Gideon Sa'ar

Gideon Sa'ar is an Israeli politician and is currently the country's foreign minister.

He was born in Tel Aviv, where he also primarily grew up. He holds degrees in law and political science from Tel Aviv University.

He is married to Israeli news anchor Geual Even with whom he has two children. He has two other children from his first wife, Shelly. 

Sa'ar clerked as an aide to the attorney-general and then for the state attorney before swerving into politics in 1999, eventually winning a seat in the Knesset on the Likud's list. 

After taking a hiatus from politics, Sa'ar returned in 2017 and in December 2020 announced the formation of his own political party, New Hope. This led to a merger with Benny Gantz to form the National Unity Party, which he then broke off from in order to join the government.

Next Iranian military chief should be 'extremely cautious', FM Sa'ar says

"I'd recommend that whoever is offered that position think it through. If he accepts, extreme caution is recommended," Sa'ar said.

Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar against backdrop of scene of Washington murder, May 22, 2025. (illustration)
 MK Itamar Ben-Gvir, head of the Otzma Yehudit political party and Chairman of the Religious Zionism party MK Bezalel Smotrich at an election campaign event in Sderot, October 26, 2022.

'A profound moral failure': Israeli officials react to British sanctions on Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar visits Germany on June 5, 2025.

German FM pledges weapons delivery to Israel, criticizes Gaza aid during Sa'ar visit

 Newly appointed Israeli minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar attends a replacing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem on November 10, 2024.

Sa'ar: The new antisemitism targets the State of Israel, seeks to eliminate Jewish state


A-G working to 'bring about downfall' of Israeli government, says Sa'ar

Sa’ar claimed that a “senior” official in the justice ministry had told him that Baharav-Miara had decided to “go all the way” in her opposition to the government.

 Justice Minister Gideon Saar and Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara attend a conference of the Israeli chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), in Tel Aviv, July 5, 2022.

Kristi Noem commemorates Washington terror victims in Jerusalem

"The US also has no partner more effective than Israel," Sa'ar added.

 Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) greets US Homeland Security Secretary Kristy Noem (R) at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, May 26, 2025.

Sa'ar: Direct line between antisemitic incitement and murder of DC embassy employees

"This is what happens when leaders in the world surrender to Palestinian terrorist propaganda and support its statements, and attacks, and blame Israel instead of Hamas."

Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar against backdrop of scene of Washington murder, May 22, 2025. (illustration)

'Full of light': Remembering Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim

“Yaron and Sarah were our friends and colleagues. They were in the prime of their lives,” the Israel's Embassy in Washington wrote on X.

  L to R: Sarah Lynn Milgrim, Yaron Lischinsky, both murdered in Washington, May 21, 2025.

'Despicable act of terrorism': Washington shooting leaves Israeli officials devastated

Netanyahu instructs the strengthening of security for Israeli missions worldwide • Embassy eulogizes attack victims Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim.

 A man looks on next to police officers working at the site where, according to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, US May 21, 2025.

Yair Golan sparks outrage: 'A sane country does not kill babies as a hobby'

“Israel is on the path to becoming a pariah state among the nations ,like the South Africa of old, if it does not return to behaving like a sane country,” Golan said.

 Yair Golan holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, on February 13, 2025

'Post' joins first responders as they rescue, treat wildfire evacuees - exclusive

United Hatzalah is also treating fellow first responders and firefighters who are battling fires and risking their lives to save others.

 United Hatzalah teams aid during fires raging across Israel, April 20, 2025.

UN's Guterres is whitewashing UNRWA's part in October 7 massacre, Israeli FM says

"At this very moment, the ICJ is beginning deliberations in another shameful proceeding against Israel," Sa'ar said.

 Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accuses UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of whitewashing UNRWA's alleged terror ties, April 28, 2025.

Swiss fencers turn backs on gold-winning Israeli team in medal ceremony

Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, congratulated his team but criticized the Swiss team for its "disrespectful behavior."

 Swiss fencing team turns back on Israeli team at U23 championships

'Tolerance, coexistence': Sa'ar meets with UAE counterpart in Abu Dhabi

The two discussed a variety of regional issues, including the advancement of bilateral relations between the two countries.

 Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and the foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Erdogan demands Allah to 'damn Zionist Israel' in Eid al-Fitr remarks, Israel condemns

Erdogan spoke at Istanbul's Grand Camlica Mosque where he asked Allah to ensure that Zionism and Israel are destroyed, while wishing "mercy upon the (Hamas) martyrs"

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greets the audience at the General Assembly, wearing a scarf with the flags of Palestine and Turkey, as he leaves after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's speech at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey, August 15, 2024.