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Egypt army unlikely to turn over control fully

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:37:11 +0000

Jimmy Carter doubts that Egypt’s military rulers would completely submit to a civilian government, ‘New York Times’ reports.

Official: Israel presents Mideast peace outline

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:07:50 +0000

An Israeli official says that disagreements have already popped up in newly launched negotiations with the Palestinians, but his government is ready for “substantive” discussions on all issues.

Ahmadinejad presents: Islamic chique

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:40:09 +0000

Netanyahu: Israel will not talk to Hamas

admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:23:05 +0000

JERUSALEM, Dec. 26 (UPI) — Israel will not negotiate with the Palestinian Authority if it establishes a unity government with Hamas, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said.

Girls plight deepens Israel debate on zealot Jews

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:03:06 +0000

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped up pledges to curb Jewish zealotry in Israel on Sunday after an 8-year-old girl complained of being menaced by ultra-Orthodox men who deemed her dress immodest. While his conservative government insists such incidents are fringe phenomena in the mostly secular country, Netanyahu’s repeated announcements on the matter reflected …

A Dose of Nuance:Before we preach to Israelis living abroad

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:23:36 +0000

Are we so desperately afraid of our external enemies that we’

Ethiopian chief rabbis brother supports those left behind

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:18:17 +0000

Emanuel Hadane takes up cause of more than 20,000 Ethiopians of Jewish descent who are not eligible under Israeli government criteria to make aliya.

Candidly speaking: The NYT hates Israel

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:15:12 +0000

The New York Times and their columnists have a bias against Israel and its government.

Low expectations as Abbas, Mashaal set to meet in Cairo

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:58:01 +0000

Hamas says its position towards Israel will not differ after formation of unity government with PA; EU: Cooperation with PA will end if Hamas joins government without recognizing Israel.

Israel's government press adviser quits over eroding journalistic freedom – Ha'aretz

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:15:53 +0000

Ha'aretz
Israel’s government press adviser quits over eroding journalistic freedom
Ha'aretz
The dean of one of Israel’s media studies schools has quit her post as a member of the Government Press Office’s advisory council in protest of obstacles it places before freedom of the press. “The council’s objective is …

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