Gideon Sa'ar
Gideon Moshe Sa'ar is an Israeli politician currently serving as Israel's Foreign Minister. Sa'ar was first elected to the Knesset as a member of Likud in 2003, serving until 2014. During that period, he served as Education Minister (2009–2013) and Minister of the Interior (2013–2014) under Benjamin Netanyahu's governments.
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Aug 13, 2026
Center
His Ha'Echad party gained another public figure in Oren Smadja, building a unity-based opposition to Netanyahu.
Yesh Atid sees Sa'ar as a potential partner for a post-Netanyahu coalition, but remains wary of his right-wing positions.
Aug 7, 2026
Far Right
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar answered Turkish criticism of Israel's Syria operations with a promise that Israel will keep defending itself.
Religious Zionism praises him for putting national security above diplomatic pressure and for refusing to let Ankara dictate Israeli action against Iranian entrenchment.
Jul 25, 2026
Far Right
Israeli official Gideon Sa'ar also welcomed the ICC vote to remove Chief Prosecutor Khan.
Sa'ar's support for ousting Khan aligns with Religious Zionism's opposition to the ICC's jurisdiction over Israeli actions in the territories.
Jul 25, 2026
Lean Left
The National Unity minister has been negotiating behind the scenes with the US over a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia, while his party's polling slips.
Viewed skeptically by Labor/Meretz: his hawkish record makes him an unreliable partner for peace, and he is seen as too willing to legitimize the coalition.
Jul 23, 2026
Far Right
Condemned the antisemitic stabbing in New York City, expressing shock but not surprise.
Praised for taking a firm stance against antisemitism, reinforcing the Religious Zionism view that Jewish safety requires strong leadership.
Jul 16, 2026
Center
Sa'ar is accused by Haskel of blocking her faction split; his party attacks her for failing in the primary.
Yesh Atid sees Sa'ar's internal battles as further fragmentation of the center-right, weakening anti-Netanyahu forces.
Jul 11, 2026
Lean Left
Sa'ar, now in National Unity, challenges Netanyahu from the right but remains hawkish on security matters.
Labor/Meretz views him with suspicion, as his centrist image masks support for continued occupation and insufficient action on social justice.
Jul 7, 2026
Far Right
Israeli Foreign Minister responded to Turkish FM Hakan Fidan's remarks, calling them a clear call for genocide.
Praised for taking a strong stand against hostile foreign rhetoric, aligning with Religious Zionism's assertive foreign policy.
Jul 6, 2026
Lean Left
Sa'ar returned to the Knesset with his new party, New Hope, criticizing Netanyahu's security policies.
Labor/Meretz see him as a split potential partner but are skeptical of his past record on settlements.
Jul 4, 2026
Far Left
Sa'ar joined the National Unity party and is pushing for a formal annexation of parts of the West Bank.
Hadash condemns Sa'ar as a right-wing hawk whose proposals would destroy any peace prospects.