The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/malta/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:33:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Malta | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/malta/ 32 32 Europe’s harshest Israel critics aren’t driven by Islamism or antisemitism, report suggests https://www.timesofisrael.com/europes-harshest-israel-critics-arent-driven-by-islamism-or-antisemitism-report-suggests/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:25:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3727674 Study to be released before International Holocaust Remembrance Day finds diplomatic failures, national narratives and virtue signaling in countries leading charge against Israel

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]]> Malta offers to repair Gaza blockade-busting ship after alleged drone strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/malta-offers-to-repair-gaza-blockade-busting-ship-after-alleged-drone-strike/ Mon, 05 May 2025 07:49:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3541740 Prime Minister Robert Abela says Freedom Flotilla Coalition must first allow maritime surveyor on board to assess damage to 'Conscience,' which will be sent on its way after fixes

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]]> Malta, Greece, Turkey said threatening to seize Gaza activists’ drone-hit ship if it docks https://www.timesofisrael.com/malta-greece-turkey-said-threatening-to-seize-gaza-activists-drone-hit-ship-if-it-docks/ Sat, 03 May 2025 10:17:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3540561 Activists with pro-Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition say Palau revoked its flag from Conscience shortly before alleged Israeli attack on reportedly Hamas-affiliated vessel

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]]> Flotilla carrying pro-Gaza activists struck by drone near Malta, group says https://www.timesofisrael.com/flotilla-carrying-pro-gaza-activists-struck-by-drone-near-malta-group-says/ Fri, 02 May 2025 09:31:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3540060 Freedom Flotilla Coalition blames Israel, though origin of strike unclear; Malta says all on board are safe and refusing to leave vessel; activists reportedly tied to Hamas

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]]> Ireland, Spain could recognize Palestinian statehood later this month — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/ireland-spain-could-recognize-palestinian-statehood-later-this-month-report/ Thu, 09 May 2024 09:31:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3286003 Formal announcement likely coming May 21 after symbolic UN vote on Palestinian membership Friday, Irish broadcaster says; Malta, Slovenia have said they intend to take same step

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]]> EU top diplomat: At least 5 countries expected to recognize Palestinian state in May https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-top-diplomat-at-least-5-countries-expected-to-recognize-palestinian-state-in-may/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:08:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3278561 Bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says countries include Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Slovenia and Malta, as Arab and European officials discuss end to Gaza conflict in Riyadh

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]]> Israel slams four European nations planning to recognize Palestinian state https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-slams-four-european-nations-planning-to-recognize-palestinian-state/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:02:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3252983 Foreign Ministry spokesman accuses Spain, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia of rewarding 'murderous terror attacks'; says move 'distances' peace, only 'direct negotiations' can end conflict

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]]> Spain, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia agree to work towards Palestinian state recognition https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-ireland-malta-slovenia-agree-to-work-towards-palestinian-state-recognition/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:06:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3251475 Joint statement on sidelines of European Council summit calls for 'two-state solution, with Israeli and Palestinian States living side-by-side'

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]]> Maccabi Haifa fans fire flares at field, clash with rivals at UEFA game in Malta https://www.timesofisrael.com/maccabi-haifa-fans-fire-flares-at-field-clash-with-rival-fans-at-uefa-game-in-malta/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 06:59:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3050562 Israeli supporters claim local crowd provoked them with racist comments; footage shows Maltese fans chanting 'Palestine, Palestine,' throwing objects

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]]> Israeli tourist dies in diving accident in Malta https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tourist-dies-in-diving-accident-in-malta/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:00:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3047089 Man, around 50, is pulled to surface by friends after encountering difficulty during dive

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]]> Will foreigners looking for tax breaks revive Malta’s tiny Jewish community? https://www.timesofisrael.com/will-foreigners-looking-for-tax-breaks-revive-maltas-tiny-jewish-community/ Fri, 26 Apr 2019 09:05:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2057055 Historically, Jews have had a rough time on the diminutive island south of Italy, but a new Chabad House and influx of post-Brexit financial tourism might spell a fresh golden age

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]]> After turned away by Italy, migrants finally find dry land in Spain https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-turned-away-by-italy-migrants-finally-find-dry-land-in-spain/ Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:39:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1872759 Week after becoming center of political fight, 629 asylum-seekers from 31 countries rescued at sea near Libya dock in Valencia

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]]> Spain offers to take in migrant ship marooned by Italian politics https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-offers-to-take-in-migrant-ship-marooned-by-italian-politics/ Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:41:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1868691 Aquarius with 629 people on board, including pregnant women and scores of children, refused port by Italy and Malta

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]]> Hundreds of migrants stranded at sea as Italy, Malta close doors https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-of-migrants-stranded-at-sea-as-italy-malta-close-doors/ Sun, 10 Jun 2018 23:48:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1868249 New populist Italian government refuses to open port to rescue ship carrying 629 amid fight with Valletta over who is responsible for asylum seekers

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]]> Bomb kills journalist who exposed Malta’s ties to tax havens https://www.timesofisrael.com/bomb-kills-journalist-who-exposed-maltas-ties-to-tax-havens/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 06:49:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1712125 Prime minister denounces 'barbaric attack' which killed Daphne Caruana Galizia, 'one of my harshest critics'

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