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'Obama and Biden, Hands Off Jerusalem!" Says Likud MK Danon - Arutz Sheva News

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:04:01 +0100

Vocal nationalist Knesset member tours planned neighborhood in Ramat Shlomo, says construction in capital is a matter of national consensus.

Video: Peres in Bnei Brak - Arutz Sheva News

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:04:01 +0100

President Shimon Peres visited the renowned Ponovezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. Watch it on video.

Jerusalem row clouds Biden visit - BBC News | World Edition

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:04:02 +0100

US Vice-President Joe Biden meets Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, with discussions dominated by Israeli plans for 1,600 more homes in East Jerusalem.

Call to Demote Arab MK as Knesset Speaker - Arutz Sheva News

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

MK Ben-Ari demands that Arab MK Tibi be suspended from his position as Deputy Knesset Speaker after he called pre-State Jewish heroes ?terrorists.?

ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT: Biden to meet Abbas as settlements cloud peace hopes - France24 - Middle East

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:04:02 +0100

A day after US Vice President Joe Biden condemned Israeli plans to build 1,600 new settlement homes, Biden is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Wednesday amid mounting Palestinian anger over the latest Israeli expansion plans.

PM demanded no surprises from Yishai during Biden visit - Ynet

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:04:01 +0100

After approving construction of 1,600 housing units in east J'lem during US vice president's visit, interior minister claims timing coincidental, but Ynet learns Netanyahu repeatedly demanded Yishai follow matter to prevent any embarrassment

White House condemns east Jerusalem building - Ynet

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:04:02 +0100

US angered by Interior Minister Eli Yishai's decision to approve construction of 1,600 housing units in Ramat Shlomo. Vice President Biden: Move undermines trust

Knesset, Emunah Mark International Women's Day - Arutz Sheva News

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:04:01 +0100

International Women's Day marked by Knesset with special session and conference of religious Zionist women. Not all are aware of the day's origin.

Brazil's president to visit Middle East - JewishJournal.com

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

The president of Brazil, who has sparked controversy by his continued relationship with Iran, will visit Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority.

Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva will be the first president from the largest Latin American country to visit Israel in an official capacity. A statement released last week by Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim indicates that the president may present a new peace initiative during his visit, scheduled for March 14-18.

Since his election, Silva has tried to position Brazil as a mediator in the Middle East, having hosted Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in 2009. He has stated that he supports both Israel's right to exist and an independent Palestinian state.

Civil union bill advances to Knesset - JewishJournal.com

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

A Knesset committee approved the advancement of a civil union bill to the floor of the Israeli parliament.

The Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee authorized the bill to advance for a second and third reading in the Knesset next week.

Netanyahu Hears Warnings re: Indirect Talks With PA - Arutz Sheva News

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

With Joe Biden in Israel and indirect "proximity" talks with the PA on tap, party colleagues warn Netanyahu not to cede Israel's vital interests.

Talks with Syria' Turkey Says Israel Agreed but Israel Denies - Arutz Sheva News

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:04:01 +0100

Erdogan reportedly said Israel agreed to Syrian talks; Israel denied it, but said it will consider it. Netanyahu has questioned Turkey's bias.

ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT: Biden confirms Washington will uphold ?Israeli security' - France24 - World

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:04:01 +0100

US Vice-President Joe Biden confirmed the US would defend Israeli security at a press conference with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, as a fresh effort to revive peace talks got underway. Biden will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday.

Meretz MK: Pared down civil marriage bill 'political bluff' - Ynet

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

Following debate on conversion law, another issue of religion and state addressed: civil marriage. After bill passes preliminary reading, Knesset committee discusses current version. Horowitz: Law discriminates against same-sex couples. MK Molla: Bill is civil marriage between Shas, Yisrael Beiteinu

MK Hotovely's Plan to Solve Crisis: Aliyah and Rights for Arabs - Arutz Sheva News

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:04:01 +0100

Likud MK Hotovely says the nationalist camp has to start looking at Arabs as human beings and grant them rights while encouraging Jewish aliyah.

Salam Fayyad: The Palestinian with a plan for statehood - JewishJournal.com

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:04:02 +0100

Pundits and politicians have taken recently to comparing Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad to Israel's founding father, David Ben-Gurion.

No less a figure than President Shimon Peres, one of Ben-Gurion's foremost disciples, is the latest Israeli leader to offer the accolade.

The reason is simple: Like Ben-Gurion, Fayyad is building institutions of statehood.

Will Biden bridge gap between Israel, Palestinians' - Ynet

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:04:01 +0100

Senior PA official says Palestinians feel American willingness to pressure Israel is limited. Six of Netanyahu's seven senior ministers believe current Palestinian leadership is incapable of meeting Jewish state's demands. US vice president set to try to overcome mistrust between sides

Turkey rejects Israel earthquake aid - JewishJournal.com

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

Turkey turned down Israel's offer of aid following an earthquake in the east of the country.

The earthquake registering 6.0 on the Richter scale that struck early Monday has killed 41 villagers in eastern Turkey and injured 50, according to reports.

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak reportedly instructed his staff to find ways that Israel could help in the aftermath, but Turkey reportedly refused the aid, saying it has the experience to handle the disaster.

In August 1999, Israel sent a 250-member rescue and recovery team and a field hospital to Turkey following an earthquake measuring 7.4 that killed 18,000.

Relations between Israel and Turkey have been strained in recent months, especially since the Gaza war last winter.

IDF: Sanctions will have limited effect on Iran - Ynet

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

Senior Military Intelligence officer tells Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that applying international sanctions against Islamic Republic may take months, prove only partially effective

Hanged Underground Fighters to be Remembered - Arutz Sheva News

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

Knesset to hold ceremonious session in memory of the 12 Jewish pre-State underground fighters whom the British sentenced to death by hanging.