Israel

High hopes of Arab summit OK for Israel peace step

Wed, 29/03/2017 - 08:47
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Wed, 29/03/2017
Arab summit

DEBKAfile Exclusive Report

If the Arab summit opening in Amman Wednesday, March 9 meets the expectations of Washington and Jerusalem, the session will ratify a pivotal initiative for promoting an historic peace process between the Arab world and Israel. This effort, which matured through five months of mostly secret diplomacy, was launched by Donald Trump in November, shortly after he was elected US President.

Israeli-Russian clash over Hizballah’s Golan grab

Thu, 23/03/2017 - 09:50
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Thu, 23/03/2017
Israeli-Russian clash


DEBKAfile Exclusive Report 

The Israeli drone that targeted the Syrian militiaman Yasser Sayad outside the Golan town of Quneitra Sunday, March 19, reinforced the message first carried by the Israeli Arrow 2 which shot down a Syrian SA-5 anti-air missile Friday. The Israeli ambassador was called twice to the Russian foreign ministry.

FOLLOWING RUSSIA’S LEAD IS THE SMART MOVE FOR TURKEY AND ISRAEL

Thu, 16/03/2017 - 09:46
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Thu, 16/03/2017
Russia, Turkey, Israel


BY MICAH HALPERN 
Israel and Russia need to keep on good terms to make certain the region does not spiral into crisis. Russian President Vladimir Putin is a world-class master when it comes to getting what he wants. He leaves nothing to chance.

Could Israel be a new player in the Cyprus talks?

Tue, 07/03/2017 - 10:08
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Tue, 07/03/2017
Cyprus talks

Barcin Yinanc
The window of opportunity to find a permanent solution to the Cyprus problem is closing – unless some players step in and stick their hands in to keep the window from closing completely. One interesting player could be Israel. A Cyprus peace deal would speed up Israel’s project to provide gas to Turkey, the new Israeli ambassador to Ankara said last week.

Hamas’ new leader in Gaza: A radical and a militant

Wed, 15/02/2017 - 10:15
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Wed, 15/02/2017
Yahya Sanwar

Ron Ben-Yishai
Analysis: Yahya Sanwar’s election is bad news for Israel. The terrorist who was released as part of the Shalit deal has set inadmissible conditions for a future prisoner and body swap deal and is interested in tightening Hamas’ relations with Iran while preparing for the next round of fighting.

What will Netanyahu tell Trump?

Tue, 14/02/2017 - 09:46
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Tue, 14/02/2017
Netanyahu Trump

Author Ben Caspit

Translator Danny Wool

As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to set off for his historic first meeting on Feb. 15 with US President Donald Trump, a big fight broke out in the Israeli right about the message and agenda that Netanyahu should present to the US president. 

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