Gideon Sa'ar

Netanyahu: Albanese a 'weak politician' who betrayed Israel, Australia's Jews

Netanyahu's comments follow Australia's decision to deny MK Simcha Rothman entry into the country ahead of a planned 'solidarity trip' with the Jewish community.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Newsmax event in Jerusalem, on August 13, 2025.
Chairman of the New Hope Party, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, and Deputy Chairman of the New Hope Party Minister Ze'ev Elkin met with Aish Ha'am CEO Rabbi Steven Burg and Zev Oratz the Deputy Government Liaison Officer at AISH to sign the merger agreement at the Foreign Ministry on August 12, 2025

New Hope, Aish Ha’am join forces in World Zionist Congress faction

South Sudan’s Foreign MinisterSemaya Kumba, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.

Israel to send urgent aid to South Sudan amid cholera outbreak

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks during a stakeout before attending a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

FM Sa'ar: Israel will revoke residence permits of Australia’s representatives to PA


'Tried and failed': Palestinian state would be suicidal for Israel, FM tells Newsmax

Several Western countries have said that they will back recognition of a Palestinian state, expressing frustration over Israel’s conduct in its war against Hamas. For Sa'ar, this is "suicidal."

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the ministry's offices in Jerusalem, May 22, 2025.

Foreign Minister Sa'ar rejoins Likud in merger with United Right

Sa'ar left the Likud party in 2020 over criticism of the party's head, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 

 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.

Sa’ar at the UN: Clear, urgent, and barely heard - analysis

Sa’ar said the right things, but in a world where Hamas’s word is often trusted and Israel’s is doubted, there's no guarantee it will matter.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks during a stakeout before attending a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

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Sa'ar demands UN to condemn Hamas

Trump says US will strike Iran again if nuclear program restarts, IDF strikes in Lebanon

Cabinet expected to approve Gaza occupation • IDF announces death of Hezbollah terrorist • Israel Police arrest man suspected of throwing grenade on Herzliya home

Israeli soldiers work next to military vehicles near the Israel-Gaza border, in Israel July 29 2025.

'World has been turned upside-down': Sa'ar says UNSC, world must condemn Hamas

In his address, Sa'ar criticized the UN's lack of response after the release of the videos from Hamas and the PIJ of hostages Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar shows a picture of a hostage as he speaks to delegates during a Security Council meeting at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

Foreign ministers from Europe, the Americas issue new statements condemning Hamas

Ministers, who include those from France, Canada, and the UK, released new public statements last weekend condemning Hamas and called for the immediate release of the remaining hostages.

 Members of Hamas with the backdrop of the Gaza Strip, amid reports that Hamas has lost control of much of its territory.

Countries that backed Palestinian state 'assassinated hostage deal, prolonged war,' FM says

"They gave Hamas free gifts. Let me be clear: These countries prolonged the war," he said.

Gideon Sa'ar.

'Professional over political': Sa'ar pushes against demands that Zamir comply with gov't on Gaza

Sa’ar wrote that IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir “is required to express his professional opinion clearly and unequivocally to the political echelon.”

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir

Herzog heads north: Israel’s Baltic outreach in increasingly hostile EU - analysis

Herzog’s visit to these three small EU states, with a combined population of 6.1 million, reflects Israel’s effort to secure dependable allies as its standing in Western Europe declines.

Israel President Isaac Herzog and President of the Republic of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, August 4, 2025.

IDF intercepts rocket launched from Yemen, sirens sound in central Israel

Hostage families prepare to launch flotilla to Gaza • Outgoing FADC chair Edelstein reveals conscription law draft • Thousands gather in Tel Aviv protesting A-G Baharav-Miara’s possible dismissal

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, August 2, 2025.