Los Angeles Times | Jerusalem or Israel? US passport case is a constitutional tangle Los Angeles Times The Supreme Court this week will take up the case of a 9-year old boy born in Jerusalem to American parents who want their child's passport to say his birthplace is in Israel. The State Department refused their ... US Supreme Court to decide where Jewish boy was born US Supreme Court to Resume 'Jerusalem, Israel' Passport Hearing |
Boston.com | Iran pressures highlight rare Mideast common ground: Israel and Gulf Arabs Washington Post DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Among the many alliances of convenience in the Middle East, one is so unusual that the partners can barely hint about it publicly: Israel and the Gulf Arab states linked by shared fears over Iran's nuclear program. ... Israel's warnings on Iran get quiet nods in Gulf Israel unlikely to strike Iran without alerting US |
AFP | Israel concerned as PA's UN bid gains momentum Ynetnews Six weeks after what seemed like a diplomatic coup in New York, concerns are growing in Israel over the Palestinians' recent moves in the UN. An Israeli official well versed in the matter told Ynet that "there was a crack among the block of states that ... Ransoming Israel's chance for peace Abbas: We 'don't care,' we're going for statehood Israel, Palestine need new paradigm |
Ha'aretz | Israel intercepts two boats bound for Gaza eTaiwan News Two ships carrying pro-Palestinian activists intercepted by the Israeli navy while trying to run the blockade on the Hamas-run Gaza Strip reached Ashdod port Friday night, public radio said. The Irish-flagged Saoirse (“Freedom”) and the Canadian ship ... It's Not Israel's Critics Who Are Anti-Israel Israeli Security Websites Down After Hacker Threat Israeli official websites go down; government denies hacker attack, cites ... |
AFP | Israel strike to shut airports, economy on Monday Reuters El Al Israel Airlines logos are seen on electronic boards at check-in counters at Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv August 22, 2011. JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's main labour union plans a strike that would shut airports, ports, ... Israel gears up for general strike Court to rule as general strike threat looms over Israel General strike looms as talks between unions and Israel's treasury fail |
European Jewish Press | Israeli diplomat: Le Pen lunch was an 'error' The Independent Israel's Foreign Ministry said yesterday that the country's ambassador to the UN made an "error of judgement" by chatting and being photographed with Marine Le Pen, leader of France's extreme right wing National Front, at a New York reception. ... Israel's UN envoy mistakenly enters Le Pen event 'Prosor was unwittingly in photo with French far-rightist' Israel's UN ambassador attends Le Pen meeting by 'mistake' |
Ha'aretz | Israeli MKs waiver on support for Jewish identity bill Ha'aretz Four Knesset members have withdrawn their support for a private member's bill that would subordinate democratic rule to Israel's Jewish identity. Three of the MKs - Benjamin Ben-Eliezer (Labor ) and Kadima's Doron Avital and Shlomo Molla - have already ... Israeli lawmakers to debate "Jewish national homeland" bill Rivlin: I won't disqualify 'Jewish state' bill |
Israel Bonds Gain as Strike Threat Increases Risk BusinessWeek 6 (Bloomberg) -- Israel's benchmark government bond rose, pushing the yield to the lowest level in a month, as the threat of a possible general strike tomorrow boosted demand for safer assets. The yield on the 5.5 percent Mimshal Shiklit bond due in ... Israeli Bonds Gain, Stocks Decline as Strike Threat Boosts Safety Demand Sun: Energy exploration cos drive market rally |
Ha'aretz | In Fundraising, Israel is a hard sell Ha'aretz It is getting increasingly difficult to persuade donors, especially younger ones, to give money for Israel – this was the main conclusion one could draw from a series of “round tables” held this morning at the GA in Denver. ... Changing charity |
Ha'aretz | Israel cancels plans for new Bedouin settlement, looks to expand existing West ... Ha'aretz According to the same source, Almoz also told the Israeli settlers that the Civil Administration canceled a plan to build another permanent neighborhood for the Bedouin. The canceled plan was prepared in cooperation and consultation with the Bedouin ... |