New York Magazine | After Private Speech on Israel, de Blasio Is Pressed on Openness Pledge New York Times Mayor Bill de Blasio gave an unannounced speech at a Manhattan gala of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the leading pro-Israel lobbying group, assuring its members that “part of my job description is to be a defender of Israel.” The ... De Blasio Praises Israel, Quietly De Blasio Gave A 'Secret' AIPAC Speech Promising To Stand By Israel De Blasio praises Israel at closed-door AIPAC event |
Too optimistic? The Economist (blog) Oil companies, including Italy's Eni and France's Total, may find more gas there. If not, Cyprus's LNG venture will depend on getting it from elsewhere, perhaps from Israel's Leviathan field. In any case, Turkey and Cyprus both claim some of the same ... |
Washington Post | US Embassy plot reveals Israel's growing Al Qaeda problem Fox News The takedown of an Al Qaeda cell that officials say planned to attack the American Embassy in Tel Aviv has laid bare the threat Israel faces from the world's most infamous terrorist network as it becomes more dominant in the Sinai Peninsula and the ... Should Israel unilaterally withdraw from the West Bank? Facing Increased Threats From al-Qaeda, Israel Targets Online Battlefield Israel says it foiled al-Qaida plot on US Embassy |
Washington Post | At World Economic Forum, Kerry defends focus on Israeli security Washington Post DAVOS, Switzerland — Israel cannot make peace with the Palestinians so long as it fears that a free Palestine next door would be a base for terrorism or attacks on Israel, Secretary of State John F. Kerry said Friday, explaining why Israeli security ... Israel's Netanyahu draws line in the sand on Jordan Valley settlements Netanyahu: Israel's What's Right With the Middle East Kerry: Israel's Security Must be Ensured in Peace Deal |
Washington Post | Immigration to Israel slowing — except from France Washington Post NETANYA, Israel — This sunny city on the Mediterranean has become known among Israelis as the French Riviera, both as a compliment and a dig. As immigration to Israel has dipped over the past 10 years, France is the only country seeing a growing ... |
Israel Warns of Growing Jihadi Threat from Syria TIME (TEL AVIV, Israel) — A sharp increase in the number of al-Qaeda linked fighters joining the fight against President Bashar Assad in Syria is threatening to spill over the borders and prompting the Jewish state to re-evaluate its policy of neutrality ... |
Jweekly.com | Understanding the boycott of Israel's universities Washington Post The growing movement for boycott, divestment and sanctions of Israeli universities has struck a chord in Israel. Justice Minister Tzipi Livni said recently that the boycott campaign, which drew new attention when it was joined last month by the ... New York bill to punish ASA over Israel boycott picks up 48 supporters On campus, disagreement regarding ASA decision to boycott Israel Boycott moves Israel debate forward |
Israel foils Al Qaeda plot to attack American Embassy in Tel Aviv Fox News JERUSALEM – Israel has foiled an Al Qaeda plan to carry out a suicide bombing at the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, Fox News confirmed. According to a senior U.S. official who has been briefed on the intelligence shared by Shin Bet, Israel's internal ... |
Washington Post | Netanyahu: Israel isn't what's wrong with the Mideast, it's what's right Jerusalem Post In a speech that largely focused on the strength of Israel as a hub for innovation, as well as research and development, Netanyahu said that the advancement of the Israeli economy would help Israel's Arab neighbors, specifically the Palestinians. The ... Reduced Threats to Israel Could Help Talks With Palestinians EU envoy: Israel will pay price for settlements EU warns Israel, Palestinians of the cost of peace failure |
Yahoo News | Germany clarifying long-standing policy against settlements Jerusalem Post ... MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST. Germany is seeking to formally clarify its long-standing policy of not funding Israeli institutions and business over the pre-1967 lines into two existing agreements with Israel with regard to science and trade. Germany toughens stance over Israel research deal Germany said to be pressuring Israeli high tech over settlements |