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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh blamed Israel for the shooting, saying “Israel has an open account with the Palestinians, it has moved the war overseas,” insinuating that Hamas would move its terror operations against Israel overseas as well.

Consortium of four leading Indian companies awarded three-year license with option for extension • Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz plans to step up efforts to attract international investors.

The new route will significantly cut the travel time between Israel and India, while highlighting growing ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

The curtain might have closed on the 2018 winter Olympics, but for Israel and South Korea, collaboration is on the rise.

Former deputy permanent representative to the United Nations David Roet indicated that Malaysia would not be establishing diplomatic ties with Israel anytime soon, although he did meet with senior Malaysian officials. Roet reportedly told the officials that Israel is open to relations and does not view Malaysia as an enemy.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel’s $500 million Spike missile deal with India is back on after the pact’s reported cancellation last November.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to India is occurring against the backdrop of a massive and still growing river of defense sales and technology transfers from Jerusalem to New Delhi.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is “revolutionizing” ties between the nations as the two leaders signed nine bilateral agreements on Monday in New Delhi.

Netanyahu arrives in India to a warm welcome.

India will purchase Spike anti-tank missiles from Israel after initially canceling a $525 million missile deal with an Israeli firm last year.