The Understanding Israel Foundation remains the on-the-ground bridge between Trinidad and Tobago and the uncontestable truth of Israel’s moral and inalienable right to self-defense…

The Understanding Israel Foundation remains the on-the-ground bridge between Trinidad and Tobago and the uncontestable truth of Israel’s moral and inalienable right to self-defense…

The nations of Trinidad and Tobago and Israel have enjoyed relations since the very day of Trinidad and Tobago’s birth, with the State of Israel being one of six countries Trinidad and Tobago immediately entered into relations with on the day of its independence from the United Kingdom on August 31st, 1962. Though this friendship was often neglected on both sides over the past sixty-four years, today, both countries have re-committed to the relationship, and they herald a fresh reset to this deep, historical friendship.

As we reflect on the relationship between the two countries over the past year, we are buoyed by the genuinely warm reception the government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago under the leadership of Honorable Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has given to Israel, with notable gestures of friendship including:

The speedy credentialing of His Excellency Ambassador Mattanya Cohen, non-resident ambassador of the State of Israel to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and the warm reception Ambassador Cohen received when he arrived to Port of Spain on his first official visit in February, 2026;

The brave, principled and noble declaration by Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar’s government to designate the terrorist organizations of Hamas, Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as such, thereby outlawing any conscious or unconscious and guided or misguided fiscal and other cooperation with these terrorist entities;

The direct, warm and friendly phone conversation between the Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, the Honorable Sean Sobers, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, the Honorable Gideon Sa’ar in June, 2026;

Left to right: H.E. Ambassador Eynat Shlein – Director General of MASHAV; Dr. the Honorable Lackram Bodoe – Trinidad and Tobago Minister of Health; H.E. Ambassador Mattanya Cohen – Ambassador of Israel to Trinidad and Tobago at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Health, Port of Spain, 27/06/26. Photo Credit: Nicholas Jagdeo. The warm welcome extended........

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