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Jun 15 2020

Qatar denies reports that Israel is preventing it from delivering financial aid to the Gaza Strip

June 15 2020, 19:16

Qatar has today denied that Israel is preventing it from delivering financial aid to the Gaza Strip, rebuffing claims made in recent days. The Qatari $50 million cash payment is... Read more

Jun 15 2020

IAEA expresses “serious concern” on Iran’s failure to grant access two nuclear sites

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June 15 2020, 19:04

The UN’s nuclear watchdog agency, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed “serious concern” regarding Iran’s failure to allow inspectors access to two sites where nuclear activity may have... Read more

Jun 12 2020

Israel sees highest number of new Covid-19 cases in almost two months

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June 12 2020, 14:22

Israel has seen a spike in new Covid-19 cases as schools, businesses, restaurants, bars, tourist attractions and other establishments have reopened. On Thursday, the country recorded over 200 new coronavirus... Read more

Jun 12 2020

Government hails record UK-Israel trade ties

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June 12 2020, 14:06

International Trade Minister Ranil Jayawardena this week hailed UK-Israel trade ties, in response to a Written Question from CFI Vice-Chairman Andrew Percy MP. Mr Percy had asked the Minister what... Read more

Jun 12 2020

Conservative MPs and Lords call on Government to challenge “regional threat” of Iran

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June 12 2020, 13:45

In a series of parliamentary written questions in recent weeks, Conservative MPs and Lords have urged the UK Government to prevent the expiry of the UN arms embargo on Iran... Read more

Jun 12 2020

Lebanon rocked by protests as currency dives

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June 12 2020, 13:26

Hundreds of citizens have taken to the streets in cities across Lebanon amid escalating protests as the country faces a dramatic collapse in its currency. The Lebanese pound tumbled to record lows on... Read more

Jun 12 2020

Portable Israeli blood test device could enable home chemotherapy treatment

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June 12 2020, 12:56

A new device developed by Israeli company PixCell Medical to enable home blood tests could revolutionise at-home oncology treatment for immunocompromised patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Many chemotherapy... Read more

Jun 12 2020

Middle East Minister goes on virtual visit to Israel

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June 12 2020, 12:26

On Thursday, Middle East Minister James Cleverly held a virtual visit to Israel, where he discussed UK-Israel tech collaboration and heard directly from NGOs on their efforts to advance peace.... Read more

Jun 12 2020

CFI Vice-Chairman highlights concerns over misuse of aid to Palestinians

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June 12 2020, 12:08

In International Development questions this week in the House of Commons, CFI Vice-Chairman Andrew Percy MP raised his concerns over reports that international aid intended to support coronavirus relief efforts... Read more