The Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid arrived in Germany on Sunday and this comes in as his latest diplomatic effort to try and lobby with the Western powers to not sign the nuclear deal with Iran.

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Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid arrived in Germany this Sunday. This comes as part of his latest diplomatic effort to persuade Western powers to forgo nuclear deal with Iran. The nuclear deal has been stagnant since former US President Donald Trump withdrew the deal in 2018.

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Israel PM Yair Lapid visits Germany, persuade west to forgo nuclear deal with Iran

Israel PM Yair Lapid arrives in Germany to persuade West to forgo nuclear deal with Iran

According to a controversial withdrawn rule, If you fall in love with a Palestinian from West Bank, you will have to tell the Israeli government. All foreigners must declare their love interests to the defense Ministry.

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Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid pushed back against suggestions of prosecuting a soldier who likely shot dead Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh during an army operation this year.

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Israel prime minister Yair Lapid is against prosecuting Israeli soldier who may have accidentally shot journalist Abu Akleh. The Journalist was fatally shot during an army operation on May 11.

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Efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal still underway. The government in Tehran has highlighted four new issues. United Nations has urged for regular monitoring of plants.

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Israel has admitted that there is a high possibility that Israeli soldiers could have accidentally killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on the 11th of May. Israel, however, would not be launching a criminal investigation into the findings. WION correspondent Jodie Cohen brings in more information.

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The Palestinian health ministry said on Monday that two Palestinian men were killed by the Israeli army in the West Bank during two different incidents, according to the state news agency. The report identified the victims as 25-year-old Samer Khaled and 26-year-old Yazan Affaneh.&nbsp;

While Khaled lived in the al-Ain refugee camp in Nablus, Affaneh was from Umm al-Sharayet. &nbsp;

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The Palestinian health ministry had earlier&nbsp;expressed concern about the number of deaths in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 2022 as the death toll when it comes to Palestinians rose to 140. The conflicts between the army and Palestinians have also increased resulting in greater casualties on both sides.&nbsp;

According to the Wafa news agency, Khaled was killed by the Israeli forces after conflict broke out&nbsp;during a raid&nbsp;on the Balata refugee camp in Nablus. When no official statement was issued from Israel, the authorities confirmed that the raid did take place and a number of people were arrested.&nbsp;

“During the operation, the forces responded by firing after a shot was fired at them,” the army tweeted.&nbsp;

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On the other hand, Affaneh was killed during army operations in el-Bireh which were aimed at “confiscating funds that were suspected to be destined for terrorism”, according to the army.&nbsp;

“Confrontations erupted in some areas of the West Bank, during which stones were thrown and Molotov cocktails were thrown at the soldiers, who responded by using means to suppress and disperse the demonstrations,” an army spokesperson said during explaining the raids in Umm al-Sharayet.&nbsp;

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The Palestinian health ministry said on Monday that two Palestinian men were killed by the Israeli army in the West Bank during two different incidents, according to the state news agency.

The Palestinian health ministry said on Monday that two Palestinian men were killed by the Israeli army in the West Bank during two different incidents, according to the state news agency. The report identified the victims as 25-year-old Samer Khaled and 26-year-old Yazan Affaneh. While Khaled lived in the al-Ain refugee camp in Nablus, Affaneh was from Umm al-Sharayet. Also read | 'Friendship can solve any problem': Hasina hails India-Bangladesh ties The Palestinian health ministry had earlier expressed concern about the number of deaths in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 2022 as the death toll when it comes to Palestinians rose to 140. The conflicts between the army and Palestinians have also increased resulting in greater casualties on both sides. According to the Wafa news agency, Khaled was killed by the Israeli forces after conflict broke out during a raid on the Balata refugee camp in Nablus. When no official statement was issued from Israel, the authorities confirmed that the raid did take place and a number of people were arrested. “During the operation, the forces responded by firing after a shot was fired at them,” the army tweeted. Also read | Russia to buy rockets and artillery shells from North Korea: US intelligence On the other hand, Affaneh was killed during army operations in el-Bireh which were aimed at “confiscating funds that were suspected to be destined for terrorism”, according to the army. “Confrontations erupted in some areas of the West Bank, during which stones were thrown and Molotov cocktails were thrown at the soldiers, who responded by using means to suppress and disperse the demonstrations,” an army spokesperson said during explaining the raids in Umm al-Sharayet.

Two Palestinians killed by Israeli army during separate raids in West Bank

Israel is all set to ban Boeing 747s and similar aircraft with four engines by March next year in a bid to reduce noise and air pollution. Israel's authority said it had already told the companies that they would not be able to land large airplanes at Tel Aviv airport by summer 2023.

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Israel's President Isaac Herzog is in Germany on a state visit to meet with the President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. On Monday, he attended the anniversary memorial of the athletes killed at the Munich Olympic games 50 years ago.

Germany: 50th anniversary of 1972 Munich attacks, victims' families are compensated

50 years ago this week, at the Munich Olympics, Andre&nbsp;Spitzer, a coach of the Israeli fencing team, was shot and killed by Palestinian terrorists. At the time, Ankie Spitzer, his wife was 26 years old. Ever since, the memories of that day have dominated her life.

The shooting of the Israeli team by members of the Palestinian militant group Black September had shocked the entire world and was largely broadcast live to millions of spectators.

In the end, five of the Palestinian gunmen, one German police officer, and 11 members of the Israeli team were all killed. Authorities from Germany and the Olympics received harsh criticism for how they handled the attack.

"I was only married one year and three months to Andre, we were a young couple, very much in love with a small baby, you know, we were on top of the world," Spitzer told Reuters ahead of a ceremony in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/euro-slips-below-99-cents-for-the-first-time-in-over-two-decades-513155">Germany</a> this week commemorating the&nbsp;massacre.

"I was with him at the&nbsp;Olympics, and I was in the room after they were murdered, just a few hours afterwards, and I looked around, everything was with blood," she said.

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"I said to myself...if they can do this I will never shut up, I will never stop talking about it, only for one reason, so that this will never ever happen again."

It was the beginning of a bloody 24-hour standoff that started with a struggle between the gunmen and unarmed athletes who attempted to defend themselves when the militants infiltrated the thinly guarded Olympic Village in the early hours of September 5, 1972, and forced their way into the Israeli apartments.

The assailants wanted a plane to the Middle East as well as the release of more than 200 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, including radicals Ulrike Meinhof and Andreas Baader of the German Red Army Faction.

German authorities later agreed to take the attackers and several hostages to the airport but the rescue effort was abandoned after police noticed it was being shown on live television.

A second attempt at rescue similarly failed, and a battle that broke out at Furstenfeldbruck Air Base was finally put to an end when the remaining shooters were apprehended.

Spitzer initially declined to attend Monday's ceremony in Munich with other family members and survivors, infuriated by what they saw as pathetic compensation offers from Germany, until a 28 million euro ($28 million) settlement was negotiated last week.

"For me the&nbsp;1972&nbsp;trauma will remain," said Ilana Romano, whose husband Joseph, a weightlifter, was another of the athletes killed in the attack.

"I hope that the world better understands and is ready to do more, and the most important thing is not to support terror and understand that terrorism destroys every good thing."

(With inputs from agencies)

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50 years ago this week, at the Munich Olympics, Andre Spitzer, a coach of the Israeli fencing team, was shot and killed by Palestinian terrorists. At the time, Ankie Spitzer, his wife was 26 years old.

50 years ago this week, at the Munich Olympics, Andre Spitzer, a coach of the Israeli fencing team, was shot and killed by Palestinian terrorists. At the time, Ankie Spitzer, his wife was 26 years old. Ever since, the memories of that day have dominated her life. The shooting of the Israeli team by members of the Palestinian militant group Black September had shocked the entire world and was largely broadcast live to millions of spectators. In the end, five of the Palestinian gunmen, one German police officer, and 11 members of the Israeli team were all killed. Authorities from Germany and the Olympics received harsh criticism for how they handled the attack. "I was only married one year and three months to Andre, we were a young couple, very much in love with a small baby, you know, we were on top of the world," Spitzer told Reuters ahead of a ceremony in Germany this week commemorating the massacre. "I was with him at the Olympics, and I was in the room after they were murdered, just a few hours afterwards, and I looked around, everything was with blood," she said. Also read | Mysterious route of German businessman's aircraft baffles authorities after it crashes into Baltic Sea "I said to myself...if they can do this I will never shut up, I will never stop talking about it, only for one reason, so that this will never ever happen again." It was the beginning of a bloody 24-hour standoff that started with a struggle between the gunmen and unarmed athletes who attempted to defend themselves when the militants infiltrated the thinly guarded Olympic Village in the early hours of September 5, 1972, and forced their way into the Israeli apartments. The assailants wanted a plane to the Middle East as well as the release of more than 200 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, including radicals Ulrike Meinhof and Andreas Baader of the German Red Army Faction. German authorities later agreed to take the attackers and several hostages to the airport but the rescue effort was abandoned after police noticed it was being shown on live television. A second attempt at rescue similarly failed, and a battle that broke out at Furstenfeldbruck Air Base was finally put to an end when the remaining shooters were apprehended. Spitzer initially declined to attend Monday's ceremony in Munich with other family members and survivors, infuriated by what they saw as pathetic compensation offers from Germany, until a 28 million euro ($28 million) settlement was negotiated last week. "For me the 1972 trauma will remain," said Ilana Romano, whose husband Joseph, a weightlifter, was another of the athletes killed in the attack. "I hope that the world better understands and is ready to do more, and the most important thing is not to support terror and understand that terrorism destroys every good thing." (With inputs from agencies) Also WATCH | Oil prices climb more than $1 per barrel ahead of OPEC+ meeting today

Israeli survivors of the Munich Olympic massacre recall the horror, 50 years on

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The Aleppo airport in northern Syria was the target of several Israeli raids on Wednesday, according to the official SANA news agency, which also reported material damage.&nbsp;

According to the service, "the Israeli enemy targeted Aleppo International Airport with missile fire at around 2000 hours (1700 GMT), causing some material damage at the heart of the facility." &nbsp;No mention of casualties was done. Earlier, SANA had noted "the sound of explosions" nearby.&nbsp;

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There was an attack, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which is located in Britain and gets its information from a vast network of sources on the ground.

According to the report, four Israeli missiles were fired toward the airport's runway and depots thought to house Iranian-supplied missiles. The Observatory claimed the strikes had caused explosions and fires but did not disclose any injuries.&nbsp;

Additionally, SANA said on Wednesday that "enemy" missiles had been deflected above the capital of Damascus by anti-aircraft defences. Israeli rockets, according to state television, were used. SANA reported last Thursday that a series of Israeli airstrikes on the western Hama and Tartus districts resulted in the injuries of two civilians.

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They were among the heaviest Israeli raids against Iranian-aligned forces in Syria, according to the Observatory. Israel has launched hundreds of airstrikes against its northern neighbour since the Syrian Civil War broke out in 2011, targeting both government forces as well as partner forces backed by Iran and Hezbollah fighters.&nbsp;

Israel has admitted to carrying out hundreds of strikes, despite rarely commenting on specific ones. The Israeli military has defended the move as being vital to stop Iran, Israel's archenemy, from establishing itself at its doorstep.

(with inputs from agencies) 
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The Aleppo airport in northern Syria was the target of several Israeli raids on Wednesday, according to the official SANA news agency, which also reported material damage.

The Aleppo airport in northern Syria was the target of several Israeli raids on Wednesday, according to the official SANA news agency, which also reported material damage. According to the service, "the Israeli enemy targeted Aleppo International Airport with missile fire at around 2000 hours (1700 GMT), causing some material damage at the heart of the facility." No mention of casualties was done. Earlier, SANA had noted "the sound of explosions" nearby. BREAKING: Israel just bombed Aleppo International Airport in Syria. Aleppo is Syria's economic hub. This is after they bombed Damascus International Airport two months ago. Israel is an aggressive bully that exports terrorism then plays the victim. pic.twitter.com/wMMmwzkZad — Richard Medhurst (@richimedhurst) August 31, 2022 × There was an attack, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which is located in Britain and gets its information from a vast network of sources on the ground. According to the report, four Israeli missiles were fired toward the airport's runway and depots thought to house Iranian-supplied missiles. The Observatory claimed the strikes had caused explosions and fires but did not disclose any injuries. Additionally, SANA said on Wednesday that "enemy" missiles had been deflected above the capital of Damascus by anti-aircraft defences. Israeli rockets, according to state television, were used. SANA reported last Thursday that a series of Israeli airstrikes on the western Hama and Tartus districts resulted in the injuries of two civilians. Also Read: US approves Moderna and Pfizer shots targeting omicron variant of Covid They were among the heaviest Israeli raids against Iranian-aligned forces in Syria, according to the Observatory. Israel has launched hundreds of airstrikes against its northern neighbour since the Syrian Civil War broke out in 2011, targeting both government forces as well as partner forces backed by Iran and Hezbollah fighters. Israel has admitted to carrying out hundreds of strikes, despite rarely commenting on specific ones. The Israeli military has defended the move as being vital to stop Iran, Israel's archenemy, from establishing itself at its doorstep. (with inputs from agencies)

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As speculations over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal continue to mount, Israel has now said that the head of its Mossad Spy Agency will meet US officials and will participate in closed-door meetings.

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Iran is reviewing the United States’ response to an EU-drafted agreement that would restore the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and Western nations. As speculations over the revival of the nuke deal continue to mount, Israel has now said that its spy chief will meet US officials and will participate in closed-door meetings.

Israel ramps up pressure on US over nuclear deal, spy chief to meet officials

As speculations over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal continue to mount, Israel has now said that its spy chief will meet US officials and will participate in closed-door meetings.

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Israel has the largest percentage of vegans per capita globally. Tel Aviv's Freedom Farm promotes veganism to all visitors. The farm is a safe haven for abused and rescued animals.

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As the Iran deal inches potentially closer, a reporter has claimed that over the past two months Israeli force jets have successfully entered Iranian airspace multiple times.

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Palestinian president Abbas is on 3-day visit to Ankara and met Erdogan. Turkiye's President Erdogan said warming Israel ties won't affect Palestine support and assured Palestine of its continued support.

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Archaeologists have discovered a 1,200-year-old estate in Israel’s southern Negev desert with unique underground structures that helped its owners fight the summer heat, Associated Press reported. It offers a unique glimpse into the life of wealthy residents of the Negev region, the country’s antiquities authority said Tuesday. The discovery was made in the Bedouin town of Rahat and dates to the early Islamic period in the 8th or 9th century, the authority said.

The sprawling property is believed to have been owned by a wealthy landowner. The luxury home has a courtyard and features four wings with several rooms. Walls and floors were adorned with finely coloured frescoes in one of the wings, while other rooms featured very large ovens that were most likely used for cooking. Shards of decorated glass serving dishes were also discovered.

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However, the most striking feature of the mansion are the subterranean stone vaults which were supposedly used to escape the harsh heat and store items at cooler temperatures. An opening from the vaulted rooms also leads to a cistern where cool drinking water could be accessed by the residents.

"The luxurious estate and the unique impressive underground vaults are evidence of the owners’ means. Their high status and wealth allowed them to build a luxurious mansion that served as a residence and for entertaining," the excavation directors said in a statement.

Eli Eskosido, the director of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), said the discovery was generating “interest and excitement" among the local community. Eskosido said the IAA and the Authority for the Development and Settlement of the Bedouin are planning to "conserve and exhibit the finds to the general public.”

The&nbsp;public would be able to access the site for free tours, including family digging and sieving activities, the IAA added.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Archaeologists have discovered a 1,200-year-old estate in Israel’s southern Negev desert with unique underground structures that helped its owners fight the summer heat, Associated Press reported.

Archaeologists have discovered a 1,200-year-old estate in Israel’s southern Negev desert with unique underground structures that helped its owners fight the summer heat, Associated Press reported. It offers a unique glimpse into the life of wealthy residents of the Negev region, the country’s antiquities authority said Tuesday. The discovery was made in the Bedouin town of Rahat and dates to the early Islamic period in the 8th or 9th century, the authority said. The sprawling property is believed to have been owned by a wealthy landowner. The luxury home has a courtyard and features four wings with several rooms. Walls and floors were adorned with finely coloured frescoes in one of the wings, while other rooms featured very large ovens that were most likely used for cooking. Shards of decorated glass serving dishes were also discovered. Also Read | Breathtaking scenes after rare snowfall in Israel, Jordan and other Mediterranean regions; misery for refugees However, the most striking feature of the mansion are the subterranean stone vaults which were supposedly used to escape the harsh heat and store items at cooler temperatures. An opening from the vaulted rooms also leads to a cistern where cool drinking water could be accessed by the residents. "The luxurious estate and the unique impressive underground vaults are evidence of the owners’ means. Their high status and wealth allowed them to build a luxurious mansion that served as a residence and for entertaining," the excavation directors said in a statement. Eli Eskosido, the director of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), said the discovery was generating “interest and excitement" among the local community. Eskosido said the IAA and the Authority for the Development and Settlement of the Bedouin are planning to "conserve and exhibit the finds to the general public.” The public would be able to access the site for free tours, including family digging and sieving activities, the IAA added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Following months of cordial&nbsp;relations, Turkiye&nbsp;and Israel announced on Wednesday that they would re-appoint their respective ambassadors, more than four years after they were first called back.

After 60 Palestinians were killed by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/palestine-president-mahmoud-abbas-accuses-israel-of-holocaust-507848">Israeli forces</a> during demonstrations against the inauguration of the American embassy in Jerusalem on the Gaza border in 2018, the two regional nations removed their diplomats.

However, they have been making efforts to repair their long-broken relationship, with energy emerging as a crucial area for prospective cooperation.

According to the office of Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, the two nations have resolved differences to resume full diplomatic relations.

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"It was decided to&nbsp;once&nbsp;again upgrade the level of the relations between the two countries to that of full diplomatic ties&nbsp;and&nbsp;to return&nbsp;ambassadors&nbsp;and&nbsp;consuls general," Lapid's office said in a statement following a conversation between the prime minister&nbsp;and&nbsp;Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.

"Upgrading relations will contribute to deepening ties between the two peoples, expanding economic, trade,&nbsp;and&nbsp;cultural ties,&nbsp;and&nbsp;strengthening regional stability," it added.

Following more than a decade of tense relations, President Isaac Herzog of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-accuses-hamas-of-using-tunnel-to-cross-into-israel-507568">Israel </a>and both foreign ministers' visits to Turkiye in March worked to improve relations.

Both Turkiye&nbsp;and Israel reported that Erdogan and Lapid spoke on the phone on Wednesday, expressing their delight with the development of their relations and congratulating one another on their choice to select ambassadors.

Separate readouts from the two sides quoted Erdogan as saying that the appropriate steps to designate the ambassador would be taken as soon as feasible and Lapid as saying that the ties' development would result in successes in trade and tourism.

The appointment of ambassadors is one of the milestones in the normalisation of relations, according to Mevlut Cavusoglu, the Turkish foreign minister.

"Such a positive step came from&nbsp;Israel&nbsp;as a result of these efforts,&nbsp;and&nbsp;as&nbsp;Turkiye, we also decided to&nbsp;appoint&nbsp;an ambassador to&nbsp;Israel, to Tel Aviv," Cavusoglu said at a news conference in Ankara, adding&nbsp;Turkey&nbsp;was selecting someone.

Two years after the so-called Abraham Accords, which saw relations normalised between Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Morocco, the move was approved. It comes as Israel has attempted to strengthen relationships with regional nations.

In order to mend fences with bitter adversaries, Turkiye&nbsp;also launched a charm drive in 2020, reaching out to Egypt, the UAE, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. Although officials claim that normalisation efforts with Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are progressing well, efforts with Cairo have so far not generated much success.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Following months of cordial relations, Turkiye and Israel announced on Wednesday that they would re-appoint their respective ambassadors, more than four years after they were first called back.

Following months of cordial relations, Turkiye and Israel announced on Wednesday that they would re-appoint their respective ambassadors, more than four years after they were first called back. After 60 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces during demonstrations against the inauguration of the American embassy in Jerusalem on the Gaza border in 2018, the two regional nations removed their diplomats. However, they have been making efforts to repair their long-broken relationship, with energy emerging as a crucial area for prospective cooperation. According to the office of Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, the two nations have resolved differences to resume full diplomatic relations. Israel's Prime Minister Yair Lapid. Photo credits: Reuters "It was decided to once again upgrade the level of the relations between the two countries to that of full diplomatic ties and to return ambassadors and consuls general," Lapid's office said in a statement following a conversation between the prime minister and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. "Upgrading relations will contribute to deepening ties between the two peoples, expanding economic, trade, and cultural ties, and strengthening regional stability," it added. Following more than a decade of tense relations, President Isaac Herzog of Israel and both foreign ministers' visits to Turkiye in March worked to improve relations. Both Turkiye and Israel reported that Erdogan and Lapid spoke on the phone on Wednesday, expressing their delight with the development of their relations and congratulating one another on their choice to select ambassadors. Separate readouts from the two sides quoted Erdogan as saying that the appropriate steps to designate the ambassador would be taken as soon as feasible and Lapid as saying that the ties' development would result in successes in trade and tourism. The appointment of ambassadors is one of the milestones in the normalisation of relations, according to Mevlut Cavusoglu, the Turkish foreign minister. "Such a positive step came from Israel as a result of these efforts, and as Turkiye, we also decided to appoint an ambassador to Israel, to Tel Aviv," Cavusoglu said at a news conference in Ankara, adding Turkey was selecting someone. Two years after the so-called Abraham Accords, which saw relations normalised between Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Morocco, the move was approved. It comes as Israel has attempted to strengthen relationships with regional nations. In order to mend fences with bitter adversaries, Turkiye also launched a charm drive in 2020, reaching out to Egypt, the UAE, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. Although officials claim that normalisation efforts with Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are progressing well, efforts with Cairo have so far not generated much success. (With inputs from agencies) Also watch | Zelensky: Zaporizhzhia 'catastrophe' would threaten Europe

After a four-year lull, Turkiye and Israel will appoint ambassadors once more

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