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Exiled Palestinian official walks back Jared Kushner ceasefire claim as Israeli strikes hit Gaza

"Mr. Jared Kushner confirmed to us that he had agreed with the Israeli side to halt the attacks on Gaza beginning tomorrow morning," Mohammad Dahlan wrote before removing the claims.

|ByWASEEM ABU MAHADI/THE MEDIA LINE
Palestinian militant group Hamas fighters secure an area before handing over two Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Khan Yunis.
View of the Israeli Leviathan gas field gas processing rig near the Israeli city of Caesarea, on January 31, 2019.

Israel launches new search for natural gas in the Mediterranean Sea

The new gas exploration process comes alongside plans for a 150km. electricity cable linking southern and central Israel.

|ByJAMES GENN
Eli Cohen, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure attends Economic Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on February 25, 2026.

Israel can topple Iranian regime, war may last a few weeks, Energy Minister Eli Cohen tells 'Post'

Eli Cohen told The Jerusalem Post that coordination between the United States and Israel has led to “a very strong and deadly combination.”

|ByKESHET NEEV
Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.

US energy chief cancels Israel visit amid dispute over gas deal with Egypt

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright canceled his Israel visit over Eli Cohen’s refusal to approve a $35b gas export deal with Egypt.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN

Amid US-Israel crisis, Cohen assures Blinken Israel is democratic beacon

The US remains committed to preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons, Blinken tells Cohen

MARCH 31, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Likud MK Eli Cohen Federation of Local Authorities conference in Tel Aviv, December 8, 2022.

UAE recognizes Israeli driver's licenses in time for Passover

The move follows a signed memorandum of understanding between Israel and the UAE to recognize driver's licenses for tourists and long-term residents.

MARCH 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Flags of United Arab Emirates and Israel flutter during Israel's National Day ceremony at Expo 2020 Dubai, in Dubai

Poland returns ambassador to Israel, ending diplomatic rift

"We are starting a new chapter in relations with Poland," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

MARCH 22, 2023ByREUTERS
Polish and Israeli flags at a march next to Auschwitz in April

Cohen heads to Poland to sign agreement for resumption of youth trips

Ties between Jerusalem and Warsaw have been strained following the Polish passage in 2018 of legislation against speaking of Polish complicity in the death of Jews during World War II.

MARCH 18, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Foreign Affairs Minister Eli Cohen seen before the arrival of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, January 30, 2023.

German FM: Israeli death penalty legislation is a major mistake

“I do not want to hide the fact that we here abroad do have concerns regarding some legislative projects in Israel," Baerbock told Cohen.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen shake hands as they speak to reporters in Berlin, Germany, February 28, 2023

Zelensky says Israel should back Ukraine, not take mediator position - report

Zelensky made these statements at a Friday press conference, which marked exactly one year since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
UKRAINE’S PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky speaks in Kyiv in October.

Netanyahu rejects request for gov't oversight on Bank of Israel interest rates

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen requested that the Finance Ministry work to stop the increase in Israel's interest rates.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich and Minister of Foreign Affairs Eli Cohen at a press conference, at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, on January 25, 2023.

Israeli FM sends letter to Diaspora Jewry to calm judicial reform fears - exclusive

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen: "Israel is a thriving democracy and any decisions that will be made, will reflect that."

FEBRUARY 20, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
Likud MK Eli Cohen Federation of Local Authorities conference in Tel Aviv, December 8, 2022.

Zelensky: Israel will eventually give Ukraine defensive weapons

Ukraine tells world leaders: We need David’s sling fast to beat ‘Goliath’ Russia

FEBRUARY 18, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy poses during the European leaders summit, amid his second international trip since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Brussels, Belgium February 9, 2023.

Israeli FM met with Ukraine's Zelensky, both agree to work together against Iran

The Ukrainian President said that Israel has always been an important partner in the Middle East.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen attends a meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 16, 2023.