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China's envoy to Israel found dead at home

China's envoy to Israel found dead at home

China’s ambassador to Israel Du Wei was found dead in his residence on Sunday and initial indications were that he had died of natural causes, an Israeli official said. Du Wei, 57, became ambassador to Israel in February, …

Israeli diplomatic missions suspend work worldwide

Israeli diplomatic missions suspend work worldwide

Israeli diplomatic missions all over the world temporarily have shut down as part of a strike against the Finance Ministry's decision to cut diplomats' expense stipends, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said. "Due to the …

Last survivor of Sobibor uprising dies in Israel

Last survivor of Sobibor uprising dies in Israel

The last living Holocaust survivor who participated in the revolt and escape from the Sobibor death camp, Semyon Rosenfeld, died at the age of 97 in a hospital in Rehovot, near Tel Aviv, according to the Israeli authorities. Rosenfeld …

Israel: Russia to save Iran from sanctions

Israel: Russia to save Iran from sanctions

Moscow plans to aid Tehran to prevent economic damage with tacit support from Europe, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said. According to the ministry, Russia and Iran have agreed on a mechanism to spare Iran the impact of what are intended …

Israel concerned over Iran approaching Golan Heights

Israel concerned over Iran approaching Golan Heights

Israel is discussing Russia's guarantees that Iran would not approach the Golan Heights, Israeli Foreign Ministry's Deputy Director General Alexander Ben-Zvi said. According to Ben-Zvi, the withdrawal of the …