Diplomacy

After Ariel Seidman was declared persona non grata , Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Sa'ar respond by ordering South African representative out within 72 hours.

According to a senior Israeli source, President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff is pressing for a diplomatic track with Iran, even as intelligence and testimony point to severe abuses by the regime. The source said the envoy presented Trump with a message from Iranian officials in an effort to delay a potential military strike.

Israel blocks entry for Turkish religious leaders, media figures and officials accused of inciting boycotts, glorifying violence against civilians and spreading antisemitic content.

Speaking at Davos, president criticizes NATO and claims credit for Israeli achievements on missile defense: "It's our technology." Trump renews push for "immediate negotiations" to purchase Greenland – the "big piece of ice." On the Middle East, he warns: "Hamas agreed to give up their weapons, if they don't do it – they will be blown away."

Netanyahu discussed recognition with Indian PM Modi in Wednesday call as Jerusalem pursues diplomatic blitz to legitimize African territory.

Somaliland officials reject statements by Somalia's president regarding Israeli military installations and Palestinian resettlement in the region following controversial recognition several days ago, saying "baseless claims were intended to mislead the international community."

Delegation sponsored by The Canadian Muslim Vote denied entry at Allenby Bridge over accusations that it has ties to terrorist-designated entity.

Taipei cultural office chief Abby Lee tours Kfar Aza with IsraAID leadership, highlighting sustained recovery collaboration.