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Israeli defense minister apologizes over Palestinian’s death
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz apologized on Sunday for Israeli police’s shooting to death an unarmed, autistic Palestinian man in East Jerusalem on Saturday.
Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens after more than two months
Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound has reopened to worshippers and visitors after more than two months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
![[FILE] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech before lighting a stylised-menorah during the start of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, in Ramat Gan in the suburbs of the Mediterranean coastal city of Tel Aviv on December 2, 2018. – Israeli police on December 2 recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara for bribery and other offences, the third such move against the premier in recent months. Netanyahu immediately rejected the accusations, but the three cases against him have led to speculation that they could eventually force the long-serving prime minister to step down. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP)](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/13105539-324x235.jpg "Benjamin Netanyahu’s ‘unprecedented’ corruption trial to open")
Benjamin Netanyahu’s ‘unprecedented’ corruption trial to open
A new page in Israeli history opens Sunday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first sitting premier to face criminal charges, accused of a string of corruption allegations he denies.
Palestine exits all agreements with Israel, US to protest against West Bank annexation
Palestine on Tuesday declared the abolition of all agreements and understandings with Israel and the United States in protest against the Israeli plan to annex parts of the West Bank.
Iranian parliament approves virtual embassy in Jerusalem
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Israel army shoots ‘suspect’ who crossed from Lebanon
Israel’s army on Sunday shot and wounded someone who illegally entered the country across the closely-guarded Lebanon’s border, the military said.
Two police officers injured in armed attack in Israel’s Tira
Two Israeli police officers sustained injuries in an armed attack in the city of Tira, located in the country’s Central District, in the early hours of Saturday, the police said.
Confusion trails move to deny Air Peace rights to evacuate Nigerians from Canada
Indications have emerged on how the Canada High Commission in Nigeria is allegedly working against Nigeria’s Air Peace airline effort to evacuate 319 stranded Nigerians caught up in the North American country due to the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.
Israel gets first Ethiopia-born minister
Israel is set to get its first Ethiopia-born minister, with the nomination of a female MP brought there in a secret operation in the 1980s.
Israel donates 2,000 face masks to Nigeria
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Palestinians extend Coronavirus state of emergency to June 5
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has extended to June 5 a state of emergency declared in areas under his administration in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in response to the Coronavirus crisis, the official news agency Wafa said on Tuesday.
Super Eagles midfielder admits missing football
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Israel to reopen some schools on Sunday if coronavirus curve allows
Israel will begin a staggered reopening of schools next week if the latest health data does not warn of heightened coronavirus risk, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Monday.
Super Eagles midfielder explains reasons for joining Saudi side
Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu says an eagerness to return to the field of play after months of inactivity was the main reason for joining the Saudi Professional League side Al-Adalah.
K-League striker wants Super Eagles call up
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Israel’s coronavirus deaths top 100
As the highly contagious coronavirus spreads around the world, Israel and the Palestinians struggle to contain a local outbreak that has virtually halted daily life and led to tens of thousands of people entering quarantine.
Israel president rejects Benny Gantz’s request for more time to form govt
Israel’s president on Sunday rejected parliament speaker Benny Gantz’s request for more time to form a government, as talks persist on a possible interim alliance with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel detains Palestinian governor of Jerusalem again
Israel detained the Palestinian governor of Jerusalem on Sunday over “illegal” activities, in at least the seventh time Adnan Ghaith has been arrested in less than 18 months.
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