Category Diplomacy

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Iran Punished for Judo Boycott on Israel

The International Judo Federation confirmed Tuesday its decision to bar Iran from international contests for boycotting Israel. Iran’s conduct is a “gross violation” of the organization’s principles, the Federation said in a statement. The ruling follows revelations that Iran’s Saeid…

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Israeli Protesters Say Trump Enabling ‘Genocide’ of Kurds

Hundreds of Israelis rallied near the US Embassy’s Tel Aviv branch on Tuesday to protest Turkey’s offensive against the Kurds. Demonstrators charged that President Donald Trump was enabling a “genocide” of Kurds in Syria by allowing Turkish aggression. The protesters…

Israeli Officials Slam Turkish Assault in Syria, Back Kurds

Israeli officials are criticizing Turkey over its military offensive in Syria and throwing their support behind the Kurds. Prominent politicians condemned Ankara’s actions in what could signal further deterioration in the strained Israel-Turkey relationship. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced Turkey’s…

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Palestinian School Books Promote Anti-Israel Views

Palestinian education officials are increasingly removing positive references to Israel and to peace from school books. A recent report warns that changes introduced in the last three years have produced a more combative anti-Israel curriculum. The detailed report by the…