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Voting begins in Israel's general election - for overseas staff

Israeli diplomats and foreign ministry employees serving overseas cast first ballots in Israel's elections.

Voting begins in Israel's general election - for overseas staff

Katz against the UNHRC: Theater of the absurd

Acting Foreign Minister asks foreign ministers of 26 countries not to support an anti-Israeli resolution at UN Human Rights Council.

Katz against the UNHRC: Theater of the absurd

Chile: 11 Israelis still hospitalized

Situation of 2 very difficult, 1 seriously injured, rest in moderate condition. Some will soon be flown to Israel for further treatment.

Chile: 11 Israelis still hospitalized

Report: Two Likud ministers are top picks for Foreign Minister

Transportation Minister, Energy Minister, are PM Netanyahu's top candidates for Foreign Ministry post.

Report: Two Likud ministers are top picks for Foreign Minister

Netanyahu to select new Foreign Minister Sunday

Too many ministries: PM to tap new Foreign Minister on Sunday, after ruling that he cannot serve as PM, Defense Minister, and FM.

Netanyahu to select new Foreign Minister Sunday

Jordanian minister tramples on Israeli flag

Foreign Ministry lodges protest after Jordanian Information Minister tramples on an Israeli flag.

Jordanian minister tramples on Israeli flag

The controversy surrounding the visit of the President of Chad

Foreign Ministry sought to condition visit of Chad President Idriss Deby on immediate renewal of relations between Chad and Israel.

The controversy surrounding the visit of the President of Chad

Israelis arrested after bullet found in luggage

2 Israelis arrested in Georgia after bullet found in luggage. Pair were released - on condition they not return to Israel.

Israelis arrested after bullet found in luggage

Netanyahu: Iran deal had one positive factor

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Iran nuclear deal brought Israel closer to the Arab world.

Netanyahu: Iran deal had one positive factor

Surprise strike at Israeli embassies around the world

600 local staff members at Israeli diplomatic missions around the world to strike in protest over pay conditions, halting diplomatic work.

Surprise strike at Israeli embassies around the world

Israel demanded - and BBC changed its headline

Foreign Ministry points out BBC title is a 'lie,' news site responds by changing title to reflect reality.

Israel demanded - and BBC changed its headline

Foreign Ministry: Turkish group entered on forged visa

Israel denies 90 Turkish citizens entry for tour of Islamic holy places.

Foreign Ministry: Turkish group entered on forged visa

Bestselling Israeli history professor boycotting Jewish State?

'Sapians' author Yuval Noah Harrari refuses offer by LA Consulate to host a reception in his honor due to Israel's erosion of liberal norms.

Bestselling Israeli history professor boycotting Jewish State?

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PA Foreign Affairs condemns Women in Green annual Tisha bAv walk

Calls march 'extension of extremism dominating political arena in Israel and settlers, since Trump’s ominous declaration on Jerusalem.'

PA Foreign Affairs condemns Women in Green annual Tisha bAv walk

Irish ambassador summoned for reprimand

Foreign Ministry summons Irish ambassador to Israel after Irish Senate passes BDS bill. Further steps to be determined when PM returns.

Irish ambassador summoned for reprimand

Foreign Ministry casts doubt on result of Trump-Kim summit

Foreign Ministry report notes gaps between pre-summit statements and the agreement published by the two leaders afterwards.

Foreign Ministry casts doubt on result of Trump-Kim summit

Uproar in Israel as PA appeals to The Hague

PA seeks ICC investigation of Israeli 'war crimes' against Gaza rioters. Foreign Ministry: 'Cynical move without legal validity.'

Uproar in Israel as PA appeals to The Hague

Security threat to 70th anniversary celebrations in New York

Security officials at NY Israeli consulate in forbids Foreign Ministry representatives to participate in celebration for fear of attack.

Security threat to 70th anniversary celebrations in New York

Israel turns directly to Iraqi citizens

Foreign Ministry receives enthusiastic responses: 'Digital embassy will promote productive, positive dialogue.'

Israel turns directly to Iraqi citizens

Foreign Ministry summons Irish ambassador

Israel demands explanation after mayor of Dublin attends anti-Israel conference in Ramallah.

Foreign Ministry summons Irish ambassador

Israel condemns Syria chemical attack

Foreign Ministry issues official condemnation of attack in Douma in which chemical weapons were used.

Israel condemns Syria chemical attack

Israeli detained in Egypt

Israeli forgets weapons magazine in his vehicle, detained in Egypt for 30 hours before being released.

Israeli detained in Egypt

Polish delegation in Israel seeks Holocaust Law compromise

Israeli, Polish officials look to resolve dispute sparked by law banning reference to Polish involvement in Holocaust.

Polish delegation in Israel seeks Holocaust Law compromise

Israel issues travel warning for Colombia

Israel's Foreign Ministry warns several Colombia regions are at risk for crime and terror attacks.

Israel issues travel warning for Colombia

Could Israeli guides at Auschwitz be arrested under new law?

Israeli tour guides worry that new law will cause them to be imprisoned for discussing Polish involvement in Holocaust.

Could Israeli guides at Auschwitz be arrested under new law?

Jewish studies added to Foreign Ministry cadets course

For the first time, new recruits at the Foreign Ministry to learn about Judaism before representing Jewish State to the world.

Jewish studies added to Foreign Ministry cadets course

Israeli consulate in Atlanta, 5 embassies to close next year

Israel closes foreign embassies, consulate, in order to allow salary hikes.

Israeli consulate in Atlanta, 5 embassies to close next year

Report: Netanyahu opposes Trump UNWRA cuts

Report says Netanyahr fears worsening Gaza's humanitarian situation could lead to an explosion.

Report: Netanyahu opposes Trump UNWRA cuts

Hamas Gaza warns: Don't visit Israeli Foreign Ministry webpage

Hamas internal security agency warns Foreign Ministry Arabic Facebook contains intelligence surveillance that could harm Palestinian surfers

Hamas Gaza warns: Don't visit Israeli Foreign Ministry webpage

Foreign Ministry fighting for Jerusalem at UN

Foreign Ministry instructs ambassadors to act to prevent a vote against American recognition of Jerusalem.

Foreign Ministry fighting for Jerusalem at UN

'Israel's soldiers are the modern day Maccabees'

PM on first night of Hanukkah: 'A great light of progress and humanity emanates from State of Israel.'

'Israel's soldiers are the modern day Maccabees'

Egypt shows solidarity with Trump's Iran statements

Egypt's Foreign Ministry says it shares US concerns over Iran, after Trump indicates he won't certify Iran's compliance with nuclear deal.

Egypt shows solidarity with Trump's Iran statements

All Israelis accounted for after Las Vegas massacre

Foreign Ministry confirms 6 previously missing Israelis have established contact following deadly shooting spree.

All Israelis accounted for after Las Vegas massacre

12 Israelis missing following Las Vegas massacre

Foreign Ministry attempting to locate Israeli citizens unaccounted for following deadliest mass shooting in US history

12 Israelis missing following Las Vegas massacre

Netanyahu: Agreement with PA not essential for int'l acceptance

At Foreign Ministry toast, PM Netanyahu talks about Israel's budding relationships and the reason for change.

Netanyahu: Agreement with PA not essential for int'l acceptance

Foreign Ministry issues warnings on new category 5 hurricane

Israel warns citizens to stay out of path of powerful hurricane as Florida declares a state of emergency.

Foreign Ministry issues warnings on new category 5 hurricane

Israel condemns North Korean hydrogen bomb test

Israel's Foreign Ministry condemns thermonuclear test which caused a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in North Korea..

Israel condemns North Korean hydrogen bomb test

Foreign Ministry calls for 'determined action' by UNIFIL

Foreign Ministry welcomes resolution renewing UNIFIL's mandate on the Lebanese border.

Foreign Ministry calls for 'determined action' by UNIFIL

Two Israelis still missing in Barcelona

Foreign Ministry reaches out to Israelis currently in Barcelona, two Israelis still unreachable.

Two Israelis still missing in Barcelona

Israeli diplomat vs the State of Israel

Bedouin diplomat calls on international court to try Israeli officials over what he says are Israel's plans to destroy his home village.

Israeli diplomat vs the State of Israel

Foreign Ministry to Erdoğan: See to your own business

Foreign Ministry severely censures words of Turkish president, who today called on world Muslims to overrun Jerusalem.

Foreign Ministry to Erdoğan: See to your own business

Israel clarifies stance on anti-Soros campaign

Israeli official: We condemn anti-Semitism but that doesn't mean Soros is exempt from criticism.

Israel clarifies stance on anti-Soros campaign

Israel rips UN over support for PA center glorifying terror

Foreign Ministry requests UN clarify its funding of women's center named after notorious terrorist who headed 'Coastal Massacre' of 1978.

Israel rips UN over support for PA center glorifying terror

Foreign Ministry defends ambassador with radical left son

Foreign Ministry responds to criticism of appointment of ambassador to Germany who has son in Breaking the Silence.

Foreign Ministry defends ambassador with radical left son

Foreign ministry workers threaten to block Trump's visit

Ministry workers threaten to halt preparations for Trump's planned upcoming visit to Israel if their demands for higher wages are not met.

Foreign ministry workers threaten to block Trump's visit

'Sweden acting systematically against Israel'

Swedish ambassador reprimanded after his was only European country in favor of resolution denying Israel Jerusalem sovereignty.

'Sweden acting systematically against Israel'

'Israel has prevented many terror attacks at embassies'

At memorial ceremony for Foreign Ministry fallen, Israeli PM says Israel thwarts 'vast majority' of attacks on embassies.

'Israel has prevented many terror attacks at embassies'

Foreign Ministry cautions Israelis: Don't visit North Korea

Foreign Ministry steps up cautionary tone as tourist trips open to North Korea.

Foreign Ministry cautions Israelis: Don't visit North Korea

Is the Foreign Ministry supporting radical leftists?

New investigation shows foreign ministry is funding trips of students in radical-leftist organizations to The Hague.

Is the Foreign Ministry supporting radical leftists?

Israel and Nicaragua renew diplomatic ties

South American country and Israel renew diplomatic ties that were cut off in 2010.

Israel and Nicaragua renew diplomatic ties

Last call for those traveling to China

Pro-Israel NGO demands Foreign Ministry ensure Chinese Embassy place Judea and Samaria legal explanation on official website.

Last call for those traveling to China

Israel denies tourist visa to Human Rights Watch staffer

Israel accuses Human Rights Watch of falsely claiming to be human rights group while supporting and engaging in Arab anti-Israel propaganda.

Israel denies tourist visa to Human Rights Watch staffer

Israeli killed in accident in Bolivia

23-year-old Dor Jan from Kiryat Ono killed in motorcycle accident in Bolivia.

Israeli killed in accident in Bolivia

Israel willing to reconsider denial of visa to HRW

Foreign Ministry spokesman says Human Rights Watch can appeal Israel’s decision not to issue a work visa to its staff.

Israel willing to reconsider denial of visa to HRW

Israel to deny visas to anti-Israel NGO 'Human Rights Watch'

Foreign Ministry: 'Why give working visas to people whose only purpose is to attack us?'

Israel to deny visas to anti-Israel NGO 'Human Rights Watch'

Foreign Ministry advises Israelis: Don't travel to North Korea

Following reports that Israeli company will be offering visits to North Korea, Israeli Foreign Ministry advises against such trips.

Foreign Ministry advises Israelis: Don't travel to North Korea

Foreign Ministry welcomes Torah scroll from Bucharest

Foreign Ministry synagogue holds traditional ceremony welcoming Torah scroll from Bucharest.

Foreign Ministry welcomes Torah scroll from Bucharest

'We must prevent another UN resolution'

PM tells ambassadors Israel focused on preventing another anti-Israel UN resolution in the near future.

'We must prevent another UN resolution'

Foreign Ministry apologizes to Italy

Israel's Foreign Ministry apologizes after Deputy Minister Ayoob Kara said an earthquake in Italy was punishment for UNESCO resolution.

Foreign Ministry apologizes to Italy

Dore Gold: Israel's increasing isolation a myth

Outgoing head of Foreign Ministry says despite recent UNESCO vote Israel becoming less isolated.

Dore Gold:  Israel's increasing isolation a myth