Report says Bangkok recently informed Jerusalem of Iranian pledge to refrain from attempting attacks against Israelis on Thai soil

Foreign Ministry political director summons Ambassador Paul Griffiths, says walkback encourages extremists and could undermine stability

Aliza Bin Noun loses cool after diplomats from 16 countries use routine meeting on West Bank to present list of concerns regarding Israeli conduct beyond Green Line

Ronen Hoffman, currently university lecturer, tapped for Ottawa post empty since January 2020; minister working on filling Paris and Canberra spots too

Key diplomatic positions were left unfilled by last government, some for over a year