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Israel begins handing over remains of 91 ‘militants’
Israel on Thursday began handing over the bodies of 91 Palestinians who were killed during anti-Israeli attacks, some of whom died over 40 years ago, officials on both sides said.
Israel on Thursday began handing over the bodies of 91 Palestinians who were killed during anti-Israeli attacks, some of whom died over 40 years ago, officials on both sides said.
29th May, 2012
Oil mixed amid Iran, eurozone concerns
Oil prices were mixed as investors weighed the eurozone's mounting debt woes with the prospect of a disruption to Middle East supplies
Oil prices were mixed as investors weighed the eurozone's mounting debt woes with the prospect of a disruption to Middle East supplies
25th May, 2012
Nuclear talks with Iran set to resume next month
Iran and six world powers have wrapped up talks, still far apart over how to oversee Tehran's atomic program but with resolve to keep dialogue going.
Iran and six world powers have wrapped up talks, still far apart over how to oversee Tehran's atomic program but with resolve to keep dialogue going.
23rd May, 2012
Ancient Bethlehem seal unearthed in Jerusalem
Archaeologists discover a 2,700-year-old seal that bears the inscription ''Bethlehem,'' believed to be the oldest artifact with the name of Jesus' traditional birthplace.
Archaeologists discover a 2,700-year-old seal that bears the inscription ''Bethlehem,'' believed to be the oldest artifact with the name of Jesus' traditional birthplace.
17th May, 2012
US to bolster Israel’s anti-rocket shield: Panetta
The United States plans to bolster an Israeli anti-rocket system with $70 million in assistance this year and more funding is likely in the future, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said.
The United States plans to bolster an Israeli anti-rocket system with $70 million in assistance this year and more funding is likely in the future, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said.
11th May, 2012
The Palestinian Bedouin refugees
UN agencies in the occupied West Bank reported last month that Israel destroyed 21 homes of Palestinian Bedouin refugees.
UN agencies in the occupied West Bank reported last month that Israel destroyed 21 homes of Palestinian Bedouin refugees.
28th April, 2012
Israeli ex-intel chief slams PM’s Iran stance
The former head of the Shin Bet security agency has accused the country's political leaders of exaggerating the effectiveness of a military strike against Iran.
The former head of the Shin Bet security agency has accused the country's political leaders of exaggerating the effectiveness of a military strike against Iran.
25th April, 2012
Israel army chief doubts Iran ready to build bomb
General Benny Gantz said Iran was going “step-by-step to the place where it will be able to decide if it wants to manufacture a nuclear bomb.
General Benny Gantz said Iran was going “step-by-step to the place where it will be able to decide if it wants to manufacture a nuclear bomb.
24th April, 2012
Israeli opposition chief fears binational state
Shaul Mofaz said Tuesday that the Jewish state faces the danger of being replaced by a binational Jewish-Arab entity if it fails to separate itself from the Palestinians
Shaul Mofaz said Tuesday that the Jewish state faces the danger of being replaced by a binational Jewish-Arab entity if it fails to separate itself from the Palestinians
24th April, 2012
Israel legalises three settlement outposts
Hagit Ofran of settlement watchdog Peace Now slammed the Israeli government for establishing new settlements in a deceitful way.
Hagit Ofran of settlement watchdog Peace Now slammed the Israeli government for establishing new settlements in a deceitful way.
21st April, 2012
Israelis told to leave Sinai over attacks fears
“All Iraelis in the Sinai are called upon to leave the region and return to Israel,” said a statement from the anti-terrorist bureau.
“All Iraelis in the Sinai are called upon to leave the region and return to Israel,” said a statement from the anti-terrorist bureau.
19th April, 2012
Israelis gather for Holocaust memorial ceremony
PM Netanyahu defended his likening of a nuclear-armed Iran to the Nazi Holocaust, on the eve of Israel's annual Holocaust Memorial Day.
PM Netanyahu defended his likening of a nuclear-armed Iran to the Nazi Holocaust, on the eve of Israel's annual Holocaust Memorial Day.
17th April, 2012
Barak says Israel never ruled out attacking Iran
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Tuesday his country has never promised the United States it would hold off from attacking Iran while nuclear talks were taking place.
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Tuesday his country has never promised the United States it would hold off from attacking Iran while nuclear talks were taking place.
17th April, 2012
Israeli officer strikes demonstrator with gun
An Israeli army officer is suspended after striking a demonstrator in the face with his gun.
An Israeli army officer is suspended after striking a demonstrator in the face with his gun.
16th April, 2012
Israel bans ‘flytilla’ activists but hundreds left in Europe
“We are not criminals,” the activist said. “We should all be able to fight – peacefully – for what we believe in.”
“We are not criminals,” the activist said. “We should all be able to fight – peacefully – for what we believe in.”
16th April, 2012
Obama says more Iran sanctions coming if talks drag
Responding to Israeli accusations that Tehran has been given a “freebie”, US President Obama warned of more sanctions if there is no breakthrough in nuclear talks.
Responding to Israeli accusations that Tehran has been given a “freebie”, US President Obama warned of more sanctions if there is no breakthrough in nuclear talks.
9th April, 2012
German author banned from entering Israel
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his government are the prime culprits for staging the instability: Günter Grass.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his government are the prime culprits for staging the instability: Günter Grass.
9th April, 2012
New blast hits Egypt gas pipeline serving Jordan, Israel
The blast took place in the northern Sinai at the entrance of the Mediterranean coastal town of Al-Arish.
The blast took place in the northern Sinai at the entrance of the Mediterranean coastal town of Al-Arish.
8th April, 2012
Hamas hangs Gazan for ‘collaborating’ with Israel
It was the first time this year that the Islamist movement had carried out an execution of someone accused of “collaborating” with the Israelis.
It was the first time this year that the Islamist movement had carried out an execution of someone accused of “collaborating” with the Israelis.
5th April, 2012
Arab singer captures Israeli hearts
A young Arab woman who won a popular Israeli music competition has captured hearts in Israel, a country where Arab and Jews relations are usually fraught with tension.
A young Arab woman who won a popular Israeli music competition has captured hearts in Israel, a country where Arab and Jews relations are usually fraught with tension.
4th April, 2012
Iran ‘advises’ Arab neighbours against missile shield
TEHRAN: Iranian Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi on Wednesday “advised” neighbouring Arab states in the Gulf not to adopt a missile…
TEHRAN: Iranian Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi on Wednesday “advised” neighbouring Arab states in the Gulf not to adopt a missile…
30th March, 2012
Iran opposes all interference in Syria, says Khamenei
The Islamic Republic supported popular uprisings in Egypt, Libya and Yemen last year but has steadfastly supported Syrian President Bashar al-Assad against a year-old uprising.
The Islamic Republic supported popular uprisings in Egypt, Libya and Yemen last year but has steadfastly supported Syrian President Bashar al-Assad against a year-old uprising.
30th March, 2012
Israel on high alert for mass Land Day demos
JERUSALEM:Israeli police and troops were on high alert on Friday ahead of a raft of Land Day protests across Israel…
JERUSALEM:Israeli police and troops were on high alert on Friday ahead of a raft of Land Day protests across Israel…
26th March, 2012
Israeli jews prefer preemptive strike to nuclear Iran: poll
Nearly two-thirds of Israeli Jews believe that a nuclear-armed Iran would be worse than the consequences of an Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic.
Nearly two-thirds of Israeli Jews believe that a nuclear-armed Iran would be worse than the consequences of an Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic.
20th March, 2012
Iran says will hit back at any attack by Israel, US
TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned on Tuesday his country would hit back at any attack by the…
TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned on Tuesday his country would hit back at any attack by the…
18th March, 2012
Iran parliament speaker says Israel won’t attack
Iran's parliament speaker on Saturday compared Israel to a barking dog that won't dare attack the Islamic republic over its controversial nuclear program.
Iran's parliament speaker on Saturday compared Israel to a barking dog that won't dare attack the Islamic republic over its controversial nuclear program.
17th March, 2012
India links Delhi blast on Israeli to Thai attack
NEW DELHI: Indian police say a bomb attack on an Israeli diplomat’s wife in India is connected to a failed…
NEW DELHI: Indian police say a bomb attack on an Israeli diplomat’s wife in India is connected to a failed…
16th March, 2012
Israel takes concerns about Iran to key partner China
Israel on Friday took its concern about Iran's nuclear programme to one of Iran's main partners, China, and hinted it could launch a preemptive attack on the Islamic Republic despite repeated calls by China to allow diplomacy to take its course.
Israel on Friday took its concern about Iran's nuclear programme to one of Iran's main partners, China, and hinted it could launch a preemptive attack on the Islamic Republic despite repeated calls by China to allow diplomacy to take its course.
14th March, 2012
Fragile Gaza truce holds as Israel warns on Iran
JERUSALEM: A fragile truce that ended four days of violence between Israel and Gaza militants appeared to be largely holding…
JERUSALEM: A fragile truce that ended four days of violence between Israel and Gaza militants appeared to be largely holding…
14th March, 2012
Palestinian children being traumatised in Israeli jails
The vast majority suffer nightmares, bed-wetting and anxiety after their release, said a report.
The vast majority suffer nightmares, bed-wetting and anxiety after their release, said a report.
