On August 25, Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli National Security Minister, visited Georgia and held a meeting with Georgian Interior Minister Geka Geladze. The discussion focused on "the existing close and effective cooperation" and highlighted "the importance of sharing experience and best practices."

Ben-Gvir expressed his gratitude to Geladze for his hospitality and emphasized his readiness to deepen cooperation in priority areas. The meeting was also attended by deputy interior ministers, senior ministry officials, Israeli Ambassador to Georgia Hadas Meitzad, and other embassy representatives.

Israeli media reported that Ben-Gvir also met with Irakli Kobakhidze, the Prime Minister of Georgia, although no further confirmation was provided.

Notably, in May 2025, Georgia commemorated 35 years of diplomatic relations with Israel through events like "Israeli Week" and a business forum, highlighting the deepening bilateral ties. However, Georgia's foreign policy has faced scrutiny. In July 2025, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Khvtisiashvili expressed solidarity with Iran following Israeli airstrikes, leading to diplomatic tensions with Israel and raising concerns about Georgia's alignment in the region.

Georgia has been strengthening its ties with Iran, particularly under the Georgian Dream party. In 2024, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze visited Tehran twice, attending the inauguration of President Ebrahim Raisi's successor and engaging in discussions that included Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Economically, trade between Georgia and Iran reached a record $322 million in 2024, nearly tripling the volume from 2012. Imports from Iran, including ferrous metals, construction materials, plastics, and food, totaled $285 million, while exports to Iran amounted to $37 million. This growing cooperation has raised concerns among Western allies. The US and EU have expressed unease over Georgia's increasing engagement with Iran, viewing it as a shift away from its Western-oriented foreign policy.

Georgia recognized Palestine in 1992 and backed the 2012 UN resolution that upgraded Palestine's status within the UN. While Tbilisi condemned Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel, it has avoided sustained commentary on subsequent developments in Gaza. Ben-Gvir himself remains a polarizing figure. His rhetoric during the Gaza conflict has led to sanctions against him by countries including the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway. His trip to Tbilisi did not pass unnoticed: local activists held a small demonstration, displaying the Palestinian flag from the Peace Bridge in the city center.