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Continent Asia
Currency Israeli new shekel (ILS)
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Following World War II, the British withdrew from their mandate of Palestine, and the UN partitioned the area into Arab and Jewish states, an arrangement rejected by the Arabs. Subsequently, the Israelis defeated the Arabs in a series of wars without ending the deep tensions between the two sides. The territories Israel occupied since the 1967 war are not included in the Israel country profile, unless otherwise noted. On 25 April 1982, Israel withdrew from the Sinai pursuant to the 1979 Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty. In keeping with the framework established at the Madrid Conference in October 1991, bilateral negotiations were conducted between Israel and Palestinian representatives and Syria to achieve a permanent settlement. Israel and Palestinian officials signed on 13 September 1993 a Declaration of Principles (also known as the "Oslo Accords") guiding an interim period of Palestinian self-rule. Outstanding territorial and other disputes with Jordan were resolved in the 26 October 1994 Israel-Jordan Treaty of Peace. In addition, on 25 May 2000, Israel withdrew unilaterally from southern Lebanon, which it had occupied since 1982. In April 2003, US President BUSH, working in conjunction with the EU, UN, and Russia - the "Quartet" - took the lead in laying out a roadmap to a final settlement of the conflict by 2005, based on reciprocal steps by the two parties leading to two states, Israel and a democratic Palestine. However, progress toward a permanent status agreement was undermined by Israeli-Palestinian violence between September 2003 and February 2005. In the summer of 2005, Israel unilaterally disengaged from the Gaza Strip, evacuating settlers and its military while retaining control over most points of entry into the Gaza Strip. The election of HAMAS to head the Palestinian Legislative Council froze relations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA). Ehud OLMERT became prime minister in March 2006 and presided over a 34-day conflict with Hizballah in Lebanon in June-August 2006 and a 23-day conflict with HAMAS in the Gaza Strip during December 2008 and January 2009. OLMERT, who in June 2007 resumed talks with PA President Mahmoud ABBAS, resigned in September 2008. Prime Minister Binyamin NETANYAHU formed a coalition in March 2009 following a February 2009 general election. Peace talks are currently stalled.

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LIVE: Israel pounds Gaza; Trump hosts Netanyahu amid push for ceasefire - Al JazeeraLIVE: Israel pounds Gaza; Trump hosts Netanyahu amid push for ceasefire  Al Jazeera

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Iran will pursue all legal avenues to seek redress from its attackers - Al JazeeraIran will pursue all legal avenues to seek redress from its attackers  Al Jazeera

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Israel, Hamas holding Gaza truce talks as Netanyahu due to meet Trump - Al JazeeraIsrael, Hamas holding Gaza truce talks as Netanyahu due to meet Trump  Al Jazeera

Israel now faces adversaries that it cannot defeat - Al JazeeraIsrael now faces adversaries that it cannot defeat  Al Jazeera

Iran demands accountability for Israel and US after ‘war of aggression’ - Al JazeeraIran demands accountability for Israel and US after ‘war of aggression’  Al Jazeera

Netanyahu meets Trump at White House as Israel, Hamas discuss ceasefire - ReutersNetanyahu meets Trump at White House as Israel, Hamas discuss ceasefire  Reuters

Ship attacked in the Red Sea after a bulk carrier sinking claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels - AP NewsShip attacked in the Red Sea after a bulk carrier sinking claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels  AP News

Children’s toys in rubble as Israel strikes Gaza clinic shelter - Al JazeeraChildren’s toys in rubble as Israel strikes Gaza clinic shelter  Al Jazeera

Israel bombs Houthis in Yemen after rebels attack commercial ship for first time in months - CNNIsrael bombs Houthis in Yemen after rebels attack commercial ship for first time in months  CNN

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Katz calls for confining all Gazans in ‘humanitarian city’ built over Rafah’s ruins - The Times of IsraelKatz calls for confining all Gazans in ‘humanitarian city’ built over Rafah’s ruins  The Times of Israel

5 IDF soldiers killed, 14 injured by roadside bomb in northern Gaza - The Times of Israel5 IDF soldiers killed, 14 injured by roadside bomb in northern Gaza  The Times of Israel

Iranian president says Israel tried to assassinate him - The GuardianIranian president says Israel tried to assassinate him  The Guardian

The US has high hopes for a new Gaza ceasefire, but Israel’s long-term aims seem far less peaceful - The ConversationThe US has high hopes for a new Gaza ceasefire, but Israel’s long-term aims seem far less peaceful  The Conversation

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Ex-hostage says Trump can bring home all those still captive in Gaza - BBCEx-hostage says Trump can bring home all those still captive in Gaza  BBC

Israel dispatches team to Qatar for ceasefire talks, kills 78 in Gaza - Al JazeeraIsrael dispatches team to Qatar for ceasefire talks, kills 78 in Gaza  Al Jazeera

Israeli plan for forced transfer of Gaza’s population ‘a blueprint for crimes against humanity’ - The GuardianIsraeli plan for forced transfer of Gaza’s population ‘a blueprint for crimes against humanity’  The Guardian

Iran’s Khamenei makes first public appearance since war with Israel - Al JazeeraIran’s Khamenei makes first public appearance since war with Israel  Al Jazeera

Mapping Israeli strikes on Iran’s air defences - Al JazeeraMapping Israeli strikes on Iran’s air defences  Al Jazeera

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Iran receives Chinese surface-to-air missile batteries after Israel ceasefire deal - Middle East EyeIran receives Chinese surface-to-air missile batteries after Israel ceasefire deal  Middle East Eye

US envoy hails Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals - Al JazeeraUS envoy hails Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals  Al Jazeera

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Updates: Israelis protest for Gaza ceasefire as 78 Palestinians killed - Al JazeeraUpdates: Israelis protest for Gaza ceasefire as 78 Palestinians killed  Al Jazeera

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Iran releases video of Israeli strike on Tehran in June - Al JazeeraIran releases video of Israeli strike on Tehran in June  Al Jazeera

What’s in Trump’s ceasefire proposal and can it end Israel’s war on Gaza? - Al JazeeraWhat’s in Trump’s ceasefire proposal and can it end Israel’s war on Gaza?  Al Jazeera

Updates: Israeli army targets Gaza City with heavy strikes, killing 39 - Al JazeeraUpdates: Israeli army targets Gaza City with heavy strikes, killing 39  Al Jazeera

Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei in first public appearance since Israel war - BBCIran Supreme Leader Khamenei in first public appearance since Israel war  BBC

Brazil’s leader Lula condemns Gaza ‘genocide’ at BRICS - Al JazeeraBrazil’s leader Lula condemns Gaza ‘genocide’ at BRICS  Al Jazeera

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel peace prize at White House meeting - The GuardianNetanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel peace prize at White House meeting  The Guardian

Palestinian factions threaten 'traitor' Abu Shabab over collaboration with Israel - Middle East EyePalestinian factions threaten 'traitor' Abu Shabab over collaboration with Israel  Middle East Eye

Houthis claim Red Sea ship sinking, exchange missiles with Israel - The Washington PostHouthis claim Red Sea ship sinking, exchange missiles with Israel  The Washington Post

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize: ‘He’s forging peace’ - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize: ‘He’s forging peace’ - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

First round of Israel and Hamas ceasefire talks ends without breakthrough - BBCFirst round of Israel and Hamas ceasefire talks ends without breakthrough  BBC

Hezbollah chief says won’t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon - Al JazeeraHezbollah chief says won’t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon  Al Jazeera

Top Israeli Official Says Cease-fire Deal With Hamas Up to 90 Percent Agreed Upon - HaaretzTop Israeli Official Says Cease-fire Deal With Hamas Up to 90 Percent Agreed Upon  Haaretz

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Iran’s devastation has hardened hearts towards the west – even for those with no love of the state | Hossein Hamdieh - The GuardianIran’s devastation has hardened hearts towards the west – even for those with no love of the state | Hossein Hamdieh  The Guardian

5 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza, Military Says - The New York Times5 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza, Military Says  The New York Times

Why we need to retire the term ‘pro-Palestinian’ - Al JazeeraWhy we need to retire the term ‘pro-Palestinian’  Al Jazeera

Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, makes first public appearance since Israel war - The GuardianAli Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, makes first public appearance since Israel war  The Guardian

Iran's president says Tehran open to dialogue with US, accuses Israel of assassination attempt - ReutersIran's president says Tehran open to dialogue with US, accuses Israel of assassination attempt  Reuters

Israel to send team to Gaza talks despite Hamas demands, PM says - BBCIsrael to send team to Gaza talks despite Hamas demands, PM says  BBC

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian claims Israel attempted to assassinate him: ‘Yes, they tried, but…’ | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesIran's President Masoud Pezeshkian claims Israel attempted to assassinate him: ‘Yes, they tried, but…’ | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks - Vatican NewsIsrael to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks  Vatican News

Israel kills more than 300 in Gaza in 48 hours as focus intensifies on GHF - Al JazeeraIsrael kills more than 300 in Gaza in 48 hours as focus intensifies on GHF  Al Jazeera

Israel sends team to Qatar for hostage talks, but deems Hamas demands ‘unacceptable’ - The Times of IsraelIsrael sends team to Qatar for hostage talks, but deems Hamas demands ‘unacceptable’  The Times of Israel

BRICS forum, in Brazil, condemns US, Israeli airstrikes on Iran - The Times of IsraelBRICS forum, in Brazil, condemns US, Israeli airstrikes on Iran  The Times of Israel

Nvidia plans to boost presence in Israel with multibillion-dollar tech campus in north - The Times of IsraelNvidia plans to boost presence in Israel with multibillion-dollar tech campus in north  The Times of Israel

Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started - NPRIran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started  NPR

Former Mossad official details how Israel eliminated Iran's military elite - BBCFormer Mossad official details how Israel eliminated Iran's military elite  BBC

Israeli PM Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize - AxiosIsraeli PM Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize  Axios

Netanyahu Backs Trump’s Vision for Redeveloping Gaza, Says Palestinians Can Leave - Time MagazineNetanyahu Backs Trump’s Vision for Redeveloping Gaza, Says Palestinians Can Leave  Time Magazine

UPDATED: Houthis Attack Commercial Ship in the Red Sea, Israeli Forces Strike Targets in Yemen - USNI NewsUPDATED: Houthis Attack Commercial Ship in the Red Sea, Israeli Forces Strike Targets in Yemen  USNI News

Houthis launch missiles in response to Israel's attack on three ports, power plant in Yemen - MintHouthis launch missiles in response to Israel's attack on three ports, power plant in Yemen  Mint

Report: Iranian ballistic missiles struck five IDF bases during war - The Times of IsraelReport: Iranian ballistic missiles struck five IDF bases during war  The Times of Israel

Israel-Iran conflict updates: Flight carrying over 100 Indian students evacuated to Armenia from Iran lands in Delhi - The HinduIsrael-Iran conflict updates: Flight carrying over 100 Indian students evacuated to Armenia from Iran lands in Delhi  The Hindu

Iran’s president says Israel tried to kill him during 12-day war - Financial TimesIran’s president says Israel tried to kill him during 12-day war  Financial Times

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‘We didn’t wipe them out’: Why Iran is still dangerous even after key strikes - The Times of Israel‘We didn’t wipe them out’: Why Iran is still dangerous even after key strikes  The Times of Israel

Irwin Cotler sounds alarm on erosion of Israel’s greatest protection – its democracy - The Times of IsraelIrwin Cotler sounds alarm on erosion of Israel’s greatest protection – its democracy  The Times of Israel

Israel strikes Houthi targets at Yemen ports, power plant - France 24Israel strikes Houthi targets at Yemen ports, power plant  France 24

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim attack on bulk carrier Magic Seas in the Red Sea - NBC NewsYemen's Houthi rebels claim attack on bulk carrier Magic Seas in the Red Sea  NBC News

Trump and Netanyahu Meet Amid Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiations - The New York TimesTrump and Netanyahu Meet Amid Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiations  The New York Times

Israeli officials think Trump could give them green light to attack Iran again - AxiosIsraeli officials think Trump could give them green light to attack Iran again  Axios

Israel strikes Gaza as ceasefire talks set to begin - CNNIsrael strikes Gaza as ceasefire talks set to begin  CNN

UN expert calls on world to end trade with Israel’s ‘economy of genocide’ - Al JazeeraUN expert calls on world to end trade with Israel’s ‘economy of genocide’  Al Jazeera

‘We have to keep growing:’ Mother of killed Israeli hostage in battle to have a grandchild with his harvested sperm - CNN‘We have to keep growing:’ Mother of killed Israeli hostage in battle to have a grandchild with his harvested sperm  CNN

Katz calls for plan to confine all Gazans in ‘humanitarian city’ to be built over Rafah’s ruins - The Times of IsraelKatz calls for plan to confine all Gazans in ‘humanitarian city’ to be built over Rafah’s ruins  The Times of Israel

US envoy ‘unbelievably’ satisfied with Lebanese response on disarming Hezbollah - The Times of IsraelUS envoy ‘unbelievably’ satisfied with Lebanese response on disarming Hezbollah  The Times of Israel

Trump says Israel has agreed to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire - BBCTrump says Israel has agreed to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire  BBC

Hezbollah chief vows not to surrender weapons under Israeli threats - The Times of IsraelHezbollah chief vows not to surrender weapons under Israeli threats  The Times of Israel

Netanyahu arrives at White House for dinner with Trump - The Times of IsraelNetanyahu arrives at White House for dinner with Trump  The Times of Israel

Updates: Trump warns Israel not to attack Iran as fragile ceasefire holds - Al JazeeraUpdates: Trump warns Israel not to attack Iran as fragile ceasefire holds  Al Jazeera

Visualising 12 days of the Israel-Iran conflict - Al JazeeraVisualising 12 days of the Israel-Iran conflict  Al Jazeera