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Israel's president urges protection of people's rights as far right eyes legal revisions

Israel's president voiced concern for the well-being of all members of the public regardless of their identity or values on Sunday after far-right members of the incoming government called for revisions to anti-discrimination laws.

Reuters · Dec 25, 2022

Netanyahu rebukes far-right ally for anti-LGBTQ comments

Designated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a rare rebuke of his presumed coalition allies for saying they would advance laws allowing discrimination against LGBTQ people, pledging there would be no harm to their rights by his new government

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2022

Liel Abada dubbed 'exceptional' by Rangers hero as Celtic winger tipped for move amid 'crazy' offer claim

The tricky Israeli star has been praised by Barry Ferguson after stamping his mark on Scottish football following his move last summer.

Glasgow Live · Dec 24, 2022

US Decision Denies Visas to Israeli Perpetrators of Violence against Palestinians

The Israeli government is pushing the US administration to cancel its new decision to deny visas to Israelis suspected of violence against Palestinians, political sources in Tel Aviv revealed. They added that, according to the Israeli cabinet, such a decision could affect thousands of Israeli officers and Jewish settlers who…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022

Israeli police say Arab citizen ambushes officers, shot dead

A member of Israel's Arab minority lured police into an ambush and was shot dead by police officers on Friday, the force said, describing the incident as terrorism.

Reuters · Dec 23, 2022

Iran Says Arrested Four Mossad-linked Cells

Iran said intelligence ministry forces arrested four cells tied to Israel’s Mossad spy agency on Thursday. The intelligence ministry said in a statement that “relentless efforts” led to the arrest of all operatives, IRNA reported. The statement said Israel took advantage of the riots in Iran over the past weeks…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022

Chile to Open Embassy in Palestinian Territories, Says President

Chile plans to open an embassy in the Palestinian territories, President Gabriel Boric said late on Wednesday, which could make the Andean country one of only a handful to have an embassy-level office in the territories that are contested with Israel. Chilean Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola confirmed the plan on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022

Chile plans to open embassy in occupied Palestinian territories

Chilean President Gabriel Boric says move aims to give Palestinians representation and respect under international law.

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022

Chile to open embassy in Palestinian territories, says president

Chile plans to open an embassy in the Palestinian territories, President Gabriel Boric said late on Wednesday, which could make the Andean country one of only a handful to have an embassy-level office in the territories that are contested with Israel.

Reuters · Dec 22, 2022

Watchdog: Under 1% of Israel army probes yield prosecution

An Israeli rights group says that Israeli soldiers accused of harming Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza over the last five years have been indicted in less than 1% of the hundreds of complaints against them

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022