As part of the “European Neighborhood Policy,” the EU listed a set of characteristically harsh ‘recommendations’ for Israel. As part of the European Union’s assessment of its partnership with 12 neighboring countries known as the “European Neighborhood Policy” (ENP), the European Commission and EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton listed a set of characteristically harsh ‘recommendations’ [...]
Statement on Middle East peace process reaffirms EU’s commitment to two-state solution as a “crucial element.” Italy and the Netherlands toned down a statement on the Middle East by EU foreign ministers Monday that, even with their intervention, sharply criticized Israel and settlement violence. According to Western diplomats, the two countries – led this time [...]
Defense Minister Ehud Barak and US counterpart to announce plans for $680 million in aid to fund 3-4 additional batteries. The Obama administration is planning to announce this week a $680 million aid package to Israel for the procurement of additional Iron Dome batteries. The announcement will be made following a meeting between Defense Minister [...]
In a nearly unanimous bipartisan vote, the U.S. Congress decided Wednesday to tighten security ties with Israel. In a nearly unanimous bipartisan vote, the U.S. Congress decided Wednesday to tighten security ties with Israel. The bill was formally sponsored by House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) and Minority Whip Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD). But [...]
An explosion hit a Syrian military truck escorting a convoy of UN observers near Deraa, just seconds after UN staff had passed by. An explosion hit a Syrian military truck escorting a convoy of UN observers near the city of Deraa, just seconds after UN staff had passed by. Major General Robert Mood, the head [...]
A U.S. House panel has voted to allocate $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system. A U.S. House panel has voted to allocate $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system. Each of the intercepting missiles that is launched to knock out an incoming Grad Katyusha missile fired at civilians in southern [...]
Palestinian Authority and Syrian flags were waved in a Paris celebration of Hollande’s victory. He promised to visit Israel. Palestinian Authority, Syrian and Algerian flags were waved in a Pariscelebration of Socialist Francois Hollande’s victory over French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Thousands packed Bastille Square and broke out champagne bottles with shouts of victory. Hollande promised during his campaign [...]
For the past several days, the United Methodist Church has been meeting in Tampa, Florida for its General Convention that is held every four years. At this convention, the delegates approved a resolution calling for a boycott of Israeli products made in the West Bank. The assembly also rejected a resolution that would require [...]
The 5 key UNSC members also press Tehran to agree with UN nuclear watchdog on access to “relevant sites and information”; call on N. Korea to refrain from new nuke tests. The five permanent members of the UN Security Council put pressure on Iran on Thursday to allay international concern about its nuclear program, and [...]
I was recently challenged by a polite academic who claimed to be dumbfounded by the fact that I rejected as absurd his use of the term “Apartheid Wall” to refer to Israel’s security barrier fence. He demanded to know why I objected to the term, and what I thought was a more appropriate name for [...]
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