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A building damaged by a Russian strike in Kyiv. Photo: AP Photo/Alex Babenko
June 20, 2023, 6:39 am
Israeli warning system to be deployed by September
The system has been credited with saving hundreds of lives in Israel over the years during flare-ups of violence with terror groups in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon
By LAZAR BERMAN & CANAAN LIDOR
Antony Blinken at the AIPAC policy summit in Washington. Photo: Mandel Ngan / AFP
June 12, 2023, 7:04 am
US to push Saudi-Israel ties
"The United States has a real national security interest in promoting normalisation between Israel and Saudi Arabia," he said.
By Jacob Magid
Protesters in Tel Aviv on May 27. Photo: Jack Guez/AFP
June 6, 2023, 7:21 am
Judicial talks resume amid storm of criticism
In a joint statement, the Yesh Atid and National Unity parties stressed that while dialogue is the only solution, "We made it clear that continuing with talks is conditional upon the possibility of making progress."
By CARRIE KELLER-LYNN, LAZAR BERMAN and TOI STAFF
Protesters in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2023. Photo: Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90
May 14, 2023, 7:18 am
Israelis take to streets for 18th week in row
"We'll leave no stone unturned to see if there's a chance to reach a historic agreement that will be with us for a hundred years into the future..."
By AJN STAFF
President Isaac Herzog hosts delegations from Likud, Yesh Atid and National Unity for judicial negotiations at his residence in Jerusalem. Photo: Kobi Gideon/GPO
March 29, 2023, 3:02 pm
Coalition, opposition representatives hold first talks on judicial overhaul
PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday agreed to pause the legislation after his firing of Defence Minister Yoav Gallant sparked impromptu protests and strikes across the country
By Ash Obel and Jacob Magid
Benny Gantz at the Channel 13 News conference in Jerusalem. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
July 28, 2022, 11:09 am
Gantz talks tough on Iranian nuclear program
EU foreign policy chief urges deal to curb Tehran's ambitions.
A shop window allegedly smashed by stone-throwing Jewish extremists in Huwara, near Nablus, this week.Photo: Courtesy
January 27, 2022, 8:18 am
Police probe spate of settler attacks
Israeli police announced they have opened a probe into a settler convoy that paraded through the northern West Bank Palestinian town of Huwara.
From left: IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi, Naftali Bennett and Benny Gantz at Tuesday's military drill.Photo: Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO
November 19, 2021, 11:00 am
‘Israel ready to take on Iran’
By Times of Israel
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi addressing the Defence and Foreign Affairs Committee. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
November 16, 2021, 1:00 pm
IDF stepping up ‘preparedness to deal with Iran’
By Times of Israel
From the WebDecember 2, 2020, 10:28 am
Gantz says party will vote to dissolve Knesset, setting stage for new elections
Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz said his party will vote on Wednesday in support of a preliminary reading of a bill to dissolve the Knesset and call early elections.
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October 22, 2020, 12:00 am
Enhancing defence ties between Israel, Australia
Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds and Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz recently 'reiterated their commitment to continue cooperation in the field of defence'.
By Evan Zlatkis
From the WebMay 18, 2020, 10:30 am
New government officially formed
Israel’s new coalition government has been sworn in, with Benjamin Netanyahu renewing his tenure as PM and Benny Gantz sworn in as defence minister and alternate prime minister.
From the WebMay 14, 2020, 12:00 pm
Israel set to swear in biggest government
Israel’s new government is set to be sworn in on Sunday, bringing nearly 18 months of political gridlock to an end.
From the WebApril 28, 2020, 1:16 pm
Lapid says he’d vote with Netanyahu to stop Gantz becoming PM
Yesh Atid-Telem leader Yair Lapid on Monday promised his party would vote with Benjamin Netanyahu if the prime minister seeks to cancel his rotation agreement with Benny Gantz.
Election posters put up by Blue and White show candidates Benny Gantz (left) and Benjamin Netanyahu on February 18, 2020. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
April 23, 2020, 9:20 am
Australian Jewish leaders react to unity deal
'After three inconclusive elections in the past year, Israel urgently needs a majority government that can deal effectively with the unprecedented challenges the country faces'.
By AJN STAFF
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