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US, Israel narrow differences for new talks on defense aid - Reuters Mon, 01 Aug 2016 22:26:00 GMT

Reuters

US, Israel narrow differences for new talks on defense aid Reuters Raising hopes for removal of a key sticking point, Israel has signaled it may accept the Obama administration's demand that U.S. military funds, until now spent partly on Israeli arms, will eventually be spent entirely on U.S.-made weapons, according ... As Israel Prospers, Obama Set to Give Billions More in Aid While Netanyahu Demands Even MoreThe Intercept White House 'aims to conclude' defense deal with Israel, official saysJerusalem Post Israel News Israel-US military aid agreement to be signed this weekYnetnews New York Times -The Times of Israel -Al-Monitor -Washington Post all 88 news articles »

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Israel relaxes visa regime in bid to lure tech skills - Financial Times Mon, 01 Aug 2016 18:55:37 GMT

Financial Times

Israel relaxes visa regime in bid to lure tech skills Financial Times Israel is relaxing its visa regime in a bid to attract thousands of foreign high-tech workers and address a severe skills shortage that companies warn is imperilling a multibillion sector critical to the country's economy. and more »

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After NBA retirement, Stoudemire to play in Israel - NBA.com (blog) Mon, 01 Aug 2016 17:40:29 GMT

New York Post

After NBA retirement, Stoudemire to play in Israel NBA.com (blog) Shortly after signing a five-year, $100 million contract with the New York Knicks in the summer of 2010, Stoudemire traveled to Israel to explore what he believed might be "Hebrew roots" through his mother, Carrie. Stoudemire has a Star of David tattoo ... Amar'e Stoudemire: I rejected NBA offers to fulfill Israel 'dream'New York Post Amar'e Stoudemire to play in Israel next seasonESPN Shalom, STAT: Amar'e Stoudemire signs new deal to play in IsraelYahoo Sports Sun Sentinel -Tablet Magazine -New York Daily News -T.co all 87 news articles »

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Israel Nabs Palestinian Security Officer for Weapons Dealing - ABC News Mon, 01 Aug 2016 07:43:37 GMT

The Electronic Intifada (blog)

Israel Nabs Palestinian Security Officer for Weapons Dealing ABC News Recent Israeli raids have seized weapons, shuttered arms-making factories and arrested weapons dealers as part of a crackdown meant to quell a spate of Palestinian attacks. The military says seven weapons-manufacturing machines were seized this year ... Israel's hydro-apartheid keeps West Bank thirstyThe Electronic Intifada (blog) PA soccer cup goes ahead after it complains about IsraelArutz Sheva Israel Permits Gazan Soccer Players to Enter and Play in Palestinian Cup FinalHaaretz Human Rights Watch -The Times of Israel -Breitbart News all 259 news articles »

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Benjamin Netanyahu's Spokesman, on Press Freedom in Israel - New York Times Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:40:47 GMT

Benjamin Netanyahu's Spokesman, on Press Freedom in Israel New York Times Ruth Margalit's argument that Israel's prime minister is taking control of the press (“How Netanyahu Is Crushing Israel's Free Press,” Sunday Review, July 31) is absurd. Anyone who spends a day in Israel knows that the Israeli press does not pull any ... Sorry, 'New York Times,' But Israel's Press Is Doing Just FineTablet Magazine all 4 news articles »

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Extensive Construction Throughout Israel Endangers Flora and Fauna - Haaretz Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:40:31 GMT

Haaretz

Extensive Construction Throughout Israel Endangers Flora and Fauna Haaretz Israel's flora and fauna are quite diverse in relation to the country's size, but they are rapidly dwindling, according to a report by the Environmental Protection Ministry. The report, prepared for the United Nations, notes that every five years, an ... and more »

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Official Israeli float at Stockholm pride parade omits the word 'Israel' - The Times of Israel Mon, 01 Aug 2016 13:36:29 GMT

The Times of Israel

Official Israeli float at Stockholm pride parade omits the word 'Israel' The Times of Israel The State of Israel entered its own float at the Stockholm Gay Pride parade on Saturday, though the word “Israel” was nowhere to be seen. Instead, the float prominently promoted the coastal city of Tel Aviv, which is famous for its own extremely ... Israel's LGBT Hub Tel Aviv Sees Last Gay Bar Close Its DoorsNewsweek all 4 news articles »

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Israeli Army Identifies a New Threat: 'Pokemon Go' - New York Times Mon, 01 Aug 2016 12:52:33 GMT

Israeli Army Identifies a New Threat: 'Pokemon Go' New York Times The AIG insurance company in Israel is taking advantage of the Pokemon craze to market its personal accident insurance policy that covers accidents caused while playing such mobile phone games. Yifat Reiter of AIG said the company has received dozens ... and more »

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Israel Unveils Wheeled, Actively Protected Armored Carrier - DefenseNews.com Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:38:41 GMT

DefenseNews.com

Israel Unveils Wheeled, Actively Protected Armored Carrier DefenseNews.com TEL AVIV — Israel unveiled Monday its indigenous Eitan demonstrator, a wheeled, actively protected armored personnel carrier (APC) that it hopes to purchase in vast quantities over the coming decade and beyond. At less than 35 tons, the 8x8 wheeled ... WATCH: IDF's first wheeled armored personnel carrier unveiledJerusalem Post Israel News Israel Reveals New Armored Personnel Carrier in Response to 2014 Gaza War FailuresHaaretz Israel unveils its first wheeled APCGlobes all 15 news articles »

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Druze Leader Slams UN Over False Anti-Israel Charges - Israel Today Mon, 01 Aug 2016 08:17:55 GMT

Israel Today

Druze Leader Slams UN Over False Anti-Israel Charges Israel Today The mayor of the largest Druze town on the Golan Heights at the weekend offered scathing criticism of a recent UN Economic and Social Council statement that accused Israel of negatively impacting the living conditions of “occupied” populations. In ... Israel Gearing Up for Worst-Case 'Day After' Scenarios Against ISIS, Hezbollah if Russia-Brokered Syria Deal ...Algemeiner all 15 news articles »