Minister Cohen's initiative:
Minister Eli Cohen's initiative: Negev Forum will convene in Morocco in the coming months
Minister Eli Cohen meets US special envoy for the Abraham Accords, Dan Shapiro.
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Odessa struck by extensive missile attack
The city of Odessa was bombarded last night in one of the worst attacks the Ukraine war has seen yet.
Foreign Ministry to Israelis:
Foreign Ministry to Israelis: Don't travel to Rhodes
Foreign Ministry warns Israelis against travel to Rhodes and Sicily due to extreme weather in those areas.
Erdogan invites Netanyahu to a meeting
Turkish President invites Prime Minister to a meeting next week in order to strengthen relations between the countries.
After Western Sahara recognition:
Following recognition of Western Sahara, King of Morocco invites Netanyahu for a visit
King Mohammed VI writes to Netanyahu that "the visit will open up new possibilities for strengthening relations between our countries."
White House:
White House: Biden expressed concern to Netanyahu about continued settlement growth
White House issues statement on Biden-Netanyahu conversation, says the President stressed the need for consensus on judicial reform.
43% of Likud voters: Unity is more important than legal reform
A survey by the Israel Democracy Institute indicates that only 23% of the respondents took part in protests against the legal reform.
Minister Eli Cohen:
Minister Eli Cohen: Nairobi visit has regional and strategic importance
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen concludes quick visit to Nairobi during which he met with the Kenyan Foreign Minister and other leaders.
Amid tensions with Biden:
Amid tensions with Biden: Netanyahu meets US President's envoy
Prime Minister meets Biden's envoy Amos Hochstein to discuss issues related to what is happening on the Lebanese border.
Cabinet decides:
Cabinet decides: Israel will work to prevent collapse of Palestinian Authority
Israel will insist the PA ceases its anti-Israel activity, incitement, payments to the families of terrorists, and illegal construction."
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Jenin is no longer a safe haven
Netanyahu summarizes operation in Jenin: This is just a first step. It’s not, by no means, the last action that we will take.
Ambassador to Germany:
Ambassador to Germany: Blacklist those who support the murder of the Jews as terrorists
Ambassador Ron Prosor calls on EU to blacklist the Samidoun organization as a terrorist organization.
Lapid to US administration:
Lapid to US administration: Do not sign a bad deal with Iran
Opposition leader at AJC Global Forum: Simply going for some sort of new version of the 2015 Iran deal is not good enough.
US Ambassador Tom Nides:
US Ambassador Tom Nides: Normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel would be grand
US Ambassador to Israel at AJC Global Forum: Saudi-Israeli normalization isn't easy, but it's in the best interest of Israel and the US.
Shaked in Toronto:
Shaked in Toronto: 'Judicial reform as initially presented is dead'
Ayelet Shaked participated in a panel with Fmr. Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler and visited the local Chabad community.
Cabinet convenes in Tel Aviv
Cabinet convenes in Tel Aviv. Netanyahu: We can deal with every threat by ourselves
Security Cabinet convenes in the framework of the “Firm Hand” military exercise, at the IDF command center at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.
Israel blasts IAEA:
Israel blasts IAEA: The yielding to Iranian political pressure is very disappointing
Israel blasts UN's atomic agency over decision to close two probes of highly enriched uranium in Iran.
Netanyahu to Erdogan:
Netanyahu to Erdogan: We'll bring the relations between the countries to new heights
Netanyahu calls Turkish President and congratulates him after his victory in the elections in his country.
Calm maintained overnight
Calm maintained overnight | Netanyahu, Gallant: Continue exacting price from Islamic Jihad
PMO after security assessment: The campaign will continue as long as necessary. IDF struck targets in Gaza before midnight.
Promotion of Abraham Accords:
Foreign Minister Cohen speaks to US Secretary of State about promotion of Abraham Accords
Conversation follows meeting between Cohen and White House envoy Amos Hochstein.
Jordan presses, Israel folds:
Israel releases Jordanian MP who smuggled guns into the country
Ben-Gvir called the move a 'strategic mistake.'
Independence Day:
NBA star Omri Casspi says it's all because 'we had faith' in Independence Day video
Video showcasing Israel's achievements has been viewed close to a million times.
Memorial Day 2023:
Memorial Day 2023: 24,213 IDF soldiers have fallen since 1860
From Memorial Day last year and until today, 59 people have been added to the tally.
For the first time in 29 years:
For the first time in 29 years: Israeli Foreign Minister lands in Turkmenistan
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen will inaugurate the Israeli embassy in Turkmenistan, located less than 20 kilometers from the border with Iran.
Netanyahu to torchlighters:
Netanyahu to torchlighters: I simply want to thank you
Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife Sara meet the torchlighters for the State of Israel's 75th Independence Day.
Czech President to Min. Cohen:
Czech President to Minister Cohen: We will promote sanctions on Iran
President of Czech Republic promises to act to impose sanctions at the IAEA's next board meeting.
Minister Eli Cohen:
Minister Eli Cohen: We are promoting cooperation in Europe against Iran
Foreign Minister speaks to French counterpart, departs for Czech Republic to promote decisions against Iran's nuclear program.
Jacob Kornbluh:
Political analyst Jacob Kornbluh: Rift between US and Netanyahu is distracting from Iran
Forward senior commentator: "There’s clearly frustration among White House officials about the events that led to this current situation"
FM to President of Cyprus:
Foreign Minister to the President of Cyprus: Blacklist IRGC as a terrorist organization
FM Eli Cohen meets President of Cyprus. The two discussed, among other things, Iranian terrorism and its consequences for the region.
FM Cohen to Blinken:
FM Cohen to Blinken: Israel is a beacon of democracy and stability
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen speaks to US Secretary of State about the Iranian issue and the judicial reform.
US Ambassador:
US Ambassador Thomas Nides says PM 'will be invited to the White House in the near future'
Ambassador expresses relief at pause in judicial reform legislation.
For the first time:
For the first time: President receives credentials of Azeri Ambassador
The appointment of the Ambassador follows Azerbaijan's decision to open an embassy in Israel.
Minister Eli Cohen:
Minister Eli Cohen: Britain supports our fight against Iran
Foreign Minister and his British counterpart sign a document that will anchor and deepen Israel-UK relations over the next ten years.
Wall Street Journal:
Wall Street Journal: Only Bibi can achieve compromise, but the A-G won't let him
Most Israelis accept reform is needed, but aren't convinced current plan is the right one, article claims.
US official: No boycott of Minister Smotrich
US official tells INN there is no policy to boycott any Israeli minister as no administration officials attend Israel Bonds conference.
After prolonged stalemate:
After prolonged stalemate: Israeli youth trips to Poland return
Netanyahu welcomes the move: Know from whence you came and where you are going.
Israeli UN ambassador:
Israeli UN ambassador: Israel to help develop missile warning system in Ukraine
Gilad Erdan addressed the UN General Assembly at a special session marking the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
Report:
Report: Iran makes significant step toward nuclear weapons
The IAEA has detected uranium enrichment levels of 84% purity, only 6% less than the amount needed to create a nuclear weapon.
With air raid sirens blairing:
With air raid sirens blairing: Israeli Foreign Minister: 'Israel did not sit on the fence'
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen toured the Ukrainian church where a mass grave was discovered. 'Many innocent people were killed here.'
Air strike targets convoy of trucks on Syria-Iraq border
Aircraft attack convoy of 25 trucks crossing the border from Iraq to Syria through a crossing controlled by Hezbollah.
