USA TODAY | Israel seeks to crack down on Jewish extremists in West Bank USA TODAY JERUSALEM — Israeli security forces are struggling to curb an intensifying and more violent militant settlement movement in the contested West Bank. “As the territory continues to become more explosive, extremist groups are also becoming more ... Israel to hold Jewish extremist for 6 months without trial Israel jails Jewish extremist for 6 months without trial in crackdown Israel Must Remember That Moral Health Begins in Self-Examination |
New York Times | Israel Detains Meir Kahane's Grandson, a Scion of Jewish Militancy New York Times JERUSALEM — He has the pedigree: Meir Ettinger is a grandson and the namesake of Meir Kahane, the slain American-Israeli rabbi considered the father of far-right Jewish militancy. He has the record: For years, Mr. Ettinger has joined the radical group ... Israel's dismal record of arresting and convicting Jewish terrorists Israel's Jewish-Terrorist Problem Israel Detains Right-Wing Activist Meir Ettinger, Who Is Meir Kahane's Grandson |
Reuters | Obama warns of dangers to Israel if Iran deal blocked Reuters In a separate appeal to American Jews, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a fierce opponent of the July 14 accord, pushed back in a webcast on Tuesday against the Obama administration's argument that the agreement was the only way to avoid ... Obama: Whole world has expressed support for Iran deal except for Israeli ... Obama invokes Iraq war debate in push for Iran deal, amid Dem defections Obama: I've Done More Than Any Other President To Strengthen Israel's Security ... |
Jerusalem Post Israel News | Israeli NGO files court motion in US to block Iran nuclear deal Jerusalem Post Israel News The Shurat Hadin – Israel Law Center motion said that under the deal the US has pledged to unfreeze the funds belonging to the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) held primarily in overseas accounts, and to delist from sanctions lists (according to the NGO) the ... State's Sherman: US ready to discuss enhancements to Israeli security |
Jerusalem Post Israel News | Iran nuclear deal gives it confidence to strike at Israel, McCain warns Jerusalem Post Israel News This foundation sponsors programs aimed at enhancing Israeli understanding of the American Jewish community. The visit was initiated by the Israel Diplomatic Correspondent Association, and the meetings were set up with the assistance of the Jewish ... John Kerry: Iran Doesn't Want To 'Wipe [Israel] Off The Map' |
Haaretz | Former settler leader Dani Dayan tapped as Israel's ambassador to Brazil Haaretz Dayan himself said that he had “accepted the challenge that the prime minister set me to improve and deepen the relations between Israel and Brazil. I promised the prime minister that I will make every effort and use all my creativity in carrying out ... Former Settler Leader Appointed Israel's Envoy to Brazil Dani Dayan Appointed Israel's Ambassador to Brazil |
Al Jazeera America | Behind Israel's condemnation of toddler killing, a fear of losing control Al Jazeera America The unanimity of Israeli condemnation of last week's arson attack that killed Palestinian toddler Ali Dawabsheh has been nothing short of remarkable, in a society where mainstream attitudes towards Palestinians are at best indifferent. Denunciations ... |
The Electronic Intifada (blog) | Greek forces to train in Israel as Syriza-led government deepens alliance The Electronic Intifada (blog) In May, the Syriza-led government also signed a military accord with Israel, matched only by a similar one between Israel and the US, granting legal immunities to each other's military personnel while training in the other's territory. The military ... |
Haaretz | Working behind the scenes to confront Israel boycotters Haaretz LONDON — Daniel Taub returns this week to Jerusalem, after four years as Israel's ambassador to Britain, without a new ambassador ready to take his place in what was once seen as a key posting for Israeli foreign policy. As a veteran diplomat and ... |
Lawmakers take well-timed Israel trip paid for by AIPAC charitable arm Washington Post Fifty eight House members — 22 Democrats and 36 Republicans — are making a biannual trip this month to Israel, right before Congress is set to consider the controversial Iran nuclear deal. The trip is being paid for by the American Israel Education ... |