Latest in Tag: Israel Highlight
Latest in Tag: Israel
Activists, politicians condemn Prawer Plan
Protests planned outside the Arab League; Arab Organisation for Human Rights condemns plan
Syria mortar fire hits Israeli-occupied Golan
Several Israeli tanks were stationed in the area.
Protests in Israel against Prawer Plan
The proposed plan will result in displacement of thousands of Arab Bedouins in the Naqab desert
Netanyahu worries about Egypt’s peace treaty
Israeli concerns raised due to the current events in Egypt
Hamas contacts Egyptian intelligence
Hamas calls on the Egyptian intelligence to take steps to help Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike
Israel urges its citizens to leave Sinai
Israel warns its nationals from travelling to Sinai and calls on those present to leave immediatelyIsrael warns its nationals from travelling to Sinai and calls on those present to leave immediately
Alleged spy network in court
The case has cast a shadow on the citizens of Sinai, with the region’s political parties rejecting the actions of those accused, pointing out the history of those in the region who have long stood up to defend Egypt.
Peace talks, but money speaks louder
Could new joint efforts between Palestinian and Israeli business leaders revitalize dialogue where previous initiatives have been unsuccessful?
Guard shoots Jew dead at Jerusalem’s Western Wall
An Israeli security guard shot dead a Jewish visitor at Jerusalem’s Western Wall, mistaking him for a Palestinian militant
Ashton returns to Egypt
The European Union high representative will meet Morsi to discuss Syria and relations with Ethiopia
The Wannabe
One of the few remaining benefits of living in Egypt these days is the ridiculous amount of entertainment that our Islamist rulers provide.  In a scene that’s beyond parody, a number of Islamists held a massive conference to support Syria, which in their world means “Let’s kill those Shi’a Infidels”. In the first ever display …
New Israel, Palestinian finance ministers in first talks
Both sides said that the initial aim was to relaunch regular meetings on technical issues such as crossing points; fuel, power and water supplies to the Palestinians; and payment for treatment of Palestinians in Israeli hospitals.
Egyptian imprisoned on suspicion of espionage
An Egyptian male, whose identity is unknown, is detained pending trial into allegations of espionage for Israel’s Mossad
Christian graves vandalised in cemetery: Israel police
Police said they suspected Jewish religious extremists of spraying the Hebrew-language insults at the site
Israel pushes plans for 1,100 W. Bank homes
Details of the plans emerged as US Secretary of State John Kerry makes an intensive effort to rekindle dormant peace talks
In Pictures: March led by PM Qandil on Jerusalem Day
The Muslim Brotherhood participates in the Global March to Jerusalem that marks the 46th anniversary of the occupation of eastern Jerusalem by Israeli forces.
UN Golan force in crisis after Austria pullout, casualties
The move by Austria is “significant” because it provides such a large amount of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) force
Syrian army retakes Golan frontier crossing
Its capture opens the way for forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to move on the central city of Homs
New arrivals on the shelves
A Pilgrim Soul: Memoirs
Rebels boosted as Assad forces close in on Qusayr
Rebels said hundreds of fighters had broken through army lines to join the battle.
Foreign minister condemns further Israeli settlements
Israeli settlements and policies towards Al-Aqsa mosque threaten path to peace, says foreign minister
Assad threatens Israel with renewed fighting
There was no immediate comment on Assad’s remarks from Israel
Assad implies Syria received Russia missiles: TV
Israel has warned it “will know what to do” if Russia delivers promised anti-aircraft missiles to its war-torn ally Syria
Israel to build 1,000 new homes in E. Jerusalem
The news came less than a week after Kerry’s latest round of talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders on his fourth visit to the region since he took office in February
Kerry back in Israel for peace push
Making his fourth trip to Israel since he began his tenure in February, Kerry was to head straight into talks with Netanyahu before travelling to Ramallah to meet Abbas
Police officers strike in solidarity with abducted personnel
Police officers demand a speedy resolution to the hostage crisis in the Sinai Peninsula
Survey results highlight negative outlook
Figures show dissatisfaction with democratic transition and overwhelming concern for better economic conditions
Arab delegation calls for Security Council meeting on Israel
The Egyptian delegate says the Arab bloc at the United Nations will take action if Israel continues to violate rights of Muslims and Christians
Abbas: Reconciliation with Hamas and elections are on the agenda
The head of the PLO stresses peaceful methods as the only way for Palestinians to get their state
CIA chief ‘in surprise Israel trip over Syria’
The CIA chief went straight into a meeting in Tel Aviv with Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon