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Nava Freiberg

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Israel urging US to resume strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, form broad coalition — report

Jerusalem said to tell Washington that attacks on ships in Red Sea ‘can no longer remain solely an Israeli problem’; Houthis launch a second...

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Israel, EU agree to boost Gaza aid: ‘More trucks, more crossings, and more routes’

Israel to open several aid corridors, including through Egypt and Jordan, allow bakeries and kitchens to reopen, ensure security for aid workers,...

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Saudi, Syrian figures visit Knesset to talk up chances for normalization

Syrian activist Shadi Martini tells lobby new president called peace with Israel a ‘unique opportunity’; Gulf journalist Abdulaziz Alkhamis says...

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Israel says breakthrough on Gaza talks near after Trump-Netanyahu meeting

Following the leaders’ White House dinner, officials say 80–90 percent of truce terms agreed on; Israel insists on utter destruction of Hamas,...

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Israel said to expect US backing for future strikes on Iran if it revives nuclear program

Meeting Netanyahu, Trump says he doesn’t expect Iran will revive hostilities, but US is ‘ready, willing and able’ if it does; PM likens...

08.07.2025 50

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Iran’s president claims Israel tried to kill him, says open to new nuke talks with US

In interview with Tucker Carlson, Masoud Pezeshkian says Israel tried to bomb area where he was holding meeting, questions how he can trust Washington...

07.07.2025 10

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Herzog urges Netanyahu to brave ‘difficult’ choice on Gaza deal ahead of Trump meet

President says he fully supports efforts to bring back captives even if ‘cost is not simple,’ thanks Trump for help against Iran and ‘unwavering...

06.07.2025 40

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Israeli leaders blast ‘vile’ attacks in Melbourne, demand Australia tackle antisemitism

Herzog says ‘intolerable’ to still be faced with ‘chilling image of an attempt to burn Jews alive’ after synagogue, Israeli restaurant...

06.07.2025 60

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Netanyahu, US blame Hamas for grenade attack on Gaza Humanitarian Foundation workers

PM says world must ‘stand up and condemn’ Hamas for ‘terror attack,’ urges UN to end boycott and ‘instead work in partnership’ to feed...

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As sides await Hamas response to truce deal, Trump said to offer personal pledge to end war

Terror group says it’s holding discussions with other factions, as formal reply expected on Friday; Israeli official: Ceasefire may start next week...

04.07.2025 60

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Freed US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander to meet Trump at White House Thursday

Released captive expected to ask US president to help free remaining hostages, four days before Trump sits down with Netanyahu

03.07.2025 40

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Israel said hoping to clinch comprehensive Gaza deal before PM’s US visit next week

Israeli TV reports that for first time the gov’t is seriously considering ending the war; Netanyahu said expected to ask Trump to press Qatar to...

03.07.2025 60

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Mossad hails Israel’s ‘historic’ Iran offensive, thanks CIA in rare public message

Israel a ‘safer, braver country,’ says Barnea; IDF chief Zamir discloses commandos operated inside Iran during 12-day war, says Iranian nuclear...

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Israeli strikes hollowed out Iran’s leadership, but IRGC will remain dominant force

By targeting top military figures, Israel delivered a symbolic and strategic blow, though experts warn that regime may now ‘move in a much more...

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Report: Trump finalized Iran attack plan last Wednesday, with Vance fully on board

Netanyahu, a handful of other ministers were aware of decision to carry out strike but kept quiet; Israeli jets said to have hit air defense sites to...

23.06.2025 50

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Extent of damage to Fordo, whereabouts of uranium unclear after nuke sites hit

IAEA chief says major destruction seen at Isfahan and Natanz, but not possible to assess at subterranean Fordo; Rubio claims enriched material was not...

22.06.2025 20

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Trump officials offer Iran new chance at diplomacy, say US not seeking regime change

Cabinet figures call strikes on nuclear sites ‘intentionally limited,’ and insist they don’t want war, but warn aggression will be...

22.06.2025 10

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PM: Israel will ‘hit all nuclear facilities,’ has destroyed half of Iran’s launchers

In rare Hebrew interview, Netanyahu says campaign ‘ahead of schedule’ and that IDF can strike Fordo without US if needed; also states...

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Five days into Iran war, Israel emanates confidence, flirts with regime change

As leaders escalate rhetoric against Tehran, officials say international backing remains firm and more covert operations are yet to be revealed

17.06.2025 40

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Iran said to seek ceasefire via Gulf states as Trump urges deal ‘before it’s too late’

Tehran reportedly offers flexibility in nuclear talks if attacks halted, though Israel signals campaign will continue; Oman drafts proposal for...

17.06.2025 30

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Netanyahu, at site of deadly Bat Yam missile strike, vows Iran to pay ‘very heavy price’

Herzog, Ben Gvir also visit building where 7 killed, 100 wounded; president plans to visit Arab city also hit overnight, notes missiles don’t...

15.06.2025 40

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Germany bulks up security around Israeli, Jewish sites for fear of Iranian attacks

Iran ‘must never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons.’ German chancellor Merz tells Omani sultan, before flying to Canada for G7 summit aimed at...

15.06.2025 40

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UN humanitarian agency calls Israel-backed GHF aid mechanism in Gaza ‘a failure’

Gaza Humanitarian Fund is ‘not doing what a humanitarian operation should do, which is providing aid to people where they are, in a safe and secure...

13.06.2025 30

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Foreign Ministry says embassies closed, urges Israelis abroad to register locations

After Israel launches military operation against Iran’s nuclear program, government tells citizens outside the country to avoid displaying Jewish,...

13.06.2025 30

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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

04.06.2025 70

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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 60

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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

29.05.2025 40

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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...

26.05.2025 80

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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...

26.05.2025 50

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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 40

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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...

23.05.2025 50

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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...

21.05.2025 40

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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,...

19.05.2025 60

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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...

18.05.2025 20

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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

18.05.2025 20

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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

14.05.2025 30

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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:...

14.05.2025 40

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