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Counsel General of Israel to Midwest India calls Ireland's joining South Africa in ICJ naivety

Mumbai, January 9: Kobbi Shoshani, the Counsel General of Israel to Midwest India expressed his disappointment at the move of Ireland joining South Africa at ICJ in case against Israel.


Lung Cancer rates in Israel: Smoking remains top risk despite decline in mortality

Tel Aviv, January 8: A long-term study of lung cancer in Israel released on Wednesday by the Health Ministry found that smoking -- both active and passive -- remains the primary risk factor.


UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed receives Foreign Minister of Israel

Abu Dhabi, January 8: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Gideon Sa'ar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, in Abu Dhabi.


Trump warns Hamas of 'deadly consequences' if hostages in Gaza not released before his inauguration

Washington, Jan 8: US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that "all hell will break out" if Hamas did not release hostages in Gaza before January 20, when he will be sworn in as the 47th President of the US, offering one more stark indication of how much the incoming President would prefer to avoid inheriting the Israel-Hamas war as he prepares to take office in less than two weeks.


Israel signs deals to boost domestic weapons production

Jerusalem, Jan 7: Israel's defence ministry announced on Tuesday it has signed deals worth about 1 billion shekels (276 million US dollars) with defence contractor Elbit Systems to boost domestic arms production amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.


Lebanese PM raises ceasefire violations as US reaffirms Israeli withdrawal

Beirut, Jan 7: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati demanded that Israel halt its violations of the ceasefire agreement as Israeli forces continued their withdrawal from southern Lebanon.


Palestine's GDP shrinks 28 pc, unemployment up to 51 pc in 2024

Ramallah, Jan 7: Palestine's gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 28 per cent and its unemployment rate increased to 51 per cent in 2024, the Ramallah-based Ministry of Economy said in a statement.


Israeli PM approves measures in West Bank after deadly shooting

Jerusalem, Jan 7: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he had approved "offensive and defensive" measures in the Israeli-occupied West Bank following a deadly shooting attack.


Israel moving forward legislation in fight against organized crime

Tel Aviv, January 5: The Prime Minister's Office said as part of the government of Israel's program to fight against organized crime and the possession of illegal weapons, especially in Arab communities, Justice Minister Yariv Levin approved publishing for public comments a memorandum of law to increase the enforcement of weapons offenses, which have become a "scourge of the state" and have claimed many victims in recent years.


US plans $8 billion weapons sale to Israel: Report

Washington DC, January 5: The US State Department on Friday informed Congress of its plan to approve USD 8 billion worth of arms sales to Israel, according to the department's office presiding weapons transfers, the New York Times reported.


Israel's National Security Minister Ben-Gvir apologizes for forcing Netanyahu to leave hospital to vote

Tel Aviv, January 5: Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir apologized on Saturday night for forcing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to leave the hospital early to cast a vote on legislation in the Knesset on Tuesday.


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