Jonathan Lis
By Jonathan Lis
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Fast Forward President Herzog addresses Congress: Crisis in Israel attests to fortitude of democracy
The Israeli president also thanked President Biden for his 'landmark national antisemitism strategy'
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Fast Forward Benjamin Netanyahu rushed to hospital after fainting, office says he’s in good condition
Hospital sources say Netanyahu is conscious and is walking independently, after apparently suffering dehydration
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News Israeli ministers back out of Memorial Day ceremonies after outcry from bereaved families
Four coalition members agree to cancel their planned appearances at memorial ceremonies, but National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he will still speak at one event
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Fast Forward Netanyahu offers post of Israel’s consul general in New York to May Golan who calls herself ‘proud to be racist’
The right-wing lawmaker with a history of controversial remarks, sparking concern that her appointment could strain U.S.-Israeli relations
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Fast Forward Israel’s Independence Day ceremony to cut to pre-taped rehearsal in case of protests
The decision was made to prepare for possible provocations at the event in light of the government's judicial overhaul plan
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Fast Forward Biden stresses democratic values in call with Netanyahu on judicial overhaul
In the first call between the leaders since the Netanyahu-led government’s plan to gut Israel’s judiciary attracted widespread criticism, Biden says he hopes ‘compromise formula’ can be found, offers support
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Fast Forward U.S. opposes settlement expansion, annexation, Blinken says in Jerusalem
'All sides must take steps to prevent further escalation' after surging violence, says Secretary of State Blinken, adding that members of his team will stay on in the region to promote 'practical steps' toward peace
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Fast Forward Israel takes ‘huge step’ towards entry into visa waiver program, U.S. ambassador says
While Israel has met one of the main conditions to enter the visa waiver program, ambassador Nides notes that Israel would have to offer reciprocity by allowing Palestinians with American citizenship free passage from the West Bank to Israel
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