![]() Wall Street Journal | In Israel, Romney wows crowds but puzzles with grasp of Palestinian relationship Washington Post Touring U.S. allies this week in his first foreign trip as the likely Republican presidential nominee, Mitt Romney often appeared to be visiting just another set of swing states, pleasing audiences with parochial promises, puzzling others with off-the ... Mr. Romney Stumps in Israel Mitt Versus Barack on Israel Romney angers Palestinians with pro-Israel comment |
![]() CBS News | US sees Israel, tight Mideast ally, as spy threat CBS News WASHINGTON — The CIA station chief opened the locked box containing the sensitive equipment he used from his home in Tel Aviv, Israel, to communicate with CIA headquarters in Virginia, only to find that someone had tampered with it. He sent word to ... Israel spies on America spies on Israel: Biden in Jerusalem, 2010, redux? Israel seen as Middle East ally and spy threat |
![]() OpEdNews | US needs to hold Israel accountable Baltimore Sun The article, "Jewish population hits new high in West Bank," (July 27) states that 350000 Jewish settlers now occupy the West Bank, as well as nearly 300000 in the occupied East Jerusalem. Israel is in violation of international law, the 4th Geneva ... Israel troops shoot dead Palestinian at checkpoint Western complicity exposed -- Europe and US richly reward Israel for pariah status Israeli court orders army to find living solution for Palestinian villagers |
![]() Haaretz | Israel's cabinet approves austerity package to curb deficit Reuters JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's cabinet approved a package of tax hikes and spending cuts on Monday aimed at reining in the budget deficit, which analysts say will give the central bank room to resume monetary easing to support a weakening economy. Israeli cabinet approves wide-ranging budget cuts Israel's cabinet expected to approve austerity measures Israel approves austerity package |
![]() Zee News | Israel's defense minister: No one would dare to attack Israel with chemical ... Washington Post Israeli leaders, including Barak, have indicated they would attack Syrian arms depots to keep anti-Israel militants from getting their hands on chemical weapons should the Syrian regime collapse. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Israel's Barak plays down Syrian chemical arms risk |
In Israel, Rabbis Rank Among The Rich And Famous NPR Rabbi Yaacov Israel Ifargan is known as the 'X-ray' rabbi for what his followers say is his ability to "see right through" a person. According to Forbes in Israel, he is worth about $23 million, which makes him the country's sixth-richest rabbi. Rabbi ... |
![]() Haaretz | Analysis: Who's a better friend to Israel? Jerusalem Post Like a kid at the circus, Israel just can't get enough of the different acts. First it was Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who came to Israel earlier this month and in some of the harshest rhetoric yet by a senior member of the Obama administration ... Panetta Sidesteps Issue of Israel's Plans on Iran Panetta Begins Mideast Trip as Iran Dominates Israel Talk Iran, Hamas united in hate |
The 5 Obama gaffes Romney is exploiting in Israel and Poland Washington Post The press had a field day with Mitt Romney's Olympic gaffe in London. But the real story of Romney's foreign trip is how the GOP candidate is deftly exploiting a string of foreign policy gaffes by President Obama that have damaged relations with two ... |
Israel Bank Valuations Lowest Outside Europe on Bad Debts Businessweek More than 30 Israeli companies sought debt forgiveness since 2011 as refinancing costs rose and growth slowed, the Israel Securities Authority said in a July 1 report. Nonperforming loans may increase to 5 percent of the total by mid-2013 from 3.8 ... |
Israel's Plan for Syria CounterPunch Israel retains its ability to control the Syrian 'Islamist' rebels. Netanyahu is not worried about Syria's possible disintegration. Despite the received wisdom claiming that Israelis prefer a stable and familiar Assad to the great unknown of Islamic ... |