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Israel, Palestine must avoid unilateral action that could prejudice final status issues: India at UN
United Nations: Reiterating that only a two-state solution will deliver enduring peace that the people of Israel and Palestine deserve, India has said this should be achieved through direct negotiations between…
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Middle East
Israel blocks Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine shipment to Gaza
About a thousand doses of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccines meant for front-line health workers in Gaza has been blocked by Israel’s COGAT ( The Israeli military body that runs…
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Middle East
Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja sworn in as UAE Ambassador to Israel
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received the credentials of the ambassadors of the Republic of Dominican and…
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Middle East
Israeli PM denounces ICC decision on jurisdiction
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to clear the way for an investigation against the Jewish state on alleged war crimes, and…
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Delhi
Delhi blast: CCTV shows cab at site, letter warns of ‘trailer’
New Delhi: Delhi Police Special Cell has obtained a CCTV footage showing a car dropping off two persons who walk towards the spot near the Israel Embassy where a minor…
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Middle East
‘Full confidence’ that India will ensure safety of Israelis: Netanyahu on embassy blast
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday expressed “full confidence” in the Indian authorities in ensuring the safety of Israelis and Jews in India following a blast close to the…
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Delhi
Blast outside Israeli Embassy, no injuries reported
New Delhi: A blast took place outside the Israeli Embassy in the heart of Lutyens’ Delhi on Friday evening, a fire service official said. There were no immediate reports of any…
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Middle East
Israel opens embassy in UAE
Abu Dhabi: Israel on Sunday opened its embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), months after the two countries established full diplomatic ties. Ambassador Eitan Na’eh, who will serve as…
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Middle East
Israel says Covid vax fears ‘inaccurate’ after many test positive
London: After the man coordinating Israel’s Covid-19 response reportedly said that a single vaccine dose against the disease appeared less effective than expected and also lower than Pfizer had suggested, the…
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Technology
Quick Heal invest $2 mn in Israel based cybersecurity startup
New Delhi: Pune-headquartered Quick Heal Technologies on Thursday said it has invested $2 million in L7 Defense, an Israel-based cybersecurity startup. Quick Heal had invested $300,000 in L7 Defense in the…
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Middle East
Israel announces new settlements, risking Biden’s anger
Jerusalem: Israel on Monday advanced plans to build 800 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank, a move that could strain ties with the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden.…
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Middle East
Israel to ramp up COVID vaccination drive as infection rate steadies
Tel Aviv: Israel is ramping up its COVID-19 vaccination drive as all Israelis over the age of 55 will be able to receive the first shot of the vaccine now,…
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World
Sudan says it signed ‘Abraham Accords’ with US
Cairo: Sudan on Wednesday said it signed the Abraham Accords with the US, paving the way for the African country to normalise ties with Israel. A statement from the office of…
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World
Don’t vaccinate Palestinian prisoners: Israel minister issues directive
Israel’s Public Security Minister Amir Ohana has instructed prison officials to not vaccinate security prisoners against COVID-19. Even though the Minister’s statement does not distinguish between groups, all security prisoners…
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World
Netanyahu causes snap election in Israel to delay corruption cases against him?
Nicosia: The Israeli Parliament dissolved last week after the deadline to approve the budget for 2020 expired. As a result, the so-called “unity government” formed just seven months ago after…
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Technology
Iran-based hacker group attacks Israeli cyber company
Iran-hacker group, Pay2Key hacked into an Israeli cybersecurity company called Portnox on Thursday. This is the latest attack by the Pay2key hacker group in an attempt to harm Israel. They…
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Middle East
As Israel enters third lockdown, COVID cases exceed 393,000
Tel Aviv: The total number of coronavirus cases in Israel has reached 393,036 since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, including new 9,651 cases detected over the past two days,…
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World
Israel heads to fourth elections in two years as govt collapses
Tel Aviv: The Israeli government on Tuesday collapsed after the country Parliament failed to meet a deadline for passage of budgets. Israel will head for fourth elections in two years,…
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Middle East
Jared Kushner joins Israeli officials on visit to Morocco
Tel Aviv: Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner led a delegation from Israel to Morocco on Tuesday on the first known direct flight since the two countries agreed to establish full…
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Middle East
Israel begins virus inoculation drive as infections surge
Tel Aviv: Israel on Sunday began its coronavirus inoculation drive, aiming to vaccinate some 60,000 people a day in a bid to stamp out the illness that is once again surging…
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Middle East
Iran builds at underground nuclear facility amid US tensions
Dubai: Iran has begun construction on a site at its underground nuclear facility at Fordo amid tensions with the US over its atomic programme, satellite photos obtained Friday by The Associated…
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Middle East
Morocco confirms decision to reopen Israeli liaison offices
Moscow: Morocco has confirmed its intention for the bilateral reopening of liaison offices with Israel under the US-brokered agreement to normalize the diplomatic ties between the two nations, Morocco’s Ambassador…
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World
Turkey appoints new ambassador to Israel after two years
Ankara: Two years after it withdrew its ambassador over deadly attacks on Palestinians, Turkey has appointed a new ambassador to Israel. Turkey selecting 40-year-old Ufuk Ulutasas as the new Turkish ambassador…
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Middle East
Iran president says Israel was behind killing of scientist
Tehran: Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani on Monday claimed that Israel was behind the killing of a scientist who founded the Islamic Republic’s military nuclear program in the 2000s in an effort…
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Top Stories
Israel set to establish ‘largest’ embassy in Abu Dhabi
Israel’s foreign ministry has confirmed that the country will establish its embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). As per reports, this will be the largest Israeli embassy to…
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India
PM Modi wishes people of Israel on festival of Chag Hanukkah Sameach
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the people of Israel on the festival of Chag Hanukkah Sameach. Taking to Twitter, Modi said, “Chag Hannukkah Sameach to the…
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Israel, Morocco to normalise relations, says Trump
Washington: Israel and Morocco have agreed to normalise relations, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, marking the fourth Arab-Israel agreement in four months. As part of the deal, the US will…
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Middle East
US B-52H bombers fly to Middle East in mission to deter Iran
Washington: In a new show of military might, two American bomber aircraft took off from the United States and flew over a swath of the Middle East on Thursday, sending what…
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Middle East
‘Best troll of 2020’: Palestinians pose as Emiratis in Israel
A group of four friends dressed up in traditional Emirati dress at Tel Aviv in Israel were treated like celebrities. However, there’s a twist in this story. The four men…
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Middle East
Saudi prince strongly criticizes Israel at Bahrain summit
Dubai: A prominent Saudi prince harshly criticized Israel on Sunday at a Bahrain security summit that was remotely attended by Israel’s foreign minister. Prince Turki al-Faisal, who led Saudi intelligence for…
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