Idriss Déby

January 20, 2019, 2:55 pm

‘New inroads’ into Muslim world: Netanyahu and Chad’s Déby announce resumed ties

Number of countries with which Israel has diplomatic relations reaches all-time high as PM, in N’Djamena presidential palace, reestablishes ties with African nation

By Raphael Ahren

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Chad’s President Idriss Déby seen at the presidential palace in N'Djamena, Chad, January 20, 2018. (Government Press Office)

January 20, 2019, 11:53 am

In Chad, Netanyahu meets with President Déby

During whirlwind trip, PM and Chadian leader expected to announce renewal of ties after 50-year split; defense deals with African Muslim-majority nation also on agenda

By Raphael Ahren

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and President of Chad Idriss Deby after giving a joint press conference, in Jerusalem, November 25, 2018. (Ronen Zvulun/Pool via AP)

January 20, 2019, 2:20 am

Prime minister arrives in Chad to renew ties after nearly 50 years

During whirlwind trip to N’Djamena, Netanyahu also expected to boost defense deals with African Muslim-majority nation

By Raphael Ahren

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) prepares to shake hands with Chadian President Idriss Deby as they deliver joint statements in Jerusalem November 25, 2018. (Ronen Zvulun/Pool/AFP)

January 17, 2019, 11:10 am

Netanyahu to head to Chad Sunday to renew diplomatic ties

During one-day trip to N’Djamena, PM and African Muslim-majority nation’s longtime ruler Déby will formally declare resumption of relations after 47 years

By Raphael Ahren

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir delivers a speech at the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum on January 3, 2019. (Ashraf Shazly/AFP)

January 4, 2019, 3:08 pm

Embattled Sudanese leader says he was advised to normalize ties with Israel

Omar al-Bashir quoted talking of improved ties with the Jewish state helping stabilize growing anti-government unrest sweeping Sudan

By TOI staff

November 29, 2018, 12:42 am

Chad said to condition resumed ties with Israel on ‘extensive’ weapons sales

Foreign Ministry officials say ‘very extensive’ list of demands presented during Idriss Déby’s historic visit last week has caused ‘serious concern’

By Tamar Pileggi

Omar al-Bashir, center, president of Sudan, stands between Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, left, and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at the annual Arab League summit on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 held this year on the Dead Sea in Jordan. (AP Photo/ Raad Adayleh)

November 28, 2018, 6:52 am

Israeli envoy said to have met Sudan officials, offered aid in bid for new ties

Secret Istanbul talks last year seen as part of Israel’s efforts to establish diplomatic relations with a number of central African nations

By TOI staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with Chadian President Idriss Deby as they deliver joint statements in Jerusalem, November 25, 2018. (Ronen Zvulun/Pool/AFP)

November 27, 2018, 2:31 pm

Netanyahu to fly to Chad to announce resumption of diplomatic relations

Nearly 50 years after ties were severed, PM to become first Israeli leader to visit Central African Muslim-majority nation

By Raphael Ahren

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a Likud faction meeting in the Israeli parliament on November 26, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

November 26, 2018, 5:49 pm

PM: Israel improving ties around world without having to concede settlements

Amid visits of friendly leaders and reports of new diplomatic channels with Arab countries, Netanyahu says country’s strength means deal with Palestinians no longer prerequisite

By Michael Bachner

November 26, 2018, 3:14 pm

Culture wars: 6 things to know for November 26

The so-called Culture Loyalty Bill has caused controversy since its introduction by Minister Regev, and now it may create yet another coalition crisis

By Adiv Sterman

Bahraini voters queue outside a polling station in the Bahraini city of Al-Muharraq, north of Manama on November 24, 2018, as they wait to cast their vote in the parliamentary election. (AFP)

November 26, 2018, 12:51 am

Israel said working to forge ties with Bahrain amid unprecedented Gulf opening

News of effort to normalize relations with Manama comes after reports that Israel is eyeing ties with Sudan, as Chadian leader makes historic visit to Israel

By TOI staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) and his wife Sara host Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno (L) at the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem on November 25, 2018. (Marc Israel Sellem/POOL)

November 25, 2018, 10:27 pm

After breaking the ice with Chad, Israel reportedly eyeing ties with Sudan

Top official tells Israeli TV that efforts to extend diplomacy to central African Muslim states, including Niger and Mali, driven in part by air travel considerations

By Tamar Pileggi

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Idriss Deby of Chad meet at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, November 25, 2018. (GPO)

November 25, 2018, 7:19 pm

Meeting Israeli leaders, Chad president says he wants to restore diplomatic ties

In Jerusalem, Idriss Déby hails ‘historic’ visit, but says Palestinian issue can’t be ignored; Netanyahu signals upcoming visits to Arab states following secret Oman trip

By Raphael Ahren and Michael Bachner

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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets leaders and representatives of African states on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, September 22, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)

September 23, 2016, 4:05 am

At UN, Netanyahu meets 15 African leaders to talk tech, rapprochement

Israel’s efforts to rekindle ties throughout the continent, including in Muslim-majority states, looms large at global gathering in NY

By TOI staff