New York Times | Israel Struggles With Its Identity New York Times Now Israelis and Jews abroad are roiled by debate over whether Israel can continue to be both a Jewish homeland and the lone democracy in a region torn apart by ethnic and religious strife. Israel's Parliament was dissolved on Monday in part over ... Congress Demands Clarification on Obama Israel Sanctions Report “Your name shall be Israel forever more” The Israel of your dreams has turned into a nightmare: A letter to Jewish students |
New York Daily News | Syria calls for UN sanctions on Israel over air strikes Reuters Israel has struck Syria several times since the start of the three-year conflict, mostly destroying weaponry such as missiles that Israeli officials said were destined for their long-time foe Hezbollah in Lebanon. In a letter to U.N. Secretary-General ... Israel bombs two areas near Damascus: Syria Is Israel increasing its role in Syrian conflict? Syria, Allies Condemn Israeli Airstrikes |
New York Times | If Israel Turns Right, Where Will It End Up? New York Times With new elections slated for March, he appears ready to form a government of rightist allies and religious parties. Does the prospect of a purely rightist government show how much Israel has changed? Could the coming elections transform Israel's ... Israel's parliament dissolves Israel's parliament disbands, sets elections for March 17 Kerry: Israeli-Palestinian peace is not a pipe dream |
Jerusalem Post | Barak: I am not running Jerusalem Post Barak, a former prime minister and defense minister, was asked at Globes's annual Israel Business Conference in Tel Aviv on Monday by moderator Richard Quest from CNN whether he would be involved in the campaign, and said, “The table is empty, and ... Barak: US-Israel relations have been damaged |
Aljazeera.com | Israel's Gaza probe raises questions Aljazeera.com Ramallah - The closure of seven investigations into allegations of Israeli military misconduct during Operation Protective Edge, the summer assault on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, has raised questions about Israel's methods of enquiry, experts say. Gaza War: Israel Opens Eight New Investigations Into Military Operations Facing Rights Accusations, Israel Opens Gaza Inquiries Respected Journalists Expose Media Bias Against Israel |
TIME | US Relations With Israel Remain in Frozen Embrace Until Elections TIME The rule of thumb in Israeli politics has it that the moment new elections are called, affairs of state go into the deep freeze, not to thaw until a new government emerges months later. There have been exceptions — in 1981, Menachem Begin ordered the ... |
Haaretz | Israel: Pipeline company admits 5 million tons of oil spilled in south i24news The Eilat-Ashkelon Pipeline Company admitted Sunday that the amount of oil that spilled from the pipeline last week was 5 million tons, much more than the 1-1.5 millions tons claimed earlier. Israel's Environment Protective Ministry said in response ... In pictures: 5 million liters of crude oil spill in Israel's desert Israel Oil Spill Twice as Large as Estimated Pipeline disaster called 'crude reminder' of oil's dangers |
Haaretz | Moshe Kahlon: Israel's new messiah Haaretz The ones that couldn't, can't. Israel's upcoming election, currently set for March 17, is arguably the most redundant, gratuitous election Israel has ever had. In this election, everything seems predetermined: The right wing is expected to strengthen ... New Elections in Israel will Gain Little Some FAQ on Elections in Israel |
Jerusalem Post | Israel won't block EBRD operating in West Bank Jerusalem Post If approved, EBRD will be able to invest in private Palestinian ventures alongside other donor countries, with the hope that it will promote a market economy and the freer political institutions that accompany it. The investments will be coordinated ... There Are No Centrists in Israel Racism laid bare in Israel Israel: Netanyahu says 'return' of 6 million Palestinian refugees an ... |
Daily Beast | Israel Sends Warning to Assad, Russia and Iran With Damascus Airstrikes Daily Beast HAIFA, Israel—Israel carried out airstrikes in government-held territory near Damascus airport on Sunday, according to Syrian state-run media. It may have been a blow against weapons meant for Hezbollah, a militarized Lebanese political faction ... |