Tag: Israel
Israel’s political stalemate to land at Rivlin’s doorstep
TEL AVIV, Israel — President Reuven Rivlin announced Monday that he will begin consultations next week with Israel's political rivals in hopes of unraveling...
Israel to investigate police shooting of disabled Arab man
JERUSALEM — Israeli police shot and killed a disabled Arab man who appeared to be wielding a knife on Monday, drawing renewed accusations that...
Denmark routs Moldova 8-0 after pre-game T-shirt protest
HERNING, Denmark — Denmark changed all 10 outfield players to face Moldova and still enjoyed a national-best 8-0 win in a World Cup qualifying...
Israelis gather for Passover, celebrating freedom from virus
JERUSALEM — A year ago, Giordana Grego's parents spent Passover at home in Israel, alone but grateful that they had escaped the worst of...
Turkey asks Kosovo to reconsider embassy in Jerusalem
PRISTINA, Kosovo — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has asked Kosovo’s new prime minister to reconsider the Balkan nation's recent opening of an embassy...
US gives $15 million to Palestinians to deal with COVID-19
UNITED NATIONS — The United States said Thursday it is giving $15 million to vulnerable Palestinian communities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip...
Denmark happy to hear noisy booing fans in 2-0 win at Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel — Being booed by the home fans made Denmark forward Martin Braithwaite a happy man in Israel on Thursday.
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Israel vote deadlock: Netanyahu appears short of majority
JERUSALEM — Uncertainty hovered over the outcome of Israel's parliamentary election Wednesday, with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and sworn political rivals determined to...
Poll: Fatah, Hamas face headwinds ahead of Palestinian vote
JERUSALEM — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah party and his militant Hamas rivals would each fall well short of a parliamentary majority if elections...
Far-right party set to gain new influence after Israeli vote
JERUSALEM — An alliance of far-right groups including openly racist and homophobic candidates appears poised to enter Israel's parliament, possibly as an indispensable member...
