Israel calls for elections to replace Palestinian leader
August 23rd, 2012 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, Aug 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has called on the Middle East Quartet to press for new elections in Palestine to remove incumbent Palestinian National ... Read more...
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Iran behind attack on Israeli missions: Netanyahu (Lead)
February 13th, 2012 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Feb 13 (IANS) Iran was behind a car bomb attack on Israeli officials in New Delhi and a thwarted attack in Georgian capital Tbilisi, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said ... Read more...
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India, Israel sign extradition pact, to forge anti-terror strategy (Lead)
January 10th, 2012 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Jan 10 (IANS) Outlining a blueprint for expanding bilateral ties in the future, India and Israel Tuesday signed an extradition treaty and resolved to flesh out a joint ... Read more...
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Israel’s gift for Krishna: A tennis racquet
January 10th, 2012 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Jan 10 (IANS) Blending diplomacy with sports, Israel's Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman presented a tennis racquet embossed with signatures of leading national players to his Indian counterpart S.M. Krishna, ... Read more...
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Iran has right to develop n-energy, says India
January 10th, 2012 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Jan 10 (IANS) Amid mounting global pressure to follow the US sanctions against Iran, India Tuesday defended Tehran's right to develop its civil nuclear energy programme but made it ... Read more...
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Krishna to boost ties with Middle East, Israel
January 7th, 2012 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Stepping up ties with the energy-rich Middle East, home to a six million-strong Indian diaspora, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Sunday begins a whirlwind four-day ... Read more...
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Krishna leaves for Israel, Palestine Sunday
January 6th, 2012 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) In a delicate balancing act, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Sunday starts a three-day visit to Israel and Palestine that is expected to enhance India's ... Read more...
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World approaching ‘military option’ on Iran: Israel
November 5th, 2011 - 6:27 am ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, Nov 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Israeli President Shimon Peres has said he believes a military strike against Iran is a more likely option than a diplomatic solution to the ... Read more...
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Israel criticises Palestinian president’s UN speech
September 24th, 2011 - 6:08 am ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Sep 24 (IANS) Israel Friday described Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' address to the UN General Assembly as a "speech of incitement", Xinhua reported.Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman made ... Read more...
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Israeli diplomats flee Cairo after attack on embassy
September 10th, 2011 - 11:36 am ICT by IANS
Cairo, Sep 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Israeli ambassador to Egypt and the embassy staff were Saturday waiting at the Cairo international airport for an Israeli military plane to whisk them away ... Read more...
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Egypt extends suspected Israeli spy’s custody for 15 days
June 26th, 2011 - 4:52 am ICT by IANS
Cairo, June 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An Egyptian court has extended the custody of a US-Israeli citizen, suspected of spying for Israel, for 15 days, Egyptian news agency MENA said Saturday.Ilan ... Read more...
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Arab League for direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks
July 30th, 2010 - 12:30 am ICT by IANS
Cairo, July 29 (DPA) The Arab League laid out its three main conditions Thursday for supporting direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, but the group remained doubtful if a stalemate could be broken.
"I assure ... Read more...
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Israel should open Gaza crossings: EU
July 19th, 2010 - 8:07 am ICT by IANS
Jerusalem/Gaza City, July 19 (DPA) Israel should allow exports from the Gaza Strip, European Union High Representative Catherine Ashton said, as she toured the enclave Sunday and said the EU would continue ... Read more...
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Gaza aid ship leaves Greece
July 11th, 2010 - 12:35 am ICT by IANS
Athens/Jerusalem, July 10 (DPA) A ship loaded with aid for Palestinians from a Libyan charity set sail from Greece for the Egyptian port of el-Arish Saturday, forgoing its initial Gaza destination after ... Read more...
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No humanitarian crisis in Gaza: Israeli foreign minister
June 25th, 2010 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
Valletta (Malta), June 25 (DPA) There is no humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Friday, following a meeting with his Maltese counterpart Tonio Borg.
Israel's blockade only served to ... Read more...
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UN resolution ‘unacceptable’, says Israel
June 1st, 2010 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, June 1 (DPA) A UN Security Council resolution condemning Israel for its navy raid on an aid flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip, was "unacceptable and did not advance peace and ... Read more...
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No talks until Israel meets its obligations: Abbas
March 18th, 2010 - 3:27 am ICT by IANS
Ramallah/Jerusalem/Amman, March 18 (DPA) Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Wednesday that the best way to achieve peace was through direct talks, which Israel was willing to begin immediately, but Palestinian President ... Read more...
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Israeli foreign minister warns Syrian regime
February 5th, 2010 - 4:09 am ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, Feb 5 (DPA) Israeli Foreign minister has warned Syrian president saying that it will topple his regime if Syria attacked Israel.
The minister said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should know that ... Read more...
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Israel settlement offer ‘unprecedented’: Clinton (Lead)
November 1st, 2009 - 5:27 am ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Nov 1 (DPA) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Saturday called Israeli concessions on construction of settlements in the West Bank "unprecedented".
The remarks came after the top US diplomat held ... Read more...
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Hillary Clinton arrives in Israel to revive peace talks
November 1st, 2009 - 4:20 am ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Nov 1 (DPA) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Israel Saturday to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in efforts to revive peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians.
Clinton arrived ... Read more...
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Israel thinks revelation of Iran’s secret N-site would block its nuclear bomb ambitions
September 27th, 2009 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
Jerusalem, Sep. 27 (ANI): Israel thinks that the revelation of a clandestine uranium enrichment site in Iran will trigger the international community to act more forcefully to prevent the Islamic republic from ... Read more...
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Clinton may visit Israel in October
September 15th, 2009 - 6:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep.15 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has provisionally agreed to go to Israel in late October or early November for a meeting of the U.S.-Israeli strategic dialogue, American and ... Read more...
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Lieberman causes stir with proposal for foreign ministry service
August 25th, 2009 - 3:23 am ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Aug 25 (DPA) Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman caused a political storm in Israel Monday by proposing that only those who had completed service in the Israeli military, or done an equivalent ... Read more...
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Israeli PM says significant progress made in US settlement talks
August 23rd, 2009 - 6:24 pm ICT by ANI
Jerusalem, Aug.23 (ANI): Four days before travelling to London for a meeting with American envoy George Mitchell, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has told his inner cabinet that "significant progress" has been ... Read more...
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Israel to indict foreign minister on several charges
August 3rd, 2009 - 2:13 am ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, Aug 3 (DPA) Capping a long investigation, Israel police recommended Sunday that Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman be indicted on charges of bribery, fraud, and obstruction of justice.
Lieberman is suspected of ... Read more...
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‘Israel will have no other option but to accept a two-state solution’
June 6th, 2009 - 4:52 pm ICT by ANI
Jerusalem, June 6 (ANI): Israel will eventually have no other option but to accept a two-state solution because the United States will not give up on this issue, according to Israel Radio. ... Read more...
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Israel to open embassy in Turkmenistan
May 21st, 2009 - 4:41 am ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, May 21 (DPA) Israel has decided to open an embassy in Turkmenistan, for the first time since the two countries established diplomatic ties over 15 years ago, the foreign ministry said ... Read more...
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Israel appoints new envoy to Washington
May 4th, 2009 - 11:56 pm ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, May 4 (DPA) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the appointment of Michael Oren as the country's new ambassador to the US, the premier's office announced Monday.
Oren, the preferred candidate ... Read more...
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Israel’s remarks about Pak being a threat to it “unwarranted”: FO
April 24th, 2009 - 6:39 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Apr.24 (ANI): Reacting strongly to Israel's remark that Pakistan is one of three countries threatening its existence , the Pakistan Foreign Office has said that the "unwarranted" statements by Tel ... Read more...
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Pakistan biggest threat to Israel: Israeli FM
April 23rd, 2009 - 12:56 pm ICT by ANI
Tel Aviv, Apr.23 (ANI): Israel considers Pakistan as its biggest strategic threat rather than Iran.Expressing concern over the increasing Taliban threat in Pakistan, Israel's Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Pakistan, Afghanistan ... Read more...
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Israel not taking orders from Obama, says Minister
April 7th, 2009 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
Jerusalem, Apr.7 (ANI): Israel's Environmental Protection Minister Gilad Erdan has said that his country is not taking orders from US President Barack Obama or officials of his administration.Responding to an earlier ... Read more...
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Israel’s Premier Netanyahu signs deal with fifth coalition partner
April 1st, 2009 - 4:23 pm ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, April 1 (DPA) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party signed a coalition agreement with a fifth partner, the ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism (UTJ) Wednesday, a day after his government was ... Read more...
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US bars entry of Israel’’s new national security aide
March 17th, 2009 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar.17 (ANI): The United States has decided to bar the entry of Uzi Arad, who is expected to be Israels new national security adviser, for nearly two years on the ... Read more...
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Israel must uphold two-state solution: EU
March 16th, 2009 - 11:49 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, March 16 (DPA) Israel must keep working towards a two-state solution in its conflict with the Palestinians, the European Union (EU) foreign ministers insisted Monday as an ultra-nationalist Israeli party looked ... Read more...
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Israeli politicians seek coalition ‘’savior after polls”
February 16th, 2009 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
Jerusalem, Feb.16 (ANI): Kadima leader and Israels Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and Likud party chairman Binyamin Netanyahu expressed hope on Sunday that a "responsible adult" would intervene to build a new ... Read more...
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