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Benjamin Netanyahu Wins Another Shot at Leading Israel as Lapid Concedes
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Israel voted for Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir. Let them govern - editorial
This is just acknowledging that in a democracy, the will of the people should be respected, and the election results have made this country’s wishes known unequivocally.
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Netanyahu holds lead to win election, as almost all of votes counted
Bibi's bloc projected to win 62 seats • Meretz, Balad teetering threshold • Lapid calls for patience
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Unrest in Iran Sends Waves of Uncertainty Across the Region
With each victim in Iran, the question as to how the West should react becomes more pressing. Experts are skeptical that the end is nigh for the regime in Tehran – and the country's nuclear ambitions remain a concern.
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The recent incident came as protests continue in Iran and the regime appears to be resorting to more force against the protesters.
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US military carries out strike in Syria on Iran-linked targets
The strikes came even as the United States aimed to respond to a draft agreement proposed by the European Union that would bring back the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran
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Imran Khan: Pakistan police open investigation into former PM
Pakistan's police have said the country's former prime minister, Imran Khan, is under investigation.
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Israel-Gaza: Israel arrests 19 militant suspects after Gaza flare-up
Israel says it has arrested 19 members of the Palestinian group Islamic Jihad in raids across the occupied West Bank, after carrying out airstrikes against targets in the Gaza Strip.
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US kills al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul drone strike
The United States killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a “precision” strike in the centre of Kabul, the Afghanistan capital, President Joe Biden said, the biggest blow to the militant group since its founder Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011.
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Saudi Arabia ends Israel ban by opening its airspace to all carriers
Saudi Arabia announced Friday it was lifting restrictions on "all carriers" using its airspace, an apparent gesture of openness towards Israel ahead of US President Joe Biden's arrival.
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Lapid to Biden: Put a credible military threat to Iran on the table
The United States affirms a military threat to Iran in the Jerusalem Declaration.
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US would use force against Iran ‘as a last resort' - President Biden
“The only thing worse than Iran now is Iran with nuclear weapons,” US President Joe Biden said in an interview with Israeli media.
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Biden in Israel: US President set to land Wednesday afternoon
All the latest updates from US President Joe Biden's first official trip to Israel since taking office.
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US assassinates ISIS leader
Maher al-Agal, one of the terror group’s top four commanders, was killed in an air strike in Syria
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France repatriates 35 children, 16 mothers from Syria camps
France has repatriated 35 children and 16 mothers from camps in Syria where family members of suspected Islamic State group jihadists have been held, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
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What are Naftali Bennett’s political options after he leaves PMO?
There are some in his inner circle who believe there is a strong chance that he will retire from politics, but other options exist.
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Israel to dissolve government, replace prime minister
The country will hold its fifth election in three-and-a-half years
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Israel coalition moves to dissolve parliament, Lapid to become caretaker PM
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said Monday that they would submit a bill next week to dissolve the country's parliament, which if passed would trigger new elections with Lapid serving as caretaker prime minister.
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