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Lazar Berman

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Israel says Hezbollah must disarm before any Lebanon peace talks can advance

Official says Jerusalem pleased with Lebanese effort to disarm terror group, but ‘it will be very hard’; Beirut says it needs US guarantees Israel...

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Israel in ‘advanced talks’ for deal to end hostilities with Syria, says senior official

Pact would fall short of full peace, with Syrian officials said to prefer limited deal; FM Sa’ar stresses Golan Heights will remain Israeli even if...

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PM: Iran war opened broad regional possibilities, ‘first we need to free the hostages’

Top-level cabinet meeting held amid US pressure on Israel to reach a Gaza deal, alongside plans to expand Abraham Accords to Saudi Arabia, Syria;...

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Trump: Iran’s nuclear program is over, bombs penetrated Fordo ‘like it was butter’

US president says more countries will normalize relations with Israel, Iran was chief obstacle to doing so

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Jordan refuses to play Israeli under-19 basketball team in World Cup

Jordan refuses to play Israeli under-19 basketball team in World Cup

Hours before scheduled start of game, Jordanians announce boycott due to Gaza war; Israelis to get technical victory, adding to win over host...

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With stunning campaign in Iran over for now, Israel turns back to Gaza slog

With stunning campaign in Iran over for now, Israel turns back to Gaza slog

The IDF ran circles around Hezbollah, and inflicted serious damage on a powerful Iran 1,000 miles away, so why is it struggling to wrap up the...

27.06.2025 20

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Netanyahu, Trump said working on plan to end Gaza war and expand Abraham Accords

Netanyahu, Trump said working on plan to end Gaza war and expand Abraham Accords

One report claims deal is imminent, despite mediators saying no progress made in Cairo talks; PM said hoping to receive pardon in criminal graft trial...

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Netanyahu: Win over Iran created opportunity to expand peace deals that must be seized

Comments follow report on plan to end Gaza war within two weeks, expand Abraham Accords; Smotrich rejects normalization in exchange for path to...

26.06.2025 9

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Syrian migrant accused of Germany stabbing was Islamic State member, say prosecutors

Mahmoud M., 35, was allegedly a Raqqa-area operative for the terror group until 2016; authorities say he stabbed four people outside Bar in...

25.06.2025 10

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Trump says US will meet with Iran next week, asserts nuke deal ‘no longer necessary’

Trump says US will meet with Iran next week, asserts nuke deal ‘no longer necessary’

‘We may sign an agreement, I don’t know,’ Trump tells NATO conference, claiming US and Israel destroyed Iran’s nuclear program and ‘I...

25.06.2025 10

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Qatar, US tout ‘momentum’ in Gaza truce-hostage talks as result of Iran ceasefire

Qatar, US tout ‘momentum’ in Gaza truce-hostage talks as result of Iran ceasefire

Trump cites American attack on Iran as reason for ‘great progress’ in negotiations, which have stalled since late May, as Doha says...

25.06.2025 10

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Trump says Israel sent agents into Iran’s Fordo nuclear site, saw ‘total obliteration’

Trump says Israel sent agents into Iran’s Fordo nuclear site, saw ‘total obliteration’

President says US will strike again if Iran tries to revive enrichment, but is sure that won’t be necessary; hails ceasefire and reports...

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Shadowy jihadist group claims Damascus church attack, as government blames ISIS

Shadowy jihadist group claims Damascus church attack, as government blames ISIS

Saraya Ansar al-Sunna — possibly an offshoot of Syrian president’s old rebel group HTS — says it ‘blew up the Saint Elias church,’ killing...

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Netanyahu claims ‘historic victory,’ says ‘we sent Iran’s nuclear program down the drain’

Netanyahu claims ‘historic victory,’ says ‘we sent Iran’s nuclear program down the drain’

After US rebuke over strikes, PM says ‘Israel has never had a friend like President Trump,’ vows to ‘act with same determination’ if Tehran...

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After bizarre end to promising campaign, Israel will face Iran nuclear question again

After bizarre end to promising campaign, Israel will face Iran nuclear question again

Riding high after US strikes on Iran, Netanyahu suddenly found himself the target of Trump’s ire and no longer in control of war; Tehran’s program...

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In foul-mouthed tirade, Trump savages Israel for striking Iran, says it violated ceasefire

In foul-mouthed tirade, Trump savages Israel for striking Iran, says it violated ceasefire

US president fumes that Jerusalem shouldn’t have ‘unloaded’ on Tehran after truce announcement or responded to missile attacks; says...

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Tehran will restore its nuclear program, Iranian atomic chief vows

Tehran will restore its nuclear program, Iranian atomic chief vows

Mohammad Eslami says Iran prepped in advance for damage to nuclear sites; IAEA chief welcomes uncertain truce, urges Tehran to pursue diplomatic...

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Khamenei vows Iran ‘won’t surrender’ as Israel looks to wrap up war in coming days

Khamenei vows Iran ‘won’t surrender’ as Israel looks to wrap up war in coming days

US envoy Witkoff said struggling to negotiate with the Iranians while the supreme leader remains in hiding; Arab states and PA condemn Iranian attack...

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Israel said to convey message to Iran it is seeking to end war within days

Israel said to convey message to Iran it is seeking to end war within days

Reports indicate Jerusalem believes it can complete its military objectives in the next few days, though it views Khamenei as main obstacle to...

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Netanyahu: Israel very close to reaching goals in Iran, will avoid ‘war of attrition’

In pre-recorded press conference, premier says he expects campaign in Iran to help Israel achieve goals in Gaza; predicts it will ultimately lead to...

23.06.2025 40

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Busting Iran’s nuclear gambit, Trump breaks new ground for US power in region

Busting Iran’s nuclear gambit, Trump breaks new ground for US power in region

Tehran miscalculated against Israel and Washington and has few good options left, while America burnishes its appeal as an ally to Middle Eastern...

22.06.2025 20

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Enthralled by Israel’s successes, Trump appears poised to join campaign against Iran

Enthralled by Israel’s successes, Trump appears poised to join campaign against Iran

US president kept his options open in case operation went awry, but with Israel racking up stunning achievements against Tehran, he sees an...

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‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do’: Trump won’t say whether he’ll strike Iran

‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do’: Trump won’t say whether he’ll strike Iran

US president says he’s ‘had it’ with negotiations while also declaring it’s ‘not too late’ for Tehran to reach a...

18.06.2025 10

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Iran’s nuclear program has been hit hard, but won’t be knocked out if Fordo remains

Iran’s nuclear program has been hit hard, but won’t be knocked out if Fordo remains

Trump is convening his national security team to decide whether to take out key enrichment facility; but even if he opts against it, Israel still has...

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Trump says he doesn’t want ceasefire, but rather ‘real end’ to Iran nuclear issue

Trump says he doesn’t want ceasefire, but rather ‘real end’ to Iran nuclear issue

Iran ‘giving up entirely would be okay too… They should have done the deal,’ US president says, adds he’s ‘not too much...

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Trump said to veto Khamenei assassination; Netanyahu: Conflict may result in regime change

Trump said to veto Khamenei assassination; Netanyahu: Conflict may result in regime change

Israel denies series of reports that US president opposed Israel killing Iran’s supreme leader in early Friday’s opening strikes; Jerusalem says...

16.06.2025 50

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Trump says ‘it’s possible’ US will get involved in Iran-Israel conflict, while urging deal

Trump says ‘it’s possible’ US will get involved in Iran-Israel conflict, while urging deal

US president claims clash ‘may have forced a deal to go quicker,’ says Putin prepared to mediate between warring countries after phone call

16.06.2025 30

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PM: Israel couldn’t wait any longer to strike Iran; IDF confirms hitting Isfahan nuclear site

PM: Israel couldn’t wait any longer to strike Iran; IDF confirms hitting Isfahan nuclear site

Netanyahu says he gave order in November to thwart nuclear and missile program; Hanegbi says military force alone can’t work, only Trump can compel...

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Gulf nations quietly applauding Israel, but fear Iran strikes could destabilize region

Gulf nations quietly applauding Israel, but fear Iran strikes could destabilize region

Analysts say that despite public condemnation of Israel, they want to see Tehran weakened; several host US bases and worry they could be targeted

13.06.2025 20

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Activists stopped in Libya and Egypt ahead of planned march to protest Gaza blockade

Activists stopped in Libya and Egypt ahead of planned march to protest Gaza blockade

Demonstrators from 80 countries planned to walk toward Egypt-Gaza border because of Israeli restrictions on aid into enclave, but hundreds detained...

13.06.2025 20

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Many doubted Netanyahu would follow through. It’s a new era for him, and the region

Many doubted Netanyahu would follow through. It’s a new era for him, and the region

The Obama administration called him a coward, and years went by without an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear program. But Oct. 7 changed Israel and...

13.06.2025 10

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At scattered protests, Iranians call for revenge against Israel, death to Netanyahu

At scattered protests, Iranians call for revenge against Israel, death to Netanyahu

Tehran streets largely empty amid IDF strikes, except for lines at gas stations; air traffic halted; Can’t let Netanyahu continue ‘or we’ll end...

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How an Israeli-American deception campaign lulled Iran into a false sense of security

How an Israeli-American deception campaign lulled Iran into a false sense of security

Israeli official says Trump’s warnings to Netanyahu not to attack, as well as stories of Israeli officials flying to the US and PM taking a short...

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Mossad set up drone base in Iran, UAVs took out missile launchers overnight

Mossad set up drone base in Iran, UAVs took out missile launchers overnight

Assault on Islamic Republic’s nuclear program was product of years-long collaboration between IDF and intelligence agency, involved smuggling...

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FM speaks with counterparts around the world following Israeli strikes on Iran

FM speaks with counterparts around the world following Israeli strikes on Iran

German and French leaders back Israel’s right to defend itself, call for de-escalation; Czech foreign minister says Israeli attack is a...

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US restricts staff’s travel in Israel as Iran drills its military amid soaring tensions

US diplomats and families in Israel told to remain in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem or Beersheba; IRGC chief warns response to Israeli attack would be ‘more...

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Iran vows to ramp up enrichment after UN watchdog finds it breached nuke safeguards

International Atomic Energy Agency says Tehran failing to uphold its obligations, urges answers ‘without delay’; defiant Iran says it’ll build...

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US envoy: ‘No room’ for Palestinian state in West Bank under current conditions

Huckabee says he doesn’t think two-state solution is among Washington’s policy goals, floats carving out a state for Palestinians out of existing...

11.06.2025 30

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Claiming ‘significant progress’ in hostage talks, Netanyahu convenes top officials

PM discusses ‘next steps’ with ministers, IDF chief after Trump reportedly demands end to war; some speculate optimistic statements are meant to...

11.06.2025 30

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UK and four other nations sanction Ben Gvir and Smotrich over settler violence

Far-right ministers slam travel ban, assets freeze by UK, Canada, Australia, Norway, New Zealand; FM calls measures ‘outrageous’

10.06.2025 30

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Report: Netanyahu approved major deals between top Israeli defense companies and Qatar

Elbit, Rafael, Israel Aerospace Industries all said to have received authorization from Defense Ministry and IDF too to sell weapons and...

10.06.2025 60

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Under an EU-funded Gaza hospital, Hamas military head Sinwar met his end

As army confirms top terrorist killed in May strike, troops show reporters tunnel where army says Hamas operated a command center and held hostages...

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For now, victory is still within reach: 10 truths about the Gaza war, 20 months in

Israeli troops are again maneuvering inside Gaza, hoping this will be the knockout blow; but Hamas is still fighting and doesn’t seem desperate for...

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Macron: Steps against Israel over Gaza war to be decided in ‘next couple of days’

French president promotes recognition of Palestinian statehood as German FM says move would send ‘wrong signal,’ vows to keep sending arms to...

05.06.2025 60

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Spain reneges on $325m purchase of anti-tank missiles from Israel’s Rafael

Withdrawal from deal to buy 168 launchers and 1,680 missiles, signed days before the Oct. 7 attack, comes as Madrid calls for sanctions and arms...

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Israel punches back at UN chief for demanding probe into Gaza aid site shooting

After Antonio Guterres calls for investigation of alleged deaths and injuries at new aid center, Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman calls his failure...

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Trump insists no enrichment in Iran deal after US said to offer limited nuke activity

Proposal detailed by Axios and confirmed to AP would allow Tehran to enrich uranium to 3% if it shuts down underground facilities for period,...

03.06.2025 60

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Senior Israeli official: Hamas ‘must understand it has to accept the Witkoff outline’

Official says Israel ‘prepared for negotiations when Hamas comes to terms with reality’; IDF chief tells families of slain hostages that return of...

01.06.2025 50

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Opening of Israel’s new Chisinau embassy already showing results, says Moldova’s FM

Speaking to The Times of Israel in Jerusalem, Mihai Popsoi calls for deeper defense, agricultural, tourism ties; country’s ascension to the EU...

01.06.2025 60

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Netanyahu to undergo ‘routine medical exam’; Levin fills in as acting PM

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent a successful routine colonoscopy on Friday morning at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, his office...

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