Thu, August 11, 2011 Av 11, 5771
FM says Turkish PM will not make do with an apology since he demands ending Gaza blockade; Army Radio reports U.S. secured an Israel-Turkey reconciliation deal but Netanyahu backed out at last minute.
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Israel’s creative class has had enough. The nation-wide protest against a political system run by parasites that disenfranchises the productive classes is only gaining momentum.
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Foreign Minister says some of those taking part in Israel's social protests are 'opportunists,' Israel is a 'stable democracy' with a lot to 'be proud of'; Shimon Peres meets with head of Benjamin Netanyahu's new team appointed to deal with protesters' demands.
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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opens with gains but trend quickly reversed; stocks and bonds associated with Israel's 'tycoons' end trading with double-digit loss on Wednesday.
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French government believes assassination of General Muhammad Suleiman was an inside job that occurred in 'classic mafia fashion', believes President Assad directly behind the killing.
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Tehran's decision to name street after pro-Palestinian activist crushed by bulldozer in Gaza marks first time since 1979 revolution that Iranian state named after a U.S. national.
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Interior minister gives final authorization to build 1,600 new apartments in Ramat Shlomo neighborhood, due to approve 2,700 more apartments in coming days.
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Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says at least 100 people arrested in Saraqeb, which has been seeing daily demonstrations demanding the removal of President Assad after nightly Ramadan prayers.
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Flug, who survived Auschwitz and two other concentration camps, dedicated his life to fight for reparations for Holocaust survivors.
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Anti-government activists report 19 killed in Homs; Syra security forces tanks return to central city of Hama a day after they reportedly withdrawn.
1 commentsSecurity source in Lebanon says initial investigation shows that the blast, which was a result of a hand grenade.
1 commentsSyria ambassador UN blasts Europeans, accuses them of 'manipulating truth'; compares riots in U.K. to Syria uprisings.
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Israeli sources deny reports by the Associated Press reported Israel and Arab countries agreed to hold a conference hosted by the International Atomic Agency.
3 commentsDiplomat says that Israel, PA should continue security cooperation and avoid steps that could deteriorate into violence.
22 commentsPresident Peres tells visiting U.S. congressional delegation that both sides understand that negotiations must resume before UN General Assembly session next month.
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Homeless protesters in Holon burn tires and block roads after being ordered to dismantle tents; first Arab protest held in Haifa.
5 commentsProtesters plan to gather in major cities wearing white masks to symbolize discriminated and underpaid workers.
10 commentsArguments in appeals process of Katsav rape case continue for second day at Supreme Court.
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Tel Aviv-Jaffa study evaluates property owners' concerns, ahead of affordable housing plan which would severely limit potential buyers.
0 commentsCompany's future finally decided at a tripartite meeting between Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz, Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Histadrut Labor Federation Chairman Ofer Eini.
0 commentsFacelift won't bring back Haredi shoppers, ban will simply apply to new chain too, clarifies source near rabbis.
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The influence of Israel, and Israelis, on a Japanese-born choreographer produced the dance piece 'Flood.'
0 commentsItalian shoes and bags from a Tel Aviv boutique are fashionable, comfortable and whimsical.
0 commentsLocal beaches will soon be rated by international criteria as Israel prepares to join the Blue Flag program operating in over 40 other countries.
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Porous defense yields game's first three goals.
1 commentsFacebook helped another solidarity group for the tent protest take off, and it rarely slowed down.
0 commentsWhen Schwartz returned to practice recently, she felt pains in her back and leg, both of which she had previously injured.
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Israel to build thousands of new housing units in East Jerusalem
105 commentsBritain denies entry to Israeli rabbi who advocated killing of non-Jews
98 commentsIDF concerned UN vote on Palestinian state may lead to tensions with Syria
56 commentsLieberman: Israeli apology for Gaza flotilla raid would not improve Turkey ties
56 commentsBarak warns Israeli ministers: Sanctions could lead to the Palestinian Authority's collapse
45 commentsLieberman: Israel should cut all ties with Palestinian Authority
211 commentsEU diplomats: Israel's national security adviser reprimanded us over our critical policy
204 commentsEU slams Israel’s decision to build new East Jerusalem housing project
152 commentsU.S. 'deeply concerned' by Israel's approval of East Jerusalem construction plans
139 commentsIsrael to build thousands of new housing units in East Jerusalem
105 commentsIDF concerned UN vote on Palestinian state may lead to tensions with Syria
56 commentsBarak warns Israeli ministers: Sanctions could lead to the Palestinian Authority's collapse
45 commentsBritain denies entry to Israeli rabbi who advocated killing of non-Jews
98 commentsIsrael to build thousands of new housing units in East Jerusalem
105 commentsPartly cloudy
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