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Will only Arab party in Israel’s ruling coalition provide blueprint for others?

Botrus Mansour | Israel | Aug 5, 2021

Mansour Abbas (L), head of Israel's conservative Islamic Raam party, attends a Knesset (Parliament) meeting in Jerusalem on July 7, 2021, during which Israeli President-elect Yitzhak Herzog will swear allegiance.

Despite loss, Israel’s Olympic baseball team wins big in Tokyo

The Israeli baseball team brought home no medals, but still made history by qualifying for the Olympic games and gaining visibility.

Danny Zaken | Israel | Aug 4, 2021

Zachary Weiss #44 of Team Israel pitches in the ninth inning against Team Dominican Republic during the knockout stage of men's baseball on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on Aug. 3, 2021 in Yokohama, Japan.

Israel considers options after drone attack on ship blamed on Iran

The drone attack against an Israeli-managed oil tanker last week revealed Israel’s soft underbelly at sea, and forces its leadership to consider how to retaliate.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Aug 3, 2021

A picture taken on Aug. 3, 2021 shows the Israeli-linked Japanese-owned tanker MT Mercer Street, off the port of the Gulf Emirate of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.

Israeli budget approved in victory for Arab coalition party

The big winner of the approval of Israel’s 2021 state budget is the leader of the Arab coalition party Ra’am, Mansour Abbas.

Mazal Mualem | Israel | Aug 3, 2021

Israeli Arab politician, leader of the United Arab list, Mansour Abbas attends consultations with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (unseen) on who might form the next coalition government, at the President's residence in Jerusalem, on April 5, 2021.

Russia recalibrates coordination with new Israeli government in Syria

There are indications the Kremlin is about to revise its approach to Israel in order to force the Israel Defense Forces into accepting new rules of the regional game.

Anton Mardasov | Russia | Aug 2, 2021

Israeli court offers 'protected status' to Sheikh Jarrah residents facing eviction

The Supreme Court adjourned without ruling on the planned eviction of four Palestinian families who reside in the East Jerusalem neighborhood.

Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Aug 2, 2021

Palestinian residents of the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood attend a hearing at Israel's Supreme Court in Jerusalem on Aug. 2, 2021.

War of words rages between Israeli-Arab coalition, opposition legislators

The Joint List, which is part of the opposition, is apparently unhappy with the Ra’am Party, which is part of the coalition, getting so much media attention.

Afif Abu Much | Israel | Aug 2, 2021

Ahmed Tibi (C), Israeli member of Knesset for the Joint List, speaks during a demonstration by Israeli Arabs.

Israel grants 15,000 more work permits to Palestinians

The move comes amid other steps by the government of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to prevent the collapse of the Palestinian economy.

Rina Bassist | Israel | Aug 2, 2021

Palestinian laborers working in Israel cross the Mitar checkpoint in Hebron, West Bank, May 3, 2020.

Israel says Iran behind drone attack on ship

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said there is clear evidence that Iran was involved in the July 29 drone attack on an Israeli-managed ship.

Rina Bassist | Israel | Aug 2, 2021

A ship is pictured off the coast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, where an Israeli-operated ship was attacked opposite the Iranian coast, April 14, 2021.

Two reported dead in attack on Israeli-operated ship near Oman

Iran was suspected in the attack on the UAE-bound Mercer Street, which is connected to an Israeli billionaire businessman.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Jul 30, 2021

An undated image of Liberian flagged tanker MT Mercer Street.

Netanyahu lays out plan to regain power

Despite his defeat two months ago, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to leave the stage to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Mazal Mualem | Israel | Jul 30, 2021

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a Health Ministry-organized appreciation ceremony for health system personnel and partner agencies for their contribution during the coronavirus pandemic, Jerusalem. June 6, 2021.

Israel weighs risks, options for dealing with Hezbollah’s precise missiles

Hezbollah is expanding its missile capability — what are Israel's options?

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jul 30, 2021

A Hezbollah flag flutters on the Lebanese side of the border fence with Israel, near the northern Israeli settlement of Shtula, July 20, 2021.

Israel’s Gantz in Paris, to repair diplomatic damage caused by NSO affair

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met July 28 with his French counterpart Florence Parly, in an attempt to reassure Paris over NSO affair allegations.

Rina Bassist | Israel | Jul 29, 2021

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz meets with French Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly, Paris, France, July 28 2021.

Affordable housing for Jaffa’s Arab residents: too little, too late

With the prices of houses skyrocketing in the center of Israel, even projects designed for the low-income Arab population of Jaffa have become too expensive for them.

Afif Abu Much | Israel | Jul 29, 2021

This picture shows a view of ongoing work at a construction site in the coastal city of Tel Aviv, Israel, July 12, 2021.

Fourth coronavirus wave in Israel rattles Bennett’s leadership

New Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is challenged by his own ministers over the management of the fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Mazal Mualem | Israel | Jul 29, 2021

Israel

Will only Arab party in Israel’s ruling coalition provide blueprint for others?

Despite loss, Israel’s Olympic baseball team wins big in Tokyo

Israel considers options after drone attack on ship blamed on Iran

Israeli budget approved in victory for Arab coalition party

Russia recalibrates coordination with new Israeli government in Syria

Israeli court offers 'protected status' to Sheikh Jarrah residents facing eviction

War of words rages between Israeli-Arab coalition, opposition legislators

Israel grants 15,000 more work permits to Palestinians

Israel says Iran behind drone attack on ship

Two reported dead in attack on Israeli-operated ship near Oman

Netanyahu lays out plan to regain power

Israel weighs risks, options for dealing with Hezbollah’s precise missiles

Israel’s Gantz in Paris, to repair diplomatic damage caused by NSO affair

Affordable housing for Jaffa’s Arab residents: too little, too late

Fourth coronavirus wave in Israel rattles Bennett’s leadership

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