President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.
Category: Netanyahu, Benjamin
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Trump Wants to Move On From the Middle East. It’s Not Letting Him.
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Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal
The New York Times – On the Runway:Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and President Trump months ahead of a tough election.
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Why Congress Wants a Closer U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership
The New York Times – On the Runway:A proposal making its way through Congress would integrate the U.S. and Israeli defense and intelligence apparatuses more tightly. Some worry that it is a bad idea.
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Israeli Strikes May Undermine Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump announced a proposal aimed at achieving the disarmament of Hamas and an Israeli withdrawal. Israel ramped up attacks on the Palestinian enclave.
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Israel Approves $37 Billion Deal to Deliver Gas to Egypt
Israel’s granting of an export permit is the final step to allow the deal, first announced by energy companies in August, to proceed.
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Oil Up, Global Stocks Down After Israel Strikes Iran
Oil prices are up and stocks are down, as investors fear a potential wider regional conflict.
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Israel’s Eurovision Campaign Went All the Way to the Top
Government social media accounts and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined a drive to encourage people to vote for Israel’s entrant.
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‘The Bibi Files’ Review: The Case Against Netanyahu
This documentary about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel looks at the corruption investigation and his enduring grip on the government.
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Trump Family Business Eyes Hotel Deals in Israel
The Trump Organization was in talks about Israeli hotels before the Hamas attack last year. It says it wants to resume them in the future, raising questions about the mingling of politics and money in the event of a second Trump term.