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Israeli PM slams state’s law enforcement, says there is a ‘witch-hunt’ against his rule After Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court for his corruption trial, the Israeli Prime Minister lambasted on Monday the state prosecution, Israel Police and the media, alleging an attempted political coup against him. “The prosecution is on a witch-hunt. They were looking […]

Putin signs law allowing him to run for two more terms in Kremlin

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By Reuters Staff FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in the signing ceremony of the general agreement between the All-Russian unions of trade unions, employers and the government of the Russian Federation, via a video conference call, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia March 31, 2021. Sputnik/Alexei Druzhinin/Kremlin via REUTERS MOSCOW […]

PA President Abbas heads to Germany for ‘routine’ medical treatment

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No official comment from Ramallah as to leader’s condition, but it would not be the first time Abbas has gone to Germany for a checkup By Aaron Boxerman Today, 1:39 pm   Aging Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was set to head to Germany for medical treatment on Monday afternoon, in what officials reportedly described […]

Jordan Prince Hamza in voice recording says will disobey army orders to keep silent

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REUTERS APRIL 5, 2021 10:47 Jordan’s estranged Prince Hamza said in a voice recording released on Monday that he would disobey orders by the army to not communicate with outside world after he was put under house arrest. The half-brother of King Abdullah and former heir to the throne said in voice recording sent to […]

Netanyahu as president supported by Knesset majority – Likud source

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PM’s departure could allow new party leader to build stable 73-MK coalition. GIL HOFFMAN APRIL 4, 2021 22:07 A majority of the MKs who will be sworn in to the Knesset on Tuesday would vote for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be Israel’s next president, a senior Likud source close to Netanyahu told The Jerusalem […]

Three security personnel killed in Taliban car-bombing near Kabul

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By REUTERS APRIL 4, 2021 21:32 A car bombing near Kabul on Sunday killed at least three Afghan security personnel and injured 12 others, officials said, in an attack claimed by the Taliban. While attacks have continued unabated in Afghanistan, the insurgent Taliban has rarely taken responsibility since the formal start of peace talks and […]

Israel, in first comment, says troubled by US position ahead of Iran talks

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US envoy to Iran Malley says goal is to return to nuclear deal, without calling to strengthen it. LAHAV HARKOV APRIL 4, 2021 21:27 Mixed messages from the Biden administration on the Iran nuclear deal days before indirect talks commence in Vienna between the sides are “very troubling,” senior Israel officials said on Sunday. Israeli […]

IDF receives new spy plane it says will help gather intel in Iran, Yemen, Iraq

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The Oron, a Gulfstream jet outfitted with a variety of sensors and data collection equipment, can rapidly identify targets in all weather conditions, developer says Judah Ari GrossToday, 6:33 pm The Israel Defense Forces received the first of a series of new spy aircraft, dubbed the Oron, on Sunday that it said would improve its […]

Israel warns Biden administration of ‘destructive impact’ of ICC probe

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April 4, 2021 Israel’s foreign minister told his American counterpart that the Palestinians’ active involvement in the ICC probe will “harm any chance of progress.” By TPS On Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a meeting to develop Israel’s strategy in confronting the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) war crimes probe. Israel has an April […]

Jordan’s Queen Noor, mother of detained prince, attacks ‘wicked slander’ of coup

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UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman all voice support for Jordanian authorities as former crown prince Hamzah claims he is being held amid reported plot against king AgenciesToday, 2:33 pm Queen Noor, the mother of Jordan’s former crown prince Hamzah who says he is under house arrest, on Sunday denounced “wicked slander” while […]

Former Mossad agent allegedly involved in Jordan coup – report

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Former Mossad agent allegedly involved in Jordan coup – report By JERUSALEM POST STAFF APRIL 4, 2021 20:10 Former Mossad agent Roi Shpushnik was allegedly involved in the attempted coup in Jordan, according to reports in Jordan cited by Maariv, the Jerusalem Post’s sister publication. According to the reports, the former Israeli agent offered former […]

Rockets strike near Iraqi airbase housing US troops; no injuries

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Attack comes after last month’s assault on military site in western Iraq that killed an American contractor By AP Today, 6:08 pm BAGHDAD — Two rockets landed Sunday near an Iraqi air base just north of Baghdad where American trainers are present, causing no casualties or damage, an Iraqi official said. Maj. Gen. Tahseen al-Khafaji […]

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TOI staffToday, 4:36 pm At a press conference, Jordanian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ayman Safadi says former crown prince Hamzah bin Hussein was in contact with “foreign elements” and planned to take steps that would destabilize Jordan. Safadi, speaking a day after the half brother of King Abdullah was placed under house arrest, […]

US consults Israel for advice following Capitol ramming attack

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“We had a call with the Knesset last week, trying to see what do they do in Israel around the Knesset,” said Rep. Tim Ryan. By OMRI NAHMIAS APRIL 4, 2021 09:36 US Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH-13) said in an interview over the weekend that several members of the House Appropriations Committee had a conversation […]