Haaretz | Israel to Weigh New Law on Outposts Wall Street Journal By JOSHUA MITNICK TEL AVIV—Israeli ministers are set to consider a bill to limit the ability of Palestinians to reclaim some land from Jewish settlers, the latest in a raft of legislation that has prompted charges of a potential erosion of democracy ... Secret EU paper aims to tackle Israel's treatment of Arab minority What 'pro-Israel' should mean Israeli lawmakers move to annex West Bank, one museum at a time |
New York Times (blog) | Obama defends Israel policy in speech to Jewish group Washington Post President Obama delivered an impassioned defense of his policy toward Israel in an appearance Friday before a conference of progressive Jews, tacitly scolding his Republican rivals for characterizing his support for the Jewish state as uncertain. ... Obama, pushing back at Republicans, vows support for Israel Obama Responds to Republican Criticisms on Support for Israel In Obama Speech on Israel, Little Mention of Palestinians |
Boston.com | Israeli TV channel alleges anti-media campaign Boston.com 22, 2009 file photo, a Palestinian couple shop for a television set as US President Barack Obama is shown on Israeli TV Channel 10 with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at an electronics store in Jerusalem. An Israeli TV channel known for its ... |
Haaretz | Israeli army tank fires on Gaza-Israel border; Palestinian man dies Washington Post GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Palestinian paramedics say a man has died from heavy machine gun fire on the tense border between the Gaza Strip and Israel. The man was rushed to the Al Aksa hospital in central Gaza, where he died late Friday night. ... Israeli troops kill Gaza Strip man-hospital staff Analysis: Revisiting the rules of war in Israel/oPt War rapidly approaches |
Commentary | The Simon Wiesenthal Center Responds to Israel Commentary from Center for ... Fox News Unfortunately, it's becoming increasingly difficult in this country to take a position sympathetic to the Jewish state and in favor of the continuation of America's historic strong alliance with Israel without being called “an Israel Firster” and ... Wiesenthal Center Slams CAP, Media Matters Over Israel Comments |
Al-Arabiya | Israel's Supreme Court confirms release of 550 Palestinians in Shalit swap deal Al-Arabiya The latest group of 544 men and six women has been selected by Israel and does not include any members of Hamas or Islamic Jihad. (Reuters) By AFP The Israeli Supreme Court on Friday turned down appeals by Israeli victims of Palestinian attacks against ... Israel High Court OK's Prisoner Release For Palestinians, prison time is a badge of honor Israel to release 550 prisoners |
Haaretz | Right-wing legislation stirs democracy debate in Israel Reuters By Allyn Fisher-Ilan JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Legislation promoted by right-wing lawmakers in Israel is raising concern that democratic values are under threat in a country that has long billed itself the only democracy in the Middle East. ... PM adviser's letter to 'New York Times' Israeli leader shuns New York Times op-ed offer Springtime for the Israeli right as well |
IBNLive.com | Apple to open R&D center in Israel Ynetnews New details on Apple's plans to establish a new development center in Israel revealed: Calcalist has learned that the technology giant named Aharon Aharon, former head of Zoran Corporation's R&D center, as head of its new center in Israel. ... Apple and Israel - no flash in the pan Apple Ups R&D Efforts, To Build New Facility in Israel Apple mulls new chip boffinry HQ in Israel |
"Who's Still Standing?" Israel puts mark on US TV Reuters has contestants dropping through the floor, and the burgeoning Israeli TV industry whooping with delight. The fast-paced trivia game, which sends losers falling through trap doors, makes its US debut in a week-long series of shows this coming Monday, ... |
Today's Zaman | Panetta Nudges Turkey to Rebuild Ties With Israel New York Times By THOM SHANKER ANKARA, Turkey — Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta on Friday called for Turkey to rebuild ties with Israel in the interest of security, echoing a call he issued this month for the government of Israel to reach out to other nations ... Turkish FM: Israel 'kneels down' to us 'Turkey's policies brought Israel to its knees' Davutoglu: Turkey's policy brought Israel on his knees |