Who is "Israel's" new Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar?

"Israeli" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Gideon Sa'ar as the new Foreign Minister, replacing Israel Katz, who has moved to the role of Minister of Defense.

- Background - 

Born on Dec. 9, 1966, in Tel Aviv, Gideon Sa'ar studied law at Tel Aviv University. He began his career as a lawyer before entering politics in the late 1990s.

Sa'ar is a prominent member of the Likud party and is recognized as a leading figure in the far-right faction of "Israeli" politics.

- Political career -

Sa'ar first entered the Knesset in 2003 and has since built a strong political profile, holding key government positions:

• Minister of the Interior (2013-2014): In this role, he implemented significant reforms in immigration and internal affairs during Netanyahu's second term.
• Minister of Education (2009-2013): Sa'ar oversaw educational reforms that updated curricula and improved programs for students in certain areas.
• Minister of Public Security (2003-2004): He focused on enhancing internal security measures during a critical time for the state.

- Conflict with Netanyahu -

In 2020, Sa'ar left Likud due to growing tensions with Netanyahu over leadership issues. He established a new party, New Hope, aiming to provide an alternative to the major parties, though it did not achieve expected electoral success.

Following a turbulent political period, Sa'ar rejoined Likud, reaffirming his commitment to the party and supporting Netanyahu on key matters such as security and foreign policy.

- Political stance -

Sa'ar is known for his staunch right-wing positions on both domestic and foreign policy. He advocates for a robust national security strategy, supports ongoing "Israeli" settlement in the West Bank and Jerusalem, and opposes any concessions regarding the state's security.