Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid distanced the government from the NSO Group, a firm blacklisted this week by the United States over alleged misuse of its phone-hacking spyware.

Israeli foreign minister Yair Lapid distances government from blacklisted NSO Group

In a city with deep political, religious, and cultural divisions, a small group of Israelis Jews and Palestinian&nbsp;Arabs in Jerusalem are attempting to break the barrier by learning Hebrew and Arabic from each other based on the idea of speed dating.

About 20 students meet weekly at a 19th-century villa. Sitting face to face, Jews and Arabs practice each other’s language by reading out from cards with simple situations, prompting a conversation between them.

When a whistle sounds every 20 minutes, participants rotate with new partners across tables arranged under colourful murals.

The project was started in 2019 by Maya Giz, a Hebrew teacher, and Sahar Mukhemar, a Palestinian sports instructor and a former student of hers.

The founders say that the meetings help the Palestinians improve their Hebrew language skills required for dealing with Israeli officials, and the Jews gain a better understanding of Arabic.

“Palestinians in Jerusalem don’t study Hebrew in school, in any way. And it's the same for Israelis - if they do study Arabic, it's an Arabic you can't use. Therefore, we came up with this initiative, you can call it a civil initiative, that directly meets this need of the ability to communicate with each other in each other's language. Out of this, the real important thing emerges - the meeting and the acquaintance,” Giz told news agency Reuters.

Sahar Mukhemar, the project co-founder and co-manager, said the basic objective of the project is to popularise Hebrew language within Arabs and vice-versa.

“The reason I wanted to create this thing, I felt this need within me personally, was the absence of the Hebrew language within Arabs for many reasons. For example, if they need to go to a hospital or mall or just need to get by with the language. So, I felt this need within me when I learned Hebrew, I saw that the students themselves need to practice the language and not only learn it, and from here came the idea to address the need for language exchange, Arabs and Jews together,” Mukhemar told Reuters.

Most Palestinians in Jerusalem live in the city’s east, an area captured by Israel in the 1967 Middle East war. Only basic Hebrew is studied in East Jerusalem schools. That makes it difficult for Palestinians to reach a very high skill level in the language.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a city with deep political, religious, and cultural divisions, a small group of Israelis Jews and Palestinian Arabs in Jerusalem are attempting to break the barrier by learning Hebrew and Arabic from each other based on the idea of speed dating.

In a city with deep political, religious, and cultural divisions, a small group of Israelis Jews and Palestinian Arabs in Jerusalem are attempting to break the barrier by learning Hebrew and Arabic from each other based on the idea of speed dating. About 20 students meet weekly at a 19th-century villa. Sitting face to face, Jews and Arabs practice each other’s language by reading out from cards with simple situations, prompting a conversation between them. When a whistle sounds every 20 minutes, participants rotate with new partners across tables arranged under colourful murals. The project was started in 2019 by Maya Giz, a Hebrew teacher, and Sahar Mukhemar, a Palestinian sports instructor and a former student of hers. The founders say that the meetings help the Palestinians improve their Hebrew language skills required for dealing with Israeli officials, and the Jews gain a better understanding of Arabic. “Palestinians in Jerusalem don’t study Hebrew in school, in any way. And it's the same for Israelis - if they do study Arabic, it's an Arabic you can't use. Therefore, we came up with this initiative, you can call it a civil initiative, that directly meets this need of the ability to communicate with each other in each other's language. Out of this, the real important thing emerges - the meeting and the acquaintance,” Giz told news agency Reuters. Sahar Mukhemar, the project co-founder and co-manager, said the basic objective of the project is to popularise Hebrew language within Arabs and vice-versa. “The reason I wanted to create this thing, I felt this need within me personally, was the absence of the Hebrew language within Arabs for many reasons. For example, if they need to go to a hospital or mall or just need to get by with the language. So, I felt this need within me when I learned Hebrew, I saw that the students themselves need to practice the language and not only learn it, and from here came the idea to address the need for language exchange, Arabs and Jews together,” Mukhemar told Reuters. Most Palestinians in Jerusalem live in the city’s east, an area captured by Israel in the 1967 Middle East war. Only basic Hebrew is studied in East Jerusalem schools. That makes it difficult for Palestinians to reach a very high skill level in the language. (With inputs from agencies)

Breaking barriers: Jews and Arabs in Jerusalem learn each other’s language—‘speed dating’ style

Tensions between Israel and Iran continue to simmer, Israel has now accused Iran of launching attacks on Israelis visiting other countries. According to sources, Iran has been seeking to harm Israelis via cyber attacks.

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Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Saturday distanced the government from the NSO Group, a firm blacklisted this week by the United States over alleged misuse of its phone hacking spyware.

An investigation by 17 media organisations published in July said NSO's Pegasus software had targeted smartphones of journalists, rights activists and government officials in several countries.

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The company sends its products abroad under licences from Israel's Defence Ministry, which has launched its own probe of the company's practices after the alleged software misuse emerged.

No results have been announced and Israel has given no indication so far that it was considering limiting the scope of NSO's exports.

"NSO is a private company, it is not a governmental project and therefore even if it is designated, it has nothing to do with the policies of the Israeli government," Lapid told a news conference in Jerusalem. "I don't think there is another country in the world which has such strict rules according to cyber warfare and that is imposing those rules more than Israel and we will continue to do so."

His comments are the first made publicly by a senior Israeli minister since the US&nbsp;Commerce Department announced the blacklisting on Wednesday.

In the past, NSO Group has been accused of selling hacking tools to authoritarian regimes. NSO says it only sells its products to law enforcement and intelligence agencies and takes steps to curb abuse.

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Its inclusion on the US&nbsp;list, for engaging in activities contrary to US&nbsp;national security or foreign policy interests, means that exports to them from US counterparts are restricted.

NSO has said it was "dismayed" by the US&nbsp;decision and that it has ended contracts with government agencies that misused products it promotes as legitimate tools to help crime-fighting authorities battle terrorism.

Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Saturday distanced the government from the NSO Group, a firm blacklisted this week by the United States over alleged misuse of its phone hacking spyware.

Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Saturday distanced the government from the NSO Group, a firm blacklisted this week by the United States over alleged misuse of its phone hacking spyware. An investigation by 17 media organisations published in July said NSO's Pegasus software had targeted smartphones of journalists, rights activists and government officials in several countries. Also Read | 5 takeaways from the first days of the climate summit The company sends its products abroad under licences from Israel's Defence Ministry, which has launched its own probe of the company's practices after the alleged software misuse emerged. No results have been announced and Israel has given no indication so far that it was considering limiting the scope of NSO's exports. "NSO is a private company, it is not a governmental project and therefore even if it is designated, it has nothing to do with the policies of the Israeli government," Lapid told a news conference in Jerusalem. "I don't think there is another country in the world which has such strict rules according to cyber warfare and that is imposing those rules more than Israel and we will continue to do so." His comments are the first made publicly by a senior Israeli minister since the US Commerce Department announced the blacklisting on Wednesday. In the past, NSO Group has been accused of selling hacking tools to authoritarian regimes. NSO says it only sells its products to law enforcement and intelligence agencies and takes steps to curb abuse. Also Read | More than 150 Houthis dead in Yemen raids, says Saudi coalition Its inclusion on the US list, for engaging in activities contrary to US national security or foreign policy interests, means that exports to them from US counterparts are restricted. NSO has said it was "dismayed" by the US decision and that it has ended contracts with government agencies that misused products it promotes as legitimate tools to help crime-fighting authorities battle terrorism.

Israeli foreign minister distances government from blacklisted NSO Group

After approving the budget for 2021, Israel's lawmakers approved a spending plan for 2022 as well. PM Naftali Bennett tweeted saying Israel was back on track after the package was approved.

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Israel advances plans to build around 3,000 settler homes in the occupied West Bank, defying the US' strongest criticism to date of such projects.

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Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has warned that if Israel attacks Iran, it would face severe economic consequences.

“Instead of allocating a $1.5 billion budget for atrocities against Iran, the Zionist regime should focus on providing tens of thousands of billions of dollars funding to repair the damage that is going to be caused by Iran’s shocking response,” Shamkhani tweeted Sunday.

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Shamkhani tweeted the message in Persian, Hebrew, English, and Arabic, apparently to ensure that the message got to the right people.

The official did not go into detail on Iran's hypothetical response to a hypothetical Israeli attack.&nbsp; 
 
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On October 18, Israel's media claimed that the extra funds, which are expected to be authorised by the cabinet in November, would be used to purchase planes, intelligence-gathering drones, and munitions for a hit against fortified Iranian nuclear facilities. 
 
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Since June, Iran has paused talks with international powers over the restoration of the 2015 nuclear accord, known as the JCPOA, as it enriches uranium and builds a stockpile that might shorten the time it takes to create a nuclear weapon.

Since August, Israeli authorities have warned that if no other choices are available, they will "do it alone" to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has warned that if Israel attacks Iran, it would face severe economic consequences. “Instead of allocating a $1.

Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has warned that if Israel attacks Iran, it would face severe economic consequences. “Instead of allocating a $1.5 billion budget for atrocities against Iran, the Zionist regime should focus on providing tens of thousands of billions of dollars funding to repair the damage that is going to be caused by Iran’s shocking response,” Shamkhani tweeted Sunday. Instead of allocating 1.5 billion dollars budget for atrocities against #Iran, the Zionist regime should focus on providing tens of thousands of billion dollars funding to repair the damage that is going to be caused by Iran's shocking response. — علی شمخانی (@alishamkhani_ir) October 24, 2021 × Shamkhani tweeted the message in Persian, Hebrew, English, and Arabic, apparently to ensure that the message got to the right people. The official did not go into detail on Iran's hypothetical response to a hypothetical Israeli attack. Also read | Iran to launch Arak nuclear research reactor 'within a year' On October 18, Israel's media claimed that the extra funds, which are expected to be authorised by the cabinet in November, would be used to purchase planes, intelligence-gathering drones, and munitions for a hit against fortified Iranian nuclear facilities. Watch: Since June, Iran has paused talks with international powers over the restoration of the 2015 nuclear accord, known as the JCPOA, as it enriches uranium and builds a stockpile that might shorten the time it takes to create a nuclear weapon. Since August, Israeli authorities have warned that if no other choices are available, they will "do it alone" to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. (With inputs from agencies)

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Israel on Sunday announced plans to build more residences for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, drawing immediate condemnation from Palestinians, peace activists and neighbouring Jordan.

The announcement from the housing and construction ministry in right-wing Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's government said tenders had been published for 1,355 homes in the West Bank, which has been occupied by Israel since the 1967 Six-Day War.

Those new homes add to the more than 2,000 residences which defence sources have said in August would be authorised for West Bank settlers.

Final approval is expected from the defence ministry this week for those homes.

Palestinian prime minister Mohammed Shtayyeh, speaking at a weekly cabinet meeting, called on world nations, and especially the United States, to "confront" Israel over the "aggression" that settlement construction poses for the Palestinian people.

The Palestinian Authority will be keenly watching for a response from US President Joe Biden's administration, which has said it opposes unilateral Israeli settlement construction as an obstacle to the two-state solution to the conflict.

About 475,000 Israeli Jews live in settlements in the West Bank, which are considered illegal under international law, on land Palestinians claim as part of their future state.

'Wake up'

Jordan, a key Israeli security partner with whom Bennett has sought to improve ties since taking office in June, condemned the announcement as "a violation of international law."

Jordanian foreign ministry spokesman Haitham Abu Al-Ful blasted settlement construction and general "confiscation" of Palestinian land as "illegitimate."

Anti-occupation group Peace Now said Sunday's announcement proved that Bennett's ideologically diverse coalition, which ousted ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu's pro-settlement government in June, was not "a government of change."

"This government clearly continues Netanyahu's policy of de facto annexation," Peace Now said, calling on Bennett's left-wing governing partners, the Labor and Meretz parties, to "wake up and demand the wild building in settlements cease immediately."

Bennett, the former head of a settler lobby group, opposes Palestinian statehood.

He has ruled out formal peace talks with the Palestinian Authority during his tenure, saying he prefers to focus on economic improvements.

The tenders come after Israel last week gave approval for 4,000 Palestinians to register as residents of the West Bank, the first such move in the Israeli-occupied territory in 12 years.

The new Jewish homes are to be built in seven settlements, according to the statement from the Housing and Construction Ministry.

Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank and annexed east Jerusalem has continued under every Israeli government since 1967.

However, construction accelerated in the last few years under Netanyahu, with a significant boom during former president Donald Trump's US administration, accused of egregious pro-Israel bias by Palestinians.&nbsp;

Israel on Sunday announced plans to build more residences for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, drawing immediate condemnation from Palestinians, peace activists and neighbouring Jordan.

Israel on Sunday announced plans to build more residences for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, drawing immediate condemnation from Palestinians, peace activists and neighbouring Jordan. The announcement from the housing and construction ministry in right-wing Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's government said tenders had been published for 1,355 homes in the West Bank, which has been occupied by Israel since the 1967 Six-Day War. Those new homes add to the more than 2,000 residences which defence sources have said in August would be authorised for West Bank settlers. Final approval is expected from the defence ministry this week for those homes. Palestinian prime minister Mohammed Shtayyeh, speaking at a weekly cabinet meeting, called on world nations, and especially the United States, to "confront" Israel over the "aggression" that settlement construction poses for the Palestinian people. The Palestinian Authority will be keenly watching for a response from US President Joe Biden's administration, which has said it opposes unilateral Israeli settlement construction as an obstacle to the two-state solution to the conflict. About 475,000 Israeli Jews live in settlements in the West Bank, which are considered illegal under international law, on land Palestinians claim as part of their future state. 'Wake up' Jordan, a key Israeli security partner with whom Bennett has sought to improve ties since taking office in June, condemned the announcement as "a violation of international law." Jordanian foreign ministry spokesman Haitham Abu Al-Ful blasted settlement construction and general "confiscation" of Palestinian land as "illegitimate." Anti-occupation group Peace Now said Sunday's announcement proved that Bennett's ideologically diverse coalition, which ousted ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu's pro-settlement government in June, was not "a government of change." "This government clearly continues Netanyahu's policy of de facto annexation," Peace Now said, calling on Bennett's left-wing governing partners, the Labor and Meretz parties, to "wake up and demand the wild building in settlements cease immediately." Bennett, the former head of a settler lobby group, opposes Palestinian statehood. He has ruled out formal peace talks with the Palestinian Authority during his tenure, saying he prefers to focus on economic improvements. The tenders come after Israel last week gave approval for 4,000 Palestinians to register as residents of the West Bank, the first such move in the Israeli-occupied territory in 12 years. The new Jewish homes are to be built in seven settlements, according to the statement from the Housing and Construction Ministry. Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank and annexed east Jerusalem has continued under every Israeli government since 1967. However, construction accelerated in the last few years under Netanyahu, with a significant boom during former president Donald Trump's US administration, accused of egregious pro-Israel bias by Palestinians.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope on Friday that new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will continue in his predecessor's footsteps to maintain close and 'trustworthy' ties with his country, as the two leaders meet for their first meeting.

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Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time today for talks focusing on iran and other regional security issues. The two leaders met at russia's black sea resort in Sochi.

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett meets Russian President Vladimir Putin

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visited Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first on Friday for talks expected to focus on Iran.

Naftali took office in June, following Benjamin Netanyahu who was in power for 12 years and had close ties with Putin.

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Russian state television aired footage of the pair meeting ahead of the talks in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi.&nbsp;

Putin said the two countries have "unique" ties and hoped for "continuity" of the "trusting relationship" he developed with Israel's previous government.&nbsp;

Bennett told Putin that Israel views him as "a true friend of the Jewish people" and praised the Soviet war effort in fighting Nazi Germany.&nbsp;

He said the pair will discuss the "situation in Syria and our efforts to prevent a breakthrough in Iran's military nuclear program".&nbsp;

As he left for Sochi, Bennett said Israel's relations with Moscow are an "important element" of the country's foreign policy.&nbsp;

This was in part due, he said, "to the million Russian speakers in Israel, who constitute a bridge between the two countries".&nbsp;

The visit may be one of Putin's last face-to-face meetings with a foreign leader before Russia's new Covid restrictions come into force next week.&nbsp;

The Kremlin has said the 69-year-old will scrap in-person meetings during a nationwide week-long holiday starting October 30 designed to curb record virus deaths. &nbsp;

Last week, Bennett's office said the pair will discuss Iran's nuclear programme.&nbsp;

Moscow is one of the signatories to a 2015 deal that saw sanctions relief for Iran in exchange for limits to its nuclear capability.&nbsp;

Former US president Donald Trump withdrew from the deal in 2018 and reimposed harsh sanctions, leading Tehran to gradually roll back its commitments under the agreement.

Bennett told the United Nations General Assembly last month that Israel "will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon."&nbsp;

Putin had congratulated Bennett after he was sworn in and said that Russian-Israeli cooperation would help strengthen "peace, security and stability in the Middle East."

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visited Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first on Friday for talks expected to focus on Iran. Naftali took office in June, following Benjamin Netanyahu who was in power for 12 years and had close ties with Putin.

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visited Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first on Friday for talks expected to focus on Iran. Naftali took office in June, following Benjamin Netanyahu who was in power for 12 years and had close ties with Putin. Also Read | Israel to join India based International Solar Alliance Russian state television aired footage of the pair meeting ahead of the talks in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi. Putin said the two countries have "unique" ties and hoped for "continuity" of the "trusting relationship" he developed with Israel's previous government. Bennett told Putin that Israel views him as "a true friend of the Jewish people" and praised the Soviet war effort in fighting Nazi Germany. He said the pair will discuss the "situation in Syria and our efforts to prevent a breakthrough in Iran's military nuclear program". As he left for Sochi, Bennett said Israel's relations with Moscow are an "important element" of the country's foreign policy. This was in part due, he said, "to the million Russian speakers in Israel, who constitute a bridge between the two countries". The visit may be one of Putin's last face-to-face meetings with a foreign leader before Russia's new Covid restrictions come into force next week. The Kremlin has said the 69-year-old will scrap in-person meetings during a nationwide week-long holiday starting October 30 designed to curb record virus deaths. Last week, Bennett's office said the pair will discuss Iran's nuclear programme. Moscow is one of the signatories to a 2015 deal that saw sanctions relief for Iran in exchange for limits to its nuclear capability. Former US president Donald Trump withdrew from the deal in 2018 and reimposed harsh sanctions, leading Tehran to gradually roll back its commitments under the agreement. Bennett told the United Nations General Assembly last month that Israel "will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon." Putin had congratulated Bennett after he was sworn in and said that Russian-Israeli cooperation would help strengthen "peace, security and stability in the Middle East."

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