Ministry of Foreign Affairs


Israel-Gaza War, Northern Front
FM Katz hits back at Hezbollah following drone footage broadcast

Following a broadcast of a drone showing many sensitive security areas in Hezbollah, Foreign Minister Katz warned that "We are very close to the moment of decision to change the rules of engagement with Hezbollah and Lebanon."

Avi Woolf | 18.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, Maldives

Foreign Ministry recommends Israelis in Maldives leave at once due to ban

This decision comes after the Maldives government announced a ban on those with Israeli passports from entering the country.

Avi Woolf | 04.06.24

Israel, Iran

Report: Israel evacuating embassies around the world

There are reports of a number of Israeli diplomatic delegations being shuttered in preparation for possible Iranian retaliation for the strike in Syria. The Foreign Ministry refused comment.

Liran Vainshtain, JFeed Staff | 04.04.24

UN, UNRWA

Foreign Minister Katz recalls UN Ambassador Erdan due to UN Secretary-General silence on Hamas rape report

A UN report confirmed multiple acts of rape and sexual abuse by Hamas on October 7.

Avi Woolf | 04.03.24

Israel-Gaza War, UNRWA, Humanitarian Aid

Foreign Ministry: World Food Programme Main Candidate to Replace UNRWA

The Israeli Foreign Ministry has drawn up a list of potential candidates to replace the functioned previously served by UNRWA, after employees of the latter were found to have participated in October 7.

Avi Woolf | 05.02.24

UNRWA, Terrorism

Foreign Minister Katz Instructs Employees Not to Meet with UNRWA Chief

In a post he published on X/Twitter, Minister Katz said that UNRWA Chief Phillipe Lazzarini should resign over the revelations of UNRWA employee involvement in October 7 and that "supporters of terrorism are not welcome here."

Avi Woolf | 29.01.24

Photos of Abductees will be Displayed

Minister Katz Ordered: Photos of Abductees will be Displayed in the Embassies

Minister Israel Katz, who recently took up his position at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ordered the ministry's personnel and Israel's embassies around the world to implement a comprehensive plan for international pressure on the issue of the abductees.

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| Yair Amar, JFeed Staff | 04.01.24

'Zoabi Law'

Loyalty Declaration: 'Zoabi Law' will be Submitted for Final Approval

The Knesset's Constitution Committee approved Foreign Minister Eli Cohen's law, which will require every diplomatic appointment to declare their recognition of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.

Bentzi Rubin, JFeed Staff | 01.01.24

"Needs A Reality Check"

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Against the Prime Minister of Ireland: "Needs a reality check"

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen reacted angrily to Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar's tweet about the release of the girl Emily Hand, in which he claimed that she was "lost": "It seems that you have lost your moral compass and need a reality check".

Uriel Be'eri, JFeed Staff | 26.11.23

"Land in Israel"

Herzog to the Airlines: "Start Returning to Land in Israel"

President Isaac Herzog participated in a situation assessment at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and called on the foreign airlines to "start returning to landing in Israel, to demand it from them. It's time to see them here."

Uriel Be'eri, JFeed Staff | 19.11.23

Israel-Gaza War, Hasbarah, Economy

Foreign Ministry: Money for Spanish, Persian, Russian Public Diplomacy Has Run Out

A meeting of the Knesset Hasbarah Subcommittee revealed the budgetary woes of Israel's effort to fight for global public opinion in key languages.

Avi Woolf | 14.11.23

Israel-Gaza War, Political Pressure

The Foreign Minister Estimates: Within 2-3 Weeks the Political Pressure will Increase

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said in a press briefing that the international pressure calling on Israel to stop the attacks is expected to increase in the coming weeks, estimating that the remaining political window is about two to three weeks.

Bentzi Rubin, JFeed Staff | 13.11.23

Israel-Gaza War, Dagestan Riots

After the Dagestan Riots: Foreign Ministry Travel Warning for the Caucusus

The National Security Council and Foreign Ministry issued a travel warning for Israelis not to travel to the Caucasus and that those present should return home.

Uriel Be'eri, Liran Vainshtain, JFeed | 30.10.23

Israel-Gaza War, Israel-Russia Relations

Foreign Ministry: Russian Ambassador Summoned for Reprimand

The reprimand comes in the wake of Russia's embrace of and support for Hamas in recent weeks.

Yair Amar, JFeed Staff | 29.10.23

Israel-Gaza War

Foreign Minister Heads to UN Conference in New York

Accompanied by families of captives, Foreign Minster Eli Cohen headed to the UN to raise international awareness of the state of captives in Gaza.

JFeed | 24.10.23

The Car Accident In Romania

The person killed in the car accident in Romania: Nikita Bogomilov

It was allowed to be published that the person killed in the car accident in Romania is Nikita Bogomilov, a resident of the city of Ashkelon. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs handles the bringing of his coffin for burial in Israel

JFeed | 01.10.23

"Palestinian Heritage Site"

Distorted decision: the UN recognized a "Palestinian heritage site"

UNESCO voted to recognize Tel Jericho as a "Palestinian heritage site". The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: another sign of the cynical use of UNESCO by the Palestinians and the politicization of the organization.

JFeed | 17.09.23

Designated New Diplomatic Representatives

Instead of Noa Tishby: the new appointment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen announced the appointments of two new diplomatic representatives at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The former member of the Knesset from the Blue and White party was chosen to replace Noa Tishby who was removed from the position

JFeed | 14.09.23

The Earthquake In Morocco

All disconnected Israelis have been located

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calmed down and announced that all those cut off by the earthquake in Morocco have been found alive. At the same time, the dire reports from the heavy disaster continue to flow and the death toll is around 2000

Eliyau Luksenberg, JFeed | 10.09.23

56 Are Out Of Reach

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 56 disconnected Israelis in Morocco

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs updates, following the earthquake in Morocco, that tomorrow, a delegation on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will leave for Morocco, There are 468 Israeli visa holders in Morocco of which 56 are cut off

JFeed | 09.09.23