Hundreds of Israeli reservists vow to refuse service if judicial overhaul passes
Jerusalem (Reuters) – Hundreds of Israeli reservists marched in Tel Aviv on Wednesday threatening to refuse their volunteer service if
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Israel’s Herzog says criticism of Israel must not drift into antisemitism
Washington (Reuters) – Israeli President Isaac Herzog told U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday he welcomed criticism, especially from American friends, but
Read MoreIsraeli forces kill Palestinian in West Bank violence – Palestinian officials
Ram Allah (Reuters) – The Palestinian Health Ministry said a person was shot dead by Israeli forces in the occupied
Read MoreIsrael’s Oddity Tech valued at $2.8 billion in Nasdaq debut
(Reuters) – Oddity Tech’s (ODD.O) shares opened 40% over their initial public offering price on Wednesday, giving the Israel-based company a valuation
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Turkey’s Erdogan signs $50 billion in deals during UAE visit
Abu Dhabi (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates and Turkey inked on Wednesday several deals estimated to be worth $50.7
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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ signs $11.5 bln deals with Turkey for earthquake relief, exports
(Reuters) – Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ said on Wednesday it signed two memoranda of understanding to finance up
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US bans 14 Iraqi banks in crackdown on Iran dollar trade -WSJ
Washington/Baghdad (Reuters) – The United States has barred 14 Iraqi banks from conducting dollar transactions, the Wall Street Journal reported
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Swedish embassy in Baghdad stormed, set alight over Koran burning
Baghdad/Stockholm (Reuters) – Hundreds of protesters stormed the Swedish embassy in central Baghdad in the early hours of Thursday morning,
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Israel to allow Palestinian Americans entry in bid for US visa-free access
Jerusalem/Washington (Reuters) – Israel said it will begin on Thursday allowing entry to all U.S. citizens, including Palestinian Americans living
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Two Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli missile strike – Syrian state media
Damascus (Reuters) – Israeli missile strikes near the Syrian capital Damascus killed two Syrian soldiers and “caused some material damage”,
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