Day: January 30, 2022

Abbas asked Gantz to release 25 Palestinian prisoners in December meeting – report

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Defense minister said to promise to look into request Palestinian Authority leader reportedly said move would bolster his Fatah party by demonstrating that diplomacy is more effective than Hamas kidnappings By TOI staff Today, 11:20 am During a meeting in December, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas asked Defense Minister Benny Gantz to release over two […]

Herzog lands in Emirates for landmark visit, is greeted by Emirati FM

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‘I am bringing a blessing of peace to the entire region’ President to meet powerful crown prince, open Israel national day at Dubai Expo during two-day jaunt, as threat of Houthi missiles hangs over Gulf state By Lazar Berman Today, 8:31 amUpdated at 10:42 am   Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel’s diplomatic reporter […]

Macron tells Iran’s Raisi more effort needed in nuclear talks

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Iran has rejected any deadline imposed by Western powers. By REUTERS Published: JANUARY 30, 2022 10:20 Updated: JANUARY 30, 2022 11:10     FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron speaks during a video conference with international partners to discuss humanitarian aid for financially-strapped Lebanon, in Paris on December 2. (photo credit: IAN LANGSDON/POOL VIA REUTERS) French President Emmanuel Macron has told […]

Lebanese foreign minister rejects Gulf nations’ demand that Hezbollah disarm

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Iran-backed terror group is a ‘Lebanese party par excellence’ and handing over its weapons is ‘out of the question,’ says Abdallah Bouhabib By Agencies and TOI staff Today, 5:46 am   BEIRUT, Lebanon — Lebanon’s foreign minister said Saturday that his country will not disarm the Iran-funded Hezbollah terror group, one of 10 confidence-building measures […]