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Netanyahu's wife convicted of misusing state funds

Netanyahu's wife convicted of misusing state funds

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

She was ordered to pay a fine of 10,000 shekels (around $ 2,800) by a magistrate's court in Jerusalem.

PHOTOS: Netanyahus host Modi for a private dinner

PHOTOS: Netanyahus host Modi for a private dinner

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Prime Minister Modi was at the Beit Aghion for three hours, as the entire Netanyahu family greeted and met him with utmost warmth.

Shalom, Mr President: The iconic Israel visit, in photos

Shalom, Mr President: The iconic Israel visit, in photos

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Marking a "political milestone" in the growing relationship between India and Israel, President Pranab Mukherjee arrived in Jerusalem on Tuesday on a three-day state visit, the first by an Indian Head of State. Here are the highlights from Day 1 of the visit.

Pompeo defies precedent, backs Trump's re-election bid

Pompeo defies precedent, backs Trump's re-election bid

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The decision to speak to the political convention in pre-recorded remarks from Jerusalem breaks with the longstanding precedent of sitting secretaries of state avoiding partisan politics and appears to violate guidance on political activities that Pompeo himself emphasised in a cable to diplomats just last month.

Trump announces historic accord between Serbia, Kosovo

Trump announces historic accord between Serbia, Kosovo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Although most of Kosovo is ethnically Albanian, many Serbs consider it their native homeland and a cradle of their culture. Some 13,000 people were killed in the 1998-1999 war, sparked by clashes between the forces of the rump Yugoslav state -- Serbia and Montenegro -- and Kosovo separatists. The conflict ended when NATO carried out an air campaign against Serbia.

Now, China's relations with Israel nosedive

Now, China's relations with Israel nosedive

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The US is learnt to have asked Israel to sever ties with China, especially in areas with security risks.

BABUR. AN INDIAN FAMILY. RUSSIAN GANGS.

BABUR. AN INDIAN FAMILY. RUSSIAN GANGS.

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Sukanya Verma gives us her OTT recommendations for the week.

Netanyahu rejects graft charges after cops recommend indictment

Netanyahu rejects graft charges after cops recommend indictment

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Al Jazeera quoted the Israeli Prime Minister as saying, 'These recommendations were determined and leaked even before the investigations began.'

On Day 2 of Modi's Israel visit it was all about the hugs!

On Day 2 of Modi's Israel visit it was all about the hugs!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Modi signed seven deals, including pacts on agriculture and water management with his friend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu. Here's are the highlights of Modi's second day in Israel.

Israeli PM vows to 'settle the score' after synagogue attack

Israeli PM vows to 'settle the score' after synagogue attack

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised a heavy-handed response after two Palestinians attacked a Jerusalem synagogue with a gun and meat cleavers, killing four rabbis and wounding eight others.

Jaishankar unveils plaque in Israeli city, first in memory of Indian soldiers overseas

Jaishankar unveils plaque in Israeli city, first in memory of Indian soldiers overseas

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday unveiled a plaque at Ra'anana in northern Israel in the memory of Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the battle of Tabsor during World War I.

Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving PM, likely to lose office

Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving PM, likely to lose office

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Israel could be headed for a break from the 'Bibi-regime' as several former allies of longest-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seem to have joined hands with political opponents to form a national-unity government that would not only have political formations from the Left, the Centre and the Right, but may also be supported by an Arab party.

Death toll in Gaza soars to 188; ceasefire likely with US pressure

Death toll in Gaza soars to 188; ceasefire likely with US pressure

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The death toll in Palestine due to Israeli airstrikes has reached 188 as the conflict entered its seventh day on Sunday.

4 Israeli soldiers killed as 'IS supporter' rams truck into troops

4 Israeli soldiers killed as 'IS supporter' rams truck into troops

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

According to the Magen David Adom rescue service, the four soldiers who died were in their 20s and included three women and one man.

Trump in Israel, asks Iran to stop supporting 'terrorists'

Trump in Israel, asks Iran to stop supporting 'terrorists'

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Trump becomes first sitting US President to pray at the Western Wall.

Muslims worldwide must unite, rise above sects: Iranian prez

Muslims worldwide must unite, rise above sects: Iranian prez

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Rouhani said people who think Islam is a religion of "violence and terrorism" are wrong in their assessment.

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Representatives of several bodies visited the office of NSO to assess the allegations raised in regards to the company on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Israel's Ministry of Defence said.

Donald Trump to send David to Israel

Donald Trump to send David to Israel

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated David Friedman, a fervent opponent to "two-state solution" to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as his ambassador to Israel to maintain the special relationship between the two allies.

First Palestinian lifter at Olympics braced to make history

First Palestinian lifter at Olympics braced to make history

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'When I get to Tokyo, I will do the impossible, and I will exert every effort to be distinctive.'

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The issue of denial of permission to Mansiya V P to perform Bharatanatyam at Koodalmanikyam temple, Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district has become a matter of debate in the state.

Confident that India will ensure safety of Israelis: Netanyahu

Confident that India will ensure safety of Israelis: Netanyahu

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday expressed 'full confidence' in the Indian authorities in ensuring the safety of Israelis and Jews in India following a blast close to the country's embassy in New Delhi.

Open friendship is better than a clandestine affair

Open friendship is better than a clandestine affair

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

'Modi's visit is path breaking in the sense that India has come out of the closet and is prepared to deal with Israel openly and in a host of fields, military as well as civilian,' says P R Kumaraswamy, one of India's leading experts on the Middle-East, currently in Israel.

Netanyahu's son apologises after tweet offends Indians

Netanyahu's son apologises after tweet offends Indians

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

On Sunday, the 29-year-old Yair, who is very active on social media and often defends his father's policies, posted a picture of the Hindu goddess Durga, with the face of Liat Ben Ari, the prosecutor in his father's corruption cases, superimposed over the goddess' face. Her many arms were also raised giving the middle finger.

Gaza crisis: 815 Palestinians killed; no sign of ceasefire

Gaza crisis: 815 Palestinians killed; no sign of ceasefire

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip on Friday killed six persons, including a pregnant woman and two children, taking the Palestinian toll to 815, as the 18-day conflict threatens to spread to the West Bank after deaths of two youths in anti-Israel protests in north of Jerusalem.

Ahead of visit, Netanyahu says he's hopeful of expanding ties with India

Ahead of visit, Netanyahu says he's hopeful of expanding ties with India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

India in December voted in favour of the UN General Assembly resolution condemning the US for its decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Stargazers treated to majestic Ring of Fire solar eclipse

Stargazers treated to majestic Ring of Fire solar eclipse

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

People across the world, especially in India, started posting photos of the solar eclipse on social media this morning once the planetary event became visible from their cities.

Empty churches, online masses mark Easter Sunday amid COVID-19 scare

Empty churches, online masses mark Easter Sunday amid COVID-19 scare

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Unprecedented scenes of empty churches emerged from Italy and other countries of the world, as religious leaders found creative ways to address parishioners marking the holiday weekend from the confines of their homes.

'I for I, India for Israel', says Modi after meeting Rivlin

'I for I, India for Israel', says Modi after meeting Rivlin

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

On second day of his visit, Modi will also meet Moshe Holtzberg, the Israeli child who as a toddler survived the 26/11 attack.

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Under the deal, Israel would suspend its plans to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank.

DISCOVERED: Tomb where Jesus may have been buried

DISCOVERED: Tomb where Jesus may have been buried

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The 'Jesus Tomb' debate has gone a step further with archaeologist working in Jerusalem finding human bone boxes and inscription on an ancient coffin lid that says 'Divine Jehovah, raise up'.

Pro-Palestine march: 37 Indian activists detained

Pro-Palestine march: 37 Indian activists detained

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

A group of 37 Indians, including 10 women, who were to participate in a pro-Palestine global march to Jerusalem, have been detained by Lebanese authorities at Beirut port.

Israeli PM Netanyahu indicted on corruption charges

Israeli PM Netanyahu indicted on corruption charges

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The prime minister has denied all the allegations, saying they are part of a politically orchestrated "witch-hunt" to oust him from office.

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire to end days of deadly fighting

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire to end days of deadly fighting

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The ceasefire, which followed mounting pressure from the United States, Egypt and other international brokers to halt the violence, came into effect on Friday.

32 killed, 200 injured as Israel-Palestine conflict escalates

32 killed, 200 injured as Israel-Palestine conflict escalates

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Over 630 rockets were fired at Israel from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon, 200 of which were intercepted by Iron Dome missile defence batteries while 150 others fell short of their targets and landed inside the Strip, according to the army.

World mourns India's beloved Sushma Swaraj

World mourns India's beloved Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Condolences continued to pour in from world dignitaries for former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj who breathed her last due to cardiac arrest on Tuesday night.

A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'The response to savagery and mass injustice is never a persistent howl.' 'There will be, among the victims, those who choose to forget the scars, those who go on living, those who challenge the overall environment of sentimentality.' 'And the more effort you put into including these other voices, into assimilating these spoilsports, the more balanced your depiction of the tragedy in question will be,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Modi got away with Palestine

Modi got away with Palestine

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

He was merely responding to the changing currents in the region, which, unfortunately, are not favourable to the Palestinians, says P R Kumaraswamy.

What's your message for Indian tourists?

What's your message for Indian tourists?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Do you think Indian tourists often misbehave and disrespect the culture of a place they visit? Tell us what advice you'd like to share with Indian travellers planning to visit a new place or country.

Freida Pinto in French-Israeli film

Freida Pinto in French-Israeli film

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

The Slumdog Millionaire actress will be seen in a new film by writer-director Julian Schnabel (of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly fame).

Pak must ensure 26/11 perpetrators brought to justice: Israel

Pak must ensure 26/11 perpetrators brought to justice: Israel

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The Israeli diplomat also underlined that the objective of the attack was to cripple the Indian society, economy and culture, as well as the growing bilateral relationship between India and Israel.