Jewish network launched in Middle East
A Middle East-based network delivering Jewish and Israeli-themed programming has been launched. More ▸
Middle East
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Israeli, Turkish officials: Ties are steady
By Ron KampeasIsraeli and Turkish officials said relations remained good in the wake of a public falling-out between the countries’ leaders. More ▸
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Economic recovery to headline first 100 days
War is waging in the Middle East and Iran continues its pursuit of nuclear weapons, but Jewish organizations say they also will be focusing on several domestic items in the first 100 days of the Obama administration. More ▸
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Turkey’s harsh criticism of Israel raises questions
Does Turkey’s harsh criticism of Israel over the Gaza operation jeopardize Israel-Turkey ties and Turkey’s role as Middle East peace broker? More ▸
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Muslim leaders warn Britain’s Brown
By Daphna VardiMuslim leaders in Britain warned Gordon Brown of the dangerous effect of American policy in the Middle East. More ▸
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Brown: Basis for cease-fire can be found
By Daphna VardiGordon Brown called on the international community to help build the framework for an “immediate and sustainable cease-fire” in Gaza. More ▸
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Despite split on cease-fire, E.U.-Israeli ties stronger than ever
Despite public disagreements over the need for an immediate cease-fire, Israeli and European officials appear to be forging improved relations on several fronts. More ▸
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Iran Sets Up Court to Try Israelis
Iran has set up a court in Tehran to try Israelis for “genocide against humanity” committed in Gaza, according to reports. Israelis can be tried in absentia in the court, which was set up on the basis of a 1948 U.N. convention on the prevention of genocide to which Iran is a signatory, according to… More ▸
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Israeli Naval Ship Hits Gaza-bound Boat
An Israeli naval ship collided with a boat carrying activists and journalists attempting to reach Gaza. The boat, owned and operated by the International Solidarity Movement, which was also carrying more than three tons of medical aid, docked instead in Tyre, Lebanon, with a hole in its hull. Free Gaza Movement activists aboard the aid… More ▸
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Will Congress Listen to Liberal Pro-israel Groups’ Criticism of Gaza Operation?
In the first sign of a post-election struggle to set the American Jewish community’s Middle East agenda, a quartet of liberal pro-Israel groups is criticizing Jerusalem’s decision to launch retaliatory attacks against Gaza. J Street, Americans for Peace Now, Brit Tzedek v’Shalom and the Israel Policy Forum all issued statements defending Israel’s right to strike… More ▸
