Thanh Nien Daily | Netanyahu Invitation Puts Obama on Spot on Peace Plan New York Times WASHINGTON — A Republican invitation for Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to address Congress next month is highlighting the tensions between President Obama and Mr. Netanyahu and has kicked off a bizarre diplomatic race ... Israel Prize laureates' peace bid Abbas: PA will seek UNSC recognition along '67 lines Abbas seeks 'advice' from France on declaring Palestinian statehood |
Ha'aretz | Australian under arrest in Israel on spy charges ABC Online TONY EASTLEY: An Australian man has been arrested in Israel and charged with working as a spy for Hamas, the militant organisation that runs the Gaza Strip. Eyad Rashid Abu Arga is a Palestinian refugee who grew up on the Arabian Gulf but later moved ... Israel calls Aussie man a Hamas spy Israel indicts Australian for alleged Hamas links Israel: Australian Citizen Tried To Spy For Hamas |
USA Today | Letter from Israel: telling stories on Passover Washington Post (blog) But all over Israel, 'erev Pesah' extends back, for some a full month earlier, when wishes for 'A Kosher and Happy Passover' are already exchanged. 'Kosher,' not in any other holiday greeting, precedes 'happy': for in remembrance of the haste in which ... Israel prepares for Passover festival Falashmura immigrants celebrate first Passover in Israel Olim celebrate 1st Passover in Israel |
Alleged West LA burglar suspected in Hollywood temple fire Los Angeles Times Dmitriy Sheyko, 21, a transient known to frequent the Hollywood area, is suspected of breaking into Temple Israel in the 7300 block of Hollywood Boulevard on April 14 and a nearby grocery store. Sheyko, who police said has a criminal record, ... Hollywood synagogue arson suspect apprehended Man charged with arson in Hollywood synagogue fire Hollywood Synagogue Arson Suspect in Custody |
Sydney Morning Herald | Marrickville backs down on Israel boycott ABC Online (ABC TV) Marrickville Mayor Fiona Byrne says the inner-Sydney council has been "sledgehammered" into backing down on its plans to introduce a boycott of Israel. There were rowdy scenes in the council chamber last night as councillors voted by eight ... Marrickville Council's move to boycott Israel sinks in stormy sea of debate Greens struggle on Israel boycott Marrickville council withdraws support for boycott |
The Issue of a Nuclear Israel Wall Street Journal Does this mean that he will demand that Israel declare it's nuclear stockpiles, and "adhere to standards that govern the use of force". Or is it just Hypocrisy? Re: "One urgent example is the effort to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, ... Our Skewed Priorities British PM voices hope for peace and stability for Israel On the Heels of Destruction |
Independent Online | Justin Bieber Paid $1 Million for Israel Concert (Exclusive) Hollywood Reporter "I think it's important for every artist to come to Israel, but you need to know your crowd." Indeed, posters advertising the show were scant in the city, with the exception of areas surrounding Bieber's hotel, and with ticket sales initially sluggish, ... Justin Bieber Gets $1 Million Paycheck for Concert in Israel Justin Bieber Paid $1 Million for Tel Aviv Concert Bieber Fever Closes Down Wailing Wall In Israel |
The Guardian | Pro-Palestinian activists set sail to document plight of Gaza fisherman Ha'aretz By DPA The International Solidarity Movement (ISM) launched a fishing boat Wednesday with the aim of protecting Gaza fishermen from what they termed Israeli violations, and ending Israel's naval siege of the coastal enclave. ... Suspects in Italian Vittorio Arrigoni's murder killed in raid Who killed Vittorio Arrigoni? Extremism Knows No Bounds |
Israel stocks near record; Moody's cut hits banks MarketWatch TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) — Israeli stocks moved within a hairbreadth of a closing record set three months ago, finishing a holiday-shortened Wednesday higher on the back of strength in Israel Chemicals Ltd., Bank Hapoalim ... Bank Leumi, Delta-Galil, Delek Fuel: Israel Equity Preview Wed: Tel Aviv 25 closes one point below record |
Ha'aretz | Israel: No new mediator in Shalit talks Ynetnews The Prime Minister's Office said Wednesday it would continue to hold talks for the release of kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit under the guidance of German mediator Gerhard Konrad and "according to the proposal he has constructed". ... PMO: We'll continue to work with German Schalit mediator New European mediator in Hamas-Israel prisoner exchange deal New Israel pointman on Shalit appointed |