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US presses ahead with modest Mideast plans despite election uncertainty
Read full article: US presses ahead with modest Mideast plans despite election uncertaintyWith the U.S. presidential election just a week away, the Biden administration is not giving up hope for short-term deals for cease-fires between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
'We all failed you.' Heartbreak at funeral for Israeli-American hostage in Jerusalem
Read full article: 'We all failed you.' Heartbreak at funeral for Israeli-American hostage in JerusalemAn Israeli-American family that became an international symbol in the struggle to free hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza lay their son to rest on Monday after the discovery of his body and those of five others brought a fresh outpouring of grief.
Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same
Read full article: Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the sameU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same, without saying whether the latest draft had addressed concerns cited by the militant group.
Settler rampage in West Bank sparks rare condemnation from Israeli leaders
Read full article: Settler rampage in West Bank sparks rare condemnation from Israeli leadersIsraeli leaders have roundly condemned a settler attack that killed one Palestinian and torched homes and cars in the occupied West Bank.
Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hezbollah after weekend strike as US warns against escalation
Read full article: Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hezbollah after weekend strike as US warns against escalationIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Israel's response would be "severe" as he blamed Hezbollah for a weekend rocket strike from Lebanon that killed 12 children.
Biden's withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challenges
Read full article: Biden's withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challengesJoe Biden’s withdrawal from the U.S. presidential race injects greater uncertainty into the world at a time when Western leaders are grappling with wars in Ukraine and Gaza, a more assertive China in Asia and the rise of the far right in Europe.
UK Foreign Secretary visits Israel and West Bank and calls for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza
Read full article: UK Foreign Secretary visits Israel and West Bank and calls for an immediate cease-fire in GazaThe new British foreign secretary has called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza during a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories, his second international trip since Labour’s resounding victory in elections earlier this month.
Michael Douglas pays solidarity visit to southern Israel
Read full article: Michael Douglas pays solidarity visit to southern IsraelMichael Douglas has paid a solidarity visit to an Israeli kibbutz that was hit hard in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that sparked Israel’s war against the Islamic militant group.
Blinken presses Hamas to seal cease-fire with Israel, says 'the time is now' for a deal
Read full article: Blinken presses Hamas to seal cease-fire with Israel, says 'the time is now' for a dealU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Israeli leaders in his push for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas to impress on them that “the time is now" for an agreement that would free hostages and bring a pause in the nearly seven months of war.
Netanyahu brushes off calls for restraint, saying Israel will decide how to respond to Iran's attack
Read full article: Netanyahu brushes off calls for restraint, saying Israel will decide how to respond to Iran's attackIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will be the one to decide whether and how to respond to Iran’s major air assault over the weekend.
Kagame blames the word's inaction as Rwanda commemorates the 1994 genocide with lingering scars
Read full article: Kagame blames the word's inaction as Rwanda commemorates the 1994 genocide with lingering scarsRwandan President Paul Kagame has blamed the inaction of the international community for allowing the 1994 genocide to happen as Rwanda commemorated 30 years since an estimated 800,000 people were killed by government-backed extremists.
Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nation
Read full article: Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nationRwanda is preparing to mark the 30th anniversary of the genocide against its minority Tutsi as new mass graves are still being discovered across the country in a grim reminder of the scale of the killings.
The Netherlands opens a Holocaust museum as protesters oppose Israeli president's presence
Read full article: The Netherlands opens a Holocaust museum as protesters oppose Israeli president's presenceThe Netherlands has opened a National Holocaust Museum in a ceremony presided over by the Dutch king and Israel's President Isaac Herzog, whose presence triggered protests by pro-Palestinian groups.
Israel's president says the UN world court misrepresented his comments in its genocide ruling
Read full article: Israel's president says the UN world court misrepresented his comments in its genocide rulingIsrael’s president has accused the U.N. world court of misquoting him in a ruling that ordered Israel to take steps to protect Palestinians and prevent a genocide in the Gaza Strip.
In Davos, Israel's president calls ties with Saudi Arabia key to ending war in Gaza
Read full article: In Davos, Israel's president calls ties with Saudi Arabia key to ending war in GazaIsrael’s president says normalizing ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia would be a key element of ending the war with Hamas and a game-changer for the entire Middle East.
At Davos, conflict, climate change and AI get top billing as leaders converge for elite meeting
Read full article: At Davos, conflict, climate change and AI get top billing as leaders converge for elite meetingClimate, conflict and the rise of artificial intelligence round out a to-do list of global priorities at this year’s edition of the World Economic Forum gabfest of business, political and other elites.
Ahead of meeting with US envoy, Israeli president says now isn't time to discuss 2-state solution
Read full article: Ahead of meeting with US envoy, Israeli president says now isn't time to discuss 2-state solutionIsrael’s president has joined the ranks of high-ranking Israeli officials to speak out against a two-state solution after the war in Gaza.
Takeaways from Friday's events at UN climate conference known as COP28
Read full article: Takeaways from Friday's events at UN climate conference known as COP28Friday was a day for speechmaking at the United Nations annual climate conference known as COP28, as heads of state each gave short speeches to deliver their views on the planet’s climate crisis, what their nation is doing and what they think others should do.
Tens of thousands of supporters of Israel rally in Washington, crying 'never again'
Read full article: Tens of thousands of supporters of Israel rally in Washington, crying 'never again'Supporters of Israel have rallied by the tens of thousands on Washington's National Mall, voicing solidarity in the fight against Hamas and crying “never again.”.
Schumer says he's leading a bipartisan group of senators to Israel to show 'unwavering' US support
Read full article: Schumer says he's leading a bipartisan group of senators to Israel to show 'unwavering' US supportSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is headed to Israel this weekend to discuss what resources the United States can provide for its war against Hamas.
Israeli parliament takes first major step in Netanyahu's contentious overhaul, deepening divisions
Read full article: Israeli parliament takes first major step in Netanyahu's contentious overhaul, deepening divisionsIsrael’s parliament has approved the first major law in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious plan to overhaul the country’s judicial system.
Israeli president seeks to reassure Congress on his country's democracy, U.S. ties
Read full article: Israeli president seeks to reassure Congress on his country's democracy, U.S. tiesIsrael's president sought to reassure Congress about the state of Israel’s democracy and the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Israeli president tells Congress his country is committed to democracy but concedes 'painful debate'
Read full article: Israeli president tells Congress his country is committed to democracy but concedes 'painful debate'Israel's president sought to reassure Congress about the state of Israel’s democracy and the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Biden administration to host state leaders Wednesday for summit on making child care more affordable
Read full article: Biden administration to host state leaders Wednesday for summit on making child care more affordablePresident Joe Biden’s administration is hosting state legislators from 41 states to the White House on Wednesday for discussions on how legislatures can make child care more affordable for families.
Israel's Herzog tells Biden its democracy remains sound amid US concerns over judicial overhaul
Read full article: Israel's Herzog tells Biden its democracy remains sound amid US concerns over judicial overhaulIsrael’s figurehead president Isaac Herzog sought to use an Oval Office meeting on Tuesday to assure President Joe Biden that Israel remains committed to democracy.
Biden still concerned about judicial overhaul as he extends invite to meet with Israel's Netanyahu
Read full article: Biden still concerned about judicial overhaul as he extends invite to meet with Israel's NetanyahuPresident Joe Biden has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet in the U.S. this fall, even as he expresses ongoing concerns about Netanyahu’s controversial plans to overhaul his country’s judicial system.
Israel's President Herzog will address Congress to commemorate the 75th anniversary of its statehood
Read full article: Israel's President Herzog will address Congress to commemorate the 75th anniversary of its statehoodIsraeli President Isaac Herzog will address a joint meeting of Congress on July 19 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Israel’s statehood.
OpenAI boss 'heartened' by talks with world leaders over will to contain AI risks
Read full article: OpenAI boss 'heartened' by talks with world leaders over will to contain AI risksThe CEO of OpenAI says he is encouraged by a desire shown by world leaders to contain any risks posed by the artificial intelligence technology his company and others are developing.
Israel president urges unity on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Read full article: Israel president urges unity on Holocaust Remembrance DayIsrael’s president appealed for national unity as the country marked the beginning of Holocaust Remembrance Day after months of mass protests that have roiled the nation.
Israel's Netanyahu may have tough time saving judicial plan
Read full article: Israel's Netanyahu may have tough time saving judicial planPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put his contentious judicial overhaul plan on hold this week, but he has vowed to pass the package through parliament “one way or another.”.
Israeli foreign minister visits Poland to 'restore' ties
Read full article: Israeli foreign minister visits Poland to 'restore' tiesThe Israeli and Polish foreign ministers have met in a step that they are hailing as a breakthrough in restoring a relationship that's been badly damaged for years due to disagreements over how to remember Polish behavior during the Holocaust.
Former Israeli premier urges world leaders to shun Netanyahu
Read full article: Former Israeli premier urges world leaders to shun NetanyahuIsrael’s former prime minister is urging world leaders to shun Israel’s current prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, as he presses ahead with a plan to overhaul Israel’s justice system.
Israel's Netanyahu given chance to form far-right government
Read full article: Israel's Netanyahu given chance to form far-right governmentIsrael’s president has asked former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new government, presenting the longtime leader currently standing trial on corruption charges with the chance to end an era of political instability and elections in Israel with his partners on the far right.
Israel's far-right kingmaker joins memorial for racist rabbi
Read full article: Israel's far-right kingmaker joins memorial for racist rabbiA far-right Israeli lawmaker, whose surging popularity helped propel former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu back to power in last week’s general election, has delivered a glowing tribute at a memorial event for an extremist rabbi assassinated in 1990.
Israeli FM thanks Turkey for foiling attacks on Israelis
Read full article: Israeli FM thanks Turkey for foiling attacks on IsraelisIsrael's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has thanked Turkey for its cooperation in foiling attacks against Israelis and warned Israel would not “sit idly by’ in the face of threats from Iran to its citizens.
World leaders descend on UAE to pay respects to late ruler
Read full article: World leaders descend on UAE to pay respects to late rulerAn array of presidents and prime ministers were descending on the United Arab Emirates from around the world to pay their respects to the federation’s late ruler and greet his successor, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Blinken reassures allies ahead of possible Iran deal
Read full article: Blinken reassures allies ahead of possible Iran dealU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tried to reassure a wary Israel and its Gulf Arab allies ahead of a possible renewal of global powers’ international nuclear deal with Iran.
Israel says outreach to Turkey won't come at Cyprus' expense
Read full article: Israel says outreach to Turkey won't come at Cyprus' expenseIsrael’s president says any bid to improve strained ties between his country and Turkey won’t come at the expense of its “strategic relationship” with neighboring Cyprus.
Swedish FM visits Israel to mend ties after diplomatic rift
Read full article: Swedish FM visits Israel to mend ties after diplomatic riftSweden’s foreign minister is visiting Israel in an effort to mend ties after years in which the two countries have been at odds over the conflict with the Palestinians.
Memorial for Babi Yar victims inaugurated in Ukraine
Read full article: Memorial for Babi Yar victims inaugurated in UkraineThe presidents of Ukraine, Israel and Germany have inaugurated a memorial for the victims of the Babi Yar massacre in Ukraine eight decades after one of the most infamous Nazi mass slaughters of the Holocaust.
Israel delivers booster shots of vaccine to people over 60
Read full article: Israel delivers booster shots of vaccine to people over 60Israeli health authorities began administering coronavirus booster shots Friday to people over 60 who’ve already received both does of a vaccine, in a bid to combat a recent spike in cases.
Arab Israeli diplomat says security guards choked him
Read full article: Arab Israeli diplomat says security guards choked himThe incident trained a spotlight on the ongoing struggles of Israel's Arab citizens, a large minority that makes up about 20% of the population. But what happened after that, he said, was a series of mistakes by security guards unlike anything he had seen before. He also said he understands that Israeli security guards have a job to do. But he said there is an extreme minority of security guards who behave like Rambos, especially when dealing with Arabs. The incident began after the security guard requested from Khaldi to show his ID, according to security rules and regulations, Rosenfeld said.