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Attorney David Friedman arrives at a private fundraiser for then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in the Manhattan borough of New York City, June 21, 2016 (Photo: Reuters)

U.S. Ambassador to Move to Jerusalem before the Embassy

by Nazir Majli | Jan 23, 2017 | Middle East

Tel Aviv, Ramallah- The new U.S. ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, decided to reside in Jerusalem, even before his country makes a final decision to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to the city. U.S. President Donald Trump has previously announced his country would...

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Israeli policemen stand guard as bulldozers demolish homes in the unrecognized Bedouin village of Umm al-Hiran in the Negev desert, on January 18, 2017. (AFP Photo/Menahem Kahana)

Europe might Link Cooperation with Israel to Palestinians Rights

by Nazir Majli | Jan 20, 2017 | Middle East, World

Tel Aviv – European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker threatened the Israeli government of being sanctioned in case it continues its oppressive and racist policy against the Arab Palestinians of 1948. Juncker was speaking during a meeting held with...

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Shops are open near damaged buildings in al-Rai town, northern Aleppo countryside, Syria December 25, 2016. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Israel’s Invisible Presence in Astana Guaranteed by Russia

by Nazir Majli | Jan 16, 2017 | Middle East

Tel Aviv – Israel is optimistic regarding Russia’s position concerning Israel’s interests, according to Israeli military and political officials. Even if Israel didn’t attend the Astana talks to settle the Syrian case, its position will be represented for two reasons:...

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A Turkish flag flutters atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 26. Reuters

Israeli Defense Minister Supports Regional Alliance Replacing Washington

by Nazir Majli | Jan 13, 2017 | Middle East

Tel Aviv- Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has said he prefers to form a “regional alliance to fight terrorism including Israel and moderate Arab countries.” His comments came after political and military Israeli and U.S. groups had posed on the table of...

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Palestinians watch a wall being built between Palestinian and Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Israeli Occupation Forces Impose Blockade on Jabel Mukabar Neighborhood

by Nazir Majli | Jan 10, 2017 | Middle East

Tel Aviv – Israel’s security cabinet approved new measures in the wake of Sunday’s truck-ramming attack in Jerusalem, which led to the killing of four Israeli soldiers and left another 16 wounded. The Israeli government imposed a blockade on Jabel Mukabar...