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Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in DC: What we know of attacker, victims

A 31-year-old suspect, Elias Rodriguez, is in custody for shooting dead two Israeli embassy staffers on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

France condemns 'abhorrent' killing of Israeli embassy staff in Washington

France has condemned the killing of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington as an “abhorrent act of anti-Semitic barbarity”, after a gunman opened fire outside a Jewish museum late Wednesday shouting “Free Palestine”. French political leaders also expressed solidarity with the victims and their families while warning against rising anti-Semitism.

Radio France Internationale

Pictured: Israeli embassy couple shot dead by man shouting 'free Palestine' in Washington DC

The suspected gunman has been named by police as Elias Rodriguez, 30

Evening Standard

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Biden issues more Israeli settler sanctions ahead of Trump term

Curbs come as US President-elect Donald Trump has named staunch Israeli settlement supporters to his incoming cabinet.

Al Jazeera

Israel: Yoav Gallant’s sacking could have devastating consequences both for Palestinians and Israelis

When Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked his defence minister, Yoav Gallant, on November 5, he was settling accounts with the only well-qualified and experienced member of his cabinet.

The Conversation

France warns of new EU sanctions on Israeli settlers as tensions rise

France's foreign minister has announced that the European Union may soon impose new sanctions on Israeli settlers accused of inciting violence in Palestinian territories. This follows Paris's warning that a recent incident in Jerusalem, where Israeli security forces entered a French-administered property, "must never happen again."

Radio France Internationale

Netanyahu appoints hardline backer of settlements as Israeli envoy to US

Yechiel Leiter, American-born rightwinger, has called for ultimate Israeli ‘sovereignty’ over West Bank territories

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Middle East latest: Israeli defense minister officially steps down

Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant has officially stepped down in a ceremony that replaced him with Israel Katz, the former foreign minister, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Gallant earlier this week

The Independent UK

Israel taps staunch supporter of illegal settlements as ambassador to US

Yechiel Leiter’s selection comes days after Trump election victory and presages expected US-Israel policy shift.

Al Jazeera

Israeli-U.S. Dual Citizen Killed In Gaza As Mourners Gather For Funeral

Maj. (res.) Moshe Leiter's funeral draws hundreds as father appeals to President Biden

Zenger

Israel-Morocco Relations Strengthened As Netanyahu Receives Invitation From King Mohammed VI

Recognition of Western Sahara sovereignty paves way for enhanced ties and disrupts Iran's activities in North Africa.

Zenger

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