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Israel to swear in unity govt, PM insists on West Bank annexation
Middle East
May 17, 2020
Israel to swear in unity govt, PM insists on West Bank annexation
As Israel was set to launch its new unity government Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push on with…
China’s ambassador to Israel found dead in Tel Aviv home: police
Middle East
May 17, 2020
China’s ambassador to Israel found dead in Tel Aviv home: police
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – China’s ambassador to Israel was found dead in his home in a Tel Aviv suburb on Sunday,…
Vehicles, not marches, to mark Iran’s annual anti-Israel rally: president
Middle East
May 17, 2020
Vehicles, not marches, to mark Iran’s annual anti-Israel rally: president
DUBAI (Reuters) – Rallies next week in Tehran to mark the annual Quds Day against Israel will involve Iranians driving…
Jordan warns Israel of ‘massive conflict’ over annexation
Middle East
May 15, 2020
Jordan warns Israel of ‘massive conflict’ over annexation
BRUSSELS (AP) — Jordan’s king warned Israel of a “massive conflict” if it proceeds with plans to annex large parts…
Palestinians look to a digital future to connect with their past
Middle East
May 14, 2020
Palestinians look to a digital future to connect with their past
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Virtual reality tours have replaced flag-waving rallies as Palestinians facing coronavirus restrictions create digital spaces to lament…
Israel swears in new government after 3 deadlocked elections
Middle East
May 14, 2020
Israel swears in new government after 3 deadlocked elections
JERUSALEM (AP) — After three deadlocked and divisive elections, and a year and a half of political paralysis, Israel was…
Israel offers peek at new normal for air travel during pandemic
Middle East
May 14, 2020
Israel offers peek at new normal for air travel during pandemic
BEN GURION AIRPORT, Israel (Reuters) — Arrive four hours early, in a mask and without any escort. Get checked for…
Despite virus, Pompeo in Israel to talk West Bank annexation
Middle East
May 13, 2020
Despite virus, Pompeo in Israel to talk West Bank annexation
JERUSALEM (AP) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Israel on Wednesday for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin…
Israeli army: Soldier killed by rock during West Bank raid
Middle East
May 12, 2020
Israeli army: Soldier killed by rock during West Bank raid
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli soldier was killed on Tuesday morning during a West Bank arrest raid when a rock…
Israel demolishes home of alleged Palestinian attacker
Middle East
May 11, 2020
Israel demolishes home of alleged Palestinian attacker
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Monday said its forces demolished the home of a Palestinian accused of being…