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Israel: Tel Aviv protest targets Netanyahu over COVID-19 economic aid

Protesters accuse the Israeli prime minister of failing to address economic woes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

12/07/2020

Israel

Israel’s annexation plans 'illegal': UN human rights chief

The consequences are likely to be "disastrous for the Palestinians, for Israel itself, and for the wider region," warns UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet.

29/06/2020

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EU urges Israel not to annex settlements in the West Bank

Josep Borrell says that the seizure of land would seriously damage Europe's relationship with Israel.

18/06/2020

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Germany warns Israel against West Bank annexation plans

"Annexation would not be compatible with international law," German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in Jerusalem, calling instead for "a negotiated, consensual two-state solution".

10/06/2020

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Israel: Jewish-Arab protest against plans to annex parts of West Bank

The protest in Tel Aviv came weeks before the Israeli government is expected to push forward on annexation as PM Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to do.

07/06/2020

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu begins corruption trial

Israel's prime minister was sworn into a new term in office just days ago but now faces a historic graft trial.

24/05/2020

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Israel: New government sworn in after year and a half of stalemate

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former rival Benny Gantz announced last month that they would join forces to form a new government.

17/05/2020

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Israel top court hears petitions aiming to stop Netanyahu rule

Israel's high court began hearing petitions seeking to block Prime Minister Netanyahu from forming a government after he was indicted with charges of accepting bribery, fraud and breach trust

03/05/2020

Israel

Netanyahu and Gantz join forces to form 'emergency' Israeli government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rival Benny Gantz have joined forces to create an "emergency" government in the face of coronavirus.

20/04/2020

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Coronavirus: Israel test booth allows staff-patient separation

An Israeli health organization has set up a COVID-19 testing booth allowing quick tests with complete separation between medical staff and patients

19/04/2020

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Coronavirus leaves Holy Sepulchre almost deserted on Saturday's Christian Orthodox Easter service

Coronavirus prevented thousands of Christian Orthodox worshippers from participating in one of their most ancient rituals on Saturday at the Jerusalem church that houses the tomb of Jesus

18/04/2020

Israel

Clashes among police and worshipers shake Jerusalem neighbourhood

Clashes among police and worshipers shake Jerusalem neighbourhood of Mea Shearim after a social-distancing defying religious gathering. Twelve people got arrested.

17/04/2020

Israel

Israeli president gives parliament three weeks to choose PM

President Reuven Rivlin made the move after his prime minister-designate, former military chief Benny Gantz, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to reach a power-sharing deal by a midnight deadline.

16/04/2020

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Day of the Jackal: Lockdown quiet brings out wild animals in Tel Aviv

Jackals have been spotted in a Tel Aviv park as people stay away amid the coronavirus confinement.

14/04/2020

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Opera singer serenades her quarantined father from outside his home

An Israeli opera singer brought comfort to her quarantined father on Sunday by serenading him outside his apartment in Tel Aviv.

23/03/2020

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'Coronavirus dictatorship': Netanyahu accused of exploiting crisis

Israel's prime minister has successfully shelved his corruption trial and is blocking his rival from forming a government.

19/03/2020

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Israel's third election in under a year gives Netanyahu edge

Netanyahu leads in Israel elections with most votes counted. The official results are expected to come in later afternoon.

02/03/2020

Israel

Euroviews. Palestinians need business and opportunity more than a flawed Middle East peace plan ǀ View

Rather than a top-down solution crafted in Washington DC (a strategy that has failed for three decades), the world should focus on “quick wins” to reinvigorate the Palestinian economy and increase startup programmes, business ties and social integration between Israelis and Palestinians.

24/02/2020

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Abbas to cut ties with Israel and US over Trump peace plan

The Palestinian leadership has been under mounting pressure to cut off security ties with Israel and the U.S.

01/02/2020

Sport

A golden day for Israel

Peter Paltchik and Or Sasson were Israel’s heroes on the final day of the Tel Aviv Judo Grand Prix and they are our men of the day.

25/01/2020

Sport

History Made for Australia

Australian Katharina Haecker took her first Grand Prix Gold at the Tel Aviv Grand Prix beating Canada's Beauchemin-Pinard, making Haecker the Woman of the Day.

24/01/2020

Sport

Enthusiastic opening to the 2020 World Judo Tour

The IJF World Judo Tour 2020 saw a packed stadium at the spectacular opening ceremony in Tel Aviv.

23/01/2020

Israel

Israeli PM Netanyahu resigns from all ministerial posts

After his indictment, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has formally resigned from his ministerial posts, except for his position as prime minister. m.

01/01/2020

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Netanyahu declares victory in primary

Israeli PM Netanyahu declares victory in the election battle for Likud party leadership

26/12/2019

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Israeli PM Netanyahu faces internal challenge in Likud primary

Israel's Likud party is holding a primary vote to choose its leader on Thursday. Veteran politician Gideon Saar has vowed to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing he will be better placed to form a government in national elections in March.

26/12/2019

Israel

Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for rocket attack

The Israeli airforce struck Hamas targets in Gaza on Thursday after a rocket was fired from the Palestinian enclave, Israel Defense Forces said.

26/12/2019