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."
"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."
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The world record in deception goes to the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
Iran perpetrated murderous terror attacks against Israelis and Jews in the past, and it is constantly attempting to murder Israelis and Jews all over the world.
Iran perpetrated murderous terror attacks against Israelis and Jews in the past, and it is constantly attempting to murder Israelis and Jews all over the world.
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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:
"Hanukkah this year opened with joy mixed with sorrow.
Jews in Australia and Jews around the world are lighting memorial candles alongside Hanukkah candles in memory of those murdered in the horrific terror attack in Sydney.
Antisemitism has not had such a rejuvenation since the years of the Holocaust. After 80 years, it is back in fashion.
It's a shocking fact - but still a fact - that even in 2025, Jews are being hunted around the world.
Antisemitism must be fought. Antisemites must be exposed. Calls such as “Globalise the Intifada” have only one meaning: a call to hunt Jews everywhere in the world. They must not be allowed. They must be banned. I said this today to the Australian Foreign Minister.
Western governments face a simple choice: fight antisemitism or normalize it. The Australian government has failed this test. Even compared to the Western countries, the wave of antisemitism that has swept it, both in the virtual space and in the public sphere, is immense.
It is, of course, not the only one that has failed.
Israel, the state of the Jewish people, will fight antisemitism with determination.
We will call things by their name. We will not allow the normalization of hatred and persecution of Jews.
But we will also remember and remind: on Hanukkah 5786, the Hebrew defensive power is stronger than ever.
Our enemies in the region who rose up to destroy us have been struck, and continue to be struck. Time and again since the establishment of the state, the words of Ze’ev Jabotinsky have been fulfilled:
“For when the enemy bursts from ambush,
Then we shall rise and stand in might:
Long live the youth, long live the sword,
Long live the Maccabean blood!”
The eternal people have returned to our historic homeland, and we are here to stay.
My brothers and sisters, you already know: The light will overcome the darkness. Our people will continue to go from strength to strength, to the open envy of its enemies. And the Eternity of Israel will not lie.
We will light the candles. A great light in a world where darkness abounds. We will fulfill the historic and moral mission of our people.
Happy Hanukkah to all of Israel!"
"Hanukkah this year opened with joy mixed with sorrow.
Jews in Australia and Jews around the world are lighting memorial candles alongside Hanukkah candles in memory of those murdered in the horrific terror attack in Sydney.
Antisemitism has not had such a rejuvenation since the years of the Holocaust. After 80 years, it is back in fashion.
It's a shocking fact - but still a fact - that even in 2025, Jews are being hunted around the world.
Antisemitism must be fought. Antisemites must be exposed. Calls such as “Globalise the Intifada” have only one meaning: a call to hunt Jews everywhere in the world. They must not be allowed. They must be banned. I said this today to the Australian Foreign Minister.
Western governments face a simple choice: fight antisemitism or normalize it. The Australian government has failed this test. Even compared to the Western countries, the wave of antisemitism that has swept it, both in the virtual space and in the public sphere, is immense.
It is, of course, not the only one that has failed.
Israel, the state of the Jewish people, will fight antisemitism with determination.
We will call things by their name. We will not allow the normalization of hatred and persecution of Jews.
But we will also remember and remind: on Hanukkah 5786, the Hebrew defensive power is stronger than ever.
Our enemies in the region who rose up to destroy us have been struck, and continue to be struck. Time and again since the establishment of the state, the words of Ze’ev Jabotinsky have been fulfilled:
“For when the enemy bursts from ambush,
Then we shall rise and stand in might:
Long live the youth, long live the sword,
Long live the Maccabean blood!”
The eternal people have returned to our historic homeland, and we are here to stay.
My brothers and sisters, you already know: The light will overcome the darkness. Our people will continue to go from strength to strength, to the open envy of its enemies. And the Eternity of Israel will not lie.
We will light the candles. A great light in a world where darkness abounds. We will fulfill the historic and moral mission of our people.
Happy Hanukkah to all of Israel!"
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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:
"Congratulations to the president-elect of Chile, José Antonio Kast, on his impressive victory in the presidential elections.
This victory expresses the desire of the Chilean people for change.
I wish the President-Elect great success. I hope and believe that this change will also be reflected also in strengthening relations between our countries and in advancing cooperation between our people. 🇨🇱 🇮🇱"
"Congratulations to the president-elect of Chile, José Antonio Kast, on his impressive victory in the presidential elections.
This victory expresses the desire of the Chilean people for change.
I wish the President-Elect great success. I hope and believe that this change will also be reflected also in strengthening relations between our countries and in advancing cooperation between our people. 🇨🇱 🇮🇱"
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Israel rejects the ICC Appeals Chamber’s decision, by a narrow majority, to deny Israel’s right to receive advance notice, as demanded by the principle of complementarity particularly with regard to a democratic state with an independent and robust judicial system.
This is yet another example of the ongoing politicization of the ICC and its blatant disregard for the sovereign rights of non-party States, as well as its own obligations under the Rome Statute.
This is what politics in the guise of “International Law” looks like.
This is yet another example of the ongoing politicization of the ICC and its blatant disregard for the sovereign rights of non-party States, as well as its own obligations under the Rome Statute.
This is what politics in the guise of “International Law” looks like.
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Part of Hanukkah installations in Jerusalem Botanical Garden.
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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:
"I spoke to the President-elect of Chile Jose Antonio Kast and congratulated him on his impressive victory in the presidential elections. I told him that his victory is important for Chile and has importance too for the relations between Israel and Chile, that unfortunately deteriorated during President Boric's term.
We agreed to work together to put Israel-Chile relations back on track for the good of both nations.
Israel has many friends today in Latin America and we are strengthening these relationships day by day.
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"I spoke to the President-elect of Chile Jose Antonio Kast and congratulated him on his impressive victory in the presidential elections. I told him that his victory is important for Chile and has importance too for the relations between Israel and Chile, that unfortunately deteriorated during President Boric's term.
We agreed to work together to put Israel-Chile relations back on track for the good of both nations.
Israel has many friends today in Latin America and we are strengthening these relationships day by day.
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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:
"Great meeting with Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche, a true friend of Israel, in Jerusalem.
We discussed the horrific antisemitic terror attack in Sydney, Australia. I said that the meaning of "Globalize the Intifada", which was chanted for the past two years,
is simply killing Jews everywhere.
That's exactly what happened in Sydney.
I praised the outlawing of the antisemitic phrase "From the River to the Sea Palestine Will be Free" in some German states.
We appreciate the Federal Minister's friendship and strong support. 🇮🇱🇩🇪"
"Great meeting with Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche, a true friend of Israel, in Jerusalem.
We discussed the horrific antisemitic terror attack in Sydney, Australia. I said that the meaning of "Globalize the Intifada", which was chanted for the past two years,
is simply killing Jews everywhere.
That's exactly what happened in Sydney.
I praised the outlawing of the antisemitic phrase "From the River to the Sea Palestine Will be Free" in some German states.
We appreciate the Federal Minister's friendship and strong support. 🇮🇱🇩🇪"
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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:
"Honored to host in Jerusalem my friend, India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, for a reciprocal visit, just a month after my visit to New Delhi.
Our relations with the world's largest democracy and fastest growing economy continue to deepen.
Today we adopted an ambitious joint working plan for our bilateral relations in 2026.
Our relations will advance even further in the coming year across all areas: diplomacy, security, economic, entrepreneurship and cyber, agriculture and water, culture and more.
This is a strategic partnership that we'll cultivate together!
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"Honored to host in Jerusalem my friend, India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, for a reciprocal visit, just a month after my visit to New Delhi.
Our relations with the world's largest democracy and fastest growing economy continue to deepen.
Today we adopted an ambitious joint working plan for our bilateral relations in 2026.
Our relations will advance even further in the coming year across all areas: diplomacy, security, economic, entrepreneurship and cyber, agriculture and water, culture and more.
This is a strategic partnership that we'll cultivate together!
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Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, applauded the October 7 massacre, saying "it was the greatest day in Palestinian history."
This is the “authority” people want the "Palestinian Authority" to be? A terror worshiping authority.
Quoting him is Hani Al-Masri, Director General of Masarat, the Palestinian Center for Policy Research and Strategic Studies. He’s also a Board of Trustees member at the Yasser Arafat Foundation. He knows a thing or two about the PA.
This is the “authority” people want the "Palestinian Authority" to be? A terror worshiping authority.
Quoting him is Hani Al-Masri, Director General of Masarat, the Palestinian Center for Policy Research and Strategic Studies. He’s also a Board of Trustees member at the Yasser Arafat Foundation. He knows a thing or two about the PA.
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