Dear Albania 🇦🇱
Happy Independence Day!
Sincerely yours,
Israel 🇮🇱

On November 29, 1947, the Jews said yes to the UN partition plan, while the Arab world rejected it.
Israel has nevertheless always been seeking peace with its neighbors, while the Palestinians persist in rejecting all proposals and choosing the path of violence, terrorism, and war.

(Communicated by the President's Spokesperson)

Saturday, 29 November 2025 / 9 Kislev 5786

Statement from the Office of the President

Statement in response to Dublin City Council on the proposed removal of the name of Israel’s Sixth President Chaim Herzog from a park, and renaming it “Free Palestine” :

"We are following with concern the reports from Ireland regarding the intention to harm the legacy of the sixth President of the State of Israel, the late Chaim Herzog, as well as harming the unique expression of the historical connection between the Irish and Jewish peoples.

Beyond being an Israeli leader, Chaim Herzog was also a hero of the campaign to liberate Europe from the Nazis and a figure who dedicated his life to establishing the values of freedom, tolerance, the pursuit of peace, and the fight against antisemitism. His father, Rabbi Isaac HaLevi Herzog, served as the first Chief Rabbi of the Irish Free State and left a significant mark on the life of the Irish nation in those days. Naming the park after his son some three decades ago expressed appreciation for his legacy and the deep friendship between the Irish and Jewish peoples. Unfortunately, this relationship has deteriorated in recent years, yet we still hope for the recovery of these important ties.

Removing the Herzog name, if it happens, would be a shameful and disgraceful move. We hope that the legacy of a figure at the forefront of establishing the relations between Israel and Ireland, and the fight against antisemitism and tyranny, will still get the respect it deserves today."

Jason Pearlman, 052-6328795

On Nov. 30, Israel marks the Day of Departure & Expulsion of Jews from Arab Countries & Iran. Almost a million Jews expelled from their countries of birth after 1948 (>850,000 from the Arab world & 100,000 from Iran).

Stripped of rights. Subject to state sanctioned violence, intimidation, torture & arbitrary arrest simply for being Jews. Ancient communities across the Middle East & North Africa shattered. Some in just days. Their suffering is not forgotten.

🇮🇱The Israeli National Karate team won multiple medals at the Karate World Championships in Poland!

🥇 Daniel Matveev – World Champion, Men Kata (Team Leader & Coach)

🥈 Daniel Faivilis – Cadets Boys U18, -75 kg

🥈 Ron German – Cadets Boys U18, -70kg

🥈 Artem Kiselev – Boys U16, -70 kg

🥉 Dan Polotovsky – Cadets Boys U18 -75 kg

🥉 Ruslan Zhuvaga – Cadets Boys U18, -60 kg

🏅 Ruslan Zhuvaga – 5th place in Kata

Congratulations!
📸𝐊𝐲𝐨𝐤𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐊𝐖𝐅 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥

While the world, specifically the democratic West, gives the new Syrian government significant leeway, it would be incumbent on Syrian authorities to disallow public displays of hatred.

We don’t like when people burn our 🇮🇱flag. It is deeply concerning when done by supporters of the new Syrian government, while waving the flag dubbed that of “Free Syria”.

Introducing the Foreign Ministry’s new cadets - Israel's next generation of diplomats!🇮🇱✨

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar emphasized to them the core mission ahead:

While our enemies attempt to isolate Israel politically, we continue to take the initiative, strengthen alliances and expand Israel’s diplomatic presence around the world.

This year, Israel opened three new embassies - in Moldova, Zambia & Estonia - and we will continue building new partnerships in 2026.

We, @Israel, are excited to see you take on the world - with diplomatic passports, commitment, purpose - and, hopefully, decent sleep schedules! 😄

📸 Shlomi Amsalem, GPO

A daily average of 600-800 trucks full of food, shelter supplies and medical equipment enter Gaza.

WATCH: scenes from Gaza over the last week:

🇮🇱The Israeli Kickboxing team won gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze medals at the World Championships in the UAE!

🥇 Yulia Sachkov – K1 up to 52 kg

🥈 Osid Judah – K1 up to 75 kg

🥈 Yosef Aivazli – K1 up to 57 kg

🥉 Polina Grossman – Women’s K1 up to 70 kg

🥉 Guy Hagag – Men’s LK up to 63.5 kg

🥉 Rana Matanes – Women’s LK up to 60 kg

🥉 Osid Khatib – Men’s LK up to 67 kg

📸Ayelet Federation

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaking at the opening of Innovation Office of Equador in Jerusalem:

Hostage survivor Alon Ohel has revealed harrowing details of his more than two years in Hamas captivity - including sexual abuse, being tied up and treated like a dog for a year and a half, violent assaults by civilians, and a “surgery” performed without anesthetic in which shrapnel was stitched over instead of removed.

His courage in speaking out exposes the full scope of the atrocities committed against Israeli hostages.
🎥 @N12News

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”

UNRWA was established to operate for 18 months.

It has now existed for over 75 years. Instead of solving a temporary issue, it perpetuated and even grew the refugee status.

UNRWA has become part of the problem.

Dr. Gal Harari, Chief Technology Officer of the Israel Ministry of Defense Directorate of Defense Research & Development, at the International DefenseTech Summit at Tel Aviv University:

"The perfect convergence of technological innovation – Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technologies, and Semiconductors – is fueling a new generation of intelligent, autonomous defense platforms and represents a decisive engine of our military strength.

We view the global chip war as another front. This is why we launched the 'Blue-and-White' program to strengthen Israel's component manufacturing industry. During the current war we have allocated hundreds of millions of shekels for the production and development of advanced thermal infrared sensors - the next generation of intelligence, strike, and target acquisition capabilities.

This tech will secure Israel's strategic advantage and determine victory in the next conflict in space, in the air, on land, underground, and in the digital domain."

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

"Glad to meet in Jerusalem with Counselor to U.S. Mission to the UN and Special Representative for Lebanon Morgan Ortagus.

We had a good discussion on the situation in Lebanon. I said that the one violating Lebanese sovereignty is Hezbollah.

Hezbollah's disarmament is crucial for Lebanon's future and Israel's security.

The US is our greatest ally, and we'll continue our close cooperation! 🇮🇱🇺🇸"

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar replied to the Irish ambassador to Israel Sonya McGuinness regarding the issue of antisemitism in Ireland:

For International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a reminder that accessibility, equality & representation matter every day.

Inclusion makes us stronger. Ensuring everyone can participate is a responsibility we always carry.

In accordance with the ceasefire agreement and a directive of the political echelon, the Rafah Crossing will open in the coming days exclusively for the exit of residents from the Gaza Strip to Egypt.

The residents' exit through the Rafah Crossing will be facilitated through coordination with Egypt, following security approval by Israel and under the supervision of the European Union mission, similar to the mechanism that operated in January 2025.

Hate & incitement doesn't stop at Israel. It may start with the Jews, but it inevitably seeks further targets.

12th Grade Palestinian textbook presents the U.S. as an evil empire with a 🇺🇸flag wrapped around Earth like tentacles. The syllabus reduces the 9/11 attacks to “events” - no mention of terrorism, no perpetrators, no description of their tragic or violent nature.

Instead of teaching what happened on 9/11, the textbook claims the U.S. used the “event” as an excuse to dominate global affairs. The syllabus instructs students to “put the US on trial for crimes in Iraq” - an official syllabus-mandated classroom indictment.

[History Studies, Grade 12, 2025, pp. 95, 97–98]