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Hagel nomination cheers Iran, worries Israel - CBS News Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:35:08 GMT

CBS News

Hagel nomination cheers Iran, worries Israel CBS News Hagel's positions on Israel's two most pressing foreign policy issues — Iran's nuclear program and relations with the Palestinians — appear to be at odds with the Israeli government, and critics here fear the appointment could increase pressure on ... The day after Iran's tomorrowHaaretz Israel Pushes Washington to Give Iran an UltimatumTIME (blog) Israel, KSA focus on Iran to cover up own crises: US analystPress TV Politico (blog) -Businessweek -The Times of Israel all 628 news articles »

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Chuck Hagel and Israel in context: A guide to his controversial statements - Washington Post (blog) Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:03:00 GMT

Daily Beast

Chuck Hagel and Israel in context: A guide to his controversial statements Washington Post (blog) Hagel says his positions on Israel has been “completely distorted,” though he acknowledges that “I have also questioned some very cavalier attitudes taken about very complicated issues in the Middle East.” Certainly, Hagel has expressed sentiments that ... US Senator: Israel should not worry about HagelBoston.com The Israel Lobby and HagelTIME (blog) So What If Hagel's Not Pro-Israel?Daily Beast Hurriyet Daily News -Chicago Tribune -Jerusalem Post all 9,566 news articles »

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Main Roads Flooded in Fierce Israel Rainstorm - ABC News Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:23:42 GMT

ABC News

Main Roads Flooded in Fierce Israel Rainstorm ABC News Heavy rain flooded the main highway into Israel's main commercial hub, and an army helicopter was sent to rescue Israelis stranded on a roof in one of the region's fiercest rainstorms in decades. The highway that runs through Tel Aviv was closed ... and more »

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Extreme Makeover, Israel - New York Times (blog) Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:43:26 GMT

New York Times (blog)

Extreme Makeover, Israel New York Times (blog) TEL AVIV — When you're in Tel Aviv — touring its busy beach cafés by day or its busy bars at night — it's easy to think of Israel as an attractive place. As of last week, Israel is also an attractive place with an attractive logo: the Foreign ... LIVE BLOG: Israel paralyzed by worst storm in decadeHaaretz 'Frankenstorm' Lashes IsraelArutz Sheva A Look At Israel's FloodTablet Magazine The Times of Israel -Ynetnews -Shanghai Daily (subscription) all 77 news articles »

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Steinitz Sees Cuts Saving $3.7 Billion: Israel Overnight - Bloomberg Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:49:22 GMT

Steinitz Sees Cuts Saving $3.7 Billion: Israel Overnight Bloomberg Israel will find 14 billion shekels ($3.7 billion) of savings by reducing spending rather than increasing taxes and may consider raising additional financing on domestic or international markets, the finance minister said. “New Taxation will not help ... and more »

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While visiting Israel, Sen. Paul calls for less US foreign aid - CNN (blog) Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:25:43 GMT

Business Insider

While visiting Israel, Sen. Paul calls for less US foreign aid CNN (blog) (CNN) – Republican Sen. Rand Paul is staying true to his message against sending millions in aid money overseas, even while visiting Israel, one of the largest beneficiaries of U.S. assistance. "It will be harder to defend Israel if we destroy our ... Rand Paul in Israel: End All Foreign Aid GraduallyThe New American In 1st visit to Israel, Republican Senator Rand Paul calls for gradual ...Fox News Rand Paul Has Arrived In Israel, And It Looks A Lot Like This Is His First ...Business Insider Algemeiner -Arutz Sheva -Antiwar.com all 267 news articles »

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Steady drift to the right in Israel - Observer Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:13:02 GMT

Steady drift to the right in Israel Observer While Jonathan Freedland's evident horror at Israel's shift to the right is welcome (Comment, 5 January), his explanations fail to account for the country's steady drift to the right since its inception and the ineluctable logic of imposing a Jewish ...

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In the Loop - Washington Post (blog) Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:52:29 GMT

In the Loop Washington Post (blog) on Israel. Look for them to arise (often not in context) during the fight over his confirmation for defense secretary. And here's where the members of the Senate Armed Services Committee — which will vote on Hagel's nomination — stand on the matter ... and more »

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Iran hopeful in Hagel nomination; Israel 'concerned' - Jerusalem Post Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:55:50 GMT

Iran hopeful in Hagel nomination; Israel 'concerned' Jerusalem Post At the same time, Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin said Israel should be "concerned, but not afraid of [Chuck] Hagel's isolationist ideas." "We hope there will be practical changes in American foreign policy and that Washington becomes respectful of the ...

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Why Won't Israel's Politicians Talk Seriously About Foreign Policy? - The Atlantic Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:44:50 GMT

Why Won't Israel's Politicians Talk Seriously About Foreign Policy? The Atlantic Bennett went on to detail his 'stability plan,' wherein Israel would exercise full control and sovereignty over its settlements in the West Bank, but would also remove checkpoints and restrictions on travel for Palestinians. Bennett noted that this ... and more »