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A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw back a tear gas canister at Israeli forces during clashes along the border east of Gaza City on July 6, 2018. (AFP Photo/Said Khatib)
July 17, 2018, 3:55 pm
Palestinian said shot in Gaza border clashes dies of wounds
23-year-old Sari al-Shobaki reportedly hit by IDF fire during border riot east of Gaza City last week
By AFP and TOI staff
Sacha Baron Cohen arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 4, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
July 17, 2018, 3:49 pm
Showtime and Sacha Baron Cohen push back against Sarah Palin
Network issues statement declaring that at no time did prankster present himself as a disabled US veteran to former Alaska governor, countering her version of comedy interview
By AP and TOI staff
Demonstrators protest against a Knesset bill amendment denying surrogacy for same-sex couples, Tel Aviv, July 14, 2018 (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
July 17, 2018, 3:23 pm
Surrogacy vote delayed after PM backs inclusion of same-sex couples in bill
Prime minister says lack of gay right to surrogacy is 'just not fair and needs to be fixed'; fathers group says it will take case to Supreme Court
By TOI staff
A balloon attached to an incendiary device that landed on the grounds of an elementary school in the Eshkol Regional Council area adjacent to the Gaza Strip, on July 17, 2018. (Matanya Cohen)
July 17, 2018, 2:39 pm
Gazan incendiary balloon lands on grounds of empty school
The school, in the Eshkol Regional Council adjacent to the Gaza border, is closed for summer vacation
By TOI staff
File: Masked Palestinians prepare balloons loaded with flammable material to be flown toward Israel, at the Israel-Gaza border in al-Bureij, central Gaza Strip on June 14, 2018. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)
July 17, 2018, 1:27 pm
Egypt pressures Hamas to stop airborne arson within days — report
Hamas reportedly tells Egypt it is unable to stop the fire balloons and kites but is working to reduce the number
By TOI staff and Adam Rasgon
A falcon found dead in a tree, tied to an incendiary device, on July 16, 2018, near the Gaza border. (Nature and Parks Authority)
July 17, 2018, 10:34 am
Falcon found near Gaza with flammable material attached by string
Parks officials say attached harness suggests bird may have been launched deliberately from Gaza to start fires in Israel
By TOI staff
William Browder, a US-born Britain-based financier, leaves the anti-graft prosecutor's office in Madrid, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
July 17, 2018, 10:02 am
Jewish Kremlin foe sought by Putin at Helsinki summit slams ‘incredible offer’
Bill Browder, seemingly offered up in trade for indicted Russian spies, says he is taking precautions in wake of alleged campaign against Putin critics in the UK
By TOI staff and Agencies
US President Donald Trump (L) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands after a press conference at Finland's Presidential Palace July 16, 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. (AFP / Brendan Smialowski)
July 17, 2018, 8:12 am
Trump says meeting with Putin was ‘really good’ for Israel
US president tells Fox that Putin is a 'big fan' of Jewish state and Netanyahu, but does not go into specifics
By TOI staff
Palestinian security forces loyal to the Palestinian Authority stand at the gate of the Kerem Shalom crossing, the main passage point for goods entering Gaza, in the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah, on July 9, 2018.(AFP PHOTO / SAID KHATIB)
July 17, 2018, 1:30 am
Hamas warns Israel of ‘dangerous consequences’ over Gaza crossing closure
Terror group's threat comes as Egypt also shutters Rafah crossing on Tuesday in both directions without explanation
By TOI staff and Adam Rasgon
The Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip is seen from the Gaza side of the border on June 7, 2015. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)
July 16, 2018, 11:53 pm
As arson attacks go on, Israel further tightens screws on Gaza goods crossing
Defense minister's office announces no fuel will pass through Kerem Shalom until Sunday, while entry of food and medicine will continue
By TOI staff
An Israeli army tank patrols along the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip on May 29, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / Jack GUEZ)
July 16, 2018, 10:45 pm
Israeli army drills for Gaza incursion, in apparent warning to Hamas
With tensions high, troops simulate urban warfare in city of Beersheba; commander says IDF can move deep into Gaza quickly, but decisive victory would take time
By TOI staff
Na'amod activists confront Birthright participants at Luton Airport on July 15, 2018. (Na'amod via UK Jewish News)
July 16, 2018, 8:37 pm
Jewish activists appeal to Birthright group against occupation at UK airport
Members of Na'amod say they received a 'positive response' from trip participants at Luton Airport before police ushered them away
By TOI staff
US President Donald Trump (L) listens as Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks during a joint press conference after a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, on July 16, 2018. (AFP/Yuri KADOBNOV)
July 16, 2018, 7:50 pm
Putin says he and Trump agreed on securing Israel’s border with Syria
At joint press conference, US president says Washington and Moscow will work together to ensure Israel's safety; Netanyahu thanks leaders for their commitment
By Agencies and TOI staff
In this April 5, 2017 file photo, German Justice Minister Heiko Maas attends the weekly cabinet meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, file)
July 16, 2018, 7:41 pm
German top diplomat says European powers can no longer count on US
FM says 'Europe must not let itself be divided' by Trump; EU urges US, China and Russia to work together to ease worsening global trade tensions
By TOI staff and AFP
A call center, illustrative (YouTube screenshot)
July 16, 2018, 6:37 pm
Bill barring unsolicited telemarketing calls clears first hurdle
Legislation would fine firms for calling Israelis registered on 'Don't call me' list; ministers say law is necessary to protect senior citizens and others from exploitation
By TOI staff
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