PA expected to seek UN General Assembly recognition as 'non-member observer state' in November; Israeli envoys warn European Union that move could could lead to a new intifada.
by Barak Ravid 47 comments
The pact, which was tabled for over two years for political reasons, enables the sale of Israeli pharmaceuticals to all 27 EU member states without any delays or additional inspection.
by Barak Ravid 1 comments
Lindenstrauss says ministry struggled to 'act properly' in the realm of public relations due to limited abilities, places blame on Avigdor Lieberman.
by Barak Ravid 1 comments
Daniel Ayalon's comment comes as U.S. veto prevents settlement activity condemnation, with the other 14 Security Council members voting in its favor.
by Haaretz Service 127 comments
Foreign Ministry officials in contact with counterparts in Egypt for release of reporters arrested for violating curfew in Cairo; CNN's Anderson Cooper, other foreign journalists attacked during clashes.
by Haaretz Service 8 comments
As part of its sanctions against the foreign ministry, employees announce that they will not help citizens who lose their passport, need medical attention or face legal troubles around the world.
by Barak Ravid 35 comments
Foreign Ministry workers threatened to cause problems upon Dmitry Medvedev's arrival, so the planned visit was cancelled to avoid an embarrassing diplomatic incident.
by Barak Ravid 13 comments
Foreign ministry workers' committee members interrupt an annual ambassador conference wearing shirts with the slogan 'I am a poor diplomat.'
by Barak Ravid 4 comments
The U.S. company Evergreen says their first offer was refused by Foreign Ministry, so plane only began operations on the fourth day of the fire; PMO issues contradicting statement saying plane was ordered on first day of the fire.
by Zohar Blumenkrantz 1 comments
Norway’s Foreign Minister rejects Daniel Ayalon's claims that Tuesday meeting with Palestinian PM was tense, ended abruptly.
by Shlomo Shamir 0 comments
U.S. says Bushehr nuclear power plant bears no 'proliferation risk'; Iranian officials say it would take up to 3 months before plant starts producing electricity.
by Barak Ravid 0 commentsIsrael's deputy ambassador to U.K. forced to leave lecture in Manchester in police 'get-away' car.
by Danna Harman 1 commentsForeign Ministry workers' committee adopts strict labor sanctions in salary dispute with Finance Ministry.
by Barak Ravid and Haaretz Correspodent 0 commentsThe signing of a permanent status agreement will do little to end the Israeli-Arab conflict.
by Aluf Benn 0 commentsAlon Liel says appointment of the Yisrael Beiteinu leader has in effect left Israel without a FM.
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