Barak Ravid
Haaretz.com
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Israel's second coronavirus wave stalled annexation, but Netanyahu still wants it
I’m old enough to remember the days when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory over the coronavirus and moved on to focus intensively on a different topic – → Read More
Israel secretly using law firm to counter BDS in Europe, North America
The Israeli government hired an U.S. law firm to take legal action against BDS activists in Europe and North America; the nature of its work is kept a secret, and defined as highly sensitive → Read More
Israel secretly using law firm to counter BDS in Europe, North America
The Israeli government hired an U.S. law firm to take legal action against BDS activists in Europe and North America; the nature of its work is kept a secret, and defined as highly sensitive → Read More
Israel can now deport African asylum seekers without their consent
A diplomatic agreement between Netanyahu and Rwanda's president would help circumvent a Supreme Court ruling viewed as sympathetic to migrants' rights, report says → Read More
Netanyahu’s Congress speech helped Iran deal gain support, Democratic congresswoman says
Israeli prime minister's move backfired, Janice Schakowsky says, and made agreement into a bi-partisan issue that helped rally Democrats and civil society → Read More
U.S. Sees Opportunity in Palestinian Reconciliation Led by Egypt, White House Official Says
Senior White House officials say that although the administration's position is that Hamas must disarm, there is no expectation that it will 'happen overnight' → Read More
Germany Reportedly Approves Israel Submarine Deal, Despite Ongoing Graft Probe
While Israeli sources report that a revised MOU has been given the go-ahead, Israeli media has reported that the deal includes an opt-out clause if any wrongdoing is discovered → Read More
U.S.: If Hamas wants any role in Palestinian government, it must disarm and recognize Israel
In first U.S. response to reconciliation agreement, U.S. envoy Jason Greenblatt says any government must also accept previous agreements and commit to peace → Read More
Trump's Envoy Greenblatt in Egypt to Discuss Palestinian Reconciliation
Jason Greenblatt will cooperate with Egypt to 'help facilitate an enduring peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians,' White House official says → Read More
Netanyahu and Putin discuss Iran nuclear program, Syria in phone call
The talk comes after Iran's military chief warned against Israeli incursions in Syria → Read More
In unprecedented move, eight European countries to demand compensation from Israel for West Bank demolitions
In a letter, the countries seek $35,000 in compensation for confiscating and demolishing structures they had built in Area C, under full Israeli control → Read More
Netanyahu tells Russian defense chief: Israel won’t allow Iranian foothold in Syria
Iran 'needs to understand' that Israel will not allow its forces to garrison in Syria, Netanyahu tells Russia's Sergey Shoygu → Read More
Netanyahu: Israel won't cut ties with Palestinian Authority over unity deal with Hamas
Netanyahu tells security cabinet that Israel will not try to thwart the reconciliation pact, but will not recognize it either ■ Told Egypt, U.S. that deal doesn't change Israel's stance regarding peace talks → Read More
Israel Says Will Not Negotiate With Palestinian Government Supported by Hamas
Security cabinet also sets conditions for negotiations, including disarming Hamas, severing its ties with Iran and returning Israeli citizens held in Gaza and bodies of soldiers → Read More
PM: Israel Won’t Recognize Palestinian Reconciliation
But Netanyahu said no action will be taken against Fatah-Hamas pact and coordination with Palestinian Authority will continue → Read More
Israel's ruling coalition to form parliamentary inquiry committee probing foreign funding of left-wing groups
Faction leaders unanimously decide to investigate funding for 'political organizations and activities meant to hurt Israeli soldiers' → Read More
Israel's security cabinet to discuss policy toward Palestinian reconciliation on Monday
Bennett has called for Israeli sanctions on the Palestinian Authority following the Hamas-Fatah deal, though it remains unclear whether Netanyahu wants to promote such a move → Read More
U.S. Exit From UNESCO Took Israel by Surprise, Was Uncoordinated, Officials Say
Despite close relations between Israel and Trump administration, incident exposes a grave lack of coordination between the two countries → Read More
U.S. exit from UNESCO took Israel by surprise, was uncoordinated
Despite close relations between Israel and Trump administration, incident exposes a grave lack of coordination between the two countries → Read More
Netanyahu’s real test on Iran: Translating Trump's words into actions
Trump opened a window of opportunity for Israel to influence American policy on Iran, but Netanyahu must put aside his emotional conduct and engage with Trump and the world like a professional → Read More