President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday announced his intention to again make a bid at the United Nations to upgrade the status of Palestine to "a state under occupation." "When we go to the UN, we will say we are a state under occupation,"...
Egypt’s Offensive in Sinai Coordinated With Israel, Not Violating Treaty
Egypt said Saturday that its military offensive in the Sinai Peninsula is coordinated with Israel and doesn't violate the two nations' peace treaty. Early last month the Egyptian government cracked down with heavy military reinforcements in the Sinai following a...
Israeli DM: Military Ready to ‘Conquer and Rule’ Gaza Strip
Israeli DM: Military Ready to ‘Conquer and Rule’ Gaza Strip | Might just reoccupy ‘parts’ of the Strip
Rumored Bibi Tantrum to US Amb. Did Occur, Says US Rep.
A much-talked about and rumored diplomatic confrontation between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the American ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro did, in fact, unravel into an unusually sharp shouting match, according to Rep. Mike Rogers. Rogers (R-MI) is...
Israeli Leaders Dial Back Iran War Rhetoric After Meetings With US Military Officials
After being briefed by top US military officials, the two top Israeli leaders that have been pushing for war on Iran suggested Obama's hardline postures and militarism in the Middle East may have eliminated the need for a preemptive Israeli strike on Iran. Secretary...
Scared of Leaks, Netanyahu Mulls Forcing Cabinet to Take Polygraphs
Scared of Leaks, Netanyahu Mulls Forcing Cabinet to Take Polygraphs | Cancels cabinet meeting, promises investigation
Netanyahu Angrily Breaks Up Key Cabinet Meeting on Iran, Citing Leaks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu angrily broke up a key cabinet meeting on Iran on Wednesday, accusing one participant of leaking details of the secretive meetings to the press. Israel's Security Cabinet meeting convened on Tuesday to discuss regional...
After US Rebuke, Israel Scrambles to Climb Down From War Rhetoric
After US Rebuke, Israel Scrambles to Climb Down From War Rhetoric | Israeli Army shuffle seen as evidence attack isn’t imminent
Israeli Envoy Denies Condemning Republicans
Israeli Envoy Denies Condemning Republicans | DNC chairwoman claims Oren blasted GOP as ‘dangerous for Israel’
Israeli Settlers Attack Catholic Monastery in ‘Price Tag’ Strike
Israeli Settlers Attack Catholic Monastery in ‘Price Tag’ Strike | Church urges Israel to change ‘culture of contempt’