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Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for brokering UAE-Israel peace deal

US President Donald Trump has been nominated for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize following his efforts to broker peace between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The nomination was submitted by Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of the Norwegian Parliament. He nominated Trump citing his "key role in... creating new dynamics in other protracted conflicts, such as the Kashmir border dispute between India and Pakistan".In an exclusive interview to Fox News, Tybring-Gjedde praised Trump for his efforts towards resolving protracted conflicts worldwide."For his merit, I think he has done more trying to create peace between nations than most other Peace Prize nominees," Tybring-Gjedde, a four-term member of Parliament who also serves as chairman of the Norwegian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, told Fox News in an exclusive interview.In his nomination letter to the Nobel committee, Tybring-Gjedde said that the Trump administration has played a key role in the establishment of ...

Israel, UAE to sign deal at White House on September 15: US officials

Israel and the United Arab Emirates will sign their historic deal normalising relations at a White House ceremony on September 15, US officials said Tuesday

Benjamin Netanyahu slams Israeli police amid report about cover-up

Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out at the country's law enforcement system, continuing a crusade to discredit those who have pressed corruption cases against him

Israel reports highest 3,331 daily coronavirus cases; 133,975 in total

Israel's Ministry of Health reported 3,331 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total infections to 133,975

Israel coornavirus update: Govt imposes night curfew in 40 cities, towns

A special Israeli ministerial committee has decided to impose a night curfew in 40 cities and towns with high Covid-19 morbidity starting from Monday, according to a government statement

Israel will ask US for arms to offset UAE F-35 sale, says report

Stealth Jet Tests Limits of Israel's Peace Push With Arab Power Officials may seek to purchase other advanced weaponry or move forward planned arms purchases by a year

Two cops injured, 12 people arrested during anti-govt protests in Jerusalem

Two cops were injured while 12 people were arrested as thousands took part in an anti-government demonstration in Jerusalem

After Saudi, Bahrain to allow Israel flights to UAE over its airspace

Bahrain will allow all flights coming to and departing from the United Arab Emirates to cross through the island kingdom's airspace

Israel to impose lockdowns in 30 cities due to high coronavirus morbidity

Israel's Corona Cabinet has decided to impose closures on 30 cities and towns starting next Monday, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the state's COVID-19 project manager Ronni Gamzu said

Saudi Arabia breaks 72-year taboo with green light to Israeli flights

Saudi approved a UAE request to use the kingdom's airspace "for all flights coming to the United Arab Emirates and leaving to all countries," a consequential, if oblique outreach to Israel

UAE's warm welcome to Israelis reflects changing regional politics

In less than 24 hours on the ground, Israel's first-of-its-kind delegation to the United Arab Emirates received a royal welcome that would have been nearly unthinkable just a few weeks ago

Israel coronavirus update: 1,942 new Covid cases reported; tally at 118,538

The total number of Covid-19 cases in Israel reached 118,538 on Tuesday, with 1,942 new cases, the state's Health Ministry said

True friend of Israel: Israeli Prez Rivlin mourns death of Pranab Mukherjee

Mukherjee, a veteran politician, died on Monday evening following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments. He was 84

US, Israel, UAE say accord a courageous step toward prosperous Middle East

In the joint statement, the UAE, Israel and the US have urged Palestinian leaders to "reengage with their Israeli counterparts in discussions aimed at achieving peace"

Syria says Israeli military fired missiles on areas south of Damascus

It was not clear what the targets were but state TV said the strikes were carried by warplanes flying in the Golan Heights

Israel eyes $6.5 billion in annual bilateral trade as UAE peace talks begin

Israel's Finance Ministry sees potential for annual bilateral trade starting at $2 billion and building up to $6.5 billion once cooperation matures

Israel has had secret talks with Arab countries: Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel has had secret talks with several Arab countries to normalize relations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said

Israel coronavirus update: 555 Covid-19 cases reported; tally at 114,020

The Israeli Ministry of Health reported 555 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total to 114,020

In Israel, Jared Kushner says ''stage is set'' for Mideast progress

"Today obviously we celebrate a historic breakthrough for peace," Kushner said, adding that the Israel-UAE deal will create "previously unthinkable" economic, security and religious cooperation

Thousands of Israelis gather in Jerusalem for weekly anti-Netanyahu rallies

Smaller protests also took part in other parts in Israel, including overpasses and outside Netanyahu's private house in the upscale town of Caesaria