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July 27, 2023, 9:53 am
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February 19, 2023, 6:01 pm
With its envoy booted, Israel avoids African Union summit closing ceremony
Sharon Bar-li was escorted out of regional assembly on Saturday, apparently at behest of South Africa and Algeria, as Israel’s status continues to split 55-member bloc
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February 19, 2023, 3:41 pm
South Africa governing party hails ouster of Israeli envoy from African Union summit
Sharon Bar-li was escorted out of regional assembly, apparently at behest of South Africa and Algeria, in move one official says was coordinated by Iran
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February 18, 2023, 12:52 pm
Israeli observer delegation kicked out of African Union summit in Addis Ababa
Foreign Ministry blames South Africa and Algeria for severe diplomatic breach; Israel gained official observer status in 2021
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August 7, 2022, 5:13 pm
Head of African Union accuses Israel of targeting civilians in Gaza airstrikes
Commission that leads continental alliance ‘strongly condemns’ Israel for allegedly violating international law, reiterates support for Palestinians
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June 4, 2022, 6:00 pm
‘Israel is back’: Revitalized ties in Africa touted at Paris conference
Officials from nations that don’t recognize Israel among those at event highlighting Jewish nation’s unique potential on continent; ‘Palestinian issue a non-issue,’ says envoy
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May 22, 2022, 4:41 pm
Somali leader who met Netanyahu returns to power, and some see hope of normalization
Group opposing ties with Israel is out, says diplomat after Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s election, but Mogadishu has more pressing issues to cope with
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February 6, 2022, 5:51 pm
African Union suspends debate on Israel’s observer member status
Palestinian Authority had urged union to withdraw Jewish state’s accreditation; diplomats say committee will be established to ‘study the issue’
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February 5, 2022, 1:01 pm
Palestinian Authority PM urges African Union to withdraw Israel’s observer status
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February 1, 2022, 7:40 pm
African Union members set for rare clash as Israel ties split bloc
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October 27, 2021, 12:44 pm
In Israel, Congolese president says seeking ‘closer security, agriculture ties’
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July 26, 2021, 11:29 am
Algeria denounces African Union granting Israel observer status
Algiers vows organization will continue to support Palestinian cause, says new status of Jewish state won’t ‘legitimize’ its practices and behaviors
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