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Gaza factions warn Israel delaying relief would reignite violence

At the end of a joint meeting, Palestinians say continued calm contingent upon Jerusalem providing humanitarian gestures and launch veiled threat to resume rocket fire

Lior Levy , 23:02 , 06.22.21

Lapid to advance peace pact in historic trip to UAE

Foreign minister set to travel to the Gulf state to inaugurate the Israeli embassy in Abu Dhabi and consulate in Dubai in the first visit to the country by a top Israeli government official

The Media Line , 22:10 , 06.22.21

Palestinians, settlers clash in tense Jerusalem neighborhood

Israeli forces say they arrested 4 suspects in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood following clashes over home ownership row, which has been put on hold in the wake of recent unrest in the capital and the 11-day Gaza war

Associated Press , 10:22 , 06.22.21

IDF chief calls return to Iran nuclear deal 'dangerous' at Pentagon meetings

Kochavi says all options should be exhausted to prevent the Islamic Republic from acquiring nuclear military capabilities and that the U.S. and Israeli armies would continue to work together against common threats in the Middle East

i24NEWS , 23:25 , 06.21.21

Hamas, UN meeting on ceasefire with Israel falls through

Hamas leader Sinwar describes meeting as 'bad' after Jerusalem rejects all of terror group's demands, says Israel fails to understand the Palestinians' motivations and accuses it of 'extortion'

Elior Levy , 18:43 , 06.21.21

Gaza Pepsi factory shuts down, owners blame Israeli restrictions

Directors at plant — which has operated continuously since 1961 — say closure stems from raw material crunch under limited imports into Palestinian enclave, forcing them to send home some 250 workers

Reuters , 17:54 , 06.21.21

Lapid, Netanyahu spar over 'no surprises' on Iran policy with U.S.

Opposition leader claims foreign minister 'compromised sacred principle of Israel's security and independence'; Yesh Atid chief denies existence of such agreement with Biden administration

Moran Azulay , 17:38 , 06.21.21

Israel's foreign minister to pay first visit to UAE next week

Lapid set to travel to the Gulf state to inaugurate the Israeli embassy in Abu Dhabi and the consulate in Dubai in what is the first visit to the country by a minister since UAE and Israel normalized ties last year

Reuters , 14:11 , 06.21.21

Israel allows some Gaza exports, one month after truce

COGAT says following security evaluation it was decided to allow 'limited export of agricultural produce' from the Hamas-controlled enclave; Gaza border officials say easing of restrictions would last 'two to three days'

Reuters , 11:29 , 06.21.21

Bennett to Hamas: Israel's patience has run out

Speaking at memorial for fallen in 2014 Gaza war, prime minister warns terror group ruling coastal enclave that Israel will no longer tolerate any sort of violence or attacks, vows to bring back bodies of fallen soldiers, Israeli nationals held captive inside the Strip for years

Gilad Cohen , 18:58 , 06.20.21

PMO to investigate claims Netanyahu shredded documents prior to transition

Initial investigation to reportedly be informal, with the possibility of an official probe by an external body such as Defense Ministry or Shin Bet to remain open if deemed necessary

i24NEWS , 16:54 , 06.20.21

Bennett: Iran election result 'last chance for world to wake up'

PM makes statement on Iran in English, apparently directing remarks at international community; says 'regime of brutal hangmen must never be allowed to have weapons of mass destruction... Israel's position will not change on this'; Kochavi dispatched with same message to high-level talks in U.S.

Ynet, News Agencies , 14:32 , 06.20.21

Cabinet approves state probe into Mount Meron disaster that claimed 45 lives

Five-member commission of inquiry to be headed by judge, which 'will investigate chain of events and issue findings and conclusions regarding all aspects of event' that ended in deadly stampede on April 30; PM: 'It is incumbent upon us to prevent the next disaster'

Ynet, Reuters , 13:23 , 06.20.21

Eight arrested over murder of Israeli Jew during Lod riots last month

Six Israeli Arabs and two Palestinians charged over the killing 56-year-old Yigal Yehoshua who died six days after he was struck on the head by a brick as rioters surrounded his car at a makeshift roadblock they erected; state prosecution to charge seven of the suspects with aggravated murder

Eli Sinyor , 12:47 , 06.20.21

Israel warns ‘no choice’ but to ready attack plans after Raisi wins Iran elections

Officials show great concern over election of supreme leader's confidant and staunch proponent of Tehran's nuclear program, say require budgets and reallocation of resources for prepping military option

i24NEWS , 09:41 , 06.20.21

IDF pounds Hamas targets in Gaza as cross-border violence ramps up again

Jerusalem reportedly signals to Hamas it is prepared to launch a fresh campaign if needed as Gaza militants, egged on by the terror outfit, keep encroaching on its sovereignty for the third day straight

Matan Tzuri, Elior Levy, Yoav Zitun , 23:30 , 06.17.21

Gaza airborne explosives set border ablaze for third day straight

Fire and Rescue Services report that 8 fires broke out throughout Thursday as a result of incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian territory, following dozens more such attacks since Tuesday

Matan Tzuri , 21:43 , 06.17.21

Jordan scraps proposed canal linking Red Sea to Dead Sea

Amman decides to pull out from joint pipeline project, assessing there was 'no real desire on Israelis' part' to promote the plan which had stagnated for several years

i24NEWS , 20:13 , 06.17.21

Palestinians hurl explosives at Ynet cameraman near his home

Eli Mandelbaum was waiting in his car at night when a barrage of Molotov cocktails targeted him, barely managing to dodge the blaze unscathed at the nick of time; 'this could have ended completely different, I had a miracle,' he says

Attila Somfalvi, Alexandra Lukash , 19:13 , 06.17.21

Hamas chief meets party leaders in Morocco visit

Ismail Haniyeh's visits north African nation after its king agreed to resume diplomatic relations with Israel; he is set to meet with Islamic parties in governing coalition comes as well as opposition that seeks to gain electoral favor ahead of September vote

Reuters , 15:48 , 06.17.21

Gantz reiterates government must investigate Meron disaster

Defense minister says proposal for state inquiry into crush that left 45 people dead will be discussed by ministers on Sunday and has support of Bennett and other senior cabinet members; 'It is a moral debt to the families,' Gantz says

Reuters , 14:39 , 06.17.21

Israeli officer who shot and killed autistic Palestinian man to stand trial

Indictment says the defendant fired at 32-year-old Eyad Hallaq despite him lying wounded on the ground and not posing any risk; Hallaq prompted police chase last May in Jerusalem after failing to identify himself at a checkpoint

Gilad Morag, Haim Goldich , 14:07 , 06.17.21

Israel keen to establish ties with SE Asia's Muslim nations, envoy says

Sagi Karni, Israel's ambassador to Singapore, claims that despite harsh criticism from region's 3 Muslim-majority states during recent Gaza war, the Jewish state is willing to 'talk, meet'; says criticism of Israel that ignores Hamas is 'not honest'

Reuters , 13:13 , 06.17.21

IDF strikes Syrian army outpost in Bennett government's first action in north

Opposition groups in Syria report the strike on the Golan Heights destroyed the outpost where Hezbollah officials in charge of terror group's expansion in the region, were seen over the past weeks, according to Israeli military

Yoav Zitun , 11:41 , 06.17.21

Lod imam arrested on suspicion of allegedly inciting violence against police

Yusuf Albaz shares clip from a movie on social media, showing murder of police officers, accompanied by a caption, saying, 'the best way to deal with injustice'; prominent local clergyman to be brought before court for remand hearing

Eli Senyor, Associated Press , 11:23 , 06.17.21

Bahrain in touch with Israel's new government to learn about peace policy

Gulf kingdom's foreign minister says communications between the two nations - which normalized relations last year - are 'driven by approach based on understanding, dialogue and cooperation among people'

Reuters, i24NEWS , 09:52 , 06.17.21

Private Israeli security firms offered foreign states COVID vaccines

Ynet investigation finds company called MTS offered Pfizer vaccines to Swiss officials, while company called CDD offered jabs to France and Holland; deals were revealed after Pfizer itself launched complaint with Health Ministry

Adir Yanko , 09:04 , 06.17.21

Gantz asks Bennett to remove gag order from coronavirus meetings

All minutes for dedicated ministerial panel were put under 30-year disclosure ban following protocol amendment; defense minister says disclosure will help rebuild public trust in gov't

Yoav Zitun , 22:09 , 06.16.21

Israel to halt nighttime 'mapping' of Palestinian homes

Military does not explain reason for move, says exceptions to be made for concrete security needs; rights groups laud decision on practice, which they described as 'arbitrary and traumatic'

Associated Press , 17:07 , 06.16.21

Israel swears in its first-ever deaf MK using sign language

Yamina's Shirley Pinto becomes part of Prime Minister Bennett's new government thanks to the Norwegian Law, which allowed her to replace Religious Services Minister Matan Kahana; Bennett says Pinto's swearing in was 'one of the most exciting moments'

Moran Azulay , 15:42 , 06.16.21

Judges reject request to delay Netanyahu graft trial until September

Legal teams for former PM, co-defendant in Case 4000 fail in bid to postpone until after Jewish High Holidays on grounds that they needed to study new material from prosecution; after appeal, judges agree to three-week pause but also extend deadline for material to be given to defense lawyers

Kobi Nachshoni , 15:18 , 06.16.21

Palestinian woman shot dead after attacking Israeli troops

Palestinian news agency Wafa identify suspected terrorist as 29-year-old Mai Afana, who according to IDF tried to ram a group of soldiers near the village of Hizma and then attempted to stab them before being neutralized

Reuters, Ynet , 15:04 , 06.16.21

On Gaza border, Israelis live in fear as balloon bombs return

Farmer from kibbutz located near the Gaza border tells Ynet that 26 fires caused by fire balloons on Tuesday burnt acres of lemon, tangerine orchards and wheat fields; says response to balloons must be as fierce as response to rockets

Ynet reporters , 14:10 , 06.16.21

New U.S. ambassador is no stranger to Israel affairs

Ex-deputy secretary of state was part of team for Obama's $38 billion aid package for Israel; has strong ties at highest levels of Democratic Party, serving as Joe Lieberman's campaign manager and reportedly being picked as Clinton's chief of staff had she defeated Trump

Ynet , 11:38 , 06.16.21

Israel strikes Hamas sites in Gaza after incendiary balloon attacks

IDF attacks are the first time since the end of 11-day war last month and since Prime Minister Naftali Bennett took office on Monday; 'IDF is ready for all scenarios' military says in statement after 26 fires broke out near Gaza border

Ynet, Reuters , 09:22 , 06.16.21

Biden picks Israel ambassador among other appointments

Morgan Stanley vice-chairman and former Obama-era senior official, Thomas Nides, tapped by POTUS to represent Washington in key Middle East allied country; Biden names envoys to Mexico and NATO as well

Reuters , 23:15 , 06.15.21

Bennett announces first close staff picks as prime minister

A close confidant, a journalist and 25-year-old communications consultant, all tapped to man fresh premier's circle as chief of staff, political advisor and spokesperson, respectively; further appointments said to be coming soon

Itamar Eichner , 22:41 , 06.15.21

17 arrested during flag parade in Jerusalem after march rerouted

Israeli officials apparently inform Egypt that march was not meant to incite and urged them to 'restrain' Hamas terrorists; Lapid condemns those who shouted derogatory slogans during the parade, calling them 'a disgrace' to the Israeli people

News Agencies, Ynet , 21:51 , 06.15.21

Poll finds dramatic rise in Palestinian support for Hamas

Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research survey shows 53% of Palestinians believe Hamas is 'most deserving of representing and leading the Palestinian people' and 77% believe the terror group won the recent war with Israel

Associated Press , 19:56 , 06.15.21

Father, daughter hurt in suspected stone-throwing attack in West Bank

The two sustained moderate and light wounds, respectively, after a rock allegedly hit their car near Palestinian town of Azzun; it is currently unknown if the attack is related to the controversial Flag March in Jerusalem

Elisha Ben Kimon , 19:20 , 06.15.21

Heavy police presence as Jerusalem flag parade gets underway

Some 2,000 officers deployed to nationalist march expected to draw 5,000 participants; clashes break out between marchers and Arab youths waving Palestinian flags; bomb attached to balloon explodes in Gaza border region as Hamas retaliates over march

Ynet, News Agencies , 17:53 , 06.15.21

Mexico asks Israel to extradite ex-diplomat on sex allegations

Mexico City prosecutor says in a video message he's hoping to bring fugitive former consul Andres Roemer before a judge in a request supported by Central American country's foreign ministry and attorney general

AFP , 17:28 , 06.15.21

IDF, Palestinians clash on Gaza border ahead of contentious Jerusalem march

Three wildfires break out in south, believed caused by incendiary devices launched from Gaza; Palestinian source says Hamas instructed Gaza factions to refrain from rocket fire at Israel and limit action to altercations along shared border

Ynet, Associated Press , 14:51 , 06.15.21

Terror victims' family slams far-right MKs for using their images in Knesset protest

Haim Fogel slams 'obscene' use of his slain grandchildren's images after lawmakers from Religious Zionist party held aloft photos of Fogel family, who were brutally massacred in 2011 terror attack at West Bank home, during Bennett's speech ahead government confirmation Sunday

Amihai Attali , 12:19 , 06.15.21

Israel braces for fresh violence over far-right Jerusalem flag march

Missile defense systems bolstered in south as IDF chief says military preparing for renewed hostilities; Palestinians warn of response to controversial event; U.S. Embassy bans staff from entering Old City on Tuesday over parade originally cancelled but reinstated by Netanyahu

Associated Press, Ynet , 09:09 , 06.15.21

Biden likely to tap Hady Amr for U.S. consul-general to Palestinians

Veteran diplomat — seen as a key figure behind Biden's policies on Israeli-Palestinians affairs —would also be tasked with overseeing reopening of American mission in East Jerusalem

i24NEWS , 22:05 , 06.14.21

Israel gets its first-ever deaf lawmaker

Yamina's Shirley Pinto, a deaf social-political activist, set to take her place in Knesset after party's ministers resign from legislature as part of the Norwegian Law

Moran Azulay , 21:38 , 06.14.21

Public security minister: Jerusalem flag march will go ahead as scheduled

Labor's Omer Barlev says controversial Tuesday event will take place 'within confines of the law' and according to police recommendations; IDF orders fielding of additional Iron Dome batteries across south as Hamas threatens renewed rocket fire

Ynet , 19:51 , 06.14.21

In first meeting as opposition leader, Netanyahu vows to topple 'dangerous' Bennett-Lapid government

After unusually truncated 30-minute handover meeting with new prime minister, Likud head hints of possible cooperation with predominantly Arab Joint List alliance in unseating the new coalition, which he branded as united solely by 'hate'

Moran Azulay , 18:10 , 06.14.21

Lapid: Israel will fix 'shameful' decision to pick GOP over bipartisan ties

New FM says former government made 'reckless gamble' in decision to align itself with Republicans, compromising Israel's broad political support in U.S.; says he told American counterpart Blinken that he intended to rebuild relations based on mutual respect, improved dialogue

Ynet , 17:04 , 06.14.21

Gantz pushes for Meron disaster probe rejected by previous government

Coalition agreement says that government will approve state commission into tragedy that claimed 45 lives at April Lag B'Omer celebration; families of mainly Haredi victims had demanded inquiry that was rebuffed by ultra-Orthodox lawmakers in Netanyahu coalition

Yoav Zitun, Moran Azulay , 15:28 , 06.14.21

Israel's new government upholds long-standing opposition to Iran nuclear deal

Incoming FM Lapid says 2015 pact is 'bad agreement,' echoes PM Bennett in vowing Israel 'will do everything in our power to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear bomb'; Islamic Republic says it did not expect change in Israeli foreign and security policies

Ynet, Reuters , 14:38 , 06.14.21

New government gathers in Jerusalem for traditional presidential photo

Ceremonies over, new ministers prepare for office, with former and new prime ministers meeting privately without traditional public handover; with no advance preparations for transfer of power, Bennett still without with necessary secure means of communication

Moran Azulay, Itamar Eichner, Sivan Hilaie , 11:32 , 06.14.21

Government to face first challenge with Palestinian 'Day of Rage'

Palestinian factions warn if right-wing march allowed to proceed through Muslim quarter of Old City they may respond with military action; Minister of Public Security Omer Bar-Lev to decide if March to take place

Eli Senior , 10:28 , 06.14.21

Hundreds gather at Western Wall for prayer rally against new government

As Knesset convenes to vote on its formation, far-right rabbis and activists say new administration would harm the Jewish character of the state under 'the left and the radical left'

Kobi Nachshoni , 23:31 , 06.13.21

World leaders congratulate Bennett and new government

In phone call, Biden says U.S. is committed to working with new administration, reaffirming American commitment to Israel's security; Austria's Kurz, Germany's Merkel, Canada's Trudeau and UK's Raab say they are looking forward to working with new Israeli leadership

Reuters, Ynet , 23:15 , 06.13.21

Bennett becomes Israel's 13th prime minister, ending Netanyahu era

New PM and his coalition confirmed in Knesset by vote of 60 to 59, replacing Netanyahu after 12 years in office; new government due to meet in Knesset for the first time shortly after vote; celebrations held in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Ynet, News Agencies , 21:42 , 06.13.21

Police evacuate homes as wildfire rages out of control near Jerusalem

Strong winds fan the flames and heavy smoke surrounds the area as the blaze heads towards the capital's Motza neighborhood and a nearby nursing home; Highway 1 blocked for traffic

Gilad Cohen, Haim Goldich, Ilana Curiel , 18:16 , 06.13.21

Knesset holds stormy session to confirm new Bennett-Lapid government

Members of Netanyahu's Likud party, right-wing alliance heckle Bennett during speech ahead of vote to approve coalition he and Lapid put together; PM-designate praises outgoing prime minister for his dedication to the country

Ynet, News Agencies , 17:50 , 06.13.21

PLO warns of 'explosion' if Jerusalem flag march goes ahead

Hamas reportedly threatens to resume rocket fire on Israeli communities if it objects to actions in capital; new route set to avoid flashpoint areas such as Damascus Gate, Muslim Quarter of Old City

Ynet , 15:51 , 06.13.21