Reuters | Israel swaps more than 1000 Palestinian prisoners for soldier Reuters Israelis react near a protest tent outside the residence of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem October 12, 2011. By Ari Rabinovitch and Nidal al-Mughrabi JERUSALEM/GAZA (Reuters) - The parents of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit folded ... Israel, Hamas Both Benefit from Prisoner Swap Shin Bet chief: Israel got best security terms possible in Shalit swap deal Bitter enemies Hamas, Israel win in prisoner swap |
AFP | Israel apologises to Egypt over police officer deaths The Guardian Israel's defence minister, Ehud Barak, has apologised to Egypt for the deaths of six Egyptian police officers, killed during a shoot-out in August. Photograph: Getty Images Israel has formally apologised to Egypt for the killing of six Egyptian police ... Israel apologizes for killing 6 Egyptian policemen during cross-border ... Israel apologises for border deaths: Egypt FM Israel to apologise over Egypt police deaths |
Ha'aretz | Michael Oren: Israel taking Iranian assassination plot seriously Ha'aretz Oren says recently thwarted Iranian plot to assasinate Saudi ambassador to US is 'definitely an escalation', Israeli embassy could potentially be Iranian target, Israel 'always has to be vigilant'. By Natasha Mozgovaya Tags: Iran Iran threat Iran ... Israel, Hamas agree to deal to swap captured Israeli soldier, Palestinian ... Conspiracy targeting Israel and Saudi Arabia embassies disclosed in US Iranian Nukes Aren't Just Israel's Problem |
Ha'aretz | Mideast mediators propose Israeli-Palestinian meeting this month in Jordan Washington Post By AP, WASHINGTON — International Mideast mediators proposed a meeting between Israel and the Palestinians this month to relaunch stalled peace talks, and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday the global spotlight on the conflict ... Abbas: Palestinians will resume Mideast peace talks if Israel accepts Quartet ... Mideast Quartet seeks October 23 talks: US Why Cutting US Aid to Abbas Could Hurt Israel More Than it Hurts Palestinians |
Israel, Hamas announce prisoner trade Washington Post Israel and Hamas say Gilad Schalit, an Israeli soldier abducted five years ago, will be swapped for about 1000 Palestinians held by Israel. (Oct. 11) (/The Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart, ... |
FrontPage Magazine | Israel's Jewish Character is her Truth; the Rest is Just Commentary Canada Free Press A bill was introduced in the Knesset last year to amend Israel's Oath of Allegiance to require all new immigrants to swear their loyalty to a “Jewish and democratic” state. The bill does not represent any great ideological shift, but rather is ... Nobel Winner Obama Owes the World Courageous Act for Peace October 12: Absurd undertaking Is Israel Its Own Worst Enemy? – No! |
Barak: Israel needs to rethink prisoner exchange policy Jerusalem Post Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Wednesday that once Gilad Schalit is safely at home, Israel must think about changing its policy of prisoner exchanges to "suit the tough rules of this region." Speaking with Army Radio, Barak said, "I'm completely at ... |
Press TV | Egypt court convicts Mubarak associate over Israel gas deal Expatica Spain Salem is a former partner in the East Mediterranean Gas Co, which was accused of selling natural gas to Israel at a low price. The court also fined them $4 billion (2.9 billion euros) for making illicit gains from the supply of gas to Israel. ... Israel deal costs Mubarak aide jail term |
Reuters | IDB to sell control of Israel's largest supermarket Reuters Bronfman is part of a group that controls Israel Discount Bank (DSCT.TA), Israel's third-largest bank. Israel has recently taken aim at large conglomerates and is passing new legislation to force them to sell off either financial or other "real" assets ... |
AFP | New Israel Fund Australia receives praise from Muslim leaders J-Wire Jewish Australian News Service Two senior Australian Muslims have lauded a Jewish group that condemned the burning of a mosque in northern Israel just after Rosh Hashanah, which triggered a mass petition of protest signed by 1000 rabbis, including several from Australia. ... Mosque attack Israel must stamp out Jewish extremism Police: Second 18-year-old arrested in mosque attack in Israel |