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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

Michal Keren David, convicted of sexual harassment

Chicago Consul sacked after being convicted of sexually harassing female employees

The Civil Servants' Disciplinary Court orders the immediate dismissal of Michal Keren David, who - according to her own admission as part of a plea agreement - harassed female subordinates at the consulate

Itamar Eichner | 01.29.24

UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini and Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz

Head of UNRWA set to visit Israel; foreign minister cancels planned meetings

After more details revealed about UNRWA employees who participated in the October 7 massacre, the head of the UN agency is expected to visit Israel this week; FM Israel Katz ordered ministry employees not to meet with him, after calling on the UN to fire him

Itamar Eichner | 01.29.24

It's time for Israel to give hardship diplomatic posts their due

Opinion: Most Israeli diplomats prefer to serve in comfortable postings that are considered prestigious, and less attractive regions are neglected; but as the war taught us, they too are important

Tova Herzl | 01.17.24

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