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Oren Levi

Oren Levi

Oren Levi knows this region the way only a native can. Based in Tel Aviv, he has spent years covering the complexities of Israel and the Palestinian territories for some of the country's leading newspapers and television channels. Sharp, well-sourced and relentlessly on the ground, he brought that expertise to Mena Today two years ago, and hasn't looked up from the story since.

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Eisenkot: Trump’s aid cut shows Netanyahu “must go”

Israel

Eisenkot: Trump’s aid cut shows Netanyahu “must go”

Israel’s main opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot seized on Donald Trump’s announcement that US security funding to Israel will end, calling it proof that Benjamin Netanyahu can no longer be trusted and must be replaced.

The 19 seats no one wants, but everyone needs

Israel

The 19 seats no one wants, but everyone needs

Outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called for a broad coalition that excludes Israel’s Arab parties, claiming the right to lead it after his Likud party finished first in the election. The Arab parties, meanwhile, urged the opposition to “accept reality” and rely on their votes.

Netanyahu hints at major move against Palestinian Authority

Israel

Netanyahu hints at major move against Palestinian Authority

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that a “very big surprise” awaits the Palestinian Authority, hours after ordering a major military operation in the occupied West Bank following a deadly attack on Israeli soldiers.

Israel readies sweeping West Bank offensive days before election

Israel

Israel readies sweeping West Bank offensive days before election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that a large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank is on the way, after two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shooting attack in Hebron just days before Tuesday’s general election.

Hamas extortion in Gaza continues

Gaza

Hamas extortion in Gaza continues

Israel on Thursday accused Hamas of running a system of taxes and threats that is pushing traders to stop delivering goods to Gaza. 

Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem

Israel

Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem

Colombia inaugurated its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, joining a small group of countries that have their embassies in a city whose status as Israel's capital is not recognized by most of the international community.

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