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Israel launches diplomatic attacks on its Western allies ahead of Palestinian statehood recognition
In an escalating international dispute, Israel launched a series of diplomatic attacks against several of its Western allies as they prepare to recognize a Palestinian state next month.
Israel is studying Hamas' response to a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire and release of half the hostages still held in Gaza, two Israeli officials said, although one source reiterated that all Israeli captives must be freed for the war to end.
The talks in Paris brokered by the United States were the latest effort to reduce tensions between the two longstanding foes, and came after Israel launched airstrikes on the Syrian capital last month.
Germany's foreign minister has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas after a meeting in Indonesia.
Australia and Israel have taken diplomatic efforts against each other as tensions between the two nations over the war in Gaza grow.
Israel has hit back at Norway’s pledge to hand over World Cup qualifier profits to Gaza by warning against raising cash for “terrorist organisations”.
Israel plans to buy two Boeing-made KC-46 military aerial refuelling tankers in a $500 million deal to be financed with U.S. military aid, the Israeli defence ministry said on Wednesday.
In an interview with The New York Times, former Paramount chief Shari Redstone said she saw a silver lining regarding President Donald Trump's lawsuit against CBS News.
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