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British journalist released from Hamas custody - Ynet

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:04:01 +0100

Paul Martin, accused of 'defaming image of Palestinian people,' handed over to British diplomats who drive him out of Gaza. 'My release great victory for the freedom of the media,' he says

Biden and Mitchell Kick-Start Peace Talks - Totally Jewish

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:04:01 +0100

The vice president of the United States arrived in the Middle East this week to kick-start peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Both sides have agreed to indirect talks mediated by the US after discussions broke down in 2008.

Construction bids issued in West Bank settlement - Ynet

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:04:01 +0100

East Jerusalem building plan leads to diplomatic row; similar move undertaken during Biden's visit to Israel. Elkana council head publishes tender to build new neighborhoods, says 'US vice president's visit has nothing to do with issuing auction. We do not belong to United States'

NYT: Israel's construction green light 'slap in face' - Ynet

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:04:01 +0100

Scan of world newspapers' coverage of Israel's decision to authorize 1,600 new housing units in east Jerusalem reveal harsh criticism, amazement at diplomatic ineptness. New York Times does not spare Obama and Biden of criticism. Guardian: Apologies are weasel words

European Parliament endorses Goldstone Gaza report - JewishJournal.com

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:04:02 +0100

The European Parliament on Wednesday urged its 27-member states to monitor the Israeli and Palestinian probes into alleged war crimes committed during last year's late-winter conflict in Gaza.

The resolution backed the findings of a UN-appointed expert panel chaired by South African Judge Richard Goldstone, which concluded that both sides committed war crimes and possible crimes against humanity during the war that began in December 2008 and ended in January 2009.

European Parliament endorses Goldstone Gaza report - JewishJournal.com

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:04:02 +0100

European Parliament backs Goldstone report - Ynet

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:04:02 +0100

EU endorses UN report on Gaza war, calls for probe into alleged war crimes, removal of Israeli imposed blockade on Strip

Obama Plans Imposed Solution - Arutz Sheva Opinion

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:04:01 +0100

Obama has his hands full in the US. So-if things don't go according to [the Saudi] plan, there is always recourse to the UN. The worst case scenario.

UN chief: East Jerusalem housing plan undermines peace efforts - Ynet

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:04:01 +0100

In response to Interior Ministry's approval of plan to build 1,600 units in Ramat Shlomo, Ban issues statement saying, 'Settlement activity undermines any movement towards viable peace process.' Kadima: This is new level of political stupidity

Ban, Ashton going to Gaza from Israel - JewishJournal.com

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:04:01 +0100

Israel will allow the U.N.'s secretary-general and a top European Union official to enter the Gaza Strip from Israel.

Ban Ki-moon of the United Nations and Catherine Ashton, the EU's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, will be allowed to enter Gaza through border crossings with Israel, an exception to Israel's current, but unwritten, policy of preventing foreign officials who visit Israel from crossing into Gaza.

Both officials are scheduled to visit the region next week.

Palestinians: East Jerusalem build plan ends Mideast peace talks - JewishJournal.com

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:04:01 +0100

Israel's decision to approve new East Jerusalem houses effectively prevents any peace negotiations from taking place, the Palestinian Authority said on Tuesday, following an Interior Ministry statement released earlier authorizing 1,600 new housing units.

UN's Weak Response to Muslim Slaughter of Christians - Arutz Sheva News

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:04:01 +0100

Hundreds of Christians were brutally slaughtered with axes and knives by a Muslim Nigerian mob on Sunday. The UN called for "restraint."

Biden to Peres: Iran isolated more than ever before - Ynet

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:04:01 +0100

In Jerusalem, US vice president says Iran isolated domestically, internationally; says indirect talks may help Israel, Palestinian overcome mistrust. Israeli president says Iran should be banned from UN

Israel Backs Down on UN Official's Visit to Gaza - Arutz Sheva News

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:04:01 +0100

Israel has banned entry of senior UN officials into Gaza since the Cast Lead campaign against error ? until now. Ban Ki-Moon will visit there.

Israel will allow UN chief to visit Gaza Strip - Ynet

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:04:01 +0100

Ban Ki-moon, European Union's high representative of foreign affairs will be able to visit Gaza Strip, which has been under Israeli blockade since 2007

Israel okays new West Bank settler homes - France24 - Middle East

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:04:03 +0100

Israel has given the green light for the building of 112 new homes in a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank despite a partial moratorium on such construction, a minister said on Monday.

The expansion came to light as US Vice President Joe Biden arrived in the region a day after the Palestinians agreed to indirect talks with Israel while warning that further settlement growth threatened the peace process.

Bolton: Israel's Options ? Attack Iran or Accept Nuclear Power - Arutz Sheva News

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:04:01 +0100

John Bolton, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN, says Israel has just two choices: attack Iran's nuclear facilities or accept nuclear Iran.

Barak: Iran not existential threat on Israel - Ynet

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:04:01 +0100

Defense minister tells Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Israel working to prevent Iran from becoming threat. Regarding peace process with Palestinians Barak says, 'It will not be easy'

Palestinians: indirect talks last chance for peace - Ynet

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:04:01 +0100

Top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat tells Israel Army Radio: 'Relationship has deteriorated to stage where US is trying to save peace process with last attempt to see if it can be tool to make decisions between Palestinians, Israelis'

Barak, US envoy Mitchell discuss peace process - Ynet

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:04:01 +0100

'Excellent' Tel Aviv meeting focuses on expected resumption of Israel-Palestinian negotiations, VP Biden's visit to region