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Israel to Dissolve Parliament, Call 5th Election in 3 Years

Israel’s weakened coalition government announced Monday that it would dissolve parliament and call new elections, setting the stage for the possible return to power of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or another period of prolonged political gridlock. The election will be Israel's fifth in three years, and it will put…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel coalition agrees to dissolve, hold new elections

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s office announced that his weakened coalition will be disbanded and the country will head to new elections

The Independent UK

Israel set for election as PM says coalition will disband

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will serve as caretaker PM until new elections are held.

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Foreign Minister Lapid to become Israel PM

Yair Lapid, who was expected to take over from Naftali Bennett in 2023, is set to become Israeli interim prime minister.

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Lapid to become new prime minister as Israel heads to election

Israeli lawmakers will vote next week to dissolve parliament, opening the way for the country's fifth election in three years, after Prime Minister Naftali Bennett could not contain the rising pressure on his fragile ruling coalition.

Reuters

Israeli foreign minister to visit Turkey amid security jitters

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid plans to visit Turkey this week, his office said on Sunday, after months of warming ties but also recent worries voiced by Israel that its citizens could come under attack by Iranian agents in the NATO-member country.

Reuters

U.S. asks Israel to avoid actions that could create tensions ahead of Biden visit

The Biden administration is seeking to reassure the Palestinians official ahead of next month's visit.

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Israel hopes Biden trip helps improve ties with Saudi Arabia

Arab countries have refused to forge ties with Israel, which has illegally occupied the Palestinian territories.

Al Jazeera

Israel hopes Biden trip helps tighten ties with Saudi Arabia

Israel hopes President Joe Biden’s visit to the region next month will bolster its efforts to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Israel Tells Its Citizens to Avoid Istanbul, Warns Iran Not to Harm Them

Israel raised its Istanbul travel advisory to the highest level on Monday because of what it said was a threat of Iranian attempts to kill or abduct Israelis vacationing in Turkey. Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said a "huge effort" by Israel's security forces had saved "Israeli lives in recent weeks",…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel urges nationals to leave Turkey over Iran attack threat

Jerusalem (AFP) - Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Monday urged citizens in Turkey to leave "as soon as possible" over threats that Iranian operatives are actively planning attacks on Israelis in Istanbul.

AFP

Israel tells its citizens to avoid Istanbul, warns Iran not to harm them

Israel raised its Istanbul travel advisory to the highest level on Monday because of what it said was a threat of Iranian attempts to kill or abduct Israelis vacationing in Turkey.

Reuters

One year in, Israel's "salvation government" hangs by a thread

One year after ending the record reign of Benjamin Netanyahu following months of political turmoil, Israel's fragile coalition government is teetering on the edge of collapse, raising the prospect of a snap election in the coming months.

Reuters

Israeli Diplomats Warn to Go on Strike to Improve Salaries

Israeli diplomats in 103 embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions around the world have threatened to go on strike, protesting the delay in negotiations to improve their salaries and work conditions. The diplomats said they are taking escalatory protest measures, slowing down the work process and gradually leading to a general…

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The Guardian - UK

Israel’s coalition on brink of collapse after losing settler law vote

Nationalist party New Hope threatens to exit arrangement after vote on West Bank settlers

Tribune News Service

Israel says it's talking to US, Gulf on how to forge ties with Saudis

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel has been talking to the US and Gulf Arab countries about how it could normalize diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia but realizes any progress is likely to be slow, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said on Monday.

Reuters

Israel's top diplomat sees no quick breakthrough with Saudi Arabia

Reaching a deal to normalize ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia will be "a long and cautious process", but Israel believes it can happen, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said on Monday.

Al Jazeera

Blinken urges Israel to conclude probe into Abu Akleh’s killing

US secretary of state says he urged Israeli counterpart to conclude ‘investigations’ into Al Jazeera reporter’s killing.

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Blinken stresses importance of concluding Israeli probe into reporter's killing

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Friday to Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and stressed the importance of concluding the probes into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the State Department said.

Al Jazeera

Israel’s Foreign Minister: ‘new chapter’ opened in Turkey ties

Lapid hosts Cavusoglu, first Turkish FM to visit Israel in 15 years, as the two sides try to mend strained ties.

AFP

Turkey says warming Israel ties will help Palestinians

Jerusalem (AFP) - Turkey's diplomatic thaw with Israel will help the Palestinians, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday during the first trip to Israel by Ankara's top diplomat in 15 years.

Reuters

Israel, Turkey looking to expand economic partnership

Israel and Turkey's top diplomats said on Wednesday their countries were hoping to expand economic ties as they seek an end to more than a decade of strained relations.

Reuters

Israel, Turkey looking to expand economic partnership, FM says

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said on Wednesday that Israel and Turkey are opening a new chapter in their relations after "ups and downs" and were working to expand economic partnerships.

Al Jazeera

Israeli coalition becomes minority gov’t after legislator quits

Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi reportedly cited treatment of mourners at Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral in resignation letter.

AFP

Al Jazeera journalist killed during Israel West Bank raid

Jenin (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - Veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh, a Palestinian-American who was among the network's most prominent figures, was shot dead Wednesday as she covered an Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank.

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