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Merkel urges all sides to contribute to de-escalation in Middle East

​German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that a two-state solution was the best way to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and called on all sides to contribute to a de-escalation of the situation in the Middle East.

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Netanyahu tells world leaders to check enthusiasm for Iran deal

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday told the UN General Assembly that the international community should check their enthusiasm for the Iran nuclear deal at the door, saying that "this deal does't make peace more likely."

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Palestinians blame Israel for deadlock in peace talks

​A senior Palestinian official said on Thursday that the speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the UN General Assembly was repeated and didn't bring anything new.

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Israel, Russia agree on steps to avert accidental clashes near Syria: Netanyahu

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel and Russia have agreed on a coordinating mechanism to avert accidental clashes between the Israeli military and Russian forces deployed in neighboring Syria.

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Israeli PM says majority of U.S. citizens reject Iran deal

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that the majority of U.S. citizens object to the agreement signed between Iran and the international community over Tehran's nuclear program.

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Israeli PM continues to attack Iran deal, charging it "risks the world"

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Tuesday in Jerusalem with his Italian counterpart Matteo Renzi, continuing his criticism on the nuclear deal between the world powers and Tehran.

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Netanyahu says Iran nuclear deal threatens Israel's security

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continued to slam the nuclear deal reached between Iran and the major world powers on Tuesday, claiming it risks Israel's security.

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Obama seeks to reassure Israeli PM on Iran nuclear deal

​The U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone, trying to reassure the latter by saying the Iran nuclear agreement will "verifiably" prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Israeli PM slams int'l efforts to reach deal with Iran

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed Sunday the international community for making concessions to the Iranians in the nuclear talks ahead of an upcoming deal, while Iranian leaders vowed to continue fighting the United States and Israel.

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Israeli PM reiterates commitment to two-state solution

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday reiterated his commitment to the two-state solution, saying there were no preconditions to renew negotiations with Palestinians.

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Netanyahu accuses int'l community of waging anti-Israel campaign

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the international community for waging what he dubbed as an anti-Israel "diplomatic campaign" as he came before the parliament on Monday.

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Israeli PM discusses Iranian nuclear issue, conflict with Palestinians with German FM

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and visiting German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Stenmeier met here Sunday to discuss the international community's negotiations with Iran and the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

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Netanyahu stresses support for 2-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he is still committed to the two- state solution as means to end the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Israeli PM vows to continue settlements construction in east Jerusalem

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel would continue to build houses throughout Jerusalem, including east Jerusalem where the Palestinians aspire to build the capital for their future state.

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Israeli parliament confirms Netanyahu's new gov't

​The Israeli parliament approved late Thursday night a right-wing government formed by incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after his Likud party won an early election nearly two months ago.

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Israeli PM manages to secure majority coalition in the nick of time

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has managed to clinch a deal with the nationalist Jewish Home party late Wednesday night, securing a new ruling coalition with a tiny majority in the 120-member parliament.

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Israel's Netanyahu calls for eradicating racism against Ethiopian minority

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called for eradicating discrimination against Jews of Ethiopian origin, following violent demonstrations by Israeli Ethiopians in recent days.