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Gideon Saar

Person · Minister · Israel · 374 dispatches indexed · last seen Jun 28, 2026
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Geopolitical Politics
Israel-EU Diplomatic Freeze: Key Economic Monitorables

Israel suspended diplomatic contact with the EU's foreign policy chief over alleged apartheid comments, threatening trade relations worth over forty billion euros annually and potentially impacting technology, pharmaceuticals, and research partnerships that drive Israeli economic growth.

Whalesbook · Jun 18
Geopolitical Politics
EU under pressure to sanction Israel's Ben-Gvir after 'unacceptable' flotilla taunts

Italian Foreign Minister Tajani requested EU sanctions against Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir after video surfaced showing him taunting over 400 Gaza-bound flotilla activists who were blindfolded and restrained, prompting renewed European calls for accountability amid widespread condemnation.

The National · May 21
International Relations
Israel says it's cutting ties to EU's Kaja Kallas

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar cut diplomatic ties with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over alleged comments comparing Israel's Palestinian treatment to apartheid, amid broader EU-Israel tensions following October 2023 conflicts and settlement disputes.

DW.com · Jun 19
Geopolitical Politics
EU summit: Merz calls for cuts to 'too high' budget

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz demanded the EU reduce its proposed 1.26% gross national income budget for 2028-2034, calling it too high during Brussels summit talks on EU finances alongside discussions on Ukraine support and Russia sanctions extension.

DW.com · Jun 19
Geopolitical Conflict
EU greenlights sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlers

The European Union approved sanctions against Israeli West Bank settlers for violence against Palestinians after Hungary's political leadership change removed previous opposition, targeting three settlers and four organizations.

dw · May 22
Geopolitical Conflict
This is the face of Israel

Israel's national security minister taunts detained flotilla activists in a video, sparking international condemnation.

Al Jazeera · May 21