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US queries Israel's toilet-paper rules for Gaza - Reuters Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:26:36 GMT

BBC News

US queries Israel's toilet-paper rules for Gaza Reuters By Adam Entous JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The United States is protesting to Israel over seemingly random restrictions on deliveries to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip of harmless goods such as soap and toilet paper, diplomats said Wednesday. ... US official: Obama won't cut military aid to Israel Ha'aretz "Israel violated child rights in Gaza" PRESS TV Hamas says new Israeli offensive to inflame Middle East Xinhua AFP - Reuters all 685 news articles

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US, Israel Disagree on Iran Arms Threat - Washington Post Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:01:20 GMT

Boston Globe

US, Israel Disagree on Iran Arms Threat Washington Post, United States Amos Yadlin, Israel's chief of military intelligence, told cabinet ministers, according to a senior Israeli official briefing reporters in Jerusalem. "Iran continues to stockpile hundreds of kilograms of low-level enriched uranium and hopes to use the ... Israel Cautions US on Talking to Iran U.S. News & World Report Iran 'has no bomb-grade uranium' BBC News WILLIAMS: Obama energy plan not ready for Iran-Israel clash Washington Times Christian Science Monitor - United Press International all 979 news articles

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Blame the 'Lobby' - Washington Post Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:39:01 GMT

BBC News

Blame the 'Lobby' Washington Post, United States Yes, Mr. Freeman was referring to Americans who support Israel -- and his statement was a grotesque libel. For the record, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee says that it took no formal position on Mr. Freeman's appointment and undertook no ... Freeman blames ‘Israel lobby’ for withdrawal Jewish Telegraphic Agency Freeman blames 'Israel lobby' for NIC ouster Jerusalem Post Chas Freeman Takes Shots on Way Out FOXNews The Jewish Journal of greater L.A - HULIQ all 437 news articles

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Rep. Israel won't seek earmarks for for-profits - Newsday Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:14:37 GMT

FOXNews

Rep. Israel won't seek earmarks for for-profits Newsday, NY Steve Israel is taking President Barack Obama's call for earmark reform to heart - the Huntington Democrat said Wednesday he will no longer seek earmarks that direct federal funds to for-profit companies. That does not mean he will seek no earmarks. ... Video: Lieberman: Obama Off to 'very Good Start' The Associated Press First thoughts: Becoming John McCain MSNBC all 3,047 news articles

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ISRAEL: First rocket-free play center - Los Angeles Times Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:50:43 GMT

ABC News

ISRAEL: First rocket-free play center Los Angeles Times, CA Given the choice, Sderot probably would have preferred to be known for the successful musicians it produced. But its proximity to Gaza has kept the small, southern town under constant threat of Kassam rockets and atop of the news. ... For Israel, Sderot Symbolizes Conflict Washington Post NJ lawmaker to Israel: Expand aid to Gazans New Jersey Jewish News Israeli kids get rocket-proofed indoor playground The Associated Press Jewish Telegraphic Agency - New York Times all 85 news articles

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Assad: Direct Israel talks possible if US mediates - Ha'aretz Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:33:32 GMT

Ha'aretz

Assad: Direct Israel talks possible if US mediates Ha'aretz, Israel By Yoav Stern, Haaretz Correspondent Syrian President Bashar Assad said his country could engage in direct peace negotiations with Israel if the United States acted as a mediator, according to an interview published on Wednesday. ... Obama Administration Overhauls US Mideast Policy Voice of America Farkash: 'Peace more likely with Syria than PA' Jerusalem Post The Many Obstacles to Peace in the Middle East New York Times AFP - Times Online all 239 news articles

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Israel arrests 24 Palestinians in West Bank - Xinhua Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:58:05 GMT

Voice of America

Israel arrests 24 Palestinians in West Bank Xinhua, China The Israeli army storms the West Bank neighborhoods on daily basis to conduct searching in the houses. The arrest campaigns mainly target what Israel calls wanted activist though irrelevant civilians were also being rounded up in these raids. Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian in West Bank Reuters Traveling in Israel, Part 1 Log Cabin Democrat The case for 'responsible citizenship' in Israel Jewish Community Voice Ynetnews - Voice of America all 237 news articles

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World Briefing | Middle East Israel: Court Blocks Rights Activist ... - New York Times Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:00:19 GMT

The Associated Press

World Briefing | Middle East Israel: Court Blocks Rights Activist ... New York Times, United States By AP PRIZE The Supreme Court barred a Palestinian activist on Tuesday from traveling to Amsterdam to receive a human rights prize. The activist, Shawan Jabarin, the director of the Palestinian organization Al Haq, had hoped to travel to the ... Israel bans Palestinian activist from travel The Associated Press Israel Blocks Rights Defender's Travel Human Rights Watch (Communiqué de presse) Israeli Supreme Court bars Palestinian activist from traveling to ... International Middle East Media Center The Associated Press all 244 news articles

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World Briefing | Europe Germany: Warrant for US Resident Accused ... - New York Times Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:42:02 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

World Briefing | Europe Germany: Warrant for US Resident Accused ... New York Times, United States He was extradited to Israel in 1986 after he was accused of being “Ivan the Terrible,” a guard at the Treblinka death camp. He was sentenced to death, but the Israeli Supreme Court overturned his conviction when new evidence showed another man was ... Analysis: Belated justice still delivers a powerful message Jerusalem Post US in touch with Germany over 'Ivan' arrest warrant AFP Arrest warrant issued for Demjanjuk Jewish Telegraphic Agency Bloomberg - Ha'aretz all 408 news articles

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Pope to skip Holocaust museum on trip to Israel, envoy says - CNN Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:09:51 GMT

Boston Globe

Pope to skip Holocaust museum on trip to Israel, envoy says CNN By Izzy Lemberg JERUSALEM (CNN) -- Pope Benedict XVI will not visit Israel's Holocaust museum when he makes his first trip to the region as pope in May, though he will visit a memorial that is part of the site, his ambassador to Israel said Tuesday. ... Video: Pope to Visit Holy Land in May The Associated Press Pope to visit Muslim, Jewish sites in Mideast trip The Associated Press Pope to visit Israel United Press International Reuters - AFP all 640 news articles