Israel’s Netanyahu cancels UAE trip in pre-election setback
3 years, 9 months ago

Israel’s Netanyahu cancels UAE trip in pre-election setback

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called off a visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, citing a diplomatic disagreement with Jordan, in an embarrassing setback for his re-election campaign just days before the vote. Netanyahu had hoped to use the audience with the UAE’s crown prince — their first public meeting since the countries established ties last September — to boost his campaign ahead of the March 23 election. Netanyahu’s office said it had difficulties coordinating the flight over Jordanian airspace after Jordan’s crown prince canceled a visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, a sensitive holy site under Jordanian custodianship, due to disagreements over security arrangements. “Until it was coordinated, today’s visit wasn’t possible.” He said he had spoken by telephone to the UAE’s crown prince, Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and they agreed he would visit “very soon.” He also said the Emiratis informed him of plans to invest $10 billion in Israel. Jordan’s foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, accused Israel of changing agreed-upon arrangements “at the last minute” and forcing the crown prince to call off the visit.

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Netanyahu, Trump hold 'very friendly' phone call, discuss release of hostages & situation in Syria
1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu, Trump hold 'very friendly' phone call, discuss release of hostages & situation in Syria

Firstpost  

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump in which they emphasised the need to free hostages in Gaza and discussed the situation in Syria Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump. During the phone call, the …

Netanyahu Tells Trump Israel Must ‘Complete Its Victory’
1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu Tells Trump Israel Must ‘Complete Its Victory’

New York Times  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he had told President-elect Donald J. Trump in a telephone conversation over the weekend that Israel needed to “complete its victory” over Iranian proxies and bring back hostages held in Gaza. Mr. Netanyahu, who described Mr. Trump as a friend, said in a statement on Sunday that their latest discussion had been “very …

Looming Trump Presidency Set To Embolden Netanyahu And Hurt Palestinians
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Looming Trump Presidency Set To Embolden Netanyahu And Hurt Palestinians

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already celebrated Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential election victory this week as “history’s greatest comeback.” And on Friday, Netanyahu signaled what he thinks Trump’s reascent to the Oval Office means for his own policies — by tapping a new ambassador to the U.S. who has roots in far-right Israeli political movements that …

In one day, two of the biggest brakes on Israel’s Netanyahu disappeared
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In one day, two of the biggest brakes on Israel’s Netanyahu disappeared

Live Mint  

He fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, his fiercest opponent within his own government, and Donald Trump won the U.S. election. Netanyahu, who calls for “total victory" in the war, has said that Israel can’t stop fighting in Gaza until Hamas is destroyed. Netanyahu called Trump’s potential win “historic" and said it “offers a new beginning for America and a …

Netanyahu could take steps to end wars after Trump's win, Middle East officials say
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu could take steps to end wars after Trump's win, Middle East officials say

NPR  

Netanyahu could take steps to end wars after Trump's win, Middle East officials say toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images TEL AVIV, Israel — “Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted. Netanyahu, who met and spoke with Trump during his campaign, had been hoping for him to win and will likely take steps to end …

Israeli analyst says Netanyahu 'putting his bets' on Trump victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israeli analyst says Netanyahu 'putting his bets' on Trump victory

Raw Story  

An Israeli political analyst said Friday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "praying and putting his bets on the victory" of former U.S. President Donald Trump as Israel's military continues to bombard the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, dashing any lingering hopes of an imminent cease-fire agreement and deepening the region's war and humanitarian catastrophe. Akiva Eldar, who previously headed the …

Netanyahu Vows That Israel Will Keep 'Degrading Hezbollah' In UN Speech
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu Vows That Israel Will Keep 'Degrading Hezbollah' In UN Speech

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING UNITED NATIONS — His leadership strained by conflicts on two fronts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders at the United Nations on Friday that his nation will “continue degrading Hezbollah” until achieving its goals along the Lebanon border, further dimming hopes for an internationally backed cease-fire to halt the spiral into an all-out regional war. …

Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, says he came to refute lies he heard there this week from other leaders
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, says he came to refute lies he heard there this week from other leaders

The Independent  

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Israel’s Netanyahu demands open-ended control of Gaza’s border with Egypt
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel’s Netanyahu demands open-ended control of Gaza’s border with Egypt

LA Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel must keep open-ended control of Gaza’s border with Egypt, digging in on his stance on an issue that has threatened to derail cease-fire efforts. The question of Israeli control of the Philadelphi corridor — a narrow strip of land along Gaza’s border with Egypt, seized by troops in May — has …

Trump meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in Florida
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in Florida

Raw Story  

Trump kissed Sara Netanyahu on both cheeks, then clasped hands with the long-serving prime minister before posing for a photo with the two while giving a thumbs up sign, a video clip posted on social media by the former president showed. Netanyahu posted a photo online showing him holding a hat that said "TOTAL VICTORY" -- which he has vowed …

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu worked to mend ties with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday and offered measured optimism about progress toward a cease-fire deal for Gaza as he neared the end of a contentious U.S. visit that put on display the growing American divisions over support for the Israeli-Hamas war. Asked as …

Netanyahu meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago, capping trip marked by Gaza protests
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Netanyahu meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago, capping trip marked by Gaza protests

Al Jazeera  

Israeli PM seeks to mend ties with Republican presidential candidate after meetings with Biden, Harris. Netanyahu met Trump, the Republican candidate in November’s presidential election, on Friday, a day after Netanyahu met Democratic President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who is expected to run against Trump. Trump greeted Netanyahu and his wife Sara and criticised Harris, who had …

Netanyahu's victory will not be US' victory
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Netanyahu's victory will not be US' victory

China Daily  

Protesters block traffic ahead of a scheduled visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the US Capitol in Washington on Wednesday. MIKE STEWART/AP The outpouring harsh criticism from US society of his "inhumanity" and the Joe Biden administration's enough-is-enough attitude clearly expressed after his Wednesday our-enemies-are-your-enemies speech at the Congress — in a bid to persuade US lawmakers to …

Netanyahu’s Visit to Washington Is Already a Debacle
54 years, 11 months ago

Netanyahu’s Visit to Washington Is Already a Debacle

Slate  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington all week, and so far, the trip has been a debacle. Having more free time on his hands than he’d anticipated, Netanyahu may meet in the meantime with former President Donald Trump—which would bolster many Democrats’ suspicions that the whole trip has been a partisan ploy all along. Now, Netanyahu’s speech and, …

What to know about Netanyahu's visit to Washington
5 months ago

What to know about Netanyahu's visit to Washington

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week is looming as a fraught one between the two allies, coming at a moment of extreme political flux in the United States and wariness among American leaders about Netanyahu’s history of interjecting himself into U.S. domestic politics. House Speaker Mike Johnson helped bring about Netanyahu’s address to lawmakers, …

US urged to mount pressure on Israel for Gaza truce
5 months ago

US urged to mount pressure on Israel for Gaza truce

China Daily  

An Israeli protester at Ben Gurion International Airport uses a megaphone as he rallies against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's departure to the US on Sunday. RICARDO MORAES/REUTERS The United States as a staunch backer of Israel should seize the opportunity to urge visiting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to observe United Nations resolutions and international laws, experts said. They also …

Israel’s Netanyahu in the US: What to know about the visit, protests
5 months ago

Israel’s Netanyahu in the US: What to know about the visit, protests

Al Jazeera  

Prime minister will seek to shore up US support for Israel, keep his governing coalition happy and dodge protesters. In his letter to Netanyahu inviting him to address Congress, House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said the Israeli prime minister would have a platform to share his “government’s vision for defending democracy, combatting terror, and establishing a just and lasting …

Israel’s Netanyahu walks political tightrope on Washington trip following Biden’s exit from race
5 months ago

Israel’s Netanyahu walks political tightrope on Washington trip following Biden’s exit from race

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for Washington on Monday, leaving behind a brutal war to make a politically precarious speech before the U.S. Congress at a time of great uncertainty following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. Before stepping on the plane, Netanyahu said he would emphasize the theme of Israel’s bipartisanship in his speech and …

Congressional leaders invite Israel’s Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Congressional leaders invite Israel’s Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol

LA Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited to deliver an address at the Capitol, a show of wartime support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel’s military assault on Gaza. Congressional leaders have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol, a show of wartime support for the longtime ally despite …

News Analysis: Netanyahu faces massive protests in Israel. Could the war in Gaza be his undoing?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

News Analysis: Netanyahu faces massive protests in Israel. Could the war in Gaza be his undoing?

LA Times  

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Jerusalem on April 2, 2024, to demand early elections and a cease-fire deal to free the remaining hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas militants. Demonstrators’ demands include immediate elections aimed at dumping Netanyahu and his radical right-wing coalition government, something the prime minister insists would be dangerous during a war. “It would paralyze …

US reacts to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to cancel delegation visit
8 months, 4 weeks ago

US reacts to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to cancel delegation visit

Hindustan Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to cancel a delegation's visit to the US has "perplexed" the White House. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby addressed a press briefing on Monday and said that the UN resolution wouldn't impact Israel. In a statement, Netanyahu's office called the US abstention "a clear departure from the …

Israeli PM Netanyahu cancels a planned delegation visit to US following UN's ceasefire vote: Report
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Israeli PM Netanyahu cancels a planned delegation visit to US following UN's ceasefire vote: Report

Hindustan Times  

Israeli news media reported on Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cancelled his top aides Ron Dermer and Tzachi Hanegbi's planned trip to Washington after the US refrained from blocking a call for a ceasefire. This combination photo shows President Joe Biden, left, on March 8, 2024, in Wallingford, Pa., and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, …

Schumer’s rebuke of Netanyahu shows the long, fragile line the US and allies walk on interference
9 months, 1 week ago

Schumer’s rebuke of Netanyahu shows the long, fragile line the US and allies walk on interference

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republicans and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and called for Israel to hold new elections. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell reacted to Schumer by saying it was “hypocritical for Americans who hyperventilate about interference in our own democracy …

Schumer’s rebuke of Netanyahu shows long, fragile line U.S. and allies walk on interference
9 months, 1 week ago

Schumer’s rebuke of Netanyahu shows long, fragile line U.S. and allies walk on interference

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer strongly criticized the leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the Senate floor this week. Republicans and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and called for Israel to hold new elections. Senate Republican …

Top US official tells Netanyahu to hold elections before he turns Israel into ‘pariah’ state
9 months, 1 week ago

Top US official tells Netanyahu to hold elections before he turns Israel into ‘pariah’ state

The Telegraph  

A top US official has urged Benjamin Netanyahu to hold elections before he turns Israel into a “pariah” state. Mr Schumer suggested on the floor of the Senate that the US should place conditions on military aid to Israel if Mr Netanyahu remains in power and continues to pursue “extremist policies”. The intervention from the Democrat, America’s highest-ranking Jewish elected …

Netanyahu leaned on his top rival to help unify Israel. Now, Benny Gantz is more popular
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu leaned on his top rival to help unify Israel. Now, Benny Gantz is more popular

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The top political rival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with U.S. leaders in Washington this week to discuss the war in Gaza. Benny Gantz is a key member of Israel’s War Cabinet whose popularity is on the rise — and who has a pivotal role to play in the country’s future. Gantz, 64, is a …

Rival of Netanyahu visits US, signaling wider cracks in Israel’s wartime leadership
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rival of Netanyahu visits US, signaling wider cracks in Israel’s wartime leadership

New Indian Express  

TEL AVIV, Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rebuked a top Cabinet minister arriving in Washington on Sunday for talks with US officials, according to an Israeli official, signaling widening cracks within the country’s leadership nearly five months into its war with Hamas. The trip by Benny Gantz, a centrist political rival who joined Netanyahu’s wartime Cabinet following Hamas’ Oct 7 …

Netanyahu rival’s visit to U.S. highlights cracks within Israel’s wartime leadership
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu rival’s visit to U.S. highlights cracks within Israel’s wartime leadership

LA Times  

Soldiers and friends of Israeli soldier Sgt. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rebuked a top Cabinet minister arriving in Washington on Sunday for talks with U.S. officials, according to an Israeli official, signaling widening cracks within the country’s leadership nearly five months into its war with Hamas. The trip by Benny Gantz, a centrist political rival who joined Netanyahu’s wartime …

Why is Benjamin Netanyahu lashing out at Egypt, Jordan and Qatar?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is Benjamin Netanyahu lashing out at Egypt, Jordan and Qatar?

Al Jazeera  

The Israeli prime minister has criticised regional players since start of the war on Gaza. Israel has accused Egypt of blocking aid deliveries to Gaza and criticised Qatar’s role in mediating the release of Israeli captives. Is Benjamin Netanyahu criticising Cairo, Doha and Amman for political gain, as he faces calls to step down as Israel’s prime minister? Presenter: Nastasya …

Saudi Arabia's top diplomat says it won't recognize Israel without a path to a Palestinian state
11 months ago

Saudi Arabia's top diplomat says it won't recognize Israel without a path to a Palestinian state

The Independent  

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Netanyahu is losing control in Israel. The U.S. is struggling to deal with him.
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu is losing control in Israel. The U.S. is struggling to deal with him.

Politico  

That has made Netanyahu reluctant to take American advice on the war, and it suggests that U.S.-Israeli tensions will grow as Palestinians struggle to survive Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip. “It’s not always clear who’s driving the train” in Israel, said a U.S. official familiar with American-Israeli discussions. Netanyahu, whom many Israelis simply call “Bibi,” is Israel’s longest-serving prime …

Jordan cancels meeting with US President Joe Biden after Gaza hospital blast
1 year, 2 months ago

Jordan cancels meeting with US President Joe Biden after Gaza hospital blast

Op India  

Jordan has canceled a summit with United States President Joe Biden and Egyptian and Palestinian leaders to discuss Gaza scheduled in Amman on Wednesday, Al Jazeera reported quoting the country’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. Biden had been scheduled to meet with Jordan’s King Abdullah, Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Palestinian Authority president Mahmound Abbas after first visiting Israel. “After …

Israel and US discussing possible Biden visit after Netanyahu extends invitation
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel and US discussing possible Biden visit after Netanyahu extends invitation

CNN  

Washington CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited President Joe Biden to visit Israel soon, and both countries are discussing the possibility, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. If it did materialize, a trip would amount to a dramatic show of support by Biden for Israel as the country responds to last weekend’s devastating attacks by …

In Beirut, Iran’s foreign minister warns war could spread if Israeli bombardment of Gaza continues
1 year, 2 months ago

In Beirut, Iran’s foreign minister warns war could spread if Israeli bombardment of Gaza continues

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Iran’s foreign minister warned Friday that if Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip don’t stop immediately, the violence could spread to other parts of the Middle East. Amirabdollahian spoke to reporters in Beirut after a meeting with his Lebanese counterpart, during which the two officials called for an end to Israel’s attacks on Gaza. There have been concerns …

Benjamin Netanyahu may face this political crisis amid Hamas surprise attack
1 year, 2 months ago

Benjamin Netanyahu may face this political crisis amid Hamas surprise attack

Hindustan Times  

All partners in Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition approved a proposed expansion of the government to include politicians now in the opposition, a statement from his Likud party said following the shock Hamas attack from Gaza and Israel's build-up for war. Israel-Palestine Latest: Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu This comes as Tel Aviv vowed to take "mighty revenge" after …

Israeli foreign minister opens visit to Bahrain. It’s his first to any of Israel’s new Arab allies
1 year, 3 months ago

Israeli foreign minister opens visit to Bahrain. It’s his first to any of Israel’s new Arab allies

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s foreign minister on Sunday opened a visit to Bahrain that comes as the countries mark the third anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. It was the first visit by Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to any of the four countries that normalized ties with Israel under the 2020 U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords. The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain …

Road to normalising ties with Saudi Arabia ‘still long’: Israeli official
1 year, 4 months ago

Road to normalising ties with Saudi Arabia ‘still long’: Israeli official

Al Jazeera  

Members of Israel’s hard-right government have ruled out concessions to Palestinians as part of any deal with Riyadh. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s national security adviser says the road to normalising ties with Saudi Arabia is “still long” as members of his far-right government rule out concessions to Palestinians as part of any deal. “I can identify with what the …

Israeli Parliament approves key part of Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul as Opposition exits chamber
1 year, 5 months ago

Israeli Parliament approves key part of Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul as Opposition exits chamber

The Hindu  

Israeli lawmakers on July 24 approved a key portion of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s divisive plan to reshape the country’s justice system despite massive protests that have exposed unprecedented fissures in Israeli society. The vote reflected the determination of Mr. Netanyahu and his far-right allies to move ahead with the plan, which has tested the delicate social ties that bind …

Biden makes belated invite for Israeli PM Netanyahu to visit US
1 year, 5 months ago

Biden makes belated invite for Israeli PM Netanyahu to visit US

Al Jazeera  

Netanyahu has been back in power since the start of the year amid criticism of Israeli government policy. President Joe Biden, after a lengthy delay, has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the United States for an official visit later this year, the White House and the prime minister’s office said. The Israeli statement said Netanyahu told Biden he …

Biden to meet Israel's Netanyahu after months of tension
1 year, 5 months ago

Biden to meet Israel's Netanyahu after months of tension

NPR  

Biden to meet Israel's Netanyahu after months of tension Enlarge this image toggle caption Ohad Zwigenberg/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Ohad Zwigenberg/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Biden later this year, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Monday. It also follows months of tensions between the U.S. and Israel over Netanyahu's …

Netanyahu says China has invited him for a state visit
1 year, 5 months ago

Netanyahu says China has invited him for a state visit

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that he has received an invitation for an official visit to China, but did not disclose whether or when the trip would take place. The invitation follows several recent overtures by Beijing to increase its diplomatic footprint in the region and comes at a time of heightened friction between the Biden …

Israel-Palestine conflict | Netanyahu walks a tightrope after post-talks violence
1 year, 9 months ago

Israel-Palestine conflict | Netanyahu walks a tightrope after post-talks violence

The Hindu  

The U.S.-brokered summit has barely ended with pledges to calm violence and slow Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank when Palestinian homes were set ablaze by Jewish settlers in retaliation to a deadly Palestinian gun ambush. "If anything like what happened last night resumes and gives Washington reason to suspect that Netanyahu is impotent in handling it, they will …

Exclusive: Netanyahu says don’t get ‘hung up’ on peace with Palestinians first
1 year, 10 months ago

Exclusive: Netanyahu says don’t get ‘hung up’ on peace with Palestinians first

CNN  

CNN — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said people can get “hung up” on peace negotiations with the Palestinians, saying he has opted for a different approach in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday. Video Ad Feedback Tapper challenges Netanyahu on his controversial proposal that has sparked massive protests 06:22 - Source: CNN When asked about US concerns …

Netanyahu given chance to form most right-wing, religious government in Israeli history
2 years, 1 month ago

Netanyahu given chance to form most right-wing, religious government in Israeli history

LA Times  

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, celebrate after the first exit poll results in the Nov. 1 parliamentary elections. Israel’s president Friday asked Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new government, presenting the former longtime prime minister — who is currently standing trial on corruption charges — with the chance to end years of political instability in …

Netanyahu set to return to power in Israel after PM concedes
2 years, 1 month ago

Netanyahu set to return to power in Israel after PM concedes

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday appeared set to return to power as head of Israel’s most right-wing government ever after winning this week’s national election, with the current caretaker prime minister conceding defeat. Final results showed Mr. Netanyahu’s Likud Party and its ultranationalist and religious partners capturing a solid majority in Israel’s Knesset, or parliament. Israel on Tuesday …

Middle East round-up: Netanyahu’s back, back again
2 years, 1 month ago

Middle East round-up: Netanyahu’s back, back again

Al Jazeera  

Netanyahu back as Israeli PM, Saudi investment in Twitter, and police violence in Iran. Netanyahu went and made new friends – namely Itamar Ben-Gvir, who once proudly displayed in his office a picture of an Israeli who massacred 29 Palestinians, and Bezalel Smotrich, who has said that the founders of Israel didn’t “finish the job” when they failed to get …

Netanyahu is back. Here’s what that means for Israel
2 years, 1 month ago

Netanyahu is back. Here’s what that means for Israel

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Iran protests Iran indicted about 1,000 people in Tehran province for their alleged involvement in nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody, state-news IRNA said on Monday. The digest Iran prepares to …

Israel hopes Biden trip helps tighten ties with Saudi Arabia
2 years, 6 months ago

Israel hopes Biden trip helps tighten ties with Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel is looking to U.S. President Joe Biden’s Mideast trip next month to bolster its efforts to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia, a country with which it does not have official ties, according to Israel’s foreign minister. At a news conference in Jerusalem, Lapid was asked about his expectations from Biden’s expected stop in the kingdom and first …

Israel president on 1st visit to UAE amid regional tension
2 years, 10 months ago

Israel president on 1st visit to UAE amid regional tension

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel’s figurehead president met the powerful crown prince of Abu Dhabi on Sunday on the first official visit to the United Arab Emirates by the country’s head of state, the latest sign of deepening ties between the two nations as tensions rise in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett last month made his first …

Israeli president to make first-ever state visit to UAE
2 years, 10 months ago

Israeli president to make first-ever state visit to UAE

Al Jazeera  

Isaac Herzog will travel with the first lady and will meet Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the January 30-31 trip. Israel’s President Isaac Herzog will make a historic visit to the UAE at the end of the month, his office has said, in the latest high-profile diplomatic trip since the countries normalised ties. Herzog’s …

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