BENNY AVNI

BENNY AVNI

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Benny Avni is the Foreign Editor of the Sun.

Benny Avni is a columnist who has published in the New York Post, WSJOpinion,…

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Will Nuclear Talks at Rome Favor Iranians?

‘Traditionally, Italy has been Europe’s weak link on Iran,’ a Tehran watcher says, although under Meloni relations might be less favorable for Iran. Witkoff is ‘way over his depth,’ says another.

AP/Stringer, Mark Schiefelbein
Foreign

Will India and America Cut a Tariff Deal That Could Launch a Project To Promote Trade, Weaken China, and Pacify the Mideast? 

‘We take good care of our friends, and we don’t take care of our enemies,’ Trump says. If so, a project known as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor could help achieve just that.

AP/Alex Brandon
Foreign

Israelis and Turks Meet To Prevent Military Conflict in Syria, as Trump Touts His Ties With Their Leaders

‘Trump loves Erdogan and Erdogan loves Trump,’ a Turkish-born publisher tells the Sun. Yet will he be able to prevent a war between Israel and the NATO member?

AP/Francisco Seco, file
Foreign

Like the Yankees, the Israel Defense Force Softens Its Stance on Beards — and Nail Polish

Now, all males can grow facial hair, albeit with some restrictions. Women, who had been allowed only a see-through nail polish, can now wear any color on their nails that they wish. Not everyone is happy about it.

Israel Defense Forces via AP, file
Foreign

Negotiations Scheduled With Iran, but to What End? 

A deal to end Iran’s nuclear threat diplomatically is possible if America ‘goes in, dismantles the facilities, and destroys the equipment under its own supervision,’ Netanyahu says. ‘The alternative is military action, and everyone knows it.’

AP/Stringer, Mark Schiefelbein
Foreign

Trump, for First Time, Discloses America Is Negotiating Directly With Iran on Its Nuclear Program

The president declines to explicitly reciprocate Prime Minister Netanayhu’s offer to remove all Israeli trade barriers from American goods.

AP/Evan Vucci
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