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Trump said to have told Netanyahu to end Gaza war, attacking Iran off limits for now

In call on Monday, US president also reportedly told PM that threats to strike Iran ‘aren’t helping’ nuclear talks; CENTCOM chief says White...

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Trump speaks with Netanyahu, stresses US wants Iran deal ‘so there’s no destruction and death’

More nuclear talks planned for next weekend as Tehran drafts counter-offer; PM said to tell Haredi MKs that ‘we’re in a dramatic period’ as he...

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Netanyahu taped saying he replaced Gallant, Halevi so Haredi draft exemption bill can pass

In recording, PM labels ex-defense minister, chief of staff as ‘enormous obstacles’ to passing law exempting yeshiva students from IDF service,...

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Parents of Sbarro bombing victim urge US to demand Hamas terrorist’s extradition

Ahlam Tamimi, who played central role in 2001 Jerusalem attack that killed 16 and injured 130, has lived freely in Jordan since her 2011 release

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Key US consulting firm withdraws from American- and Israeli-backed Gaza aid agency

Boston Consulting Group’s termination of contract with Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will make agency’s job harder, sources say; GHF names...

03.06.2025 40

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National Security Council sharpens warning against ‘high risk’ travel to Sinai

Body warns of spike in terrorist threats to Israelis visiting Egyptian peninsula, which has seen a steep drop in tourism from Israel since Oct. 7

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Israel rejects latest proposed hostage-ceasefire deal, senior official says

Responding to report Trump is set to announce new truce for around 70 days and release of 10 hostages, Israeli official says Hamas terms are...

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Israel says Gaza aid starting distribution through controversial new mechanism

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation confirms it will hand out supplies Monday despite resignation of CEO; dozens said killed as IDF reports hitting school...

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Shin Bet officials said threatening to quit if ‘messianic’ Zini confirmed as agency chief

PM’s choice to lead agency heard on tape telling Gaza border residents that efforts to rescue hostages delay Hamas’s destruction, claims it’s...

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US homeland security chief to visit Israel for memorial for slain embassy staffers

Kristi Noem set to land Monday morning to accompany FM Sa’ar at ceremony for Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim in Jerusalem

25.05.2025 30

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Envoy to US to be summoned for hearing over remarks bashing PM’s political opponents

Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, speaking to American outlet Prager U, accused the ‘extreme left’ of ‘blood libel’ for claiming Netanyahu...

25.05.2025 30

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Former hostage Agam Berger to French FM: ‘Diplomatic solutions’ won’t end conflict

At meeting in Paris with Jean-Noel Barrot, Berger urges firm stance against Hamas, as French-Israeli tensions mount over Gaza and push for Palestinian...

25.05.2025 30

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Israeli envoy to EU warns of a ‘diplomatic erosion’ of ties as war drags on

Haim Regev tells reporters that diplomats worked hard to win sympathy and to highlight the plight of the hostages, but support for the campaign...

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PM recalls top members of Doha negotiating team, citing ‘Hamas refusal’ of hostage deal

Source involved in talks disputes Netanyahu’s claim that Israel accepted Witkoff’s proposal; hostage families accuse government of having...

21.05.2025 60

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UK freezes trade talks with Israel amid global outrage over ongoing Gaza war

Foreign Ministry says rift with fourth largest trading partner ‘will not divert’ Israel’s war plans; EU also reviewing ties with...

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Argentine president Milei to visit Israel in June, with focus on ties and hostages

Philosemitic leader will sign memorandum of understanding between Jerusalem and Buenos Aires affirming freedom, democracy and fight against...

20.05.2025 20

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UK, France, Canada warn of ‘concrete actions’ if Israel doesn’t halt war, boost aid

Statement calls on Hamas to release hostages, threatens sanctions over West Bank settlement expansion; 22 countries sign separate statement urging...

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Netanyahu orders immediate renewal of humanitarian aid to Gaza, under heavy US pressure

PM announces move to ministers without a vote, amid growing international concerns following 2.5 months without food entering Strip, and as IDF...

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US said pushing 2-month ceasefire deal for 9-10 hostages; Hamas denies this is agreed

Hamas said demanding guarantees temporary truce will turn permanent, as IDF offensive ramps up; Witkoff reportedly speaking to PM and Hamas directly,...

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Netanyahu says Qatar negotiators also discussing end to Gaza war if Hamas disarms

PM shifts from insistence only on limited, temporary hostage-truce deal; conditions end of conflict on Hamas fighters going into exile; announcement...

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Coalition backs bill to label Qatar ‘terror-supporting,’ amid hostage talks in Doha

Legislation would bar Gulf state from serving as mediator in talks between Israel and third parties — but allows government to make exceptions

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Slain hostages’ parents, Israeli envoy urge UNSC to act on missing persons mandate

Parents of captives whose remains are held by Hamas join UN Ambassador Danon in calling for enforcement of 2019 resolution mandating the return of...

16.05.2025 40

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Spanish PM calls Israel ‘genocidal state,’ sparking anger from foreign ministry

Spain’s envoy is summoned for reprimand; Italian PM Meloni calls Gaza blockade ‘unjustifiable,’ and Germany’s Merz stresses ‘famine must be...

15.05.2025 30

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PM accuses Macron of standing with Hamas and spreading ‘blood libels’ against Israel

After French leader calls block on Gaza aid ‘shameful,’ Netanyahu slams him for echoing ‘despicable Hamas propaganda’ while Katz says Macron...

14.05.2025 9

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Protesters chanting ‘genocide’ try to enter Sa’ar press conference in Tokyo

Security personnel keep demonstrators out; FM vows to never be silenced, predicts Abraham Accords will expand after Gaza war

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Witkoff gifts his late son’s Star of David to ex-hostage Edan Alexander

US envoy said to tell released soldier he’d be doing Andrew, who died in 2011 at 22, a ‘great honor’ by wearing chain; Trump to Alexander:...

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US envoys, headed to Doha for truce-hostage talks, tell families they’re upbeat

Witkoff says Trump ‘relentless’ in bid to bring everyone home, after talks jump-started by release of Edan Alexander, reportedly in exchange for...

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Released hostage Alexander speaks to Trump, tells Netanyahu he is weak but recovering

Witkoff visits freed captive at hospital a day after his return from Gaza, facilitates call to Trump; Alexander not well enough to travel to Qatar to...

13.05.2025 20

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‘An out-of-body experience’: Parents, family of Edan Alexander elated at his return

Freshly released hostage’s grandmother: ‘Air has returned to my lungs’; Goldberg-Polins: Edan, we’ve grown to love you without ever having met...

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Israel sending negotiators to Doha for hostage talks, after US-Israeli captive freed

Officials see ‘window of opportunity’ ahead of Trump’s visit to the Mideast this week; Netanyahu stresses negotiations will be held ‘under fire,’...

12.05.2025 9

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In Israel, German FM says Gaza war cannot be solved by ‘military means,’ urges deal

Marking 60 years of ties, Netanyahu touts ‘common interests’ in meeting with Berlin’s top diplomat in Jerusalem; Wadephul says criticism of...

12.05.2025 10

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Netanyahu insists ties with Trump are ‘excellent’ amid reports of growing rift

US Middle East envoy Witkoff claims media exaggerating tensions between leaders; Netanyahu’s inner circle said to harshly criticize Trump...

12.05.2025 20

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Sa’ar backs newly announced ‘US aid plan’ to bypass Hamas in Gaza

Despite FM’s framing of initiative as US-led, officials say Jerusalem helped design the mechanism; international groups resist plan, arguing it...

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Huckabee: US ‘isn’t required to get permission from Israel’ to cut deal with Houthis

Amid shock in Israel at Trump’s deal with Yemeni terror group, ambassador indicates in TV interview that US will only respond to Houthi attacks on...

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Report: Arrested Iranian nationals were planning attack on Israeli Embassy in London

Unsourced report in The Times says ‘it’s understood the embassy was the main target’ of alleged plot, which minister has called one of ‘the...

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Netanyahu: IDF will hold captured areas in Gaza until Hamas defeated, hostages freed

PM says military will no longer withdraw from seized territory; IDF spokesman says new ‘wide-scale attack’ will move ‘majority’ of Gazan...

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Netanyahu says hostage deal was ‘about to materialize,’ but Qatar wouldn’t help

Prime Minister’s Office denies report saying that it foiled bill to label Qatar a ‘terror-supporting state’ and bar diplomatic, trade ties with...

05.05.2025 40

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Trump wants ‘total dismantlement’ of Iran nuke program, might allow civilian energy

While US president first says he wants Tehran’s entire nuclear program fully done away with, he then tells interviewer that ‘the only thing they...

05.05.2025 20

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Netanyahu threatens Houthis and Iran, as cabinet convenes after missile hits airport

Premier endorses Trump post vowing to hold Iran responsible for ‘every shot fired’ by Yemen group, as IAF probe says ‘technical malfunction’ likely...

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Herzog meets with Ecuador president ahead of opening of Jerusalem innovation office

Herzog and Noboa stress need for return of hostages held in Gaza, and for peace; FM Sa’ar meets Ecuadorian ministers, praises Quito for being on...

04.05.2025 10

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Man charged after trying to break into Israeli embassy in London carrying a knife

Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, was detained inside compound’s grounds, apparently wearing keffiyeh; police suspect him of terrorism offense and...

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As Harvard funding fight heads to court, Trump bashes university as ‘antisemitic’

After signing executive order targeting higher education, US president accuses Ivy League college of admitting students ‘from all over the World...

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Ahmed al-Sharaa said to seek peace with Israel, eyes Syrian entry to Abraham Accords

In desperate push for removal of US sanctions, Islamist leader tells American lawmaker Syria wants to normalize ties with Jerusalem ‘under the...

24.04.2025 9

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Trump blocked Israeli-proposed joint attack on Iran to pursue nuclear deal — report

NYT: Jerusalem sought US okay for week of strikes on regime’s nuclear facilities next month, but White House rifts spurred pivot to diplomacy...

17.04.2025 40

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Putin meets ex-hostages at Kremlin, calls to thank Hamas leaders for their release

Russian leader tells Sasha Troufanov, his mother and partner of ‘need to express words of gratitude’ to political heads of terror group...

17.04.2025 40

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Activists file arrest warrant for Sa’ar during his London visit

Two NGOs seek warrant against FM over military action at Gaza Strip hospital in 2024 and detention of its director; Jerusalem says top diplomat will...

17.04.2025 20

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ICC demands Hungary explain why it didn’t enforce Netanyahu arrest warrant

International Criminal Court cites Rome Statute authorizing proceedings against noncooperative party states; Budapest said during PM’s visit...

17.04.2025 20

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PM holds meeting on hostage talks as Hamas reviews Israeli proposal, rejects disarmament

Premier’s office says Netanyahu ordered ‘continuation of measures to advance the release of hostages’; senior Hamas member tells AFP...

17.04.2025 40

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Lebanese president speaks of plans to disarm Hezbollah

Joseph Aoun says all weapons will come under state control through dialogue; official in terror group pushes back, says ‘any hand that reaches out...

16.04.2025 20

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Iran said to consider proposing interim nuclear deal in upcoming talks with US

Tehran reportedly believes Trump’s 2-month deadline is too short of a time to reach a comprehensive agreement, but proposal will likely be viewed...

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