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Hardline Israeli politicians & Palestinian groups blast top-level bilateral meeting as ‘betrayal’ of respective countries

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The high-level meeting between Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas has prompted outrage from both Israeli lawmakers and Hamas, which termed it a “betrayal of martyr blood.” … Read More >Hardline Israeli politicians & Palestinian groups blast top-level bilateral meeting as ‘betrayal’ of respective countries

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Benny Gantz: Iranian Deal Should Include Nukes, ‘Oversight’, Tehran’s Activities in Region

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Israel is a fierce opponent to the possible reconstruction of Iran’s 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which it considers not strict enough, and is reportedly contemplating taking part in the negotiation process, presenting its own demands, particularly related to Iran’s ballistic missile programme and alleged support for Hezbollah. … Read More >Benny Gantz: Iranian Deal Should Include Nukes, ‘Oversight’, Tehran’s Activities in Region

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Israel’s Defence Minister Temporarily Replaces Prime Minister Undergoing Medical Checks

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Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz will assume the prime minister’s duties on Friday while Benjamin Netanyahu is set to undergo a medical examination involving a sedation period, the office of the Israeli prime minister said in a press release. … Read More >Israel’s Defence Minister Temporarily Replaces Prime Minister Undergoing Medical Checks

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Israel defense minister accuses Turkey of working against peace efforts and ‘supporting regional aggression’

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Israel Defense Minister Benny Gantz has said Turkey’s actions “pushes away from stability” in the region and argued “international pressure” must be used to “make sure they are pulling their hands from direct terrorism.” … Read More >Israel defense minister accuses Turkey of working against peace efforts and ‘supporting regional aggression’

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Netanyahu Says He Didn’t Inform Gantz About UAE Negotiations Because of Security Considerations

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he did not inform Defence Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz about peace negotiations with the UAE because he feared that the Blue and White Party might accidentally leak the information to the press … Read More >Netanyahu Says He Didn’t Inform Gantz About UAE Negotiations Because of Security Considerations

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Cracks in Coalition: Will Israel Be Heading to Polls Again?

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PM Netanyahu and his coalition partner Gantz don’t see eye-to-eye on a number of important issues, including an upcoming annexation bill and how to handle the raging COVID pandemic, leading the Israeli media to believe the days of the country’s emergency government might be numbered. … Read More >Cracks in Coalition: Will Israel Be Heading to Polls Again?