U.S. Sharply Criticizes Israel Over Settlement Construction Huffington Post WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says that if Israel were to move forward with a controversial housing development in east Jerusalem, it would distance Israel from, quote, "even its closest allies." The sharp criticism came just hours after President ... |
ABC News | US says east Jerusalem housing plan 'calls into question Israel's commitment ... Jerusalem Post "This development will only draw condemnation from the international community, distance Israel from even its closest allies, poison the atmosphere not only with the Palestinians but also with the very Arab governments with which Prime Minister ... US Sharply Criticizes New Israeli Housing Project Israel's Netanyahu to Obama: Don't allow Iran deal that leaves it at nuclear ... Netanyahu Sees Arab Alliance Aiding Mideast Peace |
New York Times | A Conspicuous Absence on Israel's List of Top Baby Names New York Times JERUSALEM — Muhammad was by far the most popular name for babies born in Israel last year: 1,986 boys shared the name of the Muslim prophet, nearly twice the number of the top girls' name, Tamar, at 1,092. That fact alone was worthy of note, ... Israel's List of Year's Most Popular Baby Names Leaves Out Number One ... |
Netanyahu to Obama: Israel committed to two states, but it will require ... Jerusalem Post Netanyahu, who was criticized by opponents in Israel for not delivering a hopeful message in the UN during his address there on Monday, said that the “enormous challenges facing the United States and Israel in the Middle East” pose new threats, but ... |
The Jewish Journal of Greater L.A. | In Israel, biblical land-use laws call for creative workarounds Washington Post JERUSALEM — On Friday (Oct. 3), when Israeli Jews sit down for their pre-Yom Kippur meal, prior to the Day of Atonement fast, many will be discussing where to buy their produce during this agricultural sabbatical year. That's because this Jewish New ... The New Year, Israel, and Two Powerful Sermons Biggest takeaway from 2014 Israel Index is support for freedom Hardline rabbi calls to 'cleanse' Israel of Arabs |
The Times of Israel | In meeting with Netanyahu, Obama calls to change Israeli-Palestinian 'status quo' The Times of Israel WASHINGTON — With a display of mutual empathy and support, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Barack Obama held their first meeting Wednesday since the collapse of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and the summer's ... |
ABC News | Israel, Palestinians Part Ways in Dueling Speeches ABC News In a pair of fiery speeches at the United Nations, the Israeli and Palestinian leaders appear to have abandoned any hope of reviving peace talks and instead seem intent on pressing forward with separate diplomatic initiatives that all but ignore each ... |
White House rebukes Israel over settlement construction The Hill (blog) "This development will only draw condemnation from the international community, distance Israel from even its closest allies [and] poison the atmoshphere, not only with the Palestinians but also with the very Arab governments with which Prime Minister ... |
Reuters | Amid differences, Israel's Netanyahu to seek reassurances from Obama on Iran Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu meet for a new round in their often-tense relationship on Wednesday, facing differences over Iran diplomacy and Middle East peace efforts as well as complications from ... |
Jewish News | UK's Hammond warns Israel to take European, US public opinion into account Jerusalem Post The foreign secretary, who has strongly criticized Israel's recently announced settlement expansion in Judea, said he looked forward to working with Israeli ministers “to make sure that Israel responds to threats to its security in a way that meet the ... Israel must not alienate Western opinion, Philip Hammond tells Tories Hammond: Israel must carry public opinion in responding to threats British Foreign Secretary: I Support Israel, But Its Actions Must Satisfy ... |