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US President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2021. (Melina Mara / POOL / AFP)
May 3, 2021, 5:06 am
Biden said to tell Mossad chief that US not close to return to Iran nuke deal
Israeli official disputes US assertion that Biden ‘dropped by’ Yossi Cohen-Jake Sullivan meeting, says talks were planned and lasted for an hour
By Jacob Magid and TOI staff
US President Joe Biden, left, and Mossad chief Yossi Cohen. (Collage/AP)
May 2, 2021, 12:24 am
Biden ‘drops by’ national security adviser’s White House meet with Mossad chief
President makes appearance at US-Israeli meeting on Iran to express condolences over Meron tragedy, US says, downplaying earlier report suggesting more formal gathering
By Jacob Magid
Secretary of State Antony Blinken participates in a virtual bilateral meeting with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, April 27, 2021. (Leah Millis/Pool via AP)
April 30, 2021, 12:40 am
Blinken, Yossi Cohen meet in Washington as Israel presses its case on Iran
Israeli officials say US ‘respects’ Israel’s ‘freedom of action’; US says it’s acting with ‘transparency’ toward Jerusalem, both nations ‘share a common interest’ on Iran
By TOI staff and Agencies
US President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2021. (Melina Mara / POOL / AFP)
April 29, 2021, 5:00 pm
Israel’s ambassador to the US: We won’t be bound by Iran deal
After Biden says US coordinating with allies on reentering pact, Gilad Erdan says Washington respects Jewish state’s need for ‘freedom of action’
By TOI staff
Yossi Cohen, then the national security adviser, is seen in a committee meeting at the Israeli parliament on December 8, 2015, sitting behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 28, 2021, 2:38 am
In DC, Israel’s top spy and security wonk face a mission impossible on Iran
Meir Ben-Shabbat and Yossi Cohen are well-regarded in Washington, but their trip is unlikely to prevent the Biden administration from barreling toward deal with Tehran
By Lazar Berman
Israeli officials, including Ambassador Gilad Erdan (R), National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat (2R) meet with US officials Brett McGurk (L), US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan (2L) and Barbara Leaf (3L) at the Israeli embassy in Washington DC on April 27, 2021 (Embassy of Israel)
April 27, 2021, 11:08 pm
US updates Israel on Iran nuclear talks as national security advisers meet in DC
Mossad chief slated to meet Blinken in Washington as Jerusalem seeks to make case against US reentry into nuclear treaty
By Jacob Magid
The Daily Briefing
April 27, 2021, 12:41 pm
Daily Briefing Apr. 27: Why the Jewish state still denies the Armenian genocide
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By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi during an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 71st Independence Day celebrations, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, May 9, 2019. (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)
April 23, 2021, 4:19 pm
Israeli delegation to DC to oppose US nuke deal revival, but won’t talk details
Netanyahu instructs top security officials to emphasize that Israel not bound by any agreement, committed only to its own security interests and ‘will act accordingly’
By Judah Ari Gross and TOI staff
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi speaks at a memorial ceremony on Jerusalem's Mount Herzl national cemetery on April 11, 2021. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 23, 2021, 6:05 am
IDF chief to make first US visit next week to discuss Iran, Hezbollah
Military says Kohavi will meet with top American military, civilian leadership during 5-day trip to raise Israel’s concerns over Tehran’s nuclear program and entrenchment in region
By Judah Ari Gross
Then-US vice president Joe Biden, left, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, talk before a dinner at the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem, March 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Baz Ratner, Pool)
April 21, 2021, 7:07 pm
Growing suspicions, frustration between US and Israel over Iran deal — report
Media reports describe feelings of lack of trust and transparency as Washington moves to reenter pact Israel despises; Jerusalem said still hoping to bridge gaps
By TOI staff
Political deputy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, leaves the 'Grand Hotel Wien' where closed-door nuclear talks with Iran take place in Vienna, Austria, April 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Florian Schroetter)
April 9, 2021, 6:37 pm
‘Constructive’ atmosphere but little progress in Iran nuclear talks
Delegates in Vienna pledge to continue negotiations, as Tehran reiterates demand that US drop all sanctions before it returns to compliance with nuclear deal
By David Rising
Mossad chief Yossi Cohen speaks at a Tel Aviv University cyber conference on June 24, 2019. (Flash90)
April 8, 2021, 11:05 am
Mossad chief said heading to Washington in bid to block US return to Iran deal
Yossi Cohen reportedly to confer with intelligence officials, present evidence Iranians hiding details of nuke program; Israel working to get him a meeting with Biden
By TOI staff and Agencies
Yossi Cohen, then the national security adviser, is seen in a committee meeting at the Israeli parliament on December 8, 2015, sitting behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 15, 2021, 2:03 pm
Podcast: Daily Briefing Mar. 15 – Is the Mossad head Netanyahu’s heir apparent?
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By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yossi Cohen at a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, October 15, 2015. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
March 14, 2021, 5:54 pm
Mossad chief says no political ties to PM, who vowed to give him cabinet post
Watchdog slams Netanyahu for implying political relationship with Yossi Cohen a week after testimony alleges Cohen pledged loyalty when he sought national security position
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and Mossad head Yossi Cohen during a toast for the Jewish New Year on October 2, 2017. (Haim Zach/GPO)
March 11, 2021, 10:31 am
For promotion, Mossad chief Yossi Cohen pledged loyalty to Netanyahus — report
Testimony by Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan to police said to reveal Cohen urged him to lobby premier to give him the national security adviser job in 2013
By TOI staff
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