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Israeli PM Netanyahu accuses leftist Deep State of weaponising justice system against him
Tel Aviv, March 20: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday accused the "leftist Deep State" of "weaponising" the justice system against him, The Times of Israel reported.
Egypt rejects Israeli proposal for Cairo to take over Gaza administration
Cairo, Feb 27: Egypt has firmly dismissed any proposals suggesting it take over the temporary administration of the Gaza Strip, reiterating its unwavering commitment to a comprehensive and lasting resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Israeli military chief resigns over failure to prevent October 7 Hamas attacks
Jerusalem, Jan 21: Israeli military chief Herzi Halevi resigned on Tuesday, citing the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) failure to prevent Hamas' October 7, 2023, attacks that triggered the Gaza war.
Israel's cabinet postpones key vote to Gaza ceasefire to January 18
Tel Aviv, January 17: Israel's cabinet has postponed a key vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal until Saturday, with a smaller security cabinet vote scheduled for Friday, according to a report by CNN.
Knesset opposition leader promises Netanyahu his support for hostage release deal
Tel Aviv, January 17: Leader of the opposition in the Knesset Yair Lapid responded to the threat made by a coalition party to quit the government should it approve the proposed deal for the release of Israelis held hostage in Gaza by promising to support the government in this matter.