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Israel considers closing Al-Jazeera - Washington Post Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:41:37 GMT

Washington Post

Israel considers closing Al-Jazeera Washington Post While Israel is not formally part of that effort, the stepped-up pressure appears to have emboldened Netanyahu to look into closing down the channel's local operations as well. Israeli officials have long accused Al-Jazeera of bias against the Jewish ... Israel 'considering shutting down Al-Jazeera bureau' amid crackdown on QatarTelegraph.co.uk Al Jazeera journalists urge Israel not to close bureauThe Jerusalem Post Israel mulls closing Al Jazeera bureau in Jerusalem al-Quds: ReportPress TV Ynetnews all 32 news articles »

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Israel and New Zealand fully restore diplomatic ties - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Tue, 13 Jun 2017 18:46:52 GMT

Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Israel and New Zealand fully restore diplomatic ties Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) — Israel and New Zealand have restored diplomatic ties following the island nation's sponsorship last year of an anti-settlement United Nations resolution. Following monthlong discussions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the ... Israel agrees to restore diplomatic ties with NZRadio New Zealand Israel, New Zealand patch up tiesThe Jerusalem Post Israel returns ambassador to New Zealand, ending diplomatic riftReuters New Zealand Herald -Stuff.co.nz all 38 news articles »

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Pro-Palestine Groups Rebuke Thom Yorke's Defense of Israel Show - RollingStone.com Tue, 13 Jun 2017 16:46:02 GMT

RollingStone.com

Pro-Palestine Groups Rebuke Thom Yorke's Defense of Israel Show RollingStone.com Two pro-Palestine groups have responded to Thom Yorke's defense of Radiohead's decision to perform in Tel Aviv, Israel on July 19th. In April, 47 prominent figures, including Roger Waters and Desmond Tutu, signed an Artists for Palestine U.K. petition ... Artists, Activists Challenge Thom Yorke's Defense of Radiohead's Israel ConcertSPIN Radiohead's Thom Yorke Condemned by Pro-Palestine GroupsPitchfork all 13 news articles »

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In Israel, Democracy Dies in Daylight - Haaretz Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:20:24 GMT

Haaretz

In Israel, Democracy Dies in Daylight Haaretz File photo: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attends a special cabinet meeting for Jerusalem Day, held in the Western Wall tunnels in Jerusalem's Old City, May 28, 2017. Gali Tibbon / AP ... and more »

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Israel agrees to PA request to reduce Gaza electricity - Aljazeera.com Tue, 13 Jun 2017 07:01:55 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Israel agrees to PA request to reduce Gaza electricity Aljazeera.com According to Yoav Mordechai, the Israeli head of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), President Mahmoud Abbas requested Israel to stop supplying electricity to Gaza back in April. The PA declined to comment to Al Jazeera. Israel cuts power supply to Gaza Strip as Palestinian Authority pressures HamasThe Independent Israel approves Palestinian move to pressure Hamas with electricity ...Los Angeles Times The PA's wrongful actions towards Gaza residents do not mean Israel can shirk its responsibility for their fateB'Tselem The Jerusalem Post -The Times of Israel -Telegraph.co.uk -UNRWA all 336 news articles »

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Israel to test fire anti-missile system.... in Alaska - The Jerusalem Post Tue, 13 Jun 2017 15:33:34 GMT

The Jerusalem Post

Israel to test fire anti-missile system.... in Alaska The Jerusalem Post Israel and the United States are concerned that Iran has continued to work on both its nuclear program as well as its ballistic missile program despite international criticism. In light of the perceived missile threat, the two allies have worked ... Israel's Arrow 3 Missile Defense System to Be Tested in Alaska in 2018Algemeiner all 32 news articles »

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Rand Paul: 'Counterproductive' to back Saudi arms deal if supporting Israel - The Hill Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:26:23 GMT

The Hill

Rand Paul: 'Counterproductive' to back Saudi arms deal if supporting Israel The Hill on Tuesday said that supporting a nearly $110 billion arms deal to Saudi Arabia is “counterproductive” to United States support for Israel, an argument that comes as the Senate prepares to vote on a resolution of disapproval against part of President ... Sen. Rand Paul: If you support Israel, you can't support more arms sales to Saudi ArabiaFox News resolution - Senator Rand PaulSenator Rand Paul The Trump Administration Makes Its Case For Arming Saudi Arabia In SecretThe Intercept all 91 news articles »

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Five senior Israel Electric Company employees sentenced in massive Siemens bribery case - The Jerusalem Post Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:13:25 GMT

The Jerusalem Post

Five senior Israel Electric Company employees sentenced in massive Siemens bribery case The Jerusalem Post Siemens, the largest engineering company Israel, has been embroiled in multiple international corruption scandals. In September, Andres Truppe, the former chief financial officer of Siemens Argentina pled guilty to participating in a bribery scheme ... and more »

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This Is How Israel's Air Force Dominates the Middle East - The National Interest Online (blog) Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:48:45 GMT

The National Interest Online (blog)

This Is How Israel's Air Force Dominates the Middle East The National Interest Online (blog) In its early years, Israel took what weapons it could from what buyers it could find. This meant that the IDF often operated with equipment of a variety of vintages, mostly secured from European producers. By the late 1950s, however, Israel had secured ...

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4000 Indian Jews expected to attend PM Modi address in Israel - The Jerusalem Post Tue, 13 Jun 2017 15:02:21 GMT

The Jerusalem Post

4000 Indian Jews expected to attend PM Modi address in Israel The Jerusalem Post According to the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv, Israel is home to approximately 85,000 Jews of Indian-origin, the majority of whom made Israel their home in the 1950s and 1960s. A further 10,000 Indian citizens, primarily caregivers, work in Israel. and more »