Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar:
"Just spoke with Kazakhstan's FM Yermek Kosherbayev and congratulated him on their historic decision to join the Abraham Accords, brokered by President Trump.
We discussed ways to expand our economic partnership as part of the Accords, including in the fields of water, agriculture and technology. We agreed to work on renewing direct flights.
We also talked about using this historic opportunity to promote interreligious tolerance across our faiths.
I look forward to visiting Kazakhstan soon and invited my counterpart to visit Israel. This is an important step toward greater stability and prosperity in Central Asia and the Middle East.
Together we'll build a better and more peaceful future for our nations! 🇮🇱🇰🇿"
"Just spoke with Kazakhstan's FM Yermek Kosherbayev and congratulated him on their historic decision to join the Abraham Accords, brokered by President Trump.
We discussed ways to expand our economic partnership as part of the Accords, including in the fields of water, agriculture and technology. We agreed to work on renewing direct flights.
We also talked about using this historic opportunity to promote interreligious tolerance across our faiths.
I look forward to visiting Kazakhstan soon and invited my counterpart to visit Israel. This is an important step toward greater stability and prosperity in Central Asia and the Middle East.
Together we'll build a better and more peaceful future for our nations! 🇮🇱🇰🇿"
This week, the State of Israel conducted its sixth periodic review before the UN Committee Against Torture, Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment, in accordance with its obligations as a State Party to the Convention.
Israel was represented by a broad delegation including representatives from multiple government ministries in order to conduct a meaningful and professional dialogue with the committee.
Surviving hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel shared with the Committee Members the horrors they endured and witnessed in Hamas captivity. The Committee had the opportunity to hear the brave first hand testimonies of the very definition torture.
Ambassador Daniel Meron: “Israel is committed to uphold the rule of law and to fulfill its obligations under international law, even in the face of uncharted challenges.”
Israel was represented by a broad delegation including representatives from multiple government ministries in order to conduct a meaningful and professional dialogue with the committee.
Surviving hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel shared with the Committee Members the horrors they endured and witnessed in Hamas captivity. The Committee had the opportunity to hear the brave first hand testimonies of the very definition torture.
Ambassador Daniel Meron: “Israel is committed to uphold the rule of law and to fulfill its obligations under international law, even in the face of uncharted challenges.”
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:
"I spoke with Jamaica’s FM Kamina J. Smith about the hurricane Melissa that struck the country.
We discussed the work of the delegation of Israeli doctors and nurses dispatched to assist in the aftermath of the storm.
I updated her that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will donate ultrasound devices to hospitals in Jamaica to enable rapid medical response.
Israel will continue to provide assistance and share its expertise with countries around the world facing emergency situations.
Israel and Jamaica have long-standing relations, and we stand by Jamaica in its time of need. 🇮🇱🇯🇲"
"I spoke with Jamaica’s FM Kamina J. Smith about the hurricane Melissa that struck the country.
We discussed the work of the delegation of Israeli doctors and nurses dispatched to assist in the aftermath of the storm.
I updated her that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will donate ultrasound devices to hospitals in Jamaica to enable rapid medical response.
Israel will continue to provide assistance and share its expertise with countries around the world facing emergency situations.
Israel and Jamaica have long-standing relations, and we stand by Jamaica in its time of need. 🇮🇱🇯🇲"
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:
"Spoke with my friend Lithuanian FM Kestutis Budris.
I updated him on the return of our dead hostage Manny Godard. I also told him that the PA is continuing its payments to terrorists and their families through a new payment system. Abbas's dismissal of his Finance Minister won't absolve him and the PA of their complicity.
We appreciate Lithuania's friendship and I invited my counterpart to come visit Israel soon. 🇮🇱🇱🇹"
"Spoke with my friend Lithuanian FM Kestutis Budris.
I updated him on the return of our dead hostage Manny Godard. I also told him that the PA is continuing its payments to terrorists and their families through a new payment system. Abbas's dismissal of his Finance Minister won't absolve him and the PA of their complicity.
We appreciate Lithuania's friendship and I invited my counterpart to come visit Israel soon. 🇮🇱🇱🇹"
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar:
"Iran openly admits to kidnapping a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel.
Just like their protégés, the Houthis, Iran is acting as a pirate state and terrorizing naval routes.
Iran is a threat not only to the Middle East but to world peace and global trade.
I call on the free world to immediately declare the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization."
"Iran openly admits to kidnapping a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel.
Just like their protégés, the Houthis, Iran is acting as a pirate state and terrorizing naval routes.
Iran is a threat not only to the Middle East but to world peace and global trade.
I call on the free world to immediately declare the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization."
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:
"Israel is facing an extraordinary phenomenon: terrorist states (terrorist organizations that control territory).
Three of them are still fighting it with the aim of destroying it: Hamas from Gaza, Hezbollah from Lebanon, and the Houthis from Yemen.
Israel will not agree to the establishment of a Palestinian terrorist state in the heart of the Land of Israel, at zero distance from all its population centers and with topographic control over them."
"Israel is facing an extraordinary phenomenon: terrorist states (terrorist organizations that control territory).
Three of them are still fighting it with the aim of destroying it: Hamas from Gaza, Hezbollah from Lebanon, and the Houthis from Yemen.
Israel will not agree to the establishment of a Palestinian terrorist state in the heart of the Land of Israel, at zero distance from all its population centers and with topographic control over them."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
"Gaza will be demilitarized, and Hamas will be disarmed. Either this will happen the easy way or it will happen the hard way. This is what I said, and this is what President Trump also said.
Regarding a Palestinian state: Our opposition to a Palestinian state in any territory west of the Jordan River, this opposition is existing, valid, and has not changed one bit."
"Gaza will be demilitarized, and Hamas will be disarmed. Either this will happen the easy way or it will happen the hard way. This is what I said, and this is what President Trump also said.
Regarding a Palestinian state: Our opposition to a Palestinian state in any territory west of the Jordan River, this opposition is existing, valid, and has not changed one bit."
Dror Or was murdered by Hamas in his home on October 7, 2023. Terrorists set his house on fire. Hamas abducted his body into Gaza.
His wife, Yonat, was also murdered, her body abandoned. His children Noam & Alma were kidnapped and later released. A 3rd child, Yahli, survived because he was not home.
Hamas still holds Dror’s body in contravention of international law. Let Dror go. Allow him the funeral he deserves.
His wife, Yonat, was also murdered, her body abandoned. His children Noam & Alma were kidnapped and later released. A 3rd child, Yahli, survived because he was not home.
Hamas still holds Dror’s body in contravention of international law. Let Dror go. Allow him the funeral he deserves.
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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:
"Certain people are quick to suggest that we establish a Palestinian terrorist state in the heart of our small country, 2 kilometers from where we are sitting right now."
"Certain people are quick to suggest that we establish a Palestinian terrorist state in the heart of our small country, 2 kilometers from where we are sitting right now."
Ran Gvili left hospital on October 7, 2023 to rush to the defence of civilians under attack. He was scheduled for surgery at the time.
He saved dozens fleeing the Nova festival and fought to protect Kibbutz Alumim until killed by Hamas terrorists. His body was kidnapped into Gaza.
Ran’s bravery was instinctive, the courage of a young officer who could not imagine letting others face danger without his coming to their defence.
Hamas still holds Ran's body in contravention of international law. Let Ran go. Allow him the funeral he deserves.
He saved dozens fleeing the Nova festival and fought to protect Kibbutz Alumim until killed by Hamas terrorists. His body was kidnapped into Gaza.
Ran’s bravery was instinctive, the courage of a young officer who could not imagine letting others face danger without his coming to their defence.
Hamas still holds Ran's body in contravention of international law. Let Ran go. Allow him the funeral he deserves.
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The story of the Star of David is rooted in the Land of Israel yet also stretches across continents and centuries. A symbol that the people of Israel carried through exile, diaspora and back to the modern State of Israel.
At the ANU Museum, the Star of David appears throughout, telling its story, carrying identity and values wherever it went.
#sharethestar wherever you are✨
At the ANU Museum, the Star of David appears throughout, telling its story, carrying identity and values wherever it went.
#sharethestar wherever you are✨
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:
"The Jewish rioters in Judea and Samaria harm the State of Israel, disgrace Judaism, and cause damage to the settlement project.
They are not us. They are not the State of Israel.
The IDF, the Shin Bet, and the Israel Police must act decisively and firmly to stop this rampage, which is also directed at our soldiers and police officers."
"The Jewish rioters in Judea and Samaria harm the State of Israel, disgrace Judaism, and cause damage to the settlement project.
They are not us. They are not the State of Israel.
The IDF, the Shin Bet, and the Israel Police must act decisively and firmly to stop this rampage, which is also directed at our soldiers and police officers."
The State of Israel submitted today to the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) a request to disqualify the Court's Prosecutor, Mr. Karim Khan, from involvement in proceedings concerning Israel. Additionally, Israel requests that the Court cancel the baseless arrest warrants issued by the Prosecutor against the Prime Minister, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, and the former Minister of Defense, Mr. Yoav Gallant.
The request was submitted following information and grave reports raising serious concern that the Prosecutor acted out of improper personal motives to advance false and unfounded allegations against Israel. These actions were intended to divert public attention from severe accusations against him of serial sexual harassment of a subordinate employee. In this context, the Prosecutor advanced baseless and outrageous warrants against the Prime Minister and the former Minister of Defense of a democratic state.
The State of Israel emphasizes that the contamination of the proceedings caused by the Prosecutor's conduct is profound and irreparable. Therefore, Israel requests that the Court's Appeals Chamber disqualify the Prosecutor from involvement in cases relating to Israel and to declare that the arrest warrants issued against the Prime Minister and the former Minister of Defense are of no force or effect.
The aforementioned request in no way affects Israel's other claims regarding the invalidity of the warrants, including due to the Court's lack of jurisdiction.
The request was submitted following information and grave reports raising serious concern that the Prosecutor acted out of improper personal motives to advance false and unfounded allegations against Israel. These actions were intended to divert public attention from severe accusations against him of serial sexual harassment of a subordinate employee. In this context, the Prosecutor advanced baseless and outrageous warrants against the Prime Minister and the former Minister of Defense of a democratic state.
The State of Israel emphasizes that the contamination of the proceedings caused by the Prosecutor's conduct is profound and irreparable. Therefore, Israel requests that the Court's Appeals Chamber disqualify the Prosecutor from involvement in cases relating to Israel and to declare that the arrest warrants issued against the Prime Minister and the former Minister of Defense are of no force or effect.
The aforementioned request in no way affects Israel's other claims regarding the invalidity of the warrants, including due to the Court's lack of jurisdiction.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's Statement on the UN Security Council's Resolution on President Trump's Gaza Plan
The State of Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu applaud President Trump and his tireless and devoted team. The courage and sacrifice of our brave soldiers, along with President Trump’s diplomatic efforts, have helped bring home all of the living hostages and most of the deceased ones.
The United Nations Security Council fully endorses President Trump‘s 20 Point Plan, and the appointment of the Board of Peace to be led by President Trump. We believe that President Trump‘s plan will lead to peace and prosperity because it insists upon full demilitarization, disarmament and the deradicalization of Gaza. True to President Trump’s vision, this will lead to further integration of Israel and its neighbors as well as expansion of Abraham Accords. President Trump’s breakthrough leadership will help lead the region to peace and prosperity and a lasting alliance with the United States.
In cooperation with the United States and other countries signed on President Trump’s plan, we expect to receive all of the deceased hostages with no delay and to begin the process of disarming and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip and ending Hamas’ rule over Gaza per President Trump’s and Ambassador Waltz’s statements.
Israel extends its hand in peace and prosperity to all of our neighbors and calls on them to normalize relations with Israel and join us in expelling Hamas and its supporters from the region.
The State of Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu applaud President Trump and his tireless and devoted team. The courage and sacrifice of our brave soldiers, along with President Trump’s diplomatic efforts, have helped bring home all of the living hostages and most of the deceased ones.
The United Nations Security Council fully endorses President Trump‘s 20 Point Plan, and the appointment of the Board of Peace to be led by President Trump. We believe that President Trump‘s plan will lead to peace and prosperity because it insists upon full demilitarization, disarmament and the deradicalization of Gaza. True to President Trump’s vision, this will lead to further integration of Israel and its neighbors as well as expansion of Abraham Accords. President Trump’s breakthrough leadership will help lead the region to peace and prosperity and a lasting alliance with the United States.
In cooperation with the United States and other countries signed on President Trump’s plan, we expect to receive all of the deceased hostages with no delay and to begin the process of disarming and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip and ending Hamas’ rule over Gaza per President Trump’s and Ambassador Waltz’s statements.
Israel extends its hand in peace and prosperity to all of our neighbors and calls on them to normalize relations with Israel and join us in expelling Hamas and its supporters from the region.
Joshua Loitu Mollel🕯️
Today, we held a farewell ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport. Joshua’s body now flies home to Tanzania.
Mungu ailaze roho yake mahala pema peponi ~ May God rest his soul in peace.
Only 21, an agricultural student in 🇮🇱Israel from 🇹🇿Tanzania. Barely weeks after Joshua arrived, Hamas terrorists took him hostage on October 7, 2023, then killed him in captivity in Gaza.
While Joshua wasn’t Israeli, over the past 2 years we adopted him into our hearts. An innocent life, full of promise, stolen too soon.
RIP Joshua 💔
📸Asi Efrati
Today, we held a farewell ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport. Joshua’s body now flies home to Tanzania.
Mungu ailaze roho yake mahala pema peponi ~ May God rest his soul in peace.
Only 21, an agricultural student in 🇮🇱Israel from 🇹🇿Tanzania. Barely weeks after Joshua arrived, Hamas terrorists took him hostage on October 7, 2023, then killed him in captivity in Gaza.
While Joshua wasn’t Israeli, over the past 2 years we adopted him into our hearts. An innocent life, full of promise, stolen too soon.
RIP Joshua 💔
📸Asi Efrati
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:
"Today, Palestinian terrorists struck the heart of Israel. The car ramming and stabbing in Gush Etzion, right outside of Jerusalem, killed a 71-year old man and injured 3 civilians.
The Palestinian Authority refuses to condemn this heinous terror attack,
and continues its “pay for slay” policy.
This further demonstrates why a Palestinian state cannot and will not be established."
"Today, Palestinian terrorists struck the heart of Israel. The car ramming and stabbing in Gush Etzion, right outside of Jerusalem, killed a 71-year old man and injured 3 civilians.
The Palestinian Authority refuses to condemn this heinous terror attack,
and continues its “pay for slay” policy.
This further demonstrates why a Palestinian state cannot and will not be established."
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Aid is flowing into Gaza. Hundreds of trucks daily carrying food, medical equipment and shelter supplies.
This is Gaza over the last week:
This is Gaza over the last week:
There’s truly no substitute for witnessing reality with your own eyes.
Thank you to the Foreign Minister, Maka Botchorishvili for visiting the Gaza Envelope, where she could see firsthand the atrocities and war crimes perpetrated by the Hamas terror organization on October 7th 2023 against Israeli civilians — women, children, and the elderly.
A total of 251 people were abducted by the terror group, and three remain in captivity. Israel continues its unwavering fight to bring them home.
Minister Botchorishvili visited Kibbutz Nir Oz, home of the Bibas family and many other victims, as well as the Nova Festival site, where one of the most brutal terror attacks in Israel’s history took place.
She paid tribute to the victims and reflected on the scale of the tragedy. Her presence symbolized Georgia’s solidarity with Israel and the people of Israel.
Thank you to the Foreign Minister, Maka Botchorishvili for visiting the Gaza Envelope, where she could see firsthand the atrocities and war crimes perpetrated by the Hamas terror organization on October 7th 2023 against Israeli civilians — women, children, and the elderly.
A total of 251 people were abducted by the terror group, and three remain in captivity. Israel continues its unwavering fight to bring them home.
Minister Botchorishvili visited Kibbutz Nir Oz, home of the Bibas family and many other victims, as well as the Nova Festival site, where one of the most brutal terror attacks in Israel’s history took place.
She paid tribute to the victims and reflected on the scale of the tragedy. Her presence symbolized Georgia’s solidarity with Israel and the people of Israel.