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‘Sense of betrayal’: Abu Akleh’s family demands action from Biden

Slain Al Jazeera journalist’s family accuses the US president of whitewashing ‘the extrajudicial killing’ by Israel.

Al Jazeera

Family of slain Palestinian-American reporter asks to meet with Biden

The family of slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has accused the United States of providing impunity for Israel over her killing and asked to meet President Joe Biden in person during his trip to Israel next week.

Reuters

Palestinian leader, Israeli PM hold first call in years

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has received a call from Israel’s caretaker prime minister, Yair Lapid, the first such conversation between Abbas and an Israeli premier in years

The Independent UK

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Rescued sea turtles in Israel released back to the wild

Over a dozen endangered sea turtles that were rescued after suffering major injuries in the Mediterranean scuttled their way over a beach in Israel after months of medical care

The Independent UK

Poll Shows 32% of Israeli Jews Support ‘Peace Agreement’ with Palestinians

An opinion poll published by the Israel Democracy Institute showed that only 32% of Jews say they will support a peace agreement, if reached, between Israel and the Palestinians. US President Joe Biden is due to visit Israel and the occupied West Bank from July 13 to 15.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel Increases Work Permits for Gaza Palestinians

The number of entry permits for Palestinian workers from Gaza will increase to 20,000, Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz told military reporters on Thursday. Gantz further linked the implementation of any key civilian development projects in the coastal enclave with the return of Israelis held in Hamas captivity. In June,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

PA President Abbas meets Israel’s Gantz before Biden visit

Meeting in Ramallah comes ahead of US President Joe Biden’s visit to Israel and the occupied West Bank next week.

Al Jazeera

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Israel Confirms Lebanon’s Approval of its Share in Karish Gas Field

An agreement put forward by US mediator Amos Hochstein stipulated that Lebanon gain control over the Qana field in exchange for granting Israel full rights in the Karish oil field, well-informed sources in Tel Aviv said. The sources noted that most politicians in Lebanon have voiced support for this agreement,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Palestinian and Israeli leaders speak before Biden visit

Palestinian and Israeli leaders held rare calls on Friday, official statements said, in a diplomatic overture days before U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to the region, though prospects of reviving long-stalled peace talks appeared dim.

Reuters

Abbas, Gantz Meet Ahead of Biden’s Visit

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met Thursday in the occupied West Bank to discuss security coordination ahead of US President Joe Biden's visit to the region next week. The peace process collapsed more than a decade ago. High-level meetings between Israeli and Palestinian leaders are…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Palestinian president, Israeli defense minister meet ahead of Biden's visit

France 24

Palestinian president and Israeli defense minister meet

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz have met in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK

A 70-year-old man in Gaza needed open heart surgery. It was a race against time

NPR journalists followed Yousef Al-Kurd and his family for months as they fought for the medical care that could save his life.

WEKU

Biden trip promotes budding Arab-Israeli security ties

Once-unthinkable coordination between Israeli and Arab militaries is coming into greater focus as Joe Biden heads into his first Middle East trip as president

The Independent UK

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Israel asks Saudis to let Mecca pilgrims fly in from Tel Aviv

Israel asks Saudi Arabia to admit direct flights from Tel Aviv ahead of US President Joe Biden’s visit to the kingdom.

Reuters

Israel asks Saudis to let Mecca pilgrims fly direct from Tel Aviv

Israel's regional cooperation minister said on Thursday that he had asked Saudi Arabia to admit direct flights from Tel Aviv for Muslim pilgrims, pointing to a possible new accommodation by Riyadh ahead of next week's visit by U.S. President Joe Biden.

Reuters

US, Israel push Arab allies for joint defence pact amid Iran tensions

The United States and Israel are seeking to lay the groundwork for a security alliance with Arab states that would connect air defence systems to combat Iranian drone and missile attacks in the Middle East, four sources familiar with the plan said.

The Guardian - UK

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Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

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Al Jazeera

Biden struggles to define agenda ahead of visit to Saudi Arabia

US president says Arab normalisation with Israel and other regional issues are driving his upcoming trip to the kingdom.

Al Jazeera

Two hours and eight years: Palestinian families split by Israel

Thousands of Palestinian families are split between the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip due to Israeli policies.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lapid Says Doesn't Rule Out Meeting Abbas

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said he does not oppose meeting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, however he noted that there are no current plans on the agenda. "I do not have meetings for the sake of meetings unless they have a positive result for Israel.

Bangkok Post

Israel signs cyber security MoU

The Israeli National Cyber Directorate (INCD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thailand's National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to enhance cyber security collaboration and protect the public from cyber threats.

Radio France Internationale

Lapid talks with Macron about Iran, Lebanon on Israeli PM's first foreign trip

Iran and its influence in the Middle East were high on the agenda of Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid in Tuesday talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.

The Independent UK

Key witness: Netanyahu received gifts from billionaires

A key witness in former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial has taken the stand

Radio France Internationale

Rival Palestinian leaders shake hands for the first time in more than five years

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas and Hamas leader Ismaïl Haniyeh have met publicly for the first time in over five years, on the sidelines of this week's Algerian independence anniversary celebrations.

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