Author: Itamar Eichner
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Israel withdraws from UN Human Rights Council, joining US: ‘Obsessively demonizes Israel’
A day after the US left the international body, Foreign Minister Saar announces that Israel will not participate in the deliberations of the UN Human Rights Council – where it was an observer and not a member; This body “has traditionally protected human rights abusers by allowing them to hide from scrutiny, and instead obsessively…
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Trump says US will take ownership of Gaza; Netanyahu calls it ‘A new future for the territory, worth paying attention to’
US president says he ‘sees long-term ownership’ of Gaza; ‘We will be responsible for Gaza, we will remove the dangerous bombs and the destroyed houses, it’s a great idea,’ he said; Netanyahu says ‘Israel will end the war by winning the war’ Itamar Eichner, Washington| Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint press…
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Empty Gaza of all its residents and settle them around the world | Trump’s plan, alongside Netanyahu
The US president and the prime ministermet in the White House, in what could shape the face of the Middle East for years to come; Trump spoke about removing Palestinians from Gaza forever: ‘Who would want to go back there? There is nothing but death and destruction’; Netanyahu on Israel’s goals in the war: ‘Hamas will…
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Netanyahu heads to Washington for first foreign leader meeting with Trump
‘We can expand the circle of peace’: PM says talks will focus on Saudi normalization, next phase of hostage deal and countering Iranian threat Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to meet Trump at the White House, underscoring the strong ties between the two allies. 3 View gallery Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the tarmac…
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Saudi Arabia, Iran and ‘the day after’: Netanyahu heads to crucial meeting in Washington
The prime minister will meet with the U.S. president, with the goal of influencing American policy that is still being formed; At least one fateful decision will be made during the visit – which will likely affect both the fate of the hostage deal and the Netanyahu government The Iranian issue, “the day after” and…
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Cease-fire deal and Iran: Marks for Netanyahu and Trump’s meeting
Israel sees great importance in prime minister’s upcoming visit to Washington next week in which he’ll discuss Tehran, Gaza and possible normalization with Saudi Arabia Israel’s top priority is Iran, while Trump sees Iran’s role fits into a broader regional strategy. Israel wishes for crippling U.S. sanctions alongside a credible military threat against Tehran. During…
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Trump, Netanyahu to meet at White House next week
The Israeli premier will be the first foreign leader Trump meets with since he took office; The U.S. president is also expected to invite Netanyahu to dinner at the White House; His envoy, Steve Witkoff, is set to touch down in Israel to speak with Netanyahu, and will also visit Netzarim Corridor in Gaza before…
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Defense Minister Katz sends letter to new US counterpart: ‘Seize opportunity to act against Iran’
Israel Katz warns that Iran and its partners continue to threaten regional and global stability, and that both countries must seize opportunities to reach mutual strategic goals Defense Minister Israel Katz sent a letter on Sunday to his U.S. counterpart, newly confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. In the letter, Katz warned that “Iran and its…
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Trump, Netanyahu expected to meet, discuss Saudi deal
Prime minister expected to travel to D.C. early in February when negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza deal, begin; officials say Trump to use potential of normalization with Saudis and other Muslim nations to push PM not to resume war Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet U.S. President Donald Trump early in February…
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Former US ambassador: ‘Saudis were very clear’ about Palestinian issue
Jack Lew, who completed a year and a half as US envoy to Israel last week, claims the Saudis will not push the Palestinian issue aside like the Abraham Accords; In a farewell interview, he tells Ynet about the differences in the war between Netanyahu and Washington U.S. President Joe Biden’s first request to Jack…
