Obama, Jordanian king talk Middle East
President Obama discussed resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict with Jordanian King Abdullah II. More ▸
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Jewish network launched in Middle East
By Marcy OsterA Middle East-based network delivering Jewish and Israeli-themed programming has been launched. More ▸
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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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Israel Will ‘examine’ French Cease-fire Proposal
The Israeli government will “examine” a French cease-fire proposal, according to reports. French foreign minister, Bernard Kouchner, reportedly spoke with Israel’s Defense Minister Ehud Barak Tuesday about a French, “48-hour cease-fire proposal” according to diplomatic sources cited by the French Press Agency, AFP. Though the French suggestion “did not seem to raise enthusiasm” on the… More ▸
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Specter Carries Message from Israel to Syria
U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter carried a message from Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to Syrian President Bashar Assad. Specter (R-Pa.) met Sunday with Olmert in Israel, where he said he “got a review of the Syrian negotiations” from the Israeli prime minister, the Jerusalem Post reported. He left Israel Monday, and refused to discuss the… More ▸
