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Israel to reappoint envoy to Turkey 'within weeks'
Lillian said Israel will never give up on the natural gas pipeline project in the Eastern Mediterranean but his country "shares views on energy with Turkey", reports Xinhua news agency. She reiterated that Israel is expecting the Hamas office in Istanbul to be closed, saying closing the office will make a positive contribution to Turkey-Israel relations. The Turkish government has warm relations with Hamas, the ruling faction of the Israel-blockaded Gaza Strip.
Israeli Prime Minister blasts 'bad' proposal to restore Iran nuke deal
"On the table right now is a bad deal," Lapid told here on Wednesday, arguing it will result in Tehran having $100 billion more a year at its disposal due to lifting of sanctions. "This money will not build schools or hospitals. This is a $100 billion a year that will be used to undermine stability in the Middle East and spread terror around the globe."
Israel won't be bound by Iran nuclear deal: Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid
"The Prime Minister made clear to the President that Israel opposes a return to the deal and would not be obligated by such an agreement," the PM's office said on Monday in a statement, adding that the country "will continue to do everything to prevent Iran from attaining a nuclear capability".
Turkish, Israeli President hold phone call after full diplomatic ties restored
A new momentum to the diplomatic relations will be attained after the reinstatement of ambassadors, the statement said, adding Turkey is ready to boost cooperation and dialogue with Israel while respecting the mutual concerns of both nations.
Israel, Turkey agree to restore full diplomatic ties
The step came after Lapid's visit to Ankara in June and talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the official statement said. "The resumption of relations with Turkey is an important asset for regional stability and very important economic news for the citizens of Israel," Lapid was quoted as saying in the statement. Israel's standing will be further strengthened worldwide, he added.
Key al-Aqsa Brigades member killed in West Bank raid
Ibrahim al-Nablusi was responsible for a series of attacks on Israeli soldiers in the area, dpa news agency quoted the Israeli domestic intelligence service Shin Bet and the military as saying in a joint statement.
During the attempted arrest, explosive devices and other weapons were found. The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed the death of al-Nablusi and two other people.About 40 people were injured by gunshots during the operation. It is feared that the killing of al-Nablusi could lead to further confrontations.
Rocket fire from Gaza continue despite reported ceasefire: Israel
Israel's Home Front Command said in a notice that several rockets were fired at southern Israel "minutes" after 8 p.m. local time, which is the reported time for an Egypt-brokered cease-fire between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in Gaza, Xinhua news agency reported.
Israel claims killing of 2nd Islamic Jihad military chief
Islamic Jihad's southern commander, Khaled Mansour, was killed in an airstrike in the city of Rafah, dpa news agency quoted the military announcement as saying. Two other senior PIJ members were also killed, including Mansour's deputy, it said.
UNSC to address Gaza airstrikes as death toll reaches 24
The UN's most powerful body agreed to address the attacks following requests for it to do so made by the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, France, Norway and China on Saturday, dpa news agency reported, citing diplomatic sources.
Israel's top court okays revoking citizenship of 'terrorists'
A panel of seven judges led by Supreme Court President Esther Hayut said that a person convicted of "breach of trusts against the State of Israel, such as an act of terror, an act of treason or serious espionage, or acquisition of citizenship in a hostile state" could face a cancelation of their citizenship, Xinhua news agency reported.
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