Today’s ceremony is being talked up because the greater the fanfare, the greater the kudos for two central protagonists, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. 

Why the Israel peace deals are being greeted with fanfare

The restrictions will come into place on the eve of Jewish New Year.

Israel to enter new nationwide lockdown as coronavirus cases surge

The El Al airliner made the three-hour trip across Saudi Arabian airspace, which Israeli flights are usually banned from flying over. 

Historic commercial flight from Israel to the UAE lands in Abu Dhabi

Israel and UAE have agreed to a historic new deal.

The deal between the two countries was announced in a tweet by the US president.

Israel-UAE sign historic deal to begin diplomatic ties

Thousands of people took to the streets in Tel Aviv.

Israelis protest against government’s economic response to virus

There are currently just over 12,000 coronavirus patients in Israel. If the infection rate doesn’t go down that number will double in about ten days.

Israel reports 1,000 new coronavirus cases amid fears of second spike

Netanyahu is Israel’s first sitting prime minister ever to go on trial.

Netanyahu heads to court as first sitting Israeli PM on trial

No cause of death has yet been given for Du Wei, 58, but police in Tel Aviv are investigating.

China’s ambassador to Israel found dead

Palestinians took to the streets in the West Bank and Gaza on Wednesday to protest against the peace plan. 

Palestinians react angrily to Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan

The Palestinian capital would be in parts of east Jerusalem, a city which Mr Trump recognises as Israel’s capital.

Donald Trump unveils 'realistic two-state solution' for Middle East peace plan

The Prince of Wales began his historic first visit to the West Bank walking through Bethlehem with Muslim and Christian leaders.

'It breaks my heart' to see Palestinian suffering, says Prince Charles

The visit comes ahead of Monday’s 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz by Soviet troops.

Charles laments for victims of human hatred as Israel visit begins

The Prince of Wales’s tour is the highest level visit by a member of the monarchy to Israel and the Palestinian areas.

Charles marks Auschwitz liberation during official Middle East tour

The Israeli military said its air defence system, known as Iron Dome, intercepted the rocket. There were no reports of casualties.


'Gaza rocket intercepted' as Netanyahu held election rally

Israel’s attorney general Avichai Mandelblit has charged Mr Netanyahu with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes.

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