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Israel to begin second national lockdown as many debate avoiding it

Three-week lockdown begins on Friday afternoon, hours before the Jewish New Year begins

18/09/2020

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Live lamb used in provocative new vegan commercial in Israel

The advert reached over a third of Israel's population - often dubbed the vegan capital of the world.

15/09/2020

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Israel to reimpose new nationwide lockdown as coronavirus cases surge

Due to begin on Friday, the tightening of measures marks the second time Israel is being plunged into a lockdown after a lengthy shutdown in the spring.

14/09/2020

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Israel and Bahrain agree to normalise relations

Bahrain agreeing to normalise ties with Israel came as part of a broader diplomatic push by President Donald Trump and his administration to fully integrate the Jewish state into the Middle East.

11/09/2020

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Israel protests roar on as pressure mounts on Netanyahu

Thousands of Israelis protested in Jerusalem on Saturday as summer-long demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained their momentum.

30/08/2020

Israel

Large trove of early Islamic gold coins discovered in Israel

The collection of 425 whole gold coins, most dating to the Abbasid period around 1,100 years ago, was was a “extremely rare” find, said Israel Antiquities Authorities archaeologists.

24/08/2020

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Lebanese diaspora hold vigil to honour victims of Beirut blast

Vigils for the victims of the Beirut blast were held in Tel Aviv, the Palestinian Territories, Tehran, Paris and London.

06/08/2020

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Tel Aviv artist depicts Netanyahu at 'Last Supper' table

Artist Itay Zalait said the piece in Rabin Square, which features an image of Netanyahu perched at a long dining table with his hand in a cake, represents "the last meal of Israeli democracy".

30/07/2020

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Thousands march in Israel against Netanyahu's handling of coronavirus

The country had initially managed to keep the epidemic at bay but infections surged after the economy reopened in May.

26/07/2020

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Israel: Police arrest 55 in anti-Netanyahu protests

COVID and corruption: Discontent about Benjamin Netanyahu's government has spilled onto the streets of Jerusalem.

24/07/2020

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Israel: Tel Aviv protest targets Netanyahu over COVID-19 economic aid

Protesters accuse the Israeli prime minister of failing to address economic woes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

12/07/2020

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Israel’s annexation plans 'illegal': UN human rights chief

The consequences are likely to be "disastrous for the Palestinians, for Israel itself, and for the wider region," warns UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet.

29/06/2020

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EU urges Israel not to annex settlements in the West Bank

Josep Borrell says that the seizure of land would seriously damage Europe's relationship with Israel.

18/06/2020

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Germany warns Israel against West Bank annexation plans

"Annexation would not be compatible with international law," German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in Jerusalem, calling instead for "a negotiated, consensual two-state solution".

10/06/2020

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Israel: Jewish-Arab protest against plans to annex parts of West Bank

The protest in Tel Aviv came weeks before the Israeli government is expected to push forward on annexation as PM Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to do.

07/06/2020

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu begins corruption trial

Israel's prime minister was sworn into a new term in office just days ago but now faces a historic graft trial.

24/05/2020

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Israel: New government sworn in after year and a half of stalemate

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former rival Benny Gantz announced last month that they would join forces to form a new government.

17/05/2020

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Israel top court hears petitions aiming to stop Netanyahu rule

Israel's high court began hearing petitions seeking to block Prime Minister Netanyahu from forming a government after he was indicted with charges of accepting bribery, fraud and breach trust

03/05/2020

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Netanyahu and Gantz join forces to form 'emergency' Israeli government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rival Benny Gantz have joined forces to create an "emergency" government in the face of coronavirus.

20/04/2020

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Coronavirus: Israel test booth allows staff-patient separation

An Israeli health organization has set up a COVID-19 testing booth allowing quick tests with complete separation between medical staff and patients

19/04/2020

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Coronavirus leaves Holy Sepulchre almost deserted on Saturday's Christian Orthodox Easter service

Coronavirus prevented thousands of Christian Orthodox worshippers from participating in one of their most ancient rituals on Saturday at the Jerusalem church that houses the tomb of Jesus

18/04/2020

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Clashes among police and worshipers shake Jerusalem neighbourhood

Clashes among police and worshipers shake Jerusalem neighbourhood of Mea Shearim after a social-distancing defying religious gathering. Twelve people got arrested.

17/04/2020

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Israeli president gives parliament three weeks to choose PM

President Reuven Rivlin made the move after his prime minister-designate, former military chief Benny Gantz, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to reach a power-sharing deal by a midnight deadline.

16/04/2020

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Day of the Jackal: Lockdown quiet brings out wild animals in Tel Aviv

Jackals have been spotted in a Tel Aviv park as people stay away amid the coronavirus confinement.

14/04/2020

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Opera singer serenades her quarantined father from outside his home

An Israeli opera singer brought comfort to her quarantined father on Sunday by serenading him outside his apartment in Tel Aviv.

23/03/2020

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'Coronavirus dictatorship': Netanyahu accused of exploiting crisis

Israel's prime minister has successfully shelved his corruption trial and is blocking his rival from forming a government.

19/03/2020