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Five killed in Tel Aviv in third attack in a week

Five people were killed in gun attacks Tuesday near the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv, emergency responders said, in the third fatal gun or knife spree in the Jewish state in a week.

France 24

Israeli Defense Minister Meets Jordan’s King Abdullah in Amman

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met Jordan's King Abdullah in Amman on Tuesday in an apparent joint effort to lower Israeli-Palestinian tensions as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches. Their talks focused on "regional and security challenges", an Israeli statement said. The meeting followed a two-day summit in Israel…

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Israeli leaders visit Jordan to seek calm ahead of Ramadan

Amman (AFP) - Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz on Tuesday met Jordan's King Abdullah II on a mission to Amman seeking to ensure calm in the Palestinian territories during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

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Israel defense chief, Jordan's king discuss Ramadan calm

Israel’s defense minister has met with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman and they discussed maintaining calm in Jerusalem during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins in April

The Independent UK

Israeli defence minister meets Jordan's King Abdullah in Amman

Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz met Jordan's King Abdullah in Amman on Tuesday in an apparent joint effort to lower Israeli-Palestinian tensions as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches.

Reuters

Israeli PM Prevents Gantz from Meeting Jordanian King in Ramallah

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has barred Defense Minister Benny Gantz from attending a meeting in Ramallah on Monday between Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordan’s King Abdullah II so as not to divert attention from the Negev summit, a political source in Tel Aviv said. The foreign ministers…

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Israel Declares State of Emergency Following Beersheba Incident

A knife-wielding Arab man on Tuesday killed four people and seriously wounded two others in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba before he was shot dead by armed residents. Israeli media identified the attacker as 34-year-old teacher Mohammad Ghaleb Abu al-Qeian from the nearby Bedouin town of Hura. Prime Minister…

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Israel Approves Defensive Plan, Weighs Military Option Against Iran

Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz approved a “regional defensive” plan to boost missile and air defenses, in light of the escalating threats from Iran and the Lebanese Hezbollah party. The cabinet allocated a significant budget to develop and produce the “Iron Beam” high-power laser system designed to intercept rockets,…

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Gantz Places Jewish Extremist under Administrative Detention

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has signed an order keeping a Jewish settler under administrative detention. The settler is accused of participating in a terrorist attack on Palestinians and Israeli activists from the “Rabbis for Human Rights” organization in the West Bank village of Burin in January. The 21-year-old is…

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Israel to Do 'Whatever it Takes' to Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Capabilities

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Israel would continue to do “whatever it takes” to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities. He made his remarks in wake of reports in Tel Aviv on Thursday that the United States had agreed to ease sanctions on non-nuclear parties, such as military militias…

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Israel accuses Iran of providing munitions for drones supplied to Venezuela

Israel accused Iran on Tuesday of planning to arm drones supplied to Venezuela with precision-guided munitions, remarks that appeared aimed at raising American alarm as world powers try to conclude a new nuclear deal with Tehran.

Reuters

Sledgehammer review: David Friedman comes out swinging on Trump and Israel

The former US ambassador has written a predictably unsubtle memoir, aimed squarely at the 2024 Republican primary

The Guardian - US

Bahrain, Israel Sign Security Cooperation Agreement

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received in Manama on Thursday Benny Gantz, the first Israeli defense minister to visit the Kingdom. During the trip, Bahrain and Israel signed a security cooperation agreement, the first between Israel and a Gulf nation, since establishing diplomatic relations with Manama and Abu…

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Bahrain’s King Meets with Visiting Israeli Defense Minister

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met on Thursday with visiting Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz at the Al-Sakhir Palace, Bahrain News Agency reported. The King reviewed with Gantz and his accompanying delegation bilateral relations and ways to enhance joint cooperation across various fields, within the framework of the “Declaration…

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Israel, Bahrain sign new defense memo in signal toward Iran

Israel and Bahrain have signed a new defense agreement in a show of cooperation aimed at sending a message toward archenemy Iran

AFP

Israel signs defence agreement with Bahrain in Gulf first

Manama (AFP) - Israel signed a defence agreement with Bahrain on Thursday, its first such deal with a Gulf country since establishing diplomatic ties with Manama and Abu Dhabi more than a year ago.

AFP

Visiting Israel minister urges deeper cooperation with Gulf partners

Manama (AFP) - Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz called for deeper cooperation with Gulf partners to confront "maritime and aerial threats", as he toured the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain on Thursday.

Reuters

Israel defence minister visits U.S. Navy base in Bahrain

Israel's defence minister visited the U.S. Navy Fifth Fleet's headquarters in Bahrain on Thursday, part of an unannounced trip amid heightened Gulf tensions following drone and missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates.

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Israeli defence chief visits Bahrain amid heightened Gulf tensions

Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz began a visit to Bahrain on Wednesday amid heightened tensions in the Gulf after missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement.

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Abbas Asks Gantz to Release 25 Prisoners

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas asked Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz to release 25 prisoners who have been detained since Oslo Accords in 1993, according to Palestinian sources. The Ynet website said that Abbas passed a request to Gantz during their second meeting about a month ago. Two sources familiar with…

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Gantz Isolates at Home after Positive COVID Test

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Friday he was isolating after testing positive for COVID-19 and was in good health. "I feel good because I am vaccinated. In the coming days I will manage security affairs from my home," Gantz wrote on Twitter. According to Reuters, Israel has shortened…

Reuters

Israel's defence chief isolates at home after positive COVID test

Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said on Friday he was isolating after testing positive for COVID-19 and was in good health.

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Israel Buys Three Military Submarines from Germany

Israel announced Thursday a deal with Germany to develop and purchase three submarines from German industrial giant Thyssenkrupp for three billion euros ($3.4 billion). "The new submarines will upgrade the capabilities of the Israeli navy, and will contribute to Israel's security superiority in the region," Defense Minister Benny Gantz said…

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