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Israel to give Türkiye "Zionist response"

Israel to give Türkiye "Zionist response"

The Israeli Ministry of Finance has initiated a "Zionist response" to the position of Türkiye, whose authorities took the side of Palestine in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The initiative involves the introduction of a 100% duty on all Turkish goods brought to Israel.

Biden: U.S. to ensure Israel's security

Biden: U.S. to ensure Israel's security

U.S. President Joe Biden sent a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, congratulating him on Israel independence and wishing for a more peaceful year ahead as Israel marked the holiday. In his letter, the U.S. president noted that as …

U.S. discusses developments in Rafah with Israel

U.S. discusses developments in Rafah with Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant developments in the Palestinian city of Rafah in the south of  Gaza. "The Secretary affirmed the ironclad U.S. …

Israel seizes control of Rafah crossing

Israel seizes control of Rafah crossing

Israeli military forces have taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, a key strategic objective and the sole gateway between Egypt and Gaza for humanitarian aid, Israeli military officials have …

Netanyahu: Israel ready for pause in fighting with Hamas

Netanyahu: Israel ready for pause in fighting with Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is ready for a cease in the fighting in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of hostages. "Israel has been, and still is, ready for a pause in the fighting in …

Turkey names condition for resuming trade with Israel

Turkey names condition for resuming trade with Israel

Turkey will not resume trade with Israel, worth $7 billion a year, until a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid are secured in Gaza, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said. According to him, Israel’s “uncompromising …

Türkiye halts all trade with Israel

Türkiye halts all trade with Israel

In April, Turkish authorities announced a reduction in trade ties with Israel. About a week later, the republic decided to stop all trade with the Jewish state.

Hamas lowers demands for prisoner exchange with Israel

Hamas lowers demands for prisoner exchange with Israel

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya claimed the radical group has shown “flexibility” in the Cairo negotiations with Israel. According to him, Hamas reduced the number of Palestinian prisoners it demands to free in exchange for …

U.S. forces Israel to scale back bigger attack on Iran

U.S. forces Israel to scale back bigger attack on Iran

The strike on Iran on Friday was originally intended to be much broader in scope, but after intense pressure from allies, Israeli leaders agreed to ratchet it down, New York Times reported. Israel abandoned plans for a much more …

Putin congratulates Jews on Passover

Putin congratulates Jews on Passover

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended greetings to the Russian Jews on Passover - the Jewish holiday commemorating the Biblical story of …

Netanyahu warns of painful blows on Hamas

Netanyahu warns of painful blows on Hamas

Israel will ramp up military and political pressure on Hamas in the coming days, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video address on the occasion of Passover, a major Jewish holiday. "In the coming …