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Fast Forward Kerry and Netanyahu Meet in Israel To Discuss Syria
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry briefed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday on a U.S.-Russian deal to remove Syria’s chemical weapons, an accord that drew a guarded response from the Israeli leader. Netanyahu, in a speech before the meeting, said the agreement would be judged on whether it achieved “the complete destruction” of the…
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Israel News Israel’s Intelligence and Military Strategists Show Little Consensus on Syria
When it comes to Syria, the conventional wisdom is that Israel’s best case scenario is maintenance of the status quo: prolonged conflict without a clear winner. Moreover, Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the mainstream Israel lobby, are fully on board with President Obama’s push for a limited strike against the…
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Fast Forward Kerry Heading To Israel To Update Netanyahu on Syria Deal
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive in Israel on Sunday, and he will update Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on developments in securing a deal for Syria to hand over its chemical weapons. Over the weekend, Kerry will continue with talks in Geneva with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, in an attempt to confirm…
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Fast Forward Usually-Stern Benjamin Netanyahu Offers ‘Candy Crush’ Rosh Hashana Greeting
In a YouTube clip released for Rosh Hashanah, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has us thinking he is going to deliver another one of his stern warnings about the threats facing Israel. But is staring down at his iPad as he’s talking – the first give away something else is happening. “We need to act…
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Fast Forward Netayahu Calls Israel a Beacon for World Jewry
Benjamin Netanyahu said that Jewish communities around the world will continue to stand by Israel and said that “Israel will continue to be there for the Jewish people everywhere,” in a Rosh Hashanah message. “Jewish unity is a major source of our collective strength, and together, no challenge is too great,” the Israeli prime minister…
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Fast Forward Netanyahu Says Israel Can Stand on Own Against Syria
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu played up Israel’s ability to take on its enemies alone on Sunday after Washington delayed attacking Syria in a surprise move that prompted some Israelis to question their main ally’s resolve on Iran. President Barack Obama said on Saturday he would ask Congress to vote on whether to launch strikes to…
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Fast Forward Benjamin Netanyahu Vows Israel Will Defend Itself Against Syrian Attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel was not involved in Syria’s civil war, but would respond forcefully to any attempts to attack it. “The state of Israel is prepared for any scenario,” Netanyahu said in a statement after holding security consultations in Tel Aviv. “We are not a party to this…
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Fast Forward Abbas Prepared To Meet With Netanyahu Face To Face
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said he is prepared to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in order to achieve peace. “There is nothing at all that prevents a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu at the right time for us to meet or at a time we need to meet,” Abbas said Saturday in…
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