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Israeli Fans Attacked in Amsterdam, Sparking Outcry in Europe

This is Beirut, 2024-11-08 09:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israeli, Dutch and European leaders on Friday condemned "anti-Semitic" clashes that erupted in Amsterdam overnight after a Europa League football match, with Israel sending rescue planes for their citizens. The violence flared after the game between home team Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv that Ajax won 5-0. Five people were hospitalised ...

US Presidential Election: A Race Like No Other

Michel Touma, 2024-11-07 12:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On the eve of the US presidential election, Walid Phares, former foreign affairs advisor to President Donald Trump, shared that a key aspect of the Republican candidate’s campaign strategy rested, beyond the strength of his electoral machine, on the spontaneous mobilization of a “popular wave” — an organic movement not necessarily guided ...

Trump's Middle East Promises Win Over Some Muslim Voters

This is Beirut, 2024-11-07 00:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Incoming US president Donald Trump pulled off a surprising feat late in the campaign, making gains with Muslim voters with a characteristically bold promise to end bloodshed in the Middle East. Now, his new supporters are celebrating his victory and confident he will deliver despite Israel, led by his close ally Benjamin Netanyahu, continuing its ...

Israel's Netanyahu Discusses 'Iranian threat' with Trump

This is Beirut, 2024-11-06 21:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the "Iranian threat" in a call with US president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday as the wars in Gaza and Lebanon show no sign of easing. Saudi state media also reported that the Gulf heavyweight's de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, spoke to Trump to congratulate ...

Netanyahu and Trump Discuss “Iranian Threat” in Phone Call

This is Beirut, 2024-11-06 21:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-elect Donald Trump discussed the "Iranian threat" over the phone on Wednesday, following Trump’s victory, which Netanyahu hailed as a "strong re-commitment to the great alliance" between their two countries. Earlier, Naim Qassem, the new head of Hezbollah, which is backed by Tehran, ...

Israel Opposition Slams Netanyahu for Sacking Gallant

This is Beirut, 2024-11-06 16:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Opposition leaders from across Israel's political spectrum blasted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday for firing his defense minister, saying it threatened national security at a time of war. At a joint news conference in Jerusalem, they accused Netanyahu of putting his own political interests before the country's following ...

The Reasons Behind Yoav Gallant's Dismissal

Ali A. Hamadé , 2024-11-06 16:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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It would be naive to suggest that this moment wasn’t bound to come eventually. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was dismissed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday evening, a move that marks the culmination of months of mounting tensions between the two political figures. Minister Israel Katz will replace Gallant as Defense ...

Israel’s Diplomatic “Bulldozer” Israel Katz Appointed as Minister of Defense

Malo Pinatel, 2024-11-05 23:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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While the world’s attention is focused on the U.S. presidential election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant. He has promptly replaced him with his Foreign Minister, Israel Katz—a choice that appears deliberate, as Katz is known for his loyalty to the Prime Minister. The ...

Israel's Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant

This is Beirut, 2024-11-05 21:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over a breakdown in trust during the Gaza war against Hamas, his office said. "Over the past few months that trust has eroded. In light of this, I decided today to end the term of the defence minister," Netanyahu said in a statement issued ...

Le Drian and Hochstein in Lebanon after November 5

Philippe Abi-Akl, 2024-11-05 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a scenario similar to the negotiations on Gaza, all of which were dismissed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to his impossible conditions, Netanyahu has rejected the settlement plan brought by US envoy Amos Hochstein. This proposal, presented by Speaker of the House Nabih Berri, called for a ceasefire and the full implementation ...

Hostage Family Group Seek Investigation Over Leaked Gaza Hostage Documents

This is Beirut, 2024-11-04 12:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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An Israeli group campaigning for the release of hostages held in Gaza called on Monday for an investigation into the alleged leak of confidential documents by an ex-aide to the prime minister, which may have undermined efforts to secure the captives' release. An Israeli court announced on Sunday that Eliezer Feldstein, a former aide to ...

Trump Favored by Netanyahu and Israelis in US Presidential Election

This is Beirut, 2024-11-03 18:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will likely bet on the return of the Republican candidate to the White House on November 5, despite uncertainties about future U.S. support for Israel, experts say. During his campaign, the Republican vowed to ensure that Israel "would no longer face threats of ...

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