Gideon Saar

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held calls with Iranian and Israeli counterparts to discuss de-escalation amid tensions following a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea. Sybiha emphasized Ukraine's defensive actions against Russian aggression and urged Iran to avoid retaliation.

The International Criminal Court's member states voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan over misconduct claims, marking the first time in the court's history a prosecutor has been dismissed. The decision raises questions about the future of the Palestine investigation and the status of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant.

UN expert Francesca Albanese links the removal of ICC prosecutor Karim Khan to efforts to neutralize an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The ICC voted to dismiss Khan over misconduct claims, with 82 states supporting his removal in a secret ballot.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) removed chief prosecutor Karim Khan in a vote, marking the first time a sitting prosecutor has been dismissed. His removal raises questions about the stalled Palestine investigation, the election for his successor, and the status of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders issued under his leadership. Israel's government welcomed the decision, calling it 'long-delayed' and urging the court to drop the warrants.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called for revoking the arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant after ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan's removal over misconduct claims. Saar accused Khan of rushing to file the warrants, calling them politicised and outrageous.

Colombia will be the ninth country to open an embassy in Jerusalem. Incoming Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bola Escobar and Israeli official Gideon Sa'ar agreed to restore full diplomatic ties, following Abelardo de la Espriella's campaign to renew a strategic alliance with Israel.

Israel stated its readiness to withdraw troops from two areas in south Lebanon as new talks with Lebanon took place in Rome. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar confirmed the country's preparedness to implement the two pilot zones.

Germany's upper house of parliament approved a law that could jail individuals for denying Israel's right to exist, while the country continues to refuse recognizing Palestine. The proposed law, submitted by Hesse, faces criticism for potentially violating freedom of expression and constitutional concerns.

Ireland's parliament approved a bill to ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, citing international legal obligations outlined by the International Court of Justice. The legislation, awaiting final approval, aligns with Ireland's stance against Israel's occupation, including recognizing a Palestinian state in 2024 and accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

Hamas has dissolved its Gaza government and announced plans to transfer power to a UN-backed technical committee as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The move faces skepticism from Israeli officials, who question Hamas's commitment to disarmament, while the UN-backed committee emphasizes the need for unified security control and governance in Gaza.

The United States signed an agreement to construct a permanent embassy in Jerusalem at the Allenby compound. The move follows President Trump's 2017 decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and relocate the embassy from Tel Aviv. Israel's Foreign Minister called the agreement a reflection of the 'unbreakable alliance' between the two countries.

Turkey's President Erdogan rejected Israel's proposal to recognize the 1915 Armenian genocide, accusing Israel of causing Palestinian deaths in Gaza. Israel's cabinet approved the measure, which requires parliamentary approval, amid deteriorating ties with Turkey. Turkey denies the Armenian genocide, while Israel's foreign minister criticized Turkey's historical denial.

Israel’s Cabinet unanimously approved designating Ottoman Empire violence against Armenians during World War I as a genocide, a move requiring parliamentary approval. The decision reflects strained Israel-Turkey relations, as Turkey has opposed such recognition, while Israel’s foreign minister emphasized the 'moral and historical duty' to acknowledge the event.

Israel’s Cabinet approved a proposal to formally recognize the Ottoman Empire’s violence against Armenians during World War I as a genocide, requiring parliamentary approval. Turkey opposes such recognition, while 32 countries, including the U.S., have already classified the event as genocide. Strained Israel-Turkey relations and historical denial by Turkey are highlighted.

Israel’s Cabinet approved a proposal to formally recognize the Ottoman Empire’s violence against Armenians during World War I as a genocide, pending parliamentary approval. The decision reflects strained Israel-Turkey relations, as Turkey has opposed such recognition, denying the events constituted genocide.

Israel’s government unanimously recognized the Armenian genocide, citing Turkey’s historical denial. The move comes amid deteriorating relations with Turkey, which has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza. Over 30 nations, including France and the U.S., have also recognized the Armenian genocide, which resulted in 1.5 million Armenian deaths between 1915 and 1923.

The Israeli government recognized the Armenian genocide, marking a rebuke to Turkey. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced this on December 5, 2024.

Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar plans to propose that the Israeli government officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, condemning denial or distortion. The proposal requires government approval and will be voted on in the Knesset.

Former EU vice president Josep Borrell accused the EU of abandoning Kaja Kallas after Israel suspended ties with her over alleged antisemitic remarks comparing Israel's conduct to apartheid South Africa. Borrell criticized the EU for sending commissioner Dubravka Suica to Tel Aviv shortly after Israel declared Kallas persona non grata.

Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar stated that Israeli troops will not withdraw from the Lebanon 'security zone', despite asserting Israel has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon. The decision is to prevent exposure of Israeli citizens to Hezbollah attacks and potential invasion.

Israel's foreign minister severed contact with the EU's top diplomat over remarks comparing Israel to apartheid-era South Africa. The move follows strained relations since the Gaza war began in October 2023 and ongoing tensions over Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.

Israel's foreign minister is severing contact with the EU's foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas. The move follows a media report alleging Kallas compared Israel to apartheid-era South Africa.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced he is severing all contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas after she reportedly compared Israel’s policies toward Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza to South Africa’s apartheid-era system. Kallas emphasized the EU’s commitment to a two-state solution and criticized Israeli settlements, while Saar called her remarks 'shameful and libelous' and accused her of unfairness toward Israel.

Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar severed ties with EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas over her reported comparison of Israel to South Africa’s apartheid regime. Diplomatic tensions between Israel and the EU have escalated since the Gaza war began in October 2023 and due to violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

Israel's foreign minister accuses EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, of 'blood libel' for comparing Israel to South Africa's apartheid regime and severs all ties with her. Israel demands a retraction of the statement, which it claims has not been addressed by Kallas.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced he is cutting off contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas following remarks she allegedly made comparing Israel to apartheid-era South Africa. Saar stated this action is until Kallas retracts the comments, which he claims were made during a visit to Mexico.

Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi visited Israel, meeting with President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. This marks the first visit by a Somaliland president to Israel, which recognized the breakaway state in December 2026, citing strategic interests in regional influence and shipping lanes.

Lebanon and Israel are holding direct talks in Washington to extend a 10-day ceasefire with Hezbollah and plan future negotiations. The discussions aim to address Israeli troop withdrawal, prisoner releases, and border disputes, though challenges like Hezbollah's presence persist.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated Israel seeks 'peace and normalisation' with Lebanon. The remark highlights diplomatic efforts toward regional stability.