Israel

Country in Western Asia

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Israel, formally known as the State of Israel, is a country in Western Asia, located on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern shore of the Red Sea. It has land borders with Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan on the east, the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip to the east and west, respectively, and Egypt to the southwest. The country contains geographically diverse features within its relatively small area. Israel's economic and technological center is Tel Aviv, while its seat of government and proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, although the state's sovereignty over Jerusalem has only partial recognition.

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Blue jellyfish swarm power station Swarms of blue jellyfish washed up from the Mediterranean Sea, threatening to clog one of Israel's power stations on Thursday (July 9). A turtle was also caught amongst the throng, and was later.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:45Published 5 days ago

It's electrifying! Blue jellyfish clog power station Swarms of blue jellyfish washed up from the Mediterranean Sea, threatening to clog one of Israel's power stations on Thursday (July 9). A turtle was also caught amongst the throng, and was later.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:45Published 5 days ago

Chris Froome in profile A look at Chris Froome in profile as Britain's most succesful road cyclist leaves Team Ineos to join Israel Start-Up Nation. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published 5 days ago

Israel launches new spy satellite Israel on Monday launched a new spy satellite that it said would provide high-quality surveillance for its military intelligence. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:59Published 1 week ago

Israel says 'not necessarily' behind Iran nuclear site incident Israel's defence minister said on Sunday it is not "necessarily" behind every mysterious incident in Iran, after a fire at the Natanz nuclear site prompted some Iranian officials to say it was the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:18Published 1 week ago

East Jerusalem: Israel accused of ploy to increase control The municipality says the intention with Silicon Wadi is to improve employment and living standards. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:42Published 1 week ago

Norway FM speaks to Al Jazeera about Israel-Palestine conflict Norwegian politicians say the prospect of any peace deal is bleak, as Israel pushes ahead with plans to annex parts of the Occupied West Bank. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 06:52Published 2 weeks ago

Campaigners call for ruins to be included in annexation The Israeli government faces calls from campaigners to declare sovereignty over ancient Jewish ruins on land in the occupied West Bank that Israel does not plan to annex under U.S. President Donald.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:51Published 2 weeks ago

Israel’s annexation plans 'illegal', says UN human rights chief The consequences are likely to be "disastrous for the Palestinians, for Israel itself, and for the wider region," warns UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:46Published 2 weeks ago

ICC to launch investigation into war crimes by Israel Human rights organisations say that Israeli military courts give an illusion of justice when the victims are Palestinians. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:35Published 3 weeks ago

UN, Arab League call on Israel to drop annexation plans At Security Council meeting, leaders warn Israel's unilateral action in occupied West Bank threatens peace prospects. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:50Published 3 weeks ago

More than 1,000 European MPs call for Israel annexation to be halted and warn of 'consequences' More than 1,000 European MPs call for Israel annexation to be halted and warn of 'consequences' Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:01Published 3 weeks ago

Israel set to annex one-third of occupied West Bank As the July 1 start date set by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approaches, a workable plan remains unclear. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:57Published 3 weeks ago

Self-cleaning mask kills virus, say scientists Israeli researchers say they have invented a reusable face mask that can disinfect itself and kill viruses using an internal heat source. Francis Maguire reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:28Published on June 17, 2020

Israel drives new ring road through East Jerusalem A new Israeli ring road is being built that will go through East Jerusalem and link settlement blocks. Palestinian and Israeli critics say it is part of a long-term strategy to consolidate Israel's.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:16Published on June 15, 2020

With visitors away, zoo sees animal baby boom Peacocks, ostriches and baboons experienced an animal baby boom at the Qalqilya Zoo, a Palestinian business in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while humans stayed away during the coronavirus outbreak... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:13Published on June 12, 2020

Germany warns Israel against West Bank annexation plans Germany warns Israel against West Bank annexation plans Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:20Published on June 10, 2020

Bar Refaeli handed community service for Israeli tax evasion case Model Bar Refaeli has agreed to serve nine months of community service in Israel as part of a plea deal over tax evasion charges. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published on June 10, 2020

Israeli settler sentencing for arson 'won't bring my family back' Al Jazeera speaks to Ahmed Dawabsheh, sole survivor of a 2015 Israeli arson attack that killed his parents and brother. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:50Published on June 9, 2020

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Israel's Netanyahu mulls two-phase West Bank annexation, newspaper says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is weighing a limited initial annexation in the occupied West Bank, hoping to quell international opposition to his pledge of wide territorial moves, an Israeli.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
UAE can work with Israel, despite political differences: senior official The United Arab Emirates can work with Israel on some areas, including fighting the new coronavirus and on technology, while still having political differences with the state, a senior official said on.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020

Jordan's king says regional stability put at risk by Israeli annexation Jordan's King Abdulllah warned on Tuesday that Israel's planned move to annex parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank next month would threaten stability in the Middle East. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
U.N. rights experts condemn Israel's annexation plan and U.S. support U.N. human rights experts said on Tuesday that Israel's plan to annex significant parts of the occupied West Bank would violate international law banning the taking of territory by force, and urged.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
Greek PM visits Israel, hoping to restore tourism and warning on Turkey Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Israel on Tuesday in a show of confidence in the countries' anti-coronavirus measures which Athens hopes can be translated into a resumption of tourism. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020

Exclusive: Israel builds new Jerusalem road that will link settlements as government weighs West Bank annexation Construction is under way on a major new ring road for Jerusalem that Israeli officials say will benefit all of its residents, but critics of the project say is another obstacle to Palestinian hopes to.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
In rare appeal to Israeli public, UAE warns against annexation Israel cannot expect to normalise relations with the Arab world if it annexes land in the occupied West Bank, a United Arab Emirates envoy wrote in Israel's top newspaper on Friday. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Israeli minister says still no consensus with U.S. on West Bank annexations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to bridge gaps with the United States and his main coalition partner over his pledged annexation of parts of the West Bank, a cabinet minister said on.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
European court rules against France in Israel boycott activist case The European Human Rights Court (EHCR) ruled on Thursday that a French criminal conviction against activists involved in a campaign to boycott products imported from Israel had no sufficient grounds.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020

Germany voices concern over Israeli annexation plan but does not mention sanctions Germany's foreign minister on Wednesday expressed serious concern to Israel about its plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, but he stopped short of threatening sanctions. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Palestinian PM says not informed of new UAE aid flight via Israel Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Tuesday he was unaware that a plane from the United Arab Emirates was to fly to Israel carrying medical aid for the Palestinians. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Israel's top court strikes down law legalising settlements on private Palestinian land Israel's Supreme Court struck down a law on Tuesday that had retroactively legalised about 4,000 settler homes built on privately owned land in the occupied West Bank. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020	Palestinian PM: Israel must face consequences over planned West Bank annexations Israel must face consequences if it annexes land in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Tuesday, pointing to possible European sanctions. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Tel Aviv has spring in its step again, but businesses face new costs Israel's main coastal city has returned to work - and play - but the coronavirus pandemic has brought new challenges that will weigh heavily on Tel Aviv's restaurants, bars and other businesses.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020	Iran says it will execute man convicted of spying on Soleimani for CIA An Iranian who spied for U.S. and Israeli intelligence on slain Revolutionary Guards commander Qassem Soleimani has been sentenced to death, Iran said on Tuesday, adding the case was not linked to.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Abu Dhabi's Etihad to operate second flight to Israel carrying Palestinian aid Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is to operate a rare, second flight to Israel on Wednesday carrying medical aid to be delivered to the Palestinians, an airline spokeswoman said. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020	Iran says it will execute informant who led CIA to Soleimani An Iranian citizen who provided information to U.S. and Israeli intelligence services on the whereabouts of Iran's slain Revolutionary Guards commander Qassem Soleimani will be executed soon, Iran's.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
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Condolences from Netanyahu, a week after police kill autistic Palestinian More than a week after Israeli police shot dead an unarmed and autistic Palestinian in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called the killing a tragedy and offered his condolences to.. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020	Syria says Israeli jets flying over Lebanon raid military base in Hama province Syria state media said Thursday Israeli jets flying over Lebanon hit military targets in northwestern Hama province causing only material damage, in Israel's latest escalation of raids in the last few.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Some Israeli settlers hit out at Trump-backed annexation plan Israel's intention to annex parts of the occupied West Bank is being challenged by Jewish settlers who might have been expected to cheer the plan promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under a.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	Israeli parliament sessions suspended after lawmaker gets coronavirus Israel's parliament suspended sessions scheduled for Thursday after a lawmaker tested positive for the coronavirus, while some schools shut down anew amid worries about fresh outbreaks. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Palestinians snub tax handover by Israel over annexation plan The Palestinians said on Wednesday they were rejecting taxes collected on their behalf by Israel, an escalation of measures in protest of Israel's plan to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020	Norway urges Israel not to annex parts of the West Bank Norway, which chairs a group of international donors to the Palestinians, urged Israel on Tuesday not to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020
Worker in Netanyahu's office diagnosed with COVID-19 An employee in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said on Monday, without saying whether the 70-year-old leader had been exposed. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020	Israeli defence chief says he's preparing for consequences of West Bank annexations Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said on Monday he ordered the military to step up preparations for Israel's pending annexation of parts of the West Bank, a plan that could stoke Palestinian.. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020
UAE says Israel should back off threat to annex West Bank A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Monday that any unilateral move by Israel to annex parts of the occupied West Bank would be a serious setback for the Middle East peace process. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020	Hundreds attend funeral of Palestinian shot by Israeli police Hundreds of people attended the funeral on Sunday of a Palestinian who was fatally shot by Israeli police in an incident for which Israel's new defense minister later apologized. Reuters - Published on May 31, 2020
Israeli police fatally shoot Palestinian in Jerusalem -spokesman Israeli police officers fatally shot a Palestinian they suspected was carrying a weapon in Jerusalem's Old City on Saturday, a police spokesman said, but the man was later found to have been unarmed,.. Reuters - Published on May 30, 2020	Israel says it could reimpose restrictions after coronavirus cases rise Coronavirus infection rates have risen in Israel, particularly in schools, since the government began easing restrictions and it may reimpose them if the trend continues, the health ministry said on.. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020
Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian attacker: army Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian attacker who tried to run them over with a car in the occupied West Bank on Friday, the military said. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020	Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said, part of a gradual.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Victims of alleged paedophile Malka Leifer welcome ruling she's fit to face extradition trial Malka Leifer's former students Dassi Erlich and Nicole Meyer say they're relieved after an Israeli court ruled their alleged abuser is mentally fit to face an extradition trial. SBS - Published on May 26, 2020	Leifer's alleged victims welcome ruling Former Melbourne student Dassi Erlich says she is relieved after an Israeli court ruled her alleged abuser Malka Leifer is fit to face an extradition trial. SBS - Published on May 26, 2020
Alleged paedophile Malka Leifer declared mentally fit for extradition to Australia to face charges Malka Leifer has been declared mentally fit to be extradited from Israel to Australia. SBS - Published on May 26, 2020	Israel's Netanyahu says he won't miss West Bank annexation opportunity Israel will not miss a "historic opportunity" to extend its sovereignty to parts of the West Bank, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, calling the move one of his new government's top.. Reuters - Published on May 25, 2020
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Israel

Country in Western Asia

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