The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/diplomacy/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:09:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png diplomacy | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/diplomacy/ 32 32 Israel said weighing closure of Istanbul consulate, left empty for over 2 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/left-empty-for-over-2-years-israel-said-weighing-closure-of-istanbul-consulate/ Wed, 20 May 2026 17:50:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827567 Source says Israel is spending a lot of money on premises that have been vacant since relations with Ankara soured again over outbreak of Gaza war

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]]> Two long-time negotiators dissect what’s at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-long-time-negotiators-dissect-whats-at-the-heart-of-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:46:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3702861 In new book 'Tomorrow is Yesterday,' Jewish US diplomat Robert Malley and veteran Palestinian negotiator Hussein Agha team up to look at the hard truths behind the stalled two-state solution

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]]> Ex-FM Eli Cohen grilled by cops over diplomatic passports for Likud mayors, PM’s son https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-fm-eli-cohen-grilled-by-cops-over-diplomatic-passports-for-likud-mayors-pms-son/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:02:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3638546 Now-energy minister denies impropriety; watchdog says politician's questioning shows investigation was well-founded, calls for the travel papers to be rescinded

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]]> Irwin Cotler sounds alarm on erosion of Israel’s greatest protection – its democracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/irwin-cotler-sounds-alarm-on-erosion-of-israels-greatest-protection-its-democracy/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:53:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3589448 The former Canadian justice minister, attorney general and human rights lawyer discusses attacks on Israel's judiciary and his decades of shuttle diplomacy between Israel and its neighbors

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]]> Jewish Camp David broker chronicles 50 years of world-changing negotiations https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-camp-david-broker-chronicles-50-years-of-world-changing-negotiations/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 07:09:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3451680 In 'The Art of Diplomacy,' longtime US negotiator Stuart Eizenstat draws on interviews with 130 global players to highlight the most important agreements of the last half-century

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]]> Knesset passes law banning establishment of new foreign consulates in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-bill-banning-establishment-of-new-foreign-consulates-in-jerusalem/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:14:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3407936 Government to push for building embassies in capital, legislation won't affect status of existing consulates in city; 'Jerusalem is the core of our sovereignty,' law's sponsor says

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]]> Nicaragua severs ties with Israel over Gaza war, calls it ‘enemy of humanity’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/nicaragua-severs-ties-with-israel-over-gaza-war-calls-it-enemy-of-humanity/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 15:45:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3395836 Managua says Israeli government is 'fascist and genocidal,' however move is essentially symbolic as diplomatic ties between the countries are virtually nonexistent

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]]> US, UK and German envoys push for Gaza deal: ‘All remaining issues have solutions’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-uk-and-german-envoys-push-for-gaza-deal-all-remaining-issues-have-solutions/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:54:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3354299 Netanyahu gives go-ahead for Israeli negotiators to attend Doha talks on Thursday, but Hamas still refusing to take part

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]]> Smotrich slams report of possible US sanctions against himself, Ben Gvir https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-slams-report-of-possible-us-sanctions-against-himself-ben-gvir/ Sun, 21 Jul 2024 15:22:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3336342 Finance minister says he's 'ready to pay any price' to prevent Palestinian state, argues potential measure 'constitutes a mortal blow to Israeli sovereignty and relations'

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]]> Kosovo and Israel agree to implement visa-free travel from September https://www.timesofisrael.com/kosovo-and-israel-agree-to-implement-visa-free-travel-starting-in-september/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:41:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3314185 Kosovar foreign minister says move will further cooperation, economic development, and the implementation of joint initiatives

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]]> Netanyahu’s office reiterates Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara after map snafu https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahus-office-reiterates-moroccan-sovereignty-over-western-sahara-after-map-snafu/ Fri, 31 May 2024 13:01:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3302143 PMO issues statement after Netanyahu presented map showing disputed region as separate from Morocco during interview with French channel

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]]> Civilians in Israel’s north lobby world leaders to make Hezbollah keep UN truce lines https://www.timesofisrael.com/civilians-in-israels-north-lobby-world-leaders-to-make-hezbollah-keep-un-truce-lines/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:30:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3254134 Terror group refuses to withdraw forces as agreed in 2006's UN Resolution 1701, making southern Lebanon a stronghold; Lobby 1701 works to prevent a repeat of the Oct. 7 massacre

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]]> Likud minister Akunis tapped to fill New York consul general post https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-minister-akunis-tapped-to-fill-new-york-consul-general-post/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:48:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3223000 Position has been empty for nearly a year following former consul's resignation in protest of judicial reform; nomination of May Golan was withdrawn over incendiary comments

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]]> Beyond Israel’s borders: Why did Abu Dhabi return its ambassador to Damascus now? https://www.timesofisrael.com/beyond-israels-borders-why-did-abu-dhabi-return-its-ambassador-to-damascus-now/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:45:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3216892 Even as Israel's far-right celebrates at a conference on resettlement of Gush Katif, Arab countries work to restore ties with Syria and an economic crisis deepens in Egypt

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]]> UAE sends first ambassador to Syria since civil war began https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-sends-first-ambassador-to-syria-since-civil-war-began/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:20:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3213045 Saudi Arabia also opens door for diplomatic ties and may send an ambassador to Damascus soon

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