Racism of ‘Jerusalem Day’ march is Israeli mainstream: Analysts Sunday’s march saw thousands of Israelis march through the Old City, attacking a number of Palestinians. Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2022
Israel says laser missile shield to cost just $2 per interception A laser-based air defence system that Israel hopes to deploy from next year to neutralise enemy rockets and drones will cost just $2 per interception, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Wednesday. Reuters · Jun 1, 2022
Israel’s Bennett Releases Documents Iran Stole from UN Watchdog to Evade Nuclear Probes Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett accused Iran on Tuesday of stealing internal UN nuclear watchdog reports under a plan to prepare ways of staving off scrutiny of its nuclear program. “Iran stole classified International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) documents ... and used that information to systematically evade nuclear probes,” Bennett… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 1, 2022
Israel says Iran used stolen U.N. watchdog documents to evade nuclear probes Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett accused Iran on Tuesday of stealing internal U.N. nuclear watchdog reports under a plan to prepare ways of staving off scrutiny of its nuclear programme. Reuters · May 31, 2022
Israel defends decision to hold march marked by racism and violence Marchers chanted ‘death to Arabs’ The Independent UK · May 30, 2022
Israeli PM defends march marked by violence, racism Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has defended an annual march that celebrated Israel’s takeover of east Jerusalem and was marked by violence and anti-Palestinian racism The Independent UK · May 30, 2022
Far-right Israeli attacks highlight ‘Jerusalem Day’ reality Ultra-nationalist Israelis violently confronted Palestinians both during and after the ‘flag march’ on Sunday. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2022
Israeli PM Declares Iranian Regime ‘Immunity’ is Over Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Sunday Iran would not go unpunished for instigating attacks through its proxies, speaking a week after the assassination in Tehran of a Revolutionary Guards colonel that has been blamed on Israel. Bennett’s statement indicates that the shadow war between Iran and Israel is… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 30, 2022
Israel warns against travel to Turkey citing Iran assassination Israel on Monday warned its citizens against travel to Turkey, citing Iranian threats of revenge for the assassination last week of a Revolutionary Guards colonel. Reuters · May 30, 2022
Israel Warns Against Travel to Turkey Citing Iran Assassination Israel on Monday warned its citizens against travel to Turkey, citing Iranian threats of revenge for the assassination last week of a Revolutionary Guards colonel. Teheran has blamed Israel for the killing of Hassan Sayad Khodai, who was shot dead at the wheel of his car by two people on… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 30, 2022
Tension in Jerusalem as thousands participate in Israeli ‘flag march’ Thousands of flag-waving Israelis on Sunday marched through Jerusalem's Old City during a nationalist procession that regularly stokes Palestinian anger, a year after Jerusalem tensions exploded into war. France 24 · May 29, 2022
Israeli PM Bennett says Iranian 'immunity' is over Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Sunday Iran would not go unpunished for instigating attacks through its proxies, speaking a week after the assassination in Tehran of a Revolutionary Guards colonel that has been blamed on Israel. Reuters · May 29, 2022
Jerusalem on High Alert ahead of Israeli 'Flag March' Jerusalem is bracing for a controversial "flag march" by Israelis on Sunday that has sparked warnings of a new escalation from Palestinian factions. The "March of the Flags" threatens to exacerbate weeks of tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, and comes as Israel marks "Jerusalem Day", commemorating the city's unification following… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 29, 2022
Hamas challenges Israel over nationalist flag march in Jerusalem The Islamist Hamas group that runs the Gaza Strip is looking to impose new red lines in Jerusalem, epicentre of the decades-long conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, even if that risks provoking another war. Reuters · May 27, 2022
Al Jazeera · May 25, 2022 US official defends Iran deal but says return ‘tenuous at best’ US envoy for Iran tells lawmakers if Iran wants IRGC ‘terror’ label removed, it must offer non-nuclear concessions.
The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2022 Biden to keep Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on terrorist list, Israel claims Move would deal heavy blow to chances of Iranian nuclear deal being revived
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2022 Turkey FM visit to Israel a sign relations are warming Despite standoffs over Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands, Ankara and Tel Aviv are growing closer.
Reuters · May 23, 2022 Senior Israeli lawmaker warns of "religious war" over Jerusalem moves A senior Israeli lawmaker said on Monday the country risked "religious war" after a court ruled in favour of Jews who had tried to pray at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and as nationalists planned a march near the flashpoint site.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 23, 2022 2nd Senior Aide to Israeli PM Quits Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's chief of staff resigned on Monday, less than two weeks after another senior aide did the same. A statement from the prime minister's office gave no reason for the departure of Tal Gan Zvi after a decade at Bennett's side. Shimrit Meir, the premier's senior…
Reuters · May 23, 2022 Second senior aide to Israeli PM quits in less than two weeks Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's chief of staff resigned on Monday, less than two weeks after another senior aide bolted in a double blow to a leader who has yet to complete his first year in power and is due to host U.S. President Joe Biden soon.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 23, 2022 Arab Lawmaker Returns to Israeli Coalition A lawmaker from Israel's Arab minority said on Sunday she was returning to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's coalition, restoring its tenuous hold over half of the seats in parliament after she briefly bolted in solidarity with the Palestinians. Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi of the liberal Meretz party said in a statement…
Reuters · May 22, 2022 Arab lawmaker returns to Israeli coalition after protest walkout A lawmaker from Israel's Arab minority said on Sunday she was returning to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's coalition, restoring its tenuous hold over half of the seats in parliament after she briefly bolted in solidarity with the Palestinians.
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022 Zelenskiy compares Russian laser threat to nonexistent Nazi ‘wonder weapon’ Russia says weapon destroyed drone in five seconds in a test, but there is scepticism that it could be used in war
Al Jazeera · May 19, 2022 Israeli coalition becomes minority gov’t after legislator quits Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi reportedly cited treatment of mourners at Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral in resignation letter.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2022 Shaky Israeli coalition is jolted as another lawmaker quits Another member of Israel’s parliament says she's quitting the ruling coalition, leaving embattled Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in control of a crumbling minority government