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Israeli PM Bennett to dissolve Parliament; fresh elections on the cards

The move, if passed, will trigger snap polls - Israel's fifth in just about three years.

EU signs energy deal with Egypt and Israel to wean itself off Russian gas

EU signed in Cairo last Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt and Israel, aimed at using the energy potential

New I2U2 grouping to re-energise American alliances globally: White House

The new I2U2 grouping of India, Israel, the UAE and the US will hold its first virtual summit next month as part of the Biden administration's efforts to re-energise and revitalise American alliances

US to launch West Asia Quad with India, Israel and UAE during Biden's visit

The US has said it will launch a new four-nation dialogue with India, Israel and the United Arab Emirates during President Joe Biden's visit to the region next month.

Biden to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia next month, meet Prince Salman

Biden plans to meet with the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto ruler of the kingdom, according to a senior administration official who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity.

Ukraine presses to buy Israel's Iron Dome to defend against Russian attacks

Ukraine's ambassador is urging Israel to sell its Iron Dome rocket interception system and provide anti-tank missiles to defend civilians against Russia's invasion

Microsoft disables Lebanon-based hackers working with Iranian intelligence

Microsoft has detected and disabled a previously undocumented Lebanon-based activity group that is working with other actors affiliated with Iranian intelligence to attack organisations in Israel

Palestinian teen shot dead in Israeli raid on West Bank; 15 injured

At least 15 Palestinians were wounded by live fire, according to Wafa, during the clashes near Joseph's Tomb, a frequent flashpoint site

Israel seeks direct flights with Qatar for FIFA World Cup scheduled in Nov

The decision, if implemented, would benefit about 15,000 Israeli citizens who plan to visit Qatar for the World Cup scheduled to be held from November 21 to December 18

After US and Canada, Israel reports 1st suspected case of monkeypox

The Israeli Health Ministry has reported the country's first suspected case of monkeypox after the viral disease has recently been detected across North America and Europe.

Palestinians injured in clashes with Israeli soldiers in West Bank: Medics

Scores of Palestinian protesters were injured during clashes with Israeli soldiers in several West Bank towns and villages, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society.

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US readying an arms-aid package to wean India away from Russian weapons

The effort is part of a much larger initiative by Joe Biden's administration to court India as a long-term security partner, despite its reluctance to criticize Russia for its invasion of Ukraine

Violence erupts between police and protestors following Palestinian funeral

The Palestinian Red Crescent rescue service said 37 Palestinians were wounded from rubber bullets, stun grenades and beatings

Israel launches 5-year national plan worth $127 mn to boost bio-convergence

The program will focus on building infrastructure and developing capabilities in areas where Israel has strengths, the Innovation Ministry said

Cyprus pitches zonal firefighting hub to Israel, Greece to curb wildfires

In a joint statement, the ministers said they had decided to intensify cooperation on issues contributing to resilience, energy security and interconnectivity in the region

Israel to establish civilian national guard to fight terrorism: PM Bennett

The new guard will be deployed throughout the country to enable them respond quickly to emergency even before the arrival of police forces, he said

Israel PM Bennett says Putin apologised over FM Lavrov's Holocaust remarks

Asked in an interview about Russian claims that it invaded Ukraine to denazify the country, Lavrov said that Ukraine could still have Nazi elements even though its president Zelenskyy is a Jewish

Israel wants apology from Russia over Lavrov's Hitler remark

"Foreign Minister Lavrov's remarks are both an unforgivable and outrageous statement as well as a terrible historical error," Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said in a tweet.

No fireworks for Israeli Independence Day celebrations over PTSD concerns

Israel marks 74 years since its creation on Thursday, and festivities begin the night before