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Israel sells Haifa Port to Adani Ports, Israel's Gadot for $1.2 bn

Israel in recent years has been selling its government-owned ports and allowing new, private piers to be built in an effort to shorten wait times for cargo ships and lower the costs of imports

In Israel, Biden says US won't wait 'forever' for Iran on nuclear deal

President Joe Biden said Thursday that the United States is not going to wait forever for Iran to rejoin a dormant nuclear deal, a day after saying he'd using force against Tehran as a last resort

I2U2 established a positive agenda from its very first summit today: Modi

We have identified joint projects in many areas, and have also prepared a roadmap to move forward in them: PM Modi

PM Modi to participate in first I2U2 Leaders' Summit virtually today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the first Leaders' Summit of I2U2 virtually, along with leaders of Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States on Thursday

US president Biden lands in Israel, jittery about Iran nuke programme

Biden is spending two days in Jerusalem for talks with Israeli leaders before meeting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday in the West Bank

PM Modi to participate in first I2U2 Leaders' Summit virtually on July 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating in the first Leaders' Summit of I2U2, along with leaders of Israel, UAE and the US on July 14 virtually

Israel reports 11 new monkeypox infections, total case tally climbs to 66

The number of monkeypox cases in Israel rose to 66 with 11 new cases reported, the state's Health Ministry has said

Israeli PM Yair Lapid calls for Saudi relations ahead of Joe Biden visit

Israel's PM expressed hope that his country will establish formal diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia, days before President Joe Biden visits the two countries as part of a regional trip.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meets Israeli defence minister

The Palestinian President urged Israel to stop all unilateral measures in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, 'which would lead to an escalation of tension between the two sides'

Israeli military shoots down three Hezbollah drones over Mediterranean

The Israeli military said it shot down three unmanned aircraft launched by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah heading toward an area where an Israeli gas platform was installed in Mediterranean Sea

Israel's outgoing PM thanks Modi for commending him as 'true friend

Israel's outgoing premier Naftali Bennett on Friday thanked his "dear friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi for commending him for being "a true friend to India". Israel's Parliament voted Thursday to dissolve itself and send the country to the polls in November for the fifth time in less than four years. Yair Lapid, Israel's foreign minister and architect of the outgoing coalition government, took over the prime ministership from Bennett to became the country's caretaker prime minister just after midnight on Friday. "Thank you His Excellency @naftalibennett for being a true friend of India. I cherish our fruitful interactions and wish you success in your new role," Modi said in a tweet. In response, Bennett tweeted, "Thank you my dear friend. To a long and strong friendship." According to The Times of Israel newspaper, Bennett announced Wednesday night that he will not be running in the upcoming elections and will be stepping back from political life. Modi also congratulated Lapid

PM Modi congratulates Yair Lapid for becoming 14th Prime Minister of Israel

PM Modi also thanked outgoing PM Bennett for being a true friend of India

Yair Lapid officially becomes PM of Israel; says, 'we'll do the best'

Lapid's term could be the short one as he take over the caretaker government ahead of Israel's election which was scheduled to take place on November 1

Israel dissolves parliament, faces fifth election in less than 4 years

Bennett will stand down at midnight to be replaced by his coalition partner, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid

Want to support 'Make in India', says Israel, but flags IP concerns

Naor Gilon, Israel's Ambassador to India, said here on Wednesday that we are all interested in Make in India' and we see an immense potential for cooperation with India

Israel loosens abortion regulations in response to US overruling Roe

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz, who heads the small liberal Meretz party, said the U.S. decision had turned back the clock for women's rights

Israeli PM holds final cabinet meeting before Parliament dissolution

Naftali Bennett held what was likely his final cabinet meeting as the PM of Israel, ahead of the Knesset or Parliament's expected dissolution this week following the collapse of fragile govt

India to benefit from Israeli experience of managing health service: Expert

With India at the cusp of a digital healthcare revolution, the Israeli experience in managing its health services, especially in times of crisis, can be very helpful in the successful management

Israeli FM Yair Lapid, Antony Blinken discuss Biden's upcoming visit

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke over US President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Israel in July

Israel heads to new elections after Bennett-led shaky coalition collapses

Israel's fragile coalition government will vote to dissolve the parliament next week, announced Israel's Prime Minister's Office on Monday, sending the country to the fifth elections in three years