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Bolton defends Israel's war on Hezbollah 
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Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton on Thursday defended Israel's war with Hezbollah militia in Lebanon last summer as legitimate and one that had the support of several Arab countries as well as the United States.U.S. joins Israel in peace effort AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 12:35 PM
The United States has quietly joined Israel in urging Arab leaders to reformulate their 2002 peace offer in an effort to end the decades-long Middle East conflict, Arab diplomats said Thursday. So far, some Arab heavyweights are publicly resisting the idea.Israel satisfied, Palestinians slam Quartet boycott extension AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 11:23 AM
A decision by major world powers to keep in place a controversial aid boycott on the new Palestinian unity cabinet led by radical Hamas satisfied Israel but left Palestinians in dismay on Thursday.Israel urges diplomats to boycott PA UPI - 10 minutes ago
The foreign minister of Israel said Thursday the country's officials will not meet with foreign ambassadors who meet with Hamas ministers.Israel's Kingmaker in the Wings Time Magazine - Mar 22 9:36 AM
Arkady Gaydamak has a shady past but he is also the most trusted man in Israel and may help decide who becomes the next Prime Minister Woodgate ruled out of Israel clash CNN.com - Mar 22 9:43 AM
England defender Jonathan Woodgate has been ruled out of Saturday's vital Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel because of a knee injury.Woodgate misses Israel match AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 9:12 AM
Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate has been ruled out of England's Euro 2008 qualifier in Israel on Saturday because of a knee injury.Israel sees Arab peace initiative as starting point AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 6:55 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Thursday said Israel is ready to make "big and painful" concessions to advance the peace process and that a Saudi-inspired Arab plan could be a starting point.Arab bid for peace with Israel is 'serious' offer: Jordan FM AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 5:38 AM
A dormant five-year-old Arab initiative for peace with Israel is a serious offer and will be the cornerstone of discussions at next week's Arab summit, Jordan's foreign minister said on Thursday.Olmert: Israel willing to make 'painful concessions' USA Today - Mar 22 5:00 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Thursday that Israel was willing to make "sweeping, painful and tough concessions" to encourage dialogue with its enemies. Olmert also said a dormant Saudi Arabian plan for a comprehensive Mideast peace could be a "convenient basis" for contacts between Israel and Arab moderates.Israel welcomes, Palestinians slam Quartet boycott extension AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 2:12 AM
Israel on Thursday welcomed and the Palestinians slammed a decision by major world powers to extend a controversial aid boycott to the new Palestinian unity cabinet led by Islamist Hamas.Fever rising for Israel-England match Fox Sports - Mar 22 4:15 PM
Euro 2008 Qualifying: England arrived in Israel late Thursday for a match under-fire coach Steve McClaren dare not lose. Defeat on Saturday could seriously endanger England's chances of qualifying for Euro 2008.Israel hints at peace concessions BBC News - Mar 22 9:02 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says Israel is ready for "big and painful" concessions to advance the Middle East peace process.England upbeat ahead of Israel game AAP via Yahoo!7 Sports - 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
Confidence is building in the England squad they will turn around a faltering Euro 2008 campaign with a win in Israel on Saturday.Bolton says U.S. blocked Israel truce UPI - Mar 22 11:04 AM
The United States resisted calls for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon last summer, former U.S. Ambassador John Bolton said.Israel's Kingmaker in the Wings Time Magazine - Mar 22 3:57 PM
Russian-Israeli billionaire Arkady Gaydamak speaks to the media during a performance by musician Enrique Iglesias at a private party at the Tel Aviv Hilton Hotel December 22, 2006 in Tel Aviv, Israel.Israel's Sacred Golf Course Converts Bomb Craters Into Bunkers Bloomberg.com - Mar 22 7:57 AM
March 22 (Bloomberg) -- It's a soft 3-iron shot between miracles along the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus of Nazareth walked on water and New York-based Americas Partners LLP General Partner Joseph Bernstein is spending $46 million to build the first 36-hole championship golf course in Israel.Intense courting of Jews concludes as it began mostly focused on Israel JTA - 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
Sen. Kerry and President Bush rally their supporters during October events. The tight U.S. presidential race has brought unprecedented attention to Jewish voters, yet the discussion overwhelmingly has focused on Israel, an issue that no longer pushes Jewish buttons the way it once did.Biking trip offers Birthright folks new view of Israel, plus a workout JTA - Mar 22 6:32 PM
Birthright Israel participants pedal uphill to Jerusalem. With helmets and gloves strapped on, water bottles filled, the 40 cyclists on Birthright Israel put their bikes in first gear and set out on the 18-mile ascent to Jerusalem.Bolton admits Israel truce block BBC News - Mar 22 6:21 AM
Former US envoy John Bolton says he resisted ceasefire calls in Lebanon to give Israel time to defeat Hezbollah.Split emerging among Israel, U.S. and Europe over approach to Palestinians San Diego Union-Tribune - Mar 22 4:33 PM
WASHINGTON, 1:32 p.m. March 22 (AP): The United States is in the middle of an emerging division among allies in Israel and Europe over how to deal with a Palestinian coalition government that includes Hamas militants alongside Western-backed moderates.Birthright Israel perseveres, despite fears, funding problems JTA - Mar 22 4:32 PM
Birthright Israel participants. Birthright Israel, which offers free trips to Israel, is drawing more participants than most Israel programs, but its numbers are much lower than originally projected. In addition, the program is grappling with funding issues.Muslim pioneer pushes Israel to negotiate USA Today - Mar 21 6:08 PM
Within Israel's government, a lone voice is calling for peace talks with the Palestinians. That voice belongs to a Muslim.Giving a name to Lebanon war, Israel hopes to soothe bereaved JTA - Mar 22 3:31 PM
Israeli flags cover a memorial made to 12 soldiers killed by a direct hit in Kfar Giladi during Israelīs war with Hezbollah. After months of equivocation, Israel has formally recognized last year's offensive against Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas as a war and given it a name -- the "Second Lebanon War."England confidence grows before Israel game Reuters.co.uk - Mar 22 6:03 PM
LONDON (Reuters) - Confidence is building in the England squad that they will turn around a faltering Euro 2008 qualifying campaign with a much-needed victory in Israel on Saturday.Shimon Peres says last year's Lebanon war was a mistake on Israel's part CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Mar 22 2:38 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli Vice-Premier Shimon Peres told a panel investigating the government's handling of last year's war in Lebanon that Israel's decision to invade was a mistake, the military was unprepared and Israel's foe, the Hezbollah militia, did a better job than the Israelis of handling media coverage, according to testimony made public Thursday.Jews from across Europe converge for Israel solidarity rally in Brussels JTA - Mar 22 3:02 PM
Jews from across Europe rally in support of Israel in front of the European Parliament building in Brussels on May 29.U.S. Joins Israel in Peace Effort AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 22 12:35 PM
The United States has quietly joined Israel in urging Arab leaders to reformulate their 2002 peace offer in an effort to end the decades-long Middle East conflict, Arab diplomats said Thursday.Israel hopes for worst for Hamas as it takes over Palestinian Authority JTA - Mar 22 2:01 PM
Hamas has completed its takeover of the Palestinian Authority, and Israel is hoping the radical Islamic group s success at the ballot box will turn into failure when it actually has to govern.Woodgate Ruled Out Of Israel Match Soccer365 - Mar 22 8:46 AM
England defender Jonathan Woodgate has been ruled out of Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel because of a knee injury.Visiting American Jewish leaders express unified support for Israel JTA - Mar 22 12:46 PM
Mortimer Zuckerman, president of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, attends a dinner in Jerusalem as part of the groupīs solidarity mission to Israel.Bank of Israel wage negotiations stuck Haaretz Daily - Mar 22 5:37 PM
The Jerusalem Regional Labor Court refused a request from the Bank of Israel's employees to renew their strike against the bank next week.Israel's PM Says Israel Willing to Make Concessions Voice of America - Mar 22 10:07 AM
Israel's Prime Minister says Israel will make extensive concessions if they lead to peace with his country's enemies. VOA's Jim Teeple reports from Jerusalem.Israel defender Haim familiar with England players The Star Online - Mar 22 4:34 PM
BOLTON: Israel defender Tal Ben Haim has played against most of England s internationals during his three years in the Premier League. The Bolton player doesn t think that will help him tomorrow in a European Championship qualifier in Tel Aviv, however.Woodgate ruled out of Israel crunch with knee injury The Scotsman: Sport - Mar 22 5:13 PM
ENGLAND defender Jonathan Woodgate has been ruled out of Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel because of a knee injury.Israel / OT: Amnesty International condemns Israeli Knesset's extension of discriminatory law denying family ... Amnesty International - Mar 22 10:24 AM
The Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law (Temporary Order), which the Knesset, Israel's parliament, yesterday extended until 31 July 2008 with widened provisions is profoundly discriminatory.German academy speaks out against proposed Israel boycott JTA - Mar 22 12:17 PM
A German scientific society is condemning calls for an academic boycott of Israel. Before you continue...Woodgate to miss game against Israel Fox Sports - Mar 22 7:45 AM
England defender Jonathan Woodgate will miss the European Championship qualifier against Israel because of a knee injury.Injured Woodgate ruled out of Israel clash ESPN Soccernet.com - Mar 22 7:40 AM
Woodgate ruled out of Israel clash by Euro 2008A provocative look at Israel's female soldiers Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Mar 22 11:42 AM
Rachel Papo's photographs of Israel's female soldiers are provocative, evocative.U.S. intel chief expects Israel to 'protect' against Iran threat World Tribune - Mar 22 10:28 AM
WASHINGTON The U.S. intelligence community projects Israel will take action to stop any Iranian missile attack. National Intelligence Director John McConnell said Israel and the United States were taking the Iranian nuclear threat seriously.Israel willing to make concessions: Olmert NDTV - Mar 22 2:33 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Thursday that Israel was willing to make "extensive, painful and tough concessions" to encourage dialogue with its enemies.Bolton says U.S. blocked Israel truce New Kerala - 27 minutes ago
LONDON, March 22: The United States resisted calls for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon last summer, former U.S. Ambassador John Bolton said.Israel argues it has no responsibility for Gaza / 2 cases pending in high court assert that Palestinian strip is no ... San Francisco Chronicle - Mar 22 3:49 AM
The Israeli government is arguing in domestic courts that it no longer occupies the Gaza Strip, a designation that under international law holds the Jewish state responsible for the welfare of Gaza's 1.4 million Palestinians. Israel declined to seek a... England growing in confidence ahead of Israel game Stuff - Mar 22 12:46 PM
LONDON: Confidence is building in the England squad that they will turn around a faltering Euro 2008 qualifying campaign with a much-needed victory in Israel.Israel s Black Hebrews gain permanent resident status JTA - Mar 22 9:01 AM
Ben-Ammi Ben-Israel, spiritual leader of the Black Hebrews, waves to his supporters in Dimona, Israel, in an undated file photo. After 34 years in Israel, the Black Hebrews finally have won permanent resident status, generally a precursor to citizenship.Acting as a friend in time of need, Spain OKs sale of antidote to Israel JTA - Mar 22 10:16 AM
As the countdown continues to an anticipated war against Iraq, Spain has agreed to provide Israel with extra supplies of atropine, a poison gas antidote that can fight the deadly effects of sarin nerve gas and other chemical agents.Pre-game fever rising before Israel-England soccer match Slam! Sports - Mar 22 3:53 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - England arrived in Israel late Thursday for a match beleaguered coach Steve McClaren dare not lose. Defeat Saturday could seriously endanger England's chances of qualifying for the European Championship finals next year.Europe claims Israel preparing for war WorldNetDaily - Mar 22 11:14 AM
TEL AVIV European officials have been claiming to Syrian leaders the past few weeks Israel is preparing for a military confrontation with Damascus, in some cases providing Syria with inaccurate information, WND has learned.England England's Woodgate ruled out of Israel clash FIFA - Mar 22 8:29 AM
Defender Jonathan Woodgate has been ruled out of England's UEFA EURO 2008 Group E qualifier in Israel on Saturday because of a knee injury, the FA said on Thursday.EU, UN officials meet Palestinian minister as Israel balks AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 11:49 AM
EU and UN officials met with a Palestinian minister on Wednesday, in further signs of a gradual shift in policy toward the new unity government, as Israel continued to refuse to deal with it.Israel will be front and center at federationsī annual gathering JTA - Mar 22 7:31 AM
The upcoming United Jewish Communities General Assembly, aptly named "With Israel, For Israel," will focus on solidarity with the Jewish state, putting other agendas on the back burner.Israel starlets tipped to torment England ESPN Soccernet.com - Mar 22 1:55 AM
Israel teens tipped to torment England by Euro 2008Attacks don t shake Jordan, but serve as a warning for Israel JTA - Mar 22 7:31 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, left, shakes hand with Jordanian Ambassador to Israel Marouf Al-Bakhit during a meeting in Tel Aviv on Sept. 29.New Zealand officials reject Israel Independence Day invitation JTA - Mar 22 7:32 AM
The government of New Zealand has boycotted this yearīs Israel Independence Day celebrations. Before you continue...Dexia seeks to expand operations in Israel Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 22 5:16 AM
TEL AVIV, March 22 (Reuters) - Belgian-French financial services group Dexia is expanding its operations in Israel and plans to issue shekel-denominated debt in Europe to help finance projects in the Holy Land, it said on Thursday.Israel paralysed by day-long general strike AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 9:51 AM
Israel's powerful labour union on Wednesday staged an eight-hour strike that paralysed much of the country's essential services until a deal was hammered out to end a wages crisis.Rabbis worry court ruling will spur divisiveness in Israel JTA - Mar 22 7:17 AM
Rabbi Avi Shafran, a spokesman for Agudath Israel of America, said the ruling paves the way for recognition of conversions by humanistic and even "messianic" Jews.Jonathan Woodgate to miss game against Israel Slam! Sports - Mar 22 9:01 AM
LONDON (AP) - England defender Jonathan Woodgate will miss the European Championship qualifier against Israel because of a knee injury. The Middlesbrough player did not travel with the rest of the team to Israel on Thursday.Bolton admits U.S. blocked Israel-Lebanon truce Al Jazeera - Mar 22 9:48 AM
The U.S. former ambassador to the the United Nations , John Bolton , admitted that Washington deliberately resisted calls for an immediate ceasefire during Israel s conflict with the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah last summer.Israel general strike ends AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 9:30 AM
Israel's powerful workers union said on Wednesday it had called off an eight-hour-old general strike that had paralysed airports and essential services after it reached agreement with the government to end a wages crisis.Olmert says Israel willing to make painful concessions, sees merit in Saudi peace plan Pravda - Mar 22 9:15 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert , plummeting in the polls and facing a Palestinian government he perceives as hostile, said Thursday that Israel was willing to make "extensive, painful and tough concessions" for peace, to encourage dialogue with its enemies.England still among world's best, insists Israel coach Daily Mail - Mar 22 10:07 AM
Football: Israel coach Dror Kashtan has no doubts European Championship qualifying opponents England still rank among the top nations in world football. Round-up-England's Woodgate ruled out of Israel clash Reuters.co.uk - Mar 22 7:48 AM
* Defender Jonathan Woodgate has been ruled out of England's Euro 2008 Group E qualifier in Israel on Saturday because of a knee injury, the FA said on Thursday.PREVIEW-Israel prepare celebration for embattled England Reuters.co.uk - Mar 22 6:48 AM
JERUSALEM, March 22 (Reuters) - Israel have rolled out the red carpet as they prepare to host England in Saturday's Euro 2008 Group E qualifier which will have a major bearing on both teams' hopes of making the finals in Austria and Switzerland.EURO 2008 QUALIFIER: ISRAEL V ENGLAND PREVIEW readaBet.com - Mar 22 2:03 PM
It's almost inconceivable to imagine England not reaching the Euro 2008 Finals. But, following a five-month break, the time has come for Steve McClaren's men to start to show what they're made of, as a crucial period in their qualification campaign commences against Israel in Tel-Aviv on Saturday.Woodgate to miss Israel clash TSN - Mar 22 9:26 AM
England defender Jonathan Woodgate will miss the European Championship qualifier against Israel because of a knee injury. The Middlesbrough player did not travel with the rest of the team to Israel on Thursday. While he is out for Saturday's game in Tel Aviv, he could be back for Wednesday's match against Andorra in Barcelona.Woodgate out of Israel qualifier Eurosport - Mar 22 7:13 AM
Defender Jonathan Woodgate has pulled out of the England squad for their Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel with a knee injury.'SAS' WARN OF ISRAEL THREAT Sporting Life - Mar 22 9:15 AM
Veteran striker Teddy Sheringham has warned England they will need to be at their very best to even come away with a draw against Israel this weekend.Israel sees Arab peace plan as starting point Middle East Online - Mar 22 7:44 AM
Olmert says Israel is ready to make big, painful concessions in order to encourage peace negotiations.Israel's Peres says wouldn't have entered Lebanon war Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 2:13 PM
Deputy Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, in testimony to a Lebanon war inquiry released on Thursday, said he would not have entered last year's war if the decision had rested with him.Olmert: Israel is willing to make painful concessions Haaretz Daily - Mar 22 10:05 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Thursday that Israel was willing to make "sweeping, painful and tough concessions" to encourage dialogue with its enemies.WE'RE BETTER THAN ISRAEL - OWEN Sporting Life - Mar 22 7:45 AM
Owen Hargreaves has called on England to show their class in Tel Aviv on Saturday by dominating Israel from start to finish.U.S. EXPECTS ISRAEL TO DEFEND ITSELF FROM IRAN Middle East Newsline - Mar 22 7:52 AM
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. intelligence community expects Israel to either preempt or retaliate against any Iranian missile attack. National Intelligence Director John McConnell said Israel and the United States were taking the Iranian nuclear threat seriously.General strike paralyses Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 5:29 AM
Israel's main workers union paralysed the country on Wednesday, shutting down airports, government offices and other essential services in an open-ended general strike over unpaid wages.England's Woodgate misses Israel match ATL World Soccer - Mar 22 8:08 AM
Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate has been ruled out of England's Euro 2008 qualifier in Israel on Saturday because of a knee injury. He will not travel to Tel Aviv but will continue his treatment in England and could be available for the next Group E match against Andorra on Wednesday.Woodgate sidelined for Israel qualifier Daily Telegraph - Mar 22 4:56 AM
Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate has been ruled out of England's Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel on Saturday with a knee injury.Israel didn't receive invitation to attend Quartet's next meeting -diplomat Interfax - Mar 22 3:21 AM
MOSCOW. March 22 (Interfax) - Israel did not receive a special invitation to attend an upcoming meeting of the Quartet of international mediators on the Middle East Settlement, Yuval Fuchs, the minister plenipotentiary of the Israeli embassy in Russia, said.Israel to show teen spirit in England clash Edinburgh Evening News - Mar 22 5:28 AM
ISRAEL'S teenage strikers have been backed to shoot down England's European Championship dream.Winograd Preview - Bolton Admits US Blocked Israel From Reaching an Earlier Truce [Press Release] PR Web - Mar 22 12:10 PM
This admission by John Bolton is the direct result of Olmert s own historic admission, which, according to Joseph Ehrlich is Israel s way of saying no to Bush s covert obsession for regional war. (PRWeb Mar 22, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/TWFnbi1aZXRhLUluc2UtRmFsdS1NYWduLVplcm8=Winograd Preview - Bolton Admits US Blocked Israel From Reaching an Earlier Truce [Press Release] PRWeb via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 12:00 PM
This admission by John Bolton is the direct result of Olmert s own historic admission, which, according to Joseph Ehrlich is Israel s way of saying no to Bush s covert obsession for regional war.Quartet urges new Palestinian govt to recognize Israel, refrain from violence Interfax - Mar 22 2:33 AM
MOSCOW. March 22 (Interfax) - The quartet of international mediators in the Middle East settlement [Russia, U.S., the EU and UN] has urged the new government of the Palestinian Authority to adhere to the principles of non-violence and recognize Israel, adding that it would assess the new government by its moves.Israel's Peres opposed starting Lebanon war AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 11:26 AM
Israeli deputy prime minister Shimon Peres told the commission investigating last summer's war in Lebanon that he opposed starting the conflict, according to witness statements made public on Thursday.In Ukrainian city with few Jews, Little Israel helps support economy JTA - Mar 22 12:01 AM
A visitor prays at the Rabbi Nahman Pantheon in Uman, Ukraine, on Aug. 4. The residents of Uman don t need to travel great distances to get a taste of Jewish culture, even though only a few hundred Jews live in this Ukrainian city. They have their own Little Israel.Arabic newspaper: Israel wants Assad to stay in power Al Bawaba - Mar 22 6:38 AM
A French reliable source on Thursday was quoted as saying by the London-based Al-Hayat daily that Israel doesn't want any change in Syria.Israel happy, Palestinians angry over Quartet bid to continue embargo Al Bawaba - Mar 22 6:08 AM
A decision by major powers to keep in place the aid boycott on the new Palestinian unity cabinet led by Hamas satisfied Israel but left Palestinians in dismay on Thursday.Relief for England football team as big guns cleared for Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 2:38 AM
England coach Steve McClaren breathed a huge sigh of relief on Tuesday as it emerged that he would be able to take a close-to-full-strength squad to Israel for Saturday's crucial Euro 2008 qualifier in Tel Aviv.Israel prepares for worst The Washington Times - Mar 21 9:12 PM
RAMAT GAN, Israel -- Sirens wailed throughout Israel as thousands of rescue personnel in cities in the country's center and south scrambled to a series of simulated terrorist and missile attacks.Israel s terms of trade improve Globes Online - Mar 22 7:41 AM
Israel s terms of trade (excluding ships, planes, diamonds and fuel) improved by 1% in 2006.New Jersey poet loses job after suggesting Israel knew of imminent 9/11 attacks Pravda - Mar 22 3:15 AM
Former New Jersey Gov. James E. McGreevey repealed the post in July 2003 after Amiri Baraka wrote a poem suggesting that Israel had advance knowledge of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.Israel skeptical as Syria makes new noises of peace JTA - Mar 21 8:46 PM
Syria has expressed a willingness to restart peace talks with Israel, but the Jewish state is skeptical about the Syrians motives and insists Syria cut support for terrorism before Israel will sit and talk.Israel welcomes, Palestinians slam Quartet boycott extension TODAYonline - Mar 22 1:16 AM
Supporters of Hamas attend a rally in Rafah. Israel on Thursday welcomed and the Palestinians slammed a decision by major world powers to extend a controversial aid boycott to the new Palestinian unity cabinet led by Islamist HamasNew Zealand imposes sanctions on Israel in passport fraud case JTA - Mar 21 8:46 PM
New Zealand has imposed diplomatic sanctions on Israel following the sentencing of two Israelis, accused of being Mossad agents, for fraudulently attempting to obtain a New Zealand passport.Israel general strike to go ahead: union chief Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 11:08 PM
Israel's labor union chief declared that a general strike involving public sector workers would go ahead starting at 0700 GMT on Wednesday following the breakdown of talks with the treasury over unpaid salaries.Fans arrive in Israel Something Jewish - Mar 22 6:11 AM
A transportation strike just days before Israel takes on England in a European Championship qualifier hasn't impacted on the thousands of fans who have flown in from England to get to the game.Israel's Poetry Reflects Story of a Nation The Online NewsHour - Mar 21 5:24 PM
Poets played a major role voicing the hardships and joys during Israel's founding. Today, the poetry scene is more fractured, much like the land itself. Three prominent Israeli poets reflect on the situation. A follow-up piece will feature Palestinian poets.Turkey/Israel pipeline could shift Middle East power balance Palm Springs and Coachella Valley Local News and Guides - Mar 22 4:29 AM
Although regional pipelines rarely are recognized as progenitors of global power balance, the prospective agreement between Turkey and Israel to construct such a strategic connection may accomplish a seismic economic shift.Letter From Israel: Israel's soldiers engage in some soul searching International Herald Tribune - Mar 22 8:35 AM
A group of former soldiers, shocked at their own misconduct and that of others, have gathered to collect their stories and bear witness.UN expert likens occupation to apartheid AP via Yahoo! News - 37 minutes ago
A U.N. human rights expert told the U.N. human rights council on Thursday that Israel's treatment of Palestinians is comparable to apartheid.Peres calls Lebanon war a 'mistake' AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
Vice-Premier Shimon Peres told a panel investigating the government's handling of last year's war in Lebanon that Israel's decision to invade was a mistake and the military was unprepared, according to testimony made public Thursday.