Gideon Sa'ar

Why did Israel's new foreign minister embrace the Kurdish people?

Israel has long enjoyed positive relations with Kurdish people in the Middle East. It is part of a partnership between Jews and Kurds and also shared interests in the region 

Dutch PM to Sa'ar: Amsterdam attacks were 'turning point'

Prime Minister Schoof expressed his commitment to bringing the perpetrators of Thursday night's attacks to justice.

Israel Katz‏

Israel's Knesset in uproar over Israel Katz becoming new defense minister

Members of the opposition chose to leave Thursday night’s plenum in protest of the new appointments.

08/11/2024
 (L-R): Reported incoming defense minister Gideon Sa'ar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Sa'ar, Netanyahu sign coalition agreement

The agreement states that Sa'ar will become foreign minister, and MK Ze'ev Elkin will become a minister responsible for rehabilitating the North and South.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a memorial ceremony for people who were murdered on October 7

A prime minister’s toxic agenda: How Netanyahu weakens Israel from within

Gideon Sa’ar may not become Prime Minister after the shady affair of Gallant’s dismissal, but he’ll be remembered as the one who sold his soul for draft dodgers.

05/11/2024

Netanyahu tells haredi MKs Gallant's dismissal possible after Iran strikes

Netanyahu may replace Gallant with someone else following operations against Iran, urging coalition unity as ultra-Orthodox parties threaten disruption.

Sa'ar calls on Interior Ministry to grant fallen Hebrew Israelite soldier's family citizenship

Sa'ar, who previously served as Interior Minister from 2013-2014, asked the current Minister to consider granting citizenship to Elishai Young's family members.

MK Gideon Sa'ar attends a civil investigative committee hearing on the October 7 massacre

The politics and policy behind Gideon Sa'ar's public pivot

How will Sa'ar's entry into the government affect Israel's war policy and other central policy issues?

 (L-R): Reported incoming defense minister Gideon Sa'ar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Beyond the cynicism: How Sa’ar’s move may break Israel’s political gridlock

Sa’ar is trying to salvage his political career, and Netanyahu is trying to strengthen his government and ensure that he serves until the end of his term.

30/09/2024
MK Gideon Sa'ar attends a civil investigative committee hearing on the October 7 massacre

Knesset approves Gideon Sa'ar's entry into government

Sa'ar will serve as a minister-without-portfolio and a member of the National Security Cabinet.

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