msnbc.com | Barak: Israel may seek additional $20b. in US defense aid Jerusalem Post With or without a peace agreement with the Palestinians, Israel will have to significantly increase its defense spending in the next budget, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has said in private ... Israel's Netanyahu Looks to Firm Support Reflections on a Visit to Israel and Palestine Barak says Israel might ask for more aid |
Ha'aretz | Will Israel's pledge to remove some settlements activate peace talks? Xinhua Despite the government's promises, local analysts doubt its feasibility without an outside push to resume direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Moreover, the political stability within Israel could be affected as some coalition ... Palestinians make risky gambit for statehood Alone in the crowd Israeli troops arrest 8 Palestinians and distribute demolition orders in the ... |
WBUR | Patrick discusses trade possibilities with Israel Boston Globe Deval Patrick has wrapped up the second full day of a trade mission aimed at strengthening economic ties with Israel. The governor led a forum Tuesday on clean energy jobs and also discussed with Israeli business leaders the possibility of a ... Eleven guv staffers on trip to Israel Mass. governor promoting partnerships on Israel visit Patrick Talks Green Jobs on Israel Trip |
Kansas City Star | Moussa says he would maintain Egypt's peace with Israel Jerusalem Post COM STAFF AND REUTERS Egyptian presidential hopeful says Cairo has "a responsibility to lay the foundations for peace," but adds gas deal with Israel may be rethought; defends Muslim Brotherhood's right to political participation. ... In Egypt, Preparations for a Rarity: A Real Vote Reviewing Egypt's Gains From Its Peace Treaty With Israel Arab World Still Exploding, but Now Antisemitism Is in the Mix |
Ha'aretz | Israeli intel analyst wary of Mideast revolutions Washington Times One of Israel's top intelligence analysts says it is too soon to say whether the wave of uprisings in the Middle East will bring more democratic societies or empower political Islam. “Is this a democratization and modernization revolution? ... Israel, the Arab world and beyond How to read the second Arab awakening On Egypt, Cause For Optimism And Concern |
Kansas City Star | Israel wary as Britain boosts Palestinian diplomatic status People's Daily Online Prior to British-Palestinian National Authority (PNA) talks set for Tuesday, British Foreign Secretary William Hague announced on Monday that his country was upgrading the diplomatic status of PNA representatives. ... Israel: British upgrade of Palestinian mission is 'unhelpful' UK steps up pressure for Mideast peace UK: Israel-Palestinian peace process cannot become casualty of turmoil shaking ... |
USA Today | Israel, the Arab world and beyond Los Angeles Times Documents recently turned over to Egyptian and Arab media by protesters who stormed offices of the State Security Investigations Service across Egypt are at the center of a saga of revelations that bring Wikileaks to mind. The files, which contain ... Egypt's new FM accused Israel of genocide Nabil Elaraby | Egypt | Foreign Minister | Israel 'Egyptian army follows Israel, US orders' |
Arutz Sheva | Israel formulates programme to boost exports to India, China Economic Times JERUSALEM: Israel has formulated a three-year programme with a budget of 100 million shekels (approx USD 26 million) to boost its exports to target destinations, India and China. A joint committee of the Finance and Industry Ministries formulated the ... Israel to Strengthen Trade with China and India |
Gulf Times | Israel allows construction materials into Gaza Ynetnews Israel's military says it has started transporting 40000 tons of construction materials into the Gaza Strip in a new move to ease its blockade of the coastal territory. The weeklong operation will supply badly needed gravel for UN schools and other ... Israel sees Palestinian gas fueling Gaza power station 'Gaza crossing changes good for security and Gaza imports' Gaza: Stop Rocket Attacks Against Israel Civilians |
Weasel Zippers | Muslim Brotherhood Calls for War on Israel Charisma News Online Despite some skeptics, many Islam watchers report that the Muslim Brotherhood is an extremist group—and no friend of Israel. Now, Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is forming a political party called Freedom and Justice. Sa`d al-Katatni has been asked to ... Obama seeks to mollify US Jewish groups uneasy about Mideast turmoil Egyptian Islamist wishes to 'see Israel wiped off map' Obama Backers Blame Israel and the GOP for Ruining His Brilliant Plans in Egypt |