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Israel's Bennett emerges as a mediator in Russia-Ukraine war

Just a year ago, Naftali Bennett was struggling for political survival

The Independent UK

Israel to Receive 3,000 Ethiopian Jews after Accusations of Discrimination

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett decided on Tuesday to allow the immigration of 3,000 Jews from war-torn Ethiopia. The decision came following a tumultuous Israeli government session, which saw accusations that the authorities were privileging immigrants from Ukraine over those coming from Ethiopia. A spokesman said this would be a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel, Egypt agree to expand flights with new direct route, PM says

Israel and Egypt have agreed to expand flights between the countries, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Wednesday, launching a new direct route between Tel Aviv and Sharm El-Sheikh that is expected to launch in April.

Reuters

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Putin discusses Ukraine with Israeli prime minister Bennett

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the conflict in Ukraine by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Monday, the Kremlin said in a statement, adding that the call had been at Israel's request.

Reuters

Ukraine latest updates: Civilian convoy leaves besieged Mariupol

Ukraine news from March 14: Attempts to evacuate civilians and deliver humanitarian aid has failed for several days.

Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy Open for Talks with Putin in Israel

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is open for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Israel, but only if there is a ceasefire in place. Zelenskyy said Saturday he told Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett that he would be ready to meet Putin in Jerusalem.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel, Ukraine Deny Report Bennett Recommended Yielding to Russian Demands

A top Ukrainian adviser and an Israeli official on Saturday pushed back against a media report suggesting Israel tried to nudge Ukraine into caving to Russian demands during talks. Israel has been engaged in diplomatic efforts to try to end the war in Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Ukraine trusts in Israeli mediation, denies Bennett advised caving to Russia

Ukraine voiced hope on Saturday for positive results from Israel's bid to broker peace with Russia, denying a media report that suggested Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett had tried to nudge Kyiv into caving to Moscow's demands.

Reuters

Invaders ‘cannot conquer us’, Zelenskiy says, as 13,000 flee besieged cities – as it happened

Ukraine’s president says the capital will only fall to Russian troops if it is completely destroyed, while Moscow warns western shipments of arms to Ukraine could be attacked

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine Urges Israel to Step up Support and Sanction Russia

Ukraine's ambassador urged Israel on Friday to step up its support for Ukraine by sanctioning Moscow, accepting more Ukrainian refugees and sending defense equipment. Israel has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and sent humanitarian aid, but has maintained contacts with Moscow, with which it coordinates strikes in Syria and which…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli officials say Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks at critical point

Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett spoke with Zelensky and Putin again on Tuesday.

Axios

Putin, Israel's Bennett discuss Ukraine by phone

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the conflict in Ukraine by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Tuesday, the Kremlin said.

Reuters

Ukrainian president speaks to Israeli PM about mediation efforts with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Tuesday about Bennett's efforts to act as an intermediary with Moscow after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Ukraine Prods Israel on Aid but Grateful for Moscow Mediation Bid

The Ukrainian envoy to Israel voiced frustration on Monday with its refusal to provide what his country deems defensive aid against Russia, donning a helmet at a news conference and asking rhetorically how such equipment could be regarded as lethal. But Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk also voiced gratitude for Israel's efforts…

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The Guardian - UK

The world leaders pushing for peace in Ukraine, and their motives

They claim to be honest brokers, but is that just a fig leaf to cover their moral bankruptcy?

Reuters

Ukraine prods Israel on aid but grateful for Moscow mediation bid

Axios

Israeli leader holds multiple calls on Ukraine cease-fire with Zelensky and Putin

Bennett’s overtures are part of a wider effort that includes French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Why Israel Is Mediating between Russia, Ukraine

With his surprise visit to Moscow on Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is assuming the unlikely role of mediator between Russia and Ukraine. Bennett, who has helmed the country for less than a year and is largely untested on the world stage, positioned Israel in an uncomfortable middle ground…

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The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why Israel is mediating between Russia, Ukraine

Israel's prime minister is assuming the unlikely role of mediator between Russia and Ukraine with his surprise visit to Moscow

Reuters

Bennett says Israel will try to mediate on Ukraine even if prospects poor

Israel will continue trying to mediate between Russia and Ukraine even if success seems unlikely, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Sunday after returning from surprise talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli PM Vows to Continue Diplomatic Effort

Israel’s prime minister said his country will continue to assist in finding a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis, even if the chances for success are few. Naftali Bennett spoke Sunday to a meeting of his Cabinet, hours after he returned from a surprise meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin…

The Independent UK

Live updates: Israel PM returns from surprise trip to Russia

Israel’s prime minister has returned from a surprise trip to Russia where he met President Vladimir Putin and discussed the war in Ukraine

Tribune News Service

Israel premier meets with Putin in surprise Moscow trip

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett made an unannounced trip to Moscow Saturday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Israel alerted the White House in advance of the visit. Bennett, according to his spokesman, later called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Russian strikes destroy Vinnytsia airport

Ukraine-Russia news from March 6: Missile strikes have destroyed the international airport in Vinnytsia.

Tribune News Service

Israel premier meets with Putin in surprise Moscow trip

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett made an unannounced trip to Moscow Saturday to meet with Putin. Israel alerted the White House in advance of the visit.

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