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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

Ethiopia reluctant to approve Israeli pick for new ambassador

Local reports in Ethiopia say officials refuse to approve former Likud lawmaker Avraham Neguise over alleged false claims of antisemitism

Itamar Eichner | 03.21.24

UN envoy: 'Israel must stop playing nice and take extreme measures'

Speaking with Ynet, Erdan says Israel must work to ensure UN recognized Hamas as a terrorist organization after the international body's report on sexual violence on October 7

Itamar Eichner, Moran Azulay, Sharon Kidon | 03.07.24

Italy refuses to confirm Israeli ambassador due to his West Bank leadership past

Italy rejects former Yesha Council head and Ma'ale Adumim mayor as ambassador, forcing the Foreign Mministry to cancel the appointment; Israel plans to switch the canceled appointment with Hungary and move Israel's ambassador in Hungary to Italy

Itamar Eichner | 03.07.24

Israel slams top journalism award for citing photographer linked to October 7 attack

Following Ynetnews report, Consulate General in New York issues letter to George Polk Award selection committee, calling to strip Yousef Masoud of award due to ethical concerns raised by his association with terrorists during Hamas attack

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.23.24

חברי להקת הרוק הרוסית BI-2 שנעצרו בתאילנד בדרכם לארץ

Russia fails: Bi-2 band members released in Thailand, heading to Israel

Exclusive: Following Israeli pressure, all remaining six members, critics of Putin, including non-Israelis avoid being sent to Russia after legal trouble in Bangkok

Itamar Eichner | 01.31.24

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