“The nature of the relationship between Israel and the United States is asymmetrical; we are kind of a ‘client state,’” he explained.
Category: 1. Israel
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Donald Trump interfering too much in Israeli affairs – ex-diplomat
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WATCH: Hundreds of Israeli demonstrators block aid trucks en route to Gaza for first time in months
The organization cited Hamas violating the hostage deal, killing two IDF soldiers, and failing to return the killed hostages as reasons for blocking the aid.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at US Army headquarters in Kiryat Gat
<p>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived at noon (Friday) at US Army Headquarters in Kiryat Gat.</p><p>He received a briefing on activities and met with senior IDF officials.</p>
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President Trump Says Israel Is ‘Behaving Very Nicely’ Regarding Postwar Deal, Claims West Bank Annexation Won’t Happen
US President Donald Trump downplayed an Israeli Knesset preliminary bill calling for annexation of the West Bank and said Israel was “behaving very nicely” regarding compliance with his 20-point Gaza cease-fire and postwar…
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After 738 days in Gaza, hostage survivor Alon Ohel returns home to begin healing
Alon Ohel, a 24-year-old Israeli musician held hostage by Hamas for 738 days, was released Friday from Rabin Medical Center, where he had been recovering since his return from Gaza. He is now heading to his family home in the Misgav Regional…
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US, Israel seek to limit UN role in Gaza post-war stabilization force
According to the official, the move is intended to provide international backing for the force without imposing restrictive conditions on Israel or granting the Security Council direct involvement in Gaza’s security management.
Prime Minister…
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Protests mount as crime wave in Arab cities claims 209th victim this year
A 53-year-old man was killed Thursday night in Tamra, after unknown assailants ambushed him and his wife in the couple’s home.
The victim, Muhammad Wafiq Hejazi, was the 209th Arab citizen to fall victim to homicide since the start of the…
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Friday Focus with Lazar Berman: Does Israel rely on the US to end its wars?
Welcome to The Times of Israel’s newest podcast series, Friday Focus. Each Friday, join host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what’s behind the news that spins the…
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A Lower Threshold is Not the Electoral Reform Israel Needs
Instead of debating electoral reforms that seek to preserve and protect the political interests of those in power, let us focus on electoral reform, such as a semi-open ballot system, that would improve…
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Coalition weakens by two seats in Israel’s Knesset
Coalition weakens by two seats in Israel’s Knesset | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Israel News/Israel PoliticsThe weakening of the coalition bloc is primarily due to the Religious Zionism party falling short of the electoral threshold.Prime…
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