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Middle East
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
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 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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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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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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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
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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