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March 23, 2015

Iran hardliners accuse foreign minister of falling into a 'trap' over nuclear deal

Critics take aim at Mohammad Javad Zarif's negotiating stategy, accusing him of implicitly conceding that Iran's nuclear ambitions threaten world peace
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Published on March 23, 2015 06:35

March 19, 2015

On the Golan Heights an Isil flag would bring jihad to Israel's back door

Below the occupied Golan Heights, the many rebel groups of Syria remind Israelis how close to home Islamist extremists are - and help explain their votes for Netanyahu
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Published on March 19, 2015 09:06

March 18, 2015

As Netanyahu no longer talks peace, Israel is set for paralysis

King Bibi finds it safer to be the man with no answers to Israel's problems, says David Blair in Tel Aviv
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Published on March 18, 2015 23:20

Israeli election results: How did Benjamin Netanyahu pull off surprise victory?

Mr Netanyahu's late surge can be attributed to his campaign making use of his vulnerability, targeting Right-wing voters who had abandoned Likud for various parties positioned even further along the hardline spectrum
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Published on March 18, 2015 02:03

March 17, 2015

Benjamin Netanyahu claims 'great victory' in Israel election

Israel election results: Likud and Zionist Union neck and neck in exit polls - live
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Published on March 17, 2015 15:06

Israel election: Benjamin Netanyahu complains of US 'smear campaign'

As Israel goes to the polls, the Israeli prime minister complains of a conspiracy to remove him from power
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Published on March 17, 2015 12:20

Israel election coverage of the vote and results - live

The country goes to the polls in what has been a tight race. Will Benjamin Netanyahu remain prime minister? Follow the latest developments here
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Published on March 17, 2015 11:29

March 15, 2015

One of these politicians will come out on top in Israel's election. But which one will dare to mention Palestine?

Will it be Bougie or Bibi? In a country where every front-rank politician seems to have a nickname, the two contenders for Israel’s premiership in Monday's election are universally known by their short and similar sobriquets.
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Published on March 15, 2015 23:00

March 12, 2015

Americans are 'back-stabbers' and 'tricksters' says Iran's leader after Senate letter

Republicans are unrepentant over the letter warning that a future president might revoke a nuclear deal with Iran. But Ayatollah Khamenei did not condemn the talks and experts believe an agreement remains possible
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Published on March 12, 2015 10:23

How Israel's pivotal election will decide the country's next prime minister

David Blair explains what happens after votes are counted on Tuesday - and how Benjamin Netanyahu's career hangs in the balance
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Published on March 12, 2015 01:00

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