Tag: Israel

Saturday, January 18th 2020 - 08:50 UTC
If Argentine prosecutor Nisman was murdered, the U.N. should conduct the investigation into his death

The following opinion column was written by Andres Oppenheimer, an Argentine journalist who has been living in the United States for several decades and is an expert in Latin American affairs.
Thursday, January 9th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
Lebanese prosecution summons fugitive auto tycoon Ghosn; a visit to Israel could complicate his status

A Lebanese prosecutor said on Wednesday he was summoning former auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn regarding an Interpol “red notice” over financial misconduct charges in Japan, state media reported.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:36 UTC
Israel nuclear power: Netanyahu slip of the tongue or subtle warning

In an apparent slip of the tongue, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Israel as a nuclear power before correcting himself with a bashful nod and an embarrassed smile.
Tuesday, December 17th 2019 - 09:52 UTC
Netanyahu says Bolsonaro's son anticipated Brazil would move its embassy to Jerusalem next year

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Brazil will follow the United States and move its embassy to Jerusalem next year. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has expressed before his intention of moving his country's embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, but senior officials later backtracked for fear of damaging trade ties with Arab countries.
Monday, December 16th 2019 - 09:32 UTC
Brazil opens trade mission in Jerusalem, vows to move embassy there by 2020

Brazil Sunday opened a trade office in Jerusalem, in what was perceived as a step towards finally moving the country's embassy in Israel to the iconic city. The opening ceremony was presided over by Deputy Eduardo Bosonaro, son if President Jair Bolsonaro.
Friday, November 29th 2019 - 12:19 UTC
Bolivia ready to restore diplomatic relations with Israel after a decade

Bolivia says it will restore diplomatic ties with Israel, a decade after then-President Evo Morales severed relations because of an Israeli military offensive in Gaza.
Friday, November 22nd 2019 - 09:43 UTC
Netanyahu indicted on a raft of corruption charges: the end of King Bibi?

Israel's embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted on a range of corruption charges on Thursday, potentially spelling an end to his decades-long political career.
Thursday, November 21st 2019 - 09:48 UTC
EU Security Council members and Vatican question US decision on Israeli settlements

European members of the UN Security Council hit out on Wednesday at the US decision to no longer consider Israeli settlements illegal but stopped short of naming the United States. The Vatican also expressed that the search for peace between Israelis had been put at risk.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 01:31 UTC
Football friendly between Uruguay, Argentina still on for Tel Aviv despite shelling

The football match between the national teams of Argentina and Uruguay scheduled for next Monday in Tel Aviv is still on as planned, Argentine Football Association (AFA) sources consulted by the press Tuesday.
Monday, June 17th 2019 - 09:12 UTC
Netanyahu opens settlement in Golan Heights named after Donald Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday inaugurated a new settlement in the Golan Heights, named after the country's “great friend” US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu unveiled a “Trump Heights” sign, featuring an Israeli and a US flag, to mark the site of the new settlement.