Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has instructed diplomats to establish formal communication channels with far-right political parties in Sweden, France, and Spain. The decision follows assessments conducted under Sa'ar's predecessor, Israel Katz, and is based on the parties' stance on Israel, attitudes toward local Jewish communities, and their actions against antisemitism. Sa'ar emphasized that while Israel does not endorse every aspect of these parties' platforms, it is important to recognize shifts in their policies and rhetoric. However, concerns remain due to the parties' past affiliations and statements.