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(MENAFN) Israeli officials are reportedly worried that the United States may move ahead with a limited agreement with Iran that does not fully address key elements of Tehran’s nuclear program, according to reports citing Israeli media sources.

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(MENAFN) South Korea confirmed Thursday that Israel has released two of its nationals detained earlier this week after their vessels, part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud aid flotilla, were seized by Israeli forces.

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(MENAFN) South Korea has confirmed that Israel has released two South Korean nationals who were detained earlier this week while taking part in a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) All detained members of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla and Freedom Flotilla Coalition have been freed from Israel's Ktziot prison and are being processed for deportation, Israeli rights organization Adalah confirmed Thursday.

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(MENAFN) Israel’s High Court has rejected a petition from international humanitarian organizations working in Palestinian territories and given them 30 days to provide employee lists to the government or face suspension of their activities,...

Prime Minister of Canada

CANADA, May 25 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog.

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(MENAFN) Israeli authorities on Wednesday issued demolition orders targeting eight Palestinian homes and other structures in the town of Hizma, located northeast of occupied East Jerusalem, citing lack of construction permits.

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(MENAFN) Israel's High Court has dealt a major blow to international humanitarian operations in Palestinian territories, rejecting a legal challenge brought by nearly two dozen aid organizations and issuing a hard 30-day ultimatum: hand over...

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(MENAFN) Israel's Knesset took its first formal step toward dissolution Wednesday, as lawmakers from both coalition and opposition benches voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill to disband the parliament in a preliminary reading.

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(MENAFN) Israeli parliamentarians granted preliminary approval Wednesday to legislation that would dissolve the Knesset, potentially accelerating the country's next general election by several weeks.

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(MENAFN) Israeli forces have intercepted at least 39 of 51 vessels belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid bound for Gaza, according to the operation's organizers.

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(MENAFN) Israeli forces took control of more than 40 vessels from the 54-boat Global Sumud flotilla heading toward Gaza on Tuesday, according to reports from Israeli media outlets.

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(MENAFN) Israeli forces have taken control of more than 40 vessels belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla headed toward Gaza, according to reports citing Israeli media.

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(MENAFN) Israeli opposition parties mounted a unified push Monday, urging parliamentarians to back a bill that would dissolve the Knesset — with a preliminary vote expected as early as next Wednesday.

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(MENAFN) The United States reportedly used a significantly larger share of its missile defense interceptors than Israel during the recent Iran-related conflict, according to reports citing unnamed US officials.

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(MENAFN) Greek campaigners who were unlawfully held by Israel after joining the Global Sumud Flotilla headed toward Gaza returned to Athens on Friday, describing alleged mistreatment and torture they say they endured during their detention period....

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(MENAFN) The European Union has reiterated its appeal for all parties involved in the Israel–Lebanon conflict to fully respect the current ceasefire, while stressing the need to protect humanitarian personnel and uphold international humanitarian...

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(MENAFN) Finland has said it will request an explanation from Israel’s ambassador regarding the treatment of activists detained from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, according to statements from the Finnish Foreign Ministry.

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(MENAFN) Somalia has strongly criticized Somaliland after the self-declared breakaway region moved forward with plans to open a diplomatic mission in Israel, describing the step as unlawful and a challenge to Somalia’s sovereignty, according to...

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(MENAFN) Members of the European Parliament have criticized Israel over its treatment of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla after Israeli forces intercepted and detained them in international waters earlier this week.