Israel OKs gestures to Palestinians after high-level meet
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's defense minister on Monday announced a series of gestures aimed at strengthening the Palestinian Authority, including plans to loan $150 million to the cash-strapped autonomy government in the occupied West Bank.
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Israel OKs gestures to Palestinians after high-level meet
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's defense minister on Monday announced a series of gestures aimed at strengthening the Palestinian Authority, including plans to loan $150 million to the cash-strapped autonomy government in the occupied West Bank.
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Israel OKs gestures to Palestinians after high-level meet
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's defense minister on Monday announced a series of gestures aimed at strengthening the Palestinian Authority, including plans to loan $150 million to the cash-strapped autonomy government in the occupied West Bank.
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Israeli airstrikes target Gaza sites, first since cease-fire
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli aircraft carried out a series of airstrikes at militant sites in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, the first such raids since a shaky cease-fire ended the war with Hamas last month.
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Israeli airstrikes target Gaza sites, first since cease-fire
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli aircraft carried out a series of airstrikes at militant sites in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, the first such raids since a shaky cease-fire ended the war with Hamas last month.
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Israeli airstrikes target Gaza sites, first since cease-fire
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli aircraft carried out a series of airstrikes at militant sites in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, the first such raids since a shaky cease-fire ended the war with Hamas last month.
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Israelis march in east Jerusalem in test for new government
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hundreds of Israeli ultranationalists, some chanting “Death to Arabs,” paraded Tuesday in east Jerusalem in a show of force that threatened to spark renewed violence just weeks after a war with Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. Palestinians in Gaza responded by launching incendiary balloons that caused …
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New Israeli coalition starts work; Netanyahu vows to oust it
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s new governing coalition promised to reach out to neglected foreign allies as well as to heal divisiveness at home after securing a razor-thin margin to oust Benjamin Netanyahu. But the longtime leader showed no signs of backing down, vowing Monday to depose his rivals and saying …
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Israel's new government gets to work after Netanyahu ouster
JERUSALEM (AP) — For the first time in 12 years, Israelis on Monday woke up to a new prime minister, after Naftali Bennett secured the backing of parliament and ousted longtime leader Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Hamas fires rockets deep into Israel, escalating tensions
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip fired rockets toward Jerusalem on Monday, setting off air raid sirens throughout the city, after hundreds of Palestinians were hurt in clashes with Israeli police at a flashpoint religious site in the contested holy city.
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Israeli police change route of contentious Jerusalem march
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police have changed the route of a contentious march by Jewish ultranationalists in Jerusalem, in an apparent attempt to avoid confrontations with Palestinian protesters.
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Netanyahu vows Hamas will pay 'heavy price' for rocket fire
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the Hamas militant group of crossing a “red line” with its rocket attack on Jerusalem and promised a tough response.
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Palestinians: 20 killed in fighting, including 9 children
JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian health officials in the Gaza Strip say a total of 20 people, including nine children, have been killed in fighting with Israel.
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Air raid sirens, explosions heard in Jerusalem amid tensions
JERUSALEM (AP) — Explosions have been heard in Jerusalem after air raid sirens sounded.
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Hamas fires rockets at Jerusalem after clashes at mosque
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas militants fired dozens of rockets into Israel on Monday, including a barrage that set off air raid sirens as far away as Jerusalem, after hundreds of Palestinians were hurt in clashes with Israeli police at a flashpoint religious site in the contested holy city.
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Gaza health officials: 9 killed in blast in northern Gaza
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza health officials say nine people, including three children, have died in a blast in the northern Gaza Strip.
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Israeli police and Palestinians clash at Jerusalem holy site
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police firing tear gas, stun grenades and rubber bullets clashed with stone-throwing Palestinians at a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site on Monday, the latest in a series of confrontations that threatened to push the contested city toward wider conflict.
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Israel's Netanyahu in court as parties weigh in on his fate
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumed Monday, with a key witness painting a picture of an image-obsessed Israeli leader forcing a prominent news site to flatter his family and smear his opponents.
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Israeli president picks Netanyahu to try to form government
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s president handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the difficult task on Tuesday of trying to form a government from the country’s splintered parliament, giving the embattled leader a chance to prolong his lengthy term in office while he stands trial on corruption charges.
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Israel's Netanyahu in court as parties weigh in on his fate
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumed Monday, with a key witness painting a picture of an image-obsessed Israeli leader forcing a prominent news site to flatter his family and smear his opponents.
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Israel's Netanyahu in court as parties weigh in on his fate
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumed Monday, with a key witness painting a picture of an image-obsessed Israeli leader forcing a prominent news site to flatter his family and smear his opponents.
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Israel's PM lashes out at prosecutors in corruption trial
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at prosecutors in his corruption trial, accusing them of trying to oust him.
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Israel's Netanyahu sees prospects fade as his trial resumes
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumed Monday, with a key witness painting a picture of an image-obsessed Israeli leader forcing a prominent news site to flatter his family and smear his opponents.
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Israeli PM back in court as parties weigh in on his fate
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumed Monday, with a key witness painting a picture of an image-obsessed Israeli leader forcing a prominent news site to flatter his family and smear his opponents.
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Israel PM back in court as parties weigh in on his fate
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was back in court for his corruption trial on Monday as the country's political parties were set to weigh in on whether he should form the next government after a closely divided election or step down to focus on his legal woes.
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Israel's dilemma: Can the unvaccinated return to workplaces?
JERUSALEM (AP) — After spending much of the past year in lockdown, Tel Aviv makeup artist Artyom Kavnatsky was ready to get back to work. But when he showed up for a recent photo shoot, his employer turned him away. The reason? He had not been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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Israel's dilemma: Can the unvaccinated return to workplaces?
JERUSALEM (AP) — After spending much of the past year in lockdown, Tel Aviv makeup artist Artyom Kavnatsky was ready to get back to work. But when he showed up for a recent photo shoot, his employer turned him away. The reason? He had not been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Israel's dilemma: Can the unvaccinated return to workplaces?
JERUSALEM (AP) — After spending much of the past year in lockdown, Tel Aviv makeup artist Artyom Kavnatsky was ready to get back to work. But when he showed up for a recent photo shoot, his employer turned him away. The reason? He had not been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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Israel's dilemma: Can the unvaccinated return to workplaces?
JERUSALEM (AP) — After spending much of the past year in lockdown, Tel Aviv makeup artist Artyom Kavnatsky was ready to get back to work. But when he showed up for a recent photo shoot, his employer turned him away. The reason? He had not been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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EXPLAINER: Israelis vote in fourth election in 2 years
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is holding its fourth election in two years on Tuesday, with nearly 6.6 million citizens eligible to vote for the 24th Knesset, or parliament. It is widely seen as a one-issue referendum, with the electorate almost evenly divided on whether longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should …
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EXPLAINER: Israelis vote in fourth election in 2 years
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is holding its fourth election in two years on Tuesday, with nearly 6.6 million citizens eligible to vote for the 24th Knesset, or parliament. It is widely seen as a one-issue referendum, with the electorate almost evenly divided on whether longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should …
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EXPLAINER: Israelis vote in fourth election in 2 years
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is holding its fourth election in two years on Tuesday, with nearly 6.6 million citizens eligible to vote for the 24th Knesset, or parliament. It is widely seen as a one-issue referendum, with the electorate almost evenly divided on whether longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Gulf opens door to public Jewish life amid Israel ties
JERUSALEM (AP) — Half a year after the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain established diplomatic relations with Israel, discreet Jewish communities in the Gulf Arab states that once lived in the shadow of the Arab-Israeli conflict are adopting a more public profile.
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Gulf opens door to public Jewish life amid Israel ties
JERUSALEM (AP) — Half a year after the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain established diplomatic relations with Israel, discreet Jewish communities in the Gulf Arab states that once lived in the shadow of the Arab-Israeli conflict are adopting a more public profile.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Gulf opens door to public Jewish life amid Israel ties
JERUSALEM (AP) — Half a year after the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain established diplomatic relations with Israel, discreet Jewish communities in the Gulf Arab states that once lived in the shadow of the Arab-Israeli conflict are adopting a more public profile.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Gulf opens door to public Jewish life amid Israel ties
JERUSALEM (AP) — Half a year after the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain established diplomatic relations with Israel, discreet Jewish communities in the Gulf Arab states that once lived in the shadow of the Arab-Israeli conflict are adopting a more public profile.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Tel Aviv mayor announces run for parliament with new party
JERUSALEM (AP) — Tel Aviv's mayor announced Tuesday he was forming a new faction in the upcoming Israeli parliamentary elections as the once-formidable Blue and White party began disintegrating ahead of the March vote.
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Israel on cusp of fourth national elections in two years
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel appeared headed to its fourth election in two years on Tuesday after a last-ditch effort to keep the government afloat and push off the automatic dissolution of parliament failed.
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Israel on cusp of fourth national elections in two years
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel appeared headed to its fourth election in two years on Tuesday after a last-ditch effort to keep the government afloat and push off the automatic dissolution of parliament failed.
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With eye on Iran, Israel tests missile defense system
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Defense Ministry said Tuesday it conducted a series of successful live fire drills with its multi-range missile-defense system, providing protection against threats posed by arch-enemy Iran and its proxies along Israel's northern and southern borders.
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Israeli court backs extradition in Australia child sex case
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal challenging the extradition of a former teacher wanted in Australia on charges of child sex abuse, clearing the way for her to stand trial after a six-year legal saga.
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Israel court upholds Australia extradition in child sex case
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal challenging the extradition of a former teacher wanted in Australia on charges of child sex abuse, clearing the way for her to stand trial after a six-year legal saga.
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Israeli tribunal backs soldier's plea deal in fatal shooting
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli military tribunal has upheld a contentious plea bargain that avoids jail time for a soldier who killed a Palestinian man and seriously wounded another in the West Bank last year.
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Israel urges citizens to avoid Gulf, cites Iran threat
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government on Thursday urged its citizens to avoid travel to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, citing threats of Iranian attacks.
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Israel urges citizens to avoid Gulf, cites Iran threat
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government on Thursday urged its citizens to avoid travel to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, citing threats of Iranian attacks.
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Israeli parliament takes step toward new national elections
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel took a major step toward plunging into its fourth national election in under two years on Wednesday as lawmakers — supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main coalition partner — passed a preliminary proposal to dissolve parliament.
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Israeli lawmakers take a step toward new national elections
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel took a major step toward plunging into its fourth national election in under two years on Wednesday as lawmakers — supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main coalition partner — passed a preliminary proposal to dissolve parliament.
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Israeli lawmakers pass proposal to dissolve parliament
JERUSALEM (AP) — With support from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main coalition partner, Israeli lawmakers on Wednesday passed a preliminary proposal to dissolve the parliament in a major step toward plunging the country into its fourth national election in under two years.
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Israel-Lebanon maritime border talks postponed
JERUSALEM (AP) — Talks between Israel and Lebanon over disputed maritime borders that were scheduled to take place this week have been postponed, Israeli and Lebanese officials said Monday.
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Reports: Israeli PM flew to Saudi Arabia, met crown prince
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli media reported Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Saudi Arabia for a clandestine meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which would mark the first known encounter between senior Israeli and Saudi officials.
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With no visitors, Jerusalem citadel undergoes major facelift
JERUSALEM (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic may be keeping tourists away from Jerusalem's ancient citadel, but it has created a rare opportunity for the site to launch a massive restoration and conservation project.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Officer may face charges in killing of autistic Palestinian
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli prosecutors on Wednesday recommended charging a police officer with reckless manslaughter in the deadly shooting of an autistic Palestinian man in Jerusalem's Old City earlier this year.
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Emirati officials pay first Israel visit after forging ties
JERUSALEM (AP) — A delegation of senior Emirati officials visited Israel on Tuesday for the first time since the two countries agreed to normalize relations, where they signed a slew of bilateral agreements meant to solidify their new ties.
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Israel, Bahrain sign deal establishing formal ties
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Bahrain on Sunday agreed to establish formal diplomatic relations, making the small Gulf country the fourth Arab state to normalize ties with Israel.
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Israel, Bahrain sign deal establishing formal ties
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Bahrain on Sunday agreed to establish formal diplomatic relations, making the small Gulf country the fourth Arab state to normalize ties with Israel.
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Israel, Bahrain sign deal establishing formal ties
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Bahrain on Sunday agreed to establish formal diplomatic relations, making the small Gulf country the fourth Arab state to normalize ties with Israel.
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US, Israeli envoys fly to Bahrain to advance nascent ties
JERUSALEM (AP) — A high-level delegation of American and Israeli officials landed in Bahrain on Sunday on a mission to cement an agreement to establish formal diplomatic relations between Israel and the Gulf Arab state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Israeli high court orders parliament vote on new speaker
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Supreme Court on Monday ordered the parliament speaker to hold an election for his successor by Wednesday, deepening a standoff between opponents and supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Israel parliament speaker shuts Knesset, enraging opposition
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Knesset speaker Wednesday abruptly adjourned all parliamentary meetings until next week, apparently a response to the new coronavirus, in a move that froze opposition efforts to discuss bills seeking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ouster.
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