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Israel rejects new Palestinian gov't 
CNN.com - Mar 15 5:56 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) -- The Islamic militant Hamas and its Fatah rivals forged a unity government Thursday to end more than a year of political wrangling, isolation and bloodshed. Israel quickly rejected the new leadership, saying it failed to recognize the Jewish state.Israel says it won't work with coalition AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 12:28 PM
The Islamic militant Hamas and its Fatah rivals forged a unity government Thursday to end a year of political wrangling, isolation and bloodshed. Israel quickly rejected it, saying it failed to recognize the Jewish state.Palestinians unify; Israel demurs USA Today - Mar 15 11:52 AM
The rival Hamas and Fatah movements formed a long-elusive unity government Thursday, hoping to end bloody infighting and lead the Palestinians out of year-long international isolation. Israel immediately said, however, that it would not deal with the new government.Liberian refugees in Israel face deportation Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 10:13 AM
A group of Liberian refugees given sanctuary in Israel five years ago now face deportation and fear their lives will be in danger if they are repatriated.Israel refuses to deal with new Palestinian cabinet AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 6:04 AM
Israel on Thursday rejected any contacts with the new Palestinian government uniting rival factions Fatah and Hamas, which is regarded as a terrorist outfit by the Jewish state and the West.Israel Won't Deal With Palestinians Time Magazine - Mar 15 6:20 AM
Israel won't deal with the new Palestinian government and will urge the international community not to work with the coalition, an Israeli official said Israel Critical of New Fatah-Hamas Cabinet NPR - Mar 15 5:30 PM
Palestinian rivals Fatah and Hamas have finally agreed on the makeup of a unity government. But Israel has quickly declared that it will have nothing to do with the new entity, calling it a "setback" to Middle East peace efforts.Israel will not recognise new Palestinian cabinet AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 5:29 AM
Israel on Thursday rejected any contacts with the new Palestinian unity government, denying earlier statements by a senior official that it could work with it under certain conditions.Israel Rejects Palestinian Unity Gov't ABC News - Mar 15 1:30 PM
Hamas, Fatah Forge Palestinian Unity Government, but Israel Quickly Rejects New LeadershipIsrael Says It Won't Work With Coalition ABC News - Mar 15 12:45 PM
Israel Says It Won't Work With New Palestinian Coalition GovernmentIsrael condemns Palestinian govt platform AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 2:10 AM
The platform of the new Palestinian government is a major "step backward" for peace prospects, and Israel will lobby the international community not to work with the coalition, a senior Israeli official said Thursday.Vatican, Israel in public squabble as pope s German shul visit nears JTA - 3 minutes ago
Pope Benedict XVI. A public spat over the Vatican s attitude to terrorism and to Israel is straining relations between the Jewish State and the Holy See just three weeks before Pope Benedict XVI is due to make a historic visit to a synagogue in his native Germany.Israel stocks drop for 3rd day; Hapoalim off, Tower Semi rises Market Watch - Mar 15 10:55 AM
TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) -- Israel stocks closed lower for a third day on Thursday, with Bank Hapoalim lower after the country's largest bank said its chairman would step down and investors awaiting the consumer price index reading. U.N. chief criticizes Israel, Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 14 11:25 PM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday criticized Israel and Lebanon for violating the resolution that ended last summer's Israeli-Hezbollah war, and suggested an independent mission examine the monitoring of their border amid allegations of arms smuggling.Israel shows interest in old peace plan AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 14 9:17 PM
The United States and Israel offered new support Wednesday for a dormant Arab proposal they hope holds promise for peace in the region and spurs efforts to resolve the underlying question of a political settlement for the Palestinians.Students hope Israel summit will spur advocacy on campus JTA - 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
Alan Dershowitz talks to students from the U.S. at a conference on advocacy in Jerusalem on Dec. 31. A select group of U.S. college students visited Israel recently for advocacy training they can apply back on their home campuses.In wake of U.N. vote, Israel looks with trepidation at united Europe JTA - 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
The Israeli establishment was rocked by the European Unionīs unanimous U.N. vote against the West Bank security barrier, leaving some to fear that the expanded bloc will become a leading ally of Palestinian efforts to delegitimize Israel.Israel Says It Won't Work With Coalition CBS News - Mar 15 8:09 AM
The rival Hamas and Fatah movements formed a long-elusive unity government Thursday, hoping to end bloody infighting and lead the Palestinians out of yearlong international isolation. Israel immediately said, however, that it would not deal with the new government.Israel will not recognise Hamas coalition Times Online - Mar 15 4:57 PM
The new Palestinian unity Government was rejected last night by Israel, but Hamas and Fatah leaders expressed confidence that their coalition would persuade Europe and other countries to end an international boycott.Saddam, Israel have turbulent past JTA - Mar 15 5:57 PM
A timeline traces significant events in Saddam Hussein s regime and his contentious relationship with Israel. Before you continue...Media Fight Request to Close Parts of Israel Lobbyists' Trial Washington Post - Mar 14 9:51 PM
Defense lawyers and media organizations are objecting to what they say is a government effort to bar the public from the upcoming trial of two pro-Israel lobbyists charged with violating U.S. espionage laws. Israel: Bomb Song Cleared New York Times - Mar 14 8:51 PM
Israel?s entry for the annual Eurovision Song Contest, ?Push the Button,? has been approved by the competition?s organizers, despite earlier suggestions that its lyrics were inappropriate. The song, by a band called the Teapacks, has been interpreted as a protest against Iran?s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.Canadian Jews are incensed as Quebec union calls to boycott Israel JTA - Mar 15 5:12 PM
Members of a Quebec labor union who recently visited the West Bank and Gaza Strip have denounced Israel as an apartheid regime and called for a boycott of Israeli products.Israel urged to halt archaeological work AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 14 6:04 PM
A UNESCO panel has urged Israel to immediately halt archaeological work at a Jerusalem holy site that has angered Muslims around the world.Israel Urged to Halt Archaeological Work ABC News - Mar 15 4:30 AM
UNESCO Panel Urges Israel to Halt Work at Jerusalem Holy SiteU-S, Israel show new interest in old peace plan KTRE-TV East Texas - Mar 15 6:38 PM
STATE DEPARTMENT An old Saudi Arabian proposal for peace in the Middle East is getting another look. The U-S and Israel are offering new support for the proposal.Eurovision approves Israel entry BBC News - Mar 15 3:28 AM
Israel's Eurovision Song Contest entry is approved despite containing apparent references to Iran's nuclear programme.Israel rejects Palestinian Govt unity deal ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Mar 15 1:09 PM
Israel says it will refuse to recognise a new Palestinian government of national unity.Israel says it won't deal with new Palestinian government Boston Herald - Mar 15 12:33 PM
JERUSALEM - Israel won't deal with the new Palestinian government and will urge the international community not to work with the coalition, an Israeli official said. Foreign Ministry spokesman Mark...Israel rejects new Palestinian government People's Daily - Mar 15 5:45 PM
Israel voiced its rejection to the new Palestinian national unity government on Thursday afternoon, shortly after the expected announcement of the new Palestinian government, pan-Arab al-Jazeera TV channel reported.Israel condemns platform of new Palestinian government KWQC-TV 6 Davenport - 49 minutes ago
JERUSALEM An Israeli official says the platform of the new Palestinian government is a "step backward" for peace prospects. The unnamed official says Israel will lobby the international community not to work with the new government.He says there has been "regression" on a number of important issues.Israel Condemns Palestinian Govt Platform ABC News - Mar 15 2:30 AM
Israel Condemns Platform of New Palestinian GovernmentIsrael's fear: withdrawal from Iraq will destabilize Jordan Haaretz Daily - Mar 15 6:20 PM
March 16, 2007 The prime minister woke up very early on Tuesday. His speech to the convention of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) a live video speech began at 4:00 A.M., Jerusalem time.US, Israel see 'positive' signs in Arab plan The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 15 2:12 PM
The United States and Israel are offering new support for a dormant Arab proposal they hope holds promise for peace and might spur efforts to resolve the question of a political settlement for the Palestinians. "I hope that this speaks to the clear need for an Israeli-Arab reconciliation to accompany ...Israel rebuffs Palestinian unity coalition The Washington Times - Mar 15 8:53 AM
11:27 p.m. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- The rival Hamas and Fatah movements formed a long-elusive unity government today, hoping to end bloody infighting and lead the Palestinians out of yearlong international isolation. Israel immediately said, however, that it would not deal with the new government.Israel s new face at United Nations hopes to capitalize on business skill JTA - Mar 15 9:12 AM
Dan Gillerman, Israel s new ambassador to the U.N., is the first Israeli in that slot to come from the business world. He tells the JTA how he hopes to transform Israel s U.N. presence from one consumed with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to a multi-issue mission that shares Israeli expertise.Israel should stop contested excavation: UNESCO AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 14 12:27 PM
The chief of the UN culture agency said Wednesday he supported a report calling on Israel to end excavation work near Al-Aqsa mosque which has sparked protests across the Muslim world.Israel s Eurovision entry cleared Cleveland Jewish News - Mar 15 6:23 PM
(JTA) - Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest will allow Israel s controversial entry. The European Broadcasting Union, which oversees the annual songfest, announced Wednesday that all the participating nations entries had been approved.Europeans stand up for Israel; turn down invite to Malaysia Haaretz Daily - Mar 15 4:54 PM
The European Bowls Union recently turned down an invitation to play against a select Asian team in Malaysia because of the host country's record of discrimination against Israel.Israel deals blow to new Palestinian unity government Times Online - Mar 15 7:53 AM
Israel has announced it will not deal with the new Palestinian government, moments after rival leaders from Hamas and Fatah unveiled their long-awaited unity cabinet designed to end bloody infighting and bring the territory out of international isolation.S. African Jews turn out for Israel during nationīs Zionist conference JTA - Mar 15 9:12 AM
Hundreds of delegates rallied behind Israel at South Africaīs largest Zionist conference in some 20 years. Before you continue...Israel investigating human shield charge AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
The Israeli military has opened an investigation into allegations that soldiers misused Palestinian civilians during recent operations in the West Bank city of Nablus, the army said Thursday.Israel Shows Interest in Old Peace Plan ABC News - Mar 14 9:45 PM
U.S., Israel Show Interest in 5-Year-Old Palestinian Peace Plan; Rice Plans Trip to MideastPalestinians unveil unity govt but Israel rejects contacts AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 6:00 PM
Palestinians unveiled a new unity cabinet on Thursday that they hope will usher in a new era by ending months of deadly factional violence and a crippling international aid boycott.Lawmakers, Israel backers support direct aid to Palestinian Authority JTA - Mar 15 6:57 AM
Making a historic move, the Bush administration has decided to send humanitarian aid directly to the Palestinian Authority. Surprisingly, pro-Israel activists and lawmakers are giving the move a thumbs-up.Israel tackles fall start for new football league J. the Jewish News Weekly of Northern California - Mar 15 1:57 PM
jerusalem | Hitting won t just be for the baseball players coming to Israel this summer.Israel s Bedouin Arabs reap what they sew J. the Jewish News Weekly of Northern California - Mar 15 1:43 PM
Five years ago, Rachel Oren held down a glamorous job as a buyer for Israel s biggest department store. These days she spends much of her time in sandy desert tents, dressed in a tank top.Israel voices concern over Taiwan Nazi group Middle East Times - Mar 15 7:34 AM
TAIPEI -- Israel Thursday voiced concern to the Taiwanese government over the founding of a Nazi political movement on the island, a foreign ministry official said.Traveling in northern Israel, where the soldiers and the journalists roam JTA - Mar 15 4:58 AM
Soldiers from the Golani Brigade return to Israel on July 27. Aside from curious journalists and weary soldiers, few people are out and about these days in the north of Israel.CJP's strategic plan will place emphasis on Israel The Jewish Advocate - Mar 15 8:51 AM
As part of its first strategic planning effort in a decade, Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston has outlined five issues that it foresees affecting the Jewish community over the next 10 years. And fighting for Israel tops the list.Hamas, Fatah wrap up unity deal; Israel will not work with new government Ashland Daily Tidings - Mar 15 1:14 PM
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip The rival Hamas and Fatah movements formed a long-elusive unity government Thursday, hoping to end bloody infighting and lead the Palestinians out of yearlong international isolation. Israel immediately said, however, that it would not deal with the new government.U.S. activists outraged as Israel proposes cutting Falash Mura aliyah JTA - Mar 15 4:58 AM
Kafale Aviaw, right, who left Ethiopia for Israel nearly six years ago, is now in the IDF. He embraces his niece as she arrives with a Falash Mura group in January 2006.Temple Beth Israel placed on National Register of Historic Places. Stevens Point Journal - Mar 15 9:29 AM
The U.S. Secretary of the Interior recently placed Temple Beth Israel, 1475 Water St., Stevens Point, on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1905, members of the congregation included business owners like William Zenoff, Peter Slomann and A.L. Shafton. Many were members of local civic organizations as well as presidents of local banks and other businesses. Also placed on the State ...Israel not 'enthusiastic' about strike on Iran: Olmert AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 14 6:59 AM
Israel is not "enthusiastic" about using military means to stop Iran's controversial nuclear programme, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Wednesday.Israel urged to halt archeological work CTV.ca - Mar 15 8:08 AM
PARIS -- A UNESCO panel has urged Israel to immediately halt archeological work at a Jerusalem holy site that has angered Muslims around the world. Muslims fear the work will harm Islamic shrines on the hilltop compound, which is known as the Temple Mount to Jews and the Noble Sanctuary to Muslims.ISRAEL: Press warned off Leo AsiaMedia - Mar 15 12:26 PM
Jerusalem --- Paparazzi tailing Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend in Israel were told to stay away from them after a clash erupted. Two of DiCaprio's bodyguards were detained on Monday 'after being involved in a fight that broke out', said police.Israel Won't Deal With New Palestinian Government NBC 5 Chicago - Mar 15 7:12 AM
The government of Israel said it is not going to deal with the new Palestinian government.Israel s eye still on settlements as parties attempt to exploit tensions JTA - Mar 15 3:42 AM
Israeli police clash with protesters during the Feb. 1 evacuation of the illegal West Bank settlement outpost of Amona. Following violent settler-police clashes in the West Bank, the settler movement and Israel s political parties are gearing up for battle over further settlement evacuations.Israel war report fuels 'PM must go' fever AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 14 6:37 AM
Feverish speculation mounted in Israel on Wednesday that a report into the failures of last year's Lebanon war could lead to the ouster of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and force a snap election.McClaren set to unleash Lennon in Israel ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Mar 15 3:30 AM
Steve McClaren is ready to unleash Aaron Lennon on Israel when England resume their Euro 2008 qualification campaign in Tel Aviv.Israel's right to be racist Al-Ahram Weekly - Mar 15 8:24 AM
Israel's struggle for peace is a sincere one. In fact, Israel desires to live at peace not only with its neighbours, but also and especially with its own Palestinian population, and with Palestinians whose lands its military occupies by force.Egypt says peace first with Israel, normalisation later AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 1:57 PM
Egypt said on Thursday that Arab countries will not accept a normalisation of relations with the Jewish state until the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is resolved.Russia and Israel take different paths to the promised land Russian Information Agency Novosti - Mar 15 8:33 AM
MOSCOW. (Artur Gabdrakhmanov, RIA Novosti bureau chief in Israel) - Russian-Israeli relations can be divided into two parts: purely bilateral relations, and relations within the framework of crucial problems of the Middle East.Israel won't discuss Armenian massacre UPI - Mar 14 4:25 PM
Fears that discussing the Armenian genocide would disrupt Israel's relations with Turkey led lawmakers to drop the issue Wednesday. Voting 15 to 12, the ...Israel rejects new Palestinian gov't - al-Jazeera People's Daily - Mar 15 7:14 AM
Israel announced its rejection to the new Palestinian national unity government on Thursday afternoon, shortly before the expected announcement of the new Palestinian government, pan-Arab satellite television al-Jazeera reported.Israel's Olmert shrugs off unpopularity AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 1:34 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Thursday acknowledged he was not very popular, but promised in a speech that he would continue to act for the good of the country.Israel condemns platform of new Palestinian government ABC 7 El Paso - Mar 15 5:19 AM
JERUSALEM An Israeli official says the platform of the new Palestinian government is a "step backward" for peace prospects. The unnamed official says Israel will lobby the...U.N. asks Israel halt work at Al-Aqsa UPI - Mar 14 4:11 PM
The United Nations is asking Israel to stop work on access to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City and consult with Muslim religious authorities.Israel Cardona continues comeback on Collision Course" East Side Boxing - Mar 15 9:36 AM
PROVIDENCE (March 14, 2007) Former world title challenger Israel Pito Cardona s comeback continues April 6 against Juan Manuel Buendia in the eight-round co-feature on Collision Course, headlined on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights by cruiserweights Matt Too Smooth Godfrey against Felix Bad News Cora, Jr., at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.New Govt will not recognise Israel: Hamas Hindustan Times - Mar 15 6:11 AM
The new Palestinian unity cabinet will not recognise Israel, a chief condition for resuming Western aid to the government, a top official with the ruling Islamist movement Hamas said on Tuesday.Route of Israel s security barrier raises concerns among ecologists JTA - Mar 15 12:42 AM
A tree frames the security fence near the village of Abu Dis on the outskirts of Jerusalem, June 20. Israel s West Bank security barrier is being criticized by ecologists over its potential to cause serious environmental damage to animals and plants in the region.Israel rejects Palestinian cabinet Independent Online - Mar 15 7:40 AM
Israel has denied any possibility of working with the new Palestinian unity government.This Time, Israel Is Missing an Historic Opportunity Middle East Online - Mar 15 2:12 AM
The wide political spectrum components of Israel s incumbent cabinet of Olmert will go down into history as the government that has let its people down by manoeuvring to blackmail Arabs into an unattainable better deal than the best deal Israel has ever had and could ever have, says Nicola Nasser .Hamas thanks Israel for Gaza pullout Jerusalem Newswire - Mar 15 5:53 AM
Hamas has been showing its appreciation for Israel's retreat of the Gaza Strip by replaying an old clip of its deceased former leader stating that a Gaza pullout would mark the beginning of the end for the Jewish state.Bank of Israel wage agreement reached at 3 am Globes Online - Mar 15 4:49 AM
Bank of Israel workers committee calls of strike after court hearing.Israel ready to work with Palestinian govt with conditions Khaleej Times - Mar 15 1:53 AM
JERUSALEM - Israel will be ready to work with the new Palestinian unity government if a soldier captured by Gaza militants is released and rocket fire stops, a senior official told AFP on Thursday.McClaren set to unleash Lennon in Israel ITV.com - Mar 15 3:29 AM
Steve McClaren is ready to unleash Aaron Lennon on Israel when England resume their Euro 2008 qualification campaign in Tel Aviv a week on Saturday. A combination of illness and injury have limited the 19-year-old Tottenham Hotspur winger's chances since impressing at last summer's World Cup.The U-N chief criticizes Israel and Lebanon for violating the resolution that ended last summer's war Fox21 - Mar 15 1:18 AM
UNITED NATIONS U-N Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (bahn kee moon) says Israel and Lebanon have both violated the resolution that ended last summer's Israel-Hezbollah (hez-BUH'-lah) war.The U-N chief criticizes Israel and Lebanon for violating the resolution that ended last summer's war ABC 7 El Paso - Mar 15 1:19 AM
UNITED NATIONS U-N Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (bahn kee moon) says Israel and Lebanon have both violated the resolution that ended last summer's Israel-Hezbollah...Nicola Nasser: Israel Is Missing an Historic Opportunity The Palestine Chronicle - Mar 15 6:00 AM
Israeli leaders used to mock Arab leaders as the masters of missing opportunities. This time, Israel is the party who seems determined to miss a real historic opportunity.Israel Sets Two Conditions ERT.gr - Mar 15 3:46 AM
Israel has set two conditions in order to cooperate with the Palestinian national unity government. Firstly, Israeli soldier Gilad Salit, who was abducted in June, should be released and secondly, missile attacks against the Gaza Strip should stop, stated a senior Israeli official.Pelosi Stand on the War in Iraq Bothers Israel Lobby The Palestine Chronicle - Mar 15 5:00 AM
And all the politicians pledged support for continued aid to Israel. President Bush has proposed $2.4 billion in aid to Israel in his budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.U.N. chief criticizes Israel, Lebanon AngolaPress - Mar 15 3:02 AM
UNITED NATIONS 03/15- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday criticized Israel and Lebanon for violating the resolution that ended last summer`s Israeli-Hezbollah war, and suggested an independent mission examine the monitoring of their border amid allegations of arms smuggling.Israel refuses to work with new Palestinian government International Herald Tribune - Mar 15 5:54 AM
The rival Hamas and Fatah movements formed a long-elusive unity government Thursday, in hopes it will end bloody infighting and lead the Palestinians out of yearlong international isolation.U.S., Israel show new interest in old peace plan San Diego Union-Tribune - Mar 14 5:07 PM
WASHINGTON, 3:25 p.m. March 14 (AP): The United States and Israel are showing new interest in a dormant, five-year-old Arab proposal for a political settlement for the Palestinians.Africa Israel Investments Ltd. to Host Conference Call Announcing Fourth Quarter and Year-end Earnings Results [Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Mar 15 6:00 AM
TEL AVIV, Israel----Africa Israel Group -- Africa Israel Investments Ltd. , announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter 2006 results on Monday, March 26 2007, before the Israel market opens.Israel's Livni Seeks To Craft a Steppingstone to Peace The New York Sun - Mar 14 8:32 PM
UNITED NATIONS A budding Saudi-Israeli dispute is dampening some expectations that a Saudi initiative will become a diplomatic opening to restarting negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs. With Arab states attempting to revive a 2002 proposal known as the Saudi initiative, Israel is calling on them to first recognize the Jewish state, as a steppingstone toward regional peace. ...Israel Urged To Halt Archaeological Work KTHV Little Rock - Mar 14 9:27 PM
Paris -- A UNESCO panel has urged Israel to immediately halt archaeological work at a Jerusalem holy site that has angered Muslims around the world. Muslims fear the work will harm Islamic shrines on the hilltop compound, which is known as the Temple Mount to Jews and the Noble Sanctuary to Muslims.Israel envoy recalled over bondage gear street shame AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 13 8:55 PM
Israel has recalled its ambassador to El Salvador after police found him on the streets of the capital blind drunk and wearing nothing but bondage gear.For foreign workers in Israel, Haggadah s message seems relevant JTA - Mar 14 6:12 PM
An unidentified foreign worker watches as her child eats matzah at a model seder in Tel Aviv on March 31. Raising cups of wine and wishing each other happy Passover in Hebrew, workers from far-flung countries sat down to a seder in Israel.Israel Calls On Arab, Muslim Leaders To Normalize Relations Nasdaq - Mar 14 2:51 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--Israel's foreign minister, in an interview with an Arab TV channel, welcomed a revived Saudi peace plan Wednesday and called on Arab and Muslim leaders to establish ties without waiting to solve the Israeli- Palestinian conflict.Iran Condemns Israel's Eurovision Entry Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Mar 15 8:24 AM
March 15, 2007 -- Iranian state-run television today condemned Israel's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest -- a song about nuclear war -- as an "insult" to Iran.Iran Says Israel, U.S. Threaten Mideast The Herald-Sun - Mar 14 8:12 PM
Iran's foreign minister accused Israel and the United States of posing the main threats to the security of the Middle East. The U.S. and Israeli delegations walked out during the speech Tuesday.Israel's Olmert declares he's here to stay UPI - Mar 15 3:11 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Thursday told his party he knows he is unpopular, but he has more pressing issues to deal with.Report: Israel illegally on some land UPI - Mar 14 6:25 AM
A rights group is calling for Israel to publicly explain why it allowed settlements to be built in the West Bank on land privately owned by Palestinians. ...Following Hamas takeover of P.A., West and Israel cut off contact, funds JTA - Mar 14 4:12 PM
Now that Hamas officially has become the face of the Palestinian Authority, the West and Israel can t slam the door fast enough. Before you continue...After visiting Israel, fire chiefs wonder about U.S. preparedness JTA - Mar 14 3:12 PM
A delegation of American fire chiefs finds the United States ill-prepared on the terrorism front after spending a week in Israel. Before you continue...Hamas Aligns With Fatah but Aid Remains in Doubt New York Times - Mar 15 5:20 PM
Israel announced that it would therefore not deal with the new government or any of its ministers, Hamas or not.Israel recalls El Salvador ambassador after 'unbecoming' behavior USA Today - Mar 13 4:58 PM
Israel has recalled its ambassador to El Salvador after he was found bound, drunk and nude, a spokeswoman said Monday.Israel intelligence: Iran forming Hamas-led Palestinian army World Tribune - Mar 14 12:48 PM
JERUSALEM Israel's intelligence community has determined that Iran launched a crash program to form a Hamas-led Palestinian army. Officials said Iran has been training up to 500 Hamas operatives as combat commanders and soldiers.