The Week Magazine | As It Makes Overtures to Iran, US Strives to Reassure Israel New York Times WASHINGTON — As the Obama administration embarks on a highly visible diplomatic overture to Iran, White House officials are engaged in a quieter, behind-the-scenes effort to reassure Israel that they will not fall for the charms of Iran's new ... Israel pushes world not to be deceived by Rouhani as he takes 'charm offensive ... No time left for negotiations with Iran: Israeli minister Israel fears Iran 'smiling campaign' outfoxing west on nuclear issue |
The Province | Israel Should Annul the Oslo Accords New York Times JERUSALEM — THIS month marks 20 years since the signing of the first of the Oslo Accords between the State of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Two decades after Yitzhak Rabin and Yasir Arafat stood on the White House lawn with ... At 90, Israel's Uri Avnery still lobbies for peace |
Haaretz | After US failed to thwart vote || UN nuclear assembly rejects Arab resolution ... Haaretz Member states of the UN nuclear agency on Friday rejected an Iranian-backed Arab bid to single out Israel for criticism over its assumed atomic arsenal, in a diplomatic victory for Western powers that opposed the initiative. The debate and vote at an ... Israel, Allies Fend off International Censure Let's Be Honest About Israel's Nukes Arab states call on Israel to join global anti-nuclear weapons treaty |
Aljazeera.com | Israel's chemical arsenal under new scrutiny Aljazeera.com Nazareth, Israel - Israeli officials are reported to be increasingly nervous that international efforts to destroy of Syria's chemical weapons might serve as a prelude to demands on Israel to eliminate its own, undeclared weapons of mass destruction. Syria chemical weapons plan renews talk of whether Israel also has them Should Israel Surrender Its Chemical Weapons? Coming Clean on Chemical Weapons |
BBC News | Israeli forces manhandle EU diplomats, seize West Bank aid Reuters KHIRBET AL-MAKHUL, West Bank (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers manhandled European diplomats on Friday and seized a truck full of tents and emergency aid they had been trying to deliver to Palestinians whose homes were demolished this week. A Reuters ... Israel's soldiers confront EU diplomats and confiscate aid Diplomats protest over West Bank clash with Israel troops Palestinian Envoy Blasts Israel Claim in West Bank |
NBCNews.com (blog) | EXCLUSIVE: Iran president blames Israel for 'instability,' calls for peace NBCNews.com (blog) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed Israel for causing "injustice to the people" of the Middle East during an exclusive interview with NBC News in which he also called for peace, saying Iran is not "looking for war." Unlike his predecessor Mahmoud ... |
The Electronic Intifada | Israel Probing Claim French Diplomat Roughed Up ABC News Israel is probing allegations that a French diplomat was roughed up by Israeli soldiers at a West Bank protest and says it might file a complaint over her involvement. Human Rights Watch cited witnesses as saying that Marion Castaing, was taken out of ... French diplomat assaulted in Israel during aid effort |
Christian lawmakers to meet with Ya'alon, Bennett Jerusalem Post The 25 visiting lawmakers are leaders of pro-Israel caucuses in their countries, affiliated with the Israel Allies Foundation, founded by former tourism minister Rabbi Bennie Elon, and the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus. "The arrival of ... |
Washington Post | Putin: Israel's nuclear weapons just make it a target Jerusalem Post Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Israel's alleged nuclear weapons stockpile only serves to make the Jewish state “a target” and creates “foreign policy problems.” Putin's comments, reported by AFP, came in response to questions ... Kerry tells Israel that Syria accord is no prelude to Iran deal Kerry reassures Israel on bid to rid Syria of chemical arms Israel cautious over Syria weapons deal |
Haaretz | In the poker game with Obama on Syria, Putin playing the Israel card Haaretz In the poker game with Obama on Syria, Putin playing the Israel card. After deal to get rid of Syria's chemical weapons, Russia is dragging the Israeli nuclear issue into the Middle East negotiations. By Asaf Ronel and Reuters | Sep. 20, 2013 | 3:44 AM ... Israel and Saudis can't be amused at Obama-Putin pirouette |