Israeli President Isaac Herzog embarked on a diplomatic tour to Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the first time an Israeli head of state has visited Zambia, according to multiple sources reporting on the historic visit.

The Jerusalem Post

Channel Africa

Israeli President Isaac Herzog embarked on a diplomatic tour to Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the first time an Israeli head of state has visited Zambia, according to multiple sources reporting on the historic visit.

The visit follows Israel's reopening of its embassy in Lusaka in August 2025 after more than fifty years of closure, with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar inaugurating the facility as part of broader efforts to expand diplomatic ties across Africa.</span

Al Akhbar

ChimpReports

The visit follows Israel's reopening of its embassy in Lusaka in August 2025 after more than fifty years of closure, with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar inaugurating the facility as part of broader efforts to expand diplomatic ties across Africa.

Hamas condemned Herzog's visit to both African nations, characterizing it as a Zionist attempt to undermine African support for Palestinian rights and calling the Israeli president a war criminal whose hands are stained with innocent blood.</span

Al Mayadeen English

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Hamas condemned Herzog's visit to both African nations, characterizing it as a Zionist attempt to undermine African support for Palestinian rights and calling the Israeli president a war criminal whose hands are stained with innocent blood.

The diplomatic meetings focused on strengthening bilateral relations in agriculture, technology, healthcare and security cooperation, with Israel hosting hundreds of Zambian students for training in water management and agricultural innovation programs.</span

Israel Foreign Ministry

The diplomatic meetings focused on strengthening bilateral relations in agriculture, technology, healthcare and security cooperation, with Israel hosting hundreds of Zambian students for training in water management and agricultural innovation programs.

Political analysts noted the visit reflects Israel's effort to rebuild international relationships following global criticism, while highlighting divisions among African nations regarding their stances toward Israel based on historical and geopolitical factors.</span

THE AFRICAN

Political analysts noted the visit reflects Israel's effort to rebuild international relationships following global criticism, while highlighting divisions among African nations regarding their stances toward Israel based on historical and geopolitical factors.

New Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka urged the Zambian government to cancel the visit, citing International Criminal Court arrest warrants for Israeli leaders and arguing that welcoming Herzog would contradict Zambia's human rights commitments.</span

Ynet

Zambia Monitor

New Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka urged the Zambian government to cancel the visit, citing International Criminal Court arrest warrants for Israeli leaders and arguing that welcoming Herzog would contradict Zambia's human rights commitments.

Israeli President Herzog Makes Historic First Visit to Zambia

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