Gideon Sa'ar

January 9, 2026 | Ben Cohen |

The persistence of Israel’s ‘Periphery Doctrine’

The burgeoning relationship between Somaliland and Israel proves that the Jewish state is not hated and isolated in the region, despite the neighboring cluster of authoritarian states insisting otherwise.

January 6, 2026 | David Daoud |

Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: December 29, 2025–January 4, 2026

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between December 29, 2025, and January 4, 2026. Israeli activities this week were concentrated exclusively...

January 6, 2026 | |

Israeli Foreign Minister Follows up Recognition of Somaliland With Historic Visit

Latest Developments Sa’ar in Somaliland: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar traveled to Somaliland on January 6, the first official diplomatic visit since Israel recognized the East African...

November 21, 2025 | |

IDF Eliminates 6, Apprehends 5 Hamas Terrorists Emerging From Rafah Tunnel

Latest Developments Rafah Strike: The IDF announced on November 21 that it had eliminated six Hamas terrorists from a group of 15 who emerged from a tunnel in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, in IDF-held...

November 20, 2025 | |

Syrian Government Condemns Israeli Prime Minister’s Visit to Troops in Southern Syria

Latest Developments ‘Violation of Sovereignty and Unity’: The Syrian government strongly condemned a November 19 visit to Israeli-controlled Syrian territory by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

November 19, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli prime minister and top officials visit Syria ‘buffer zone’ as Israel-Syria talks stall

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led a large group of Israeli officials and military commanders to the buffer zone between Israel and Syria on November 19. The Israel Defense...

November 18, 2025 | |

Germany Resumes Arms Sales to Israel Following Gaza Ceasefire

Returning to a Case-by-Case Basis: Germany announced on November 17 that it would resume weapons sales to Israel that were suspended in August in response to Israel’s planned...

October 27, 2025 | |

Jordan’s King Abdullah II Says No Country Will Volunteer to ‘Enforce’ Gaza Ceasefire

‘Peacekeeping’ and ‘Peace Enforcement’: Jordan’s King Abdullah II said that it would be difficult for the United States to persuade countries to join the proposed International...

October 17, 2025 | |

Israel Increasing Pressure on Hamas to Return Remaining 19 Deceased Hostages

Pressure on Hamas to Comply With Ceasefire: Israel is increasing pressure on Hamas to return the 19 remaining deceased hostages, as stipulated by phase one of U.S. President Donald...

September 19, 2025 | |

IDF Arrests West Bank Terror Cell Producing Rockets To Launch at Israel

Rocket-Producing Terror Cell Busted: The IDF announced on September 19 that it had arrested three members of an armed terror cell in the West Bank producing crude rockets intended...

September 17, 2025 | |

‘Morally and Politically Distorted’: EU Commission Formally Proposes Sanctions, Partial Trade Suspension Against Israel

Tariffs, Partial Trade Suspension, and Sanctions: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen formally proposed punitive economic measures against Israel as the IDF continued...

September 16, 2025 | |

Ecuador Designates Hamas, Hezbollah, and the IRGC as Terrorist Organizations

Noba Issues Decree Against Iranian-Backed Terror: Ecuadorian President Daniel Noba signed an executive decree on September 16, designating Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran’s Islamic...

September 10, 2025 | |

EU Chief Proposes New Sanctions on Israeli Ministers, Suspension of ‘Trade-Related Matters’

EU Mulls New Israel Sanctions: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed new sanctions on September 10 against Israeli ministers, along with the partial suspension...

September 3, 2025 | |

Erdogan, Macron Condemn Trump Administration’s Denials of Visas for Palestinian Officials

Turkey Unhappy With Visa Ban: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan demanded that the United States reverse its decision to revoke the visas of Palestinian Authority (PA) and Palestinian...

August 30, 2025 | |

U.S. ‘Denying and Revoking Visas’ of Palestinian Authority and PLO Officials Ahead of UN General Assembly

State Department Denies Visas: The U.S. Department of State announced on August 29 that it would be “denying and revoking visas for members of the Palestinian Liberation Organization...

August 20, 2025 | |

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Four ICC Officials

Fresh Sanctions Against ICC: The U.S. State Department issued fresh sanctions against four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges and prosecutors on August 20 as part of President...

August 20, 2025 | |

U.S. and European Allies at Odds Over UN Security Council’s UNIFIL Mandate Extension

U.S., Europe Diverge: The UN Security Council is debating whether to renew the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which expires on August 31, highlighting disagreement...

August 19, 2025 | |

Israeli Foreign Minister Revokes Visas of Australian Diplomats After Canberra Bans Lawmaker’s Visit

Australian Diplomats See Visas Revoked: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced the revocation of the residency visas of Australia’s representatives to the Palestinian...

July 22, 2025 | |

‘Not in the National Interest’: U.S. Withdraws from UNESCO

U.S. Withdraws from UN Agency: The State Department announced on July 22 that the United States was withdrawing from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization...

July 1, 2025 | Ahmad Sharawi |

U.S. Should Promote Security Agreement as Precursor to Israel-Syria Normalization

Israel and Syria may be inching toward a breakthrough, with ongoing security discussions signaling the potential for a peace agreement after decades of hostility. According to Israeli sources, talks between...