Israel

Tensions are high again in the Israel-Gaza Strip border. Reports said Israeli war planes fired at several targets in the Gaza Strip in an apparent retaliation to a rocket attack that has been claimed by an obscure Gazan group. Hit in the attacks were suspected smuggling routes along the Egyptian... by dailycontributor.com | related posts

This post comes from an extremely anti-Israel blog written by a former BBC Reporter. But he just might be onto something here (Hat Tip: Dave L). He knew something that all American presidents know about when serious initiatives for peace in the Middle East can and cannot be taken. (I know what... by israelmatzav.blogspot.com | related posts

GAZA, March 19 — Israeli aircraft struck at least six targets in the Gaza Strip today a day after a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave killed a Thai worker in Israel, Hamas security officials and witnesses said. Two civilians were wounded in one of three attacks on smuggling tunnels along the... by themalaysianinsider.com | related posts

Is it only in Israel that going on vacation can turn into a political act? Or at least one with nationalistic implications? We needed a family vacation, and decided to get away before Pessah. Despite the infinite holiday possibilities that await us in our backyard of Israel,... by english.webster.co.il | related posts

must get over 400,000 signatures from Californians to qualify for the ballot. Of the two, the most notable one would prohibit state retirement funds from investing in Israel. Specifically, the Public Employees’ Retirement System and State Teachers’ Retirement System would be verboten from... by laist.com | related posts

Is Obama protecting Iran? WASHINGTON — The United States has diverted a shipment of bunker-busters designated for Israel. Officials said the U.S. military was ordered to divert a shipment of smart bunker-buster bombs from Israel to a military base in Diego Garcia. They... by weaselzippers.net | related posts

In the midst of trying to ease tensions following one of the worst diplomatic rifts between the US and Israel in recent memory, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to distance himself from his brother-in-law Wednesday after he accused US President Barack Obama... by rebellenation.blogspot.com | related posts

JERUSALEM, March 19 — Israel tried to defuse a dispute with the United States toiday over plans to expand settlements, saying it would propose “confidence-building” steps to the Palestinians to encourage a renewal of peace talks. Relations between Israel and its the... by themalaysianinsider.com | related posts