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Israel plans laser interceptor 'Iron Beam' for short-range rockets - NBCNews.com (blog) Mon, 20 Jan 2014 21:12:01 GMT

The Times of Israel

Israel plans laser interceptor 'Iron Beam' for short-range rockets NBCNews.com (blog) JERUSALEM — Israel plans to deploy a new missile shield known as "Iron Beam" next year which would use a laser to blow up short-range rockets and mortar bombs, a defense industry official said on Sunday. The system is designed to deal with threats ... Israeli company to unveil laser-based rocket interceptorThe Times of Israel all 82 news articles »

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Backing Israel a 'moral imperative' for global democracy, Harper says - The Globe and Mail Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:55:35 GMT

The Times of Israel

Backing Israel a 'moral imperative' for global democracy, Harper says The Globe and Mail Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who has made backing Israel a governing credo, used a historic speech to the Knesset to lay out the case for his staunch support – insisting it is not only a “moral imperative” but also strategically important to ... Harper feels no need to temper sugar with vinegarJerusalem Post Harper: Support for Israel is morally and strategically rightThe Times of Israel Harper's address to the Israeli parliamentCBC.ca Wall Street Journal -Toronto Star -CTV News all 723 news articles »

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Blast heard in southern city of Eilat, Israeli security forces suspect rocket fire - Haaretz (blog) Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:41:05 GMT

Haaretz (blog)

Blast heard in southern city of Eilat, Israeli security forces suspect rocket fire Haaretz (blog) A series of explosion were heard in the southern Israeli city of Eilat on Monday evening, leading security forces to believe that rockets had been fired from the Sinai Peninsula. Police forces began combing the city shortly after the blasts were heard ... Israel allowing Egypt army to operate in north SinaiThe Times of Israel Blasts heard in EilatJerusalem Post Rocket hits Eilat resort in southern IsraelPress TV Al-Arabiya -Arutz Sheva all 24 news articles »

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Shalom: Israel should have permanent delegate based at IREA in Abu Dhabi - Jerusalem Post Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:39:44 GMT

The Times of Israel

Shalom: Israel should have permanent delegate based at IREA in Abu Dhabi Jerusalem Post Energy, Water and National Infrastructures Minister Silvan Shalom aims to see a permanent Israeli delegate based in Abu Dhabi, as a representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) headquartered in the emirate, he told The Jerusalem ... Kuwait bails UAE meet over Israeli presence; Iran staysThe Times of Israel Kuwait Boycotts Abu Dhabi Conference Because of IsraelArutz Sheva all 149 news articles »

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Israel allows Filipina caregiver who won X-Factor competition to pursue ... - Jerusalem Post Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:13:09 GMT

Haaretz

Israel allows Filipina caregiver who won X-Factor competition to pursue ... Jerusalem Post Rose Fostanes, 47, who has been in Israel since 2007, is only permitted to work as a caregiver. Initially, Fostanes was denied permission to work as an artist, however a public outcry in her favor prompted Sa'ar to issue the permit. Fostanes, 47, won ... 'X Factor' winner to quit caregiving for crooning, report saysHaaretz Israel lets Filipina X-Factor winner stay and work as singerReuters Israel's Filipina 'X-factor' champ allowed to work as a singerThe Times of Israel Arutz Sheva -Jewish Telegraphic Agency -ABS CBN News all 74 news articles »

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Bennett: A Palestinian state will destroy Israel's economy - Jerusalem Post Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:18:20 GMT

Washington Post

Bennett: A Palestinian state will destroy Israel's economy Jerusalem Post The creation of a Palestinian state, not boycotts of Israeli products, will destroy Israel's economy, Economy and Trade Minister Naftali Bennett said Monday at the start of his Bayit Yehudi faction meeting. Bennett spoke the same day that a group of ... Israel fires missile at motorcycle rider in Gaza it says was responsible for ...Washington Post Two Are Wounded After Israel Orders Airstrike in GazaNew York Times Israel returns fighter's body after 12 yearsAljazeera.com Voice of America -Arutz Sheva -Jewish Telegraphic Agency (blog) all 621 news articles »

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Harper: Through fire and water, Canada will stand with you - Jerusalem Post Mon, 20 Jan 2014 19:52:31 GMT

Harper: Through fire and water, Canada will stand with you Jerusalem Post The Canadian premier said he believes “it is right to support Israel because, after generations of persecution, the Jewish people deserve their own homeland and deserve to live safely and peacefully in that homeland. “Let me repeat that: Canada ...

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Palestinians Divided Over Boycott of Israeli Universities - New York Times Sun, 19 Jan 2014 17:28:19 GMT

Palestinians Divided Over Boycott of Israeli Universities New York Times Omar Barghouti, a founding member of the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel, said decisions like the one the American Studies Association made in December were “a key part” of a wider movement calling for boycott, ...

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Israel-Turkey Pipeline Can Fix Eastern Mediterranean - Bloomberg Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:25:56 GMT

Israel-Turkey Pipeline Can Fix Eastern Mediterranean Bloomberg For Israel, the discovery in 2010 of a vast natural gas field off its coast was like hitting the jackpot. The future energy development offered the country unprecedented economic security. Now, the business plans for the Leviathan site are advanced ...

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Are American Evangelicals Fracturing When It Comes to Support for Israel? - TheBlaze.com Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:42:53 GMT

TheBlaze.com

Are American Evangelicals Fracturing When It Comes to Support for Israel? TheBlaze.com Pastor John Hagee, senior preacher at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, and David Brog, executive director of Christians United for Israel, appeared on Glenn Beck's television show Monday to discuss the complex issue. Both Hagee and Brog, ...