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President of Chad Idriss Deby at a conference in Beijing, September. 3, 2018 (Lintao Zhang/Pool Photo via AP)
November 25, 2018, 12:06 pm
In unprecedented ‘breakthrough’ move, leader of Chad lands in Israel for visit
Idriss Déby heads Muslim-majority nation in Central Africa that does not have diplomatic relations with Israel; Netanyahu hails ‘historic visit’ ahead of meeting
By Raphael Ahren
A demonstrator dressed as Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (C) with blood on his hands protests outside the Saudi Embassy in Washington, DC, on October 8, 2018, demanding justice for missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. (Jim Watson/AFP)
October 23, 2018, 4:57 pm
Khashoggi disliked Israel, but his brutal murder puts Jerusalem in tough spot
The Jewish state needs a strong Saudi Arabia to help confront Iran, but does not want to be seen as a mouthpiece for a regime that kills journalists
By Raphael Ahren
US president Bill Clinton, background, applauds as soldiers from the Jordanian army, left, and the Israeli army move together in a show of goodwill at the conclusion of the Israel/Jordan peace treaty signing ceremony at the Wadi Araba border crossing near Eilat in Israel on October 26, 1994. (AP/Marcy Nighswander)
October 22, 2018, 5:46 pm
Jordan nixing of land leases could sow distrust, but some see hope for reversal
Deputy minister says kingdom’s decision to reclaim plots in Naharayim and Tzofar goes against spirit of peace deal, though Jerusalem may have leverage to block it
By Raphael Ahren
An Iranian woman walks past a mural on the wall of the former US embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran, November 9, 2016. (AFP/Atta Kenare)
July 31, 2018, 11:32 pm
Israel says it’s unfazed by specter of US-Iran summit, but anxiety brews
One minister sees ‘opportunity’ in Trump’s overture and says Washington and Tehran may already be talking, but others are uneasy after what happened with North Korea
By Raphael Ahren
An old Israeli tank with a flag overlooking the Syrian town of Quneitra in the Golan Heights on February 11, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
July 18, 2018, 7:39 pm
US House panel considers recognizing Israeli annexation of Golan Heights
Florida Republican Ron DeSantis convenes subcommittee of Oversight Committee for hearing, but no legislation pending
By JTA
Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely in Washington, November 2017. (Shmulik Almany/MFA)
May 17, 2018, 12:28 pm
Ministers lambaste Turkey amid diplomatic spat, but ‘no intention’ to cut ties
After Ankara and Jerusalem expel and humiliate each other’s envoys, tourism minister urges Israelis not to visit country, officials slam ‘dictator’ Erdogan
By Michael Bachner
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Foreign Ministry's reception to celebrate the US Embassy’s relocation from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, on May 13, 2018. (Haim Tzach/GPO)
May 13, 2018, 11:17 pm
Ahead of official embassy opening, it’s Jerusalem of red-white-and-blue
Foreign Ministry throws a lavish gala reception for top US and Israeli officials, key players over years of bilateral relations — and even some foreign diplomats
By Raphael Ahren
A screenshot from a video posted by a Turkish hacker group on the Twitter account of Dore Gold on January 20, 2018. (Screen capture: Twitter)
January 21, 2018, 12:30 am
Turkish hackers take over ex-Netanyahu aide’s Twitter account
Group calling itself the ‘Turkish cyber army Ayyıldız Tim’ claims attack on Dore Gold, cites Trump’s Jerusalem recognition
By TOI staff
Cathryn J. Prince speaking with former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations Dore Gold on November 14, 2017 in New York. (Perry Bindelglass)
December 6, 2017, 2:15 am
‘More countries not only willing, but eager to embrace Israel,’ says Dore Gold
While rumors fly over his return to service, the Jewish State’s American-born former ambassador to the UN says Israel has increasing international clout
By Cathryn J. Prince
Rep. Ron DeSantis, center, speaks at the National Oversight and Government Reform Committee on moving the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem on Capitol Hill on November 8, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images/AFP)
November 9, 2017, 1:03 am
As deadline nears, US lawmakers hear case for moving embassy to Jerusalem
Subcommittee chair pushes for mission to be relocated from Tel Aviv; White House official says move ‘a matter of when, not if’
By Raphael Ahren
Yuval Rotem, director-general of the Foreign Ministry, October 13, 2016. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
December 29, 2016, 4:48 pm
Yuval Rotem officially appointed head of diplomatic corps
Career diplomat and ex-envoy to Australia will direct Foreign Ministry after unexpected resignation of Dore Gold earlier this year
By TOI staff
Dennis Ross (Flash90)
December 29, 2016, 9:59 am
Ex-US envoy: Kerry’s speech ‘something he had to get off his chest’
Dennis Ross says there’s ‘distance’ between views of US president, secretary on conflict; David Friedman’s appointment as envoy said to push Obama to diplomatic action
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and President Barack Obama embrace at a ceremony welcoming the US leader at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, on March 20, 2013 (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
December 23, 2016, 4:39 pm
The UN resolution that could redefine Obama’s legacy on Israel
Op-Ed: Is the president really ready to allow the passage of a text formulated by the Palestinians to ratchet up world pressure on the Jewish state?
By David Horovitz
MP Michael Gove speaks, and former Israeli Foreign Ministry director general Dore Gold, Israeli Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev, and other speakers look on, at a Houses of Parliament event to mark the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, November 29, 2016 (Courtesy)
November 29, 2016, 8:07 pm
UK kicks off Balfour centennial celebrations amid Palestinian protests
First in series of commemorations held for 1917 document by British foreign secretary that paved way to Israel’s creation
By Tamar Pileggi
The then director-general of the Foreign Ministry, Dore Gold, speaks during a Foreign Affairs and Security Committee meeting on July 21, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
October 14, 2016, 12:27 pm
After quitting, Foreign Ministry chief denies falling out with PM
Returning to his Jerusalem think tank after only 16 months, Dore Gold says he ‘will be back on the front lines of diplomatic activity’ very soon
By Raphael Ahren
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