The Guardian | Israel 'Troubled' by US Plan to Work With Palestinian Unity Government New York Times JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said on Tuesday that he is “deeply troubled” by the Obama administration's decision to work with the new Palestinian government, signaling new strains in the often rocky relationship between ... Israel condemns US for backing Palestinian unity government International community welcomes Palestinian unity government What Israel's Prisoner Exchanges Can Teach Us About Bergdahl |
Haaretz | Israel Is Experienced With Prisoner Exchanges and Their Consequences TIME Israel knows a few things about prisoner exchanges. Over the decades, its governments have released more than 7,000 captives in order to secure the freedom of 16 Israelis and, in some cases, the bodies of Israelis. It's a lopsided exchange rate ... Prisoner swaps, US vs. Israeli style: Bergdahl and Shalit |
Israel Condemns Plan in Washington To Work With New Palestinian Alliance New York Times JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that he was “deeply troubled” by the Obama administration's decision to work with the new Palestinian government, signaling new strains in the often rocky relationship between Israel and ... |
'The BDS War Against Israel:' Rebutting the lies Washington Examiner Editor's Note: This is the second of a three-part series of excerpts from Washington Examiner columnist Jed Babbin's new book “The BDS War Against Israel," written with Herbert London. To justify their campaign for boycotts, divestment, and sanctions ... |
The Times of Israel | Israel travel program seeks to strengthen Jewish connection Los Angeles Times In recent years, the program has been redoubling its efforts to help keep Jewish tradition afloat amid increasing anxiety that young members of the Jewish diaspora are losing their connection to their culture and to Israel. One recent survey by the Pew ... Israel vows big investment in world Jewry project, but details remain fuzzy Who would you be allowed to marry in Israel today? Israel vows big investment in world Jewry project, though details remain fuzzy |
With New Indian Leader Narendra Modi, Israel Sees Brighter Horizon in the East Algemeiner JNS.org – With a focus on Hindu nationalism and pro-market policies, newly elected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises to propel the country in a new direction. India and Israel have enjoyed increasingly close military and economic cooperation ... |
Israel Warns Against Embracing Newly Reconciled Palestinian Government New York Times JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel called on the international community on Sunday “not to run to recognize” the new Palestinian government scheduled to be sworn in Monday, saying it “rests on Hamas,” the militant Islamic faction ... |
Israel slams 'terrorist' Palestine unity deal Aljazeera.com On Saturday, a Palestinian official said Israel had denied requests by three Gaza-based Palestinians expected to be named as ministers to attend the new government's swearing-in ceremony in the West Bank. Israel pulled its troops out of Gaza in 2005 in ... |
Still Marching For Israel After All These Years The Jewish Week Five decades ago, longtime Brooklynite Grace Salant marched in the Israel day parade with her several young children trailing alongside. On Sunday, at age 91, Salant marched solo. Her children? “Well,” she told The Jewish Week, “they're about old ... |
Israel Criticizes US Decision To Deal With Palestinian Government NPR (blog) Netanyahu's comments were echoed by Ron Dermer, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., who told NPR's Steve Inskeep: "What we were hoping to hear was a strong message opposing President Abbas' decision to form a government with an unreformed terror ... |