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India, Israel to strengthen cooperation in agriculture sector

New Delhi, April 8: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Avi Dichter, on Tuesday signed an agriculture cooperation agreement and work plan aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations in key areas of agricultural development.

Trump, Netanyahu discuss Gaza hostages, tariffs at White House

Washington, April 8: US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House, focusing on the Gaza hostage crisis and US tariffs on Israeli goods.

Trump announces direct talks with Iran amid nuclear tensions

Washington, April 8: The US and Iran are holding direct talks with their first meeting scheduled for Saturday at “almost at the top” level, President Donald Trump said Monday, adding a failure to reach an agreement will leave Teheran in “great danger” because it cannot be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon.

Nearly 400,000 Palestinians displaced following collapse of Gaza ceasefire, UN reports

New York, April 8: The United Nations on Monday reported that nearly 400,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the Gaza Strip since Israel broke the recent ceasefire agreement, with no provisions made for civilian safety, as per Anadolu News Agency.

Will eliminate trade deficit with US: Israeli PM Netanyahu amid US tariff tensions

Washington DC, April 8: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (local time) announced that Israel would work to eliminate the trade deficit with the US and that too "very quickly" amid the turmoil in the global markets caused by US tariff tensions.

We're not looking at that: US President Trump rules out pause on tariffs during negotiations

Washington DC, April 8: Amid the turmoil in the global markets following the tariff announcements made by the US, President Donald Trump has ruled out the possibility of a "pause" on the tariffs on countries during negotiations.

Hamas asked $500 million from Iran to fund Oct 7 attack: Israel

Tel Aviv, April 7: Israel has made public an intelligence document that, according to its officials, reveals a direct financial and operational link between Hamas and Iran, including a request for $500 million to carry out its plans to invade Israel -- an attack that was executed on October 7, 2023.

Hamas rockets injure three in Israel; Israeli forces strike central Gaza

Jerusalem, April 7: Three people were slightly injured during a rocket attack on southern Israel by Hamas, which prompted the Israeli army to launch multiple airstrikes on central Gaza later in the day, according to Israeli and Palestinian sources.

Netanyahu, Trump to meet at White House

Jerusalem, April 7: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with US President Donald Trump on Monday at 1 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) at the White House, according to a statement from his office.

Shin Bet internal crisis deepens amid recording scandal, Netanyahu feud

Tel Aviv, April 6: The head of the Jewish division in the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) suspended himself on Sunday after a recording of him discussing methods of handling Jewish terror suspects was aired on Israeli TV the previous night.

Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House for key talks on tariffs

Washington DC, April 6: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, as confirmed by two US officials and one Israeli official, according to a report by The New York Times.

Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House to discuss new tariffs imposed on Israel: media

Jerusalem, April 5: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported on Saturday.

Israel's attorney general calls on high court to cancel dismissal of Shin Bet chief

Jerusalem, April 5: Israel's Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara urged the country's High Court of Justice to overturn the government's decision to dismiss Ronen Bar, chief of Israel's internal security service Shin Bet.

Israel orders evacuations in Gaza amid expanded military operations

Jerusalem, April 3: The Israeli military has ordered civilians in multiple areas of the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate immediately, citing intercepted rocket fire from Palestinian territory.

Israeli PM Netanyahu vows pressure on Gaza until hostages are returned

Tel Aviv, April 3: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday spoke about the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensifying their operations in the Gaza Strip and said that the IDF is not only seizing territory and destroying infrastructure but also targeting key corridors, such as the Morag Corridor.

Israel expands military operation in Gaza

Tel Aviv, April 2: Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Wednesday that the military is expanding its operation against Hamas in Gaza.

Israel lifts all duties on US imports ahead of Trump's expected tariff move

Jerusalem, April 2: Israel announced the elimination of all tariffs on imports from the United States, Israel's Prime Minister's Office and the finance and economy ministries said in a joint statement.

Israel cancels all import duties on American-made goods

Tel Aviv, April 2: At the directive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat, Israel has cancelled all of the customs duties - tariffs - that have been levied until now on products from the US, Israel's largest trading partner.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann

Tel Aviv, April 2: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening (Tuesday, 1 April 2025), at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, met with Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Secretary General Mathias Cormann.

Israel Embassy shares Ghibli art of PM Modi, Netanyahu

New Delhi, April 1: Hopping on to the Ghibli-style trend that has taken social media by storm, the Israel Embassy in India has shared AI images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu rescinds appointment of Sharvit as head of Israel's Anti-Terror Security Agency

Tel Aviv, April 1: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met again last night with former Israel Navy Commander, Vice-Admiral (Ret.) Eli Sharvit regarding the decision to cancel Sharvit's appointment as head of the Israel Security Agency (ISA), known in Hebrew as the Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service).

Israel Embassy shares Ghibli showcasing PM Modi-Netanyahu friendship

New Delhi, April 1: The Israel Embassy in India shared a heartwarming message on social media platform ‘X’ on Tuesday, showcasing the friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, illustrated through a beautiful Ghibli-style art piece.

Netanyahu cancels appointment of new Shin Bet chief amid investigation of aides

Jerusalem, April 1: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has withdrawn his decision to appoint Vice-Admiral Eli Sharvit as the new head of Shin Bet, the Israeli security agency, following opposition from political allies and mounting investigations involving his aides.

Israeli PM testifies in 'Qatargate' probe

Jerusalem, April 1: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified for about two hours before investigators at his office in Jerusalem, Israel's media reported.

Israeli PM Netanyahu appoints new Shin Bet chief despite injunction

Tel Aviv, March 31: Despite a temporary injunction against the dismissal of Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) chief Ronen Bar, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named Vice-Admiral (ret.) Eli Sharvit, former head of the Israeli Navy as the new security chief.

Israel establishes directorate to help Gaza residents emigrate

Tel Aviv, March 31: Israel appointed a point man to facilitate Palestinian emigration from Gaza, the Defense Ministry announced on Sunday.

Israel sends rescue team to Thailand after earthquake

Tel Aviv, March 30: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed that an Israeli professional rescue and aid team be sent to Thailand to help with the aftermath of the earthquake there.

Hamas releases second propaganda video of Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot pleading for release

Jerusalem, March 30: Hamas's armed wing has released a video showing an Israeli hostage, Elkana Bohbot, pleading for his release.

Knesset approves USD 206 billion budget, largest in Israeli history

Tel Aviv, March 25: Israeli lawmakers approved a roughly NIS 755 billion (USD 206 billion) state budget, Israel's largest ever, after a marathon session on Tuesday

Israeli Government declares 'No Confidence' in Attorney-General

Tel Aviv, March 24: The Israeli government unanimously passed a no-confidence motion against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Sunday, initiating a complex process to remove her from office. No Israeli Attorney General has ever been fired.

Netanyahu Meets with new Armoured Corps inductees

Tel Aviv, March 24: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited on Sunday, together with Defence Minister Israel Katz, the IDF's (Israel Defence Forces) absorption and selection base for new inductees in Tel Hashomer, where they met with recruits for the Armoured Corps.

Netanyahu, Rubio discuss hostage release, Gaza offensive

Jerusalem, March 24: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have discussed over the phone efforts to release hostages in Hamas captivity and Israel's renewed assault on Gaza.

Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza, surrounding Rafah neighbourhood

Jerusalem, March 23: Israeli forces pushed deeper into the Gaza Strip on Sunday with the military saying it had encircled the Tel al-Sultan neighbourhood in Rafah in the south of the enclave.

Hamas political leader killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza: Report

Jerusalem, March 23: Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Israeli army strikes southern Lebanon after rockets targetted northern Israel

Beirut/Jerusalem, March 22: Israel carried out airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, escalating cross-border tensions after rockets were fired into northern Israel, state-owned National News Agency (NNA) reported.

Rocket sirens sound across central Israel as ground forces raid Northern Gaza

Tel Aviv, March 21: Rocket sirens blared across central Israel on Thursday afternoon as three rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip, marking the first such attack in months. The launch came as Israeli forces recaptured areas of northern Gaza near Beit Lahiya and hours after Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen fired a missile that sent millions of Israelis scrambling to bomb shelters.

Netanyahu, attorney general clash over dismissal of Shin Bet chief

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