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EXPLAINER: Why Israel Is Mediating Between Russia, Ukraine
Israel’s prime minister is assuming the unlikely role of mediator between Russia and Ukraine with his surprise visit to Moscow
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Israeli Prime Minister Makes Historic UAE Visit, Stressing ‘New Reality' for Region
The meeting comes amid rising tensions in the region between Iran and its adversaries, as Tehran ramps up its nuclear development.
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Palestinians, Israel Spar Over US Mission in Jerusalem
The Palestinians have slammed Israel for rejecting the promised reopening of the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem
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Hundreds of Gazans Protest Blockade Along Israeli Frontier
Hundreds of Palestinians have ended a protest along Gaza’s separation fence with Israel
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Biden to Address the Nation at 5 P.M. Following Deadly Attack Near Kabul Airport
President Joe Biden pushed a meeting with Israeli PM Naftali Bennett to Friday and canceled an event with governors to focus on the attacks at Kabul’s airport.
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Israeli PM and Biden Postpone Meeting Because of Afghanistan
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett have postponed their White House meeting as Biden focused his attention on dealing with the aftermath of deadly explosions near the Kabul airport that targeted U.S. troops and Afghans seeking to flee their country after the Taliban takeover
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Israeli Leader Meets With Biden as Mideast Tensions Grow
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will be meeting with President Joe Biden at a time of growing tensions in the Mideast
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Israeli Pegasus Spyware Saga Could Sow Diplomatic Rifts in Africa
The Pegasus spyware saga has embroiled several African governments and could prompt further diplomatic fallouts, experts say.
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Israel Vows to ‘Act Aggressively' Against Ben & Jerry's
Israel’s prime minister is vowing to “act aggressively” against the decision by Ben & Jerry’s to stop selling its ice cream in Israeli-occupied territories
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New Leaders, New Era: US-Israel Relations Reach Crossroads
President Joe Biden and Israel’s new prime minister, Naftali Bennett, are at a crossroads.
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EXPLAINER: Who Is Naftali Bennett, Israel's New Leader?
Naftali Bennett, Israel’s new prime minister, embodies many of the contradictions that define the 73-year-old nation
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Israel's Parliament Votes in Favor of New Coalition
The new coalition will end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year rule and Naftali Bennett will be the new leader.
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Israel Votes in New Government Amid Parliament Chaos, Ending Netanyahu's 12-Year Rule
The vote also spares Israel from the prospect of a fifth election in less than two years.
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Israel Swears in New Coalition, Ending Netanyahu's Long Rule
Israel’s parliament has narrowly approved a new coalition government, ending the historic 12-year rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and sending the polarizing leader into the opposition
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Israel's Foreign Policies Won't Change Much Even as a New Coalition Looks Set to Take Power, Ambassador Says
A new coalition may soon take power in Israel, but that doesn’t mean a change in its foreign policies, Israeli diplomat Sagi Karni said.
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Bennett, Netanyahu's Former Protege, Poised to Succeed Him
Naftali Bennett rose in Israeli politics as a protege of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Trump's Election Boosted Israeli Settlement Construction
Israel’s government went on a spending binge in its West Bank settlements following the election of President Donald Trump, according to official data obtained by The Associated Press. Both supporters and detractors of the settlement movement have previously referred to a “Trump effect,” claiming the president’s friendlier approach to the settlements is leading to additional West Bank construction. While the...
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Trump Formally Recognizes Israeli Control of Golan Heights
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Monday recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, reversing more than a half-century of U.S. policy. Standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump made formal a move he announced in a tweet last week. The president said it was time for the U.S. to take the step after...
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Israelis Outraged by UNESCO Decision on Hebron Holy Site
The U.N. cultural agency on Friday declared the old city in the West Bank town of Hebron as a Palestinian world heritage site, a decision that outraged Israeli officials who say the move negated the deep Jewish ties to the biblical town and its ancient shrine. The move was the latest chapter in Israel’s contentious relationship with UNESCO, an agency...
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Unwelcome Selfie, Melania Hand Slap: Trump Encounters Turbulence on Arrival in Israel
The red carpet moments on the tarmac kept coming. President Donald Trump had a bumpy landing in Israel on Monday with a series of apparent faux pas, from the first lady slapping away his hand to a lawmaker whipping out a cell phone to take a selfie with him. Trump arrived in Tel Aviv for a two-day visit to Israel...