Foreign affairs

Somaliland president makes historic first visit to Israel following country's recognition

The highlight of the visit is expected on Monday evening, with the official opening of Somaliland's embassy, marking the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Somaliland First Lady Fardowsa Mohamed Roble, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, President Isaac Herzog, and First Lady Michal Herzog in Jerusalem, June 14, 2026.
Slovenian flag; illustrative.

'Turning a new page': Israel to open first ever embassy in Slovenia

Forein Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Fiji’s FM Sakiasi Ditoka and Minister Ioane Naivalurua, June 2, 2026.

'A historic step': Sa'ar attends opening of Fiji's new Israel embassy after 30 years

Fleur Hassan Nahoum

Campus Israel launched as alternative for Jewish students facing antisemitism


Leaked documents reveal Israel's strategy to avoid US foreign lobbying law - report

Leaked documents suggest Israeli officials sought to avoid the US Foreign Agents Registration Act by creating a nonprofit to continue their activities under the radar.

 Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on Foreign Agents Registration Act. July 17, 2017.

Following first US Presidential debate, overseas allies brace for Trump return

Trump's skepticism towards NATO is causing further anxiety this time, as Russia's war in Ukraine has brought conflict to the bloc's doorstep.

 Republican candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks as he attends a presidential debate with Democrat candidate, U.S. President Joe Biden, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 27, 2024.

Knesset defense committee to resume haredi draft bill debate with classified meeting

Many haredi publications have argued that the ruling has effectively "torn apart" haredim from the rest of Israeli society.

 Yitzchak Goldknopf, Minister of Construction and Housing attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 26, 2024.

Knesset Foreign Affairs Committee resumes haredi draft debates

Knesset Home Committee approves fast tracking extension of reservists age cut off.

 MK Gadi Eisenkot attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting on the ultra-Orthodox draft law at the Knesset, June 18, 2024

Israel must gear up for the evolving political landscape in India - opinion

Despite these potential shifts, the core of India-Israel relations, built on mutual interests and strategic partnerships, is expected to remain strong.

 INDIA’S PRIME Minister Narendra Modi gestures during the swearing-in ceremony at the presidential palace in New Delhi in June.

Diaspora Affairs Minister details ministry’s activities since October 7

During panel, Elan Carr, CEO of the Israeli-American Council, also explained that the organization's purpose: to unify, strengthen, and engage the Israeli-American community.

Left-to-right: Elan Carr, CEO of the Israeli-American Council, Zvika Klein, editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post, and Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York.

Egypt-Israel relations in a deep valley, but not for the first time - analysis

While Egypt has yet to recall its ambassador during the current war – perhaps a sign that the relationship is not in as much turmoil as it was during those periods when they did recall their envoy.

Flags of Israel and Egypt are flown at the Nitzana Border Crossing in southern Israel, February 18, 2024

Israel Foreign Ministry: 'Recognizing a Palestinian state means rewarding Hamas for murder'

This video was published amid calls from leaders across Western countries for a two state solution, meaning recognizing a Palestinian state. 

 PALESTINIANS WAVE Hamas flags in the West Bank in solidarity with Gaza. Calls to restore the PA as the governing entity in Gaza are no less naïve than calls for a ‘two-state solution,’ argues the writer.

Iran’s foreign minister meets Egyptian counterpart

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in The Gambia and also included meetings with Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, Iranian media said.

 Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian speaks during a press conference at the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Beirut, Lebanon February 10, 2024.

'An affinity for Israel': The ongoing story of Serbo-Israeli relations

Since the modern inception of the idea of Jewish statehood and the birth of Zionism, the Serbs have always proposed the notion that the Jewish people should be their own masters with their own land.

 HONORARY CONSUL of Serbia Aleksandar Nikolic has helped develop blossoming diplomatic and trade ties between Israel and Serbia.