BBC News | Israel admits responsibility for 1988 assassination Los Angeles Times JERUSALEM -- More than 24 years after Palestinian military leader Khalil Ibrahim Wazir was assassinated in Tunisia, Israel acknowledged for the first time that its spy agency Mossad carried out the killing. Wazir, one of the founders of the Fatah Party ... Israel confirms killing Arafat deputy in 1988 Khalil al-Wazir Death: Israel Admits To Assassination Of Abu Jihad, Arafat ... Israel admits killing deputy of late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat |
Lew to 'Post': US-Israel ties have never been closer Jerusalem Post WASHINGTON – White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday that the US and Israel “have never had a closer relationship.” He dismissed widespread reports of tension between his boss, US President Barack Obama, and Prime ... |
Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Accept Extra Patients Wall Street Journal (blog) On Thursday afternoon at Beth Israel Medical Center on Manhattan's east side, the semi-lit lobby saw a stream of visitors and patients coming up to the security desk to ask if the hospital was open. “We're always open,” the guard responded. The ... |
The Guardian (blog) | Israel's Netanyahu, France's Hollande eulogize slain Jews Reuters Netanyahu was met with applause when he said Israel would defend Jewish interests around the world through military means, a veiled reference to current tensions with neighbor Iran. "Today, the Jewish people have their own state. Today the Jewish ... Israel's red line on Iran: 240 kg PM at Jewish school in Toulouse: Nation of Israel lives US warns Israel against Iran strike |
Haaretz | Israel's Local Start-Ups See International Success Wall Street Journal (blog) TEL AVIV—It is hard not to be impressed by the sheer width and depth of the Israeli start-up community. For a country of just under eight million people, Israel punches considerably above its tech weight. According to the Israeli government, the ... Israel Corp Promises Additional $67 Million to Better Place Car Venture Nice to ClickSoftware Jump Pares Monthly Slump: Israel Overnight Jobless rate in Israel drops in third quarter |
FAA returns Israel to Category 1 safety upgrade Jerusalem Post Israel has returned to the highest ranking in aviation safety, according to the standards of the United States Federal Aviation Authority, Transportation Minister Israel Katz announced on Thursday. The FAA informed Israel's Civil Aviation Authority ... US Upgrades Israel's Aviation-Safety Rating FAA says Israel complies with international aviation standards, upgrades ... US regulator restores Israel's aviation safety rating |
AFP | Abbas hints has no "right of return" to home in Israel Reuters Palestinian leader appeals to Israelis as they eye election. * Hamas incensed; Israel says peacemaking onus still on Abbas. By Dan Williams. JERUSALEM, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas made a rare if symbolic concession to Israel ... Abbas Vows to Avoid Uprising against Israel Becoming a people that shall dwell alone Abbas Promises: No Third Intifada |
Stuff.co.nz | Israel Folau's great escape plan was hatched at Hillsong church The Australian Folau was spotted talking to incoming Parramatta coach Ricky Stuart, and on another occasion deep in talks with league player agents who do not represent him. The 23-year-old was miserable in his new code, and wanted desperately to play for the Eels. Mal Meninga says Israel Folau must earn a State of Orign spot Israel Folau didn't lose passion for AFL as he never had it in the first place ... Israel Folau set to sign with Parramatta Eels |
Haaretz | Obama is good for Israel Haaretz For Americans in general, and American Jews in particular, the United States' attitude toward Israel is just one of many factors to consider - among internal and foreign affairs, the economy and defense - when casting their vote. But for various ... Another Tack: How Obama saves Israel Five challenges facing the American pro-Israel community in the next four years For Israel, a Second Term From Hell |
Financial Post | Potash-Israel Chemicals Merger Faces Government Obstacles Businessweek Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. is in discussions to acquire Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL) less than five months after it dropped a bid to raise its stake. Talks may be even more difficult this time as the country heads to January elections amid ... Israel to derail $15bn PotashCorp move Potash Chasing Russia as No. 1 in Israel Deal: Corporate Canada Potash Corp-Israel Chemicals deal has merits, but would be tough to swing |