The Guardian | Israel drought: minister rallies thousands to pray for relief The Guardian Shares. 0. 0. With technology coming up short, Israel's agriculture minister sought an unconventional solution on Thursday to end the country's water shortage: rallying a few thousand worshippers at Jerusalem's Western Wall to pray for rain. Food ... Israel plans a Trump rail station as Trump-naming frenzy sweeps country Israel: Minister leads prayers for rain to end drought Jerusalem Train Station Near Western Wall to be Named After Donald Trump |
New York Magazine | The US and Israel Just Admitted the Iran Deal Is Worth Keeping New York Magazine Earlier this month, senior U.S. and Israeli officials met at the White House to develop a plan for countering Iranian activity in the Middle East. On Thursday, Axios got a copy of the blueprint they arrived at. The document is mostly a snoozer — it ... US, Israel reach cooperation agreement on Iran: report Report: US and Israel formulate a plan to stop Iran – together Report: US, Israel sign secret pact to tackle Iran nuclear and missile threat |
Aljazeera.com | Israel to set up fund for poor states to gain support | Jerusalem News ... Aljazeera.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to establish a $50m fund to support development in poorer countries and get the country diplomatic backing, according to Israeli media reports. If the report by Israel's Channel 2 and other outlets ... Israel passes disputed law muzzling police on high-profile probes Israel passes law barring detectives from going public with findings about Benjamin Netanyahu Netanyahu hails Arab world's 'changing opinion' on Israel |
Axios | Scoop: U.S. and Israel reach joint plan to counter Iran - Axios Axios The U.S. official said the document's goal was to translate President Trump's Iran speech into joint U.S.-Israeli strategic goals. Rex Tillerson: I Am Proud of Our Diplomacy |
The Independent | French children's magazine withdrawn after claiming Israel not 'real country' The Independent A French magazine has been forced to withdraw its January edition after it claimed Israel was not a “real country.” Children's publication Youpi was withdrawn from sale after it included Israel with North Korea as examples of countries that are not ... French kids' magazine pulped after claiming Israel 'not a real country' |
Newsweek | Israeli Teens Refuse to Serve in Military, Take Part in Occupation Newsweek Dozens of Israeli teenagers have written a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telling him that they will refuse to enlist for the military as they do not want to serve the country's “occupation and oppression of the Palestinian people ... 63 Israeli high school students sign public letter declaring refusal to be drafted 'We Won't Take Part in Occupation': Dozens of Teens Refuse to Enlist in Israeli Army in Letter to Netanyahu Israeli teens tell Netanyahu they won't serve in IDF, slam occupation of Palestine |
Forbes | How CyberArk Became Israel's Best Venture Capital Investment Forbes But a closer look at Israel's most successful venture investment -- Newton, Mass.-based cybersecurity company CyberArk -- suggests that luck, patience, a great team, aggressive management of the capital structure, and a huge unmet need are all ... |
Reuters | Lebanese foreign minister denounced over Israel comments - Reuters Reuters Lebanese politicians on Thursday criticized Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil over a television interview in which he was shown saying that Lebanon did not have an ideological problem with Israel and was not against it having security. Lebanese Foreign Affairs Minister: I don't deny Israel's right to exist ... Lebanon FM slammed for saying 'We are not against Israel living in security' Lebanese foreign minister denounced over Israel comments |
Daily Mail | Israel extends custody of Palestinian girl, 16, and her mother after she was caught on video slapping two soldiers Daily Mail An Israeli military court extended the custody of a Palestinian teenager and her mother on Thursday after a video showing her slap two soldiers went viral and sparked heated debate. Ahed Tamimi, 16, was ordered held until Monday along with her mother ... Israel Extends Detention of Palestinian Teen Who Was Filmed Slapping Soldier in Viral Video Palestinian teen who slapped Israeli soldier to face charges Israel extends custody of Palestinian teen again over 'slap video' |
BBC News | Jerusalem: Israel plans 'Trump station' near Western Wall - BBC News BBC News The transport minister wants to dig a railway tunnel under the Old City to the Western Wall. |