Israel
Liberia to open official office in Jerusalem
June 9, 2022 — West African nation submits formal request to open trade office in Israeli capital that will serve as precursor to full-fledged embassy in the future; ‘Liberia is a true friend of the State of Israel,’ says deputy FM Roll
Bennett arrives in UAE for talks with leaders on Iran and more
June 9, 2022 — Prime minister says visit bolsters bond forming between Israel and UAE in fields of security and prosperity; visit which comes a day after IAEA vote on resolution criticizing Iran over uranium traces at undeclared sites
Daughter of deputy mayor of Israeli Arab city killed in car explosion
June 8, 2022 — Johara Khnifes, 28 was the 32nd victim of violence in the Arab sector this year, and the 5th woman to be murdered; she was a social advocate speaking out against violence in Arab communities
Jerusalem joins Tel Aviv on world's 20 most expensive cities list
June 8, 2022 — Findings from the study conducted by global mobility company ECA, places Jerusalem in 15th place after Tel Aviv at number 5; Hong Kong ranked most expensive city for second year in a row
US envoy expected to visit Beirut next week over Israel gas dispute
June 7, 2022 — Lebanon speaker of parliament said meeting in hope of averting escalation over drilling rights in the Mediterranean; State Department spokesperson says deal possible but knows of no plans for mediator to travel
IDF: Palestinians hurl explosive at troops, who open fire in response
June 6, 2022 — Military says ‘hits were identified’ after soldiers shoot at suspects on motorcycle who threw improvised device near Nablus
IDF wraps up major military drill in Cyprus
June 3, 2022 — The military simulates transport of thousands of elite soldiers deep into unfamiliar enemy territory in preparation for possible confrontation with Iran or its Lebanon based proxies amid growing tensions, and stalled nuclear talks
Netanyahu speaks before Christian friends of Israel at the Knesset
June 2, 2022 — “It was an honor to speak with Christian friends of Israel at the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast gathering at the Knesset.”
Netanyahu aide files police complaint over online death threat against former PM
June 1, 2022 — Twitter user writes ‘this man should be killed quickly before it is too late,’ in response to an article about opposition leader
Tens of thousands garb Jerusalem in blue and white as flag march begins
May 31, 2022 — Large crowds of jolly marchers pour into Old City’s narrow, stone streets singing and dancing; police break up skirmishes between participants and Palestinians; similar rallies held nationwide
The government approves more than a billion shekels to strengthen Jerusalem
May 31, 2022 — The government will today (Sunday) approve a series of decisions to strengthen Jerusalem at a cost of more than NIS 1 billion, including a new five-year economic plan worth NIS 625 million and expanding the activities of the right-wing Elad organization in the east of the city.
Israel issues travel warning for Turkey fearing Iranian attacks
May 31, 2022 — Israelis cautioned to avoid unnecessary travel to any country bordering Iran, asked to refrain from identifying as Israeli in public places including hotels and restaurants, amid growing concern following assassination of IRGC official
