Israel
Netanyahu’s woes mirror those of his ally Trump
Middle East
November 23, 2019
Netanyahu’s woes mirror those of his ally Trump
JERUSALEM (AP) — He was accused of using his high office to advance his personal political interests. He derided the…
Israel’s Netanyahu faces calls to quit but is defiant in crisis
Middle East
November 23, 2019
Israel’s Netanyahu faces calls to quit but is defiant in crisis
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced calls to resign over a corruption scandal on Friday, as senior…
Netanyahu charged with corruption, says he won’t resign
Middle East
November 22, 2019
Netanyahu charged with corruption, says he won’t resign
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he would not resign despite being charged with bribery,…
Likud rival of Israeli PM says party primary way forward
Middle East
November 21, 2019
Likud rival of Israeli PM says party primary way forward
JERUSALEM (AP) — In the first sign of rebellion with Israel’s ruling right-wing Likud, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s top party…
Death toll from Israeli airstrikes in Syria rises to 21 fighters, 2 civilians: Monitor
Middle East
November 21, 2019
Death toll from Israeli airstrikes in Syria rises to 21 fighters, 2 civilians: Monitor
Israel said its warplanes carried out a “very intense” attack against Iranian forces and Syrian army targets in Syria on…
Israel faces likely third election amid Bibi-Gantz standoff
Middle East
November 20, 2019
Israel faces likely third election amid Bibi-Gantz standoff
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is no closer to a breakthrough out of its political paralysis and with the clock running…
Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria; 11 reported killed
Middle East
November 20, 2019
Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria; 11 reported killed
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said it struck dozens of Iranian targets in Syria on Wednesday, carrying out…
US faces Palestinian, international criticism of Israel settlement move
Middle East
November 20, 2019
US faces Palestinian, international criticism of Israel settlement move
The United States faced stiff international and Palestinian criticism Tuesday over its decision to no longer consider Israeli settlements illegal,…
Amr Waked faces criticism for joining movie starring Israeli actress
Cinema/TV
November 19, 2019
Amr Waked faces criticism for joining movie starring Israeli actress
Egyptian actor Amr Waked came under fire on social media after announcing on Saturday that he will be joining the…
US angers Palestinians with reversal on Israeli settlements
Middle East
November 19, 2019
US angers Palestinians with reversal on Israeli settlements
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday said it no longer considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank to…