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Azerbaijan Opens Embassy in Israel amid Tension with Iran

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov inaugurated Wednesday his country’s embassy in Tel Aviv. Azerbaijan appointed its first ever ambassador to Israel on Wednesday, amid escalating tensions with its large southern neighbor Iran. The step could worsen the trust crisis between Baku and its southern neighbor Tehran. Bayramov arrived Wednesday morning…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Fury, Sadness in Indonesia after FIFA Pulls Under-20 World Cup

Indonesian football players, fans and pundits reacted with anger and sadness Thursday after FIFA pulled the Under-20 World Cup from the host nation weeks before it was due to kick off, following protests against Israel's participation. The humiliating loss came after two influential governors advocated banning Israel from the competition,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel's Palestinians mostly sit out democracy protests

Israel’s Palestinian minority has mostly sat out large protests against the government’s plan to overhaul the judiciary

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Syria Says 2 Soldiers Wounded in Israeli Strikes Near Damascus

Israel launched airstrikes on the vicinity of Syria's capital Damascus that left two soldiers wounded and "some material damage," Syrian state media reported early on Thursday citing a military official. Loud explosions were heard over the Syrian capital around 1:30 a.m., and the SANA state news agency said Syrian air…

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‘Friends’: White House downplays Biden-Netanyahu public spat

White House spokesman says ‘there’s a lot to like’ about Israeli PM statement rejecting US president’s criticism.

Al Jazeera

A non-invite, a mind-your-own-business response — Biden and Netanyahu tensions rise

The Israeli prime minister is pushing back on U.S. warnings against his coalition taking steps that critics say will undermine judicial independence and democracy.

WEKU

Breaking point? Biden warns Netanyahu over Israel's judicial overhaul

"They cannot continue down this road." Joe Biden's blunt talk on Israel ended speculation that the US president would reward Benjamin Netanayhu with a White House visit, this after the prime minister paused his controversial overhaul of the judiciary. It's not the first time that Biden has crossed swords with…

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Biden kicks off Summit for Democracy with $690m funding pledge

NATO allies Turkey and Hungary not invited to the summit; Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the event.

Al Jazeera

FIFA strips Indonesia of U-20 World Cup hosting rights

FIFA has removed Indonesia as host after Bali refused to host Israel for tournament draw; new host to be announced soon.

Al Jazeera

Judicial overhaul chaos threatens to unravel Bibi's legacy

The prime minister's approval rating plunged this week,

Axios

Breaking down Israel’s fight over Netanyahu’s judicial reforms

Opponents of the proposed reforms are right that unlimited majority rule is a recipe for tyranny.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bristol City star's summer plans thrown into uncertainty as FIFA makes World Cup decision

The decision to strip the host nation following the political turmoil regarding Israel's participation in the tournament

Bristol Post

Indonesia stripped of hosting U20 World Cup by FIFA over Israel entry controversy

New host needed for summer tournament, which will feature England

Evening Standard

Indonesia stripped of hosting Under-20 World Cup by FIFA

Indonesia has been stripped of hosting the men's Under-20 World Cup amid political turmoil regarding Israel’s participation

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Netanyahu rejects Biden’s call to drop controversial judicial overhaul plans

The Israeli prime minister struck a more conciliatory tone later in the day, calling calling the alliance between his country and the US ‘unshakable’

The Conversation

Israel protests: Netanyahu delays judicial reforms over fears of 'civil war' – but deep fault-lines threaten future of democracy

Despite Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to delay the planned judicial reforms that have so destabilised Israeli society, the country’s crisis of democracy is far from over.

Tribune News Service

US, Israel clash over policy that sparked democratic protests

The U.S. and Israel clashed after President Joe Biden rebuked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration for its efforts to weaken the judiciary — a policy that’s ignited waves of protests and labor strikes.

The Conversation

The astonishing life and music of Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, the Ethiopian nun who's died at 99

As the Ethiopian pianist Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou approached the age of 100, fans and music critics from the US to Ethiopia, Israel to Europe have been eagerly rediscovering her work. But the Addis Ababa-born pianist, who has died at the age of 99, has been a source of fascination to…

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Israel urged to release Palestine prisoner diagnosed with cancer

Palestinian rights group Addameer says Walid Daqqa’s health is deteriorating, accusing Israel of neglect.

Glasgow Live

Liel Abada 'not happy' with Celtic role as Rangers hero Alan Hutton explains 'problem' at Hoops

The Israel international has been used regularly by Ange Postecoglou this campaign with 41 appearances in all competitions to date but many of those minutes have come from the bench.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Says it Hopes Azerbaijan and Iran Resolve ‘Frictions’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that he hoped what he called "frictions" between Azerbaijan and Iran would soon be resolved. Relations between Azerbaijan and Iran, which has a large population of ethnic Azeris in its northwest, have been strained in recent months after Baku announced plans to…

Reuters

Israel's Netanyahu says broad national consensus on judicial overhaul is possible

Israel's Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu said in an address to the U.S.-led Summit for Democracy on Wednesday that he believes it is possible to achieve a broad national consensus over his proposed judicial overhaul.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Guardian owner apologises for founders’ transatlantic slavery links

Scott Trust to invest in decade-long programme of restorative justice after academic research into newspaper’s origins. Plus, why the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial farce is so unmissable

Reuters

U.S. says Israel has not met requirements to join Visa Waiver Program

Israel has not met eligibility requirements to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he expected his country to join soon.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Ties Israeli Judicial Overhaul with Settlements in Palestinian Territories

The US administration of US President Joe Biden welcomed the decision of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to delay action on the judicial overhaul. White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said the Israeli decision is the best path for Israel and all its citizens to find this compromise. In recent weeks,…

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