Mondoweiss | Is Israel good for the Jews? New York Post Because this book has nothing to do with Israel's present predicament, nor is it an earnest attempt to make sense of the pitfalls that Zionism supposedly poses for Jewry. The title could just have easily have been “Random thoughts Richard Cohen has ... Homegrown jihadis and the limits of the Israel lobby Israel's fortitude is not limitless |
Haaretz | Large scale, showy terror attacks loom on Israel's horizon Haaretz Egypt is expected to ask Israel and the Palestinians to return their negotiating teams to Cairo in order to discuss a more permanent cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. [A senior Israeli official says negotiations between the sides are set to start on ... Israel's Arab citizens alienated after war with Hamas Hamas official: Indirect talks with Israel in Cairo hope to achieve prisoner ... Isn't it time for Israel to stop playing deaf? |
Haaretz | Israel worries as al-Qaeda affiliates gain control of Syrian side of Golan ... Washington Post NAFAH JUNCTION, Golan Heights — Israel has some new neighbors. Al-Qaeda-linked rebels have, for the first time, established a permanent presence on the Syrian frontier. For 40 years, Israel and Syria have kept the peace along the 1974 armistice line ... Officer: Most of Syrian border with Israel is controlled by rebels - but not ... Israel preparing itself for when things change in Syria, IDF official says UN's Flight Marks New Era on Israel-Syria Front |
TheBlaze.com | Prominent U.S. Pastor Says Israel Is Not the 'Occupier' but the 'Owner' of the ... TheBlaze.com Pastor John Hagee, founder of Christians United for Israel, tells an Israeli newspaper that Israel is not an “occupier” but is rather the “owner” of the land of Israel, despite its portrayal to the contrary in mainstream media. Pastor John Hagee ... |
Voice of America | Israel, the Quiet Partner in Fight Against Islamic State Group Voice of America As the U.S. builds an international coalition against Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq, Israel has a stake in the outcome of the fight but its role is restricted. Israel in recent days has reiterated its support of U.S. efforts. Foreign ... |
Haaretz | Israeli population climbs to 8904373 ahead of Jewish New Year Jerusalem Post Population increases by 173,811; the number of new Olim to Israel the past year stands at 24,801; most popular boys' names are Joseph, Daniel and Ori; Tamar, Noa and Shira most popular for girls. A baby sits in front of an Israeli flag. (photo credit ... Yosef, Tamar are most popular Israeli baby names of 5774 Israeli population hits 8904373, census shows 176000 Israeli Babies Born in the Past Year |
Haaretz (blog) | Should Israel get involved in the war in Syria? Haaretz (blog) It is in this spirit that Kamal Al-Labwani, a member of the Syrian opposition movement and a human rights activist, made the bold decision to come to visit Israel for the first time. And though he doesn't represent any specific group or faction in the ... |
Haaretz | Can you leave Israel and still be a Zionist? Haaretz In the State of Israel's discourse of self-justification, pride of place is occupied not only by the right of Diaspora Jews to Israeli citizenship, but also by the question of whether it is legitimate for citizens of the Jewish state to emigrate. In ... |
Haaretz | Goldman Goes It Alone Predicting Third Surprise Israeli Rate Cut Bloomberg The Bank of Israel may surprise markets by cutting its benchmark interest rate a third straight month, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) said, as policy makers grapple with slowing economic growth and zero inflation. Since taking office in July 2013 ... Business in Brief: Goldman Sachs sees surprise Bank of Israel rate cut |
Aljazeera.com | UN warns Israel against relocating Bedouins Aljazeera.com The United Nations relief and works agency for Palestine has urged the international community to block Israeli plans to relocate thousands of Palestinian Bedouin from the central West Bank, in fear the move could lead to further violations of UN charter. UN urges Israel to stop Bedouins relocation plan Israel detains 2 Palestinian minors in E. Jerusalem Israel must finally address East Jerusalem's problems |