimanded "for her government's warped decision to recognize a Palestinian state".

'The elephant in the room'

MFA highlights 'civilian' involvement in Hamas atrocities

New video notes how Gazan civilians participated in killing, raping, and abducting Israelis on October 7th and still assist in holding hostages.

Two-year-old Israeli girl drowns in Thailand

Israeli consul in Thailand and the department for Israelis abroad at the Foreign Ministry are assisting in bringing the girl's body to Israel.

Uproar in Morocco:

Netanyahu presents map which excludes Western Sahara

Users on social media furious after Netanyahu showed the controversial map on French TV. Foreign Ministry spokesperson: It was a technical error, we apologize.

Foreign Ministry warns Spain:

Don't provide services to 'Palestinians'

In a letter to the Spanish Embassy in Israel, Israel's Foreign Ministry calls out 'inciting and hateful antisemitic statements' by Spanish officials, warns against providing services to Palestinian Authority residents who are not Spanish citizens.

NSC and Foreign Ministry to ICJ:

'Charges of genocide are false, outrageous, morally repugnant'

Head of the National Security Council and Spokesperson of Foreign Ministry respond to ICJ ruling on Gaza: Israel will not conduct military actions in Rafah which will harm the civilian population.

Report:

Israel's first steps against countries that recognized PA state

In addition to summoning the ambassadors of the countries that today recognized a Palestinian state, Israel will exclude the representatives from these countries from official briefings.

Foreign Ministry:

'Prosecutor Khan's decision is morally twisted'

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Oren Marmorstein calls ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant 'absurdity incarnate: He asks to equate the attackers and the attacked.'

Tragedy:

Israeli girl killed during a trip to Thailand

Five-year-old Israeli girl killed in an ATV accident while traveling with her family in Thailand. The Foreign Ministry is assisting in bringing her body to Israel.

Foreign Ministry:

South Africa continues to be Hamas's legal arm

A statement by Israel's Foreign Ministry denounced the South African appeal against Israel's conduct since the last hearing in the Hague, claiming that the country was once again serving Hamas's ends.

Report:

Leaked doc. claims Israel in violation of aid commitments to US

USAID officials sent a report to the State Department saying that Israel is not honouring the requirement for US arms deals that it allow humanitarian aid efforts.

UN probe on UNRWA:

'Israel didn't provide evidence staff were terror group members'

Foreign Ministry fires back after UN probe says UNRWA is irreplaceable: UNRWA-Gaza is a rotten and poisonous tree whose roots are Hamas.

Following UNSC vote:

Foreign Min. to summon ambassadors, including from France, Japan

Foreign Ministry to summon ambassadors of countries which voted in favor of upgrading Palestinian Authority to full member status at the UN.

'The wrong side of history'

Israel blasts new Irish PM's comments on Gaza

Foreign Ministry criticizes Ireland’s new Prime Minister, Simon Harris, after he fails to mention the hostages being held by Hamas while criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza.