Israel

Obama on peace talks: Stop talking about talking, and start talking

Instead of announcing renewed peace talks, President Obama at a meeting in New York with the Israeli and Palestinian leaders was reduced to delivering a polite kick to both leaders’ backsides.

Blair: Shalit release would help restart talks

Securing the release of Gilad Shalit would greatly facilitate the resumption of peace negotiations, Tony Blair said.

E. Jerusalem Arab killed after running checkpoint

An Israeli Arab from eastern Jerusalem was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers after running a checkpoint near Bethlehem.

Saudi envoy: No peace without Israeli concessions

In Jewish critiques, Goldstone disappears from his own report

Right-wing activists put up protest tent

Israel counts 24th swine flu death

Barak: Palestinians could miss ‘huge opportunity’

Rosh Hashanah rain sets record

Ahmadinejad likes irking West with Holocaust denial

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