Putin promised me he would not kill Zelenskiy, says former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett says Putin also dropped vow to seek disarmament of Ukraine and Zelenskiy agreed to give up on joining Nato The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023
Putin has promised not to kill Zelensky, claims former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett had emerged as an intermediary between Russia and Ukraine in the early weeks of the war The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Former Israeli PM: Putin Promised Not to Kill Zelenskyy A former Israeli prime minister who served briefly as a mediator at the start of Russia's war with Ukraine says he drew a promise from the Russian president not to kill his Ukrainian counterpart. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett became an unlikely intermediary in the war's first weeks, becoming one… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 5, 2023
Former Israeli PM: Putin promised not to kill Zelenskyy A former Israeli prime minister who served briefly as a mediator at the start of Russia’s war with Ukraine says he drew a promise from the Russian president not to kill his Ukrainian counterpart The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Netanyahu Says Considering Military Aid to Ukraine Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he would be willing to consider serving as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine if asked by both warring countries and the United States. Netanyahu also said he was considering military aid to Ukraine. "If asked by all relevant parties, I'll certainly… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 1, 2023
Netanyahu would consider Ukraine-Russia mediator role if asked -CNN interview Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he would be willing to consider serving as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine if asked by both warring countries and the United States. Reuters · Feb 1, 2023
Israel's plastic tax repeal signals climate policy shift Israel's new government is moving quickly to repeal a tax on single-use plastic goods like cups, plates and cutlery The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett Wieghs In On Controversial Judicial Reforms “It will harm the foundations of the State of Israel, its economy and its citizens, and it may tear the rope that connects us all” Zenger · Jan 19, 2023
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu comeback brings despair for leftwing parties Outgoing coalition suffers poor election result as some parties of the left lose voice in Knesset altogether The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022
Lapid may be defeated in Israel’s polls, but he’s the ‘undisputed’ opposition leader Israel’s former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a comeback following his Likud party’s strong showing in Tuesday’s elections. But the party of leftist caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid has also made electoral gains, enabling the journalist-turned-politician to establish himself as a powerful opposition leader, according to a Middle East… France 24 · Nov 3, 2022
Netanyahu and far right allies win Israeli election Former PM Benjamin Netanyahu set to form a government and seal a dramatic return to power, as Lapid concedes defeat. Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2022
A Mixed Bag: The Bennett-Lapid Government’s Mideast Policies The most controversial foreign policy initiative was Israel’s recent accord with Lebanon demarcating Mediterranean Sea gas fields. Zenger · Nov 3, 2022
As Israel's far right parties celebrate, Palestinians shrug The apparent comeback of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the dramatic rise of his far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies in Israel’s general election this week have prompted little more than shrugs from many Palestinians The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022
Zelenskyy: Israel To Supply Ukraine With Military Communications Systems Israel's answer to Ukraine's request for arms and supplies has made an unexpected turn as Zelenskyy reveals new agreement Zenger · Nov 2, 2022
Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2022 Four key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections Benjamin Netanyahu is ahead of his rivals in the vote count after Tuesday’s elections, and looks likely to become PM.
Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2022 ‘Lack of hope’: How will Palestinians vote in Israeli elections? Al Jazeera looks at the Palestinian parties participating in Israeli elections this year and what residents are saying.
Tribune News Service · Oct 22, 2022 Netanyahu asks Putin to rethink his invasion of Ukraine Israel’s opposition leader and contender for next prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine, and urged him to reconsider, in his most direct criticism yet of the war.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022 Russia's Iranian drones complicate Israel's balancing act The Iranian-made drones that Russia sent slamming into central Kyiv this week are complicating Israel's balancing act between Russia and the West
Zenger · Oct 13, 2022 Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Lebanon Maritime Accord Israel’s full Cabinet will decide maritime and gas agreement with Lebanon after its security cabinet voted in favor of the deal
The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2022 US senator rejects Israeli army report on killing of Palestinian American reporter Chris Van Hollen calls for independent US inquiry, saying IDF claim Shireen Abu Aqleh died amid gun battle unsupported by evidence
Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2022 Israel’s shifting narratives on the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh Israel has now concluded that it is ‘highly possible’ one of its soldiers killed Shireen Abu Akleh.
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022 Israel's premier urges West to reject Iran nuclear deal Israel's prime minister says the West is letting Iran manipulate talks over an emerging “bad deal” to curb Tehran's nuclear capabilities
France 24 · Aug 24, 2022 US and Iran edge closer to a nuclear deal as Tehran drops some demands The Biden administration is expected to weigh in this week on Iran’s latest offer to resume its compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, but neither side is offering a definitive path to revive the agreement, which has been on life-support since former President Donald Trump withdrew from it in…
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022 US, Iran inch closer to nuke deal but high hurdles remain The Biden administration is expected to weigh in this week on Iran’s latest offer to resume its compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, but neither side is offering a definitive path to revive the agreement, which has been on life-support since former President Donald Trump withdrew from it in…
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022 Analysis: Israeli PM's Gaza gamble seems to have paid off Israel’s caretaker prime minister took a gamble with his preemptive strike against Islamic Jihad militants in Gaza, less than three months before he is to compete in general elections to retain his job