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Sanctions against Israel - The Economist Sat, 08 Feb 2014 01:51:03 GMT

San Francisco Chronicle

Sanctions against Israel The Economist ONCE derided as the scheming of crackpots, the campaign for boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israel, widely known as BDS, is turning mainstream. That, at any rate, is the fear of a growing number of Israelis. Some European pension funds have ... Israel Ex-PM Recounts 2008 Talks With PalestiniansABC News Defenders of SodaStream Confuse Boycotts of Israeli Settlements With ...New York Times (blog) Is 'Brand Israel' under threat?Aljazeera.com Businessweek all 256 news articles »

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Israel approves permits for new settlements in East Jerusalem - CNN Fri, 07 Feb 2014 21:25:06 GMT

CNN

Israel approves permits for new settlements in East Jerusalem CNN Jerusalem (CNN) -- Israel approved construction permits for more than 550 settlement units in East Jerusalem, officials said, escalating tensions with Palestinians amid negotiations. The city council committee Wednesday evening approved issuing the ... Israel issues permits for east Jerusalem housingU-T San Diego EU 'concerned' about Israel plan to build new settlement homesMa'an News Agency Israel approves 500 new homes in West BankAsiaNews.it www.worldbulletin.net all 35 news articles »

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In Israel, a Push to Bring Arabs Into Tech Sector - ABC News Fri, 07 Feb 2014 20:13:17 GMT

In Israel, a Push to Bring Arabs Into Tech Sector ABC News Now, there is growing awareness among Israeli entrepreneurs and the government that excluding such human capital from a booming industry can have detrimental effects not only on Arabs but also on Israel's economy. Efforts are underway to promote their ... and more »

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Stephen Harper & Israel - National Review Online (blog) Fri, 07 Feb 2014 09:55:58 GMT

Stephen Harper & Israel National Review Online (blog) When the State of Israel was founded on May 14, 1948, one of its earliest acts was to cultivate an important friendship with the United States. It was a logical alliance, as the two countries both strongly believed in democracy and freedom. Various ... The masks of hypocrisyJerusalem Post all 5 news articles »

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Iran media: Israel rebuilding Temple - WND.com Sat, 08 Feb 2014 00:03:12 GMT

WND.com

Iran media: Israel rebuilding Temple WND.com Arik Ben-Shimon, spokesman for Israeli Housing and Construction Minister Uri Ariel, confirmed to WND that Ariel did not make comments about destroying the Al Aqsa Mosque. “If he actually made those statements it would be headlines in major newspapers ... How much West Bank land is Israel willing to relinquish to the Palestinians?Jerusalem Post ​Israel's destruction of Palestinian homes at five-year high – aid orgsRT Israel removes Palestinians' Jordan Valley protest campBBC News Aljazeera.com -Huffington Post -Allentown Morning Call all 475 news articles »

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Amid truce with Israel, Hamas struggles to rein in rockets - Washington Post Sat, 08 Feb 2014 00:21:23 GMT

Washington Post

Amid truce with Israel, Hamas struggles to rein in rockets Washington Post MUGHAZI, Gaza Strip — It was a legitimate target, the masked militant said later, an irresistible target. An Israeli was repairing a section of the fence that surrounds the Gaza Strip. A decision was made: Shoot him. The sniper attack in late December ... Top Danish official to skip Israel, visit Gaza, WBThe Times of Israel Danish parliament leader to skip Israel on visit to Gaza and RamallahJewish Telegraphic Agency Head of Danish Parliament to Visit PA, Skip IsraelArutz Sheva Huffington Post Canada -Mondoweiss -Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (blog) all 83 news articles »

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Kerry makes clear who he likes best in Israel: Lapid - Jerusalem Post Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:18:58 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Kerry makes clear who he likes best in Israel: Lapid Jerusalem Post A day after saying Israeli critics of his policies would not intimidate him, US Secretary of State John Kerry made clear on Thursday whose voice he thinks should be heard more in Israel: Finance Minister Yair Lapid's. Lapid speaks courageously about ... Israeli critics of peace deal take aim at John KerryLos Angeles Times Israel pushes on with plans for hundreds of settlement homesReuters Israeli leaders cry foul over Kerry's boycott warningWashington Post Haaretz -BBC News all 1,511 news articles »

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Worried about their future, French Jews take a bet on Israel - Religion News Service Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:29:06 GMT

Worried about their future, French Jews take a bet on Israel Religion News Service “If my children are to live their full Jewish identity, their future is in Israel and not in France,” Tibi said during an interview at his office in northeastern Paris, an area packed with kosher stores and restaurants. “Many Jews feel this way. There ... and more »

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Are These Gas Fields Israel's Next Warzone? - Daily Beast Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:26:31 GMT

Are These Gas Fields Israel's Next Warzone? Daily Beast Israel is rushing to create “the most technologically advanced fleet in the Eastern Mediterranean,” according to a report in Tablet Magazine. Turkey is flexing its maritime muscles with plans to spend as much as a billion dollars on a multi-purpose ... and more »

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Five Israeli athletes set to compete in Sochi - Jerusalem Post Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:52:26 GMT

Jweekly.com

Five Israeli athletes set to compete in Sochi Jerusalem Post The team in 1998 totaled three athletes, with figure skater Michael Shmerkin being the country's lone representative in Lillehammer in 1994 in what was Israel's debut at the Winter Games. Bykanov will also be the first Israeli to compete in Sochi when ... For Israel's skaters, Olympic training is a New Jersey state of mindNew Jersey Jewish Standard all 6 news articles »