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Smotrich apologises after telling Saudis to ‘keep riding camels in the desert’
Tel Aviv: Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has issued an apology to Saudi Arabia after his remarks about the Kingdom’s stance on the Palestinian issue drew widespread criticism. Speaking at a conference…
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UN chief hopes Israel acts on ICJ advisory opinion
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hopes that Israel will abide by the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning Israel’s responsibilities in the occupied Palestinian territory, a…
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Israeli Knesset approves bill on annexation of West Bank
Tel Aviv: Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, on Wednesday, October 22, approved, in its preliminary reading, a controversial bill to annex the occupied West Bank and impose Israeli sovereignty over the territory —…
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Vance denies US dictates to Israel over Gaza ceasefire
Tel Aviv: US Vice President JD Vance sought Wednesday to ease concerns in Israel that the Trump administration was dictating terms to its closest ally in the Middle East, as he and…
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Israel ‘not a US protectorate’, says Netanyahu ahead of Gaza talks
Tel Aviv: Israel’s prime minister toughened his stance Wednesday by declaring that his country is in charge of its own security and isn’t an American protectorate as he prepared to discuss progress…
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ICJ orders Israel to allow UNRWA aid operations in Gaza
The Hague: The International Court of Justice said on Wednesday that Israel must allow the UN aid agency in Gaza, known as UNRWA, to provide humanitarian assistance to the war-torn territory. The…
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ICC complaint names 24 Israeli soldiers in killing of Hind Rajab
The Hague: The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has submitted a 120-page Article 15 complaint to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, naming 24 Israeli soldiers and commanders accused of involvement…
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Hamas hands over remains of two more Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza
Kiryat Gat: Israel’s military says Hamas has handed over the remains of two more hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza. In a post on X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said…
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Video: Israeli settlers attack Palestinian olive farmers in West Bank
Ramallah: Israeli settlers descended on Palestinian olive harvesters and activists this week in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, beating them with clubs in an attack Palestinian health officials said sent at least one…
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Israel identifies hostage remains as Hamas vows to end war
Tel Aviv: Israel said on Tuesday it had identified the body of a hostage that was released by Hamas overnight, while the militant group’s chief negotiator said Hamas is determined to implement…
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Israel violated Gaza ceasefire 80 times, 97 Palestinians killed
Gaza City: At least 97 Palestinians have been killed and over 230 others injured in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since the US-brokered ceasefire took effect on Friday, October 10, according…
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Israel suspends Gaza aid, at least 19 killed in retaliatory strikes
Jerusalem: The fragile ceasefire in Gaza faced its first major test Sunday as an Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted “until further notice” after a…
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Israel bids farewell to Nepali student killed in Hamas captivity
Jerusalem: Israel on Sunday, October 19, bid farewell to a Nepali student, who was abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and later killed in captivity, the Israeli foreign ministry said. The…
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Israel strikes Gaza in first major test of ceasefire
Tel Aviv: Israel’s military said it struck multiple targets on Sunday in Gaza, using aircraft and artillery, after it said Hamas militants shot at Israeli soldiers who were inside the area still…
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Israel commits 47 violations since Gaza ceasefire took effect
Gaza Strip: Israel has committed 47 violations of the Gaza ceasefire that came into effect on Friday, October 10, resulting in 38 Palestinian deaths and 143 injuries, the Government Media Office in…
