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Jerusalem, 14 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — ISRAEL’S foreign ministerGideon Sa’ar spoke with his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot and called on France to support the move to have the EU designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organization.

“For decades, the IRGC has acted to spread terror and destabilization in the Middle East and beyond,” said Sa’ar. “Now, they are leading the murderous repression of the Iranian people, who are fighting for their freedom.”

Sa’ar went on to state that designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization by the EU would be both a “moral and an effective step,” and would “send a clear message to the Iranian people: We hear your voice. You are not alone.”

Jerusalem, 7 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said that he was “Glad to meet the largest ever delegation of members of both houses of Japan’s National Diet to Israel,” which he met at the ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem.

Sa’ar said he stressed the importance of Israel’s strategic partnership with Japan and its “will to deepen security ties.”

He also described the goal of the Hamas terror in Gaza, which he said is “eliminating the State of Israel,” and added that “If this terror state isn’t dismantled, the suffering of both Palestinians and Israelis will continue.”

“We’ll continue strengthening our close friendship with Japan!” declare Sa’ar on social media.

Against the backdrop of the rising wave of antisemitism, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar convened this week in Jerusalem dozens of leaders of Jewish communities and Jewish organizations from around the world. The gathering was part of the “J-50” Forum, which Sa’ar founded in May at the International Conference Against Antisemitism held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Foreign Minister maintains ongoing contact with this forum.

From the remarks of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to the leaders of the Jewish communities and organizations:

“We stand for the right of every Jew to live in security anywhere. But today, I am calling on Jews in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Canada, and Belgium to immigrate to Israel. I want you to know that I will continue to make this call. We have learned lessons from our history. I believe it is my duty to do so and to enable Jews to raise their children in a non-hostile environment, in their true home: the Land of Israel.”
 

During his remarks this evening (Sunday, 21 December 2025) at a Hanukkah candle lighting event that he held in Rishon LeZion, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar called on Jews to make aliyah to Israel:

“Over the past year, we have concentrated efforts in the fight against the rising antisemitism around the world. In May, I convened a major international conference on the issue here in Jerusalem. We demanded that foreign governments take real steps against the new antisemitism. Few did so. Most allowed an unrestrained surge of overt antisemitism in the public sphere. 

Jews have the right to live in safety everywhere. But we see and fully understand what is happening, and we have a certain historical experience. Today, Jews are being hunted across the world. Today I call on Jews in England, Jews in France, Jews in Australia, Jews in Canada, Jews in Belgium: come to the Land of Israel! Come home! 

We are waiting for you here with open arms. With love. In the true home of the Jewish people. Why raise your children in this atmosphere? Come with your families to the land of our forefathers, to the State of Israel, where the Jews taught the entire world what Jewish self-defense means. The time has come.”
 

Following the terror attack in Sydney today (Sunday, 14 December 2025), Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar spoke with australian FM Penny Wong at her initiative.

During the conversation FM Sa’ar expressed, on behalf of Israel, the country’s pain and sorrow over the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack in Sydney.

FM Sa’ar added that since Oct. 7 there has been a surge in antisemitism in Australia, including violent incitement against Israel and Jews in the digital and public spheres, comparisons of Israel to the Nazis and to the Holocaust, as well as the burning of synagogues and Israeli flags, and marches featuring explicit expressions of hatred. 

He also said that security for the Jewish community in Australia will be achieved only through a real change in the public atmosphere. Calls such as “Globalize the Intifada,” “From the River to the Sea Palestine Will be Free,” and “Death to the IDF” are not legitimate, are not part of the freedom of speech, and inevitably lead to what we witnessed today. 

FM Sa’ar concluded by calling on the Australian government to take strong action against the use of these antisemitic calls.
 

In the wake of the terror attack today (Sunday, 14 December 2025) in Sydney, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar spoke with David Ossip, President of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies.

FM Sa’ar expressed his shock over the deadly shooting in Sydney, Australia, and sought to convey his support to the community during this difficult time.

The President of the Board shared preliminary details of the severe incident with the Minister.
 

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar this evening (Wednesday, 3 December 2025) addressed the gala event in Jerusalem for the largest ever delegation of 1,000 Pastors from the United States, organized by Israel’s Foreign Ministry and Dr. Mike Evans and the Friends of Zion. Following is his speech: 

“Welcome to the Holy Land.

Welcome to Jerusalem – the eternal capital of the Jewish state and the people.

This is an extraordinary event.

This is the largest delegation that the Foreign Ministry has ever brought.
 
I want to thank you all – each of you – for coming.

Thank you for standing by Israel!

Thank you for being our Ambassadors.

Ambassadors of the Truth.

You are the greatest friends of Israel and the Jewish people.

I also want to thank both Mikes – Mike Huckabee and Mike Evans – for your vision and longstanding friendship.

There’s nobody like Mike, they say.

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Distinguished Pastors,

You are standing in Jerusalem, the ancient and eternal capital of the Jewish people.

Jerusalem DC – David’s Capital.

It’s the beating heart of the Jewish people.

It’s not just a city.

Jerusalem is a symbol.

It represents the fulfillment of a dream of over three-thousand-years.

Yet there is a huge global movement today trying to erase the proven historical connection – between the Jewish people and our ancient homeland and capital.

They try to challenge our sovereignty over it.

They deny our historical, Biblical roots here.
But around us the Bible is present.

Shiloh is still Shiloh.

Hebron is still Hebron.

The Cave of our Patriarchs is still here.

And Jerusalem remained – and will remain – our capital.

The archeological findings in the City of David show beyond any doubt – the Jewish people are indigenous to this ancient land.

We were here a long, long time ago.

Three thousand years ago, King David lived and walked here.

He established Jerusalem as our capital.

In the book of Psalms King David wrote: “If I forget you Jerusalem, let my right hand be forgotten.”

Ever since then, the Jewish people have prayed for Jerusalem. We have never forgotten.

And we were able to see with our own eyes how the ancient words of the Biblical prophets came true.

The Jewish people returned to Israel. Jerusalem was restored as our capital.

God fulfilled his promise.

And we are here now – to stay – forever.

Remembering our past – and building Jerusalem in the present – ensures our future.

The Roman Emperor Hadrian destroyed Jerusalem.

He built a new city on its ruins.  He called it Ilia Capitolina.

His goal was to erase the memory of the Jewish city.

Nobody remembers Ilia Capitolina.

But everyone knows Jerusalem.

There has never been a sovereign nation in the land of Israel besides the Jewish people.

Not the Palestinians. Or any other nation.

There has never been a Palestinian state.

Jerusalem has always been and will always be the eternal capital of the Jewish people.

The axis denying the Jewish people’s historical connection to the Holy Land – wants to eliminate the Jewish state.

Against this axis stands the alliance of believers:

America and Israel.

Jews and our Evangelical Christian brothers.

Your overwhelming presence today proves: this alliance is alive and kicking.

But the truth must be told.

There is an evil campaign underway in America.

This campaign is well-funded also by states hostile to Israel.

Its method: pushing propaganda, flooding social media with lies, and promoting insane conspiracy theories.

Its goal: to ruin the U.S.-Israel alliance.

At its core, this campaign is anti-Israel. But it’s much more than that.

This campaign is anti-Western. It’s anti-American.

The truth is that Israel is an asset for America.

Just as the United States is indispensable for Israel:

Israel is indispensable for the United States, and for its National Security interests.

The United States has no way to ensure its National Security interests in the dangerous Middle East, without Israel.

We share real-time intelligence that saves the lives of American soldiers.

We are fighting, by ourselves, against enemies that are also the enemies of America.

These enemies – such as Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis in Yemen – swear “Death to America”, as much they swear “Death to Israel”.

Friends, those who try to harm the U.S.-Israel Alliance, harm America itself.

They undermine American values, and interests.

We won’t let it happen.

These values – our Judeo-Christian alliance – form the basis of Western civilization.

It’s the foundation of the unbreakable bond between Israel and America.

I want to praise President Donald Trump. President Trump is the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House.

And America is our greatest ally and closest friend. It will always be like that.

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Dear Friends,

Israel has had a difficult two years.

During this time, we saw who our true friends are.

Christian friends of Israel are our most important and influential friends.

In 2025, under my direction, the joint projects between Israel and our Christian friends reached new heights.

Yet we have a lot more to do together.

I intend to continue our close cooperation in 2026.

Thank you all for coming.

God Bless America.

God Bless the U.S.-Israel Alliance.

Am Yisrael Chai!”
 

minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar today (Monday, 1 December 2025) signed a bilateral framework agreement and an implementation agreement with Cambodia’s Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, Mr. Heng Sour, for the employment of thousands of Cambodian workers in Israel in the field of agriculture.

The agreement was led by the Consular Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In the first phase of implementing the agreement, more than 4,000 Cambodian workers will be recruited for employment. Later, it will be possible to increase the number of Cambodian workers in israel and expand recruitment to other areas of employment required in Israel.

The bilateral framework agreement and the implementation agreement signed today are the foundation and guiding principle for safeguarding the rights of foreign workers coming to work in Israel.

Today’s agreements with Cambodia add to a range of bilateral deals signed with several other countries over the past year in this area, alongside future agreements planned as part of Israel’s ongoing initiative to support local employers experiencing labor shortages in different sectors.