Foreign Ministry

Former FM Eli Cohen granted Yair Netanyahu a diplomatic passport, legality in question

Police begin investigation after senior police officials report that Yair Netanyahu does not meet the criteria for a diplomatic passport. Investigation is pending.

By ALON HACHMON/MAARIV ONLINE
10/07/2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits next to foreign minister Israel Katz during a cabinet

PM Netanyahu approves Foreign Minister's wife to accompany him on trips abroad

According to an assessment, Ronit Katz's participation in the trips makes them considerably more expensive since it involves costs for business class flights and accommodation.

04/07/2024

Suspected Islamist shoots guard at Israeli embassy in Serbia with arrow, shot dead

The gendarmerie officer reacted immediately, took out his gun, and as best he could until he fell, fired several shots at the attacker.

Iran prisoner says Sweden left him behind in jail, daily Expressen reports

The prisoner, Ahmadreza Djalali, said, "You chose to leave me behind, with a high risk of being executed".

By REUTERS
18/06/2024

Hungary’s EU Presidency will improve bloc’s ties with Israel - FM Katz

"The period of the Hungarian presidency is an unprecedented opportunity to improve Israel's position in the European Union” Katz said.

  Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attends a state ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers

France not hostile to Israel, Gallant doesn’t decide diplomacy - Foreign Ministry

Another Foreign Ministry source, who “disapproved” of Gallant’s remarks said that “Beyond the differences of opinion that exist between Israel and France, the statements against France are incorrect

Foreign Minister launches new campaign against Palestinian Authority rule in Gaza

Foreign Minister Israel Katz published a video on Thursday in which he argues that the PA is educating Palestinian children to hate Israel and support terrorism.

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