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Israel mulls suspending ties over Abbas-Hamas deal 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 9:54 AM
Israel is considering suspending contacts with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas if his new unity government with Hamas does not meet international demands, Israeli officials said on Monday.Israel to halt holy site repairs but excavations go on AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 8:58 AM
Israel has frozen contested building work near Jerusalem's most volatile holy site but pressed with archaeological excavations, triggering further Muslim outcry.Arabs try outreach to Israel, U.S. Jews USA Today - Feb 12 4:39 AM
Arab states, led by Saudi Arabia, are making some of their most public overtures ever to Israel and American Jews in an effort to undercut Iran's growing influence, contain violence in Iraq and Lebanon and push for a Palestinian solution.Holtzman, Blomberg to manage in Israel CBS Sportsline - Feb 12 4:01 PM
Former Major League Baseball players Ken Holtzman, Ron Blomberg and Art Shamsky were hired Monday as managers for the first season of the Israel Baseball League.Israel halts construction at mosque The Washington Times - 36 minutes ago
JERUSALEM -- In a surprise retreat, Israel yesterday froze a contentious plan to renovate a bridge leading to Jerusalem's Temple Mount compound to respond to Palestinian charges that the work will endanger the Al Aqsa Mosque.Lebanese villagers fear Israel nibbling away their lands IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 12 6:34 PM
Aitroun (Lebanon), Feb 13 (DPA) At the edge of the southern village of Aitroun at the border with Israel, Lebanese farmers scrutinize the barbed wire fence that cuts through their tobacco fields.UN Must Pressure Israel To Stop Digging At Al-Aqsa Mosque - PM Bernama - 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
BANGKOK, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Tuesday called on the United Nations Security Council to pressure Israel to stop digging work near the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem.Israel tests anti-missile system AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 11 7:36 PM
Israel successfully conducted its first nighttime test of the Arrow anti-missile system after sundown Sunday, the Defense Ministry said.Israel may suspend contacts with Abbas Gulf Times - 23 minutes ago
JERUSALEM: Israel is considering suspending contacts with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas if his new unity government with Hamas does not meet international demands, Israeli officials said yesterday.Lebanon, UN To Work On Marking Border With Israel - Officials Nasdaq - Feb 12 1:23 PM
BEIRUT (AP)--Senior officers from the Lebanese army and the U.N. peacekeeping force agreed Monday to work on marking a U.N.-drawn line that defines the border between Lebanon and Israel, military officials said.Olmert says Israel may lose Golan Heights The Washington Times - Feb 12 12:09 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Monday that Israel would have to give up the Golan Heights if peace will ever be achieved with Syria.Bank of Israel to approve sale of Leumi controlling interest Haaretz Daily - Feb 12 5:15 PM
The Bank of Israel is expected to approve the sale of Bank Leumi's control to the foreign Cerberus-Gabriel funds group. Banking sector sources estimate that the approval is expected to be made later this week.Israel to release $100 million in frozen tax funds to Palestinians Fox21 - Feb 12 3:55 PM
JERUSALEM Israel says it will release more than 100 (m) million dollars in taxes to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (mahk-MOOD' ah-BAHS') by tomorrow.Palestinians call on Israel to accept national unity deal AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 11 2:01 PM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas called on Israel to accept a national unity agreement he signed with Islamic militant group Hamas and prepare for negotiations on a lasting peace.Israel successfully tests Arrow missile Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 11 1:55 PM
Israel on Sunday successfully conducted a new test of its Arrow anti-missile missile system, the country's main's bulwark against a possible attack by Iran's long-range weapons, Israel's defense minister said.Israel can defend against Iranian nuclear threat: official People's Daily - Feb 12 3:59 PM
A senior official of the Israeli Defense Ministry has said that the successful test firing of the Arrow missile shows that Israel can now defend itself against an Iranian nuclear missile threat, local media reported on Monday.Israel to reconsider stance on future Palestinian gov't if Shalit freed: Olmert People's Daily - Feb 12 4:01 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Monday that Israel would reconsider its position on the Hamas-Fatah coalition government if captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit is freed, local daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported.Israel may suspend ties over deal TVNZ - Feb 12 12:19 PM
Israel is considering suspending contacts with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas if his new unity government with Hamas does not meet international demands, Israeli officials said on Tuesday.Israel to halt Jerusalem work; may suspend ties with Abbas The Peninsula - Feb 12 2:48 PM
jerusalem Israel has frozen contested building work near Jerusalem s most volatile holy site but pressed yesterday with archaeological excavations, triggering further Muslim outcry.Israel testfires anti-missile system in 'message' to Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 11 12:44 PM
Israel carried out a successful night-time test of its Hetz (Arrow) anti-missile missile system in what public television described as a "message to Iran".Iran-wary Arabs court Israel, U.S. Jews The Washington Times - Feb 12 8:38 AM
Iran's growing influence and nuclear program has led to Saudi Arabia and other Arab states to move diplomatically closer to Israel, USA Today reported.Israel suspends construction, continues dig at Al-Aqsa The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 12 12:42 PM
Israel has frozen construction work near an occupied East Jerusalem holy site but pressed ahead Monday with archaeological excavations in the area, eliciting further protests from Muslims who view the digging as an act of desecration.Israel mulls suspending ties over Abbas-Hamas deal AlertNet - Feb 12 8:32 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds comments by Israeli official, details) By Adam Entous JERUSALEM, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Israel is considering suspending contacts with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas if ... Israel orders work to continue near site AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 11 9:51 AM
Israel's Cabinet voted to push ahead with construction work on a ramp leading to a disputed holy site in Jerusalem, despite objections from the Muslim world and violent Palestinian protests.Israel wary of deal on Palestinian regime The Buffalo News - Feb 12 6:10 AM
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Sunday that the emerging Palestinian Cabinet must abide by international demands to recognize Israel, renounce violence and accept past peace agreements with the Jewish state.Israel mulls suspending ties over Abbas-Hamas deal Boston Globe - Feb 12 1:22 AM
Israel is considering suspending contacts with moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas if his new unity government with Hamas does not meet international demands, Israeli officials said on Monday.Israel suspends construction at holy site, digs to continue EuroNews - Feb 12 11:53 AM
Israel is suspending the construction of a footbridge at the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem pending public discussions.Israel's cabinet favors continuing construction protested by Muslims The Philadelphia Inquirer - Feb 12 12:08 AM
Israel's cabinet voted yesterday to push ahead with construction work on a ramp leading to a disputed holy site in Jerusalem, despite objections from the Muslim world and violent Palestinian protests.ISRAEL REPORTS SUCCESSFUL ARROW TEST Middle East Newsline - Feb 12 10:40 AM
TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel has reported a successful test of its Arrow-2 missile defense system. Officials said the Arrow-2 underwent its first night flight to test the system's capability to respond and track enemy missiles fired after dark.Israel to halt holy site repairs but excavations go on TODAYonline - Feb 12 9:20 AM
The Dome of the Rock appears in the background as employees of the Israeli Antiquities Authority work. Israel has frozen contested building work near Jerusalem's most volatile holy site but pressed with archaeological excavations, triggering further Muslim outcry.Walkway work gets Israel's go-ahead The Columbus Dispatch - Feb 12 4:53 AM
JERUSALEM Israel s cabinet voted to push ahead with construction of a walkway leading to a holy site in Jerusalem, despite objections from the Muslim world and violent Palestinian protests.Israel must accept new government: Abbas AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 11 8:03 AM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has said that Israel must accept the new national unity government being set up between rival factions, a news agency reported.Israel conducts successful nighttime anti-missile test Calcutta News - Feb 12 9:06 AM
Israel successfully tested its Arrow anti-missile system late Sunday in the first after-dark trial, Haaretz Daily reported.Israel is digging for problems Malta Star - Feb 12 10:34 AM
Since the occupation of Jerusalem by the Israeli forces in 1967, Israel annexed the Holy City, insisted that it will remain as its unified eternal capital and that in no way will it ever be returned to the Palestinians.Israel to continue holy site project Contra Costa Times - Feb 12 3:11 AM
Israel's Cabinet voted to proceed with construction work on a ramp leading to a disputed holy site in Jerusalem, despite objections from the Muslim world and violent Palestinian protests.Israel to allow mosque protests Guardian Unlimited - Feb 12 3:15 AM
Israel to allow Palestinians to lodge protests about construction work taking place near a mosque in Jerusalem's Old City.Nigeria: Plateau to Airlift 1200 Pilgrims to Israel AllAfrica.com - Feb 12 9:42 AM
WITH the release of nearly N300 million grant for this year's pilgrimage of Christian pilgrims from Plateau State to the state of Israel, the state Pilgrims Welfare Board, Wednesday, declared that it was now set to airlift over 1,200 pilgrims to the holy land.Gabriel Kolko: Israel, Iran and the Bush Administration The Palestine Chronicle - Feb 12 11:45 AM
Israel's power after 1947 was based on its military supremacy over its weaker neighbors. It is in the process of losing it-if it has not already. Lesser problems, mainly demographic, will only be aggravated if tension persists.Bank of Israel officials: Rate cuts near end Globes Online - Feb 12 9:48 AM
The Bank of Israel is optimistic about the economy.Steinitz: Arrow test gives Israel advantage over Syria, Iran Haaretz Daily - Feb 12 9:10 AM
Israel's latest test of its Arrow missile defense system proves Israel has a jump on its fiercest enemies, Iran and Syria, a senior lawmaker on the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee said Monday.Palestinians Urge Israel To Accept Fatah-Hamas Unity Deal Nasdaq - Feb 12 1:37 AM
(RTTNews) - Consequent to last week's Saudi-brokered truce between the two Palestinian rivals, President Mahmud Abbas on Sunday called on Israel to accept a national unity agreement he signed with Islamic militant group Hamas and come forward for negotiations on a lasting peace.Iran negotiator: Nuclear program 'no threat to Israel' CNN.com - Feb 11 5:56 AM
MUNICH, Germany (AP) -- Iran's nuclear program is not a threat to Israel and the country is prepared to settle all outstanding issues with the International Atomic Energy Agency within three weeks, its top nuclear negotiator said Sunday.Israel conducts first night test of Chez anti-missile system Khaleej Times - Feb 12 7:12 AM
TEL AVIV - Israel a first nighttime test of its Chez (Arrow) anti-missile system, high-ranking military sources said Monday. The system had been improved and can intercept missiles at great distances and altitudes, they added.Egyptian Member of Parliament: Wipe Israel Off the Map Israel National News - Feb 12 12:19 PM
(IsraelNN.com) An Egyptian Member of Parliament called Monday for Israel to be wiped off the map. The MP, Mustafa al-Kitani, was speaking during a special session of Parliament called by the Muslim Brotherhood.Israel resumes renovations despite mosque protests AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 11 4:44 AM
Israel has resumed controversial renovations near Jerusalem's most contentious holy site, as 2,000 police were out on the streets braced for a third straight day of violent demonstrations.Israel: Call For PNA To Meet Demands India Daily - Feb 12 8:39 AM
Israel will consider suspending contact with Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas if the new Palestinian unity government does not meet international demands, though the suspension might be temporary, unnamed Israeli officials told Reuters on Feb. 12. The agreement between Abbas and Fatah failed to meet the three conditions set by the Middle East Quartet for helping to end the ...Israel Beiteinu MKs Visit Rambam Gate Israel National News - Feb 12 10:49 AM
(IsraelNN.com) A group of Member of Knesset from the Israel Beiteinu party is visiting the Rambam (Mughrabi) Gate in Jerusalem s Old City on Monday night. The MKs will see the repair work being done at the site.India's ties with Israel benefits us in some cases: Palestine Outlook India - Feb 12 6:01 AM
Viewing India's relationship with Israel as a matter of its "sovereign right", Palestine today said the ties also benefitted it in some cases, but asked New Delhi to push for its case with US as well as Israel.Peace possible between Hamas, Israel WNPR Connecticut Public Radio - Feb 12 4:37 AM
HARTFORD, CT (2007-02-12) The top Palestinian diplomat in Washington says the formation of a national unity government between forces loyal to the PLO and Hamas should provide a new opening for peace talks with Israel and the United States. WNPR's Av Harris reports.Hillary Clinton Touts Israel Credentials Baltimore Jewish Times - Feb 12 6:28 AM
In her first address to a Jewish group since announcing her candidacy for president, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton tried to convince doubters that she'll stand by Israel in time of peril.India's ties with Israel benefits us in some cases: Palestine New Kerala - Feb 12 8:59 AM
New Delhi, Feb 12: Viewing India's relationship with Israel as a matter of its "sovereign right", Palestine today said the ties also benefitted it in some cases, but asked New Delhi to push for its case with US as well as Israel.Israel mulls suspending ties over Abbas-Hamas deal AlertNet - Feb 12 1:01 AM
Source: Reuters By Adam Entous JERUSALEM, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Israel is considering suspending contacts with moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas if his new unity government with Hamas does not meet ... Olmert: Palestinians must accept Israel AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 11 1:47 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Sunday that the new Palestinian Cabinet must abide by international demands to recognize Israel, renounce violence and accept past peace agreements with the Jewish state.Washington sources: Israel in race to expand aid Globes Online - Feb 12 3:49 AM
Israel seeks to secure a further $500 million military aid before President Bush leaves office.Chafee '75 to call for progress in Israel tonight Brown Daily Herald - Feb 12 2:00 AM
In his first major speech since losing his re-election bid last November, former Sen. Lincoln Chafee '75 will speak tonight about the prospect of peace in Israel, and he says he'll try to resist the temptation to talk too much about a certain other country in the region starting with the same letter.Israel Carries Out Successful Arrow Missile Night Test Nasdaq - Feb 11 8:52 PM
(RTTNews) - Israel has announced that it has successfully carried out a first ever night test of its Arrow missile, BBC reported quoting Israeli defense ministry.Rockets Fired Into Israel Totally Jewish - Feb 12 4:52 AM
Palestinian terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip fired a total of five Qassam rockets into Israel on Monday morning. The rockets, which were aimed at the western Negev, are not believed to have caused any injuries or property damage.Adelsons give $25 million a year to birthright israel Cleveland Jewish News - Feb 12 4:53 AM
The much-anticipated Adelson Family Charitable Foundation made its first official gift this week as billionaire Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Dr. Miriam Adelson, pledged $25 million a year for the foreseeable future to birthright israel.Israel conducts successful nighttime anti-missile test IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 11 7:47 PM
Tel Aviv, Feb 12 (DPA) Israel successfully tested its Arrow anti-missile system late Sunday in the first after-dark trial, Haaretz Daily reported.OIC to discuss Israel's excavation soon People's Daily - Feb 12 12:14 AM
The Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) will discuss the dispute between Israel and some Islamic countries on the excavation near Jerusalem's most important holy Islamic site, Secretary General of the Islamic group Ermeleddin Ihsanoglu said on Monday.Israel may suspend contracts with Abbas Gulf News - Feb 12 3:06 AM
Occupied Jerusalem: Israel may suspend contracts with moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas if his new unity government with Hamas does not meet international demands, Israeli officials said on Monday.Israel: We can down Iranian nuclear missiles Jerusalem Newswire - Feb 12 3:08 AM
Israel on Sunday conducted yet another successful test of its Arrow anti-missile system. Officials involved in the test said it had effectively extended the capability and range of the Arrow system, enabling it to deal with all forseeable Iranian and Syrian missile threats.ISRAEL PALESTINE AsiaNews.it - Feb 12 4:41 AM
A new treaty for the Holy Land? A treaty would provide the Church legal protection in Israel and Palestine as part of a multilateral pact that would address the issue of Jerusalem s international status.Israel urged to accept unity deal iafrica.com - Feb 11 9:40 PM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas called on Israel on Sunday to accept a national unity agreement he signed with Islamic militant group Hamas and prepare for negotiations on a lasting peace.Israel tests anti-missile system China Daily - Feb 12 12:57 AM
JERUSALEM - Israel successfully conducted its first nighttime test of the Arrow anti-missile system after sundown Sunday, the Defense Ministry said. The system is being developed jointly by Israel and the United States to intercept medium and long-range ballistic missiles.French Archbishop Leads 600 Clergyman to Israel Israel National News - Feb 12 5:05 AM
(IsraelNN.com) French Archbishop Andre Vingt-Trois is leading a delegation of 600 clergymen to Israel Monday for a week-long visit. He is scheduled to visit the Yad Vashem, meet with Sephardic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar and then visit Bethlehem. The archbishop is closely associated with Pope Benedict.Israel conducts successful nighttime anti-missile test Hindustan Times - Feb 11 10:37 PM
Israel successfully tested its Arrow anti-missile system late on Sunday in the first after-dark trial, Haaretz Daily reported. The Arrow missile destroyed the target, a warhead similar to Iran's Shihab-3. The system, being developed together with the US, is built to intercept ballistic missiles.Israel stresses anti-missile test 'message' to Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 3:58 AM
Israeli defence officials have reiterated that a successful night-time test of its Hetz (Arrow) anti-missile missile system was intended as a clear message to chief enemy Iran.Israel to review holy-site work Denver Post - 2 hours, 18 minutes ago
Hoping to quell days of Muslim protests, Jerusalem's ultra-Orthodox Jewish mayor on Monday ordered a review of construction outside a holy site at the heart of the Arab-Israeli conflict, a spokesman said.ISRAEL - PALESTINE Jerusalem mayor blocks works on compound of Mosques - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Feb 12 2:26 AM
Asia News ISRAEL - PALESTINE Jerusalem mayor blocks works on compound of Mosques ISRAEL PALESTINE JEWS MUSLIMS COMPOUND MOSQUES TEMPLE JERUSALEM Recent days saw clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians protesters.Abbas demands Israel accept new terrorist government Jerusalem Newswire - Feb 12 12:23 AM
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday demanded that Israel officially accept a power-sharing government he forged with the Hamas terrorist organization last week in Mecca.Israel to halt holy site repairs but excavations go on AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 3:32 AM
The Israeli authorities have frozen contested building work near Jerusalem's most volatile holy site, but pressed on with archaeological excavations eliciting further Muslim outcry.Israel successfully tests Arrow missile News Interactive - Feb 11 5:03 PM
ISRAEL today successfully conducted a new test of its Arrow anti-missile missile system, the country's main's bulwark against a possible attack by Iran's long-range weapons.NY Times: Israel Gov't 'Paralyzed' Israel National News - Feb 12 2:04 AM
(IsraelNN.com) A The New York Times editorial has dubbed the Olmert administration as paralyzed. It stated that Washington must take the initiative to convince Hamas to stop terror attacks against the Jewish state "given the current political paralysis in Israel."Olmert: Unity Gov't Must Accept Israel ABC News - Feb 11 5:30 AM
Olmert: New Palestinian Government Must Abide by International Demands to Recognize IsraelBush/Cheney Risk Israel's Survival consortiumnews.com - Feb 11 4:59 PM
President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney are unwittingly playing Dr. Jack Kevorkian in helping the state of Israel commit suicide.Israel Stresses Anti-Missile Test Message To Iran by Staff Writers Jerusalem (AFP) Feb 12, 2007 Space War - Feb 12 5:18 PM
Israeli defence officials reiterated Monday that a successful night-time test of its Hetz (Arrow) anti-missile missile system was intended as a clear message to chief enemy Iran. "Last night's test is the answer to the advanced ballistic missiles that Iran develops or buys," Deputy Defence Minister Efraim Sneh was reported as saying by public radio.Riddled with domestic troubles, Israel hosts Presidents Conference JTA - Feb 11 2:57 PM
JERUSALEM, Feb. 11 (JTA) The mood in Israel was grim as the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations held its annual gathering.Israel 'sends message to Iran' News 24 South Africa - Feb 11 9:56 PM
Israel has carried out a successful night-time test of an anti-missile system, in what public television described as a "message to Iran".Israel to halt holy site repairs but excavations go on AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 1:04 AM
The Jerusalem mayor has decided to delay building work near the city's most contentious holy site after days of violent clashes and Muslim outcry, but archaeological excavations will continue.Ousted Republican senator criticizes Bush on Israel Boston Globe - Feb 12 5:22 PM
Ousted Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee criticized President Bush's handling of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process Monday and suggested the president was bowing to a faction of evangelical Christians who oppose a Palestinian state.Israel tests anti-missile sys. in 'message' to Iran IranMania.com - Feb 11 8:48 PM
LONDON, February 12 (IranMania) - Israel carried out a successful night-time test of its Hetz (Arrow) anti-missile missile system in what public television described as a "message to Iran", AFP reported.Lebanon Rejects Hizbullah Charges that Israel Changed Border Israel National News - Feb 12 12:34 AM
(IsraelNN.com) The Lebanese government has rejected accusations by Hizbullah that Israel moved border markers to gain more land. Prime Minister Fuad Siniora called the charge "totally baseless."Israel tests Arrow missile The Australian - Feb 11 2:48 PM
"This evening's (local time) successful test reinforces Israel's readiness ... (it was intended to examine the missile's ability) against external threats at the extremes of its operational envelope," Defence Minister Amir Peretz said.Nuclear envoy: Iran poses no threat to Israel IranMania.com - Feb 11 8:49 PM
LONDON, February 12 (IranMania) - Iran's nuclear program is not a threat to Israel and the country is prepared to settle all outstanding issues with the International Atomic Energy Agency within three weeks, its top nuclear negotiator said,The Associated Press reported.Israel successfuly tests Arrow missile AlertNet - Feb 11 2:01 PM
Source: Reuters JERUSALEM, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Israel on Sunday successfully conducted a new test of its Arrow anti-missile missile system, the country's main's bulwark against a possible attack by Iran's long-range ... Jeannette Ordman, Director of Israeli Dance Company, Is Dead New York Times - Feb 12 6:09 PM
Ms. Ordman was a South African-born dancer and teacher who headed the Bat-Dor Dance Company, one of Israel?s most important contemporary-dance organizations.Iranian Threat Forcing Arabs to Warm Up to Israel Israel National News - Feb 12 12:19 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Leading Arab countries are warming up to Israel in an effort to contain escalating Middle East violence and Iranian influence, USA Today reported Monday.Envoy: Iran Poses No Threat to Israel ABC News - Feb 11 3:30 AM
Iran's Top Negotiator Says the Country's Nuclear Program Is Not a Threat to IsraelNew Palestine Unity Government Must Recognize Israel, Says Olmert Nasdaq - Feb 11 11:36 AM
(RTTNews) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Sunday that the new unity government that is to be formed in Palestine must recognize Israel and renounce violence and accept past peace agreements with the Jewish state.Israel Must Accept New Govt: Abbas Arab News - Feb 11 4:19 PM
AMMAN/GAZA CITY, 12 February 2007 Israel must accept the new national unity government being set up by the Palestinians, President Mahmoud Abbas said in Amman yesterday.Israel test-fires anti-missile system in 'message' to Iran Channel NewsAsia - Feb 11 12:37 PM
JERUSALEM : Israel carried out a successful night-time test of its Hetz (Arrow) anti-missile missile system Sunday in what public television described as a "message to Iran".Israel Does not Accept or Reject Mecca Deal Israel National News - Feb 11 8:19 PM
(IsraelNN.com) PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas stated Sunday that Israel must accept the unity coalition between Fatah and Hamas as a fait accompli and as a negotiating partner.Israel mum on Palestinian agreements EARTHtimes.org - Feb 11 5:10 PM
Israel is neither accepting nor rejecting Hamas and Fatah agreements made at a meeting Thursday in Saudi Arabia, a report says.Israel successfully tests two Arrow anti-missile missiles one serving as a decoy Sunday night DEBKAfile - Feb 11 1:12 PM
The two Arrow missile radar systems homed in on a mock target dropped by the Israeli Air Force. DEBKA file s military sources add: Israeli military planners are working on the unproven assumption that Iran has developed a multiple warhead for its Shehab-3 medium-range missile, which can reach Israel.Israel Approves Work at Religious Site, Scene of Clashes New York Times - Feb 11 6:05 PM
Despite Muslim protests, the Israeli government on Sunday approved the continuation of construction work near a sensitive religious compound.Israel firm on project near shrine Chicago Tribune - Feb 12 4:35 AM
Olmert: `There is no religious matter here' The Israeli Cabinet decided Sunday to proceed with a building project near a contested holy site in Jerusalem despite violent Palestinian protests and condemnations across the Muslim world. French Jews feel 'pandemic of anti-Semitism': archbishop AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 12:16 PM
The archbishop of Paris and head of the Roman Catholic Church in France, Andre Vingt-Trois, said that French Jews feel they are enduring a "pandemic of anti-Semitism" on his first visit to Israel.Israel moving ahead with Mugrabi Gate work EARTHtimes.org - Feb 11 2:55 PM
Israel's Cabinet voted to move ahead with renovations on Jerusalem's Mugrabi Gate over the protests of Muslims who say it threatens the al-Aqsa Mosque.Israel cabinet approves Jerusalem dig Gulf News - Feb 11 1:10 PM
Occupied Jerusalem: Israel's cabinet yesterday decided to press ahead with archaeological digging outside occupied Jerusalem's most contentious religious site despite Arab protests, a government official said.