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Israel at the World Baseball Classic: From Curiosity to Contender - New York Times Sun, 12 Mar 2017 19:47:32 GMT

New York Times

Israel at the World Baseball Classic: From Curiosity to Contender New York Times TOKYO — When Peter Kurz, the president of the Israel Association of Baseball, left home two weeks ago to accompany Team Israel on its first trip to the World Baseball Classic, he packed two passports, a decision that was both practical and whimsical. Israel rallies past Cuba to improve to 4-0 at WBCESPN World Baseball Classic scores, results: USA melts down, Israel keeps rollingCBSSports.com Israel upsets Cuba to continue improbable run in World Baseball ClassicJewish Telegraphic Agency USA TODAY -Haaretz -Minor League Ball (blog) all 89 news articles »

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Jordan Frees Soldier Who Killed 7 Israeli Schoolgirls in '97 Rampage - New York Times Sun, 12 Mar 2017 18:50:12 GMT

New York Times

Jordan Frees Soldier Who Killed 7 Israeli Schoolgirls in '97 Rampage New York Times JERUSALEM — The fragile treaty between the two former enemies was not even three years old when a Jordanian soldier went on a shooting rampage and killed seven Israeli schoolgirls visiting a park in a border area known as the Island of Peace. 20 years after 7 Israeli schoolgirls were killed, some hail Jordanian shooter as a hero upon his releaseWashington Post Jordan releases soldier who killed 7 Israeli girls in 1997Los Angeles Times Jordan releases soldier who massacred seven Israeli schoolgirlsThe Independent Aljazeera.com -Haaretz -BBC News all 61 news articles »

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Purim Parades Across Israel, Revelers Rejoice in London and Brooklyn - NBCNews.com Sun, 12 Mar 2017 21:49:00 GMT

NBCNews.com

Purim Parades Across Israel, Revelers Rejoice in London and Brooklyn NBCNews.com An Ultra Orthodox Jewish child dressed as a clown stands among men reading from the Book of Esther during a prayer for the Jewish Holiday of Purim in the Mea Shaarim neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel. Abir Sultan / EPA. 11. A young Jewish boy dressed ... and more »

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US ambassador to Israel: 'Great advantage to Netanyahu' - Al Jazeera - Aljazeera.com Sun, 12 Mar 2017 11:41:00 GMT

Aljazeera.com

US ambassador to Israel: 'Great advantage to Netanyahu' - Al Jazeera Aljazeera.com David Friedman is known for his support for the most extreme elements in Israel's settler movement. Get your reservations in for Israel tour now - WND.comWND.com all 4 news articles »

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Israel bars entry to British activist because of boycott support - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Mon, 13 Mar 2017 01:06:05 GMT

The Economist (blog)

Israel bars entry to British activist because of boycott support Jewish Telegraphic Agency The statements, from the Interior Ministry's Population and Immigration Authority and the Ministry of Public Security, cited Lanning's group's connections to other British groups critical of Israel and the presence of some of its members on ships that ... The World Council of Churches clashes with Israel over a ban on boycottersThe Economist (blog) Potpourri: Trump tweets, Israel boycott (Gazette)Charleston Gazette-Mail (subscription) Israel Blocks Head of pro-BDS Organization From Entering IsraelHaaretz Arutz Sheva -Jerusalem Post Israel News -The Times of Israel all 206 news articles »

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Richard Gere in Israel criticizes settlements - Scranton Times-Tribune Sun, 12 Mar 2017 21:51:09 GMT

Richard Gere in Israel criticizes settlements Scranton Times-Tribune JERUSALEM — Richard Gere has lashed out at Israel over its settlements in territory that Palestinians want for a state. The "Pretty Woman" star came to Jerusalem for the local premiere of a new film by Israeli writer-director Joseph Cedar in which he ... and more »

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Israel Wins Again in the WBC, Beating Cuba to Stay Undefeated - New York Times Sun, 12 Mar 2017 07:50:55 GMT

New York Times

Israel Wins Again in the WBC, Beating Cuba to Stay Undefeated New York Times Jason Marquis, Israel's starting pitcher, threw five and two-third innings, gave up four hits and struck out four batters in a win over Cuba Sunday in the World Baseball Classic. Credit Matt Roberts/Getty Images. TOKYO — Israel had not played from ... Unlikely squad of American Jews are helping Team Israel crush it in the 2017 World Baseball ClassicABC News all 160 news articles »

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Richard Gere in Israel criticizes settlements - ABC News - ABC News Sun, 12 Mar 2017 09:02:58 GMT

Daily Mail

Richard Gere in Israel criticizes settlements - ABC News ABC News American actor Richard Gere speaks during a press conference at the Israeli premiere of the "Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer" ... Richard Gere blasts Israel over settlements as he reveals he was torn over visiting the country to promote his new ...Daily Mail Richard Gere to Haaretz: Settlements are an absurd provocation, the ...Haaretz all 251 news articles »

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How Israeli women turned Purim into a feminist holiday this year - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Sun, 12 Mar 2017 22:50:02 GMT

Jewish Telegraphic Agency

How Israeli women turned Purim into a feminist holiday this year Jewish Telegraphic Agency With International Women's Day falling a day before the holiday weekend this year, women all over Israel dressed up as empowered women throughout the week. Soldiers and superheroes abounded on the streets and on social media, and the American ... and more »

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Korean crisis raises stakes of US-Israel missile cooperation - Jerusalem Post Israel News Sun, 12 Mar 2017 19:53:22 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Korean crisis raises stakes of US-Israel missile cooperation Jerusalem Post Israel News The question of transferability has led to tensions over funding after Israel began drawing nearly 10% of the Pentagon's own missile defense budget since its war with Hamas in Gaza in 2014. During negotiations over a new decade-long defense package ... and more »