Ma'an News Agency | PA rejects direct talks with Israel Jerusalem Post The Palestinian Authority reiterated Sunday its opposition to holding direct peace talks with Israel and pointed out that the Quartet members – the US, EU, UN and Russia – had called for separate negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. ... Israel blames Palestinians for deadlock in talks, says leadership's aim is to ... Female settlers arrested for 'price tag' attacks in West Bank Israel, US trying to get around Quartet's proposal |
AFP | Mysterious blasts, slayings suggest covert efforts in Iran Los Angeles Times Attacks targeting nuclear scientists and sites lead some observers to believe that the US and Israel are trying to derail Iran's programs. Iranian students break into the British Embassy in Tehran late last month, where they started a fire and removed ... Leon Panetta Blames the Victim Israel will do what it takes for its security: Netanyahu PM praises Ben Gurion's 'commitment to Israel's future' |
Boston.com | Israeli prime minister suspends campaign to lure home ex-pats after uproar ... Washington Post JERUSALEM — Israel's prime minister suspended a television ad campaign aimed at luring home Israelis living in North America after it sparked an uproar among American Jews, his spokesman said Sunday. The government-sponsored advertisements, ... Israel PM suspends ad campaign that upset US Jews Israel abandons 'insulting' campaign calling on expats to return from US |
Globe and Mail | Islamists dominating elections deepen Israeli fears Al-Masry Al-Youm This sentiment has been accompanied by a bittersweet sense that Israel was dismissed as alarmist when it warned months ago that the Arab Spring – widely perceived as the doing of liberals yearning to be free – could lead to Islamist governments. ... Israeli defense minister says Egypt election results showing Islamist gains ... |
Ha'aretz | Livni defends Clinton criticism of Israel democracy Jerusalem Post Kadima leader Tzipi Livni defended US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's criticism of the current state of Israeli democracy, saying Sunday that Clinton's concern needs to “awaken those still blind to the ugly wave washing over Israel ... Government ministers react sharply to Clinton's criticism of Israeli democracy Clinton criticism sparks Israeli anger Cabinet criticized Clinton over remarks on Israel's democracy |
Ha'aretz | Netanyahu must save Israel's endangered justice system Ha'aretz "The courts in Israel are one of the cornerstones of Israeli democracy. They are an important, healthy and essential institution for our continued democratic life here," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated. "This is not inconsistent with the ... Israel's Chief Justice Clashes With Nationalists Landau strikes back at Beinisch Israeli court chief confronts political detractors |
Arutz Sheva | Israel to get German sub after unfreezing Palestinian funds Washington Times JERUSALEM | Israel will get a German submarine capable of launching nuclear missiles after lifting its freeze on funds to the Palestinian Authority this month, German media reported Sunday. ... 'Israel released PA funds under German pressure' German newspaper: Israel released PA money for sub Israel transferred Palestinian taxes for German submarine sale - report |
Israeli Stocks: Cellcom Israel, RadVision, Perrigo BusinessWeek 4 (Bloomberg) -- Israel's TA-25 Index declined less than 0.1 percent to 1084.33 at the 4:30 pm close in Tel Aviv, the lowest since Nov. 30. Investors traded about 538 million shekels ($144 million) of shares and convertible securities, according to ... Israeli Stocks: Cellcom Israel, RadVision Are Active |
Ha'aretz | Israeli Rights Groups Express Worry Over Democracy The Media Line As the world prepares to celebrate Human Rights Day, Israeli watchdog groups have a harsh critique of the government's increasing attempts to silence participants in the huge social protest movement and stifle freedom of speech. ... Protesters in Israel and West Bank face increasing restrictions, report finds Report says Israel restricts expression Israel restricting freedom of expression, ACRI says |
Press TV | Hezbollah: Israel detonated spying device in south The Daily Star SIDON/BEIRUT: Hezbollah said that an explosion in south Lebanon Friday resulted from Israel's detonation of a spying device the group had discovered on its private telecoms network. The explosion occurred between the ... Hezbollah foils Israeli espionage polt Israel detonates spy device - Hezbollah Hezbollah blames south Lebanon blast on Israel; no injuries or damage |