The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yigal-palmor/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Yigal Palmor | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yigal-palmor/ 32 32 Moscow makes tough demands of Jewish Agency, complicating its activities in Russia https://www.timesofisrael.com/moscow-makes-difficult-demands-of-jewish-agency-threatening-its-future-in-russia/ Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:15:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2792498 Semi-governmental organization stresses that Moscow has not yet ordered it to cease its activities, says it is reviewing its options but still operating as normal for now

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]]> Lots of bark, some actual bite? How the world will react to West Bank annexation https://www.timesofisrael.com/lots-of-bark-some-actual-bite-how-the-world-will-react-to-west-bank-annexation/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:37:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2294828 The international community fiercely opposes the move, but what would it do about it? In this time of pandemic, 'there will be little patience with Israel,' ex-Mossad chief warns

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]]> Despite Brexit and Corbyn, immigration to Israel from UK is dwindling https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-brexit-and-corbyn-immigration-to-israel-from-uk-dwindles/ Tue, 30 Apr 2019 09:05:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2066340 Only 534 Brits moved to Jewish state last year, compared to 770 in 2015; Jewish Agency official says immigration is 'practically never motivated by one single push or pull factor'

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]]> Israel’s ostensible new friends still vote against it at General Assembly https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-ostensible-new-friends-still-vote-against-it-at-general-assembly/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:41:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1965349 Netanyahu claims foreign ties at 'all-time high,' but latest resolutions -- with 153 countries saying Israel violates Palestinian rights -- show Jewish state still a punching bag

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]]> Program bringing high schoolers to Israel blames demise on apathy, Birthright https://www.timesofisrael.com/program-bringing-high-schoolers-to-israel-blames-demise-on-apathy-birthright/ Fri, 06 Jul 2018 12:57:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1884195 Umbrella group Lapid Israel, which failed to garner enough donations or support, says longer trips at younger ages are more effective at keeping kids Jewish

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]]> Foreign Ministry says it handled Gaza well. Michael Oren begs to differ https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-ministry-says-it-handled-gaza-well-michael-oren-couldnt-disagree-more/ Mon, 02 Apr 2018 13:37:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1822314 Spokesman says ministry took a calculated decision not to fan the flames of an event that wasn't greatly resonating. Deputy minister for diplomacy leads a despairing counter-chorus

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]]> Israel’s planned withdrawal from UNESCO unlikely to improve anything https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-planned-withdrawal-from-unesco-unlikely-to-improve-anything/ Wed, 18 Oct 2017 10:44:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1712908 Since the problem is with individual member states and not the institution itself, Jerusalem would only hurt its own interests by leaving, critics say

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]]> Browbeating friend and foe, Netanyahu tries out an undiplomatic foreign policy https://www.timesofisrael.com/browbeating-friend-and-foe-netanyahu-tries-out-an-undiplomatic-foreign-policy/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:54:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1638794 PM's refusal to turn the other cheek when wronged is leading to a flowering of ties, supporters say, but critics charge he's only winning friends at home and influencing nobody

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]]> In first public remarks, Brazilian official criticizes Dani Dayan appointment https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-public-remarks-brazilian-official-criticizes-dani-dayan-appointment/ Wed, 20 Jan 2016 09:51:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1324842 Tapping ex-settler leader as envoy to Brasilia was a 'mistake,' president's foreign policy adviser says; denies 'arm wrestling' with Israel

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]]> ‘Rubble-washing’? Israel’s disaster outreach does little to help its image https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-is-great-at-rushing-to-help-but-terrible-at-rubble-washing/ Wed, 13 May 2015 18:29:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1182252 Israeli aid teams invariably rush to assist in crises like the Nepal earthquake. Critics say this is partly for politically expediency. If so, the tangible benefits are negligible

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]]> Israel reportedly keeping human rights groups out of Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-reportedly-keeping-human-rights-groups-out-of-gaza/ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:51:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1050414 Foreign Ministry, Civil Administration say they are following procedure, not targeting Amnesty International

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]]> Israel, Palestinians prepare for Gaza war crimes probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-palestinians-prepare-for-gaza-war-crimes-probe/ Tue, 05 Aug 2014 06:06:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1042928 Investigation following 2009 conflict didn't yield charges, but Abbas has since sought right to appeal to the international court

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]]> UN human rights chief: ‘Strong possibility’ of Israeli war crimes in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-human-rights-chief-strong-possibility-of-israeli-war-crimes-in-gaza/ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 15:34:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1034358 Israeli officials hit back at Navi Pillay, saying she is 'intolerably biased' and has failed to protect Israelis' human rights

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]]> For second time, rockets found at UN school in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-second-time-rockets-found-at-un-school-in-gaza/ Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:31:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1033732 'How many more schools will have to be abused by Hamas missile squads before the international community will intervene?' Foreign Ministry fumes

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]]> Israel says no decision on threat to expel UN envoy https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-no-decision-on-threat-to-expel-un-envoy/ Sun, 22 Jun 2014 17:11:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1015156 Foreign minister accuses Robert Serry of trying to transfer Qatari-funds to Hamas, a claim the envoy denies

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