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Israel's move to recognise Armenian genocide stalls under regional pressure

The Israeli parliament's decision to postpone a vote on recognising the Armenian genocide by Ottoman Turkey is being seen as a triumph for regional diplomacy, as Azerbaijan in particular seeks to avert a further escalation in tensions between its close allies.

Radio France Internationale

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza with power set to transfer to UN-backed committee

It is unclear if the move would lead to any meaningful change on the ground

The Independent UK

Why Israel's recognition of the Armenian genocide is raising new questions

Israel's recognition of the 1915 Armenian genocide has ended decades of caution over one of the world's most politically sensitive historical events. The cabinet decision, announced last week and still awaiting parliamentary ratification, has also prompted questions over whether it is driven more by current regional politics than by historical…

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Trump administration signs pact for permanent US embassy in Jerusalem as Israel hails 'unbreakable alliance'

The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement to build a new embassy compound in Jerusalem, a move that Israel said reflected the "unbreakable alliance" between the countries. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said the agreement to build Washington's permanent embassy in Jerusalem underscored the "unbreakable alliance" between the two…

The Economic Times

Erdogan rejects Israel’s Armenian genocide move, points to Gaza deaths

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed an Israeli proposal to recognize the violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide

The Independent UK

Israel formally recognises Armenian genocide in rebuke to Turkey

The Israeli government on Sunday unanimously recognised the massacres of Armenians during World War I as genocide, a move widely seen as a rebuke to Turkey and a stark signal of the deepening rift between the two countries.

Radio France Internationale

Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

Israel’s government has unanimously approved a decision to designate the violence against Armenians during World War I as a “genocide.”

The Independent UK

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Israel formally recognises Armenian World War I 'genocide'

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said Israel had "fulfilled a moral duty by recognizing the historical truth, and rejecting attempts to deny it".

Euronews

Israel government recognises Armenian genocide in rebuke to Turkey

The Economic Times

Tehran labels framework deal 'US defeat' as Trump threatens to halt talks

Iranian key negotiator hailed the US–Iran framework deal as a “declaration of US defeat,” while Trump warned that talks would end immediately if reports that Tehran is seeking to impose tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz prove to be true.

Euronews

Newsletter: Ukraine tensions and the Taliban question

In today's newsletter: All eyes are on Berlin to see if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk can resolve tensions between the capitals, and further questions loom regarding a meeting between the European Commission and the Taliban on Tuesday.

Euronews

How Israel became a test case for the EU's institutional battle over foreign policy

Diverging views on the EU's relations with Israel are exposing a growing rivalry between the European Commission and top diplomat Kaja Kallas over who sets the bloc's foreign policy, undermining its overall coherence.

Euronews

Newsletter: Brexit at 10 — the divorce that still defines Britain

Also in this newsletter: What happens now to the upcoming EU-UK Summit, who pays for Europe's return hubs, and a Commissioner's travel plans finally revealed.

Euronews

Israel FM urges EU dialogue, rejects ‘dictated’ positions after Kallas row

A blistering row between Israel and the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas seems to be widening, with Israel's foreign affairs minister Gideon Sa'ar making what appears to be a reference to a highly-publicised clash on Monday alongside a senior EU official visiting the country.

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Newsletter: A Commissioner's secret trip to Israel

In this newsletter: A high-ranking EU official visits Jerusalem on Monday, exposing a vacuum of information about the trip; UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to lay-out how he will vacate Number 10 Downing Street; plus, the EU-Moldova summit gets underway in the Belgian capital.

Euronews

Newsletter: EU leaders poised for battle over cash

Also in this newsletter: EU leaders react to European Council President António Costa laying the groundwork for diplomatic contacts with Russia; and exclusive comments from Sweden's EU affairs minister as EU leaders gear up to debate the bloc's next long-term budget.

Euronews

Kaja Kallas responds after Israeli foreign minister says he will 'sever all contact' with her

Kallas said she valued "dialogue and engagement" with Israel, but she made no mention of the reported apartheid comment.

Radio France Internationale

Somaliland president makes 'historic' visit to Israel

Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli counterpart on Sunday in Jerusalem in his first-ever state visit, which comes months after Israel officially recognised the breakaway African state.

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Canada demands probe of treatment of flotilla activists

Canada's prime minister is calling for an independent investigation into the "appalling" treatment of activists aboard the Gaza-bound flotilla.

The Guardian - UK

Flotilla video: Ben-Gvir’s template of televised abuse was honed on Palestinians

Targeting of foreign activists drew global outrage from governments that have not acted on extreme violence against Palestinian detainees

Euronews

EU countries urge sanctions on Israeli minister for video of Gaza flotilla activists

The video even drew a sharp rebuke from senior politicians within Israel’s government with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar slamming its publication.

The Guardian - UK

Israel deports foreign Gaza-bound flotilla activists after global outcry

Move comes amid condemnation of Itamar Ben-Gvir after video posted showing detained protesters being taunted

The Independent UK

Israel’s treatment of captured Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry: ‘Monstrous, undignified and inhumane’

One activist shown being pulled to the ground by her hair in video posted by Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

The Independent UK

Netanyahu issues rare rebuke to far-right Israeli minister over video taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

Itamar Ben-Gvir is facing global backlash after releasing clips making fun of detained activists who tried to breach a blockade of Gaza

Bangkok Post

Israeli minister sparks outcry over video of bound flotilla activists

ASHDOD, Israel - Israel's far-right national security minister posted a video on Wednesday showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla kneeling with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground, sparking international condemnation.

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