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רג'פ טאיפ ארדואן ובנימין נתניהו בפגישה בניו יורק, 2023

Israel weighs closing Istanbul consulate amid deepening diplomatic crisis with Turkey

Israel’s Istanbul consulate and Ankara embassy have been unmanned since October 7, with diplomats stationed in Bulgaria and local staff working from home; some Foreign Ministry officials call the empty mission a waste of public funds, while others warn it may be hard to reopen

Itamar Eichner | 05.19.26

הפגנת יהודים, ישראלים ולא יהודים מול משרדי הניו יורק טיימס במנהטן

'Part of a well-worn political playbook': New York Times defies Netanyahu libel threat

Newspaper rejects Israel’s threat to sue over a Kristof column alleging systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees, calling it an attempt to silence reporting

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.15.26

European Union foreign ministers reached an agreement to impose new sanctions on what they described as 'violent settlers'

EU imposes sanctions on ‘violent settlers’ after Hungary’s veto falls away

Foreign ministers approve measures against 4 Israeli organizations and 3 individuals, alongside sanctions on 10 senior Hamas officials; Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar denounces move as politically motivated and says EU drew ‘outrageous’ parallel between Israelis and Hamas terrorists

Itamar Eichner | 05.11.26

Germany reaffirms support for Israel, draws line on nuclear Iran during Sa’ar visit

FM Gideon Sa’ar meets Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin for talks on Iran, Gaza, Lebanon and regional security; German counterpart Wadephul: 'Every Israeli can rely on us to consistently stand for Israel’s security'

Itamar Eichner | 05.05.26

Years of quiet diplomacy pay off as Europe brands Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organization

Long before protests erupted in Iran, Israel pressed European governments to blacklist the Revolutionary Guards Israel’s Foreign Ministry, Mossad and Military Intelligence led a sustained effort now bearing fruit, senior official says

Itamar Eichner | 01.30.26

How Israel’s diplomats fought worldwide to bring the hostages home

From the UN Security Council to Times Square, Foreign Ministry officials worked around the clock to keep the hostages on the global agenda, pressuring governments, mobilizing diplomats and demanding their release

Itamar Eichner | 01.28.26

‘They said my wife died to break me’: Israeli, 72, freed from Venezuela prison speaks out

After over a year in a Venezuelan prison, Yaakov Harari returns to Israel, describing harsh conditions, antisemitic abuse and psychological torment; Caracas accused him of being a mercenary and sentenced him to 25 years over photos found on his phone

Itamar Eichner | 01.14.26

Samoan leader invited to Israel ahead of Jerusalem embassy opening

FM Gideon Sa’ar extends official invitation to Samoa’s leader and Foreign Ministry team to advance 2026 embassy launch; move strengthens bilateral ties amid regional criticism

Itamar Eichner | 01.11.26

The 'bulldozer' appointed to spearhead Israel’s public diplomacy holding battle

After decades in senior diplomatic roles, Naor Gilon tapped to head newly created Foreign Ministry public diplomacy directorate, tasked with countering hostile influence campaigns and repairing Israel’s battered global image since October 7

Itamar Eichner | 12.26.25

‘Friends of Israel are back’: Honduras election seen as turning point for ties with Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar congratulates president-elect Nasry ‘Tito’ Asfura and invites him to Israel as the Palestinian-born conservative signals warmer ties, including an unprecedented visit to the Israeli ambassador’s residence

Itamar Eichner | 12.25.25

Foreign Ministry weighs closing Norway embassy amid diplomatic rift

After the left’s election win, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar mulling closing embassy in Oslo, operating without an ambassador for over 18 months, citing Norway’s recognition of a Palestinian state, divestments and sanctions on Israeli ministers

Itamar Eichner | 12.17.25

Iranian plot to assassinate Israeli ambassador in Mexico foiled, Foreign Ministry says

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps planned to assassinate Israeli Ambassador Einat Kranz Neiger in Mexico, but local security forces thwarted the plot; 'Every country with an Iranian presence should be concerned,' US official says

ynet correspondents | 11.07.25

משפיעני רשת מקולומביה נחתו להציג את "ישראל האמיתית"

Colombian influencers visit Israel amid diplomatic rift to showcase 'real Israel'

Despite severed ties between Colombia and Israel, a group of 20 high-profile social media influencers tour the country to learn about its culture, people and resilience as part of a broader campaign to reshape Israel’s global image

Itamar Eichner | 10.31.25

ניגריה תושבי האזור שהוכהפעילות כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבת הנח״ל שביצע בוקו חראם דאר אל ג'מאל

Israel taps Google, YouTube, X for $52M digital campaign during Gaza war

Google receives $27M, YouTube $18M, while X secures $3m, and Teads $4.2M as Israel launches international digital campaign to counter criticism and promote government messaging amid Gaza war

Zvi Zerahia | 09.07.25

בנואה ווסלי, קונסול הכבוד בשגרירות ישראל בהולנד שפוטר מתפקידו

Israel dismisses honorary Dutch consul after criticism of Gaza war

Israeli embassy in Netherlands dismisses honorary consul Benoit Wesly after he accused Israel of genocide in Gaza and opposed moving Dutch embassy to Jerusalem; officials cite his age, inactivity and remarks that angered Jewish leaders

Itamar Eichner | 08.23.25

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