Ron Dermer

Minister Dermer:

'In 12 months, the war will end, and Israel will win'

Minister for Strategic Affairs responds to questions at a conference in Jerusalem: "Many more countries will want peace with Israel, but the key to that is victory."

Hostages' families fume: Our loved ones have been abandoned

Minister Ron Dermer, leader of the hostage negotiations team, enrages hostages' relatives: 'Don't you dare differentiate between hostages - all must be released together.'

Hostage families to Dermer:

'Free all hostages at once, don't select between them'

Representatives of the Tikva Forum met with Minister Ron Dermer to receive an overview of the state of negotiations for the release of the remaining hostages.

Outside Minister Dermer's home:

Prayers for return of the hostages

Hostage Families Forum held prayers outside Minister Dermer's home on the Jewish new month. Ben Zussman's father: 'We are praying for the return of the hostages and ask Minister Dermer to do his best to help.'

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Israel expressed outrage over secret US-Hamas talks

Axios reports that Israel’s deep concerns over secret negotiations between the Trump administration and Hamas resulted in heated exchange between Minister Ron Dermer and US envoy for hostages Adam Boehler.

Israel and US considering withdrawing from ICJ

Minister Ron Dermer coordinating moves regarding a joint withdrawal from the court with senior Trump administration officials, on behalf of Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Minister Ron Dermer to lead negotiations on phase 2 of ceasefire

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer has been appointed to lead Israel's negotiations on the second phase of the hostage deal with Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff.

Ahead of the second stage:

Netanyahu's dramatic decision

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to head negotiations team for second stage of prisoner swap deal with Hamas, report says. PM's Office: 'Decisions on negotiations to be made only after PM returns from US.'

Blinken meets Dermer:

'Israel must do more to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza'

US Secretary of State meets Minister of Strategic Affairs, stresses "importance of implementation of the recently announced ceasefire in Lebanon".

Israeli analyst berates US-born minister for not being 'Israeli'

Amnon Abramovich hinted that Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, who was born in Florida, was not fit for his position because he did not have 'an Israeli experience.'

Trump's message to Israel: Advance a deal with Lebanon

Diplomatic source says that US President-elect Donald Trump told Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer that Israel needs to reach an agreement which will end the war in Lebanon.

'Gift' to Trump

Report: Israel preparing Lebanon ceasefire plan

Israeli officials tell The Washington Post that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer told Trump and Jared Kushner that Israel is rushing to advance a ceasefire deal in Lebanon.

Dermer, Blinken meet ahead of deadline on US ultimatum to Israel

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to discuss Israel's efforts to comply with US demands on Gaza aid and the warning of the cutoff of American aid if Israel does not comply.

Report:

Dermer met Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Sources tell Axios the meeting between Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and US President-elect was aimed at passing messages from Netanyahu to Trump and briefing Trump on Israel's plans in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran for the next two months.

US official:

'Aid to Gaza was prominent in Blinken's meetings in Israel'

Senior US administration official says Blinken “went through in detail” the letter he sent to the Israeli government, in which he warned that US weapon shipments to Israel could be affected if Israel fails to make improvements in Gaza within 30 days.

Report:

Israel presented US with demands to end war in Lebanon

Among Israel's demands is the right to actively ensure that Hezbollah would not rebuild itself in southern Lebanon.

Blinken to Dermer:

'Important to reach an agreement on Lebanon ceasefire'

US Secretary of State meets Strategic Affairs Minister in New York: Further escalation of the conflict will only make the objective of a ceasefire more difficult. PM's office: Israel shares the aims of the US-led initiative.

White House meeting:

Commitment to Israel's security, preventing nuclear Iran

US officials Jake Sullivan and Antony Blinken, and Israeli officials Ron Dermer and Tzachi Hanegbi meet to discuss war in Gaza, efforts to secure diplomatic solution to Hezbollah conflict, allow Israelis and Lebanese to return home safely.

Hostage release discussed

Blinken meets Hanegbi and Dermer

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Blinken "discussed practical solutions to resolve the remaining issues on the table in ongoing ceasefire negotiations".

After abrupt cancellation:

Israel and US agree to reconvene joint meeting on Iran

Israel and the US have agreed to reconvene a joint meeting on Iran that was cancelled by the White House last week following Netanyahu’s video which raised the Biden administration's ire.

Blinken to Israeli officials:

It is important to avoid further escalation in Lebanon

US Secretary of State meets Israel’s National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, reiterates "the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s security."

US officials:

Sullivan will meet Israeli officials on Thursday

Senior US administration officials say Israel’s national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer will meet with national security adviser Jake Sullivan at the White House.

Report:

Despite Gaza war, talks on normalization with Saudi Arabia

During an upcoming trip to the US, Min. Ron Dermer will meet Saudi Arabia's US ambassador, discuss potential normalization deal, report says. Dermer's office has denied the report.

'Constructive engagement'

US and Israeli officials discuss Rafah operation

Monday’s meeting was initially supposed to take place in person last week, but Netanyahu cancelled it after the US did not veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages.

Report:

Netanyahu to send delegation to DC despite UN vote

US official says delegation led by Ron Dermer to visit Washington next week to discuss Rafah operation despite PM's cancelation of delegation. PM's office denies report.

Ron Dermer:

'Israel will defeat Hamas even if US turns its back'

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer says in podcast interview that Israel must go into Rafah to crush the last of Hamas's' military strength even if the world and the US opposes this.

Dermer, US national security adviser discuss 'day after war'

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan meets Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer in Washington.

Report:

Dermer to visit US, discuss 'the day after' the Gaza war

Minister of Strategic Affairs expected in Washington for meetings about Israel's plans for scaling down the Gaza war.

Minister Dermer to Sky News:

'Palestinians will govern Gaza, but it's not going to be Hamas'

Strategic Affairs Minister blasts anti-Israel demonstrators in London: They call for genocide and it should not be tolerated.

Ron Dermer to Fox News:

'This was like 10 9/11s'

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US compares Hamas massacre to Pearl Harbor. 'We'll teach them a lesson they'll never forget.'

US to Israel:

'Deal with Saudis must include concessions to PA'

Biden administration told Israeli government it would have to make significant concessions as part of any deal with Saudi Arabia.

PM's office:

'Israel will not agree to neighbors having a nuclear program'

Prime Minister's Office issues clarification after Dermer hints Israel would accept a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia.

Blinken to Dermer:

'Israel, Palestinians should take steps to de-escalate tensions'

Secretary of State meets Minister for Strategic Affairs in Washington.

Minister Dermer to visit Washington, discuss Saudi Arabia deal

Netanyahu sending Strategic Affairs Minister to talks in Washington about Biden administration's push for a mega-deal with Saudi Arabia.

Israeli Minister to Fox News:

'World leaders should respect democratic countries' decisions'

Minister of Strategic Affairs Dermer says he believes judicial reform is an internal matter and that foreign leaders should respect that.

Amid concerns over Iran:

Biden's security adviser meets Israeli officials

Jake Sullivan hosts Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister Ron Dermer, discusses enhanced coordination to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Talks on judicial reform:

Minister Dermer meets former Supreme Court President

TV report: Strategic Affairs Minister met several times with former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak.

Ron Dermer to CNN:

Extremists planned to attack Jews on Temple Mount

Strategic Affairs Minister says Israel does not want to send police to the Al Aqsa Mosque, but cannot allow plots to harm its citizens.

Netanyahu to ministers:

No meetings with US officials until PM is invited to White House

'Following the humiliation of Smotrich's visit, that's not such a bad idea,' responds Yair Lapid.

Newly appointed Minister Dermer makes first appearance

Minister Ron Dermer: "We will do everything in our power to make sure that the regime in Tehran does not achieve their goal”

Ron Dermer chooses Facebook exec. as office director

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer has chosen Jordana Cutler as his office director.

Ron Dermer meets WH officials, Jake Sullivan to visit Israel

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announces he will visit Israel next week as Strategic Affairs Minister arrives in DC.

Where the Netanyahu government differs from its predecessor

The new government is prepared to stand up to the Biden administration when necessary.Op-ed.

Two Foreign Ministers?

Creative proposal made in bid to solve Likud disagreements

Former Ambassador Ron Dermer wants to be Foreign Minister, but Netanyahu fears that would alienate senior Likud MKs.

Report:

Ron Dermer to be Foreign Minister in rotation

PM-designate Netanyahu reportedly considering making senior Likud member foreign minister for 2 years, followed by former Ambassador Dermer.

Report:

Netanyahu considering rotation in Foreign Ministry

PM-designate considering appointing senior Likud member as Foreign Minister for two years, to be followed by former Ambassador Ron Dermer.

Amir Ohana may become Foreign Minister, in place of Ron Dermer

Likud MK Ron Dermer no longer considered a candidate for Foreign Minister, MK Amir Ohana likely to take position instead, reports say.

Ron Dermer, top contender for Foreign Min., trashed Biden admin.

Former Israeli ambassador to the US Ron Dermer, now the leading candidate for Foreign Minister, slammed Biden over Iran policy.

Fury in Likud:

Former ambassador set to be appointed Foreign Min.?

'If Netanyahu appoints Ron Dermer to the Foreign Ministry, he will be deriding Likud voters.'

Is Ron Dermer poised to become Foreign Minister?

Former ambassador to US is Netanyahu's "closest friend"

Report: Netanyahu to offer former Amb. Ron Dermer a ministry

Likely PM reportedly to offer political ally, former Ambassador to the US a ministerial position in the next government.

The rabbi's insight to the ambassador

Ron Dermer, former Israeli Ambassador to the US, about his late mentor, Rabbi Steinsaltz: 'A scholar that comes along once in a millennium.'

Dermer vs Kushner:

'Netanyahu asked for Trump to recognize Jerusalem many times'

Former Israeli Ambassador rejects claim by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner that Netanyahu almost killed recognition of Jerusalem.

Iran nuclear deal:

Former Israeli ambassador to US slams Bennett & Lapid

"They should have launched a major campaign, they could have changed the Biden administration's stance," argues Ron Dermer.

'You got us home,' Pollard tells Ron Dermer

"Throughout the long years of waiting, Esther could sleep at night knowing there was someone we could trust."

Dermer: Iran will get nukes if Israel doesn't stop them

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US says international community will not stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

'Netanyahu is a strategic asset for Israeli-US relations'

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer urges Israel to strengthen ties with Evangelical Christians.

Ambassador Dermer says goodbye to Washington

Israel’s outgoing ambassador to the US wishes his successor luck, says US-Israel relations are stronger than ever.

Watch: Honoring the Jewish people on the final night of Hanukkah

Israel’s Ambassador to the US honors the Jewish people who kept the flame alive throughout generations and across the world.

Ron Dermer: Israel is an asset for the United States

Ambassador Ron Dermer looks back on his years in Washington.