The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-cuba-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US-Cuba relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-cuba-relations/ 32 32 Trump, Rubio hint at possible US military action in Cuba amid doubts over diplomacy https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-rubio-hint-at-possible-us-military-action-in-cuba-amid-doubts-over-diplomacy/ Fri, 22 May 2026 01:13:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828423 Washington's top diplomat says it's unlikely deal over disputes will be reached 'given who we're dealing with,' day after US announced charges on Cuba's former ruler Raul Castro

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]]> Pompeo hits Iran, China, Cuba in last-minute sanctions push https://www.timesofisrael.com/pompeo-hits-iran-china-cuba-in-last-minute-sanctions-push/ Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:39:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2469810 Days before leaving office, US punishes Chinese steel company and UAE-based building materials firm for working with Iran Shipping Lines

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]]> Microwave energy likely made US diplomats sick in Cuba, China — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/microwave-energy-likely-made-us-diplomats-sick-in-cuba-china-report/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:03:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2443096 State Department-commissioned study says 'directed, pulsed radio frequency energy' the most plausible cause of mysterious illness among American personnel in 2016-2018

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]]> US suspects Russia behind ‘attacks’ on diplomats in Cuba and China https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-suspects-russia-behind-attacks-on-diplomats-in-cuba-and-china-report/ Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:42:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1923768 Intelligence officials tell NBC News suspicions of Moscow's involvement in causing mysterious brain illnesses backed up by communications intercepts

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]]> When our woman in Havana asked Fidel Castro to the synagogue Hanukkah party https://www.timesofisrael.com/when-our-woman-in-havana-asked-fidel-castro-to-the-synagogue-hanukkah-party/ Mon, 19 Feb 2018 16:23:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1789639 Adela Dworin doesn't have to live in Cuba. Her friends left for Miami long ago. So why does she stay, running and schnorring for the Jewish community? Here's her story, and Cuba's

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]]> A year of renewed chilly US-Cuba relations puts squeeze on island’s Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-year-of-renewed-chilly-us-cuba-relations-puts-squeeze-on-islands-jews/ Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:48:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1776473 After briefly rekindled ties under the Obama administration brought an increase in tourism to the country, Cuban residents once again feel the effects of economic sanctions

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]]> Israeli trade delegation to Cuba may augur a diplomatic thaw https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-trade-delegation-to-cuba-may-augur-a-diplomatic-thaw/ Tue, 09 Jan 2018 02:11:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1762425 Despite the the lack of formal relations between the two countries, a high-level commercial trip highlights mutual interests and potential prospects

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]]> Israel, Cuba sought to reestablish diplomatic ties — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-cuba-sought-to-reestablish-diplomatic-ties-report/ Mon, 25 Dec 2017 20:30:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1758545 Channel 10: Following US lifting of embargo in 2015, with Canada as broker, Jerusalem sent delegate to Havana; talks ended with election of Trump

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]]> Israel, US oppose UN condemnation of embargo on Cuba https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-us-oppose-un-condemnation-of-embargo-on-cuba/ Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:25:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1722526 US Ambassador Nikki Haley dismisses attempt by Havana to 'distract the world's attention from the destruction it has inflicted on its own people'

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]]> Israeli business delegation heading to Cuba, with tacit Jerusalem consent https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-business-delegation-heading-to-cuba-with-tacit-jerusalem-consent/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:49:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1711566 In first, Israel-Latin American Chamber of Commerce is taking companies to Havana in December, to partner directly with the regime and government-owned firms

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]]> As mystery attacks leave diplomats unwell, US withdraws embassy staff from Cuba https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-mystery-attacks-leave-diplomats-unwell-us-withdraws-embassy-staff-from-cuba/ Sat, 30 Sep 2017 16:14:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1702785 21 personnel report symptoms including hearing loss, dizziness, headache, fatigue, cognitive issues, and difficulty sleeping

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]]> White House welcomes Israeli-Palestinian water agreement https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-july-13-2017/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:01:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1657505 Quartet for Mideast peace meets for first time since Trump’s election; as Bezeq probe ensnares associates, Netanyahu insists mogul Elovitz 'isn’t my friend’

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]]> Trump thrusts US, Cuba back toward hostile relations https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-thrusts-us-cuba-back-toward-hostile-relations/ Sat, 17 Jun 2017 05:16:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1641371 President denounces communist regime in Havana, vows to overhaul Obama's 'one-sided deal'

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]]> Throngs pay homage to Cuba’s Fidel Castro https://www.timesofisrael.com/throngs-pay-homage-to-cubas-fidel-castro/ Mon, 28 Nov 2016 18:34:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1509447 Thousands of Cubans pay final respects to deceased leader at Revolution Square, site of some of his most famous speeches

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]]> Miami revelers celebrate ‘Freedom!’ at Fidel Castro’s death https://www.timesofisrael.com/miami-revelers-celebrate-freedom-at-fidel-castros-death/ Sun, 27 Nov 2016 01:05:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1508140 'It took too long,' say exiles in largest Cuban-American community, as people of all ages dance in the streets

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