Tag: Benjamin Netanyahu
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A Historic Flight
Saudi Arabia has said it will not establish diplomatic ties with Israel until the Jewish state has signed an internationally recognised peace accord with the Palestinians.
September 4, 2020 -
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says, ‘many more’ secret talks with Arab leaders
A US-brokered agreement between the Jewish state and Dubai to normalise ties was announced on August 13, making the UAE the first Gulf country and only the third Arab nation to establish relations with Israel, after Egypt and Jordan.
August 31, 2020 -
Israel crosses 100,000 Coronavirus cases amid criticism of govt’s response
In May, Israel lifted a nationwide lockdown that had flattened an infection curve, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials celebrated as a success.
August 22, 2020 -
‘Your time’s up’: Protesters target Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu over jobs, COVID-19
Protests have stretched beyond Netanyahu's official residence in Jerusalem, with many Israelis gathering on bridges and highway junctions across the country.
August 9, 2020 -
Israel reports 1,721 fresh COVID-19 cases; total count climbs to 77,919
The number of recoveries increased to 51,395, with 1,561 new recoveries, while the number of active cases reached 25,956.
August 6, 2020 -
Benjamin Netanyahu warns Israel will hit back any attacks
According to the military spokesperson, Israeli troops opened fire at four armed men who were implanting explosives near the border.
August 4, 2020 -
Israel reports 2,029 new Coronavirus cases; total count reaches 63,985
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also instructed government ministers to submit plans to manage the coronavirus routine in their ministries' areas of responsibility.
July 28, 2020 -
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ready to resume talks if Israel retracts annexation plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has planned to annex Jewish settlements in the West Bank as well as the strategic Jordan Valley.
July 24, 2020 -
Bibi besieged
High unemployment, a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases and the re-imposition of curbs have angered many Israelis.
July 22, 2020 -
COVID-19 crisis: Israel extends flight restrictions until September
These restrictions ban the entry of foreign nationals into Israel, excluding exceptional cases approved by the Population and Immigration Authority, with a 14-day quarantine obligation.
July 21, 2020 -
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumes in Jerusalem
The accusations include accepting some $200,000 in gifts such as cigars and champagne from two billionaires, Hollywood-based Israeli movie mogul Arnon Milchan and Australian magnate James Packer.
July 19, 2020 -
Dozens of Palestinian protesters injured in West Bank clashes
The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has planned to annex Jewish settlements in the West Bank as well as the strategic Jordan Valley.
July 18, 2020 -
Israel to vote on weekend lockdown amid COVID-19 resurgence
It was the second-largest daily increase since February and came only two days after a record of 1,962 daily new cases were reported.
July 17, 2020 -
COVID-19 crisis: Thousands of Israelis take to street to protests over handling of economy
The event was organised by small businesses, self-employed workers and performing artists' groups.
July 12, 2020 -
Israel reports 1,335 new COVID-19 cases; total count reaches 33,557
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday held a consultation with Health Minister Yuli Edelstein and National Security Council head Meir Ben-Shabbat, at which they discussed morbidity data at various centres ahead of declaring restricted zones.
July 9, 2020 -
Israel reports 977 fresh coronavirus cases; total count climbs to 29,032
The number of recoveries increased to 17,773, with 104 new recoveries, while the number of active cases hit 10,929.
July 5, 2020 -
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Gantz feud over West Bank annexation plan
The annexation plan was accepted with widespread condemnations by the Palestinians, most of the Arab world, and the international community.
June 30, 2020