Israel adds Chinese RMB to Central Bank reserves for first time, cuts USD holdings

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Israel, whose foreign currency reserves have traditionally been made up of Dollars, Euros and British Pounds, will add four new currencies – including the Chinese Yuan (RMB). By BEN ZION GAD Published: APRIL 22, 2022 00:21 Updated: APRIL 22, 2022 06:16     The Dollar and Yuan compete for influence. (photo credit: REUTERS) Israel has added four new currencies […]

Two rockets launched towards Israel, sirens not activated

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By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: APRIL 22, 2022 21:21 Updated: APRIL 22, 2022 23:46Email Twitter Facebook fb-messenger Two rockets were launched from Gaza on Friday evening, the IDF confirmed. One rocket landed inside the Gaza Strip, reportedly near Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza and injured four Palestinians, according to reports. While the IDF initially indicated […]

Six people killed by blast at restaurant in Somalia’s capital

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By REUTERS Published: APRIL 22, 2022 21:36Email Twitter Facebook fb-messenger Six people were killed on Friday by a blast at a seaside restaurant in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, an ambulance service official told Reuters. “So far we have carried six dead civilians and seven others injured,” Abdikadir Abdirahman, director of Aamin Ambulance Service said.

Iran rejects US offers to lift sanctions in exchange for Tehran abandoning Soleimani revenge

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“The enemy keeps sending messages that if we give up on avenging Soleimani, they will give us some concessions or lift some sanctions,” Revolutionary Guards’ Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri said. By REUTERS Published: APRIL 21, 2022 17:14 Updated: APRIL 21, 2022 19:45     Statue of former IRGC Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in Shahrekord, Iran, January 2022 (photo […]

In meeting with US diplomats, Abbas threatens to cut ties with Israel

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The threat was made during a meeting in Ramallah on Thursday night with US envoys who were dispatched to the region as part of an effort by the US to end recent security tensions. By KHALED ABU TOAMEH Published: APRIL 22, 2022 09:52 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas makes a speech during the Palestinian Central Council (PLO) meeting […]

Turkey: ‘Israel is an important player,’ will maintain ties despite Temple Mount clashes

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April 21, 2022 Turkish president says that country will continue maintaining ties with Israel although it disagrees with the Jewish State’s arrests of rioters on the Temple Mount. By Lauren Marcus, World Israel News Despite rising tensions with many regional powers stemming from widespread clashes between Arab rioters and Israeli security forces on the Temple […]

Arab League urges Israel to stop Jewish prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque

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Israeli leaders have said they are ensuring freedom of worship for all religions in Jerusalem. By REUTERS Published: APRIL 21, 2022 18:12 The Arab League’s foreign ministers meet in Cairo February 1 after US President Donald Trump announced his Middle East peace plan (photo credit: REUTERS) The Arab League called on Israel on Thursday to end Jewish […]

Hamas calls for Palestinian ‘mobilization’ ahead of Friday’s Al-Aqsa prayers

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In phone call with Russian FM, terror group’s leader hails Moscow for support; Lavrov reportedly condemns Israel’s ‘excessive’ force in Jerusalem clashes TOI staffToday, 6:19 pm The Hamas terror group on Thursday called on Palestinians to “mobilize” for Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, in defense of the holy site and Jerusalem. In a statement, […]

Hamas Thanks Moscow for Denouncing Israel, Calls for ‘Central’ Russian Role on Jerusalem Tensions

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Palestinian group Hamas’ top leader, Ismail Haniyeh, gestures as he speaks during his visit at Ain el Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in Sidon, Lebanon September 6, 2020. REUTERS/Aziz Taher Hamas’ political chief Ismail Haniyeh applauded Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for his “rejection” of Israeli actions on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, where clashes between Palestinian rioters […]

Iran Rejects US Offers for Tehran to Abandon Avenging Quds Force Chief, Official Says

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by Reuters and Algemeiner Staff Members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) march during a parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88), in Tehran on Sep. 22, 2010. Photo: Reuters/Morteza Nikoubazl/File photo Iran will not give up on its plans to avenge the 2020 US assassination of Quds Force Commander Qassem […]

Turkey: ‘Israel is an important player,’ will maintain ties despite Temple Mount clashes

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April 21, 2022 Turkish president says that country will continue maintaining ties with Israel although it disagrees with the Jewish State’s arrests of rioters on the Temple Mount. By Lauren Marcus, World Israel News Despite rising tensions with many regional powers stemming from widespread clashes between Arab rioters and Israeli security forces on the Temple […]

IDF hits Hamas sites during pair of overnight raids in response to Gaza rocket fire

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In largest exchange of fire since 2021 war, IDF says it targeted Hamas military post, terror tunnel, underground rocket manufacturing site, compound used by air defense force TOI staffEmanuel FabianToday, 1:26 am The IDF carried out a pair of air raids in Gaza after midnight on Thursday in response to rocket fire and anti-aircraft missiles […]