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Raphael Ahren
Raphael Ahren
Raphael Ahren is the diplomatic correspondent at The Times of Israel.
Yossi Cohen, Mossad chief, speaks at a committee meeting in the Knesset on December 2, 2015. (Miriam Alster/Flash90/File)
September 17, 2017, 9:17 pm
Mossad chief pushing to ‘act now’ to prevent Iranian nuclear bomb
Yossi Cohen said to be leading calls to cancel 2015 nuclear deal; Israeli sources say PM will focus his UN address on curbing Islamic Republic's regional aggression
By Raphael Ahren and Raoul Wootliff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 71st UN general assembly debate at the UN headquarters in New York City, on September 22, 2016 (Amir Levy/FLASH90)
September 17, 2017, 8:58 am
Netanyahu gears up for meetings with Trump, world leaders
PM to meet leaders of Panama, Japan and Rwanda on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, turns down Swedish request for a sit-down
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a presser with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto (out of frame), at the Los Pinos Residence in Mexico City, on September 14, 2017. (Alfredo Estrella/AFP)
September 16, 2017, 6:21 am
On ‘post-army trek’ to Latin America, Netanyahu gets a break from domestic woes
Ahead of Trump meet and UN speech, PM does what he likes best: extolling Israel as a hi-tech and intel superpower. But his troubles are waiting for him at home
By Raphael Ahren
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures during a presser with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto (out of frame), at the Los Pinos Residence in Mexico City, on September 14, 2017. (AFP/ Alfredo ESTRELLA)
September 16, 2017, 5:14 am
In New York, Netanyahu says Israel will not tolerate Iranians on northern border
Prime minister indicates main message of upcoming UN speech will focus on Tehran's efforts to establish base in Syria
By Raphael Ahren and TOI staff
UN peacekeepers monitor the Syrian side of the Golan Heights in July 2012 (photo credit: Tsafrir Abayov/Flash90)
September 15, 2017, 5:58 am
Israeli official denies Moscow rebuffed plea to keep Iran away from border
Israel 'satisfied' with outcome of Netanyahu-Putin meeting, where the two leaders discussed Iran-backed militias operating in Syria, senior official says
By Raphael Ahren and TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto meet in Mexico City, September 14, 2017 (Avi Ohayun/GPO)
September 15, 2017, 1:51 am
In Mexico, Netanyahu seeks a ‘pardon’ — for not visiting sooner
Months after sparking anger by tweeting support for Trump's border wall, PM hails Mexicans as a 'great people'
By Raphael Ahren
Alberto Nisman, the late prosecutor who investigated the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center, talks to journalists in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, May 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
September 14, 2017, 10:38 pm
Argentina experts said to confirm Alberto Nisman was murdered
State investigators reportedly establish that prosecutor investigating deadly AMIA Jewish center bombing did not commit suicide
By Raphael Ahren and TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (3r) meets with Mexican businessmen in Mexico City, September 14, 2017. (Prime Minister's Office)
September 14, 2017, 9:25 pm
Netanyahu supports law to allow cabinet to declare war
Transfer of authority from full government is a necessary 'structural change,' PM says, not a response to specific threat
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at a welcoming ceremony in his honor, as he arrives in Monrovia, Liberia for an official state visit, on June 4, 2017. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
September 14, 2017, 10:38 am
Top diplomat: Africa summit’s cancellation actually a sign of Israel’s success
Foreign Ministry director Yuval Rotem says Arab pressure that prompted the scrapping of major event in Togo paradoxically shows Jerusalem is on the right track
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos shake hands during a ceremony to sign agreements at the Narino palace in Bogota, September 13, 2017. (AFP/Raul Arboleda)
September 14, 2017, 9:46 am
Colombian president thanks Netanyahu for Israeli help clearing landmines
In Bogota, the two leaders sign tourism cooperation agreement, announce relaunch of defunct innovation fund
By Raphael Ahren
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos (R) attend a ceremony to welcome the Israeli leader at the Narino palace in Bogota on September 13, 2017.(AFP PHOTO / Raul Arboleda)
September 14, 2017, 12:09 am
Netanyahu arrives in Colombia, looks to help post-conflict efforts
PM's whirlwind visit focuses on ways that Israel can help rebuild South American country after 52 years of civil war
By Raphael Ahren
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before a press conference at the Casa Rosada presidential house in Buenos Aires on September 12, 2017. (AFP/ JUAN MABROMATA)
September 13, 2017, 1:18 am
Israel could get something from Arab states for fighting terror, PM hints
Netanyahu offers few clues as to possible compensation, but says everyone wants in on Israel's anti-terrorism know-how
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Argentinian President Mauricio Macri at the San Martin palace, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, during his official state visit. September 12, 2017. (Avi Ohayon / Government Press Office)
September 12, 2017, 11:20 pm
Claiming ‘powerful’ public support, PM vows to lead Israel for years to come
Netanyahu says public backing of him on the rise, despite legal woes; denies reports he wants to quit or call new elections
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, delivers a speech next to Argentina's President Mauricio Macri during a press conference at the Casa Rosada presidential house in Buenos Aires, September 12, 2017. (AFP/JUAN MABROMATA)
September 12, 2017, 8:14 pm
Netanyahu: Either change Iran deal or cancel it
In Argentina, PM rejects reports Israel is satisfied with 2015 nuclear agreement
By Raphael Ahren
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara take part at a ceremony at the site of the 1992 attack at the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on September 11, 2017 (Avi Ohayon/GPO)
September 11, 2017, 11:45 pm
At sites of bombings, PM vows Israel will relentlessly confront Iranian terror
114 people died in Iran-orchestrated embassy and AMIA attacks; wife of guard killed in 1992 blast praises 'Paris of South America' and says 'we chose life'
By Raphael Ahren
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