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New US envoy in Israel to clear obstacles for Obama's second term - Ha'aretz Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:22:07 GMT+00:00

Christian Science Monitor

New US envoy in Israel to clear obstacles for Obama's second term Ha'aretz Dan Shapiro, the new American ambassador to Israel, submitted his credentials to President Shimon Peres on Wednesday. That same day, he submitted a declaration of support for Prime Minister ... Jeremy Ben-Ami's “A New Voice for Israel: Fighting for the Survival of the ...Washington Post Is Israel Officially Giving Up on Democracy?Huffington Post (blog) In Israel, raft of new laws shows rise of the rightChristian Science Monitor Arab News -Eurasia Review -Inter Press Service all 239 news articles »

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Tent-city protesters vow to hold even larger demos - Jerusalem Post Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:59:16 GMT+00:00

Ynetnews

Tent-city protesters vow to hold even larger demos Jerusalem Post Furious over what they call repeated government rejection of their demands, protesters hope to hold “the mother of all demonstrations” across Israel on Saturday – a week after an estimated 150000 Israelis took to the streets in several cities to ... Israel's 3-week-old cost-of-living protests turn into tussle over settlements ...Washington Post Israel social protests turn politicalAlbany Times Union Parents and children protest in 'stroller marches' across IsraelHa'aretz MiamiHerald.com -Financial Times -The Awl all 265 news articles »

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Weprin campaign pushes past Israel in NY-9 - WNYC Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:04:14 GMT+00:00

Capital New York

Weprin campaign pushes past Israel in NY-9 WNYC What David Weprin would like to stop talking about is Israel. Yet the issue hasn't died, at least not in the media. Weprin continued to answer questions about Israel today on “The Brian Lehrer Show.” Asked about former Mayor Ed Koch's endorsement of ... To Ed Koch: An Apology & A Map To Find Your WayQueens Tribune Taking a break from seniors, David Weprin targets women, deferentiallyCapital New York NY Dem noncommittal on Obama reelectPolitico Queens Campaigner all 11 news articles »

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Trevor Booker “real excited” about signing with Israel - Washington Post (blog) Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:54:54 GMT+00:00

SB Nation DC

Trevor Booker “real excited” about signing with Israel Washington Post (blog) The Cook book is Israel-bound. (Rick Bowmer - AP) Booker is the first member of the Wizards to sign with a team overseas since the lockout began on July 1. Booker's agent, Andy Miller, said that Booker had been “getting an earful for about 40 days” ... Trevor Booker to play in Israel during lockoutWashington Examiner (blog) all 5 news articles »

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Israel raids Gaza, no victims: Palestinians - AFP Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:15:00 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Israel raids Gaza, no victims: Palestinians AFP JERUSALEM — Israel's air force carried out three raids on the Gaza Strip on Thursday without causing any casualties, witnesses said. Two attacks early in the day targeted bases of the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, the military branch of Hamas that ... Army: Palestinians fire rocket, Israel hits backThe Associated Press Attacks continue; rocket hits Kiryat GatYnetnews Israel reports uptick in Palestinian attacks as statehood deadline approachesWorld Tribune Xinhua -Ha'aretz -Arab News all 277 news articles »

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ISRAEL: Approval of 900 new homes in East Jerusalem draws ire - Los Angeles Times Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:45:40 GMT+00:00

BBC News

ISRAEL: Approval of 900 new homes in East Jerusalem draws ire Los Angeles Times Israel's Interior Ministry gave the final green light Thursday to the construction of more than 900 new homes in a Jewish development built on land seized during the 1967 Mideast war. Palestinians and anti-settlement groups said the Har Homa expansion, ... Israel approves 900 E.Jerusalem settlement homesAFP Israel parliament approves housing bill, protests continueChannel 6 News Online Israel to build over 900 homes in East JerusalemMonsters and Critics.com Kuwait News Agency -Jerusalem Post -International Middle East Media Center all 34 news articles »

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Fair-Weathered Zionists - Huffington Post (blog) Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:06:59 GMT+00:00

PakTribune.com

Fair-Weathered Zionists Huffington Post (blog) And what do you do if that friend is also a blood relative, like Israel? I often ask myself that question about progressive, pro-Israel Jews who are furious at the direction in which their beloved Israel is going. Is there a point when they will just ... Kampeas concerned: Has ZOA reversed position to criticize Israel on security ...Jewish Telegraphic Agency (blog) Thousands of Ethiopians Immigrating to IsraelThe Israel Project (press release) Zionists Pessimistic Impacts on US EconomyPakTribune.com all 4 news articles »

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Parliament endorses law on maritime borders - The Daily Star Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:29:12 GMT+00:00

The Daily Star

Parliament endorses law on maritime borders The Daily Star BEIRUT: Lebanon's Parliament endorsed Thursday a draft law demarcating the county's maritime borders with Israel and Cyprus during the second day of a two-day legislative session. The move, which Prime Minister Najib Mikati praised as ... Lebanon Approves Border Demarcation Amid Dispute With IsraelBloomberg Lebanon approves draft law on maritime boundaryYnetnews Lebanon to drill in disputed seaThe National UPI.com -Trend News Agency -The Voice of Russia all 25 news articles »

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Israel Could Drop Arabic as an Official Language - Shalom Life Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:40:48 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Israel Could Drop Arabic as an Official Language Shalom Life Lawmakers support legislation which would change Israel's accepted definition as a “Jewish and democratic state.” Members of Knesset from both the coalition and opposition submitted a proposal yesterday that seeks to rid Arabic as one of Israel's ... Kadima lawmakers retract support for bill scrapping Arabic as official ...Ha'aretz Israel's Anti-Boycott Law Forces Israelis to Take a StandMiddle East Online Israeli lawmakers propose abolishing Arabic as official languageThe Daily Star Globes -Executive -Americans for Peace Now all 14 news articles »

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Peres: Obama is 'a great friend' of Israel - Jerusalem Post Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:53:15 GMT+00:00

Boston Globe

Peres: Obama is 'a great friend' of Israel Jerusalem Post President assures new US ambassador Shapiro that not all in Israel feel US president is is unfavorably disposed to Israel. Aware that many Israelis feel US President Barack Obama is unfavorably disposed to Israel, President Shimon ... Peres tells new US envoy: No doubt Obama is friend of IsraelHa'aretz New US ambassador to Israel says President Obama hopes to visit, no date setWashington Post New US ambassador says Obama might visit IsraelThe Associated Press Atlanta Journal Constitution -Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs (press release) -Arutz Sheva all 147 news articles »