Gideon Sa'ar

Israel condemns Russia's deadly drone, missile barrage on Kyiv neighborhood

Russia's sweeping Russian drone and missile attack on a Kyiv neighborhood killed 28 Ukrainians, including three children, and wounded over 150.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Rescuers stand atop an apartment building hit during Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 31, 2025
A Palestinian flag flies in front of Downing Street as Starmer convened an emergency cabinet meeting to discuss his government’s policies on Gaza, on Tuesday in London.

Gaza's strategic disaster: Israel risks leaving identity in the hands of its enemies

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Diplomatic isolation and viral imagery are shaping global perceptions. Without a coherent narrative and strategy, Israel is losing control of the story.

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

Ben-Gvir accuses Germany of 'once again supporting Nazism' as FM visits Israel

Ben-Gvir's comments drew the condemnation of FM Gideon Sa'ar, who referred to the far-Right minister's remarks as "unnecessary and harmful."

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Israeli Minister of foreign affairs Gideon Saar hold a press conference at the Ministry of foreign affairs in Jerusalem, May 22, 2025.

Sa'ar: European FMs admit pressure on Israel was a mistake, emboldens Hamas

The foreign minister added that several European countries today have "a huge Muslim population" that affects government policies, but this wouldn't allow Israel to "commit suicide."

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israel to send IAF jets to aid in extinguishing Cyprus wildfires

“Israel is preparing to provide aerial support to Cyprus in its battle against the fires sweeping the island,” the ministry shared on X.

JULY 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
A burnt tree is seen during a wildfire at the area of Souni near Limassol, Cyprus July 24, 2025.

Israel, Ukraine set to deepen defense cooperation, Kyiv's FM says

Propelled by wartime urgency, both nations have built a formidable defense-tech ecosystem with cutting-edge innovation reaching warfighters on the battlefield in record time.

JULY 24, 2025ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A truck with mounted anti-aircraft cannon, of the of 127th Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, fires towards Russian drones and missiles during an overnight shift, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine July 2, 2025

FM Sa'ar in Ukraine: Israel condemns Russia's attacks on civilians, call for sustainable peace

Sa'ar also thanked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his stance on Iran, adding that Israel damaged Iranian drone supply lines that produced drones for Russia to attack Ukraine.

JULY 23, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha at the Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry in Kyiv, Ukraine, July 23, 2025.

Pro-Palestinian protesters prevent Israelis from disembarking cruise ship on Greek island

The cruise ship departed from Haifa on Sunday, stopped in Rhodes, and arrived in Syros on Tuesday. 

JULY 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Pro-Palestinian protesters prevent Israeli passengers from disembarking a cruise ship in Syros, Greece, July 22, 2025

Netanyahu: 'My Druze brothers, do not cross the border into Syria, let the IDF do its job'

Israeli officials react to the ongoing violence in Syria's Sweida between regime forces and the local Druze community.

JULY 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with a map of the Middle East (Illustrative).

Israel's dynamic with Syria, Lebanon massively shifting, amb. to the EU tells 'Post' - exclusive

"This was an intimate gathering aimed at discussing regional developments and exploring how the EU could help promote cooperation,” Regev explained.

JULY 15, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on June 14, 2025.

Gideon Sa'ar welcomes Syria's participation in EU-Middle East Meeting

"We welcome the participation of the Syrian minister. We will be together in the same meeting. Let's see what will happen," Saar told reporters ahead of Monday's meeting.

JULY 14, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar attend a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem June 17, 2025.

Gov't ministers clash in attempt to pressure Netanyahu over Gaza hostage deal

Israeli politicians across the aisle have sent the prime minister messages pushing for or against a Gaza hostage deal.

JULY 10, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of Israeli protesters.

Rubio imposes sanctions on UN's Albanese over 'political, economic warfare' against Israel, US

"A clear message. Time for the UN to pay attention!" Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar wrote in response.

JULY 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese gives a press conference at the UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark February 5, 2025.

Gideon Sa'ar resigns as Knesset member, will continue as Foreign Minister

Israeli-Druze politician Akram Hasson is slated to take Sa'ar's place as an MK per the Likud party list.

JULY 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar attend a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem June 17, 2025.

FM Sa'ar: Israel to provide additional aid to Ukraine, including water supply systems

Aid will be allocated from the Foreign Ministry's budget, and will consist of a series of water systems, each capable of supplying water to tens of thousands of people affected by Russian bombings.

JULY 4, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN
A woman looks at destroyed vehicles at the site of a damaged school, which was hit during Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 4, 2025.