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Israeli army chief heading to Washington to restore mutual trust

Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi is scheduled to fly to Washington this weekend, with the mission of restoring trust and cooperation between the sides, especially on the Iranian file.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jun 18, 2021

IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi makes a statement on Nov. 12, 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Palestinian Authority calls off vaccine deal with Israel

The PA said Friday that it wouldn't accept the Pfizer vaccines provided by Israel because the doses were too close to expiring.

Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Jun 18, 2021

Israel to give more than 1 million vaccine doses to Palestinians

In order to accelerate the supply of COVID-19 vaccines to the Palestinians, Israel started transferring 1 million Pfizer doses.

Rina Bassist | Israel | Jun 18, 2021

A Palestinian member of a health ministry mobile unit vaccinates elderly Palestinians against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the village of Dura near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on June 9, 2021.

Clash at Al-Aqsa Mosque leaves several wounded

The clashes on Friday came as the Israeli military carried out airstrikes in Gaza in response to continuing incendiary balloons.

Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Jun 18, 2021

Members of the Israeli security forces detain a Palestinian man in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque following Friday prayers in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque complex, on June 18, 2021, as Palestinians protested in response to chants by Israeli ultranationalists targeting Islam's Prophet.

Netanyahu clings to prime minister’s residence

The Netanyahu family is still living in the official residence on Jerusalem's Balfour Street even though Benjamin Netanyahu is no longer prime minister.

Rina Bassist | Israel | Jun 18, 2021

Israelis demonstrate outside the court as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial resumes in occupied East Jerusalem, Feb. 8, 2021.

Why Erdogan may miss Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu’s departure as prime minister of Israel is a loss of sorts for Erdogan when it comes to both domestic and regional politics.

Pinar Tremblay | Turkey | Jun 18, 2021

After Netanyahu, Israel’s Bennett revives paralyzed security Cabinet

Contrary to former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who sidelined and paralyzed the security Cabinet, Israel’s new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett turns it back into an essential link within the decision-making process.

Mazal Mualem | Israel | Jun 17, 2021

Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at their first working meeting since the establishment of the new government, Jerusalem; June 16, 2021.

For Israel’s new government, Egypt key to calm on border with Gaza

An Israeli delegation is expected to arrive in Cairo in the very near future, to continue discussing with the Egyptians a framework for an arrangement with Hamas.

Rina Bassist | Israel | Jun 17, 2021

A worker with the Israel Nature and Parks Authority extinguishes a fire in a field near Kibutz Alumim that was reportedly caused by an incendiary balloon launched from the Gaza Strip, Aug. 24, 2020.

The Takeaway: Pragmatism is the new watchword in US-Turkey relations

Plus: A fresh start for Israel; Iran’s hard-line front-runner on the issues; Egypt’s faltering Palestinian mediation; Saudi-Syria talks; Golani’s makeover.

Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Turkey | Jun 16, 2021

US President Joe Biden (R) speaks with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan prior to a plenary session of a NATO summit at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters in Brussels, on June 14, 2021.

Israeli women lead food tech revolution

Israeli women researchers are developing award-winning projects in the fields of food tech and smart agriculture.

Danny Zaken | Israel | Jun 16, 2021

Israeli minister condemns hate slogans during nationalist march

After the controversial flag march in Jerusalem, new Foreign Minister Yair Lapid tweeted, "It is incomprehensible that people can hold the Israeli flag in one hand and shout 'Death to Arabs' at the same time."

Rina Bassist | Israel | Jun 16, 2021

Ultra-Orthodox jump in Netanyahu's lifeboat

After years of political partnership with former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the ultra-Orthodox are sticking with him all the way to the opposition.

Mazal Mualem | Israel | Jun 15, 2021

First mission of Bennett-Lapid government to mobilize US support

One of the first tasks of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is to find a way to work with the administration of US President Joe Biden.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jun 15, 2021

Israel’s Lapid enthusiastic to take on foreign affairs portfolio

Entering his new office, newly appointed Foreign Minister Yair Lapid told Israeli diplomats that he is there by choice and not by default, and that he is eager to start working with them.

Rina Bassist | Israel | Jun 14, 2021

New Foreign Minister Yair Lapid greeted by outgoing Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi at the Foreign Ministry, Jerusalem, June 14 2021.

Lapid vows to mend ties with Democrats, change 'reckless' Netanyahu policies

Israel’s Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has vowed to return to a bipartisan approach toward the United States.

Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Jun 14, 2021

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Israeli army chief heading to Washington to restore mutual trust

Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi is scheduled to fly to Washington this weekend, with the mission of restoring trust and cooperation between the sides, especially on the Iranian file.

Palestinian Authority calls off vaccine deal with Israel

Israel to give more than 1 million vaccine doses to Palestinians

Clash at Al-Aqsa Mosque leaves several wounded

Netanyahu clings to prime minister’s residence

Why Erdogan may miss Netanyahu

After Netanyahu, Israel’s Bennett revives paralyzed security Cabinet

For Israel’s new government, Egypt key to calm on border with Gaza

The Takeaway: Pragmatism is the new watchword in US-Turkey relations

Israeli women lead food tech revolution

Israeli minister condemns hate slogans during nationalist march

Ultra-Orthodox jump in Netanyahu's lifeboat

First mission of Bennett-Lapid government to mobilize US support

Israel’s Lapid enthusiastic to take on foreign affairs portfolio

Lapid vows to mend ties with Democrats, change 'reckless' Netanyahu policies

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