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In address to both Republicans and Democrats, Netanyahu’s real audience never came up

PM still believes he can achieve a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia, and thus sought to make the case to its crown prince that only Israel can...

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Addressing Congress, Netanyahu lays out vision for post-war Gaza, anti-Iran alliance

PM blasts Tehran as driving force behind Mideast violence, rails against anti-Israel protesters and defends conduct of campaign; some hostage family...

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As Wing of Zion finally takes off, a less than soaring adventure for press corps

On its first official flight ferrying PM to Washington, aircraft that has come under criticism for spending woes offers novel yet oddly middling...

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Israel urges citizens attending Olympics to be cautious, warning of terror threats

National Security Council notes French authorities have arrested ISIS sympathizers planning attacks, warns citizens to avoid anti-Israel protests

23.07.2024 10

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IOC president stresses neutrality after Palestinians request Olympic ban on Israel

French President Macron says Israeli athletes are ‘welcome’ in France, rejects calls to boycott Jewish state from Games

23.07.2024 10

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Netanyahu to meet Biden and Harris on Thursday, Trump on Friday

In Congressional speech, PM set to push plan for ‘total victory’ over Hamas alongside freeing the hostages, new program to confront Iran

23.07.2024 10

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Netanyahu departs for Washington amid anger at home and turmoil in the US

Netanyahu says he will thank Biden for 40 years of friendship and support for Israel; attempts to strike bipartisan tone, saying Israel and US remain...

22.07.2024 10

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Israeli delegation to return to hostage-ceasefire talks on Thursday — PM’s office

Announcement comes as Netanyahu set to depart for US, where report says he’s seeking Biden’s backing for ‘tough’ negotiating...

22.07.2024 20

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Finally headed to Washington, Netanyahu is flying into a political tempest

With Biden dropping his reelection bid and Trump riding high after being shot, the PM has to walk a fine line in the US even as threats from the...

22.07.2024 30

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Senior ministers boycotted vote to approve Yemen strike, protesting late update

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Justice Minister Yariv Levin reportedly say that key information reached them after the fact, turning body into...

21.07.2024 10

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PM vetoes Gallant’s field hospital for Gaza kids; defense officials: He’s playing politics

Defense minister says he ordered establishment of facility because PM’s office dropped the ball on plans to send patients abroad for care, but...

18.07.2024 20

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Netanyahu panned for allegedly telling cabinet ‘hostages are suffering but not dying’

Hostages Families Forum demands immediate explanation, says comments ‘dangerously irresponsible’; one source insists PM stressed need to...

17.07.2024 20

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Israeli FM bars Norwegian counterpart from visiting, citing Palestine recognition

According to Foreign Minister Katz, Espen Barth Eide said at last week’s NATO summit that the two diplomats have much to discuss

16.07.2024 20

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Israeli negotiators to head for more hostage talks despite Deif assassination attempt

Negotiation leader Mossad chief David Barnea reportedly being kept back amid uncertainty over talks; Israel to reportedly to mull framework for...

16.07.2024 40

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With victory starting to slip away, Deif strike comes at worst time for Sinwar

Hamas’s Gaza leader was sure he was winning as the world piled on Israel and the IDF spun its wheels; now, even if his main co-conspirator...

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No war is more just than Gaza campaign, Herzog tells UK foreign secretary

David Lammy calls for full ceasefire and release of hostages, but avoids demanding the defeat of Hamas in his first trip abroad as top diplomat

15.07.2024 10

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Biden to host Netanyahu at White House on July 22

As he fights an uphill election battle, US president will host Israeli leader in Washington two days ahead of premier’s speech to Congress,...

14.07.2024 10

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UK’s foreign secretary calls for Gaza truce conditioned on release of all hostages

David Lammy, during first visit to Israel in new role, reiterates commitment to two-state solution, calls out West Bank settlements, in meetings with...

14.07.2024 10

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Decision on Hezbollah must come ‘very soon’, senior MK tells European diplomats

In Kiryat Shmona, head of powerful Knesset defense committee warns ambassadors that ‘chances of diplomatic solution are getting lower and...

12.07.2024 20

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Biden sees some political gain in hostage deal, says Israel’s ambassador to US

According to Michael Herzog, the president is eager to show success ahead of election — but that is not the main reason he is putting effort...

10.07.2024 20

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PM tells Biden envoy he wants deal ‘as long as Israel’s red lines are maintained’

Brett McGurk meets with Netanyahu and Gallant after Cairo summit; defense minister says IDF will withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border if solution found for...

10.07.2024 20

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Pezeshkian’s win doesn’t change the fact that Iran is dangerously close to the bomb

Relatively moderate president can move the needle on domestic issues and will be committed to talks with West to relieve sanctions, but real power...

10.07.2024 40

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Macron complained to Netanyahu after Likud minister publicly backed Marine Le Pen

Comments by Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli further strain relations between two countries; PM claims he told cabinet to not make remarks on French...

10.07.2024 20

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US federal probe slams Brown for ‘no or little action’ on antisemitism complaints

Report says total of 75 alleged antisemitic, anti-Palestinian, and anti-Muslim incidents between October and March were not handled properly, suggests...

08.07.2024 10

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France and Canada pan Israel’s legalization of five new West Bank settlements

Other European states already slammed measures pushed by Smotrich to sanction Palestinian Authority, advance plans for thousands of West Bank homes

08.07.2024 10

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UK’s Starmer to Netanyahu: There is ‘urgent need’ for Gaza ceasefire

New British premier tells Israeli leader that he hopes to deepen ‘close relationship’ between countries after landslide win last week

07.07.2024 20

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Herzog: An ‘absolute majority’ of the nation supports a hostage deal

President says country has ‘absolute and supreme’ duty to bring back captives taken nine months ago, nation ‘does not forget them...

07.07.2024 20

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Biden’s debate flop raises more questions about his often perplexing Gaza policy

US statements and actions haven’t always lined up, and high-profile efforts have fallen flat; flagging pro-Israel president is likely to face...

05.07.2024 50

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Israel sends delegation to renewed hostage-truce talks in Doha on Hamas proposal

In phone call, Biden tells Netanyahu he welcomes the ‘effort to close out the deal’; Mossad chief David Barnea reportedly heading up team...

04.07.2024 30

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Netanyahu to speak with Biden as Israel studies Hamas response to hostage deal offer

PM will hold meeting with negotiators, security cabinet to formulate response amid some optimism from senior officials

04.07.2024 20

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Report says IDF brass backing truce even if it leaves Hamas in power; PM: Won’t happen

In latest sign of rift between Netanyahu and generals, NYT says security officials believe ceasefire is best way to release hostages; army responds it...

02.07.2024 30

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PM says ‘severe mistake’ to free Gaza hospital head, panel to oversee future releases

Prison service rejects claim of overcrowding, releases video of Abu Salmiya’s cell; Shin Bet chief reportedly sent letter to ministers warning...

02.07.2024 30

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Danny Danon approved as next UN ambassador for second stint

Likud MK, seen as potential challenger to Netanyahu’s party leadership, says he will fight ‘diplomatic terrorism’ at international...

30.06.2024 30

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Rafah operation and Gaza war are winding down; Israel is no closer to its goals

Netanyahu faces an unclear path to defeating Hamas, getting the hostages back, deterring Hezbollah and staying in power; US goals, and Biden’s...

28.06.2024 50

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PM warns visiting former US officers Iran seeks to conquer Jordan, Saudi Arabia

Netanyahu tells delegation that destroying Hamas is first step to ‘scuttle’ Iranian plans to dominate Middle East

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Canada sanctions Israeli extremists, settler groups over violence against Palestinians

List of sanctioned individuals includes far-right leaders Bentzi Gopstein and Daniella Weiss; move latest made by Israeli allies to confront settler...

27.06.2024 10

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Visiting US Senator Fetterman: No to any deal that leaves Hamas in power

Outspoken pro-Israel Democrat says during his first trip to Israel that Biden should not have withheld bombs; backs Netanyahu address to Congress

27.06.2024 20

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Netanyahu said set to offer new stance on Palestinian state in speech to Congress

PM’s aides reportedly told White House the address will enable Saudi-Israel normalization to advance; premier’s office stresses that...

26.06.2024 30

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Aid convoys in Gaza are risky for IDF, but key to the war’s success, says officer

Lt. Col. (Res.) Dan Doron, the 679th Armored Brigade’s combat manager, says daily humanitarian missions are a challenge amid the force’s...

25.06.2024 20

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IDF plan to replace Hamas to begin in northern Gaza in ‘coming days’ – Hanegbi

Apparently backing IDF Spokesman Hagari, national security adviser says Israel can’t get rid of Hamas ‘as an idea’; expresses some...

25.06.2024 40

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Senior US official: Rejecting Biden hostage deal won’t bring total victory

Speaking in Israel, VP Kamala Harris’s national security adviser says Hamas is walking away from own proposal; US envoy says he understands...

25.06.2024 20

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Netanyahu repeats US arms delay claim, says he complained after months of efforts

At weekly cabinet meeting, PM alleges ‘dramatic drop’ in weapons shipments four months ago, expresses hope issue will be solved soon

23.06.2024 50

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UN said to warn Israel humanitarian operations in Gaza may be halted

Humanitarian coordinator reportedly tells FM that Israel may be left to deal with humanitarian crisis alone due to chaos in Strip; Katz rejects...

20.06.2024 20

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Netanyahu says Blinken told him US seeking to end ‘inconceivable’ weapons halt

In English-language statement, PM confirms reports he demanded Biden administration remove barriers to flow of munitions, argues it will help bring...

18.06.2024 10

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French court strikes down ban on Israeli companies at defense trade show

Other rulings in favor of Israeli firms are expected to be handed down following Paris Commercial Court ruling, but leading companies aren’t...

18.06.2024 10

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Report: Hanegbi proposed demoting ties with states recognizing Palestine, was rebuffed

FM rejects suggestion, accuses national security adviser of attempting to impose policy that would lead to closure of Israeli overseas missions

18.06.2024 10

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Netanyahu officially disbands war cabinet after Gantz’s departure from government

PM tells ministers the small forum created to manage war will not reconvene, with decisions instead made in ad hoc ‘consultations’;...

17.06.2024 30

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Top Biden aide in Israel to try to head off war with Hezbollah

Special envoy Amos Hochstein to meet with Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, and opposition leaders before flying to Lebanon amid spiraling conflict

17.06.2024 40

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The north is burning, but an invasion of Lebanon solves nothing

Israel needs time to build its army for a decisive campaign against Hezbollah, but with a hostage deal unlikely, it faces no easy way to end fighting...

14.06.2024 30

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Israel promises reaction to UN blacklist designation, but hasn’t made decision yet

Official says measures will be taken against agencies and personnel, but will not affect aid to Gaza

13.06.2024 20

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