February 12, 2012

Maryland county suspends sister-city talks with Beit Shemesh

A community in Maryland has suspended negotiations over a sister-city agreement with Beit Shemesh following violence in the Israeli city against women by haredi Orthodox residents.

By Marcy Oster February 12, 2012 8:29 pm

Iron Dome, career officers on chopping block after IDF funding shortfall

The Israeli military reportedly will make serious cutbacks due to a shortfall in funds.

February 12, 2012 8:06 pm

Threats to cut Egypt assistance could impact Israel, U.S. influence in Mideast

If U.S. aid to Egypt is cut amid deteriorating relations between Washington and Cairo, a crucial lever of U.S. influence in the region would be gone, with implications not just for Israel-Egypt relations but for America’s ability to contain Iran.

February 12, 2012 7:54 pm