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Israel and New Zealand end diplomatic crisis

Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 1:46 pm | Israel Government

Following discreet high-level bilateral discussions held over a period of several months by the Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yuval Rotem, and MFA Deputy Director-General, Head of the Division for Asia and the Pacific, Mark ... More >>

Netanyahu, Yaalon order the IDF to commence ground action

Friday, 18 July 2014, 9:14 am | Israel Government

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yaalon this evening (Thursday, 17 July 2014) instructed the IDF to commence ground action to strike at the terrorist tunnels from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory. More >>

PM Netanyahu on statement by Khaled Mashal

Thursday, 26 June 2014, 1:38 pm | Israel Government

"We share a strong commitment to democracy, to freedom, to the rule of law. We also share a commitment on the fight against bigotry and all forms of anti-Semitism, racism and intolerance. And anti-Semitism has perhaps been the worst intolerance in history, ... More >>

Netanyahu Comments on the Agreement between Fatah and Hamas

Thursday, 24 April 2014, 10:32 am | Israel Government

Following are Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comments on the agreement between Fatah and Hamas More >>

News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Monday, 13 January 2014, 11:03 am | Israel Government

Following please find statements recently made by Jibril Rajoub, a very prominent member of Fatah's Central Committee who also serves as the chairman of the Palestinian Olympic Committee and head of the Palestinian Football Association. The statements, ... More >>

President Shimon Peres eulogized Ariel 'Arik' Sharon

Monday, 13 January 2014, 11:02 am | Israel Government

President Peres said of Sharon, "My dear friend, Arik Sharon, lost his final battle today. Arik was a brave soldier and a daring leader who loved his nation and his nation loved him. He was one of Israel's great protectors and most important ... More >>

Israel expects Dutch Government to oppose divestment

Monday, 13 January 2014, 11:01 am | Israel Government

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today summoned the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Mr. Caspar Veldkamp, for a clarification. The Deputy Director General for European Affairs, Mr. Raphael Schutz, told the Dutch ambassador that the decision of the PGGM ... More >>

US President Obama visits Israel

Thursday, 21 March 2013, 10:54 am | Israel Government

US President Obama visits Israel 20-22 March 2013 We are proud to welcome President Obama to Israel to highlight the friendship between our two nations - a bond that is stronger than it has ever been. More >>

Operation Pillar of Defense - Statements by PM Netanyahu

Friday, 16 November 2012, 9:53 am | Israel Government

15 Nov 2012 Israel has made it clear that it will not tolerate rocket and missile attacks on its civilians. I hope that the terror organizations in Gaza got the message. If not, Israel is prepared to take whatever action is necessary to defend our people More >>

Security Cabinet Communique 14/11/12

Thursday, 15 November 2012, 11:51 am | Israel Government

The Cabinet directed the IDF and the ISA to continue vigorous action against the terrorist infrastructures operating from the Gaza Strip against the civilian population in Israel in order to allow a normal life for the residents of the State of Israel. More >>

Israel under fire - November 2012

Thursday, 15 November 2012, 11:50 am | Israel Government

Over 120 rockets were fired at southern Israel from Gaza since Saturday evening (Nov 10), after an anti-tank missile struck a military jeep near the Karni crossing wounding four soldiers, two seriously. More >>

Israel strikes terror targets in Gaza

Thursday, 15 November 2012, 11:48 am | Israel Government

In response to the incessant rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip the IDF has launched a widespread campaign against terror targets in Gaza. More >>

Terror attack in the south [18/6/12]

Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 12:32 pm | Israel Government

A civilian working on the Israel-Egypt security fence was killed and two others were wounded Monday morning (18 June), in a terror attack on the southern border. More >>

Israel's reaction to UNESCO vote

Thursday, 6 October 2011, 4:34 pm | Israel Government

"Israel believes that the correct and only way to advance the peace process with the Palestinians is through direct, unconditional negotiations. In this context Israel welcomed and accepted the Quartet's declaration of September 23rd 2011. More >>

Israel responds to report by the HRC Committee

Thursday, 23 September 2010, 4:59 pm | Israel Government

In view of the biased, politicized and extremist approach of the same Human Rights Council that initiated the skewed Goldstone Report, Israel sees no reason to cooperate with this commission. More >>

Large Ancient Olive Press Discovered In Nth Israel

Thursday, 7 August 2008, 10:40 am | Israel Government

A unique and impressive complex for producing oil that dates to the Byzantine period, which is also one of the largest uncovered in the country so far, was discovered recently during trial excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority. More >>

Security Cabinet Communique: Global Jihad Threats

Thursday, 24 July 2008, 10:51 am | Israel Government

Officials noted that Global Jihad constitutes a threat to the Western world, to democratic regimes and to moderate Arab elements. There is concern that Global Jihad will cooperate with extremist elements in the region such as Hezbollah & Hamas. More >>

Cabinet Communique: Weekly Meeting, 20 July 2008

Monday, 21 July 2008, 10:35 pm | Israel Government

The Government knew exactly what to expect and what price we would have to pay for the soldiers' bodies. What tipped the scales was the abiding obligation to every soldier that expects the State to do its utmost to bring him back home. More >>

Ehud Barak Meets With British PM Gordon Brown

Monday, 21 July 2008, 10:17 pm | Israel Government

"In addition to negotiations, the economic development of the area administered by the Palestinian Authority is very important." Barak stressed the importance of building the foundations for government, law and effective enforcement of the law in the PA. More >>

Statement: PM Olmert & PM Brown, 20 July 2008

Monday, 21 July 2008, 10:11 pm | Israel Government

"Israel... a remarkable success story... from persecution Jews from all over the world, providing a new life... Eight Nobel Prize winners, world-class universities... developing one of the most highly skilled populations on Earth" - Gordon Brown, UK. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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