A four-year chill in relations has thawed in recent months, and the two nations, once close regional allies, will now exchange ambassadors again.
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After 3-Day Gaza Conflict, a Cease-Fire Holds: Key Takeaways
The conflict may have dealt a severe blow to Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Gaza militant group, and strengthened the hand of Israel’s interim prime minister, Yair Lapid.
Israel and Palestinian Militants Reach a Cease-Fire
The truce appeared to end a three-day conflict in Gaza that barely changed the status quo in Israel and the occupied territories, but revealed splits among rival Palestinian militias.
Biden and Israel Remain Divided on Handling Iran’s Nuclear Program
Amid declarations of the strong friendship between Israel and the United States, the differing approaches to the best way to stop Iran’s nuclear program were evident on Mr. Biden’s trip to Jerusalem.
Israeli Security Officials Are Divided Over Iran Nuclear Deal
Though the government has opposed any deal with Iran, officials in the Israeli military and its intelligence wing are arguing in favor of a treaty.
Israel Is Between Governments. Will Biden’s Visit Help Yair Lapid?
President Biden’s visit during an Israeli election campaign may have been unavoidable, given that voters are heading to the polls for a fifth time in under four years.
Biden, Battered at Home, Basks in Unvarnished Praise in Israel
The U.S. president, on the first day of a trip to the Mideast, received the sort of rapturous welcome he can only dream about in Washington.
Israel’s Parliament Dissolves, Paving Way for Election in November
The decision brought down the coalition government and installed Yair Lapid, a centrist, as interim prime minister. Exhausted and exasperated Israelis will be asked to vote again in November.
Israeli Government Collapse Gives Netanyahu Another Chance at Power
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, lost power last year. But his base hasn’t abandoned him, and he could return to office after a snap election this fall.
Israeli Government Collapse Gives Netanyahu Another Chance at Power
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, lost power last year. But his base hasn’t abandoned him, and he could return to office after a snap election this fall.