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Israeli PM Yair Lapid calls for Saudi relations ahead of Joe Biden visit

Israel's PM expressed hope that his country will establish formal diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia, days before President Joe Biden visits the two countries as part of a regional trip.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meets Israeli defence minister

The Palestinian President urged Israel to stop all unilateral measures in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, 'which would lead to an escalation of tension between the two sides'

Israeli military shoots down three Hezbollah drones over Mediterranean

The Israeli military said it shot down three unmanned aircraft launched by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah heading toward an area where an Israeli gas platform was installed in Mediterranean Sea

Israel's outgoing PM thanks Modi for commending him as 'true friend

Israel's outgoing premier Naftali Bennett on Friday thanked his "dear friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi for commending him for being "a true friend to India". Israel's Parliament voted Thursday to dissolve itself and send the country to the polls in November for the fifth time in less than four years. Yair Lapid, Israel's foreign minister and architect of the outgoing coalition government, took over the prime ministership from Bennett to became the country's caretaker prime minister just after midnight on Friday. "Thank you His Excellency @naftalibennett for being a true friend of India. I cherish our fruitful interactions and wish you success in your new role," Modi said in a tweet. In response, Bennett tweeted, "Thank you my dear friend. To a long and strong friendship." According to The Times of Israel newspaper, Bennett announced Wednesday night that he will not be running in the upcoming elections and will be stepping back from political life. Modi also congratulated Lapid

PM Modi congratulates Yair Lapid for becoming 14th Prime Minister of Israel

PM Modi also thanked outgoing PM Bennett for being a true friend of India

Yair Lapid officially becomes PM of Israel; says, 'we'll do the best'

Lapid's term could be the short one as he take over the caretaker government ahead of Israel's election which was scheduled to take place on November 1

Israel dissolves parliament, faces fifth election in less than 4 years

Bennett will stand down at midnight to be replaced by his coalition partner, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid

Want to support 'Make in India', says Israel, but flags IP concerns

Naor Gilon, Israel's Ambassador to India, said here on Wednesday that we are all interested in Make in India' and we see an immense potential for cooperation with India

Israel loosens abortion regulations in response to US overruling Roe

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz, who heads the small liberal Meretz party, said the U.S. decision had turned back the clock for women's rights

Israeli PM holds final cabinet meeting before Parliament dissolution

Naftali Bennett held what was likely his final cabinet meeting as the PM of Israel, ahead of the Knesset or Parliament's expected dissolution this week following the collapse of fragile govt

India to benefit from Israeli experience of managing health service: Expert

With India at the cusp of a digital healthcare revolution, the Israeli experience in managing its health services, especially in times of crisis, can be very helpful in the successful management

Israeli FM Yair Lapid, Antony Blinken discuss Biden's upcoming visit

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke over US President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Israel in July

Israel heads to new elections after Bennett-led shaky coalition collapses

Israel's fragile coalition government will vote to dissolve the parliament next week, announced Israel's Prime Minister's Office on Monday, sending the country to the fifth elections in three years

Israeli PM Bennett to dissolve Parliament; fresh elections on the cards

The move, if passed, will trigger snap polls - Israel's fifth in just about three years.

EU signs energy deal with Egypt and Israel to wean itself off Russian gas

EU signed in Cairo last Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt and Israel, aimed at using the energy potential

New I2U2 grouping to re-energise American alliances globally: White House

The new I2U2 grouping of India, Israel, the UAE and the US will hold its first virtual summit next month as part of the Biden administration's efforts to re-energise and revitalise American alliances

US to launch West Asia Quad with India, Israel and UAE during Biden's visit

The US has said it will launch a new four-nation dialogue with India, Israel and the United Arab Emirates during President Joe Biden's visit to the region next month.

Biden to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia next month, meet Prince Salman

Biden plans to meet with the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto ruler of the kingdom, according to a senior administration official who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity.

Ukraine presses to buy Israel's Iron Dome to defend against Russian attacks

Ukraine's ambassador is urging Israel to sell its Iron Dome rocket interception system and provide anti-tank missiles to defend civilians against Russia's invasion

Microsoft disables Lebanon-based hackers working with Iranian intelligence

Microsoft has detected and disabled a previously undocumented Lebanon-based activity group that is working with other actors affiliated with Iranian intelligence to attack organisations in Israel