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Palestinian Criticizes Israel Over Construction - New York Times (blog) Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:14:16 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Palestinian Criticizes Israel Over Construction New York Times (blog) JERUSALEM — The chief Palestinian negotiator condemned Israel on Thursday for moving closer to constructing 69 apartments in a Jewish neighborhood on territory seized in the 1967 war even as Secretary of State John Kerry arrived for a fifth round of ... Kerry arrives in Israel as rumors swirl of Netanyahu, Abbas meetingWashington Post Kerry resumes Israel-Palestine peace missionAljazeera.com Israel greets Kerry with settlement declaration. Could that signal progress?Christian Science Monitor Voice of America -Boston.com -Fox News all 465 news articles »

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US Ospreys and air tankers put Iran in Israel's reach - USA TODAY Thu, 27 Jun 2013 20:43:33 GMT

US Ospreys and air tankers put Iran in Israel's reach USA TODAY The aircraft could help solve Israel's inability to breach Iran's uranium enrichment facility buried under a granite mountain at Fordow. It might be impregnable to even the heaviest conventional bunker-busting munitions in the U.S. arsenal, Pollack ... and more »

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4 Are Named in Scheme to Pocket Aid for Israel - New York Times Fri, 28 Jun 2013 01:24:58 GMT

4 Are Named in Scheme to Pocket Aid for Israel New York Times The 19 charities all had buzzwords in their names intended to appeal to Jews eager to help Israel — including Hatzalah, a reference to the volunteer ambulance service primarily serving Jewish communities, and Zaka, a reference to the organization that ...

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PM: Israel doesn't want bi-national state, must ensure self-defense - Jerusalem Post Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:12:06 GMT

The Times of Israel

PM: Israel doesn't want bi-national state, must ensure self-defense Jerusalem Post Israel is not interested in becoming a “bi-national country,” but must ensure that it can defend itself by itself against any threat, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said on Thursday, hours before US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived for talks ... John Kerry on new Mideast bid as Israel stresses securityIndian Express Netanyahu: Peace must allow for 'ability to defend ourselves'The Times of Israel all 7 news articles »

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McDonald's Israel Licensee Rejects West Bank Restaurant - Bloomberg Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:12:03 GMT

The Guardian

McDonald's Israel Licensee Rejects West Bank Restaurant Bloomberg McDonald's Corp. (MCD)'s licensee in Israel rejected a proposal to open a restaurant in a mall in a West Bank settlement, sparking criticism from pro-settler groups and supermarket-chain owner Rami Levy. The closely held company, owned by Omri Padan, ... McDonald's Israel rejects West Bank branch proposalThe Guardian Even McDonald's Political When It Comes To Israel And The PalestiniansHuffington Post McDonald's Israel refuses to open branch in West Bank settlement, joining boycottThe National The Jewish Journal of Greater L.A. -FRANCE 24 -Haaretz all 68 news articles »

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Israel subjecting Palestinian prisoners to 'abusive' detention, interrogation ... - UN News Centre Thu, 27 Jun 2013 21:19:05 GMT

UN News Centre

Israel subjecting Palestinian prisoners to 'abusive' detention, interrogation ... UN News Centre 27 June 2013 – A United Nations committee today voiced concern at a wide range of practices that violate Israel's obligations as an occupying Power and infringe on the human rights of the Palestinians, and warned that popular discontent could result in ... Hamas Official 'Complains' About Israeli 'Siege'Arutz Sheva Israel demands UN condemn Gaza rocket fireThe Times of Israel Israel hits Gaza sites after rocket attacksJweekly.com all 19 news articles »

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269Life, Israel Animal Rights Group, Brand Themselves With Hot Irons In Solidarity - Huffington Post Thu, 27 Jun 2013 22:17:14 GMT

269Life, Israel Animal Rights Group, Brand Themselves With Hot Irons In Solidarity Huffington Post Boojor said he has seen progress on the issue of animal rights in Israel, with an increasing number of vegan restaurants sprouting up and vegan products available to a greater degree. Still, he has yet to persuade barbecue-loving Israelis of his view ...

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AIPAC Illustrates Current Threats Facing Israel With Bombing PhotoFrom 1997 - Daily Beast Thu, 27 Jun 2013 05:17:56 GMT

AIPAC Illustrates Current Threats Facing Israel With Bombing PhotoFrom 1997 Daily Beast Last week, friends forwarded me a mailing they had recently received from AIPAC. Included with the letter touting AIPAC's accomplishments and the expected call for donations was a map-style fold-out insert, headlined with the ominous message: “Israel ...

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Israel approves settlements in East Jerusalem - Aljazeera.com Wed, 26 Jun 2013 23:03:34 GMT

Israel approves settlements in East Jerusalem Aljazeera.com An Israeli planning committee has advanced a plan to build 69 housing units in the East Jerusalem settlement of Har Homa, according to Israel Radio, despite US efforts to revive peace talks. The Jerusalem municipality said on Wednesday that the ...

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From schools to bomb shelters, Israel lagging on promise to disabled - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:22:32 GMT

Jewish Telegraphic Agency

From schools to bomb shelters, Israel lagging on promise to disabled Jewish Telegraphic Agency Despite the 1998 passage of Israel's Law of Equal Rights for Disabled People, which promises the disabled “active and equal participation in society in all areas of life,” Israel has been lax on regulation and enforcement. Public buildings and buses ... and more »