Diplomacy

Netanyahu’s attack followed Canberra's decision to cancel MK Simcha Rothman’s visa, one day before his planned trip to attend events with the local Jewish community. Israel retaliated by kicking out diplomats.

Israel escalated diplomatic tensions with Australia on Monday as Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar revoked residence permits for three Australian diplomats representing the Palestinian Authority. "We're talking about days, not weeks," a senior Israeli official emphasized regarding the departure timeline,

After Israel Hayom reveals FM has endorsed a plan to shut down diplomatic mission in Jerusalem, Paris says such move, if followed through, would "provoke a strong reaction."

A year after releasing a damning report against Hamas, a senior UN official sought to “balance” the issue by criticizing Israel for its actions in Gaza and Judea and Samaria. Following diplomatic efforts by Israel’s UN mission, the text was softened to an official “warning” to Israel.

Staff revolt against UN80 reform plan exposes deep internal rift, with overwhelming majority rejecting leadership’s approach and warning of growing disconnect between the UN's top brass and frontline workers.

Officials in Jerusalem are attaching considerable significance to the meeting with the German foreign minister, in hopes of dissuading his country from joining the diplomatic blitz against Israel.

During a French-Saudi summit held at the United Nations, additional countries - including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Finland, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal and San Marino - expressed willingness to support recognition of a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly.

Starmer faces fresh calls from Labour ranks to take the step amid warnings of mass starvation in Gaza and after France indicated it would do so within months.

The decision not to renew visa of Jonathan Whittall comes after OCHA repeatedly issued distorted reports about Gaza operations, with the official publicly accusing Israel of deliberately pursuing "death sentence" for Palestinians.