CTV.ca | Thailand: Iranians' Targets Were Israeli Diplomats NPR by AP BANGKOK (AP) — Three Iranians detained after accidentally setting off explosives in Bangkok were planning to attack Israeli diplomats, Thailand's top policeman said Thursday in the first confirmation by local officials that the group was ... Israel sends mixed signals on Iran sanctions Senior Israeli officials send mixed messages on effectiveness of Iran sanctions |
Haaretz | Israel's Defense Ministry opts for Italian training plane over South Korean ... Haaretz They will replace the Israel Defense Forces' aging fleet of Skyhawks. Photo by: AP Defense sources said that in return, the Italian government promised to buy about $1 billion worth of goods from Israel's defense industries. Israel reaches $1B preliminary deal to buy 30 Italian military training jets Israel to buy dozens of Italian jets |
Ahram Online | Egyptian Party Threatens to Review Treaty With Israel New York Times CAIRO — The Islamist party that leads the new Egyptian Parliament is threatening to review the 1979 peace treaty with Israel if the United States cuts off aid to the country over a crackdown on American-backed nonprofit groups here. US aid cut may force Israel treaty review: Egypt Muslim Brotherhood: US aid cuts may alter Egypt-Israel treaty Egypt could review Israel peace treaty if US cuts aid: Muslim Brotherhood |
Ynetnews | Israel and Cyprus: Dancing with Turkey on their minds Jerusalem Post Though the meeting that preceded the press conference was between the Israeli and Cypriot leaders, Turkey was the massive absent presence – the shadow that hovered unmistakenly above the room. Christofias felt this presence – how could he miss it? Israeli leader pays historic visit to Cyprus In Cyprus, Netanyahu stresses cooperation in natural gas |
Haaretz | In Israel, between war and peace Washington Post (blog) By Daniela Deane With all this talk about the rising tension between Israel and Iran, and unrest raging all around them in the Middle East, you'd think Israeli life would be tenser, edgier these days. It's not, really. Daniela Deane writes from Israel. Israel's Borders and National Security Israel a haven for Arabs A divided town, where the pursuit of bargains brings together Israelis and ... |
Israel Shouldn't Act Alone on Iran, Panetta, De Maiziere Say BusinessWeek 16 (Bloomberg) -- US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and German Defense Minister Thomas De Maiziere urged Israel to coordinate its decisions on Iran with allies rather than pursuing military action on its own. “We have a common cause here with the ... |
AFP | Hezbollah denies anti-Israel attacks in India, Georgia Times of India JERUSALEM: Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has made it clear that his Lebanese group had "nothing to do" with the attacks on Israeli diplomats in India and Georgia. "I assure you that Hezbollah has nothing to do with this," Nasrallah told a rally in a ... No role in attack on Israel`s missions: Hezbollah Hezbollah Leader Denies Links to Recent Attacks Hezbollah denies role in Israel diplomat attacks |
AFP | Palestinian's Hunger Strike Challenges Detention by Israel New York Times (blog) By ROBERT MACKEY A Euronews video report on Wednesday showed supporters of a Palestinian prisoner who has been on a hunger strike since his arrest by Israel two months ago. Updated | 3:05 pm A Palestinian man who has refused to eat since he was ... Carter Center urges Israel to release Palestinian man on 62nd day of hunger strike Health of Palestine hunger striker worse Palestinian hunger striker appeals to Israel Supreme Court |
Haaretz | Protalix Slides on Gaucher Drug Delay Concerns: Israel Overnight BusinessWeek 17 (Bloomberg) -- Protalix BioTherapeutics Inc. fell the most in 10 weeks in New York as the Israeli company's bid to raise $24 million selling shares sparked speculation they're not expecting to win approval for a Gaucher disease treatment. Saving the start-up nation The world is a puff pastry: the five best bourekas in Tel Aviv Saving "Start-Up Nation" |
Haaretz | Israel's newest politician breaks his silence, attacks ultra-Orthodox and ... Washington Post JERUSALEM — Israeli TV anchorman turned politician Yair Lapid broke his silence Thursday, making his first public speaking appearance since he quit hosting a top-rated weekend news show last month and formed a political party. Israel's newest politician breaks his silence After entering Israeli politics, Yair Lapid lays out political agenda |