Israel
Ariel Sharon: Former Israeli prime minister moved home
November 12, 2010Ariel Sharon, the former Israeli prime minister, has been moved from a hospital to his home. The 82-year-old has been in a coma since 2006, when he suffered a massive stroke. Doctors say the hope is that he will eventually be able to remain at his...
US announces additional Palestinian aid
November 10, 2010The United States has announced it will give the Palestinian Authority an additional $150 million in aid this year, amid increasing tensions between the Palestinians and Israel over the stalled Middle East peace talks. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary...
Syria says Israel unwilling to achieve regional peace
October 20, 2010Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has told a foreign group of dignitaries that includes former U.S. president Jimmy Carter that Israel is not willing or able to achieve peace in the region. Syria's state-run SANA news says Mr. Assad said only a "...
Obama urges Israel, Palestinians to seize opportunity for peace
September 02, 2010
President Barack Obama says Israelis and Palestinians must seize the opportunity for achieving a lasting peace presented by the resumption of direct negotiations. Mr. Obama sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian President...
UN starts inquiry into Gaza flotilla raid
August 10, 2010By Kyle James, Darren Mara, Nancy Isenson A United Nations probe begins Tuesday into the controversial raid by Israeli forces on an aid convoy headed toward the Gaza Strip that left nine Turkish nationals dead. An initial report is expected in mid-September...
Obama letter to Palestinians demands direct peace talks
August 02, 2010The United States is stepping up pressure on the Palestinians to jump-start the peace process. U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a letter to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas demanding he move from the current framework of indirect peace talks with...
Blaming Israel completely unacceptable
June 16, 2010by David J. Smith Early morning on May 31, Israeli commandoes slid from hovering helicopters onto the Turkish ship Mavi Marmara. They prevented embarked so-called peace activists from gaining the shore of the Gaza Strip, which is controlled by the terrorist...
Where to point the finger of blame in the flotilla incident
June 14, 2010by Tawfik Hamid The recent interruption of the flotilla ship that was supposed to carry food and medicine to the people in Gaza has resulted in global anger and strong reactions against Israel. These reactions included many demonstrations against Israel...
Israeli navy kills 4 palestinians in diving gear
June 07, 2010The Israeli military has killed four Palestinian militants in diving gear off the coast of Gaza. Hamas says four bodies have been found, with one or two other men still missing. The Israeli military said navy forces prevented an attack by what it called...
Israel resists pressure for international ship raid probe
June 06, 2010By Darren Mara, Sonia Phalnikar Israel has rejected calls for an international investigation into its raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla which left nine activists dead. French President Sarkozy on Sunday urged Israel to accept the inquiry. French President...
