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Netanyahu: Israel has duty and right to hit back at Iran for missile attack, will do so

Prime minister says no country would accept rocket barrages on its citizens, and neither will Israel, touts successes in north against Iran’s proxy...

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A nervous Iran wanted to restore old regional order, but Israel is on the offensive

Hardliners seem to have won the day in Tehran, but instead of deterring Netanyahu, they have likely sparked a painful, direct strike on Iranian...

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Israel braces for ‘widespread’ Iran missile attack; central Israel told to stay near bomb shelters

Senior White House official says move will carry ‘severe consequences’ for Tehran as US sends more troops to region; Iran said to inform others of...

02.10.2024 20

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Israel warns of ‘consequences’ after Iran launches 181 missiles in major attack

IAF, along with US and Jordan, intercept most of the projectiles; 1 Palestinian killed, 2 Israelis hurt; IDF says no harm to ‘competence’ of Air...

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In blistering UN speech, Netanyahu says Israel seeks peace but will fight until victory

Shortly before huge IDF strike on Hezbollah HQ, PM says Israel will keep hitting terror group; calls UN ‘swamp of antisemitic bile,’ tells world...

28.09.2024 60

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Israel keeps moving up the escalation ladder, hoping Nasrallah will jump off

With massive airstrikes on Hezbollah’s missiles, Netanyahu is still trying to get the terror group to hold its fire after 11 months. If it...

23.09.2024 20

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Israel’s stunning intelligence successes in Lebanon highlight its grave failures in Gaza

Jerusalem has knocked Hezbollah back on its heels with strikes against senior leaders and, ostensibly, the attacks on communications devices. So why...

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UN General Assembly demands Israeli pullout from Palestinian areas within 12 months

Resolution put forward by Palestinians urges embargo on arms that might be used in territories; Foreign Ministry says ‘cynical’ motion harms...

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While still in Gaza, Israel has no good options in Lebanon. But it may invade anyway

The IDF and the home front are weary, and a military offensive against Hezbollah won’t defeat the terror organization. The success of the pager...

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EU’s hawkish new leadership announced, without Israel critic Borrell

Former Estonian PM Kaja Kallas expected to take over for European Union foreign policy chief, whom Israel’s FM has called...

17.09.2024 30

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Hamas official says despite war losses, terror group has recruited ‘new generations’

In interview to AFP, Istanbul-based Osama Hamdan says Sinwar will never leave Strip, and that Houthi missile attack on central Israel proves ‘even...

16.09.2024 30

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Four years on, Abraham Accords are strained by Gaza war — but prove resilient

The visibility of ties with Bahrain, Morocco and the UAE has changed since Hamas’s attacks on October 7, but Israel’s newest Arab partners remain...

16.09.2024 40

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Visiting Jordan Valley, Netanyahu vows to work with Amman to boost border fence

Days after deadly shooting at Allenby border crossing, PM says ‘stronger barrier’ needed along boundary with Jordan, a project repeatedly promised...

12.09.2024 20

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Biden to convene aides on hostage talks as new Hamas demands sink hopes for deal

‘Frustrated’ White House pushing Egypt and Qatar to convince terror group to back down after insisting more terror convicts serving life sentences...

10.09.2024 50

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Katz threatens to ‘break and dissolve’ PA if it pushes UN resolution against Israel

Palestinians have submitted measure to General Assembly demanding Israeli pullout from West Bank, sanctions on senior officials; Foreign Ministry...

09.09.2024 40

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‘Don’t you dare’: Herzog warns against reviving judicial overhaul, pleads for unity

In speech to Israel Bar Association, president warns against fractures in society that weaken country’s resolve

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Ex-hostages implore Netanyahu to secure deal, but PM indicates one not on horizon

Premier tells former captives that those claiming Israel rejecting offers are lying; PM’s wife: Army to blame for Oct. 7; former hostage: ‘A...

24.08.2024 50

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Israeli negotiators fly to Cairo amid deep disagreements over Philadelphi Corridor

Sources say talks in jeopardy over Netanyahu’s insistence on continued IDF deployment along Egypt-Gaza border; PMO denies reports that he would...

23.08.2024 50

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Israeli ambassador to UN calls Palestinian envoy ‘a terrorist in a suit’

Danny Danon blasts Riyad Mansour for failing to denounce Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack; US representative urges terror group to accept ‘bridging...

23.08.2024 50

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Confirming Netanyahu accepts US deal proposal, Blinken says Hamas must now do the same

Top American diplomat aims to finalize terms at a summit later this week; won’t specify how PM’s demand for continued IDF presence on Gaza-Egypt...

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Hamas rejects US hostage-ceasefire proposal as PM said to warn chance for deal ‘not high’

Reports say Israeli negotiators warn there’ll be no deal if Netanyahu insists on keeping IDF on Philadelphi Corridor; he retorts there’ll be no...

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Netanyahu met by angry crowd on visit to site of deadly rocket strike in Majdal Shams

As locals call for him to leave, prime minister pledges a ‘harsh response’ against Hezbollah after 12 children killed in Golan Heights on...

29.07.2024 20

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Turkey’s Erdogan appears to issue open threat to invade Israel over war in Gaza

Turkish leader says country could intervene just as it did in Nagorno-Karabakh and Libya; Foreign Minister Katz hits back, comparing him to late Iraqi...

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Mossad chief meets negotiators in Rome after Israel submits new hostage deal draft

David Barnea to discuss updated Israeli proposal with Qatar, Egypt, US; Netanyahu aide warns that public critique of PM’s demands gives Hamas...

28.07.2024 30

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Hezbollah will pay ‘heavy price,’ PM vows after strike on Druze town kills 12 youngsters

Netanyahu says murder of Druze children won’t ‘pass in silence’ as security officials meet to discuss best options; Gallant tells...

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Netanyahu moves up flight from DC after deadly Hezbollah rocket strike

PM initially faced criticism for delay in changing flight schedule; security cabinet to meet Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m.

28.07.2024 10

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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...

25.07.2024 30

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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...

25.07.2024 10

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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...

24.07.2024 10

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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...

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