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Shirit Avitan Cohen

The Prime Minister’s Office has begun talks with local authority heads in northern Israel regarding the possibility that schools will not open on Sept. 1.
After Gideon Sa’ar splits from alliance with Benny Gantz, the PM said to view him as “right-wing insurance” for shaky government.
An interview with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, days after Israel’s credit rating was downgraded for the first time.
Israeli lawyer, actress and model Linor Abargil, who herself was assaulted at the age of 18, says it has been her life’s mission to speak up against gender-based violence.
For several weeks, officials brainstormed on a name for the conflict that would reflect the right message in the international arena.
“The Cabinet’s priority is to continue the ground operation in the Strip, even if it means meeting U.S. demands for the supply of fuel and aid.”
Israel “can economically choke Hamas and Hezbollah, but it needs to take immediate action.”
The requests followed Israel’s U.S. Visa Waiver Program pilot program, which allowed Palestinian Americans to enter Israel without a visa for trips shorter than 90 days.
Gil Bringer is the Israeli official who has been coordinating the delicate and complicated talks to have Israel admitted to the lucrative program. He now believes that it is within reach and will benefit both sides.
In February, the government announced that nine communities in Judea and Samaria would get official status.
The prime minister’s diplomatic stops will include Turkey, Cyprus and the U.N. headquarters.
“The U.S. can’t have it both ways with Smotrich,” according to a government source.