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October 22, 2020 at 9:46 am

Sudanese officials: Diplomatic deal with Israel is near

JERUSALEM (AP) — Sudanese officials confirmed on Thursday that a senior U.S.-Israeli delegation flew to Sudan on a private jet this week to wrap up...

October 21, 2020 at 11:04 pm

Some world leaders have big stake in US election VIEW

JERUSALEM (AP) — While the world will be closely watching the U.S. election, some countries will be watching more closely than others. A number of...

October 13, 2020 at 11:06 pm

Coronavirus lockdown 2.0 deepens divisions in Israel

JERUSALEM (AP) — When Israel went into lockdown last spring, Jerusalem pub owner Leon Shvartz moved quickly to save his business — shifting to a...

Business

September 9, 2020 at 4:43 pm

Congress questions sale of US residence in Israel to Adelson

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has informally confirmed to Congress that Republican super-donor Sheldon Adelson is the buyer of the U.S. ambassador’s official residence...

September 8, 2020 at 11:12 pm

Israeli soldier’s plea deal in fatal shooting faces scrutiny

JERUSALEM (AP) — Ahmad Manasra was traveling home from a wedding when he spotted a family in distress on the side of a West Bank...

Nation & World

September 8, 2020 at 9:36 am

US sells ambassador home in Israel, securing Jerusalem move

JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.S. Embassy said Tuesday the State Department has sold the ambassador's official residence near Tel Aviv — a decision that cements...

September 6, 2020 at 3:44 am

Israel imposes overnight curfews as virus deaths pass 1,000

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday announced overnight curfews on some 40 cities and towns hit hard by the coronavirus, but...

August 31, 2020 at 11:06 pm

Facing a coronavirus crisis, Israel calls in the army VIEW

RAMLE, Israel (AP) — Over a three-decade military career, Israeli Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin has led commando raids, fought in wars and even earned a...

Nation & World

August 30, 2020 at 6:47 am

In Israel, Kushner says ‘stage is set’ for Mideast progress VIEW

JERUSALEM (AP) — White House adviser Jared Kushner on Sunday trumpeted the recent agreement by Israel and the United Arab Emirates to establish diplomatic relations...

August 24, 2020 at 12:12 pm

Israeli rivals agree to stick together, prevent new election

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief coalition partner agreed Monday to delay a fateful budget vote, averting the collapse of...