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US ‘brokered’ agreements on Israel: Wind of change or toxic blast of extortion?

Opinion Suraya Dadoo - 29 Sep 2020

The United States is negotiating with African countries that will see them exchange Palestinian people’s rights for improved economic and trade conditions

Not everyone is happy about Sudan snuggling up with Israel

Africa Ayin Network - 25 Aug 2020

Once Tel Aviv’s sworn enemy, Khartoum is apparently ready to end hostilities, but Sudanese refugees fear they may be deported

The pandemic creates ideal conditions for the rise of populism

Coronavirus Aaliyah Vayez - 15 May 2020

The state of politics and geopolitics has been exacerbated, rather than stabilised, by the coronavirus crisis

Netanyahu claims Israel election win despite corruption charges

Article Ben Simon - 3 Mar 2020

Monday's election left the veteran right-winger in prime position to form a government and end a year of political deadlock, after similar votes in April and September proved inconclusive

Angered by police killing, Ethiopian-Israelis demand change

Africa Mike Smith 1 - 6 Jul 2019

Solomon Teka's death has been a deeply personal tragedy for his family, but for the wider Ethiopian-Israeli community, he has become a symbol as well

Palestinians say truce reached with Israel to end deadly escalation

Article Adel Zaanoun - 6 May 2019

Israel also lifted restrictions on civilian movements in communities around the Gaza border on Monday morning

South Africa must strengthen solidarity with Palestine

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Apr 2019

The two countries have similar experiences in injustices and systemic oppression

Netanyahu on path for victory in Israeli election

Article Mike Smith 1 - 10 Apr 2019

Netanyahu sought to portray himself as Israel's essential statesman in the run-up to the vote and highlighted his bond with US President Donald Trump

Israel election: What are the key issues for voters?

Article Mersiha Gadzo - 9 Apr 2019

Security, corruption and the economy have been dominating the campaigns before Tuesday's vote

Netanyahu, Gantz make final pitches before Israeli vote

Article Mike Smith 1 - 8 Apr 2019

Ahead of Tuesday's vote, opinion polls are giving Netanyahu's Likud and Gantz's Blue and White a similar number of seats in the 120-seat parliament

In close election, Netanyahu relies on ‘us versus them’

Article Mike Smith 1 - 2 Apr 2019

As Israel approaches an April 9 general election, Netanyahu is again resorting to right-wing populism

Netanyahu election rival calls for probe after phone hack

Article Agency - 17 Mar 2019

Israel's Channel 12 television reported last week that Benny Gantz's telephone had been hacked by Iranian intelligence

Trump says Israel’s embattled Netanyahu ‘smart,’ ‘strong’

Article Agency - 28 Feb 2019

Trump depicted himself as dealmaker as he discussed prospects for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

Main challengers to Netanyahu announce alliance for Israeli polls

Article Agency - 21 Feb 2019

The two main challengers to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming polls announced an electoral alliance on Thursday in a bid to defeat him

US withdrawal from Syria to be done in ‘prudent’ way — Trump

Article Agency - 8 Jan 2019

The initial pullout promise sparked outspoken opposition from within Trump's Republican party

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