Syrian, Israeli ministers to hold meeting in Baku on Thursday: diplomat
A Syrian-Israeli ministerial meeting is set to take place Thursday in Baku to discuss security matters in southern Syria, a diplomat told AFP.
Hamas faces risk, opportunity from warming Israel-Turkey ties
Hamas condemned Turkey's decision to welcome "the Zionist occupation president" as Erdogan revives relation with Israel.Israel vows not to bypass Russia sanctions as meditation continues
Israel, which maintains close ties with both Russia and Ukraine, has been facing growing criticism from Washington and Kyiv over not imposing sanctions over Russian for invading Ukraine.A day after missile strike, Iran warns of threats from Iraqi soil
Iran warned that it won't tolerate "threats" coming from Iraq, a day after firing ballistic missiles at what it said was an Israeli site in the neighboring country. The attack came nearly a week after two officers of Iran's Revolutionary Guards were killed in Syria in a strike attributed to...Moroccan carrier launches Israel flights after Covid delay
Royal Air Maroc took off from Morocco's economic capital Casablanca bound for Tel Aviv on Sunday, in the carrier's first direct flight to the Jewish state since the two countries normalized ties in 2020. Aviation sources and local media sources said a Moroccan business delegation was on the inaugural flight,...Iran hits Israeli ‘strategic center’ in Iraq’s Arbil with missiles
Iran claimed responsibility for a missile strike Sunday on the northern Iraqi city of Arbil, saying it targeted an Israeli "strategic center". Sunday's assault comes nearly a week after the Guards vowed to avenge the death of two of their officers killed in a rocket attack in Syria they blamed...Israel and Turkey hail new era after years of broken ties
Relations between the two countries were frozen after the death of 10 civilians following an Israeli raid on the Turkish Mavi Marmara ship, part of a flotilla trying to breach a blockade by carrying aid into the Gaza Strip in 2010.Homes of Palestinians accused of killing a settler demolished
The homes of brothers Omar and Ghaith Jaradat and Mohammed Jaradat were demolished with explosives in Silat al-Harithiya village, near Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank, by border police and the Israeli army.Israel gives financial guarantees for its flights to Russia
Israel was poised Tuesday to extend financial guarantees for its airlines to fly into Russia, raising criticism in Kyiv as most Western airlines boycott Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.UAE, Israel work to secure region’s food needs
Government support, coupled with strong social systems, must ensure that no one goes hungry, says Nobel Laureate Dr Dan ShechtmanIsrael PM to press on with Ukraine talks, even if chances ‘not great’
Israel's premier said Sunday his country had a "moral obligation" to help stem fighting in Ukraine even if chances of success were "not great", after shuttle diplomacy that saw him visit the Kremlin.Israel PM meets Putin on Ukraine in ‘risky’ diplomatic move
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's sit-down with Russian President Vladimir Putin was the first by a foreign leader since the day Russian forces invaded Ukraine last week, and came after Kyiv had asked Israel to launch a dialogue with Moscow.Israel could be ‘potential ally’ for Saudi Arabia: Crown Prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said Israel could be a "potential ally" of Riyadh, in remarks published Thursday. "For us, we hope that the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians is solved," the prince told US monthly magazine The Atlantic, according to remarks carried by the official Saudi...Germany voices opposition to postponing Iran nuclear deal
Israel has said that regardless of any agreement that may be reached in Vienna, it would maintain full freedom to act against Iran.UAE and Israeli firms hold 200 business meetings at Dubai event
The ‘Dubai-Israel: Future Horizons Mission’ was hosted by the Dubai International Chamber, which is one of the three chambers operating under the restructured Dubai Chambers. It was organized by Dubai International Chamber, the UAE Embassy in Israel, and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.Israelis, Arabs, Iranians in harrowing exodus from Ukraine
More than 10,000 Arab students have also attended university in Ukraine, drawn to the former Soviet republic by its low cost of living.Israel stock exchange eyes GCC investors
In an exclusive interview, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CEO Ittai Ben-Zeev speaks on his strategy to attract investors from the Arab world, especially the UAE and the GCC.Palestine ignored in US deal on stolen antiquities
Chemi Shiff, a researcher from Israel said former Israeli military chief has committed an "archaeological theft" of Bronze Age sarcophagi from a cemetery in Gaza after the 1967 Six-Day War.Conference in Dubai to bring together Emirati investors and Israeli companies
A conference that brings together Emirati investors and Israeli public companies listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) will be held in Dubai from Feb 28 to Mar 3. The conference, “Dubai Israel: Future Horizons Mission”, is collaboration between the UAE Embassy in Israel, TASE and the Dubai International...At UN, Palestinians call on Israel to ‘end apartheid’
Speaking at a monthly meeting on the Middle East, Riyad Mansour evoked the term “apartheid” 15 times and called on the Council to protect “our long-suffering people.”Israel president heads to Greece to calm ally ahead of Turkey visit
Relations between majority-Muslim Turkey and the Jewish state froze over after the death of 10 civilians in an Israeli raid on a Turkish flotilla carrying aid for the Gaza strip in 2010.Israel Diamond Exchange in Dubai
The exchange is based in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre.Israel to admit unjabbed tourists as Covid cases fall
On Thursday Bennett cited a decline in infections when he announced an end to the green pass.Israel sees Iran nuclear deal ‘shortly,’ warns it will be weaker
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett , who has been a staunch opponent of the 2015 deal, said his country will not be bound by a restored agreement and will retain the freedom to act if Iran advances towards producing a nuclear weapon.Turkey officials in Jerusalem ahead of Israel delegation visit
Senior Turkish officials held meetings in Jerusalem on Thursday ahead of a rare visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Turkey.Israel says it downed Hezbollah drone in its airspace
Lebanon and Israel have seen unrest often, and drones have become a regular feature of their heavily guarded border.Israel strikes town south of Damascus: Syrian state media
This is the second Israeli aerial strike on Syria this month, after the Jewish state targeted anti-aircraft batteries on February 9.Israel PM hails ‘new model’ of ties on Bahrain visit
It was the latest diplomatic breakthrough since several Arab states under the 2020 Abraham Accords ended their isolation of Israel.Israel President to visit Turkey to improve strained relations
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is preparing to visit Turkey, his office said Tuesday, in a rare trip following years of frayed ties between the two countries. Turkey's state-run TRT television, reported the trip would take place on March 9 and 10.Israeli PM starts first-ever Bahrain visit
The visit is the latest such initiative following the US-brokered 2020 Abraham Accords.Israel to withdraw diplomats’ families from Ukraine
"The foreign ministry also recommends that Israeli citizens planning to come to Ukraine consider refraining from doing so at this time," the ministry said.UAE and Israel agree to boost tourism sector ties, plan events
The UAE and Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their tourism and economic cooperation and reinforce their bilateral ties. The MoU was signed by Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State of Entrepreneurship and SMEs and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, and Yoel Razvozov, Israeli...Israel, UAE invite joint research proposals from varsities, research institutes
The UAE and Israel are inviting universities and research institutes in both countries to submit joint research proposals based on data collected from an Israeli Vegetation and Environment Monitoring New Micro Satellite, which monitors the environment and vegetation on earth. The UAE Space Agency, Israeli Ministry of Innovation, Science and...Iran Guards unveil missile said to put Israel within reach
The missile has a range of 1,450 kilometers (about 900 miles), runs on solid fuel, and is capable of penetrating anti-missile systems. It was unveiled during a visit to a surface-to-surface missile base of the Guards' air force, with the chief of the aerospace department Amirali Hajizadeh present.Iran develops a missile that can reach up to Israel
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Wednesday announced the development of a surface-to-surface missile whose stated range would put arch foe Israel within reach. The Guards' Sepahnews website said the missile has a range of 1,450 kilometers (about 900 miles).Israel says Syria fired anti-aircraft missile during reported Israeli strike
Syrian state television reported an Israeli strike around Damascus.Abbas loyalists win top leadership post at PLO
According to analyst, PLO is loosing its popularity among Palestinian people as many are frustrated over its failures to hold open elections for key positions.UAE delegation makes first visit to Israel’s parliament
Three members of the United Arab Emirates' Federal National Council visited Israel's parliament Monday, becoming the first Emirati delegation there since the US-brokered normalization of ties in 2020.Abbas pledges reform as PLO meet to name new key leaders
Palestinians have not been to the ballot box for 16 years and Israel's right-wing nationalist Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has rejected their aspirations for a two-state solution.Palestinian PM calls for Israel’s exclusion from African Union
Palestinian prime minister Mohammed Shtayyeh has urged the African Union to withdraw Israel's observer status as heads of state from the 55-member body met for a two-day summit.Israel signs defense agreement with Bahrain in Gulf first
Defense Minister Benny Gantz, making his first visit to Bahrain, said the memorandum of understanding, that covers intelligence, procurement and joint training, takes the countries' relationship to "new heights". Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) normalized relations with Israel in Sept. 2020.Israel apartheid state, usurps rights of Palestinians: Amnesty
A year ago, the Israeli-based human rights group B'Tselem drew fire when it asserted that Israeli policies had been designed to enforce "Jewish supremacy from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea" and met the definition of "apartheid".Lebanon busts 17 suspected Israeli ‘spy networks’ during crackdown
Lebanon said Monday it had busted at least 17 suspected Israeli spy networks, in one of the largest nationwide crackdowns in recent years. Interior minister Bassam Mawlawi informed cabinet that security forces had "clamped down on 17 spy networks working for Israel," acting information minister Abbas Halabi said after the meeting....Israel strikes on Hezbollah near Damascus
Israel has carried out hundreds of air strikes on Syrian territory since 2011, targeting government positions as well as Hezbollah fighters.Arab League calls for end to daily Israeli aggression on Palestinians
Marking the Solidarity Day with the Palestinian People inside the 1948 borders, the League issued a statement calling upon the United Nations and Human Rights Council to assume their responsibilities towards the cause of pain to Palestinians.UAE, Israel discuss ways to boost cooperation under Abraham Accords
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, on Sunday deliberated aspects of cooperation under the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement, signed by the two nations in 2020, in addition to a number...Book shows how Israel erases Jerusalem neighborhood
After the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel planned the "destruction" of Jerusalem's historic Mughrabi neighborhood at the base of the Western Wall but tried to hide it, a book highlights.Israeli film revisits 1948 massacre of Palestinians
Israeli director Alon Schwarz concedes he might face a backlash over his documentary, but says the Jewish state's citizens need "to understand our history".Israel okays UAE joint fund for high-tech investment
The Israel government has approved the plan for a joint fund with the UAE for investment in high-tech firms and ideas.Palestine minister holds first meet with Israel foreign minister
This was the first such encounter between the Jewish state's current foreign minister and a Palestinian official. The Israeli foreign ministry declined to comment to AFP but did not deny that the meeting took place.Israeli firm develops body cams with facial recognition
Tirza, a former Israeli army colonel, says his company Yozmot Ltd aims to produce a body-worn camera enabling police to scan crowds and detect suspects in real time.