Malaysia Star | US man who gave secrets to Israel spared prison Reuters By Christine Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) - An 85-year-old former civilian employee of the US Army was fined but avoided prison time on Friday after earlier pleading guilty to giving classified documents to Israel in the 1980s in a case the sentencing ... Man, 85, Avoids Jail Time for Giving Military Secrets US fines Israeli agent in spy case No NY jail time but $50K fine for ex-Army engineer |
Los Angeles Times | 'Special Report' Panel on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict FOXNews This comes, of course, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House just recently, and it comes on the same day that Israel has essentially stepped back from the thought that they would stop settlements in the West Bank. ... Video: Does body language reveal US-Israeli tensions 29 May 09 Israel: No building freeze Israel Insists on Some Construction in West Bank Settlements |
Globe and Mail | Israel Idonije agrees to two-year contract extension worth $7 million Chicago Tribune, United States By Vaughn McClure Israel Idonije agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Bears on Friday. He is now signed through 2011. Idonije was due to make $1.75 million this year but received an added $2 million via a signing bonus. ... Bears to sign DL Idonije to extension Israel Idonije Agrees to Two-Year Contract Extension with Chicago ... Bears, Idonije agree on 2-year extension |
Straits Times | Israel Shouldn't Sign the NPT Washington Post, United States Which brings us to Israel. Despite President Obama's preoccupation with the Palestinian track, Prime Minister Netanyahu made clear he must focus on the looming nuclear existential threat from Iran. Indeed,. Ahmadinejad is not the first to threaten ... Video: Inside story - Nuclear tension - 28 May 09 Column One: Israel and the Axis of Evil As US increases pressure on Israel, North Korea threatens war |
New York Times | Obama Speech Puts Egypt On Center Stage Voice of America "Egypt has always been a close ally of the United States, it had always adopted a moderate policy, pioneered peace with Israel, it has a very important strategic role solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in stemming Iranian hegemonic influences in ... Muslim expectations Obama's new way A Historic Opportunity for Obama |
Al-Arabiya | D-Day chance to decry Israel's foes Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA By making this visit, and bringing back the tragic memories of the past, the president is signaling Israel's supporters that he understands their fears and concerns. The president surely knows that, for Jews, those memories are at the very heart of the ... US 'special relationship' with Israel is misguided What Would Happen if Israel Attacked Iran? There's No Room for Partisanship on Iran |
Earthtimes (press release) | UN probe of Gaza war to start at weekend The Associated Press The fact that the team is entering Gaza via the Rafah crossing with Egypt indicates Israel has yet to extend its cooperation. An Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman said the probe had "a mandate to find Israel guilty no matter what" from the UN Human ... UN probe of Gaza war to begin next week UN Investigators Probe 'War Crimes' In Gaza Blockaded in -- and out of -- Gaza |
The Associated Press | Religious rockers cater to women only in Israel The Associated Press RAMAT GAN, Israel (AP) — On a fog-filled stage, as the six women of the Ashira band rocked before their die-hard fans, a man entered the auditorium — and was promptly asked to leave. The band has been playing together for three years, and the crowds ... |
Dorsey starts Israel practice group Bizjournals.com, NC Minneapolis-based law firm Dorsey & Whitney said Friday that it's launched an Israel practice group. The group's purpose is to provide legal services to Israeli companies doing business abroad, as well as companies and investors that do business in ... |
International Middle East Media Center | Jordanian MPs: Break ties with Israel over Knesset proposal Ha'aretz, Israel By DPA At least 15 Jordanian lawmakers on Friday urged the government to sever diplomatic ties with Israel in protest against debate in the Israeli parliament over regarding Jordan as an "alternative homeland" for the Palestinians. ... Jordan MPs: 'Cut Israel ties over bill' FEATURE - US, Israel square off over settlement expansion Most Palestinians want unity government, poll finds |