JERUSALEM, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he would not retire from politics if he receives a pardon from the country’s president in his years-long corruption trial.
Asked by a reporter if planned on…
Category: 3. Middle East
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‘It’s all over’: how Iran abandoned Assad to his fate days before fall
As city after city fell to a lightning rebel offensive in Syria last December, Iranian forces and diplomats supporting Bashar al-Assad saw the writing on the wall, abandoning the longtime ruler days before his ousting, sources told AFP.
During…
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Netanyahu says phase one of Gaza truce ‘almost’ complete, alongside Germany’s Merz
In joint presser with visiting chancellor, PM says he’ll discuss ‘more difficult’ second phase with Trump this month, rejects PA statehood, says he won’t quit politics for a pardon
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UK police wrongly told MPs Jewish community supported Maccabi Tel Aviv ban – report
Senior West Midlands officer sends apology letter to Birmingham community after incorrectly assuring lawmakers that local Jews were consulted and backed banning Israeli fans
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Netanyahu expects to move to Gaza truce second phase soon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday he expected the second phase of the US-sponsored ceasefire plan for Gaza to begin soon, and said he would meet President Donald Trump this month.
The truce, in effect since October 10, has…
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Shoes with Star of David spark arrests in Lebanon
Shoes with Star of David spark arrests in Lebanon | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastFive people were subsequently arrested in coordinated operations in Sidon, Wadi al-Zayna, al-Shahabiya, Nabatieh, and Tyre.A Star of David emblazoned…
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Saudi F-35 sale triggers Israeli concern, though military edge may remain intact
Experts say Israel’s air superiority can withstand US sending advanced fighter jets to Riyadh, but worry deal puts normalization on ice out and could trigger regional arms race
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Israeli PM says he will meet Trump, second phase of Gaza plan ‘close’
JERUSALEM, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he will meet President Donald Trump later this month, saying a second phase of the U.S. president’s Gaza plan was close.
The meeting will discuss possible…
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Ahmed al-Sharaa rejects Israeli push for southern buffer zone
Ahmed al-Sharaa rejects Israeli push for southern buffer zone | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastSyria’s leader has been focused on other issues throughout the year, including seeking sanctions relief for Syria.Syrian President Ahmed…
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Daily Briefing Dec. 7: Day 793 – Trump peace plan partners pile on Israel at Doha Forum
Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.
US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode.
Magid…
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