US decides to rejoin UNESCO, pay back dues
While Palestinian membership in UNESCO was the trigger for the US fallout with the agency, its return is more about China's growing influence.
Diplomacy
Iran is not waiting: Dispatches from a presidential visit to Azerbaijan
“You have a problem,” my friend in Azerbaijan told me over dinner, “you think tactically, about tomorrow; the Iranians think strategically decades into the future. You have to start mimicking their thinking."
EU right-wing alliance defies Brussels, holds conference in Jerusalem
"When we decided to organize the annual event in Jerusalem, we were asked if we were sure of this decision. Our response was decisive: If not now, when?", says ECR Party secretary general.
Israel hits pause on NGO bill amid international pressure
The criticism has been communicated directly from the Biden administration to the Prime Minister's office, as well as from European foreign ministries to their Israeli counterparts.
US condemns Israeli decision on Homesh as IDF finalizes repeal of Disengagement Law
Move, which puts into effect the measure that the Knesset approved in March, essentially lifts the restrictions on Israeli presence in the former settlement. US says this goes against Israeli commitment from 2005.
US envoy tells i24NEWS normalization with Saudi Arabia 'hugely important'
In extensive interview with the international news outlet, the American envoy also appeared to endorse the controversial relocation of the embassy under the previous administration. "Yes. Jerusalem is the capital of Israel."
After Israeli pressure, over 30 countries boycott UN 'Nakba Day' event
“The thought that an international organization could mark the establishment of one of its member states as a catastrophe or disaster is both appalling and repulsive,” Gilad Erdan, Israeli ambassador to the UN, says.
Germany's advice to its diplomats: No photos of Jerusalem's Old City
On two separate occasions in the recent past, diplomats staying near the Old City refused to take a photo with its walls in the background. Berlin considers the area "occupied Palestinian territory."
US envoy to leave; replacement unlikely before Nov. 2024
Deputy Chief of Mission Stephanie L. Hallett will take over once Tom Nides returns to the US this summer. Hallet has been overseeing the efforts to have Israel admitted to the Visa Waiver Program, and has won accolades from both sides.
Polish official to Israel Hayom: Warsaw not advising Israel on judicial reform
Pawel Jablonski, the Polish deputy foreign minister responsible for relations with Israel, tells Israel Hayom that there is great optimism in Warsaw regarding the improvement of relations.