BBC News | Obama Says US Must Be More 'Honest' With Israel Washington Post, United States The president said that discussions with the militant Hamas party, which controls the Gaza Strip, could "potentially proceed," but only if the group accepts a set of conditions that include recognizing Israel's right to exist, renouncing violence and ... Netanyahu defies Obama call for settlement freeze Israel PM says 'we can't freeze settlements' Report: Israel evacuates another illegal West Bank outpost |
Telegraph.co.uk | Israel's Barak urges more sanctions against Iran Reuters Israel was conducting its biggest home front defence exercise which it launched on Sunday, preparing the country for missile attacks should conflict erupt with Iran or Arab enemies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the drill as ... Video: 6 Dead in Battle With Hamas, Palestinian Police Israel says not to cooperate with UN inquiry panel on Gaza offensive Barak tells Ban Israel won't cooperate in UN Gaza probe |
Times Online | Dudu Topaz, former Israel TV host, jailed over assaults Los Angeles Times, CA By Richard Boudreaux Reporting from Jerusalem -- They called Dudu Topaz "the ratings king" of Israel. Handsome and charismatic, folksy and zany, he drew audiences to gimmicky variety shows, game shows, talk shows, children's shows and satires that made ... Israel TV star 'ordered attacks' Israel's former "TV ratings king" under arrest Entertainer Dudu Topaz held over attacks on Israel TV execs |
Straits Times | Second Lebanese colonel suspected of spying for Israel Jerusalem Post, Israel By AP Security officials said authorities have arrested a Lebanese army colonel on suspicion of spying for Israel, the second high-ranking military official detained in less than two weeks. The first high-ranking military official arrested was also an ... Israel Launches Biggest Emergency Drill In Nation's History Israel Begins its Biggest Civil Defense Drill Israel carries out biggest civil defence exercise |
Obama Talks of Being 'Honest' With Israel New York Times, United States By HELENE COOPER WASHINGTON — President Obama indicated on Monday that he would be more willing to criticize Israel than previous administrations have been, and he reiterated his call for a freeze of Israeli settlements. “Part of being a good friend is ... Obama vs. Bibi (& Congress) on settlements. Can We Win against AIPAC? |
Seattle Post Intelligencer | Over 100000 salute Israel in NYC Jewish Telegraphic Agency, NY NEW YORK (JTA) -- More than 100000 people attended an annual pro-Israel march in New York City. Sunday's Salute to Israel parade, which honored the city of Tel Aviv's 100th anniversary, was attended by the parents of kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad ... Israel reports two new swine flu cases Report: 26th case of A/H1N1 flu diagnosed in Israel Thousands march, celebrate Israel at NYC parade |
ABC News | A Record That Can't Be Ignored Huffington Post, NY It also has the closest relationship with the United States among Arab countries, as the second-largest recipient of American economic and military largesse, to the tune of $1.6 billion dollars annually (only Israel receives more). ... Obama May Need 'Magician' Skills in Cairo to Reach All Muslims Obama will try to form a personal connection in Middle East The Experts Speak on How Obama Should Speak to Muslim World |
CTV.ca | Canadian PM: No double-speak on Israel Jewish Telegraphic Agency, NY By Ron Csillag · June 1, 2009 TORONTO (JTA) -- The love affair between Canada's Jewish community and the country's staunchly pro-Israel prime minister was readily apparent Sunday when Stephen Harper received a human rights award from the Canadian ... Canada to allow terror victims to sue in its courts Canada's top politicians speak at CJC assembly Terror victims would be able to sue perpetrators in Cdn courts ... |
The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau | Obama: No Need To Curtail US Support Of Israel CBS News, NY President Obama said today that the US does not need to compromise its strong support for Israel in efforts to promote peace in the Middle East. The president talked with NPR News hosts Michele Norris and Steve Inskeep at the White House. ... Obama Gives NPR Preview Of Message To Muslims |
Israel Discount Bank Q1 net profit surges Reuters TEL AVIV, June 1 (Reuters) - Israel Discount Bank (DSCT.TA), Israel's third-largest bank, on Monday reported a 300 percent jump in quarterly net profit, boosted by gains from investment of its severance pay fund and tax credits. ... TV: Bank CEO resigns under pressure from governor Israel stocks rise; Leumi rated a buy, and a sell Market report / Hapoalim soars as Dankner resigns |