June, 2021

• 7 June

  In Quotes: Putin Addresses ‘Russia’s Davos’

  

  Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the country’s business and political elite at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) Friday, where 5,000 had gathered in his home city for what organizers have hailed as the world’s first post-pandemic event of its kind. The forum was staged despite Russia recording around …

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• 7 June

  US weighs oil for aid bargain with Russia in northeast Syria

  

  The Biden administration’s apparent decision to pull a license for a US company to operate in oil fields in northeast Syria is grounded in the hope that it can negotiate with Moscow on two key aid channels into the country in exchange for pulling out of the oil fields, sources …

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• 7 June

  Biden ending Trump OK for US oil company in Syria, says official

  

  The Biden administration has decided it will not renew a waiver that allowed a politically connected U.S. oil company to operate in northeast Syria under President Donald Trump’s pledge to “keep the oil” produced in the region, according to a U.S. official familiar with the decision. Treasury Department rules prohibit …

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• 7 June

  Shin Bet chief: Incitement against Israel’s new gov’t could end in bloodshed

  

  Usually, Argaman would give such warnings privately to the political echelon who would decide how to notify the public. Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Director Nadav Argaman issued a rare public warning on Saturday sounding alarm bells that the current atmosphere of incitement could lead to tragic bloodshed in Israel. …

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• 7 June

  Shin Bet head’s warning reminiscent of ’95 prior to Rabin murder – analysis

  

  It’s strange that Argaman and Hamburger released warnings just as, on the eve of Rabin’s assassination, Shin Bet head Karmi Gilon and the same psychologist released quieter warnings that didn’t work. The Shin Bet chief’s announcement regarding the need to lower the flames and incitement on social media, and his …

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• 7 June

  Israeli F-35s taking part in joint exercise with US, Italy, Britain

  

  Israeli F-35 stealth fighter jets are taking part in a large-scale drill in Italy, marking the first time that the fifth generation plane has been deployed outside of Israel for drills. The IAF jets that took off from Israel on Thursday, will participate in the two-week-long Falcon Strike 2021 drill …

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• 7 June

  What is the anti-Netanyahu bloc’s timetable for forming a new government?

  

  The coalition formed by Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid and Yamina head and Prime Minister-elect Naftali Bennett is expected to swear in on Wednesday. Here is the full plan: Sunday or Monday Yamina MK Nir Orbach to announce whether he will vote for the government, or quit his Knesset seat. …

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• 7 June

  Nir Orbach, Idit Silman to get security guards amid continued threats

  

  Four of Yamina’s six MKs have been assigned security guards Yamina MKs Nir Orbach and Idit Silman area to receive a security detail until further notice, the Knesset’s serjeant-at-arms said on Sunday afternoon. The decision comes amid a wave of threats to the two MKs who had been teetering between …

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• 7 June

  Former US President Donald Trump denounces Fauci, China; hints at 2024 run

  

  “I am not the one trying to undermine American democracy. I’m the one that’s trying to save it. Please remember that.” Former President Donald Trump on Saturday sharply attacked US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, demanded reparations from China and derided Facebook CEO …

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• 7 June

  US concerned after Turkey attacks refugee camp

  

  In recent months, Turkey has increased its presence in northern Iraq. It has been accused of deforestation and depopulation of villages, including minority Christian villages. US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield expressed concern on Saturday over Turkey’s airstrikes on a refugee camp in Iraq. It is the latest Turkish …

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