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Netanyahu renames Golan heights after Trump
Tel Aviv [Israel]: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday officially renamed a settlement in Golan height after United States President Donald Trump. “A great day on the Golan. PM Netanyahu and…
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Israel PM’s wife convicted of misusing public funds
Jerusalem: An Israeli court Sunday convicted the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraudulently using state funds for meals, under a plea bargain which dropped more severe charges. While the ruling…
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In a first, India takes U turn on Palestinian policy, supports Israel
UNITED NATIONS: In first at United Nations, India takes a step back from its decades-old position on the two-state theory and vote against a resolution to recognize Palestinian NGO called Shahed, signaling…
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Israel can annex parts of West Bank, says US envoy
New York [USA]: US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman on Saturday opined that Israel has the right to annex “at least some” parts of the West Bank, a move that could violate…
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Netanyahu rejects lawmaker’s call to rule Israel by Jewish law
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday rejected calls from a senior lawmaker that Israel should be ruled by Jewish law, just like in biblical times. “The state of Israel will not…
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Three Syrian soldiers killed by Israeli missile strikes: state media
Damascus: At least three Syrian soldiers were killed and seven others wounded in Israeli missile attacks on the southern province of Quneitra, Syrian state media said Sunday. The Israeli military confirmed it…
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Israel heads for new election after Netanyahu stumbles
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was confronted with one of the biggest defeats of his political career Thursday after failing to form a coalition and opting instead to hold an unprecedented…
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Kushner visits Israel at ‘worst time’ to bolster support for his peace plan
Tel Aviv [Israel]: Son-in-law and a senior advisor to President Donald Trump, Jared Kushner’s visit to Jerusalem to bolster support for his Israel-Palestine peace plan met political chaos after an overnight political…
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Fresh polls in Israel as Netanyahu fails to form coalition
Jerusalem: Israel will hold new national elections later this year after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to meet a midnight deadline to form a coalition government from the parties elected to Parliament…
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Sara Netanyahu reaches plea deal in corruption case
Tel Aviv [Israel]: Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly, reached a plea deal with the state prosecutors on Wednesday over allegations she breached public trust and…
- Middle East
Netanyahu says needs more time to form new Israel government
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he would ask President Reuven Rivlin for more time to form a new coalition government, citing recent holidays and the Gaza flare-up. Netanyahu’s Likud…
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Netanyahu expected to receive formal nod Wednesday to remain PM
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to receive formal backing to remain premier for a fifth term Wednesday, but tough negotiations to form a coalition government await following last week’s…
- Middle East
Netanyahu’s main rival Gantz concedes defeat in Israeli elections
Jerusalem: The Blue and White party, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main challenger in the Israel’s elections, has admitted defeat but vowed to serve as “fierce opposition” to the right-wing leader. The…
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Netanyahu on path for victory in Israeli election
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on track for victory in Israel’s election on Wednesday after nearly complete results put him in position to form a right-wing coalition and further extend his…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu set for record 5th term
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was poised to secure a record fifth term in office on Wednesday despite running neck and neck with his rival Benny Gantz in the general election,…
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Netanyahu projected to win Israeli election: media
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was projected to win a fifth term in office on Wednesday after nearly complete results from Israel’s general election put him in position to form a rightwing…
- Middle East
Cameras seized from Likud workers from polling sites
Jerusalem: The Likud Party of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hired hundreds of activists to use hidden cameras to film Arab voters in polling stations during the general elections on Tuesday, officials…
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Israeli teen throws tomato at Netanyahu at Tel Aviv market
TEL AVIV: An 18-year-old Israeli teen hurled a tomato at the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah at marketplace was captured on camera and is doing rounds on social media platforms. The incident took…
- Middle East
Allegations facing Netanyahu ahead of elections
Jerusalem:Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking re-election on April 9 under threat of charges of corruption, fraud and breach of trust. What are the political implications? What is he suspected of?…
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Netanyahu says Israel ready to do ‘a lot more’ on Gaza
Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tuesday that he was ready to order further action in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip after airstrikes in response to rocket fire. “I can tell you…
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Netanyahu to cut short US visit over Gaza strike
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cut short his visit to the US on Monday, hours after a rocket launched from Gaza struck a house outside Tel Aviv, injuring seven people. “In…
- Middle East
Israeli top court bans far-right candidate
Jerusalem: Israel’s Supreme Court has disqualified the leader of the far-right Jewish Power party, Michael Ben-Ari, from next month’s elections. In doing so, it overturned an earlier decision by the electoral committee,…
- Middle East
Netanyahu warns Hamas after Gaza unrest
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas Sunday that Israel would not hesitate to launch a “large-scale operation” in Gaza, as daily exchanges with the Palestinian territory threatened a wider escalation. Speaking…
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Under threat of indictment, Netanyahu enters campaign’s final weeks
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads into the crucial final weeks of his re-election campaign for April 9 polls fighting for his political life while under threat of indictment for corruption.…
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Decision on Netanyahu indictments imminent: reports
Jerusalem: Israel’s attorney general is expected to announce later Thursday a decision on whether he intends to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges, Israeli media reported. The reports come with…
- Middle East
Main challengers to Netanyahu announce alliance for Israeli polls
Jerusalem: The two main challengers to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an April poll announced an electoral alliance on Thursday in a bid to defeat him. Benny Gantz, a respected former…
- Middle East
Israel PM deal seeks to boost ultra-right in April vote
Jerusalem:Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brokered an agreement Wednesday aimed at uniting ultra-right parties ahead of April elections, prompting accusations he was pandering to extremists. Netanyahu pushed for the deal to try…
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Indictment of Israel PM in ‘public interest’, AG Mandelblit
Tel Aviv [Israel]: In a decision that may have a far-reaching impact on the future of Israeli politics, Israel’s Attorney General on Friday rejected a Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to postpone…
- India
Israeli PM, Saudi Crown Prince to visit India
New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be visiting India ahead of this year’s general election, the External Affairs Ministry said on Thursday. Ministry…
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Israeli PM, Russian envoy meet over Syria issue
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy for Syrian affairs Alexander Lavrentiev have met in the Prime Minister’s Office here. The meeting on Tuesday focused on…
