euronews | Ashton urges FM to come up with proposals Jerusalem Post A number of EU countries are expressing impatience with the pace of the Israeli-Palestinian diplomatic process and want to see Israel propose a concrete plan to move the process forward, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton told Foreign Minister ... Israel faces emboldened Palestinian delegation in the UN Israel FM: EU Must Confront Iran Before Peace Process After Egypt uprising, Israel can't afford to ignore nonviolent Palestinian ... |
Israel deputy PM: changes in Egypt not over yet The Associated Press BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Israel's deputy prime minister said the Middle East remains in "the eye of the storm" after the toppling of Hosni Mubarak in Egypt. Dan Meridor, who is also Minister of Intelligence and Atomic Energy, told The Associated ... |
Bedouin Smugglers Abuse Africans Held for Ransom, Israel Group Says New York Times TEL AVIV — About 1000 African migrants trying to cross the Sinai Desert from Egypt into Israel have been systematically beaten, raped and held captive for ransom in the past year by the Bedouin smugglers they hired to help them make the ... REFUGEES CAUGHT IN EGYPT-ISRAEL BORDER CROSSFIRE |
Ha'aretz | 4 Israeli embassies closed amid warnings of revenge attack Jerusalem Post Israel embassies were on heightened alert Tuesday and four were closed at the beginning of the week, following concrete warnings of possible terrorist attacks timed to mark the third anniversary of Hezbollah military commander Imad Mughniyeh's ... Israel beefs up security around its embassies Four Israeli embassies may be closed after receiving serious threats. Israel closes embassies over terror fears |
USA Today | Hamas tightens ban on Israeli imports Jerusalem Post Israel's easing of restrictions on the transfer of goods to the Gaza Strip has caused a drop in demand for merchandise from tunnels. Hamas has cracked down on merchants in the Gaza Strip, issuing new regulations that ban importing goods ... Egypt revolution puts Israel at risk Ashkenazi: Israel ready for collapse of peace with Egypt Israel watches demonstrations with interest |
Kansas City Star | Jordan reassures Israel after minister calls for release of Naharayim terrorist Ha'aretz "[Ahmed] Deqamseh will not be released and the issue is not on the cabinet's agenda," a senior Jordanian official reportedly told Israel. Jordanian Justice Minister Hussein Mjali, right, at a protest demanding the release of a soldier who shot dead ... Israel urges Jordan to denounce minister Jordanian envoy summoned over calls to release killer Jordan gov't shake-up creates tension with Israel |
France24 | Turkish diplomat: Apology and compensation are red line Jerusalem Post COM STAFF Turkey says UN report will likely be balanced, will give Israel the chance to right wrongs and fix relations with Turkey. Turkey is insisting Israel issue an apology for the events surrounding the 9 people who were killed when the IDF ... Turkey expects UN panel to blame Israel for Mavi Marmara assault Israel used 'excessive' force on Flotilla Turkey bashes Israel in final report on deadly ship raid |
With Egypt in turmoil, Israel rethinks readiness for multi-front war Jewish Telegraphic Agency JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Although it's still far from clear how the uprising in Egypt is going to play out, the volatility there is already raising questions in Israel about the Jewish state's readiness for a war on ... Soldier shares experiences, defends Israel's military actions |
France24 | UN eyes vote on resolution against Israel AFP It advocates for direct negotiations between Israel and Palestinians. Representatives of Arab countries last month filed the resolution condemning Israeli settlements and urging the UN to halt construction in occupied territories. ... Obama shuns the Security Council US vs UN on Israeli settlements The PA Govt. Resigns, US Vows to Veto UN Resolution, and, the Ethnic Cleansing ... |
The Eleventh Annual Herzliya Conference: The Balance of Israel's National Security Huffington Post The prevailing mood of the speeches and panel discussions here at the 11th Annual Herzliya Conference on Israel's National Security can be summed up by the Dire Straits music video playing in the lounge areas: "Sometimes you're the windshield, ... Israel Security Meeting Reveals a Vulnerable Israel<br /> Herzliya Conference: Like WoodStock for Neocon Wamongers |