The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yuval-rotem/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:27:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Yuval Rotem | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yuval-rotem/ 32 32 Israel sees ‘dramatic’ increase in Iranians asking for help emigrating https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-sees-dramatic-increase-in-iranians-asking-for-help-emigrating/ Tue, 19 May 2020 20:56:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2309781 Even before pandemic, thousands of Iranians reached out through Israeli government's social media accounts, diplomats say, but stress Jerusalem cannot offer more than information

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]]> Entire Foreign Ministry cadet course in quarantine due to case of COVID-19 https://www.timesofisrael.com/entire-foreign-ministry-cadet-course-in-quarantine-due-to-case-of-covid-19/ Sat, 14 Mar 2020 22:36:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2259372 21 future diplomats and three instructors in self-isolation after cadet found infected with coronavirus

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]]> Israel confirms participation in 2020 Expo world fair in Dubai https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-confirms-participation-in-2020-expo-world-fair-in-dubai/ Tue, 10 Dec 2019 19:27:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2199467 Top Foreign Ministry official visits UAE to sign deal to take part; FM Katz says shift 'reflects the rise in Israel’s status' in Arab world

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]]> Israel offers preview of its pavilion at the World Expo 2020 in Dubai https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-offers-preview-of-its-pavilion-at-the-world-expo-2020-in-dubai/ Mon, 16 Sep 2019 01:55:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2148846&preview=true&preview_id=2148846 'Towards tomorrow': Israel's booth at UAE exposition a rare opportunity to showcase Israeli innovation in water technology, health and hi-tech to the Arab World

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]]> Foreign minister says he’s working toward open ties with Gulf ‘frenemies’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-minister-says-hes-working-toward-open-ties-with-gulf-frenemies/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 14:54:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2125382 Formal deals 'realistic' even if disagreements over Palestinians persist, Israel Katz says at maiden appearance before powerful Knesset panel

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]]> With temporary term up, Netanyahu makes Israel Katz official foreign minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-temporary-term-up-netanyahu-makes-israel-katz-official-foreign-minister/ Wed, 29 May 2019 17:40:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2085301&preview=true&preview_id=2085301 Even with possibility of new elections looming, appointment of top diplomat made permanent; PM gave up portfolio in response to court petition

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]]> Boosting diplomatic drive to Africa, Israel opens embassy in Rwanda https://www.timesofisrael.com/boosting-diplomatic-drive-to-africa-israel-opens-embassy-in-rwanda/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:48:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2048191&preview=true&preview_id=2048191 New mission in Kigali is Israel's 11th embassy on the continent; 'Rwanda has proven to be a steady, true friend,' Foreign Ministry says

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]]> Netanyahu taps Israel Katz as acting foreign minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-taps-israel-katz-as-acting-foreign-minister/ Sun, 17 Feb 2019 08:55:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2019823 Katz vows to work with PM to promote Israel's interests abroad; PM gives up portfolio in response to court petition over the number of ministerial positions he held

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]]> Netanyahu to meet top Russian diplomats Tuesday, with Syria reportedly on agenda https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-to-meet-top-russian-diplomats-tuesday-with-syria-reportedly-on-agenda/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:53:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2007713&preview=true&preview_id=2007713 Moscow's deputy foreign minister and envoy on Syria hold 'productive' talks with Israeli Foreign Ministry chief

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]]> Chad said to condition resumed ties with Israel on ‘extensive’ weapons sales https://www.timesofisrael.com/chad-said-to-condition-resumed-ties-with-israel-on-extensive-weapons-sales/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:42:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1970580 Foreign Ministry officials say 'very extensive' list of demands presented during Idriss Déby's historic visit last week has caused 'serious concern'

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]]> Family of slain IDF soldier say PM doing ‘nothing’ to retrieve son’s remains https://www.timesofisrael.com/family-of-missing-idf-soldier-say-pm-doing-nothing-to-retrieve-sons-remains/ Sun, 02 Sep 2018 16:46:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1918940 After meeting PM, parents of Hadar Goldin, whose body is believed held by Hamas, blast ceasefire negotiations with terror group

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]]> Israel reaches out to Iraqis on Facebook https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-reaches-out-to-iraqis-on-facebook/ Sun, 06 May 2018 19:16:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1844544 Foreign Ministry's new 'digital embassy' seeks to harness war-torn country's supposed affinity for Israel with page highlighting 'glorious' Jewish-Iraqi history

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]]> Polish official: Germany may owe us $850 billion for WWII war crimes https://www.timesofisrael.com/polish-official-germany-may-owe-poland-850-billion-for-wwii/ Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:46:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1802166&preview=true&preview_id=1802166 Parliamentary team in Warsaw is working on potential reparations demand to compensate 'for destroyed cities, villages and the lost demographic potential of our country'

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]]> Poland signals talks with Israel will not change controversial Holocaust bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/poland-says-parliament-decisions-off-limits-in-talks-on-holocaust-bill/ Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:03:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1780985&preview=true&preview_id=1780985 Spokesperson says dialogue with Jerusalem over legislation that criminalizes the blaming of Poland for Nazi crimes 'will not concern sovereign decisions of parliament'

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]]> Foreign ministry official chided for comments on ‘First Lady’ Sara Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-ministry-official-chided-for-comments-on-first-lady-sara-netanyahu/ Thu, 25 Jan 2018 06:10:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1778696 Chief of Protocol Meron Reuben tells a reporter that Prime Minister's Office apparently invented the term, which doesn't officially exist in Israel

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