Globe and Mail | Israel's Gaza Border Tense as Violence Escalates Voice of America Tensions are high along Israel's border with Gaza following an escalation of violence. Palestinian militants in Gaza in the past few days have fired a number of rockets, mortars, and missiles at southern Israel. One town hit by the rockets is Ashdod, ... Israel May Use 'Great Force' in Response; Gates Urges Peace Gates: Turmoil needs 'bold action' by Israel, Palestinians Packaging the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict |
Kansas City Star | Gene Simmons Was Near Deadly Blast in Jerusalem, Still Wants Kiss to Tour Israel Spinner ... around more harmless pyrotechnics for entertainment purposes -- told the Associated Press that the attack would not change his travel itinerary, nor would it discourage him from going ahead with plans for Kiss to tour Israel in the near future. ... AP Interview: Simmons blasts Israel boycotters Kiss’ Gene Simmons: Boycotters are “fools†|
ABC News | Israel's Katsav Rape Case: A Plus for Women's Rights? TIME In a parliamentary government like Israel's, pretty much all executive power resides in the Prime Minister. The office of President carries certain responsibilities, such as signing treaties and appointing the head of the central bank, but it's largely ... Katsav's mark of shame is a badge of honor for Israel Israel ex-President Katsav jailed Israel stunned as court slams ex-president with 7-year jail term |
Diplomats: Britain, France, Germany want UN and EU to broker Israel ... The Canadian Press Putting the job in the hands of the EU and the UN would sideline the United States, Israel's closest ally which has tried unsuccessfully for months to get face-to-face negotiations going, as well as Russia, an ally of the Palestinians. ... Week in Review |
Israel, the Arab world and beyond Los Angeles Times On a day of numerous protests in the Middle East, the White House on Friday condemned violence against demonstrators in Syria and Yemen. The White House “urges the leaders of these countries to pursue peace [and] political dialogue with broad swaths of ... |
Israel, the Arab world and beyond Los Angeles Times Demonstrations turned violent as government supporters clashed with protesters in the Jordanian capital Friday, hurling stones at each other. Scores of people were injured, according to news reports from Amman. [Updated at 11:45 am PST: Hamza Mansour, ... |
Ha'aretz | Israel's problem is the settlements, not J Street Ha'aretz (blog) It needs to be made clear that the choice is not between a safe Israel that occupies the territories and an unsafe Israel alongside a Palestinian state. By Carlo Strenger The Netanyahu government's refusal to meet with the leadership of J Street during ... US Group Stirs Debate on Being 'Pro-Israel' Israel celebrated at Peace Tower Church Anti-J Street Inquisitor and Palin Israel Guide Close with Christian Zionists |
CTV.ca | Israel, the Arab world and beyond Los Angeles Times Government forces opened fire on protesters in several towns as thousands took to the streets across Syria on Friday chanting "Freedom" in support of an uprising in the southern city of Dara, news reports said. An activist told the Associated Press ... Protesters shot as demonstrations expand across Syria |
New York Daily News | 'Miral': Taking the Israel-Palestine Conflict Personally The Atlantic Despite having not seen the film, Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee David Harris slammed it as having "a clear political message, which portrays Israel in a highly negative light," in a letter to the UNGA President, Ambassador Joseph ... Julian Schnabel Wants 'Miral' to be a 'Tool for Change' 'Miral': For Schnabel, A Muse Run Amok In Israel Palestine comes to Hollywood |
New York Times | In Israel, Treasures for Those Willing to Dig New York Times Still, the campers in Ashkelon, Israel, about 35 miles south of Tel Aviv along the Mediterranean coast, were mesmerized by the layer of white ash that adhered to a blackened base. Deftly wielding bamboo sticks, dental tools and trowels, they sifted the ... |