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Palestinians say Israel is costing them $4bn a year - The Independent Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:00:12 GMT+00:00

CTV.ca

Palestinians say Israel is costing them $4bn a year The Independent Palestinian leaders claimed yesterday that Israel's occupation was costing their economy at least $4.35bn (£2.8bn), which could otherwise be used to ensure a healthy fiscal surplus and end their dependence on foreign aid ... Why Fewer Young American Jews Share Their Parents' View of IsraelTIME Land without peace: Why Abbas went to the UNWashington Post WEST BANK: Palestinians put conditions on opening talksLos Angeles Times USA Today -Huffington Post all 3,097 news articles »

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Israel retaliates after rocket launches from Gaza - CNN Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:09:34 GMT+00:00

Press TV

Israel retaliates after rocket launches from Gaza CNN Hamas security sources said that two Palestinian rockets were fired into Israel on Thursday night. The Israel Defense Forces said in a news release that one such rocket caused damage to an abandoned building. In response, an Israeli military aircraft ... Israel air force attacks GazaHerald Sun Israel attacks Gaza refugee campPress TV all 18 news articles »

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Bachmann condemns Arab Spring, blames it on Obama - msnbc.com Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:03:04 GMT+00:00

Austin American-Statesman

Bachmann condemns Arab Spring, blames it on Obama msnbc.com By NBC's Jamie Novogrod CONCORD, NC -- Michele Bachmann condemned the Arab Spring and blamed President Obama for allowing it to happen by "showing weakness" and by compromising the United States' relationship with Israel. Why do you think there was an ... Bachmann blames Obama's 'weakness' for the Arab SpringMinnesota Independent all 94 news articles »

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US Presses Egypt to Mend Ties With Israel - Fox News Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:42:25 GMT+00:00

Fox News

US Presses Egypt to Mend Ties With Israel Fox News WASHINGTON – Amid a chaotic post-revolution period, the United States on Wednesday pressed Egypt's interim military leadership to strengthen Egypt's partnership with Israel and stick to scheduled elections later this year, even though a new set of ... Americans Seek Answers As New Egypt EmergesNPR international community to pressurize israel palestine for talksSamayLive Hillary Clinton seeks pressure for Mideast peaceXinhua Egypt SIS (press release) -NOW LEBANON all 165 news articles »

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Israeli occupation hitting Palestinian economy, claims report - The Guardian Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:58:22 GMT+00:00

The Daily Star

Israeli occupation hitting Palestinian economy, claims report The Guardian Photograph: Abed al-Hashlamoun/EPA Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza deprives the Palestinian economy of almost £4.4bn a year, equivalent to about 85% of the nominal gross domestic product of Palestine, according to a report published in ... Sleiman blasts Israel's plan for new settlementsThe Daily Star PCHR Weekly Report: Palestinian civilian killed, 26 civilians injured by ...International Middle East Media Center Israel Closes West Bank on Eve of Hebrew New YearWAFA - Palestine News Agency all 21 news articles »

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Palestinians reject call for peace talks due to new Israeli housing - Globe and Mail Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:26:47 GMT+00:00

Sydney Morning Herald

Palestinians reject call for peace talks due to new Israeli housing Globe and Mail Prospects for an early return to negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority appear to have been dashed as both sides dig in their heels in opposition to concessions proposed by the Quartet of Middle East mediators. ... PA declines Quartet proposal but says it's 'encouraging'Jerusalem Post Palestinians claim envoy Blair is 'pro-Israel'Sydney Morning Herald PLO says negotiations to resume after Israel halts settlementsMonsters and Critics.com AFP -U.S. News & World Report (blog) -International Business Times all 169 news articles »

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Israel concerns Jews at New Year's services - USA Today Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:54:49 GMT+00:00

USA Today

Israel concerns Jews at New Year's services USA Today So this is the traditional time for rabbis to make a sermon pitch for support for Israel, the Jewish homeland, as part of living a life of responsibilty to the community, weaving religious beliefs with political Zionism. But in recent years, ... Jewish federation picnic strengthens ties to Rosh Hashana, IsraelNorwich Bulletin Rosh Hashanah marks beginning of Jewish New YearWXYZ Thursday Open Thread: Rosh Hashana EditionBig Government Gather.com all 570 news articles »

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JVP rabbi says fight is for equality, not Israel's demise - Jweekly.com Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:25:21 GMT+00:00

Jweekly.com

JVP rabbi says fight is for equality, not Israel's demise Jweekly.com In her case, it's not to counsel congregants on marital troubles or spiritual emptiness, but to help members of Jewish Voice for Peace who feel ostracized by the Jewish community because of their very critical views of Israel. ... Study shows young Conservative rabbis still connected to IsraelHa'aretz Obama: Stop Pandering on IsraelHuffington Post Message to Perry: stop banging on about IsraelFinancial Times Jewish Telegraphic Agency -Ynetnews all 223 news articles »

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Nigeria: The Quest for Palestinian Statehood - AllAfrica.com Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:06:59 GMT+00:00

Nigeria: The Quest for Palestinian Statehood AllAfrica.com It is either "Death to Israel", or "No Palestinian autonomy". Most of the world is lined up behind one or the other in this battle for space between the two descendants of Abraham. History reveals that the region is a melting pot for religion, culture, ... Big power; small politicsThe Nation, Pakistan all 11 news articles »

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Turks escalate East Med gas confrontation - UPI.com Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:46:13 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Turks escalate East Med gas confrontation UPI.com 28 (UPI) -- The confrontation between the energy-poor states of Israel, Turkey and Cyprus over gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean has worsened as a Turkish research ship began exploratory drilling off war-divided Cyprus. ... Eastern Mediterranean's water temperature rises as Turkey flexes its 'regional ...Today's Zaman Region Watch: Storm clouds over eastern MediterraneanJerusalem Post Off Cyprus, the hunt for oil and gas threatens to rekindle an old conflictGlobe and Mail Radiance Viewsweekly all 409 news articles »