New York Times | Israel's Bright Future New York Times In “An Israel That Inspires Both Pride and Shame” (column, Dec. 30), Roger Cohen laments that Israel's government is supposedly leading it nowhere. Mr. Cohen's pessimism would likely come as a surprise to Israelis, who are healthier and wealthier than ... |
The Atlantic | Israel Enters a Fifth Year of Drought The Atlantic Four consecutive years of drought have put several biblical bodies of water at risk: the Sea of Galilee, the Jordan River, and the Dead Sea. The AP photographer Oded Balilty spent much of last year documenting these bodies of water and the ways locals ... |
CNN | Israel accelerates plans that imperil two-state solution - CNN CNN Israeli's parliament enacted a law Tuesday that will make it much more difficult to negotiate Jerusalem as part of a peace process with the Palestinians. Israel passes law to prevent ceding control of Jerusalem Israeli bill strengthens East Jerusalem occupation 'There Will Be Bloodshed': Warnings as Israel Tightens Grip of Occupation |
TIME | Mike Pence's previously postponed Israel trip vanishes from ... NBCNews.com Mike Pence was originally set to travel the week of Dec. 17, but the trip was then pushed to the week of Jan. 14. That date is no longer confirmed, Israel said. Mike Pence Still Plans on Visiting Israel, Office Says Pence will visit Netanyahu in Israel, US official says Is Mike Pence Going to Israel? Officials Say His Trip Was Postponed Indefinitely |
The Guardian | Israel to tell African migrants: leave or face indefinite imprisonment The Guardian Israel is set to inform thousands of Africans who entered the country illegally that they have three months to leave or face indefinite imprisonment. The decision, opposed by rights groups, follows months of speculation over the future of both the ... Israel orders African refugees to leave country within three months or face prison Israel: African migrants told to leave or face imprisonment Israel to Deport African Refugees, Threatens Jail Time for Thousands of 'Infiltrators' |
Los Angeles Times | US declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital has sparked worldwide anger. But there's been plenty of precedent Los Angeles Times A view of the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock, some of the holiest sites for Jews and Muslims, is seen in Jerusalem's Old City. (Oded Balilty / Associated Press). By Noga Tarnopolsky. Israel · Russia · Middle East · United Nations · Palestinian ... New Israeli law would make it harder to divide Jerusalem |
CNBC | Singer Lorde cancels Israel concert, labeled a 'bigot' in full-page Washington Post ad CNBC But the black-and-white ad by The World Values Network questioned her decision to cancel the Tel Aviv performance but not one in Russia, with text below the image stating: "Lorde joined a global anti-Semitic boycott of Israel but will perform in Russia ... Lorde shows why Israel should indeed fear New Zealand Lorde called a bigot in Washington Post ad over cancelled Israel concert US Rabbi Rips Lorde For 'Anti-Semitic' Israel Concert Boycott In Washington Post Ad |
Aljazeera.com | Israel indicts Palestinian teen activist Ahed Tamimi | News | Al Jazeera Aljazeera.com Bethlehem, occupied West Bank - Israeli authorities are seeking 12 charges against Ahed Tamimi, a prominent 16-year-old Palestinian activist filmed slapping and kicking two Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. The teenager was detained on ... Palestinian 16-year-old Ahed Tamimi is the latest child victim of ... Israel Indicts Palestinian Girl Who Slapped Soldiers Israel charges Palestinian teen who slapped soldiers with assault |
The Jerusalem Post | India officially cancels $500-million defense deal with Israel The Jerusalem Post Rumors that the deal with Rafael to buy 8,000 Spike missiles was cancelled first surfaced in November. 3 minute read. Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Israel and India marked 25 years of diplomatic ties in 2017.. (photo credit: ANNA AHRONHEIM ... India Scuttles $500m Anti-tank Missile Deal With Israel India shoots down $500m missile deal with Israel ahead of Netanyahu visit Govt clears plan to buy Barak missiles from Israel |
Jewish Telegraphic Agency | Ringo Starr to play Israel in June Jewish Telegraphic Agency The upcoming tour for the ex-Beatle drummer's group Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band includes a June 23 concert in Tel Aviv. Other stops on the tour, which was announced in November, include France, the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Czech ... Ringo Starr Coming to Israel, With a Little Help From His All Starr Friends Sir Ringo Starr to perform in Israel Ringo Starr to perform in Israel 52 years after canceled concert |