Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

"Honored to meet again in Washington, DC with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

I thanked the Secretary for his support for Israel and longstanding friendship.

We had a good discussion on our mutual opportunities and challenges in the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and beyond.

I told the Secretary that the renewal of our relations with Bolivia is part of an important process of strengthening Israel’s ties with Latin American countries.

I also welcomed the Trump Administration's steps against the so-called "International Criminal Court".

Our unbreakable alliance has never been stronger! 🇮🇱🇺🇸"

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

"Warm congratulations to Andrej Babis on his appointment as Prime Minister by Prezident Petr Pavel.

I am sure that under your leadership we will continue to reinforce Israeli-Czech relations."

Gaza unmasked: The tunnel "is 7km (4.3miles) long, contains 80 hideouts, and runs beneath a dense residential district near the Philadelphi Corridor that borders Egypt. Just a stone's throw away from this complex is a building run by UNRWA... Nearby are UNRWA schools and mosques..."

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15366725/Gaza-terror-tunnels-Hamas-labyrinth-Israeli-hostages-rape-torture-execution.html

December rain in Jerusalem. The city doesn’t rush; it settles, breathes and turns reflective for a while.

Stay safe everyone, unusually heavy rain across the region 🙏🏽

📸 @ArnonBossani

It took Amnesty International more than two years to address Hamas’s heinous crimes, and even now its report falls far short of reflecting the full scope of Hamas’s horrific atrocities. The horrors perpetrated by Hamas and Palestinian civilians on October 7 and thereafter are so grave that even a biased organization like Amnesty International could not overlook them. Fortunately, the world does not need Amnesty International to recognize the truth of the sheer monstrosity of Hamas.

Another week in Gaza:

*🇮🇱🤝🇺🇸The joint “Intrinsic Defender” exercise between the Israeli Navy and the U.S. 5th Fleet has been completed after 5 days.*

The exercise was designed to strengthen and maintain the long-standing cooperation between the two navies, expand and improve responses to maritime threat scenarios, and promote mutual operational learning.

The cooperation between the IDF and CENTCOM highlights the strategic alliance, and a close relationship that serves as a fundamental pillar for ensuring regional maritime security and stability.

This video, taken by Palestinian terrorists in December 2023, shows six Israeli hostages – Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Carmel Gat – as their captors allowed them to light Hanukkah candles.

In August 2024, all six of them – all innocent people – were brutally murdered by terrorists in a Hamas tunnel.

We will not forget. We will not forgive.

The newly surfaced video shows Alex shaving Hersh and Ori in Hamas captivity - part of the group of six, including Carmel, Eden, and Almog, who were murdered together by Hamas.

At one point Alex says: “There’s the movie The Pianist, right? From the Holocaust… so I’m the barber now.”
A devastating glimpse into the terror Hamas inflicted on them in their final days.

🎥 @N12News

The Palestinian Authority sat aside & watched since 7 October, 2023 while Israel addressed their alter ego, Hamas.

Make no mistake, the PA encourages terror, including that perpetrated by Hamas, with salaries in exchange for murder. It’s policy. It’s Pay-For-Slay. It’s terror.

The UN General Assembly’s call for Israel to cooperate with UNRWA-Hamas proves once again that it is a morally distorted body.
As proven by abundant documents and video clips, UNRWA’s employees took part in the October 7th massacre. UNRWA allowed Hamas to use its facilities as Hamas’ headquarters, for the storage of weapons, and for hiding and holding hostages.
In the cynical political machine of the UN, everything is done to ignore this reality: the General Assembly turned to the politicized ICJ to obtain an opinion for political use, and now this political theatre is adopting the preordained absurd “conclusions”.
Israel salutes the countries that did not support this shameful resolution.

🔴 *ELIMINATED: Ra’ad Sa’ad, Head of the Weapons Production Headquarters of Hamas’ Military Wing and One of the Architects of the Brutal October 7th Massacre*

Sa’ad was one of the last remaining veteran senior militants in the Gaza Strip and a close associate of Marwan Issa, the deputy head of Hamas’ military wing. He held several senior positions and was a central figure within the organization’s military leadership.

He was responsible for the deaths of many soldiers through explosive devices manufactured by Hamas’ weapons production units during the war.

In recent months, Sa’ad played a leading role in Hamas’ military wing, including direct involvement in violating the ceasefire agreement. He also oversaw the continued production of weapons in the Gaza Strip during the ceasefire period.

His elimination significantly degrades Hamas’ ability to reestablish its capabilities.

(Communicated by the President's Spokesperson)

Sunday, 14 December 2025 / 24 Kislev 5786

President Isaac Herzog comments on Sydney terrorist attack on Jewish community

Speaking at an event recognizing the extraordinary achievements of immigrants to Israel at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, President Isaac Herzog spoke of the news of the mass shooting terror attack against a community Chanukah celebration on Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia.

President Herzog: “At these very moments, our sisters and brothers in Sydney, Australia, have been attacked by vile terrorists in a very cruel attack on Jews who went to light the first candle of Chanukah on Bondi Beach.

“Our hearts go out to them. The heart of the entire nation of Israel misses a beat at this very moment, as we pray for the recovery of the wounded, we pray for them and we pray for those who lost their lives.

“We send our warmest strength from Jerusalem.

“We repeat our alerts time and again to the Australian government to seek action and fight against the enormous wave of antisemitism which is plaguing Australian society.”

Video of the President’s remarks:

https://mab.to/t/RQlzSHoPekY/eu1

Video credit: Avi Kaner (GPO) / Sound credit: Gideon Arnold (GPO)

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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

"I'm appalled by the murderous shooting attack at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, Australia.
These are the results of the anti-Semitic rampage in the streets of Australia over the past two years, with the anti-Semitic and inciting calls of “Globalise the Intifada” that were realized today.
The Australian government, which received countless warning signs, must come to its senses!"

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar also spoke with David Ossip, President of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies.
Minister 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.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

"Just spoke with Australian FM Wong, at her initiative, and expressed, on behalf of Israel, our pain and sorrow over the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack in Sydney.

I said 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, including 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.

I 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.

The Australian government must take strong action against the use of these antisemitic calls."

Tonight we light the 1st candle of Hanukkah - a celebration of Jewish resilience ✨🇮🇱
Standing with our family & friends in Australia. Light will vanquish darkness 🙏🏽