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Israeli PM says Hamas to pay 'full price' if attacking Israel
"Whoever tries to hurt us, whoever finances and organises, whoever dispatches terrorists against Israel, will pay the full price," said Netanyahu in a televised statement on Sunday.
Israel to sign largest missile deal with Germany
The Israeli and German defence ministries "will sign the landmark $3.5-billion defence agreement" Xinhua news agency reported, citing a statement issued on Thursday by the Israeli Defence Ministry.
Thousands of Israelis march to Jerusalem in protest of judicial overhaul
The 70-km march began on Thursday in Tel Aviv, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday in an address to the country that he would continue pushing forward with a bill that would limit the power of the courts to review government decisions and appointments.
Joe Biden invites Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Washington: Israeli PM's office
The Prime Minister's office said in a statement on Monday that the two leaders had "a long and warm conversation", the first time in months, and Biden extended an invitation for Netanyahu to visit the White House "soon". The talk focused on bolstering the bond between the two close allies, Iran and the needed efforts to de-escalate violence between Israelis and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the statement.
Israeli PM sent to hospital after feeling dizzy
Netanyahu, 73, is "in good condition and is undergoing a medical examination", Xinhua news agency reported, citing a statement released by his office. "The initial assessment is dehydration," the Sheba Medical Center outside Tel Aviv where Netanyahu was being treated and the Prime Minister office said in a joint statement.
Israel approves purchase of 25 F-35 stealth fighter jets
The Ministry added on Sunday that the deal is valued at about $3 billion, which will be financed through the US defence aid package received by Israel. As part of the original agreement between the US and Israel, the aircraft manufacturer.
Israeli military chief warns of action against Iran
At a security conference held at the Reichman University in Herzliya outside Tel Aviv, Halevi added on Tuesday that Iran, which Israel views as its arch-foe, "has progressed in recent years with enriching uranium more than ever before." There are negative potential trends on the horizon which could lead to actions.
Israel signs deal with Netherlands to export rocket systems
"This is the first government-to-government defence exports agreement signed between Israel and the Netherlands, and one of the largest agreements signed between Israel and a European country in the past years," the Israeli Defence Ministry said on Thursday in a statement. Under the agreement, the Israeli Ministry will supply.
Ceasefire between Israel, Islamic Jihad in Gaza takes effect
Palestinian eyewitnesses said that the five-day tit-for-tat violent fighting between Israel and the PIJ militants stopped at 10:00 p.m. local time (1900 GMT), Xinhua news agency reported. However, a few minutes after the ceasefire took effect, militants fired around 20 rockets from the Gaza Strip at southern Israel. Israeli fighter jets fired back and targeted lookout posts and sites for Gaza militants.
Palestine warns of humanitarian crisis, holds Israel responsible for current tension
Israel has closed the crossing points for commercial and humanitarian purposes on the borders of the Gaza Strip for five days following a flaring tit-for-tat fighting between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants, Xinhua news agency reported.
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