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Apr 07 2021

Prime Minister Netanyahu handed mandate to try and form coalition government

April 07 2021, 16:46

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has this week been given the mandate to try and assemble a coalition government, as the Knesset – Israel’s 24th – was sworn in amidst continuing... Read more

Apr 01 2021

President Rivlin recommends “unusual collaborations” after receiving election results

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April 01 2021, 13:11

After receiving the official Israeli election results yesterday, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin called for “unusual collaborations” to resolve the political deadlock. The Central Elections Committee (CEC) presented President Rivlin with... Read more

Mar 31 2021

Israeli company gets EU approval for rapid Covid-19 test

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March 31 2021, 13:35

This week, Israeli company Virusight Diagnostic confirmed it had received European Union (EU) approval for its SpectraLIT rapid coronavirus test which gives results after 20 seconds. The handheld device shines... Read more

Mar 31 2021

CFI and LFI Chairs urge UK to support International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

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March 31 2021, 12:54

In a joint article for The Times Red Box this week, CFI Parliamentary Chairman (Commons) Rt. Hon. Stephen Crabb MP and Labour Friends of Israel Chair Steve McCabe MP have... Read more

Mar 31 2021

Iran and China sign 25-year strategic cooperation deal

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March 31 2021, 11:39

On Saturday, the Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers signed a 25-year strategic cooperation deal which will reportedly lead to China investing around $400 billion in Iran in exchange for oil... Read more

Mar 30 2021

Shaun Bailey pledges to protect Jewish students if elected London Mayor

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March 30 2021, 17:18

Conservative London Mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey has condemned ‘Israel Apartheid Week’ and pledged to protect Jewish students in London during an interview with the Jewish Chronicle newspaper. Mr Bailey underlined... Read more

Mar 26 2021

Final Israeli election results fail to deliver clear route to new government

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March 26 2021, 13:07

Israel’s political deadlock appears set to continue after the final results of Tuesday’s General Election – the fourth in two years – failed to deliver a clear route to a... Read more

Mar 26 2021

UK votes against Israel-specific Item 7 at Human Rights Council

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March 26 2021, 13:04

The UK this week voted against the controversial Israel-specific Agenda Item 7 at the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. CFI Parliamentary Chairman in the House of... Read more

Mar 26 2021

Government Minister condemns antisemitic views of Bristol University Professor

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March 26 2021, 12:19

Government Minister Lord Parkinson has condemned controversial antisemitic views expressed by Bristol University’s Professor David Miller during a House of Lords Question this week. Responding to a question from non-affiliated... Read more