Iran-IAEA Talks ‘Constructive,’ as US-Israel Keep Aggressive Postures

The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) three day negotiations with the Iranian government were “constructive,” according to Iranian news media. “The negotiations between the two sides were held in a positive and constructive atmosphere,” an IAEA official was reported as saying. The two sides agreed to hold additional talks in the future. The IAEA inspectors [...]

Israeli Government Moves to Subsidize Settlers, Legalize Outposts

In an effort to appeal to right-wing sentiments ahead of an election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has reinstated subsidies for Jewish settlers in the West Bank and appointed a panel in an attempt to legalize illegal settlements. Years ago, Israel halted generous financial incentives encouraging Israelis to settle in occupied Palestinian territory. But this [...]

Israeli Policy, Court Rulings Violate Law & Undermine Palestinian Rights

Israel’s high court has made several recent decisions that “aim to legitimize clear violations of Israel’s international legal obligations” and undermine human rights, Human Rights Watch said Monday. In one decision this month, the court upheld the constitutionality of the Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law, which bans the entry into Israel of Palestinians from the [...]

Israeli Officials: Attack on Iran Must Come ‘By Summer’

Israeli Officials: Attack on Iran Must Come ‘By Summer’ | Attack would start a big war, but would it damage Iran’s nuclear program?

Israeli DM: World Must Move Against Iran Before Military Strike ‘Too Late’

Israeli DM: World Must Move Against Iran Before Military Strike ‘Too Late’ | Speculation grows about oft-threatened Israeli attack

Designed to Reject? Israel Presents Wall as Border

Designed to Reject? Israel Presents Wall as Border | Offer seemingly aimed at staving off future criticism

Israeli Finance Minister Pushes Naval, Aerial Blockade of Iran

Israeli Finance Minister Pushes Naval, Aerial Blockade of Iran | ‘No one can go out’ insists Steinitz

‘Anonymous Palestine’ Attacks Israeli Websites

‘Anonymous Palestine’ Attacks Israeli Websites | ‘Free Palestine’ written on ‘Israel Festival’ website

Saudi Official Calls for Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone in Mideast

A prominent member of the Saudi royal family has called for a nuclear weapons-free zone in the Middle East, warning of the potential for a nuclear arms race in the region. Prince Turki Al Faisal urged the five permanent U.N. Security Council members to guarantee a nuclear security umbrella for Mideast countries that agree to a nuclear [...]

Abbas Confirms: Israel Peace Talks Over

Abbas Confirms: Israel Peace Talks Over | No progress in latest round of negotiations