Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Israel)

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hebrew: מִשְׂרַד הַחוּץ, romanized: Misrad HaHutz; Arabic: وزارة الخارجية الإسرائيلية) is one of the most important ministries in the Israeli government. The ministry's role is to implement Israel's foreign policy, and promote economic, cultural, and scientific relations with other countries.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel
משרד החוץ
وزارة الخارجية الإسرائيلية
Seal of the MFA
Agency overview
Formed1948
JurisdictionGovernment of Israel
HeadquartersForeign Ministry Building, Givat Ram, Jerusalem
31°46′57″N 35°12′04″E
Annual budget1.59 billion New Shekel
Minister responsible
Websitewww.mfa.gov.il

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is located in the government complex in Givat Ram, Jerusalem. Israel Katz currently holds the Foreign Ministry post.

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