The Guardian | Netanyahu pushes to define Israel as nation state of Jewish people only The Guardian Binyamin Netanyahu will push ahead with a rare change to Israel's basic laws – which amount to the country's constitution – to insist Israel is "the nation state of one people only – the Jewish people – and of no other people". At Sunday's weekly ... While all have equal rights, PM says Israel is the nation state of only one ... Does Israel Have a Plan B? Israel and the Palestinians -- What Now? |
Aljazeera.com | Netanyahu's 'destruction of Israel' mantra Aljazeera.com When, in response to the threat of potential Palestinian reconciliation and unity, the Israeli government suspended "negotiations" with the Palestine Liberation Organization on April 24 (five days before they were due to terminate in any event ... Unlike Obama, Rand Paul and Congress have Israel's back Now Rand Paul wants to 'Stand with Israel' Israel will not grant Palestine minimum demands for peace, says American official |
The Daily Star | Ex-Shin Bet chief: Israel does not intend to stop 'price tag' attacks Jerusalem Post Israel is not managing to stop “price tag” nationalist crimes against Arabs, because it does not have the desire to do so, former Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief Carmi Gillon said on Saturday. “We don't see results because we don't have the ... Ex-security head: Israel not doing enough to stop vandalism of Palestinian and ... |
Haaretz | Assi Dayan, a Celebrated Actor and Filmmaker in Israel, Dies at 68 New York Times JERUSALEM — Assi Dayan, an actor, director and screenwriter who was celebrated for his contributions to Israeli film and culture and infamous for his turbulent personal life — much of it, he complained, spent in the shadow of his father, the general ... The Dayan Dynasty: Israel's story Assi Dayan laid to rest in Nahalal |
Israel Today | Israel gets in touch with its feminine side Jerusalem Post The fact the government has chosen to showcase women is commendable and an important internal message for us Israelis. At the same time however, it also brings to light the stark differences between how we in Israel perceive ourselves, compared to how ... Israeli Women To Be Honored in Independence Day Torch-Lighting |
Haaretz | After Failed Peace Talks, Pushing to Label Israel as Occupier of Palestine New York Times Last month, in a move that angered Israel and Washington, President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority signed applications to join 15 international treaties and conventions after Israel missed a deadline for releasing Palestinian prisoners. Palestinians officially join 5 UN treaties |
Aljazeera.com | Israel, Kerry is one of your best friends CNN (CNN) -- Pro-Israel advocates and politicians, breathe easy. Israel is safe once more from the threat of "apartheid" -- the word, that is. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has clarified comments made in a closed-door meeting last week, and he stated ... Kerry “apartheid” controversy shows limits on debate over Israel Israel 'set settler record' amid peace talks Today's Reading Tips: Donald Sterling, 'Apartheid Israel,' False Equivalence |
Christian Science Monitor | Christians underwrite uptick in Ukrainian Jews immigrating to Israel Christian Science Monitor As Ukraine's political turmoil spreads, the number of Ukrainian Jews immigrating to Israel has doubled this year, mostly from restless eastern regions. The uptick comes amid reports ofan attack on a synagogue, the attempted assassination of a Jewish ... New York Kicks Off Israel 66th Birthday Bash Ukrainian Jews immigrate to Israel amid growing unrest Jewish Migration to Israel from Ukraine More Than Doubles |
New York Daily News | Candidates with impressive backgrounds to face off in Israel presidential race New York Daily News Among those vying to become Israel's next president are a former defense minister, a former foreign minister, a former finance minister, a respected long-serving lawmaker and a Nobel Prize winner. Amazingly, the man they all seek to replace has held ... |
Fundamentally Freund: Israel's best friend in Europe Jerusalem Post Tucked away in a corner of Europe, amid a continent that is increasingly hostile to the Jewish state, there is a stalwart and spirited nation which boldly continues to buck the trend, defying international pressure as it proudly stands with Israel. And ... |