Diplomacy

Diplomatic insurance is not a strategy - opinion

Technological excellence alone cannot sustain cooperation. Politics matters, and Israel needs to take it seriously.

David Saranga.jpg - David Saranga, head of the Digital Division of Israel’s Foreign Ministry.
US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman hold hands during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025.

Trump's aid decision could shake Gulf confidence in US security commitments - interview

Bipartisan support in Congress has long been central to the US-Israel relationship, but changing attitudes among younger Americans and across the political spectrum pose new challenges.PremiumPremium

When Trump leaves in 2029, who will protect Israel? Its next PM needs an answer - opinion

Signed documents are held for exchange at a signing ceremony during the state visit by Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China November 2, 2026.

Xi Jinping warns against great-power conflict in the Gulf as China, Oman eye trade pact


Iran will 'never' shy away from dialogue with US, says Iranian President Pezeshkian

"We have never shied away from talks, and we never will, although the United States has targeted our country three times despite having signed an agreement," he was quoted as saying.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026.

UK-Israel crisis: A watershed event? - opinion

Israel is telling Britain that hostile action against Israel will carry a direct price.

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband arrives to attend a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, September 8, 2026.

FM Sa’ar revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats operating in Ramallah over West Bank trade ban

Sa’ar ordered all of the diplomats to return their documentation to Israel within seven days of the announcement, at which time their diplomatic immunities and rights will expire.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026

For FM Gideon Sa'ar, Israel's diplomatic battlefield is as important as the military one

FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Israel's foreign minister tells the Post about his effort to move embassies to Jerusalem and his drive to protect Israel’s interests in a complex international arena.

 FOREIGN MINISTER Gideon Sa’ar and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee attend a signing ceremony for an agreement establishing a future permanent campus of the US Embassy in Jerusalem, at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem in July.

Foreign Ministry aims at online younger generation in new digital public diplomacy efforts

Data from the UNmasked UN campaign shows that one of the most prominent age groups it reaches is people aged 25 to 35, with significant success in English-speaking countries, led by the US and UK.

 Social media and digital online concept, man using smart phone.

Moscow invites Kim Jong Un for official visit as Pyongyang rejects calls to halt nuclear tests

Moscow and Pyongyang have drawn markedly closer in recent years, with North Korea sending troops to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine in 2024.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) greets North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un (L) after their bilateral meeting on September 3, 2025, in Beijing, China.

Netanyahu set for brief UNGA visit with limited diplomatic meetings, planned anti-Israel protests

The prime minister is expected to spend just six hours in the US, with no meeting planned with US President Donald Trump and protests expected to accompany his New York appearance.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 26, 2025

Israel's diplomatic isolation prevents proper recognition for its military achievements - analysis

Israel should be in a completely different position by now. The IDF's achievements over three years of war have been remarkable. But they should have been taken to the next level.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, in Jerusalem, September 23, 2026

US allies in Asia concerned Trump may use Taiwan as 'negotiating chip' to secure Beijing trade

Xi will likely press Trump on Taiwan during their expected summit on September 24, and even a subtle change in US rhetoric could embolden Beijing and risk the region's fragile peace.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025.

‘Can’t reward terrorism and demand legitimacy’: PA’s Abbas denied US visa ahead of UNGA

The decision marks the second consecutive instance in which the Palestinian leader was prevented from entering the country, while other officials were also barred from the UNGA.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the foundation stone ceremony of the Innovation and Excellence Compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah on September 9, 2026; illustrative