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Nava Freiberg

Nava Freiberg

Nava Freiberg is The Times of Israel's deputy diplomatic correspondent.
US President Donald Trump, center, walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, at the Temple of Heaven on May 14, 2026, in Beijing. (AP/Mark Schiefelbein)
May 15, 2026, 4:50 am
Trump says ‘decimation’ of Iran’s army ‘to be continued’ after he and China’s Xi discuss Hormuz
Trump: US will get Iran’s uranium, but we need it ‘more for public relations’; US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in president’s war powers; Netanyahu: Iran’s terror regime weaker than ever
By Jacob Magid, Nava Freiberg and Agencies
Cargo ships are seen at sea near the Strait of Hormuz, as viewed from a rocky shoreline near Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, May 1, 2026. (AP/Fatima Shbair)
May 14, 2026, 5:17 pm
Ship said seized, diverted to Iran, another sunk, in latest Strait of Hormuz actions
British navy monitor says vessel anchored off coast of UAE has been nabbed; India condemns sinking of cargo ship carrying livestock off Oman, 114 crew rescued
By Agencies, Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff
A temporary military roadblock is set up near Rosh HaNikra in northern Israel, after four people were wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack in the area, May 14, 2026. (FLASH90)
May 14, 2026, 4:34 pm
4 civilians hurt in Hezbollah attack on north as Israel, Lebanon set for 3rd round of talks
One listed in critical condition; IDF strikes several towns after issuing warning; Israel to present framework for disarmament, long-term ties at highest level talks in decades
By Emanuel Fabian, Nava Freiberg, Nurit Yohanan, Agencies and ToI Staff
Official Iranian social media accounts share AI-generated Lego propaganda promoting its wartime narrative. (X)
May 13, 2026, 10:24 pm
From anti-Israel Legos to fake footage, Iran’s AI propaganda owns the digital battlefield
Harnessing artificial intelligence for cutesy songs and other content, Tehran proves adept at spreading its narrative, dominating Israel’s attempts to win hearts and minds of internet users
By Nava Freiberg
Mossad chief David Barnea (L) and Shin Bet chief David Zini at a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
May 13, 2026, 5:26 pm
Reports: Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs secretly visited UAE during Iran war
Meetings said to have been organized in March and April for ‘coordination’ between Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi on defensive and offensive efforts against Tehran
By Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff
View of a newly constructed Jewish residential area in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Pisgat Zeev, with the West Bank security barrier in the background, on November 19, 2019. (Hadas Parush/Flash90 )
May 13, 2026, 5:54 am
Belgium refuses to renew passport of Israeli citizen living in Jerusalem area beyond Green Line
Annabelle Herciger-Tenzer, a Pisgat Zeev resident who immigrated to Israel in 1980, says Belgian consulate’s rejection of her request ‘was simply like being slapped in the face’
By Nava Freiberg
US President Donald Trump speaks on May 11, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin)
May 11, 2026, 5:16 pm
Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘on life support’ after Tehran submitted ‘garbage’ proposal
US president says he’s considering renewing operation to escort ships through Hormuz, as Netanyahu convenes security cabinet and Iran calls US ‘greatest threat’ to world peace
By Jacob Magid, Lazar Berman, Nava Freiberg and Agencies
A woman holds the Iranian flag as she stands in front of an anti-US billboard in Tehran, Iran, on May 10, 2026. (ATTA KENARE / AFP)
May 10, 2026, 9:23 pm
‘Unacceptable’: Trump rejects Iran response to US peace offer, as Netanyahu insists war ‘not over’
State media says Tehran rejected proposal that would mean ‘surrender,’ demanded reparations, control of Hormuz; PM tells ’60 Minutes’ conflict will continue until uranium removed from country
By Nava Freiberg, Agencies, Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Motorbikes drive past a billboard with graphic showing the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the U.S. and Israel strikes on Feb. 28, with his framed fist amongst his supporters framed fists in downtown Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
May 6, 2026, 8:57 pm
US, Iran said closing in on framework for permanent deal, as Trump renews bomb threats
Iran reply expected soon to 1-page MoU that includes halt on enrichment, extraction of uranium stockpile, lifting of US sanctions, Hormuz reopening, Lebanon ceasefire and launch of monthlong talks on more detailed deal
By Agencies, Lazar Berman, Emanuel Fabian, Nava Freiberg and Jacob Magid
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, May 5, 2026. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
May 5, 2026, 6:39 pm
Iran ceasefire ‘not over,’ US ‘not looking for a fight,’ Hegseth says after Tehran fires on Gulf
US defense secretary’s remarks follow report that Israel, US planning fresh round of strikes on Iran’s energy sites, senior officials; Trump: Goals would be achieved in 2-3 weeks if war resumes
By Lazar Berman, Agencies and Nava Freiberg
Left: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky reacts during a press conference at the German-Ukrainian government consultations in Berlin Germany, on April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi); Right: Gideon Sa’ar speaks during a meeting of the Subcommittee on Foreign Policy and Public Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem, March 23, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
April 28, 2026, 7:05 pm
Israel says no proof Russian grain shipment ‘stolen,’ as Ukraine threatens sanctions
FM Sa’ar again accuses Zelensky of ‘Twitter diplomacy,’ after Ukrainian president says Israel ‘cannot be unaware’ cargo at Haifa port came from Russian-occupied territory
By Stav Levaton, Nava Freiberg and Agencies
Mossad chief David Barnea attends a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
April 28, 2026, 9:14 am
Outgoing Mossad chief reportedly says Qatargate affair didn’t seem to harm state security
David Barnea said to stress that his comments, which contradict position of ex-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, don’t touch on potential corruption allegations against Netanyahu’s aides
By Nava Freiberg
Workers load grain at a grain port in Izmail, Ukraine, April 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Kravchenko)
April 28, 2026, 4:46 am
Kyiv summons Israeli envoy, EU warns of sanctions after 2nd ‘stolen’ grain ship incident
Ukraine says it ‘reserves right to deploy full suite of diplomatic and international legal responses’ if if Israel does not reject latest cargo from Russian-occupied lands
By Reuters and Nava Freiberg
The 78th Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, on April 21, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
April 22, 2026, 12:38 am
Israel kicks off 78th Independence Day festivities with annual torch-lighting ceremony
Torch-lighters include Argentina’s Milei, a disabled IDF veteran and an Iranian ex-judicial official; Netanyahu gives pre-recorded speech focused on Israel’s military achievements
By ToI Staff, Nava Freiberg, Sam Sokol and Emanuel Fabian
Security personnel stand guard at a checkpoint near the Serena Hotel, which hosted the first round of US-Iran negotiations during the Middle East war, at the Red Zone area in Islamabad on April 21, 2026, amid heightened security measures ahead of the anticipated second round of US-Iran peace talks. (Asif HASSAN / AFP)
April 21, 2026, 10:20 pm
In major about-face, Trump announces extension of Iran truce hours before deadline
US president says ceasefire being extended until Islamic Republic’s ‘seriously fractured’ leadership offers ‘a unified proposal,’ blockade to remain in place; Vance postpones Islamabad trip
By Jacob Magid, Nava Freiberg and AP
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