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Israel lifts ban on French flu jabs after deaths 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 23 10:14 AM
Israel lifted a 24-hour ban on French flu jabs after tests revealed no apparent connection with the deaths of four people given the vaccine in recent days.French drug maker probes flu vaccine deaths in Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 23 8:08 AM
The French pharmaceutical group Sanofi-Aventis said its experts were investigating the deaths of four people in Israel who had recently received jabs of its flu vaccine.Israel stocks climb; central bank cuts benchmark rate to 5.25% Market Watch - Oct 23 11:00 AM
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Israel stocks closed higher Monday, with Bank Hapoalim standing out as a notable decliner, as investors awaited the Bank of Israel's interest-rate decision for November. Israel downplays Russian's Hamas comment AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 22 8:46 PM
Israel's prime minister on Sunday downplayed the Russian foreign minister's comments that it was "unrealistic" to demand that Hamas immediately recognize Israel and disarm.Far-right party leader joins Israel's coalition Financial Times - 2 hours, 30 minutes ago
Avigdor Lieberman, head of Israel's far-right Yisrael Beitenu party, said yesterday he had agreed to join the ruling coalition, where he was expected to oversee strategic threats to the country, specifically that posed by Iran.Rights group: Hezbollah fired cluster bombs into Israel USA Today - Oct 23 2:50 PM
Hezbollah lobbed cluster bombs into northern Israel during the summer war, though far fewer than what Israeli forces fired into Lebanon, Human Rights Watch reported today for the first time. Here's the BBC coverage, and HRW's findings. The group said... Deaths halt flu vaccinations in Israel AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 22 7:55 PM
Israel's Health Ministry halted the administration of flu vaccines on Sunday after at least three people who were inoculated died, a spokeswoman said.UJC s annual gathering shifts agenda to focus primarily on Israel JTA - Oct 23 4:15 PM
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 (JTA) The North American federation system has shifted the focus of its annual gathering to a decidedly Israel-centric platform.Israel urges West to act against Iran MSNBC - Oct 23 5:24 AM
Iran must be prevented from attaining nuclear weapons, and its threats to destroy Israel must not be taken lightly, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Monday.U.S. Jews skeptical of Arabs, trust Israel on Iran, survey shows JTA - Oct 23 3:45 PM
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 (JTA) American Jews are less supportive of a U.S. military strike on Iran than they were a year ago, but they remain overwhelmingly convinced that the Arabs want to destroy the State of Israel.Anti-Zionist Jewish rabbi slams Germany for supporting Israel ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
A leading anti-Zionist Jewish rabbi on Saturday lashed out at Germany for supporting Israel, branding it a "sham"'.Israel admits using phosphorus bombs in Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 22 2:48 PM
Israel admitted for the first time to using controversial white phosphorus shells against military targets in Southern Lebanon, an Israeli newspaper reported.Israel admits it used phosphorus bombs in Lebanon Granma Internacional - Oct 23 3:52 PM
LONDON, October 22. For the first time, Israel has admitted that it used illegal white phosphorus bombs during its attacks on Lebanon last July and August, according to a report by the BBC.Israel: Flights over Lebanon to continue AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 22 12:43 PM
Israel said Sunday that air force flights over Lebanon would continue because arms smuggling to Hezbollah guerrillas has not stopped more than two months after a cease-fire ended the conflict between the two sides.Israel resumes flu vaccinations - health minister AlertNet - Oct 23 9:29 AM
Source: Reuters JERUSALEM, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Israel resumed flu vaccinations on Monday after the Health Ministry determined that the deaths of four men who had been inoculated in the past week were not linked to the ... Israel threatens massive assault in Gaza The unending search for a government of national unity Monday Morning - Oct 23 3:48 PM
Since Hamas formed a government in March, the United States, European Union and Israel have boycotted the Palestinian Authority, cutting off financial aid and exacerbating an already disastrous economic situation.ADC Unwires Israel Unstrung.com - Oct 23 11:33 AM
MINNEAPOLIS -- ADC (NASDAQ:ADCT) (www.adc.com), a leader in communications network infrastructure solutions, today announced that it has joined a consortium of more than a dozen companies, led by Nortel Israel, that have established a joint wireless municipal network solution.Israel, Palestine, and Canada Baltimore Chronicle & Sentinel - Oct 23 1:22 PM
October 21, 2006-- Canada's Thirty-Percent Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, just made a speech at a B'nai Brith banquet. Normally, there would be nothing notable in this, but his words this time reinforced controversial statements he made while Israel savagely bombed Lebanon.Israel's Olmert agrees to alliance with hard-liner CNN.com - Oct 23 5:20 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, in a bid for political survival, struck an alliance Monday with a hard-liner who has called for stripping Israeli Arabs of citizenship, executing lawmakers for talking to Hamas and bombing Palestinian population centers.Livni Warns Regarding the Situation Between Israel and the PA Israel National News - Oct 23 6:02 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni released a statement on Monday stating the ongoing dispute between Israel and the PA (Palestinian Authority) is the regional powder keg. Israel reckons Iran is biggest threat Daily Dispatch - Oct 23 3:59 PM
WITH the nuclear focus turned on North Korea, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert yesterday warned that Iran poses the greatest threat. He called on the world to prevent Iran getting nuclear weapons, and said its threats to destroy Israel should not be taken lightly.Hamas minister: Move Israel to Europe UPI - Oct 23 10:25 AM
GAZA CITY, Gaza, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- The foreign minister of the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority told Germany's Der Spiegel magazine Palestinians will never recognize the state of Israel.Israel rethinks ruling system NorthJersey.com - Oct 23 3:47 AM
JERUSALEM -- Does Israel need a strongman? Since the summertime war in Lebanon, Israel's leadership has been in turmoil. The government, widely blamed for mismanaging the conflict, is fracturing. Corruption and sex scandals are shaking people's faith in politicians.Israel resumes flu vaccinations: health minister Khaleej Times - Oct 23 10:18 AM
JERUSALEM - Israel resumed flu vaccinations on Monday after the Health Ministry determined that the deaths of four men who had been inoculated in the past week were not linked to the vaccine.Israel rejects French call on Lebanon International Herald Tribune - Oct 22 12:44 PM
Israel said that its combat planes would continue to fly over Lebanon despite a call by the French defense minister to halt the air incursions.Flu Vaccines To Continue In Israel After Health Ministry Gives Green Light Medical News Today - Oct 23 11:08 AM
After deciding that the four deaths were not linked to flu shots, the Health Ministry in Israel has decided to resume vaccinations. Health Minister, Yaacov Ben-Yizri, announced that vaccinations will resume this evening. [click link for full article]Israel Used Phosphorous Bombs in Lebanon ABC News - Oct 22 7:06 PM
Israel Acknowledges Using Phosphorous Shells in War Against Hezbollah in LebanonIsrael PM holds coalition talks with far-right head Middle East Times - Oct 23 5:39 AM
OPEN TO ANY PARTY: Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaks during an annual managers conference in Tel Aviv October 23. (REUTERS) JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert met Monday with the leader of an ultra-nationalist party for talks on the hardliner joining his shaky coalition.New CNI Poll Shows Americans Wary of Israel Lobby News From Bangladesh - Oct 23 11:29 AM
A new poll commissioned by the Council for the National Interest Foundation shows that a significant number of Americans are wary of the power of the Israel lobby, and believe it is behind the invasion of Iraq and the current belligerent tone of the White House and Congress toward Iran.Israel defies France on Lebanon flights Aljazeera - Oct 23 5:31 AM
Israeli warplanes have carried out low-level flights over Lebanon, a day after Israel rejected a call by France's defence minister to halt violations of the country's airspace.Ethiopia: Israel to Train Ethiopian Medical Doctors, Nurses AllAfrica.com - Oct 23 8:25 AM
Israel is to train Ethiopian medical doctors and nurses on treatement of AIDS patients as per the emergency plan initiated by US President George W. Bush, ynetnews.com reported.Four Die Soon After Receiving Flu Shots In Israel Medical News Today - Oct 23 9:09 AM
After four people died within six days of receiving their influenza vaccinations, Israel's Health Ministry decided to halt the flu vaccine program. An investigation is underway to check whether the shots and deaths are linked.The Health Ministry just announced it is sure the shots and four deaths are not linked.The four people who died were all elderly and suffered from chronic diseases. [click Will Bangladesh replace Israel as a Light Unto the Nations? News From Bangladesh - Oct 23 11:25 AM
Will Bangladesh replace Israel as a Light Unto the Nations?French drug maker probes flu vaccine deaths in Israel TurkishPress.com - Oct 23 8:13 AM
PARIS - The French pharmaceutical group Sanofi-Aventis said Monday its experts were investigating the deaths of four people in Israel who had recently received jabs of its flu vaccine.Israel high court demands why president hasn't resigned AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 22 5:52 AM
Israel's supreme court has given President Moshe Katsav one week to explain why he has not stepped aside as he faces a possible rape indictment.U.S.-style leader backed for Israel Baltimore Sun - Oct 23 12:37 AM
Does Israel need a strongman? 5,000 pack church in Israel's honor San Antonio Express News - Oct 22 11:35 PM
Five thousand people packed Cornerstone Church on Sunday night, clapping and cheering for Israel with speeches and songs of solidarity led by a Christian congregation thankful for its Hebrew roots.Israel mulls new system Kansas City Star - Oct 23 12:15 AM
JERUSALEM | Does Israel need a strongman? Since the summertime war in Lebanon, Israel s leadership has been in turmoil. The government, widely blamed for mismanaging the conflict, is fracturing. Corruption and sex scandals are shaking people s faith in politicians. Israelis tell pollsters the system is broken.Israel: Flights over Lebanon to continue AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 22 4:05 AM
Israel's defense minister said Sunday that air force flights over Lebanon would continue because arms smuggling to Lebanese guerrillas has not stopped.Israel forming hard-line government void of Arabs Helena Independent Record - Oct 23 7:38 AM
Associated Press Writer JERUSALEM (AP) - Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Monday brought into his government a politician who wants to rid Israel of its Arab citizens _ a move that would shore up his shaky coalition, but could hinder efforts to renew peace talks with the Palestinians.Israel and Hamas Should Talk Middle East Online - Oct 23 3:27 AM
Hamas is the only party now in Palestine that has the legitimacy and the capacity to enforce a truce with Israel. Israel should engage Hamas - not try to force Hamas out of office and starve the Palestinians into submission, notes Rami G. Khouri .Poll: 81% of U.S. Jews believe Arabs want to destroy Israel Haaretz Daily - Oct 23 4:24 AM
WASHINGTON - Eighty-one percent of American Jews believe that the real goal of the Arabs is the destruction of Israel and not the return of occupied land, according to the annual survey of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) on various issues.Israel: Flights over Lebanon to continue AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 22 3:18 AM
Israel's defense minister says flights over Lebanon will continue.Israel kills 7 in Gaza battle: Palestinian officials Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 23 10:00 AM
Israeli forces killed seven Palestinians, including at least three gunmen, and wounded about 20 people in fighting in the Gaza Strip on Monday, Palestinian officials said.Vaccine Manufacturer Sending a Team of Experts to Israel Israel National News - Oct 23 8:47 AM
(IsraelNN.com) The French manufacturer of the flu vaccine used in Israel, Sanofi-Aventis, is sending a four-man team of experts to get a first-hand look at the situation in Israel. They will be investigating the reports of four deaths during an eight-day period, all recipients of the vaccine.Israel admits phosphorus bombing BBC News - Oct 22 10:23 AM
Israel admits for the first time it used controversial phosphorus bombs during fighting in Lebanon.Israel admits phosphorous bombing BBC News - Oct 22 10:15 AM
Israel admits for the first time it used controversial phosphorous bombs during fighting in Lebanon.UNIFIL Hinders Israel's Self-Defense The New York Sun - Oct 22 11:47 PM
As the U.N. force in Lebanon gets beefed up and settles in, its commanders increasingly confirm worst-case scenarios drawn back in August, when the government of Israel enthusiastically supported the deployment of mostly European troops in Lebanon. Back then, pessimists said an international force would need to maintain close ties and avoid confrontation with Shiite supporters of Hezbollah if it Israel Downplays Russia s Comments on Hamas Mosnews - Oct 23 2:59 AM
Israel s prime minister on Sunday downplayed the Russian foreign minister s comments that it was unrealistic to demand that Hamas immediately recognize Israel and disarm, the Associated Press news agency reports.Olmert to finalize entry of ultra right-wing party into Israel s government Al Bawaba - Oct 23 3:55 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is set finalize an agreement on Monday with parliament member Avigdor Lieberman regarding the entry of Lieberman s ultra right-wing Yisrael Beiteinu (Israel Our Home) party into Israel s coalition government.Israel admits it used phosphorus weapons Guardian Unlimited - Oct 22 6:38 PM
Israel: Minister says shells hit Hizbullah targets.Israel PM holds coalition talks with far-right head AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 23 6:12 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has inched closer to bolstering his shaky coalition after meeting the leader of an ultra-nationalist party for talks on the hardliner joining his government.Deaths Halt Flu Vaccinations in Israel RedNova - Oct 23 12:07 AM
JERUSALEM - Israel's Health Ministry halted the administration of flu vaccines on Sunday after at least three people who were inoculated died, a spokeswoman said. Israeli media reported a fourth person had also died, but officials have not yet confirmed it.Israel's Olmert enlists far-right partner Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 23 6:52 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert moved closer on Monday to shoring up a government under fire over the Lebanon war by adding a far-right party whose leader wants to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.Israel Confirms Using Phosphorus Shells In Lebanon Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Oct 23 12:40 AM
October 23, 2006 -- Israel's military has confirmed using controversial phosphorus shells during the war this past summer against Hizballah guerrillas in Lebanon.Israel to keep up Lebanon flights BBC News - Oct 22 7:37 AM
Israel says it will will continue flights over Lebanon because of a "growing effort to pass weapons into Lebanon".Ontario - Israel R&D deal Pharmalicencing - Oct 23 1:49 AM
In April 2005, the Premier of the Province of Ontario, and Minister of the newly formed Ministry of Research and Innovation, Dalton McGuinty, and Ehud Olmert, then Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor of Israel, signed a memorandum of understanding on industrial and technological development cooperation.Flu shots stopped in Israel after 4 deaths; ministry investigating EARTHtimes.org - Oct 23 4:23 AM
Israel's Health Ministry stopped the administering of further flu vaccines after the fourth inoculation-related death was reported. It also clarified that the suspension was merely a precautionary step and it is investigating the matter.Deadly Flu Vaccinations in Israel ERT.gr - Oct 23 2:44 AM
Four Israelis died a few days after being inoculated with flu shots by French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis, reported Israel s Health Ministry, ordering the suspension of flu vaccinations.Israel Beiteinu Moves Closer To Coalition Totally Jewish - Oct 23 2:12 AM
Labor s Central Committee will meet tomorrow to decide whether to quit Ehud Olmert s coalition after Israel Beiteinu moved a step closer to joining the government.Israel warplanes in Lebanon overflights in defiance of France AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 23 6:03 AM
Israeli warplanes have carried out their "most intensive overflights" of Lebanon since the end of the Jewish state's war with Hezbollah, police said, despite a French warning to halt such missions.U.S.-Israel Ties Will Weather Setbacks Forbes - Oct 23 3:23 AM
Perceiving a common threat, the two countries will continue their ''special relationship'' despite recent criticism.Israel admits using phosphorus bombs in war Gulf Times - Oct 23 12:35 AM
JERUSALEM: Israel admitted for the first time to using controversial white phosphorus shells against military targets in southern Lebanon, an Israeli newspaper reported yesterday.Israel jets fly over Lebanon despite French appeal Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 23 3:38 AM
Israeli warplanes swooped low over Lebanon on Monday, a day after the Jewish state rejected a call by France's defense minister to halt violations of its neighbor's airspace.Israel suspends flu shots after four die The Age - Oct 22 3:28 PM
Israel suspended flu vaccinations nationwide after four men who had been inoculated died in the past week, the Health Ministry says. "I ordered to stop the vaccinations until things are made clear," Israeli Health Minister Yacov Ben Yizri told reporters.Israel admits using phosphorous shells in Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Oct 22 2:55 PM
Israel confirmed on Sunday it had used phosphorous shells, a controversial munition condemned by many human rights groups, during its recent war against Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon.You could get hurt for backing Israel, Iran leader tells Europe Times Online - Oct 22 3:23 PM
IRAN yesterday launched an unprecedented verbal attack against Europe, which it predicted could get hurt unless it halted its support for Israel.Israel suspends flu shots after four die AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Oct 22 3:13 PM
Israel suspended flu vaccinations nationwide after four men who had been inoculated died in the past week.Israeli Premier Reaches Out to Far Right New York Times - 2 hours, 54 minutes ago
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert reached a deal to broaden his shaky coalition by adding a far-right party that seeks to eventually reduce Israel?s Arab population.Israel: Flights Over Lebanon to Continue ABC News - Oct 22 4:22 AM
Israel Defense Minister Amir Peretz Says Air Force Flights Over Lebanon Will ContinueIsrael owns up over phosphorous bombs Daily Mail - Oct 22 4:16 PM
Israel dropped phosphorous bombs on Lebanon this summer, its government has admitted for the first time. Israel had previously claimed it only used the bombs, which cause severe chemical burns, to mark targets or territory but cabinet minister Jacob Edery has confirmed it used the weapons on Hezbollah fighters Israel's Olmert nears wider coalition deal Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 23 12:32 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert edged closer on Monday to shoring up a government under fire over the Lebanon war by adding a far-right party whose leader wants to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.Labor Faces Battle over Israel Our Home in Coalition Israel National News - Oct 23 12:17 AM
(IsraelNN.com) The Labor party faces a battle over the proposed addition of Israel Our Home (Yisrael Beiteinu) to the Kadima-Labor-Shas-pensioners coalition.Israel suspends flu jabs after deaths Aljazeera - Oct 22 3:46 PM
Israel has suspended flu vaccinations nationwide after four men who had been inoculated died in the past week. "I ordered to stop the vaccinations until things are made clear," Yacov Ben Yizri, the Israeli health minister, said on Sunday.Survey of U.S. Jews: Arabs Want To Destroy Israel Israel National News - Oct 22 11:48 PM
(IsraelNN.com) An overwhelming majority of American Jews think that the Arabs' true aim is the destruction of Israel and not the possession of Judea, Samaria and Gaza, according to an American Jewish Congress poll.Israel says it used phosphorus shells in Lebanon AlertNet - Oct 22 2:59 PM
Source: Reuters JERUSALEM, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Israel confirmed on Sunday it had used phosporus shells, a controversial munition condemned by many human rights groups, during its war against Hezbollah guerrillas in ... Israel: Flights Over Lebanon to Continue Los Angeles Times - Oct 22 3:40 AM
JERUSALEM -- Israel's defense minister says flights over Lebanon will continue. E-MAIL : News sent directly to you. RSS : Pick the topics, create your page.Israel Admits Chemical Warfare Arab News - Oct 22 4:16 PM
GAZA CITY, 23 October 2006 Israel admitted for the first time to using controversial white phosphorus shells against military targets in southern Lebanon, an Israeli newspaper reported yesterday.Israel not to expand military action in Gaza soon: report People's Daily - Oct 22 5:12 PM
With Qassam rockets constantly being fired at the western Negev and increased weaponry-smuggling into the Gaza Strip, Israel is not expected to expand its military operation in Gaza before Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's visit to the United States in three weeks, the Ha'aretz daily reported on Sunday.Israel: Flights Over Lebanon To Continue CBS 2 New York - Oct 22 10:31 AM
Israel's defense minister said Sunday that air force flights over Lebanon would continue because arms smuggling to Lebanese guerrillas has not stopped. Slideshow: Israel-Lebanon War Israel's Olmert nears wider coalition deal: reports Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 22 10:58 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert edged closer on Monday to a deal to widen his government by adding a rightist party, media reports said.Israel has no intention of attacking Iran: Peres Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 21 2:27 PM
Israel has no aggressive intentions toward Iran, Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres said on Saturday, after Prime Minister Ehud Olmert cautioned Tehran it would pay a price for pursuing its nuclear ambitions.Israel suspends flu vaccinations after 4 men die AlertNet - Oct 22 2:14 PM
Source: Reuters JERUSALEM, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Israel suspended flu vaccinations nationwide on Sunday after four men who had been inoculated died in the past week, the Health Ministry said. "I ordered to stop ... Far-right party joins Israeli coalition International Herald Tribune - Oct 23 2:52 PM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel reached a deal Monday to broaden his shaky coalition by adding a far-right party that seeks to reduce Israel's Arab population.Soros considers backing peace initiative FT.com via Yahoo! News - Oct 23 1:30 PM
Israel's summer war with Lebanon's Hizbollah ended after 34 days, but a fierce debate within the American Jewish community over the nature of Israel's relationship with the US rages on, spurring efforts to create a powerful voice to lobby for peace with the Palestinians.Israel admits use of phosphorous bombs RTÉ News - Oct 22 1:33 PM
Israel has acknowledged for the first time using controversial phosphorous bombs against Hezbollah targets during fighting in Lebanon in August. Israeli minister Jacob Edery confirmed the bombs were used 'against military targets in open ground'.Official: Israel used phosphorous bombs USA Today - Oct 22 9:41 PM
The Israeli army used phosphorous artillery shells against Hezbollah guerrilla targets during their war in Lebanon this summer, an Israeli Cabinet minister said, confirming Lebanese allegations for the first time.Israel kills seven in Gaza battle Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 23 5:02 PM
Israeli forces killed seven Palestinians, including at least three gunmen, and wounded about 20 people in fighting in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials said.Israel hates Lebanon because of what it stands for: coexistence The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 22 12:53 PM
Geographically, Lebanon is not really at an advantage. The problem is not posed here in terms of size, but in terms of the harmful and even destructive relations imposed on the Lebanese people by their southern neighbor, Israel. One can't help but wonder why Israel does not hesitate to wage countless wars against a peace-seeking.Israel kills seven in Gaza battle AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Oct 23 4:44 PM
Israeli forces have killed seven Palestinians, including at least three gunmen, and wounded about 20 in fighting in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials say.Far-right party to join shaky Israeli coalition AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 23 12:17 PM
Israel's shaky six-month-old government was bolstered after Prime Minister Ehud Olmert reached an agreement for an extreme-right party to join the coalition.Deaths Halt Flu Vaccinations in Israel ABC News - Oct 23 8:07 AM
Israeli Health Ministry Halts Flu Vaccinations After 3 People Die; 4th Death InvestigatedIsrael admits using deadly incendiary during summer war The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 22 12:54 PM
Israel acknowledged on Sunday that it had used the white phosphorous bombs in South Lebanon during the summer war, partially confirming Lebanese allegations for the first time. The Jewish state also said its almost daily violations of Lebanon's airspace would continue in order to monitor what it claimed was ongoing.Israeli Adds Far-Right Party to Coalition New York Times - Oct 23 11:05 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel reached a deal today to broaden his shaky coalition by adding a far-right party that seeks to reduce Israel?s Arab population.Annan Asks Spy to Mediate Between Israel and Hezbollah Zaman Online - Oct 22 2:04 PM
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has commissioned a member of Germany s secret service to act as a mediator between Israel and Hezbollah.Ahmadinejad: Israel Will Soon Disappear WBOC 16 - Oct 22 11:20 AM
TEHRAN , Iran (AP)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Friday that Israel no longer had any reason to exist and would soon disappear.Israel used phosphorous bombs in Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 22 6:43 PM
The Israeli army used phosphorous artillery shells against Hezbollah guerrilla targets during their war in Lebanon this summer, an Israeli Cabinet minister said Sunday, confirming Lebanese allegations for the first time.Hawkish party to join Israel gov't MSNBC - Oct 23 6:24 AM
A party that takes a hard line against the Arabs will join Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's government, its leader said Monday, a development likely to encumber already faltering efforts to renew peace talks with the Palestinians.Israeli forces kill 7 in Gaza Strip raid AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 23 12:28 PM
Israeli troops killed seven Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, one of the bloodiest days of fighting during a four-month offensive. The dead included a militant involved in rocket attacks on Israel, prompting Palestinian calls for revenge.Israel's next confrontation? The Philadelphia Inquirer - Oct 22 12:24 AM
While Israel licks its wounds from its flawed war in Lebanon last summer and as nine commissions investigate the different ways the campaign went awry, Gaza, at the other end of the country, appears at risk of becoming the next major flash point for Israel.