World israel news today

Here are the latest news headlines from Israel and around the world:

Israel News

  1. Iran's Supreme Leader: Israel is a "cancer" that must be "cut out": In a speech, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called Israel a "cancer" that must be "cut out" and threatened to destroy the Jewish state. (Times of Israel)
  2. Israel and US to hold joint military exercise in the Mediterranean: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the US military will hold a joint exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, aimed at improving their coordination and readiness. (Jerusalem Post)
  3. Palestinian Authority to pay salaries to prisoners in Israeli jails: The Palestinian Authority has announced that it will pay salaries to Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, despite international pressure to stop the practice. (Haaretz)

Middle East News

  1. Syria's Assad regime accused of using chemical weapons: The Syrian opposition has accused the Assad regime of using chemical weapons in a recent attack, which killed dozens of people. (Al Jazeera)
  2. Turkey and Russia agree to ceasefire in Idlib, Syria: Turkey and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire in Idlib, Syria, after a recent escalation of violence in the region. (BBC News)
  3. Saudi Arabia and Iran agree to resume diplomatic talks: Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to resume diplomatic talks, following a recent thaw in their relations. (Reuters)

World News

  1. US and China agree to phase out tariffs: The US and China have agreed to phase out tariffs on each other's goods, as part of a trade deal aimed at ending their trade war. (The New York Times)
  2. UK and EU agree to delay Brexit deadline: The UK and EU have agreed to delay the Brexit deadline until January 31, 2020, to give lawmakers more time to pass a withdrawal agreement. (The Guardian)
  3. North Korea conducts new missile test: North Korea has conducted a new missile test, which is believed to be a ballistic missile. (CNN)

Business News

  1. Israel's economy grows at fastest pace in 5 years: Israel's economy has grown at its fastest pace in five years, driven by a surge in exports and a strong tech sector. (The Jerusalem Post)
  2. Tel Aviv named one of the world's top 10 startup cities: Tel Aviv has been named one of the world's top 10 startup cities, according to a report by StartupBlink. (Calcalist)
  3. El Al to launch new direct flights to New York and Los Angeles: El Al is set to launch new direct flights to New York and Los Angeles, as part of its efforts to expand its international routes. (The Times of Israel)