Israel
Israeli minister says normalisation deals need US president tough on Iran
Middle East
November 3, 2020
Israeli minister says normalisation deals need US president tough on Iran
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and Qatar are among countries slated to establish relations with Israel under a regional rapprochement…
Israeli settlers pray for Trump re-election at biblical tomb
Middle East
November 2, 2020
Israeli settlers pray for Trump re-election at biblical tomb
HEBRON, West Bank (Reuters) – Jewish settler leaders prayed on Monday for US President Donald Trump’s re-election, citing his support…
Israel hails news Dominican Republic may move embassy to Jerusalem
Middle East
November 1, 2020
Israel hails news Dominican Republic may move embassy to Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel on Saturday welcomed a declaration by the Dominican Republic that the Caribbean country may consider moving…
Sudan deal plunges migrants in Israel into new uncertainty
Middle East
October 31, 2020
Sudan deal plunges migrants in Israel into new uncertainty
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Usumain Baraka speaks impeccable Hebrew, considers Israelis among his best friends and can quote passages…
US moves forward with sale of 50 F-35 jets to UAE – sources
Middle East
October 30, 2020
US moves forward with sale of 50 F-35 jets to UAE – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US State Department notified Congress it approved the sale of 50 Lockheed Martin Co LMT.N F-35 jets to…
With no visitors, Jerusalem citadel undergoes major facelift
Middle East
October 29, 2020
With no visitors, Jerusalem citadel undergoes major facelift
JERUSALEM (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic may be keeping tourists away from Jerusalem’s ancient citadel, but it has created a…
Lebanon, Israel hold 2nd round of maritime demarcation talks
Middle East
October 29, 2020
Lebanon, Israel hold 2nd round of maritime demarcation talks
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon and Israel held a second round of US-mediated talks Wednesday over their disputed maritime border and…
Egypt’s Sisi welcomes normalising of ties between Sudan and Israel: tweet
Egypt
October 29, 2020
Egypt’s Sisi welcomes normalising of ties between Sudan and Israel: tweet
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Friday he welcomed joint efforts by Sudan, the United States…
US, Israel extend science accords into West Bank settlements
Middle East
October 28, 2020
US, Israel extend science accords into West Bank settlements
JERUSALEM (AP) — The United States and Israel amended a series of scientific cooperation agreements on Wednesday to include Israeli…
Trump supporters rally at US Embassy in Jerusalem
Middle East
October 28, 2020
Trump supporters rally at US Embassy in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — A convoy of cars decorated with American flags and Trump 2020 banners on Tuesday drove from Tel…