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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 369

Alon Ushpiz

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General Alon Ushpiz at a ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem, January 2, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
February 24, 2023, 1:04 pm
Ex-Foreign Ministry head: Overhaul will leave Israel, IDF vulnerable at world court
Alon Ushpiz, who quit last month, says Israel won’t be able to claim shield of independent judiciary to protect it and its soldiers from scrutiny by International Court of Justice
By ToI Staff
Foreign Ministry Director-General Alon Ushpiz (L) and his replacement, Ronen Levy. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90, and Rami Zarnegar)
January 15, 2023, 6:28 pm
Foreign Ministry director general resigns, key intelligence official to step in
FM appoints Ronen Levy, the National Security Council’s former point man in Arab world and Africa, to senior post; some diplomats aren’t thrilled
By Lazar Berman
Negev Forum participants hold a meeting in Abu Dhabi on January 10, 2022. (UAE Foreign Affairs Ministry)
January 10, 2023, 10:18 pm
As Negev Forum confab wraps, officials vague on plans for joint projects
After largest meeting between Israel and regional partners since 1991, delegations expected to confer with capitals regarding proposals for initiatives harnessing normalization
By Jacob Magid
The steering committee of the Negev Forum meets in Abu Dhabi, January 9, 2023 (UAE Foreign Ministry)
January 9, 2023, 3:27 pm
Israel, most Arab partners meet in UAE to prepare for Negev Forum summit in Morocco
Over 20 Israeli officials join delegation led by Foreign Ministry Director Alon Ushpiz for Abu Dhabi gathering of Abraham Accords countries, Egypt and US; Jordan stays away again
By Lazar Berman
(L) Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert, (C) Israel’s Foreign Ministry Director-General Alon Ushpiz and (R) Bahrain’s Undersecretary for International Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa at the Negev Summit follow-up in Bahrain, June 27, 2022 (Foreign Ministry)
January 6, 2023, 2:51 pm
Negev Forum steering committee to meet in UAE to prepare next summit
Over 20 senior Israeli officials set to join delegation to Abu Dhabi led by Foreign Ministry Director Alon Ushpiz
By Lazar Berman
Composite image shows Prime Minister Yair Lapid, left, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right. (Marc Israel Sellem/Pool; AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
August 17, 2022, 10:41 pm
Lapid, Erdogan speak after restoring ties, agree to restart direct flights
Hailing new relationship as a boon to regional stability, prime minister, Turkish president hold call hours after agreement reached to reinstate ambassadors
By ToI Staff
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, center speaks with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, May 25, 2022. (Asi Efrati/ GPO)
June 21, 2022, 4:47 pm
Lapid’s trip to Turkey for security talks still on despite political tumult
Foreign minister to visit Ankara Thursday for discussions on Iranian terror threat to Israeli travelers; discussions may also be held on reciprocal return of ambassadors
By Lazar Berman
Foriegn Ministry Director-General Alon Ushpiz attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee, at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 9, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
June 1, 2022, 11:52 pm
Israeli team heads to Bahrain for talks on bilateral ties
Foreign Ministry Director-General Alon Ushpiz slated to meet Bahraini FM in Manama as part of ‘Warm Peace’ strategy
By Lazar Berman
Turkish and Israeli officials meet in Jerusalem on February 17, 2022, to prepare for President Isaac Herzog's upcoming visit to Turkey. From left Foreign Ministry Director-General Alon Ushpiz, Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sadat Onal, head of the President’s Office Eyal Shviki and Senior Adviser to the Turkish President İbrahim Kalın (Courtesy)
February 18, 2022, 12:47 am
Turkish officials hold preparatory talks in Israel ahead of Herzog trip to Ankara
As two powers attempt to rebuild long-strained ties, joint statement says ‘rehabilitation of relations can contribute to regional stability’
By Lazar Berman
Israel’s Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky. (Israeli Embassy in Ukraine)
February 17, 2022, 7:01 pm
Ukraine upbraids Israeli ambassador after Jerusalem seeks Russian guarantees
Kyiv has ‘tough conversation’ with Michael Brodsky over Foreign Ministry director-general asking Moscow to help evacuate its citizens in case of invasion
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
President Isaac Herzog (left) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right). (AP)
February 15, 2022, 10:52 am
Israel confirms Herzog to visit Turkey as relations thaw
Turkish media reports visit scheduled for March 9; Erdogan’s top adviser and Turkish deputy FM will come to Israel to prepare trip
By ToI Staff
Foriegn Ministry Director-General Alon Ushpiz attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee, at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 9, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
February 10, 2022, 1:59 am
FM director visits Turkey ahead of possible Erdogan-Herzog meeting — reports
Foreign Ministry’s Alon Ushpiz reportedly meets Ibrahim Kalin, a consultant and right-hand man to Turkish leader, to prepare for a potential visit by Israeli president
By ToI Staff
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid speaks in Rabat, Morocco, on August 12, 2021. (Lazar Berman)
August 14, 2021, 9:54 am
With government facing growing trials, Lapid shines spotlight on Morocco ties
As COVID-19 spirals and some diplomatic appointments are questioned, FM uses personal charm and mutual interests to make progress in Rabat
By Lazar Berman
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (right) inaugurates Israel’s Liaison Office in Rabat, Morocco, on August 12, 2021, alongside Moroccan Deputy Foreign Minister Mohcine Jazouli (center) and Welfare Minister Meir Cohen (left). (Shlomi Amsalem/GPO)
August 12, 2021, 4:05 pm
Lapid: Israel, Morocco to upgrade to full diplomatic relations within two months
Opening liaison office in Rabat, foreign minister says he agreed with Moroccan counterpart on upgrading missions to embassies; Herzog invites king to visit
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (L) and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita (R) speak in Rabat, August 11, 2021 (Shlomi Amsalem, GPO)
August 11, 2021, 8:05 pm
In Rabat, Lapid holds lengthy talks with Moroccan FM, who urges 2-state solution
Nasser Bourita signs three framework agreements with his visiting Israeli counterpart, calls for immediate resumption of negotiations between Israel and Palestinians
By Lazar Berman
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