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Pelosi conveying Israel message to Syria 
AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 01 5:43 PM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will tell Syrian leaders when she visits Damascus this week on a trip criticized by the Bush administration that Israel will only engage in peace talks if Syria stops supporting Palestinian militants, Israel said Sunday.Israel PM denies plotting with US against Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 01 2:23 PM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert dismissed as baseless Sunday suggestions that Israel was working with the United States in drawing up contingency plans for conflict with Iran.U.S., Egypt press Israel toward Arab talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 01 8:48 AM
The United States and Egypt are urging Israel to agree to quickly start talks with a committee of Arab states on how to move the peace process forward, diplomats involved in the matter said on Sunday.Israel seals West Bank for Passover AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 01 3:37 AM
The Israeli army sealed off the West Bank early Sunday ahead of the weeklong Passover holiday, restricting the movement of Palestinians into Israel.With support for Israel falling, Cabinet pledges stronger P.R. effort JTA - 43 minutes ago
Jennifer Laszlo-Mizrahi, founder and president of the Israel Project. As polls indicate that Israel is losing public support in the United States, the Jewish state may make the potential for public relations fallout an integral part of the debate about the diplomatic agenda.Still fighting in West Bank, Israel faces tension on its other borders JTA - 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
A convoy of tanks travels on its way to reinforce Israel's northern border. As Israel finds itself knee-deep in its conflict with the Palestinians, the Jewish state also has the broader Islamic world to contend with.Pelosi conveying Israel message to Syria Boston Globe - Apr 01 9:57 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will convey an Israeli message to Syria that the country must stop supporting Palestinian militants before Israel will engage in peace talks, Israel said Sunday.Israel propose regional peace conference NDTV - 56 minutes ago
Gaza plan: Is Israel at the start of a new road? Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has invited Arab leaders to a regional peace conference for an exchange of views to solve the Mideast conflict.Israel invites Arab leaders to talks Deutsche Welle - 21 minutes ago
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has invited all Arab leaders to hold direct talks with Israel at a summit on the Middle East. Olmert made the offer at a press conference in Jerusalem alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel who is visiting the area in her capacity as current president of the European Union.Central PA State of Israel Bonds Dinner to honor Campbell, Matteo Williamsport Sun Gazette - 43 minutes ago
Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce President Vincent J. Matteo and Hope Enterprises Inc. President James F. Campbell will be honored April 22 at the Central Pennsylvania State of Israel Bonds Dinner at the Community Arts Center.Israel Invites Arab Leaders to Peace Conference Voice of America - Apr 01 2:52 PM
Israel has proposed convening a regional peace conference. As Robert Berger reports from VOA's Jerusalem bureau, it's the latest sign that Middle East diplomacy is getting into high gear.Israel asks U.S. lawmaker to convey message to Syria: official People's Daily - Apr 01 6:37 PM
Visiting U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will convey message to Syria that Israel is interested in peace if Damascus stops supporting terrorism, Israeli daily Ha'aretz reported Sunday.'Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt' to Shoot in Israel This October Elite TV - Apr 01 5:59 PM
CHRIST THE LORD: OUT OF EGYPT, the motion picture based on Anne Rice's best-selling novel about Christ's early years, will begin shooting in Israel this October.Israel asks Pelosi to tell Syria to stop supporting terrorism White House criticizes trip San Diego Union-Tribune - Apr 01 11:01 AM
Memorial for slain cricket coach Reuters Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Nasim Ashraf lights a candle during a memorial service for coach Bob Woolmer at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday. Muslims joined Christians in observing a minute of silence for Woolmer. Israel asks Pelosi to tell Syria to stop supporting terrorismIsrael asks Pelosi to tell Syria to stop supporting terrorism; White House criticizes trip Boston Herald - Apr 01 10:56 AM
JERUSALEM -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will convey an Israeli message to Syria that the country must stop supporting Palestinian militants before Israel will engage in peace talks, Israel said Sunday. Pelosi...Europe to help with Israel-Palestinians peace talks: Merkel People's Daily - Apr 01 5:38 PM
The visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel promised Sunday that Europe will try to build a new burst of international efforts to restart peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.Merkel warms to Israel, shuns new Palestinian government Calcutta News - Apr 01 2:32 PM
Germany and Israel enjoy warm ties, but Ms. Merkel kept the Palestinian Authority at arms length.Germany's Merkel in Israel for Mideast talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 31 12:50 PM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Israel on Saturday on the second leg of her Middle East tour aimed at putting the EU's weight behind efforts to revive the stalled Middle East peace process.US, Egypt press Israel towards Arab talks AlertNet - Apr 01 9:04 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Abbas, Israeli intelligence official) By Adam Entous JERUSALEM, April 1 (Reuters) - The United States and Egypt are urging Israel to agree to quickly start talks with a committee of Arab ... Ban calls for full cease-fire with Israel The Daily Star Lebannon - Apr 01 12:43 PM
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon left Beirut on Saturday vowing to work toward a permanent cease-fire between Lebanon and Israel, after he toured areas in the South devastated in last summer's war. "I am still working to change the cessation of hostilities to a permanent cease-fire agreement," Ban saidIsraeli military intelligence chief predicts Iran-Hizballah-Syria attack on Israel in summer DEBKAfile - Apr 01 11:56 AM
In his briefing to the Israeli cabinet Sunday, April 1, Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin, AMAN chief, reported that Iran, Syria, Hizballah and Hamas expect the United States to attack Iran in the summer and they are preparing to retaliate by going to war with Israel.Pelosi Conveying Israel Message to Syria The San Francisco Examiner - Apr 01 9:23 AM
(AP Photo/Kevin Frayer) United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, right, and Israel's Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, background arrive for a meeting in Jerusalem, Sunday, April 1, 2007. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday met with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as part of a Mideast tour that has drawn criticism from the White House because of a planned stop in Syria.Israel's Delek and Electra complete UK hotel deal Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance - Apr 01 5:35 AM
Israel's Delek Belron International and Electra Real Estate said on Sunday they had completed, with partners, an acquisition of 47 hotels managed by the Marriott hotel chain in Britain.Israel under US, Egyptian pressure over Arab talks AlertNet - Apr 01 6:34 AM
Source: Reuters By Adam Entous JERUSALEM, April 1 (Reuters) - The United States and Egypt are urging Israel to agree to quickly start talks with a committee of Arab states on how to move the peace process forward, ... No invasion of Gaza imminent, Israel says Seattle Times - Apr 01 12:40 AM
Israel's prime minister said Saturday he's not ready to order a large-scale military operation in Gaza, despite the military's warnings...NW Briefs | UW's Israel leads Huskies at Stanford Invitational Seattle Times - Apr 01 12:09 AM
Washington sophomore Mart Israel uncorked a 208-foot, 9-inch discuss throw at the Stanford Invitational. Israel's throw was the fourth-best mark in the world this year.UN chief vows to work for permanent Lebanon-Israel truce AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 31 8:17 AM
UN chief Ban Ki-moon left Beirut on Saturday vowing to work toward a permanent ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, after he toured the border area devastated by last summer's war.Hamas PM channelled Saudi funds to militants: Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 01 3:28 PM
Israeli security sources on Sunday accused Palestinian prime minister and Hamas leader Ismail Haniya of funnelling one million dollars given to him by a Saudi donor to the movement's armed wing.Foes preparing defences for summer war: Israel Khaleej Times - Apr 01 7:37 AM
JERUSALEM - Israel s chief of military intelligence warned on Sunday that Hezbollah, Syria and Iran were preparing for a possible attack on Teheran by Israel s main ally the United States as early as this summer.Israel president to be indicted on second rape charge Middle East Times - Apr 01 5:46 AM
JERUSALEM -- Israel's attorney general said Sunday that he intended to indict president Moshe Katsav, who is currently on leave of absence, on a second rape charge.Israel's Delek and Electra complete UK hotel deal Reuters.co.uk - Apr 01 5:57 AM
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's Delek Belron International and Electra Real Estate said on Sunday they had completed, with partners, an acquisition of 47 hotels managed by the Marriott hotel chain in Britain.Israel's Olmert urges Arab leaders to meet him Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 01 1:33 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert responded on Sunday to a revived Arab land-for-peace plan by inviting Arab leaders to meet him for a regional conference.Israel Seals West Bank for Duration of Passover FOX 5 Atlanta - Apr 01 5:28 AM
Palestinians will not be able to enter Israel until the end of the holiday, which begins Monday, according to an army announcement, though exceptions will be made for humanitarian cases and for Palestinian Christians visiting family inside Israel over the Easter holiday, the army said.Reservists refusal to serve shakes Israel s top leaders JTA - Apr 01 2:31 AM
Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Moshe Ya'alon, right, has said dissenting soldiers of an elite unit will be thrown out of the reserves if they donīt recant. Israel s political upper echelons have been shaken by the refusal of reserves in an elite Israeli military unit to serve in the West Bank and Gaza.Israel asks Pelosi to convey message to Syria Gulf News - Apr 01 8:24 AM
Jeruslaem & Damascus: Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives, will convey a message to Syria from Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, that Israel is interested in peace if Damascus stops supporting terrorism, an Israeli official said Sunday.Israeli military intelligence chief predicts Israel and the Iran-Hizballah-Syria bloc may be at war in summer DEBKAfile - Apr 01 6:40 AM
Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin, AMAN chief, briefed the Israeli cabinet Sunday, April 1, on Hizballah s war preparations to attack Israel should the United States initiate an attack on Iran. All three expect the Americans to start a war with Israel participating.Iran fears US attack in summer: Israel Khaleej Times - Apr 01 7:43 AM
JERUSALEM - Iran is making defensive preparations for what it fears will be a US military attack this summer, Israel s military intelligence chief said on Sunday.Merkel says EU ready to help Israel, Palestinians Al Bawaba - Apr 01 7:53 AM
In her first trip to the Middle East as the EU president, German Chancellor Angela Merkel offered Europe's help in bringing Israel and the Palestinians back to the negotiating table.Israel Post sacks 3 over party affiliation Globes Online - Apr 01 4:57 AM
Israel Post will pay NIS 680,000 in compensation.Girls: Israel s Racy New PR Strategy Newsweek - Mar 31 2:36 PM
Israel flirts with a racy new public-relations strategy. Israel: No incursion despite arms buildup, Olmert says Tulsa World - Apr 01 1:00 AM
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel's prime minister said Saturday he's not ready to order a large-scale military operation in Gaza, despite the military's warnings of a Hamas arms buildup in the coastal territory.Israel, Palestinians Must Both Take Steps To Peace Scoop.co.nz - Apr 01 12:04 AM
It is crucial that both Israel and the Palestinians take steps to reduce tensions in the Middle East in order to advance the peace process, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in Jerusalem today after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.Daughter of recent terror victim addresses pro-Israel rally in N.Y. JTA - Mar 31 8:31 PM
At Sunday s emotional rally outside the Israeli Consulate in New York, speakers expressed a strong message of support for Israel and condemnation of Palestinian terrorism.Germany's Merkel visits Israel Deutsche Welle - Mar 31 11:22 PM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in Israel on the second leg of a Middle East tour aimed at supporting the revival of Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts.Israel barring Palestinians until after Passover WLUC TV 6 - Apr 01 1:40 AM
TEL AVIV, Israel Israel is banning Palestinians from entering the country for the next ten days, until the end of the Passover holiday. The holiday begins Monday night and lasts a week.The military says the closure is meant to stop Palestinian militants from carrying out attacks.Olmert Invites Arab Leaders to Hold Talks New York Times - 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel invited Arab leaders to join him for talks in a regional peace meeting in Jerusalem.Haniyeh gave Saudi cash to Hamas armed wing: Israel Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 01 4:04 AM
Israeli officials on Sunday said Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas received funds from a Saudi donor and had $1 million of it transferred to Hamas's armed wing two days before he formed a unity government.Israel offers Arabs peace talks BBC News - Apr 01 11:32 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says he is ready for talks with Arab leaders at a regional peace conference.Ban seeks permanent Lebanon, Israel truce Gulf Times - Mar 31 11:03 PM
NAQURA, Lebanon: UN chief Ban Ki-moon vowed yesterday to work towards a permanent ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, as he toured a border area devastated by last summer s war.Israel PM says 'no' to refugees' return New Kerala - Mar 31 11:48 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel, March 31: Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has rejected the idea of allowing Palestinian refugees to resettle in Israel.Germany's Merkel in Israel for Mideast talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 01 1:28 AM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the current EU president, was to hold talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders on Sunday, aiming to keep up efforts to revive stalled Middle East peace talks.UN chief warns Syrian arms smuggling could threaten Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Mar 31 1:29 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) - The UN chief said Saturday that arms are reportedly still being smuggled over the border from Syria to Lebanon, and he urged all sides to fully comply with a United Nations resolution that ended the summer war between Hezbollah militants and Israel.Likud Could Become Biggest Party in Israel Angus Reid - Mar 31 11:06 PM
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Likud party is the most popular political organization in Israel, according to a poll by Shvakim Panorama released by Israel Radio.Israel seals off Palestinian territories for Passover holiday AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 01 12:33 AM
The Israeli army overnight sealed off the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip for the duration of the Jewish week-long Passover holiday, a military spokeswoman said on Sunday.Israel barring Palestinians until after Passover NewsChannel 10 Amarillo - Mar 31 3:00 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel Israel is banning Palestinians from entering the country for the next ten days, until the end of the Passover holiday. The holiday begins Monday night and...US House Speaker Pelosi Begins Middle East Trip in Israel Voice of America - Mar 31 11:23 AM
The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, and a delegation of other House Democrats have arrived in Israel, their first stop on a fact-finding mission to the Middle East.Israel's Olmert urges Arab leaders to meet him Daily Telegraph - Apr 01 6:26 PM
In a dramatic response to an Arab peace initiative, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Sunday invited Arab leaders to a regional peace conference to discuss their ideas for resolving the Middle East conflict.Israel PM says 'no' to refugees' return EARTHtimes.org - Mar 31 4:22 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has rejected the idea of allowing Palestinian refugees to resettle in Israel.War Anniversary: Israel, Palestine Links Absent Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 10 minutes ago
The Stockholm air was too cold, even for the most animated speaker to excite a crowd.Israel bars return of Palestinian refugees International Herald Tribune - Mar 30 1:12 PM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Israel would not allow a single Palestinian refugee to return to what is now Israel, and he called a renewed Arab consensus on a peace plan "a revolutionary change in outlook."Israeli acting president defends Pelosi Syria trip Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 01 10:47 AM
Israel's acting president defended on Sunday U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned visit to Syria, a trip the White House described as a bad idea.Israel's Olmert urges Arab leaders to meet him Reuters via Yahoo!Xtra News - Apr 01 11:54 AM
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Sunday publicly invited Saudi King Abdullah and other Arab leaders to meet him, saying an Arab summit's revival of a land-for-peace plan implied acceptance of the Jewish state.For homosexual Palestinians, Israel is their best shot at safety JTA - Mar 31 5:31 AM
A male prostitute waits for a client on Dec. 18 in Tel Avivīs Electricity Garden area, where many gay Palestinians work the streets. Many gay Palestinian runaways have fled to Israel, where some eke out a dangerous living on the streets.Seemingly best friends, Israel, U.S. may be on collision course JTA - Apr 01 1:16 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, left, and U.S. envoy William Burns greet each other during a meeting in Jerusalem on May 31.Pelosi Conveying Israel Message to Syria The San Francisco Examiner - Apr 01 2:23 PM
(AP Photo/Kevin Frayer) United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is welcomed by an Israeli official at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, Sunday, April 1, 2007. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday met with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as part of a Mideast tour that has drawn criticism from the White House because of a planned stop in Syria.Israel: No `right of return' San Jose Mercury News - Mar 31 1:52 AM
TEL AVIV, Israel - Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said in interviews published Friday that Israel would not allow a single Palestinian refugee to return to what is now Israel, and that the country bore no responsibilityUN chief vows to work for permanent Lebanon-Israel truce AFP via Yahoo! Canada News - Mar 31 3:02 AM
NAQURA, Lebanon (AFP) - UN chief Ban Ki-moon vowed on Saturday to work toward a permanent ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, as he toured a border area devastated by last summer's war.Israel's Olmert urges Arab leaders to meet him Tiscali - Apr 01 5:28 PM
"I invite for a meeting all the heads of Arab states, including, of course, the king of Saudi Arabia -- who I see as a very important leader -- to hold talks with us," Olmert said.Israel asks Pelosi to tell Syria to stop supporting terrorism KWQC-TV 6 Davenport - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
JERUSALEM Israeli officials say House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is taking a message to Syria for them. Pelosi met with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (EH'-hood OHL'-murt) in Jerusalem today.Likud First, Labour Second in Israel Angus Reid - 8 minutes ago
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Israelis will support the opposition Likud party in the next election, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot released by Channel 10. The results suggest Likud, led by former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, would secure 32 seats in the Knesset.Israel's Olmert urges Arab leaders to meet him AlertNet - Apr 01 11:19 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Olmert comments on Iran in paragraphs 11-12) By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM, April 1 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert responded on Sunday to a revived Arab land-for-peace plan by ... EU committed to Israel, Merkel says New Kerala - Apr 01 6:06 PM
JERUSALEM, April 1: German Chancellor Angela Merkel assured Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Germany and the European Union are committed to the safety of Israeli citizens.Our Golda Meir? A stateswoman and leader? - Haaretz - Israel News Haaretz Daily - Apr 01 6:05 PM
Our Golda Meir? A stateswoman and leader? Our Golda Meir? A stateswoman and leader? In today?s print edition Aluf Benn and I report on the relations between Prime Minister Olmert and State Secretary Rice: Upon her return to the region last week, Rice was met by Olmert's lack of interest again.Israel bars Hamas minister from Hebron holy site AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 31 12:52 PM
The Israeli army on Saturday prevented the Hamas-affiliated Palestinian minister for religious affairs from entering the Tomb of the Patriarchs in the flashpoint West Bank town of Hebron.Arab leaders show unity, urge Israel to endorse land deal The Monterey County Herald - Mar 31 4:18 AM
Arab leaders urged Israel on Thursday to accept their land-for-peace offer and open direct negotiations with the Arabs.Prominent Evangelical Leader Opposes 'Blind Support' for Israel The Christian Post - Mar 31 8:19 AM
A well-known evangelical leader known for her strong pro-Israel stance said she is opposed to Christians giving Israel blind support even when the country has done ...EU committed to Israel, Merkel says EARTHtimes.org - Apr 01 5:21 PM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel assured Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Germany and the European Union are committed to the safety of Israeli citizens.Israel says Hamas storing missiles, explosives in Gaza Strip Boston Globe - Apr 01 2:13 AM
JERUSALEM -- Hamas, the dominant faction in the Palestinian government, is building up its military capacity in the Gaza Strip, constructing tunnels and underground bunkers and smuggling in ground-to-air missiles and military-grade explosives, senior Israeli officials say.U.S. House members meet Syrian president over Israel Calcutta News - Apr 01 2:02 PM
The Republican lawmakers (Frank Wolf, Joe Pitts and Robert Aderholt) said they came to Damascus because they believe there is an opportunity for dialogue with Syria.Israel's Olmert urges Arab leaders to meet him AlertNet - Apr 01 11:04 AM
Source: Reuters JERUSALEM, April 1 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Sunday publicly invited "all Arab leaders" to hold talks with him, reiterating that he saw positive points in a land-for- ... Merkel: EU supports Mideast talks AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 01 3:18 AM
In her first Mideast trip as EU president, German Chancellor Angela Merkel offered Europe's help in bringing Israel and the Palestinians back to the negotiating table, trying to build on a new burst of international efforts to restart peace talks.Israel asks Pelosi to tell Syria to stop supporting terrorism NewsChannel 10 Amarillo - Apr 01 12:31 PM
JERUSALEM Israeli officials say House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is taking a message to Syria for them. Pelosi met with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (EH'-hood OHL'-murt)...As world prepares for Iraq war, American Jews prepare to help Israel JTA - Mar 30 11:31 PM
Phillip Miller poses with two Israeli sergeants during a volunteering stint in Israel. As an American war on Iraq appears imminent, some American Jews and American Jewish organizations are responding to the threat of attacks on Israel.Israel Warns of Hamas Military Buildup in Gaza New York Times - Mar 31 9:02 AM
The Palestinian faction is building tunnels and bunkers and smuggling in missiles and explosives, officials said.Israel sours on key peace-talks demand Pioneer Press - Mar 30 10:20 PM
JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert praised an Arab peace plan that calls for the full recognition of Israel as a major breakthrough in Arab relations with the Jewish state, but he rejected its demand for the return of Palestinian refugees, Israeli media reported Friday. In a string of interviews with Israeli media ahead of the Passover holiday, Olmert said there can be a comprehensive ...Rice's diplomatic style looks increasingly Clintonian International Herald Tribune - Apr 01 7:19 AM
For the first time in six years, signs have emerged of a U.S. government clearly pushing Israel toward peace negotiations.Pelosi To Tell Syria To Stop Terror CBS News - Apr 01 1:00 PM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will tell Syrian leaders when she visits Damascus this week on a trip criticized by the Bush administration that Israel will only engage in peace talks if Syria stops supporting Palestinian militants.BSR, Africa-Israel team on $300m Phoenix project Globes Online - Apr 01 12:57 PM
The companies will build 1,000 housing units and 3,000 sq.m. of commercial space.Arabs in Israel mark 'Palestine Land Day' UPI - Mar 30 12:11 PM
The Arab community in Israel marked the 31st "Palestine Land Day" Friday with demonstrations in Arab towns and villages across the country.Pelosi to visit Syrian leaders The Washington Times - 33 minutes ago
JERUSALEM -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will tell Syrian leaders when she visits Damascus this week that Israel will engage in peace talks only if Syria stops supporting Palestinian militants, an Israeli official said yesterday.Israel's Olmert urges Arab leaders to meet him Tiscali - Apr 01 12:11 PM
Olmert also said that "if the Saudi king initiates a meeting of moderate (Arab leaders) and invites me and the chairman of the Palestinian Authority, I would be happy to come and voice our views".Intifada tests pro-Israel feelings, however U.S. Jews define pro-Israel JTA - Mar 30 8:46 PM
Demonstrators wave flags at a Washington rally for Israel in April 2002, during the height of the intifada. What does it mean to be pro-Israel in America today?Pelosi in Israel stresses security through strength and diplomacy JTA - Apr 01 3:31 PM
Nancy Pelosi, left, drinks a toast with her Israeli counterpart, Dalia Itzik, at a Knesset dinner, April 1 in Jerusalem. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi brought a counterweight to President Bush's approach to the region, saying diplomacy and not just force is necessary to confront the troublemakers.Israel reports Hamas' major buildup of fighters, weapons San Jose Mercury News - Apr 01 2:41 AM
JERUSALEM - Hamas, the dominant faction in the Palestinian government, is building its military capacity in the Gaza Strip, constructing tunnels and underground bunkers and smuggling in ground-to-air missiles andEllison on Israel trip JTA - Apr 01 2:46 PM
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A group of senators from both parties visited Damascus in December after the bipartisan Iraq Study Group recommended greater U.S. dialogue with Syria and Iran in efforts to end violence in Iraq. -VOAUPI Poll: Israel threatened by Iran nukes UPI - Mar 30 10:19 AM
Israel would be the most threatened by a nuclear-armed Iran, participants in a UPI-Zogby International poll said.U.N. Report The Washington Times - 32 minutes ago
An Israeli in Arabia U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon attended the Arab League summit last week, a gathering of 21 leaders who rarely agree on anything except the need to denounce as often as possible Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands.UPI Poll: Israel has a right to nukes UPI - Mar 30 9:19 AM
While UPI-Zogby International poll respondents say Israel has a right to nuclear weapons, they also see Israel's having those arms making diplomacy ...Pelosi in Israel meets with Olmert The Daily Comet - Apr 01 6:19 AM
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday met with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as part of a Mideast tour that has drawn criticism from the White House because of a planned stop in Syria.