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Benjamin Netanyahu and family host PM Narendra Modi for a 3-hour dinner

Prime Minister Modi was at the Beit Aghion for three hours, as the entire Netanyahu family greeted and met him with utmost warmth.

Jul 05, 2017, 15:01 PM IST

Narendra Modi in Israel: PM calls for opposing evils of terrorism, radicalism

PM Modi on Tuesday said that those who believe in humanity and civilised values must come together and defend it at all costs.

Jul 05, 2017, 00:08 AM IST

PM Modi, Netanhayu to honour fallen Indian soldiers at Haifa Cemetery

''Both Prime Ministers will pay wreath on the two grave areas - one is for the Hindu soldiers and one for Muslim soldiers- during their visit to Haifa cemetery," said Mark Sofer.

Jul 03, 2017, 23:35 PM IST

Israel thwarts major cyber-attack

The hack came amidst a worldwide wave of cyber-attacks that started in Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday. 

Jun 29, 2017, 17:10 PM IST

Donald Trump will not move US embassy to Jerusalem for now: Official

President Donald Trump has decided not to move the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem for now, a US official said Thursday, shying away from a major campaign promise.

Jun 01, 2017, 21:18 PM IST

White House reiterates Trump's support for strong US-Israel

In a tweet, Michael C. Short, senior assistant to White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, said, "...the question is not if that move happens, but only when.

Jun 01, 2017, 20:52 PM IST

Trump lands in Tel Aviv for his tour's second stop

During his visit, discussions will be held on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, regional security issues and reaffirmation the US' commitment to its alliance with Israel.

May 22, 2017, 17:29 PM IST

Donald Trump considering how move of US embassy in Israel could affect Mideast peace

Israel regards Jerusalem as its eternal and indivisible capital and wants all foreign countries to base their embassies there. 

May 15, 2017, 10:06 AM IST

Two states not only answer to Mideast conflict: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was open to a one-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict if it is acceptable to both sides while urging Israel to hold back on settlement construction "for a little bit."

Feb 16, 2017, 00:14 AM IST

Netanyahu presses Trump on US embassy move

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for US President Donald Trump to make good on his campaign pledge to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Jan 29, 2017, 19:42 PM IST

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas warns over Donald Trump's plan to move US embassy to Israel

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas warned Saturday that moving the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem would deal a huge blow to hopes for Middle East peace.

Jan 14, 2017, 21:44 PM IST

Israel demolishes homes of 2 Palestinian assailants

According to the Shin Bet domestic security agency, the assault was planned after a July 2015 arson attack by Jewish extremists in the West Bank that killed three members of a Palestinian family

Aug 04, 2016, 11:41 AM IST

Swiss fighter jets intercept El Al Israel Airlines plane after bomb threat

El Al Israel Airlines flight LY2 is still following the flight path and will land at tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport shortly.

 

Jul 05, 2016, 14:45 PM IST

Israel bars all Palestinians after Tel Aviv attack: Army

The Israeli army said Friday that it was temporarily barring all Palestinians from entering Israel, stepping up already tough restrictions announced after Palestinian gunmen shot dead four Israelis in Tel Aviv.

Jun 10, 2016, 11:29 AM IST

American killed in Tel Aviv stabbing spree as Joe Biden visits

Violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories since October has killed 184 Palestinians and 28 Israelis.

Mar 09, 2016, 09:24 AM IST

Israel`s Peres hospitalised for `irregular heartbeat`: Office

Former Israeli president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres was rushed to hospital on Sunday after feeling chest pains and being diagnosed with an "irregular heartbeat", a spokeswoman said.

Jan 25, 2016, 01:28 AM IST

Two killed in shooting on Tel Aviv thoroughfare, Israel mystified by motive

An unidentified gunman killed two people and wounded at least three others on a bustling thoroughfare in central Tel Aviv on Friday before fleeing, Israeli authorities said.

Jan 02, 2016, 00:40 AM IST

Two killed, seven wounded, in Tel Aviv shooting: Officials

Medics said they had taken nine people to hospitals in Tel Aviv, with police saying two of them had been pronounced dead.

Jan 01, 2016, 21:59 PM IST

Israel ex-PM to serve jail term for bribery

The Israeli Supreme Court on Tuesday partially accepted an appeal by former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in a corruption case under which he will serve 18 months in prison instead of the six years handed out to him.

Dec 29, 2015, 14:54 PM IST

Attempted West Bank car ramming, Palestinian attacker shot: Police

A Palestinian driver tried unsuccessfully to run down Israelis security forces at a West Bank checkpoint Friday.

Dec 18, 2015, 20:18 PM IST