This week, Israel hosted a business delegation, headed by Japan's Minister of Economy, discussing direct flights, innovation, digital health and trade between both countries! 🇯🇵🇮🇱

Visit the hashtag linked below to learn more about the efforts the MFA is making towards strengthening the bond and cooperation between Israel and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region! 👇

https://twitter.com/hashtag/IsraelIsLookingEast?src=hash

The Malaysian government has taken the decision to ban the participation of Israelis in official international sport events in Malaysia , including the participation of athletes with disabilities in a swimming competition organized by the International Paralympic Committee. This is shameful and totally opposes the Olympic spirit.

Israel condemns the decision, inspired no doubt by Malaysia’s PM Mahatir’s rabid anti semitism.

We call upon the International Paralympic Committee to change this wrong decision or change the venue of the event. Sports Minister Miri Regev has addressed the President of the International Paralympic Committee with such a request.

PM Netanyahu met with Chad's President Deby in Ndjamena, the capital of Chad.

The two leaders announced the renewal of diplomatic ties between the countries, ending 46 years of severed relations.

An official memorandum on the resumption of these relations is expected to be signed later today .

This visit marks a historic breakthrough in Israel's growing relations with the Arab and Islamic worlds 🇮🇱🇹🇩

In cooperation with the United States, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' mission in Geneva blocked an attempt by the Palestinian Authority to obtain Observer Status in the Conference on Disarmament- a negotiations forum that deals with weapons disarmament in the international community.

This prevented yet another Palestinian attempt to politicize the professional work of international organizations.

Earlier this week, President Poroshenko of the Ukraine arrived in Israel for what was his third visit to the country since 2014.
The visit further enhanced relations between the two countries with the signing of a 🇮🇱🇺🇦bilateral free trade agreement.

The Irish ambassador to Israel, Ms. Alison Kelly, was summoned this morning to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem where she was reprimanded for the outrageous legislative initiative.

At the meeting it was made clear to the ambassador that the hypocritical and antisemitic legislation will have severe ramifications on Israel-Ireland relations and on Ireland’s standing in the region should the legislation be promoted. It would be better if Ireland confronted dictatorships and terrorist organizations rather than Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East.

Israel will dispatch aid to the disaster site in Brazil to assist in the search and rescue efforts for survivors. The Israeli mission with rescue equipment would leave within 24 hours.

Israel stands with the people of Brazil at this difficult time. 🇮🇱🇧🇷

At a meeting in the United Nations in 2005, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs initiated the commemoration of January 27th, the date of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, as the International #HolocaustMemorialDay.

Visit the hashtag to further dedicate this day as one of remembrance and empathy.

Breaking News: Israel joins US, Canada and countries in Europe & Latin America in recognizing the new leadership in Venezuela.

Watch video to see Prime Minister Netanyahu's statement

The International Paralympic Committee announced the decision to strip Malaysia from hosting the World para-swimming championships, after they barred Israeli athletes from participating.

This is a victory of values over hatred and bigotry, a strong statement in favor of freedom and equality.

https://m.paralympic.org/news/ipc-strip-malaysia-2019-world-para-swimming-championships?sf98046613=1

Israel and Malta are strengthening ties, as President Preca visits Israel for the first time this week.

As part of her visit, both countries renewed their bilateral Health agreement which encourages cooperation and exchange in the fields of health and medicine between both countries.🇲🇹🇮🇱

On Jan 27, Israel sent a humanitarian aid mission to Brazil following the Brumadinho dam collapse.

Watch this video to learn about the team's actions over the last 5 days.

Yesterday, Reuters validated what Israel has been voicing all along - Iran and its missiles threaten world peace.

In its February 2nd article, Reuters unveiled Iranian long-range cruise missiles that have a range of 800 miles.

Iran is already destabalizing the Middle East. Allowing Iran to pursue the development of long-range missiles enhances its ability to endanger even more countries, beyond our region.

https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-iran-revolution-anniversary-missiles/iran-unveils-long-range-cruise-missile-on-anniversary-of-revolution-idUKKCN1PR056

This week, over 30 foreign ambassadors to the United Nations embarked on a journey beginning in Poland, and ending in the State of Israel.
After visiting Israel's capital, Jerusalem, the visitors arrived at Israel's northern border, where they entered a Hezbollah terror tunnel, and were briefed on the threat posed by Hezbollah's terror tunnels to Israel's sovereignty and to Israelis living in nearby communities.

Israel and Austria signed 2 bilateral 🇮🇱🇦🇹 Memorandums Of Understanding yesterday on cooperation in development and culture, science and education.

As part of the MOU on development cooperation, MASHAV, Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation, and ADA - Austria's Development Agency, agreed on mutual intent to collaborate in activities and training courses to be held in third countries.

To learn more about Israel's development cooperation activities, visit this page:
https://www.facebook.com/MASHAVisrael/

Israeli and Rwanda's ties deepen as Israel's first-ever ambassador to Rwanda was approved by the Rwandan government and will soon begin his mission in Kigali! 🇷🇼🇮🇱

In addition to fortifying diplomatic relations between our two countries, direct flights are expected to commence over the next few months.✈

Israel and Italy are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations!
We cherish the friendship that has flourished since the rebirth of the State of Israel, and believe in its power to positively influence cooperation in our region and beyond!

Grazie Italia per 70 anni di amicizia!
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Israel, Cameroon and Germany signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of Phase Two in the Israel-Germany Africa Initiative. 🇮🇱🇩🇪🇨🇲

The purpose of this agreement is primarily to increase the productivity and income of smallholder farmers, and to boost employment opportunities by improving production techniques in the mango supply chain in Cameroon- from harvest to sale.

To read more about MASHAV's activity around the world, visit MASHAV's facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/MASHAVisrael/

Last Thursday (February 7th) 19 year-old Ori Ansbacher was brutally murdered in a forest within the city of Jerusalem.

The terrorist, Arafat Irfayia, a Palestinian affiliated with Hamas was apprehended later that day, confessed to the murder of the young woman.

The Palestinian Authority will now fund the terrorist and his family, thus financing more terrorism, promoting more incitement, and encouraging further horrific attacks against Israelis.

The Palestinian funding of terrorism must stop!

May the memory of Ori ('My Light' in Hebrew) forever be a blessing 🕯

Today, the “Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East” conference will open in Warsaw.

Jointly hosted by the United States and Poland, this conference aims to address various critical issues that affect peace in the region, including terrorism, regional threats and missile and cyber security.

Before his departure to the Conference, Prime Minister Netanyahu said: “This is a very important international conference in Warsaw. The focus is Iran. This brings together Israel, the US, and countries in and beyond the region.”

On the 40th anniversary of the Islamic revolution in Iran, Israel intends to promote international discourse regarding the threat posed by the Iranian regime to the Middle East and beyond.

To read more about Israel’s expectations of the conference, read Netanyahu’s speech in the link below:
bit.ly/2GntlC8