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Israel suggests reciprocal truce: Abbas 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 23 1:30 PM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said on Friday that Israel had proposed a reciprocal truce to halt Israeli-Palestinian violence.England go in search of Israel win CNN.com - Mar 23 10:14 AM
England captain John Terry is determined to erase memories of their "heartbreaking" defeat against Croatia and go all-out for victory over Israel in a crucial Euro 2008 qualifier on Saturday.The Limey: England limps its way into Israel for key Euro qualifier Sports Illustrated - Mar 23 10:09 AM
At least there's one man in England brimming with optimism. After disappointing showings in Euro 2008 qualification games against Croatia and tiny Macedonia, the English national team is facing crucial games with Israel and Andorra.England, coach under pressure to win in Israel Houston Chronicle - 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
English players are being treated like celebrities going into Saturday's European Championship qualifier against Israel. If the English don't win, coach Steve McClaren's job could be in danger. Israel, long wary of European bias, seemingly finds confirmation in poll JTA - 28 minutes ago
According to a recent poll, Europeans consider Israel more of a threat to world peace than any other country. Before you continue...Ohio's Israel advocates prepare for Palestinian solidarity gathering JTA - 28 minutes ago
Israel advocates at Ohio State University are preparing to face a controversial national student conference of the Palestine Solidarity Movement. Before you continue...Israel defends killing of sheik as the public braces for revenge JTA - 2 hours, 43 minutes ago
Hamas founder Sheik Ahmed Yassin sits next to an Israeli guard while on trial in Israel in 1990. Israeli leaders make no apologies for killing Hamas founder Sheik Ahmed Yassin, whose group has killed hundreds of Israelis in terrorist attacks.Israel seeks friends through MySpace page Guardian Unlimited - Mar 23 6:26 PM
Officials hope that running a MySpace page dedicated to Israel will help improve relations with other countries.Israel prepare celebration for embattled England Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 23 5:53 PM
JERUSALEM (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.Beckham absence delights Israel BBC News - Mar 23 5:47 AM
Former Israel star Eyal Berkovic says England are a poorer side for the absence of David Beckham.Israel shows off plants on water day AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 9:42 PM
Israel displayed its best desalination plant to visiting diplomats Thursday, marking International Water Day by demonstrating how the desert nation keeps from shriveling in the sun.England and McClaren under pressure to win in Israel SportingNews.com - Mar 23 1:20 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel -- English players are being treated like celebrities going into Saturday's Europea...Israel military ready to spend up to $1 billion to resupply World Tribune - Mar 23 4:28 PM
JERUSALEM Israel has approved a military resupply effort to prepare for any war over the next year.Bolton defends Israel's war on Hezbollah AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 7:04 PM
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.Israel's civil defence exercise BBC News - Mar 23 3:50 AM
Israeli soldiers, police and emergency personnel are taking part in Israel's biggest ever civil defence exercise.For U.S. Jews, fewer chances to get involved in Israel s elections JTA - Mar 23 3:32 PM
James Carville once joked that running a campaign in Israel is similar to running one in America: It s still about Jewish money. But American politicos are largely absent from Israel this time around, as are American Jewish activists.Benayoun believes Israel have historic opportunity Independent - 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
Israel's captain, Yossi Benayoun, having spent the season at West Ham under Alan Pardew and Alan Curbishley, knows full well how stress can affect a team and their manager. He is therefore hoping that the negativity surrounding Steve McClaren's England will translate into the greatest result in his country's football history this evening.McClaren takes Israel seriously People's Daily - 25 minutes ago
England head manager Steve McClaren on Friday afternoon showed full confidence together with wariness for tomorrow's Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel.Israel ready for embattled England Tiscali - 2 hours, 9 minutes ago
Israel coach Dror Kashtan has said his players would have to be at their best to get a result which would keep them in the chase for a qualification spot.Excitement rising before first official Israel-England soccer match SportingNews.com - Mar 23 7:05 AM
TEL AVIV, Israel -- England arrived in Israel for a match coach Steve McClaren knows he needs to win...Macca, England under pressure to win in Israel Fox Sports - Mar 23 7:46 AM
Euro 2008 Qualifying: England players are being treated like celebrities going into Saturday's European Championship qualifying game against Israel. For once, they need to live up to that star billing on the field.Can the leopard change his spots? Israel says Arafat incapable of reform JTA - Mar 23 12:46 PM
Three weeks ago, shortly after Israel lifted its siege on Yasser Arafat s compound in Ramallah, the Palestinian Authority president hinted that he was ready to turn over a new leaf in Palestinian history. So far, the jury is out: there is a lot of talk of reform, but very little progress.Feeling out of sync with mainstream, left-wing Jews carve out Israel niche JTA - Mar 23 1:01 PM
Bruce Robbins is not sure how he became a leader in a grass-roots movement of American Jews urging the United States to pressure Israel to make concessions to the Palestinians.Palestinian group loses funding over campus fracas at pro-Israel rally JTA - Mar 23 12:47 PM
San Francisco State University has suspended funding for a Palestinian student organization for its actions during a pro-Israel peace rally, while also issuing a warning letter to the campus Hillel chapter.McClaren tells his special ones to deliver against Israel The Star Online - Mar 23 4:31 PM
TEL AVIV: Steve McClaren has spent the week reminding the England players how special they are but now the beleaguered head coach must hope they go out and prove it against Israel here today.Financial scandal threatens world of pro-Israel media baron JTA - Mar 23 10:46 AM
Conrad Black, one of the worldīs most vocally pro-Israel newspaper barons, looks set to lose his media empire in the wake of financial scandals. Before you continue...Johnson can finish off Israel The Electric New Paper - Mar 23 3:05 PM
PHIL Neville believes the finishing skills of his Everton team-mate Andrew Johnson can make the difference in England's crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel tomorrow.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.Egypt: No Talks Until Israel Accepts Land-for-peace Principle Nasdaq - Mar 23 8:31 AM
CAIRO (AP)--Egypt said Friday that Israel should approve in principle a land- for-peace initiative before negotiations with the Palestinians could begin.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 - Mar 22 9:35 PM
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 Richards could be fit to face Israel TeamTalk via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Mar 23 7:15 AM
England manager Steve McClaren expects Micah Richards to train on Friday, so the full-back could be fit for the Euro 2008 qualifier in Israel.With first choice right-back Gary Neville out injured, McClaren had good news concerning his stand-in Richards.In meeting with Jews, Azeri leader hints at stronger relations with Israel JTA - Mar 23 6:32 AM
The president of the Muslim nation of Azerbaijan told a group of American Jewish leaders that his country may upgrade its relations with Israel and open a trade mission there.Injuries hamper England in Israel UEFA News - Mar 23 5:01 AM
Five teams are separated by just three points in Group E - but injury-hit England go to Israel on Saturday knowing that defeat would be costly in the extreme.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.SOROS AND MEDIA HEAVYWEIGHTS ATTACK PRO-ISRAEL LOBBY'S INFLUENCE ON U.S. POLICY News From Bangladesh - Mar 23 11:32 AM
The simmering debate over American policy toward Israel and the role of the Jewish community in shaping it exploded with near-nuclear force this week.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 releases son of jailed intifada leader Middle East Times - Mar 23 6:31 AM
JERUSALEM -- Israel Friday released the oldest son of jailed intifada leader Marwan Barghouti from prison after he had served 39 months for participating in the uprising and belonging to a banned group, his lawyers said.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.Israel releases Barghouthi s son from jail Khaleej Times - Mar 23 8:28 AM
QALANDIYA, West Bank - Israel released on bail on Friday the jailed son of Palestinian uprising leader Marwan Barghouthi, who is himself serving a life prison sentence.Israel releases Barghouthi's son from jail AlertNet - Mar 23 5:50 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds legal details) QALANDIYA, West Bank, March 23 (Reuters) - Israel released on bail on Friday the jailed son of Palestinian uprising leader Marwan Barghouthi, who is himself serving a ... Playing for peace in Israel UEFA News - Mar 23 3:03 AM
When England visit Israel all thoughts will be on three crucial points but the day before visiting fans will be aiding the Football for Peace event in Tel-Aviv, continuing a project bringing the Jewish and Arab communities together.Israel United: Can football heal a divided nation? Independent - Mar 23 4:04 AM
Even after the floodlights came on during the Israel football squad's practice session at the Ramat Gan Stadium on Wednesday evening, it was all but impossible to pick out Walid Badir and Salim Toamah from the other players. Whether it was Toamah on the left wing making a deft little break with West Ham's Yossi Benayoun (an undoubted star of the Israeli team), or Badir being helped to his feet, ...Name that Lebanon-Israel war Detroit News - Mar 22 11:04 PM
JERUSALEM -- Was it the Second Lebanon War, or the first Israel-Iran conflict? Maybe, as one cynic put it, it was just The Last Tango in Lebanon.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.Israel releases Barghouthi's son from jail AlertNet - Mar 23 4:19 AM
Source: Reuters JERUSALEM, March 23 (Reuters) - Israel has released on bail the jailed son of Palestinian uprising leader Marwan Barghouthi, who is himself serving a life prison sentence, an Israeli official said on ... 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.On Israel and domestic issues, Orthodox come out for Republicans JTA - Mar 23 2:01 AM
Many young Orthodox men and women are voting Republican, partly because of President Bushīs support for Israel and his war on terror, but also because domestic issues like abortion and charitable choice speak to their religious ideologies.Sharon s De Gaulle moment: parting from Greater Israel, seizing initiative JTA - Mar 23 2:31 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, shown in a file photo. In the most stunning speech of his long career, Ariel Sharon officially conceded the dream of Greater Israel and cornered his rivals like a master tactician.What s in a label? Oleh finds out that in Israel, they re unavoidable JTA - Mar 23 2:02 AM
A new immigrant thought he was leaving behind the Jewish worldīs divisions when he made aliyah, but found out that Israel has its own batch of labels to identify people by their level of religiosity.Israel v England ITV.com - Mar 23 6:09 AM
Read Paddy Power's betting preview of Israel v England plus all new accounts get a FREE Ģ10 BET. Please take away the keys What does a smirking Steve McClaren have in common with a car accident? More than you think, says Richard Ferraris.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.Israel v England ITV.com - Mar 23 2:24 AM
It's crunchtime for Steve McClaren this weekend when he takes his England team to Israel for a must-win game in their Euro 2008 qualifiers. And when the heat is on it certainly makes the betting all the more interesting.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.Israel warn England Sunday Times - Mar 23 6:38 AM
TEL AVIV - Israel manager Dror Kashtan has warned England s stars to brace themselves for a taste of his country s legendary battling qualities when they meet in a crucial Euro 2008 qualifier on Saturday.England upbeat ahead of Israel game AAP via Yahoo!7 Sports - Mar 22 8:25 PM
Confidence is building in the England squad they will turn around a faltering Euro 2008 campaign with a win in Israel on Saturday.UK Jews back Israel Totally Jewish - Mar 23 3:30 AM
A TJ poll this week revealed that most Jews in the UK will be backing Israel this weekend, despite their status as underdogs in their European Championship qualifier with England.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.Peres: Israel's invasion of Lebanon was a mistake Arizona Daily Star - Mar 23 12:10 AM
JERUSALEM Vice Premier Shimon Peres told a panel investigating the 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.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 - Mar 22 8:02 PM
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.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.Reform Developing In Israel Baltimore Jewish Times - Mar 22 11:07 PM
By the hundreds, Reform rabbis and activists from around the globe filed into the sprawling glass and stone complex that is the new cornerstone of the movement's success in Israel.Israel urges diplomats to boycott PA New Kerala - Mar 22 10:08 PM
JERUSALEM, March 22: The foreign minister of Israel said Thursday the country's officials will not meet with foreign ambassadors who meet with Hamas ministers.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.Rice to Mideast hoping to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace process AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 23 5:24 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice headed to the Middle East late Friday hoping to rekindle a long-dormant Arab plan for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.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.Rice: U.S. may offer ideas for Mideast AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 23 4:14 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Friday the U.S. may one day propose its own solutions to the most vexing problems dividing Israel and the Palestinians, such as the borders of an eventual independent Palestinian state.Bolton says U.S. blocked Israel truce New Kerala - Mar 22 9:17 PM
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.Rice hopes to boost Arab-Israeli reconciliation AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 23 3:27 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said she hoped to speed up reconciliation between Israel and its Arab neighbors as she prepared to leave Friday on a new tour of the Middle East.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.Beautiful game gives Israel hope for the future Daily Telegraph - Mar 23 5:59 PM
Peace is helping to mend bridges, writes David Bond in Tel Aviv.