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Israel Narrows Its Democracy - New York Times Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:43:22 GMT

New York Times

Israel Narrows Its Democracy New York Times Since its founding in 1948, Israel's very existence and promise — fully embraced by the United States and the world of nations — has been based on the ideal of democracy for all of its people. Its Declaration of Independence, which provides the ... A Change in Wording Sparks Huge Controversy in IsraelThe Atlantic Israel: Jewish state vs democracy?Aljazeera.com Israel Leader Vows to Pass Nationality LawABC News NPR (blog) -Huffington Post -Haaretz all 2,629 news articles »

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Relationship between Israel and Jordan grows warier amid tensions in Jerusalem - Washington Post Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:29:18 GMT

The Times of Israel

Relationship between Israel and Jordan grows warier amid tensions in Jerusalem Washington Post AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan's king and his people are bristling with anger over Israeli actions at a sacred site for Muslims in Jerusalem, threatening to turn a cold peace between Israel and Jordan into a deep freeze. The rising animosity between Jordan ... Israel protests Jordan's condolences to terrorists' familiesThe Times of Israel Israel protests Jordanian PM's letter of condolences to families of terroristsJerusalem Post Jordan summons Israel envoy over questionable comments about parliamentHaaretz all 15 news articles »

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Why is Elizabeth Warren in Israel - Politico Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:52:14 GMT

Politico

Why is Elizabeth Warren in Israel Politico Elizabeth Warren's trip to Israel and other Middle East countries is likely more an indication of the senator's fast rise within the Democratic Party than a sign that she is rethinking her political future, longtime Democratic observers of the ... Republicans Attacked Chuck Hagel for Being Anti-Israel. He Turned Out to Be ...The New Republic US defense secretary to resign under pressureThe Times of Israel all 2,063 news articles »

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Israel greets extension of Iran nuclear talks with relief - Washington Post Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:57:49 GMT

Washington Times

Israel greets extension of Iran nuclear talks with relief Washington Post JERUSALEM — Israel's leaders have been insisting for months that “no deal is better than a bad deal with Iran,” so a decision Monday to extend negotiations between world powers and Iran over its nuclear program was greeted here with relief. As news of ... US, Israel praise extension as safe path forward in Iran nuclear talksJerusalem Post Israel mulls preemptive attack on Iran as nuclear talks falterWashington Times Israel Considers Striking IranWestern Journalism BBC News -The Times of Israel -World Tribune all 1,618 news articles »

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Netanyahu's Cabinet Moves to Define Israel as Jewish - NBCNews.com Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:39:10 GMT

NBCNews.com

Netanyahu's Cabinet Moves to Define Israel as Jewish NBCNews.com JERUSALEM — In a move likely to further inflame tensions with Israel's Arab citizens, the Israeli Cabinet on Sunday approved a bill to legally define the country as the nation-state of the Jewish people. The decision, which set off a stormy debate ...

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Israeli Cabinet Approves Nationality Bill - New York Times Mon, 24 Nov 2014 01:01:11 GMT

Israeli Cabinet Approves Nationality Bill New York Times JERUSALEM — The Israeli cabinet on Sunday approved contentious draft legislation that emphasizes Israel's Jewish character above its democratic nature in a move that critics said could undermine the fragile relationship with the country's Arab ...

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"Jewish state" bill fuels fire in divided Israel - CBS News Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:12:22 GMT

CBS News

"Jewish state" bill fuels fire in divided Israel CBS News The bill would formally identify Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, enshrine Jewish law as a source of inspiration for legislation, and delist Arabic as an official language. It has been condemned by critics as a threat to the country's ...

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Israel weighs strike vs. Iran: Report - CNBC Mon, 24 Nov 2014 03:53:36 GMT

CNBC

Israel weighs strike vs. Iran: Report CNBC The nuclear agreement being negotiated between Iran and world powers is unpalatable to Israel, and may hasten the prospect of a military confrontation with Tehran, The Jerusalem Post reported on Saturday. As the globe's six major nuclear powers inch ... Report: Israel Considering Military Action Against IranNewsmax.com Exclusive: Cornered but unbound by nuclear pact, Israel reconsiders military ...Jerusalem Post all 1,648 news articles »

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Attorney general opposes Israel's 'Jewish state' draft law - Al-Arabiya Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:07:50 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Attorney general opposes Israel's 'Jewish state' draft law Al-Arabiya Israel's Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein on Sunday came out strongly against a cabinet-backed draft law to consider Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people. The cabinet on Sunday approved the controversial draft law, which combines two texts ...

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Britain says it is reviewing arms exports to Israel again - Reuters Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:22:25 GMT

Reuters

Britain says it is reviewing arms exports to Israel again Reuters A report by a British parliamentary committee in July found outstanding government-approved contracts for export of dual use or military goods to Israel worth more than 7.8 billion pounds (12.3 billion US dollar). These included contracts to supply ... Where are the EU sanctions on Israel?Aljazeera.com Hamas: Rebuild Gaza or We'll Attack IsraelGatestone Institute Former Commander: Israel Made 'Strategic Mistake'DefenseNews.com Middle East Monitor all 228 news articles »