Israel’s response is among the fiercest criticism it has leveled at the Russian government since the invasion of Ukraine.
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Blinken to Press Mideast Allies for Stronger Support for Ukraine
The countries, which have their own relationships with Russia, have provided some modest backing, but Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will ask for more.
Lapid Says Israel Will Support Iran Nuclear Pact, if It’s ‘a Good Deal.’
The Israeli foreign minister said “we have no problem with a deal,” but perhaps because he thinks the prospects of an agreement are remote.
Israel’s New Government Fails to Extend Contentious Citizenship Law
In an early setback for Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, parts of his coalition opposed the law. The opposition refused to come to the rescue.
Israel’s New Leaders Tilt Right With Settler Deal, Hinting at Approach
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s decision about an unauthorized settlement has provided an early idea of how he hopes to manage his unlikely coalition.
Meeting Blinken, Israel’s Top Diplomat Aims to Fix Netanyahu ‘Mistakes’
Israel’s foreign minister, Yair Lapid, is determined to repair his government’s fraught relationship with Washington Democrats, but he does not necessarily speak for his own right-wing prime minister, Naftali Bennett.
Illegal Settlement Creates Test for Israel’s New Government
The outpost of Evyatar is illegal under Israeli law. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will anger one wing of his coalition if he evicts the settlers, and another if he lets them stay.
Departure of Netanyahu Provides Biden a Chance for Better Ties
The departure of Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister is a relief for Democrats, but Iran and the Palestinians could test Mr. Biden’s relations with a fragile new Israeli government.
Shift in Israel Provides Biden a Chance for Better Ties
The departure of Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister is a relief for Democrats, but Iran and the Palestinians could test Mr. Biden’s relations with a fragile new Israeli government.
Israel’s New Coalition Takes First Steps, Including Mending Fences With U.S.
The new government announced a new approach to foreign policy, but gave the go-ahead to a far-right march that critics fear will lead to violence.