Gideon Sa'ar | גדעון סער

Spoke with Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs @PauloRangel_pt and briefed him on developments in our war against the Iranian terror regime. I detailed the suffering of Israeli citizens, who have been facing thousands of indiscriminate missile and drone attacks from Iran and Lebanese territory for nearly three weeks. I said that Tehran is de-facto running Lebanon, while Hezbollah remains the dominant military force there. The Lebanese government hasn't and isn't taking concrete action to prevent Hezbollah's attacks against Israel. It hasn't even fired Hezbollah-affiliated ministers in its government. Israel will defend its citizens and communities.

#Iran, la durata della guerra, il ruolo dell'Europa, lo stretto di Hormuz e il cambio di regime. Conversazione con il ministro degli esteri israeliano Gideon Sa'ar ilgiornale.it/news/guerra/i-… via @ilgiornale

״הטענה שהמבצע באיראן מנוגד לדין הבינלאומי מגוחכת. האם זה מנוגד לדין לפעול מול מי שמבקש להשמיד אותך ופועל להשיג נשק גרעיני לשם כך? האם זה מנוגד לדין להגן על עצמך?״. מתוך ראיון לעיתון האיטלקי @ilgiornale שמתפרסם היום.

Tonight, a suicide drone struck near the synagogue in Odessa, causing significant damage. Iranian drones are attacking civilians in Europe and in the Middle East. This attack follows massive Russian drone and missile strikes on cities across Ukraine this week, in which many civilians were killed and wounded, and civilian institutions and infrastructure were damaged. Our condolences to all who have lost their loved ones, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured.

Spoke with my friend India's Minister of External Affairs @DrSJaishankar and briefed him on developments in our operation against the Iranian terror regime. I said that the regime is carrying out naval terrorism in the Strait of Hormuz. This is not an American or Israeli issue, it's a fundamental problem affecting world order and the global economy. If this grave phenomenon is not addressed now, it could spread worldwide. I also addressed the Iranian regime’s aggression toward other countries in the Middle East, the Caucasus, and Europe. I emphasized that the Iranian regime is acting madly. We value our special strategic partnership with India, the world's largest democracy. 🇮🇱🇮🇳

Had a telecon with FM @GidonSaar of Israel this evening. Exchanged views on the ongoing West Asia conflict and its many repercussions.

Foreign Minister @gidonsaar: The Iranian regime is carrying out naval terrorism.

Today, we welcomed back 25 engineers from the Ministry of Water Resources Development of Somaliland who successfully completed their training in Israel. This program will significantly contribute to our ongoing efforts to strengthen and develop the water sector. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Government of Israel, particularly @MASHAVisrael, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, @IsraelMFA for their valuable support and partnership. @AmbMohamedHagi @EynatShlein @somalilandmfa

Israel congratulates Argentina on assuming the presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. We are certain that under President @JMilei, IHRA will serve as a vital force in combating Holocaust denial and honoring the survivors. In an era of rising antisemitism, this is more important than ever.

Spoke with my French counterpart FM @jnbarrot, about the war in Iran and particularly about Lebanon. I emphasized that the issue of the Strait of Hormuz is not an American or Israeli issue - it's a global one. This is naval terrorism that harms the global economy. It began with the Houthis in the Red Sea, and now the Iranian regime itself is carrying it out. The international community’s de facto acceptance of this grave phenomenon will encourage harm to the freedom of navigation and global economy, and it will spread to additional maritime arenas. This is a dramatic undermining of the world order. Regarding Lebanon, I stressed that since March 2nd, Israel has been attacked from Lebanese territory more than 2,000 times with missiles and drones. Israel has an interest in Lebanon joining the circle of normalization and peace in the region. The obstacle to this is Hezbollah. The Lebanese government must take meaningful action against Hezbollah on all fronts: weapons, sources of funding and financial infrastructure, legal measures against its leadership, its social and educational infrastructure, economic benefits (licenses), and more. Israel is committed to defending itself and its citizens against this terror state that has taken over Lebanon and is acting according to the Iranian regime’s interests.

בשיחת טלפון עם עמיתי שר החוץ של צרפת @jnbarrot דנו במלחמה באירן ובעיקר בלבנון. הדגשתי, כי סוגית מיצרי הורמוז אינה ענין אמריקני או ישראלי. זהו ענין גלובלי. זהו טרור ימי שפוגע בכלכלה העולמית. התחילו בכך החות׳ים בים האדום וכעת עושה זאת המשטר האיראני עצמו. השלמת הקהילה הבינ״ל עם תופעה חמורה זו תעודד פגיעה בחופש השיט ובכלכלה העולמית ותופיע בזירות ימיות נוספות. זהו ערעור דרמטי של הסדר העולמי. בענין לבנון - הדגשתי כי מאז ה-2 במרץ הותקפה ישראל משטח לבנון יותר מ-2,000 פעם בטילים ובכטב״מים. לישראל יש ענין שלבנון תצטרף למעגל הנורמליזציה והשלום באזור. המכשול לכך הוא חיזבאללה. על ממשלת לבנון לנקוט צעדים של ממש נגד חיזבאללה בכל המישורים: הנשק, מקורות המימון והתשתית הפיננסית, צעדים משפטיים נגד בכיריו, התשתיות החברתיות והחינוכיות, טובות ההנאה הכלכליות (רשיונות) ועוד. ישראל מחוייבת להגן על עצמה ועל אזרחיה מול מדינת טרור זו שהשתלטה על לבנון ושפועלת על פי אינטרסים של המשטר האיראני.

Think of your grandma, think of your grandpa. The Iranian regime just murdered a grandmother and a grandfather in Israel.

They are going after our civilians

President of Argentina @JMilei at the 34th anniversary of the attack on the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires: “Argentina stands with Israel in defending freedom and confronting terrorism. In the face of terror, there can be no truce.”

Still hiding?

Crossing names off the list is good - doing it shoulder to shoulder with our American friends is even better. Good to see Ambassador @GovMikeHuckabee. Always a pleasure. 🇮🇱🇺🇸

The Muslim Brotherhood has just been BANNED in the Netherlands! 🇳🇱 The Dutch House of Representatives has adopted a motion to ban the Muslim Brotherhood. The motion, proposed by Party for Freedom (PVV) MPs Maikel Boon and Geert Wilders, is not the first time PVV has tried to ban the MB; it is the first time it has been successful.

Saddened to learn about the passing away of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia ILIA II: a great leader, friend of Israel and the Jewish people.

בית המשפט העליון עשה שירות חשוב למדינה כשדחה - בניגוד לעמדת ״היועצת המשפטית לממשלה״ - את מועד הדיון בניסיונה ההזוי לכפות על ראש הממשלה לפטר שר בממשלתו. מלכתחילה היה זה נסיון פלישה מסוכן לתחום הפוליטי המובהק. ההתעקשות לכפות על בית המשפט את הדיון בעיצומה של מלחמה היה בבחינת הוספת חטא על פשע, מלווה בקהות חושים מטרידה. אני מקווה שבית המשפט יעמוד גם בהמשך מול הניסיונות המכוונים והשיטתיים של ״היועצת״ להכניס את ישראל למשבר חוקתי שאחריתו מי ישורנו.

Daniel Carmón sobrevivió al atentado contra la embajada de Israel en Buenos Aires, el 17 de marzo de 1992. Su esposa Eliora, madre de sus cinco hijos, fue asesinada junto con otras 28 personas inocentes. Recordamos a las víctimas de este cruel ataque perpetrado por Hezbolá, un proxy del régimen iraní. No olvidamos.