The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/foreign-ministry/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Foreign Ministry | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/foreign-ministry/ 32 32 Foreign Ministry accuses detained flotilla activists of faking their injuries https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-ministry-accuses-detained-flotilla-activists-of-faking-their-injuries/ Wed, 27 May 2026 07:02:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831308 Ministry mockingly hails 'miracle' recovery of German activist filmed lying on a stretcher with a neck brace when deported to Turkey, standing upright two days later in Germany

The post Foreign Ministry accuses detained flotilla activists of faking their injuries appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> IDF intercepts all ships in Gaza-bound flotilla, over 400 activists being transferred to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-intercepts-all-ships-in-gaza-bound-flotilla-over-400-activists-being-transferred-to-israel/ Wed, 20 May 2026 01:11:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3827090 Foreign Ministry denounces Global Sumud Flotilla's attempt to break blockade as 'a PR stunt at the service of Hamas,' stresses rubber bullets were fired at ships and not activists

The post IDF intercepts all ships in Gaza-bound flotilla, over 400 activists being transferred to Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> ‘Blood libel’: Israel rejects NYT column alleging widespread rape of Palestinian inmates https://www.timesofisrael.com/blood-libel-israel-rejects-nyt-column-alleging-widespread-rape-of-palestinian-inmates/ Tue, 12 May 2026 10:16:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821664 After Nicholas Kristof cites report by Euro-Med Monitor as evidence, Israeli Ambassador to US Leiter highlights its leaders' photos with Hamas officials

The post ‘Blood libel’: Israel rejects NYT column alleging widespread rape of Palestinian inmates appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Israel just quintupled its PR budget to $730 million; experts say it won’t work https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-just-quintupled-its-pr-budget-to-730-million-experts-say-it-wont-work/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:11:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813581 Skeptic say that country's image after Oct. 7 has become so tarnished by government policy and dereliction that even with vast public relations funds, it's too late for a face lift

The post Israel just quintupled its PR budget to $730 million; experts say it won’t work appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Venice Biennale judges won’t consider Israel due to Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant https://www.timesofisrael.com/venice-biennale-judges-wont-consider-israel-due-to-netanyahus-icc-arrest-warrant/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:57:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811546 Artist and sculptor Belu-Simion Fainaru, representing Israel, says he believes 'art thrives on openness'; Foreign Ministry: 'Spectacle of false, anti-Israeli political indoctrination'

The post Venice Biennale judges won’t consider Israel due to Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Ukraine says Russian ship carrying stolen grain docked at Haifa, asks Israel to detain it https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-says-russian-ship-carrying-stolen-grain-docked-at-haifa-asks-israel-to-detain-it/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:34:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3802413 Ambassador said to have initially asked Israel to prevent the vessel from docking; Ukraine's FM tells Sa'ar 'illegal trade with stolen goods must not be allowed'

The post Ukraine says Russian ship carrying stolen grain docked at Haifa, asks Israel to detain it appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> ‘Persona non grata’: Lebanon boots Iran’s ambassador amid Hezbollah-Israel war https://www.timesofisrael.com/persona-non-grata-lebanon-boots-irans-ambassador-amid-hezbollah-israel-war/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:16:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3786280 Israeli FM Sa’ar praises move by Beirut, urges it to take 'meaningful steps' against Hezbollah, which condemns envoy's expulsion; hours later, Iranian missile intercepted over Lebanon

The post ‘Persona non grata’: Lebanon boots Iran’s ambassador amid Hezbollah-Israel war appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Trump has ‘no message’ for Iran’s new leader, has replacement in mind; war is ‘very complete, pretty much’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-not-happy-with-irans-new-supreme-leader-has-replacement-in-mind/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:02:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3773501 US president doesn't elaborate on plans, as Israel says Mojtaba Khamenei's 'hands already stained with bloodshed'; Iran's proxy forces pledge loyalty to new Iranian leader, Putin congratulates him

The post Trump has ‘no message’ for Iran’s new leader, has replacement in mind; war is ‘very complete, pretty much’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Israel boosts security for missions, tourists abroad amid ‘concrete threats’ during Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-boosts-security-for-missions-tourists-abroad-amid-concrete-threats-during-iran-war/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:02:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3770909 Shin Bet and Foreign Ministry announce 'overt and covert security measures' to protect Israelis, with emphasis on Middle East, Europe and Africa

The post Israel boosts security for missions, tourists abroad amid ‘concrete threats’ during Iran war appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Israel demolishes UNRWA’s East Jerusalem headquarters; UN agency: ‘Unprecedented attack’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-demolishes-unrwas-east-jerusalem-headquarters-un-agency-unprecedented-attack/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:23:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3737683 Israel, which has banned the agency, says compound doesn't enjoy immunity as UNRWA had ceased operations there; Ben Gvir celebrates at scene: 'Terror supporters being kicked out'

The post Israel demolishes UNRWA’s East Jerusalem headquarters; UN agency: ‘Unprecedented attack’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> 6 Israelis hurt, one critically, in minibus accident in Thailand https://www.timesofisrael.com/6-israelis-hurt-one-critically-in-minibus-accident-in-thailand/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:03:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3730827 Vehicle reportedly tried to overtake another car, veered off road and hit a tree in Chiang Mai; Foreign Ministry in touch with wounded and their families, consul en route to scene

The post 6 Israelis hurt, one critically, in minibus accident in Thailand appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Foreign Ministry advises Israelis to avoid travel to Venezuela after US strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-ministry-advises-israelis-to-avoid-travel-to-venezuela-after-us-strikes/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:07:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3725897 Updating its general warning, Israel now advises against all travel to country, including for dual Israeli-Venezuelan citizens; Caracas broke diplomatic ties with Jerusalem in 2009

The post Foreign Ministry advises Israelis to avoid travel to Venezuela after US strikes appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Israeli citizen reported missing in Swiss inferno; officials say blaze caused by sparklers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-citizen-reported-missing-in-swiss-inferno-that-officials-attribute-to-sparklers/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:08:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3725491 15-year-old former student at UK Jewish school named among the missing; 1st victim identified after New Year's blaze that left at least 40 dead, at least 80 critically wounded

The post Israeli citizen reported missing in Swiss inferno; officials say blaze caused by sparklers appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> ‘Fight against darkness’: Foreign Ministry appears to back Iranian protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/fight-against-darkness-foreign-ministry-appears-to-back-iranian-protests/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:25:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3725231 Ministers Gila Gamliel and Amichai Chikli post in support of demonstrations sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy, as Netanyahu stays silent

The post ‘Fight against darkness’: Foreign Ministry appears to back Iranian protests appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Israeli man killed, son injured in Thailand motorcycle accident https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-man-killed-son-injured-in-thailand-motorcycle-accident/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:20:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3717263 Southeast Asian country, a popular travel destination for Israelis, consistently ranks as one of the world's most dangerous for road traffic

The post Israeli man killed, son injured in Thailand motorcycle accident appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]>