Gideon Sa'ar
Gideon Sa'ar is a prominent Israeli politician currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. A veteran of the Likud party who later founded the New Hope party, Sa'ar is known for his hawkish security positions, diplomatic pragmatism, and focus on judicial and constitutional reforms.
Gideon Sa'ar is a central figure in Israel's national-liberal camp, currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Throughout his career, Sa'ar has held several high-ranking ministerial positions, including Minister of Justice, Minister of Education, and Minister of Interior. Originally a rising star in the Likud party, he eventually broke away to form the New Hope (Tikva Hadasha) party, positioning himself as a right-wing alternative to Benjamin Netanyahu. Sa'ar's political philosophy combines a firm commitment to Israeli security and sovereignty in Judea and Samaria with a focus on the rule of law and institutional stability. In his capacity as Foreign Minister, Sa'ar has spearheaded a series of bold diplomatic shifts. In June 2026, he led the historic cabinet decision to officially recognize the 1915 Armenian massacre as genocide, reversing decades of Israeli policy to prioritize historical truth over the preservation of ties with Turkey. He framed this move not as retaliation against President Erdogan's hostility, but as a moral imperative. Sa'ar has also been instrumental in expanding Israel's humanitarian reach, authorizing a joint IDF-Foreign Ministry aid mission to Venezuela following a catastrophic earthquake, despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties. On the security front, Sa'ar maintains a hawkish stance against regional threats. He has consistently briefed international counterparts on the existential danger of a nuclear Iran, asserting that joint US-Israel actions have been critical in neutralizing immediate threats. Regarding the northern front, he advocates for the disarmament of Hezbollah, characterizing the group as a violator of Lebanese sovereignty. Domestically, Sa'ar remains a pivotal political player; as of late June 2026, reports indicate a potential rapprochement with the Likud, with Prime Minister Netanyahu pushing to reserve top slots for Sa'ar and his allies on the party's Knesset list.