<< Back

Trump's pick for Israeli ambassador clears key Senate panel - Washington Post Thu, 09 Mar 2017 16:17:38 GMT

Washington Post
Trump's pick for Israeli ambassador clears key Senate panel
Washington Post
President Trump's controversial pick to serve as U.S. ambassador to Israel earned the support of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday with all but one Democrat opposed to his nomination. David M. Friedman's bid to serve as the next ...
As Israel Surges Further Rightward, US Under Trump Follows SuitCommon Dreams
Trump's hard-line Israel ambassador pick will have to bendCNN
Senate Committee Approves David Friedman, President Trump's Pick For US Ambassador To IsraelCBS New York
The Hill -Reuters -The Weekly Standard
all 72 news articles »
In Israel, a Street Sign Named After Yasser Arafat Stirs Emotions - Newsweek Thu, 09 Mar 2017 18:39:00 GMT

Newsweek
In Israel, a Street Sign Named After Yasser Arafat Stirs Emotions
Newsweek
As deadly attacks, land appropriation and clashes push a peace deal between Israelis and Palestinians further from reach, a row over street signs has further stoked tensions between Arabs and Jews in Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...
Netanyahu urges Putin to block Iranian power corridor on Israel's borderWashington Post
Israel Warns Russia That Iran's Presence In Syria Blocks Peace DealRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
Netanyahu to Putin: Israel fears Iranian foothold in Syriaeuronews
Israel Hayom -Bloomberg -Haaretz
all 255 news articles »
Will FIFA Ever Stand Up to Israeli Teams in Illegal Settlements? - The Nation. Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:58:25 GMT

The Nation.
Will FIFA Ever Stand Up to Israeli Teams in Illegal Settlements?
The Nation.
The situation for Palestinian and Arab soccer players in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza has, for some time, been dire at best. On one side of the wall, segregated youth teams, racist abuse, and heckling—including charming chants such as “Death to the ...
Once again, Israel's critics are being hypocriticalLos Angeles Times
The West Bank settlement with close ties to Trump's Israel envoyCNN
For Second Year Running, Israel Imposes Closure on West Bank and Gaza for PurimHaaretz
The Times of Israel -Arutz Sheva
all 135 news articles »
World Baseball Classic Day 4 roundup: Undefeated Israel downs the Dutch, wins Pool A - Sports Illustrated Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:34:38 GMT

Sports Illustrated
World Baseball Classic Day 4 roundup: Undefeated Israel downs the Dutch, wins Pool A
Sports Illustrated
Three World Baseball Classic games, three wins for Israel, and by this point, it doesn't feel right to call them upsets. The ragtag group of American Jews that has swept its way through the tournament thus far has looked like the better team in all of ...
Mensch Power! Israel Reaches 2nd Round Of World Baseball ClassicCBS New York
World Baseball ClassicWBCESPN
Israel advances in World Baseball Classic with third straight winJewish Telegraphic Agency
CBSSports.com -Tablet Magazine
all 521 news articles »
How Effective Are Israel's Border Walls? - Here And Now Thu, 09 Mar 2017 17:13:37 GMT

Here And Now
How Effective Are Israel's Border Walls?
Here And Now
A picture taken near the southern kibbutz of Lahav on Feb. 7, 2017, shows workers building a new section of the controversial Israeli separation wall dividing Israel from the West Bank. (Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images). When President Trump talks about ...

World Council of Churches 'gravely concerned' over Israel's travel ban - Episcopal News Service Thu, 09 Mar 2017 19:12:30 GMT

World Council of Churches 'gravely concerned' over Israel's travel ban
Episcopal News Service
The 'Entry to Israel Act (Denial of Visa to Non-Residents Who Knowingly Call for a Boycott on Israel)' apparently makes no distinction between boycotting Israel proper and boycotting products of the settlements, which are widely considered illegal ...

and more »
Israel bill to limit Muslim call to prayer passes parliamentary first reading - The Independent Thu, 09 Mar 2017 12:15:00 GMT

The Independent
Israel bill to limit Muslim call to prayer passes parliamentary first reading
The Independent
Supporters of the bill say it is aimed at improving the quality of life of people living near mosques who have been losing sleep, while opponents say the legislation, sponsored by right-wing parties, impinges on the religious freedom of Israel's Muslim ...
Israel wants Arab neighbors to turn down volume on call to prayerChristian Science Monitor
Muting mosque bill gets initial thumbs up in IsraelAljazeera.com
Israeli Arab anger as parliament backs 'muezzin bill'BBC News
Newsweek -Jerusalem Post Israel News -Arab News
all 92 news articles »
Reform movement slams Israel's boycott law as anti-democratic - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:57:00 GMT

Haaretz
Reform movement slams Israel's boycott law as anti-democratic
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
“We are frustrated that by passing this law, the Israeli government has in essence posted a giant sign by the door of the Jewish state saying, 'Don't come unless you agree with everything we're doing here,'” Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the URJ's president, said ...
Am I Too Dangerous to Enter Israel?Haaretz
Israel Approves Law To Block Entry To People Who Call For Boycotting IsraelNPR
Israeli Travel Ban Draws FireForeign Policy (blog)
Aljazeera.com -New York Times -Newsy -Haaretz
all 312 news articles »
The uneven alliance: How America became pro-Israel | Palestine ... - Aljazeera.com Thu, 09 Mar 2017 07:56:00 GMT

Aljazeera.com
The uneven alliance: How America became pro-Israel | Palestine ...
Aljazeera.com
Israeli lobby in the US managed to infiltrate all aspects of government, thus formulating US policy directly.

and more »
How North Korea endangers Israel - Jerusalem Post Israel News Thu, 09 Mar 2017 23:47:57 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News
How North Korea endangers Israel
Jerusalem Post Israel News
The latest US-North Korea crisis which could have ripple effects on Iran and Israel follows Pyongyang's firing of five ballistic Scud missiles on Monday, four of which flew about 1,000 kilometers and hit in the Sea of Japan. The Trump administration ...

and more »