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Lazar Berman

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Israel warns travelers to Eurovision to avoid protests, not show Jewish, Israeli symbols

With anti-Israel rallies expected in Basel, Switzerland during contest next week and security high, Israelis warned to ‘stay away from these centers...

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Source says fate of 2 foreign hostages, 1 Israeli unknown as families demand clarity

As intensified Gaza campaign aims to secure deal, Israeli official says no sign of life from the three since early in the war, after PM announced...

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Witkoff said expected to brief UN Security Council on new US-Israeli Gaza aid plans

Foreign diplomat believes Trump’s ‘very big’ announcement will deal with new aid mechanism; Reuters says Israel, US discussing American...

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Trump ditched Israel with surprise Houthi truce. That doesn’t bode well on Iran

Days after Yemeni group caused untold economic damage by hitting Ben Gurion Airport, the US president blindsided his allies; this has no doubt...

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Netanyahu says 21 hostages are definitely alive, but there is ‘doubt’ about 3 others

PM’s remarks come after comments by wife Sara as well as Trump contradicted official Israeli estimate of 24 living captives remaining in Gaza

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Netanyahu thanks Putin for helping secure release of Russian-Israeli hostages

Phone conversation marks annual celebration of Nazi defeat, with leaders emphasizing Soviet role in World War II victory

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Against core principles, Israel is leaning on reservists to fight its endless war

From the country’s early days, leaders recognized that conflicts had to be short. The government is expanding the fight in Gaza and the north, while...

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Netanyahu privately voicing frustration with Trump’s Mideast policies — report

US president says the right things on Iran and Syria but this is reflected in his actions, PM reportedly complains; premier’s office doesn’t deny...

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Netanyahu postpones Azerbaijan visit scheduled for coming week

Netanyahu postpones Azerbaijan visit scheduled for coming week

PM’s office cites ‘developments’ in Gaza as reason for postponement though report says the real reason is Turkish overflight refusal

04.05.2025 10

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In raw speech, Rachel Goldberg-Polin tells foreign envoys they can get hostages freed

As president and FM listen, mother of slain captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin reveals new details of his captivity and murder, says he was found with his...

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Warning against societal fissures, Herzog praises Shin Bet’s Bar for bowing out

Warning against societal fissures, Herzog praises Shin Bet’s Bar for bowing out

Speaking to The Times of Israel as Israel marks its 77th anniversary, president says hostages must be priority and Haredim should serve, but stresses...

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US judge orders release of Palestinian student activist set for deportation

US judge orders release of Palestinian student activist set for deportation

Lawyers of Mohsen Mahdawi say government can appeal release of West Bank-born Columbia student, who is associated with pro-Hamas groups but has...

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Israel scrambles for international aid as wildfires rage near Jerusalem

Israel scrambles for international aid as wildfires rage near Jerusalem

Sa’ar contacts over a dozen countries as flames threaten communities in one of the country’s worst blazes on record; 3 ‘Superscooper’ planes...

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Israel carries out ‘warning strike’ in Syria in defense of Druze minority

Israel carries out ‘warning strike’ in Syria in defense of Druze minority

Syria denies Jerusalem’s claim that strike foiled planned attack on civilians; IDF chief orders further strikes if violence against minority...

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As Israelis mark Memorial Day, PM honors troops who ‘broke the grip of our enemies’

As Israelis mark Memorial Day, PM honors troops who ‘broke the grip of our enemies’

Netanyahu heckled by protesters at Mount Herzl who urge him to free the hostages and to resign; key torch-lighting ceremony marking transition to...

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Egypt’s Nasser said he had ‘no interest’ in Palestinian cause, recording reveals

Egypt’s Nasser said he had ‘no interest’ in Palestinian cause, recording reveals

Audio released by Nasser’s son of 1970 conversation with Libya’s Gaddafi said to raise questions among president’s critics over his publicly...

29.04.2025 30

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Sara Netanyahu says fewer than 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza

Hostages’ families demand to know whether there’s new info after PM’s wife says figure cited by Netanyahu is too high, at a meeting in which he...

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Israeli official: Reports of breakthrough in hostage-ceasefire talks ‘inaccurate’

Israeli official: Reports of breakthrough in hostage-ceasefire talks ‘inaccurate’

Hamas official also denies progress in Cairo, after report said negotiators reached tentative agreement on release of hostages in May, opening of...

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Dermer predicts war will be over in a year, regional peace deals will follow

Dermer predicts war will be over in a year, regional peace deals will follow

Strategic affairs minister says victory in seven-front conflict is key to future agreements, recalls he had to tell Trump in November that not all...

29.04.2025 30

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Official: Israel won’t accept 5-year Gaza truce, Qatar isn’t helping hostage talks

Official: Israel won’t accept 5-year Gaza truce, Qatar isn’t helping hostage talks

‘No chance’ Israel will agree to deal that allows Hamas to ‘rearm, recover,’ official says; Qatari PM says blockade on Gaza is ‘stain’ on...

28.04.2025 40

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Trump says Iran talks going ‘very well,’ as PM warns bad deal ‘is worse than no deal’

Trump says Iran talks going ‘very well,’ as PM warns bad deal ‘is worse than no deal’

Netanyahu calls to model Iran deal on 2003 Libya agreement, says only deal Israel could ‘live with’ is one that would ‘dismantle’ entire...

28.04.2025 40

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Netanyahu eulogizes Pope Francis after days of silence, amid tensions over Gaza stance

Netanyahu eulogizes Pope Francis after days of silence, amid tensions over Gaza stance

In terse message, PM says Israel ‘expresses its deepest condolences’ to Catholics worldwide, after Jerusalem’s muted response to pontiff’s...

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Mossad head travels to Doha for meeting with Qatari PM on hostage deal efforts

Mossad head travels to Doha for meeting with Qatari PM on hostage deal efforts

Trip signals David Barnea’s return to ceasefire talks after he was replaced as top negotiator by PM confidant Dermer, who hasn’t secured release...

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Bank of Israel rejects Sa’ar’s request to cancel NIS 200 bill as blow against Hamas

Bank of Israel rejects Sa’ar’s request to cancel NIS 200 bill as blow against Hamas

Foreign minister argues the move would ‘dramatically harm Hamas’s economic capacity,’ but bank says there’s no ‘well-founded professional...

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‘It’s a second Holocaust’: Survivor pleads for return of his hostage grandson

‘It’s a second Holocaust’: Survivor pleads for return of his hostage grandson

Michael Kupershtein, whose grandson Bar Kupershtein was kidnapped from the Nova festival, will march in Auschwitz as he waits desperately for Bar...

23.04.2025 8

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Rubio says Iran can have civilian nuclear program if it gives up enrichment

Rubio says Iran can have civilian nuclear program if it gives up enrichment

Secretary of State says US looking to avoid war, but will do whatever necessary to stop Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons; satellite images show...

23.04.2025 8

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Foreign Ministry deletes X post expressing sorrow over pope’s death

Foreign Ministry deletes X post expressing sorrow over pope’s death

Senior ministry official claims statement went up ‘accidentally’ after report says Israeli diplomatic missions were ordered to take down...

23.04.2025 30

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Hamas delegation heads to Cairo as Egypt takes mediation lead in hostage talks

Hamas delegation heads to Cairo as Egypt takes mediation lead in hostage talks

Qatari newspaper echoes reporting by BBC and Times of Israel on new proposal for long-term ceasefire, with efforts to finalize deal before Trump...

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At least 24 killed in massacre of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir

22.04.2025 8

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Pope Francis cared deeply about Holy Land, Jews, but left ‘sour taste’ after Oct. 7

22.04.2025 7

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Latin patriarch of Jerusalem among candidates to replace Pope Francis

22.04.2025 10

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Presenting credentials to Herzog, new US ambassador says Iran seeks to destroy Israel

Amid renewed nuclear talks, Mike Huckabee says ‘Israel is the appetizer and the US is the entree’ for Tehran; FM tells him Jerusalem...

21.04.2025 10

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Iran wants to drag out talks, Trump wants a deal now. Neither is good for Israel

Both sides say a good start was made in Oman, where it is unlikely that Steve Witkoff was pushing for full dismantlement of Tehran’s nuclear...

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Hostage talks said to have lost ‘momentum’ since Dermer took over negotiating team

Israeli source says Netanyahu confidant doesn’t believe all hostages can be released, is instead focusing on one more major release of living captives

12.04.2025 30

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Report: US envoy held direct talks with Hamas to try to give Trump win before speech

Adam Boehler sat with terror leaders three times in attempt to free Edan Alexander before State of the Union address, NY Times says, but Hamas refused...

11.04.2025 60

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Macron says France could recognize a Palestinian state in June

French president says move may come at UN conference co-hosted with Saudi Arabia; FM Sa’ar warns it would be ‘reward for terror’

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Netanyahu’s office says High Court ruling on Bar ‘puzzling,’ amid calls to ignore it

Statement does not clarify whether PM will comply with court’s order that Shin Bet chief remain in his post for now, as ministers condemn ruling as...

09.04.2025 30

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US says Iran ‘moving in’ direction of nuclear deal after Trump announces direct talks

PM, who was visiting Washington, said to have been informed of negotiations hours before US president’s statement, not given guarantees about what...

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It’s too early to know how deep Qatargate goes, but it’s time to ask tough questions

Expanding investigation suggests that Israeli decisions on hostage talks, relations with Egypt could have been influenced by Doha

08.04.2025 30

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After softball visit to Hungary, Netanyahu strikes out in DC meeting with Trump

US president surprises Israeli delegation as he announces Iran talks, refuses to commit to tariff relief and praises Hamas defender Erdogan

08.04.2025 60

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Stressing ‘billions’ in aid, Trump refuses to commit to removing tariffs on Israel

Netanyahu promises to eliminate trade deficit with US, but fails to get promise from US president to roll back policy

08.04.2025 40

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Hosting PM, Trump announces direct nuke talks with Iran; Tehran: Indirect dialog only

Netanyahu voices wary support for diplomacy, but stresses Iran mustn’t get the bomb, as US leader says high-level meeting due Saturday

08.04.2025 30

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Trump suggests he can mediate between Israel and Turkey on Syria

Touting his relationship with Erdogan, US leader tells Netanyahu: ‘I really think I’m going to be able to work it out’

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Netanyahu lands in Washington for hastily arranged talks on Trump’s tariffs, Gaza war

PM travels from airport to meeting with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick; flight said to have taken convoluted route to avoid airspace of...

07.04.2025 30

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Dermer and Witkoff to join Netanyahu-Trump meetings in Washington

Strategic affairs minister, who leads Israel’s hostage negotiating team, will participate in session with US envoy who has spearheaded talks,...

07.04.2025 50

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Praising Hungary’s support in global forums, Netanyahu heads to DC for talks with Trump

PM says he’ll discuss tariffs, Gaza war, hostages at White House on Monday; doesn’t mention thwarting iran nuclear program; hails Orban for...

06.04.2025 30

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‘Senior Israeli official’ claims multiple countries interested in taking in Gazans

Briefing reporters during Netanyahu’s trip to Hungary, official defends renewed offensive in Gaza, says PM spoke with Trump about tariffs and that...

05.04.2025 50

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Netanyahu, in Budapest, lauds Orban’s withdrawal from ‘corrupt, rotten’ ICC

Hungarian and Israeli leaders speak with President Trump about move; Budapest rolls out red carpet for PM as Orban backs Jerusalem’s right to...

04.04.2025 50

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Nicaragua walks back request to join ICJ genocide case against Israel

FM Gideon Sa’ar praises decision as ‘better late than never,’ urges other signatories to follow suit; Nicaragua sought in February to join the...

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Sa’ar: Israel could end Gaza war ‘tomorrow’ if Hamas frees hostages, exits Strip

Foreign minister also says both Jerusalem and Paris interested in stable Lebanon, preventing Iran from acquiring nukes, after meeting French...

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