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Israel confirms all missing fans accounted for after Amsterdam attacks; IDF bans troop travel

Security officials say violence appeared spontaneous rather than coordinated by any foreign entity; Foreign Ministry says Dutch security forces deployed across city to ensure safe passage for Israelis heading to airport

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 11.08.24

Katz declares Israel's exit from UNRWA pact

After Knesset voted to end UNRWA's activities in Israel, FM Katz voids 1967 agreement, raising potential ICJ disputes; Israel cites UNRWA’s alleged terror ties and plans to redirect aid to non-terror-linked organizations

Itamar Eichner | 11.04.24

שר החוץ ישראל כ״ץ בפגישה עם שר החוץ של צרפת ז׳אן-נואל ברות

Katz threatens no cooperation on Lebanon if France pushes Palestinian agenda

After Macron’s call for arms embargo on Israel, FM meets French counterpart, saying, ‘Friends don’t call for an embargo; they help in times of hardship; Katz stresses no cease-fire in Lebanon without enforcing UN resolutions

Itamar Eichner | 10.08.24

אנתוני בלינקן מזכיר המדינה של ארה"ב פגישה עם פייסל בן פרחאן שר החוץ של סעודיה

Saudi FM: 'No diplomatic relations with Israel without two-state solution'

Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud says that while normalization with Israel was imminent before October 7, their position has now shifted, saying that without a two-state solution and a divided Jerusalem, the Saudi government will not agree to formalize diplomatic relations with Israel

Itamar Eichner | 10.05.24

Israel scrambles to fight UN vote on extreme Palestinian draft resolution

Foreign Minister Israel Katz instructs envoys to urge host countries to act against the Palestinian initiative, aimed at isolating Israel; diplomats urged to emphasize the resolution's deviation from the ICJ advisory opinion

Itamar Eichner | 09.09.24

How Israel's diplomatic ruptures stack up against past wars?

Since October 7, only Bolivia, Belize and Colombia have severed ties with Israel—a far lower count than during the Yom Kippur War and other conflicts; Katz emphasizes ongoing diplomatic efforts and global outreach, calling it a 'diplomatic front'

Itamar Eichner | 08.27.24

שר החוץ של סקוטלנד אנגוס רוברטסון בפגישה עם סגנית שגריר ישראל בבריטניה דניאלה גרודסקי

Scotland suspends meetings with Israeli diplomats amid Gaza deal stalemate

Meeting between Scottish top diplomat and Israeli deputy ambassador sparks controversy, leading Scottish government to suspend further meetings until 'real progress' made toward Gaza cease-fire

Itamar Eichner | 08.20.24

Police raid Foreign Ministry over suspicion diplomatic passports wrongfully issued

Investigators confiscate material about the decision by then-FM Eli Cohen to provide the prime minister's sons with diplomatic passports over the objection of ministry officials; 'It's about time that these shenanigans stop'

Itamar Eichner | 08.07.24

Deputy Director of Public Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emmanuel Nachshon

Senior Foreign Ministry official leaves post over ideological differences

Emmanuel Nachshon, the man entrusted with Israeli advocacy around the world, retired after 32 years of service - and explained: "I fell into a gap between my worldview and my duty as a civil servant." Nachshon is the first senior official in the ministry to retire for ideological reasons since the establishment of the current government; ' I did not want to lie to myself and my principles'

Itamar Eichner | 07.11.24

Reprimands make for poor foreign policy

Opinion: Israel would do well to consider the interests and sensitivities of countries like Armenia, whose support it expects; Jerusalem should show initiative and maintain good ties with the world rather than telling everyone off

Tova Herzl | 06.27.24

פדרו סנצ'ס, יונס גר סטיורה, סיימון האריס

FM considers how to punish countries that recognized a Palestinian state

Foreign Minister Israel Katz says Ireland and Norway are sending a message to the Palestinians and to the whole world: 'Terrorism is paying off'; Israel to ask the US to appeal to countries that have recognized a Palestinian state and to clarify that it opposes the move

Itamar Eichner | 05.22.24

Foreign Ministry is among top 3 most popular global social media accounts

Swiss consulting firm DigiTips finds that Foreign Ministry social media accounts were among the top 3 most popular in the world. With over 30,000 posts since Oct. 7, the most popular languages are English, Persian, Arabic and Spanish.

Itamar Eichner | 05.17.24

Foreign minister to offer Eurovision star Eden Golan public diplomacy gig

Israel Katz says will offer singer position of special envoy in Europe to combat antisemitism, incitement and advocate for release of hostages

Ran Boker | 05.13.24

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בישיבת הממשלה בירושלים

Turkey bans all Israeli imports and exports

Turkey halts all trade with Israel to pressure it into ending the war in Gaza; Turkey is currently one of Israel's major trading partners; Israel seeks alternative trading partners to send a message to all countries that choose to boycott it in the future

Gad Lior, Itamar Eichner | 05.03.24

קמפיין דיגיטלי לעולם הערבי להגבת המודעות לפשעים המיניים ב-7 באוקטובר

'Apocalypse of bodies'; Israel exposes Hamas' atrocities to the Arab world

In a first-of-its-kind campaign launched by the Foreign Ministry, evidence of rape and sexual crimes committed by Hamas on October 7th presented by Israeli women in Arabic; Dozens of articles on the subject were translated into Arabic to raise awareness in the Arab world

Itamar Eichner | 04.10.24

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