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By Ramzy Baroud  

Trump’s unexpected embrace of diplomacy with Iran has thrown Netanyahu off balance and exposed cracks in the US-Israel “special relationship.”

As usual, US President Donald Trump has given all sides enough talking points to sway the argument in their favor.

In his White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on…

The next German government, likely to be led by the centre-right CDU, is expected to be tougher on migration.

Germany has suspended the admission of refugees through a United Nations programme, according to a document seen by the Reuters news agency, as a new conservative-led coalition government prepares to take office.

Reuters reported on Tuesday that the Federal Ministry of the Interior had made the decision as negotiations between the centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU) and the…

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb was removed by security after shouting disrupted proceedings. Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen and other ex-security officials were present to show support for Bar.

The President of the Israeli Supreme Court suspended a high-profile hearing on Monday regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, following…

In a news conference on April 7, United States President Donald Trump said there were direct talks between Iran and his administration on the future of Tehran’s nuclear programme.

“We’re having direct talks with Iran,” Trump said. “On Saturday, we have a very big meeting.”

Iran denied the direct talks but admitted talks were set to take place through Omani mediation.

Trump’s announcement came as a surprise to many, as Iran has long refused to hold direct talks. So, has…