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‘Israel killed senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar,’ claims Netanyahu
Deir al-Balah: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that his army has killed senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, apparently confirming his death in a recent airstrike in the Gaza Strip. Speaking before…
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Netanyahu acknowledges pressure from allies in decision to resume Gaza aid
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that his decision to resume aid to Gaza after a weekslong blockade came after pressure from allies. In a video statement posted…
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Defeating Hamas is Israel’s primary objective: Israeli PM
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said here that defeating Hamas is Israel’s main goal as well as securing the release of the hostages still held in Gaza. “We have many goals…
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Israel’s domestic security chief to step down
Israel’s domestic security chief, Ronen Bar, on Monday, April 28, announced that he will step down on June 15 due to differences with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Bar was fired by Netanyahu…
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Israel’s Cabinet votes to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar
Gaza Strip: Israel’s Cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to fire the head of the country’s Shin Bet internal security service. The late-night decision to sack Ronen Bar deepens a…
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Lebanese President expresses concern over Israel’s full withdrawal
Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday, February 17, voiced concerns over whether Israel would completely withdraw from southern Lebanon on Tuesday. “We fear that the complete withdrawal may not be achieved…
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Netanyahu, Rubio discuss US-Israel coordination on Gaza
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, said that Israel and the US are working “in full cooperation” on issues concerning the Gaza…
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Israel reserves right to return to war if Gaza ceasefire deal fails: Netanyahu
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel reserves the right to resume fighting Hamas if its ceasefire-for-hostages deal with the militant group falls apart and that it would…
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Israeli govt to approve Gaza truce deal today
Jerusalem: Israel’s Security Cabinet and government are scheduled to convene on Thursday to approve the Gaza ceasefire agreement after the deal was reached between Hamas and Israel on Wednesday. The Security Cabinet…
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ICC chief prosecutor wants Israeli objections over Netanyahu warrant to be rejected
The Hague: The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has told judges that Israeli objections to the investigation into the 13-month war in Gaza should be rejected. Karim Khan submitted his formal response…