Netanyahu tells Macron to take Trump seriously, fix Iran deal

 French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Paris. (photo credit: PHILIPPE WOJAZER / REUTERS) PARIS – A day after President Donald Trump set an ultimatum to fix “disastrous flaws” in a deal curbing Iran’s nuclear program, … Read More

Israel launches plan to expel thousands of African migrants

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Abir Sultan, pool via AP, File) Jerusalem – Israel on Wednesday began implementing a plan to force tens of thousands of African migrants out of the country by April, threatening to arrest those who stay. … Read More

Death Penalty for Terrorists Sparks Fierce Debate in Israel

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Israel’s Knesset on Wednesday voted 52-49 in favor of a bill that would enable both military and state courts to sentence convicted terrorists to death. Technically, Israeli courts can already sentence convicts to death, but only via the unanimous decision … Read More

10 More Countries Reportedly Consider Moving Embassies to Jerusalem

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Israel was thrilled at the weekend over news that Guatemala had decided to follow in America’s footsteps by recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of the Jewish state and beginning the process of moving its embassy here. After profusely thanking Guatemala … Read More

Israel rejects ‘preposterous’ UN vote, thanks nations that supported ‘the truth’

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Netanyahu: Jerusalem is our capital — always was, always will be; top Arab MK: World believes the Palestinian people deserve a place in this world Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday dismissed a UN vote to reject US President Donald … Read More

Poll: Russia Wields Most Influence in Middle East; Netanyahu Least Popular Leader

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The survey was conducted by the Pew Research Center in five Middle Eastern states, including Israel. Almost two-thirds of respondents to a recent public opinion poll in five Middle Eastern states said Russia, Turkey and the United States increased their … Read More

Netanyahu Warns Iran After Israel Reportedly Fires Missiles at Syria

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a stern warning to Iran on Saturday evening, less than 24 hours after at least a dozen Iranian military personnel were killed when their base in Syria was destroyed. Arab media reported over the weekend … Read More

Israeli military chief wants closer Saudi ties as Iran tensions rise

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In ‘unprecedented’ interview, Gen Gadi Eisenkot said moderate Arab states must collaborate to ‘deal with’ Tehran  Israeli tanks take part in a training session. Gadi Eisenkot, the chief of general staff of the Israel defence forces, gave the interview to … Read More

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