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Fatah-Hamas unity government delayed, but Hamdallah to be chief minister
An expected announcement over the composition of the new Palestinian unity government has been delayed. However, Palestinian Authority (PA) President...
Vatican confirms Peres and Abbas to visit and pray together
The Vatican announced yesterday that arrangements had been finalised for Israel’s President Shimon Peres and Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud...
Kerry: Israel right to wait and see over Palestinian unity deal
US Secretary of State John Kerry said yesterday that he believes there will eventually have to be an accommodation between...
Netanyahu backs Rivlin, making him favourite in presidential race
In an unexpected move yesterday, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed former Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin to succeed Shimon Peres...
Al-Sisi heading for big win in Egypt but turnout low
Former military general Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is set to claim victory in Egypt’s presidential election, with provisional results showing overwhelming...
Political row intensifies over Israel’s defence budget
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly told Defence Minister Moshe Ya’alon and Finance Minister Yair Lapid to end the bitter...