Gideon Sa'ar
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Gideon Sa'ar, translated into English and compared across sources. 38 recent stories.
Gideon Sa'ar to seek cabinet recognition of the Armenian Genocide
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar plans to ask the Israeli cabinet to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide. The proposal cites moral and historical duty, describes the 1915 mass k…
Netanyahu Weighs Reserving a Likud Slot for Journalist Natali Shem Tov
Benjamin Netanyahu is considering reserving a Likud slot for journalist Natali Shem Tov, a former Channels 12 and 13 reporter from evacuated Metula. The move is still under discus…
Venezuelan opposition leader says quake toll and damage are far worse than reported
Two major earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela and caused severe damage in Caracas and elsewhere. Opposition leader Eduardo Bittar said the toll is likely far wors…
Powerful Quakes Rock Venezuela, Killing at Least 32 and Triggering Israeli Aid Preparations
Venezuela was struck by two strong earthquakes, killing at least 32 people and injuring about 700. Heavy damage was reported in Caracas and La Guaira, and Israel’s Foreign Ministr…
Filber Says Bennett and Eisenkot Are Being Counted Twice in the Polls
Shlomo Filber says recent polls double-count the same voters between Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot. He argues that once those voters are counted only once, Channel 14’s number…
Polls Show Smotrich Gaining, While Bennett and Lapid Weaken
Two new polls show the right bloc strengthening and Bennett and Lapid weakening. Kantar for Kan News and News 13 both put Religious Zionism on five seats, while Likud and Gideon S…
Report: Former senior ministers discuss joining Gideon Sa'ar's new party
Gilad Erdan resigned as chairman of Israel Aerospace Industries and is now exploring a new political party. Reports say he, Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked have held advanced tal…
Colombia’s President-Elect Tells Saar Israel Ties Will Grow Stronger
Gideon Sa’ar spoke Tuesday with Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, after his election victory. Both men pledged to strengthen ties between Israel and Colombia…
Sa'ar Says Hezbollah Fired Over 7,000 Projectiles Since March
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar told an international gathering in Tel Aviv that Hezbollah has fired more than 7,000 rockets, missiles and drones from Lebanon since March. He said I…
Sa'ar Says Hezbollah, Backed by Iran, Started the Latest War Against Israel
Gideon Sa'ar said in Tel Aviv that Hezbollah, directed by Iran, started the current war with Israel. He said Israel and Lebanon have only limited border disputes, while more than…
Netanyahu Ally Slams David Bitan Over Likud Primary Fight
A senior Likud source attacked David Bitan on Tuesday, accusing him of trying to build a “faction within a faction” as the party debates whether to hold primaries. Likud leaders a…
Netanyahu weighs reserved spots for Kahlon, Sa'ar and Bibas on Likud list
Benjamin Netanyahu is examining reserved Likud Knesset slots for Moshe Kahlon, Gideon Sa'ar and Haim Bibas. Likud sources say he may seek eight or nine reserved spots overall, and…
Foreign Ministry Rejects Report of Israeli Troop Deployment in Somaliland
Israel's Foreign Ministry denied a report that it had deployed about 50 soldiers to Somaliland. The report said the troops were sent after Israel recognized Somaliland, and region…
Right-Wing Candidate Wins Colombia’s Presidential Runoff, Israel Sees Better Ties Ahead
Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia’s presidential runoff by roughly 250,000 votes. Gideon Sa'ar congratulated him and invited him to Israel, while outgoing President Gustavo Pe…
Tokyo marks Israel’s Independence Day with farewell for ambassador Gilad Cohen
Israel’s 78th Independence Day reception in Tokyo doubled as a farewell for Ambassador Gilad Cohen after five years in Japan. The event drew about 300 guests, featured praise for…
Bolivia Declares 90-Day Emergency as Anti-Government Road Protests Escalate
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency and deployed security forces against roadblock protests that have lasted more than 50 days. The unrest has cau…
Supreme Court Chief Says Israel Is in a Regime Shift Amid Judges Panel Debate
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit said Israel is undergoing a regime change during debate on a law reshaping the Judicial Selection Committee. Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who…
Panel Slams Netanyahu Government Over Lebanon, Draft Exemptions and Diplomatic Crisis
Channel 12’s Friday panel sharply criticized Benjamin Netanyahu’s government over the Lebanon war, draft exemptions, and Israel’s diplomatic isolation. The discussion came after f…
Trump says Netanyahu support is likely, but not guaranteed
Donald Trump said he is very likely to back Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s next election, but he has not given a final endorsement. He also criticized Netanyahu as needing to be m…
Bennett and Lapid Hold Urgent Unity Meeting After Poll Drop
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid convened an urgent Thursday meeting in Ra’anana with Yesh Atid lawmakers and Bennett’s candidates after a sharp poll drop. The alliance fell from 23…
EU foreign policy chief responds after Gideon Sa'ar boycott threat
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas answered Gideon Sa'ar after he said he would boycott her over anti-Israel remarks. Kallas defended EU-Israel dialogue and a two-state solution…
Israel's Foreign Minister Cuts Ties With EU Foreign Policy Chief Over Apartheid Comparison
Gideon Sa'ar said Israel is cutting ties with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas after reports she compared Israel to apartheid-era South Africa. He demanded a retraction, while…
Israel Should Engage Europe, Not Retreat Into Isolation, Column Argues
A Hebrew opinion column says Israel is damaging its own diplomacy by cutting ties with EU officials and relying on personal friendships in Europe. It argues that Hungary under Pet…
Belarusian Ambassador Summoned After Lukashenko's Antisemitic Remarks
Israel summoned Belarus’s ambassador for a formal reprimand after President Alexander Lukashenko made antisemitic comments in an Al Arabiya interview. Foreign Ministry officials r…
Somaliland Defence Minister Denies Israeli Military Presence or Base Talks
Somaliland’s defence minister denied reports of an Israeli military base or troop presence in the territory, calling them rumours. His comments followed Israel’s recognition of So…
Netanyahu’s Trial Sparks a New Fight Over National Priorities
An Israeli opinion piece argues that Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial is being pursued at the wrong time, while Israel is fighting a multi-front war. It says the legal and media establi…
Hebron Building Approved for First Time in Decades After Smotrich Announcement
Israel approved construction in Hebron for the first time in decades without municipal approval, after Bezalel Smotrich announced changes to the Hebron agreements. The Higher Plan…
Israel Shows Lithuania Evidence of Hezbollah Tunnel Network
Gideon Sa'ar met Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys in Jerusalem and discussed bilateral ties. Sa'ar presented evidence of Hezbollah tunnel infrastructure near Israel and…
Sa'ar Warns Iran Must Never Get Nuclear Arms in Call With Japanese Counterpart
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar spoke Tuesday with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi about regional threats and cooperation. He said Israel will not allow Iran to obtain n…
Somaliland Opens Its Embassy in Jerusalem
Somaliland opened its embassy in Jerusalem in a ceremony attended by President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. It is the third embassy to open in J…
Netanyahu’s Instagram Adds Hundreds of Thousands of Followers Amid Suspicion of Fake Growth
Benjamin Netanyahu’s Instagram account has gained followers at a highly unusual pace, prompting allegations of fake or bought growth. Likud denies buying bots, while the Central E…
Netanyahu and Sa'ar Explore a New Election Pact
About four months before Israel's election, Netanyahu and Gideon Sa'ar are reportedly considering a coordinated temporary split between Likud and New Hope. The plan would allow th…
Somaliland President to Visit Israel, Open Embassy in Jerusalem
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi will visit Israel tomorrow and open Somaliland’s embassy in Jerusalem. On Monday he will meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a…
Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Signed Tomorrow as Israel Watches Closely
Trump said a nuclear agreement with Iran could be signed on Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening afterward. Israeli officials fear the deal may only dilute Iran’s uranium…
U.S. and Iran Near Deal as Trump Signals Signature Tomorrow, Eyes France Summit
Trump said a U.S.-Iran agreement could be signed tomorrow, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening afterward. Reports in the U.S. and Pakistan say the deal is close, while Israel fear…
Just Before the Election: Severe Blow to Gideon Sa'ar
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is weighing whether to cancel the planned merger between Likud and Gideon Sa'ar's New Hope party, according to an i24NEWS report. The original pl…
Sa'ar Slams Colombia's President: "A Communist Who Destroyed His Country, Soon He'll Be History"
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar lashed out at Colombian President Gustavo Petro after Petro compared Israel's fighting in Gaza to the Nazis. Sa'ar called Petro antisemitic, a commun…
Faster Fighting in Khan Younis Leaves Hostage Issue in the Background
The article says fighting in Khan Younis is progressing faster and more precisely than in northern Gaza. It also notes that the hostage issue has mostly fallen out of the spotligh…