The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/itamar-sharon/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:11:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Itamar Sharon | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/itamar-sharon/ 32 32 King Charles III: A friend to UK Jewry, with special and historic ties to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/king-charles-iii-a-friend-to-uk-jewry-with-special-and-historic-ties-to-israel/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 04:35:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2833765 Royal has long had good relationship with British Jews; outspoken on antisemitism; shored up Israel bona fides in recent years with official visit; also empathetic to Palestinians

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]]> As start-up nation snaps up IDF tech alumni, combat vets say they are left behind https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-start-up-nation-snaps-up-idf-tech-alumni-combat-vets-say-they-are-left-behind/ Sat, 25 Dec 2021 12:46:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2672056 In a changing Israel where those hailing from tech units get the red carpet treatment for high-wage jobs, a debate is growing on what constitutes significant IDF service

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]]> Bennett said to order review of Iran policy ahead of expected meeting with Biden https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-july-7-2021/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:28:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2577840&preview=true&preview_id=2577840 According to Axios, issues under discussion include position on US return to 2015 deal, Jerusalem's potential to influence issue and the state of the Israeli military option

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]]> Jewish-Arab violence rolls through cities like wildfire, with police overwhelmed https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-arab-violence-rolls-through-cities-like-wildfire-with-police-overwhelmed/ Thu, 13 May 2021 00:14:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2542600 Leaders horrified as hooligans fill streets, burning, beating, shooting, smashing; Netanyahu says may send army into towns; Bat Yam mob assault on Arab man decried as 'un-Jewish'

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]]> Israel launches 73rd Independence Day celebrations at Mount Herzl https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-14-2021/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:22:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2524539&preview=true&preview_id=2524539 This year's ceremony once again takes place before a live audience as COVID wanes, though at a reduced size to maintain distancing

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]]> Report: New bleak forecast says Israel could see large new COVID wave in March https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-january-18-2021/ Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:15:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2470824&preview=true&preview_id=2470824 Health officials said to fear British variant could become ubiquitous within weeks, causing fresh surge of cases despite mass vaccination

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]]> Gantz: I was wrong to shake Netanyahu’s hand, parties that oppose him must unite https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-january-11-2021/ Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:23:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2466349&preview=true&preview_id=2466349 Blue and White chief says PM 'deceived me, deceived you'; urges politicians to let go of ego and grievances and 'unite for the good of the country'

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]]> TV: Israel has 313,000 vaccine doses, will have 3.8 million by end of month https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-december-14-2020/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:16:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2448261&preview=true&preview_id=2448261 With inoculations beginning next Sunday, Health Ministry said deliberating who will be first groups to vaccinate; 1,444 new COVID-19 cases diagnosed so far Monday

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]]> Israel to get first batch of Pfizer coronavirus vaccines on Thursday — reports https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-december-7-2020/ Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:28:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2443817&preview=true&preview_id=2443817 Some 100,000 doses said set to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, alongside company representatives, as pilot for transit and storage of larger amounts

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]]> Netanyahu: If public heeds rules, Passover ‘could be turning point’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-1-2020/ Wed, 01 Apr 2020 04:42:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2273468 Prime minister warns against complacency as Israel approaches Jewish holiday, says Italy's leader told him severe action should be taken early rather than late

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]]> Danube days: Hungary launches culture year in Israel with song and dance https://www.timesofisrael.com/danube-days-hungary-launches-culture-year-in-israel-with-song-and-dance/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:47:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2022149 With diplomatic ties at a peak, Budapest is intent on winning over the Israeli public with a cavalcade of events including operettas, ballet, theater, art and yes, goulash as well

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]]> What Netanyahu actually said on Poles’ collaboration with Nazis https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-netanyahu-actually-said-on-polish-collaboration-with-nazis/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:35:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2019127&preview=true&preview_id=2019127 PM's comments on Warsaw's Holocaust law unleash a short but intense diplomatic firestorm, based largely on misreporting of a single word

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]]> PM’s son Yair Netanyahu also a suspect in Bezeq probe — TV report https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-30-2018/ Thu, 30 Aug 2018 11:09:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1917251&preview=true&preview_id=1917251 Investigators said to believe PM's wife and son may have been involved in deal for positive coverage of family in exchange for illicit benefits

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]]> Abbas undergoes ‘routine’ medical examination in US hospital https://www.timesofisrael.com/february-22-2018/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 12:30:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1796959 Police 'seeking to question PM again' in Bezeq, submarine probes; mother of Palestinian killed by IDF in Jericho: 'Allah take revenge upon them'

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]]> US official: No country can take over US peace role https://www.timesofisrael.com/pence-set-to-arrive-at-jerusalems-western-wall/ Tue, 23 Jan 2018 11:15:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1777138&preview=true&preview_id=1777138 As Pence departs, White House officials say ties with PA severed following Jerusalem recognition; Netanyahu to tell EU leaders: 'Last chance to amend Iran deal’

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