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Rocket Fire From Gaza Shakes Cease-Fire With Israel - New York Times (blog) Mon, 24 Jun 2013 08:00:27 GMT

New York Times (blog)

Rocket Fire From Gaza Shakes Cease-Fire With Israel New York Times (blog) JERUSALEM — The fragile six-month cease-fire between Israel and Gaza was shaken overnight Monday as militants from the Palestinian coastal enclave fired at least six rockets against southern Israel and the Israeli military responded with airstrikes ... Israel on alert for further rockets after IDF reprisalsJerusalem Post Israel: Palestinian weapons facilities targeted by air strikes in Gaza StripCBS News Israeli aircraft strikes Gaza Strip in response to rocketsCBC.ca The Times of Israel -The Independent -The Age all 122 news articles »

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For Kerry, little new traction as yet another visit to Israel awaits - Washington Post Tue, 25 Jun 2013 01:09:29 GMT

The Guardian

For Kerry, little new traction as yet another visit to Israel awaits Washington Post Secretary of State John F. Kerry has been unable to win quick agreement for new peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, and as he returns to Israel this week, the sense of momentum surrounding his signature effort is fading. Kerry had hoped to ... Kerry to return to Israel to double down on peace pushJerusalem Post Israel stops children's puppet theatre show over PA linkThe Guardian Palestinian sources play down rumors: Abbas won't resume negotiations until ...Haaretz Consortium News -The Times of Israel -Press TV all 110 news articles »

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Israel Picks Ex-Central Banker to Return for His Second Stint - Wall Street Journal Tue, 25 Jun 2013 02:28:19 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Israel Picks Ex-Central Banker to Return for His Second Stint Wall Street Journal The decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Finance Minister Yair Lapid to select Mr. Frenkel came as a surprise to many in Israel. Mr. Frenkel, who is 70 years old, wasn't among the names that had circulated as possible front runners for ... Bank of Israel Chief in '90s Is Choice to Lead It AgainNew York Times Jacob Frenkel to return as Bank of Israel governorJerusalem Post Frenkel to return to Bank of IsraelFinancial Times Bloomberg -Haaretz -Reuters all 76 news articles »

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Israeli airstrikes follow rockets from Gaza - Los Angeles Times Mon, 24 Jun 2013 13:27:59 GMT

Israeli airstrikes follow rockets from Gaza Los Angeles Times The attack was an "intolerable act of aggression against Israel and its civilians," said Israeli military spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Lerner in a statement Monday morning. In response to the rockets, Israel targeted what the army described as "terrorist ...

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Op-Ed: The Changing State of Israeli Welfare - CNBC.com Mon, 24 Jun 2013 21:24:22 GMT

Haaretz

Op-Ed: The Changing State of Israeli Welfare CNBC.com Instead, Lapid and his top lieutenants pointed out what everyone in Israel has known for decades: the fastest growing segment of the Israeli population is the ultra-orthodox "Haredim," who generally do not seek outside employment and have a total ... Soldiers for Israel: Who are American Jewry's conscientious objectors?Jerusalem Post Poll: Religion in Israel an Israeli, Not Jewish IssueArutz Sheva Diaspora Jews deserve a say in Israeli decision making, says think tankHaaretz The Times of Israel -Al-Jazeerah.info all 14 news articles »

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Israeli leader dedicates school in West Bank - MiamiHerald.com Mon, 24 Jun 2013 15:03:38 GMT

MiamiHerald.com

Israeli leader dedicates school in West Bank MiamiHerald.com JERUSALEM -- Israel's prime minister on Monday dedicated a school named after his late father in a West Bank settlement, days before the U.S. secretary of state is to arrive on a new peace mission. Benjamin Netanyahu's West Bank visit, played down by ...

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IRS employees used terms Including 'progressive,' 'Israel' - The Seattle Times Tue, 25 Jun 2013 01:02:14 GMT

Daily Mail

IRS employees used terms Including 'progressive,' 'Israel' The Seattle Times Now, documents obtained by Bloomberg News show that “progressive,” “Israel” and “occupy” appeared on versions of “be-on-the-lookout” lists used by employees in the office that reviewed tax-exempt applications in an effort to coordinate similar issues. IRS Employees Screened for 'Progressive,' 'Israel' and 'Occupy,' TooNewsmax.com New IRS director Danny Werfel said IRS had system to screen groups with hot ...Daily Mail 'Israel' among keywords IRS used to target groups seeking tax-exemptionsThe Times of Israel Bloomberg all 159 news articles »

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PM: Israel to continue acting against Gaza rockets - Jerusalem Post Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:49:06 GMT

PM: Israel to continue acting against Gaza rockets Jerusalem Post Netanyahu's comments came after six rockets were fired from Gaza into southern Israel overnight, prompting the Israel Air Force to respond with air strikes on multiple terror targets. The IDF Spokesman's office said that, while the Islamic Jihad was ...

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For Israel, charity begins -- but doesn't end -- at home [Blowback] - Los Angeles Times Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:01:01 GMT

For Israel, charity begins -- but doesn't end -- at home [Blowback] Los Angeles Times Israel has a heavy defense burden and has absorbed millions of immigrants over a short period of time. It spends roughly 7% of its gross domestic product on defense, almost four times the average of 1.8% of other Organization for Economic Cooperation ...

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Israeli air strikes hit Gaza after Palestinian rocket fire - Reuters Mon, 24 Jun 2013 06:53:14 GMT

Israeli air strikes hit Gaza after Palestinian rocket fire Reuters JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel carried out air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Monday in response to Palestinian militant rocket fire that broke weeks of relative calm along the frontier. No casualties were reported in the incidents. Six rockets were fired ...