The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mark-toner/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:40:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Mark Toner | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mark-toner/ 32 32 US defends Breaking the Silence as ‘important’ for Israeli discourse https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-defends-breaking-the-silence-as-important-for-israeli-discourse/ Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:17:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1608190 After Netanyahu snubs German FM over meeting controversial NGO, State Department says such groups are 'vital part of any functioning democracy'

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]]> Jewish groups say Trump budget is bad for Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-say-trump-budget-is-bad-for-israel/ Sat, 18 Mar 2017 02:52:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1582631 Democratic lawmakers express alarm at proposed cut to foreign spending, saying it would undercut US influence abroad

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]]> US will leave UN Human Rights Council if it doesn’t reform https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-may-leave-un-human-rights-council-if-it-doesnt-reform/ Thu, 16 Mar 2017 02:18:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1581366 State Department says it wants 'greater accountability and transparency' in body long seen by US as a haven for rights abusers and obsessed with Israel

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]]> Report: Israel seeks okay for unfettered building at settlements, but US opposed https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-israel-seeking-us-okay-for-unfettered-building-within-settlements/ Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:39:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1579934&preview_id=1579934 Israel wants blessing for construction within settlement 'city limits' -- potentially tripling enterprise, Army Radio reports, but DC only on board with East Jerusalem building; PMO denies report

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]]> PM to Trump envoy: Peace progress with all neighbors possible under new president https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-to-trump-envoy-peace-progress-with-all-neighbors-possible-under-new-president/ Mon, 13 Mar 2017 23:43:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1579694&preview_id=1579694 In five hours of talks, Netanyahu and Jason Greenblatt try to 'work out approach' on settlements; envoy to meet Abbas in Ramallah on Tuesday

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]]> Meeting Trump’s envoy, Netanyahu hopes ‘we can do some good things together’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-meets-with-trumps-peace-process-envoy/ Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:37:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1579501 'I hope we're going to do great things together,' responds Jason Greenblatt, who is also to see Abbas in bid to revive peace talks

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]]> UN rights chief says US not doing enough against anti-Semitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-rights-chief-says-us-not-doing-enough-against-anti-semitism/ Wed, 08 Mar 2017 12:22:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1576057 Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein says 'greater and more consistent leadership' necessary to combat 'surge' in Jew hatred

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]]> US, Israel discussing settlement restrictions — State Department https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-israel-discussing-settlement-restrictions-state-department/ Tue, 07 Mar 2017 21:30:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1575803 White House continues to discourage unilateral steps in West Bank, Trump urging ‘reasonableness’ on both sides

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]]> White House decries ‘atrocity’ of Istanbul shooting rampage https://www.timesofisrael.com/white-house-decries-savagery-of-horrific-istanbul-terror-attack/ Sun, 01 Jan 2017 03:17:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1531434 Attack on upscale night club filled with New Year's revelers kills 35, wounds 40; US vows to assist in investigation

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]]> Senior Likud minister calls Kerry’s planned peace speech ‘pathetic’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-likud-minister-calls-kerrys-planned-peace-speech-pathetic/ Tue, 27 Dec 2016 22:59:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1529116&preview_id=1529116 Gilad Erdan slams upcoming address, claims it will drive peace further away and will ensure the Palestinians' refusal to negotiate

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]]> Kerry to set out vision on Israeli-Palestinian peace in Wednesday speech https://www.timesofisrael.com/kerry-to-lay-out-vision-on-israeli-palestinian-peace-wednesday/ Tue, 27 Dec 2016 21:23:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1529066 As Jerusalem fumes over UN resolution and US role in it, secretary to deliver highly anticipated address; Washington expresses concerns Israel isolating itself

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]]> Trump can dismantle Iran deal if he wants, US official says https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-could-dismantle-iran-deal-if-he-wants-us-official-warns/ Thu, 10 Nov 2016 23:22:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1497214 State Department disputes Iranian contention that pact can't be nixed, warns Tehran will start building bomb if new president scraps agreement as promised

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]]> PM denies he called Obama ‘existential danger’ to settlements, but confirms concerns https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-calls-obama-an-existential-danger-to-settlements-report/ Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:30:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1482678&preview_id=1482678 TV report claims Netanyahu told Amona residents he fears actions US president may take in span between election and leaving office

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]]> Trump campaign slams Clinton over email ‘collusion’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-campaign-slams-clinton-over-email-collusion/ Mon, 17 Oct 2016 21:45:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1481334 State Department denies FBI documents show wrongdoing after official reportedly offers Bureau foreign postings for email reclassification

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]]> Trump, Clinton condemn Jerusalem terror attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-clinton-condemn-jerusalem-terror-attack/ Mon, 10 Oct 2016 05:39:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1477608 GOP nominee calls shooting in which 2 killed 'a reminder of the grievous perils facing Israel,' Democratic rival says terrorists 'must be brought to justice'

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