US Launches Direct Mideast Peace Talks
 
Secretary Clinton: "By being here today, you each have taken an important step toward freeing your peoples from the shackles of a history we cannot change, and moving toward a future of peace and dignity that only you can create."

Joint press conference with President Obama and PM Netanyahu
 
President Barack Obama : "The tragedy that we saw yesterday where people were gunned down on the street by terrorists who are purposely trying to undermine these talks is an example of what we're up against."

Obama Urges Israel, Palestinians to Seize Opportunity for Peace
 

Behind the Headlines: The resumption of direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians
 

“We will do everything to catch the murderers”
 
Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi discussed yesterday’s attack during which four Israelis were shot dead near Hebron

Extended bilateral meeting between Israel and Canada held in Jerusalem
 
The meetings provided an opportunity for comprehensive discussions on a range of regional and international issues, including Iran's role in Latin America.

Updated Travel Warnings Ahead of Upcoming Jewish Holidays
 
No new travel warnings have been issued; the following merely underscores the current situation.

The ABCs of NBC
 
The IDF’s Combat Engineering Corps has begun a new initiative to train future IDF company commanders in how to confront nuclear, biological, and chemical threats.

Maj. Gen. Dangot: Humanitarian Aid to the Gaza Strip is Harmed by Hamas
 
Major General Eitan Dangot testified before the Turkel Committee, saying there is a direct correlation between rockets fired at Israel and aid transferred into the Gaza Strip

US Launches New Mideast Peace Talks
 

Israeli Performers Boycott Settlement Theaters
 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his Cabinet Sunday that the Israeli government does not need to provide funding to the performers taking part in the boycott.

Mideast Peace Talks to Restart
 
U.S. Middle East envoy George Mitchell said the direct talks will likely move after the opening meeting in Washington to a venue in the region.

Direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians to resume in Washington
 
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Jordan's King Abdullah II would also join the talks, which have been suspended since December 2008.

DM Barak meets with Quartet envoy Tony Blair
 
Next week talks are expected to begin in Washington, and we are all genuinely hopeful that a way will be found to move forward.

UN Presses Israel on Nuclear Program
 

Predicting the Future: Chemical Warfare
 
Head of the Center for Atomic, Biological and Chemical Warfare anticipates the IDF's current emphasis on ABCW preparedness will continue to grow.

Defense Minister Recommends Maj. Gen. Yoav Galant as Next Chief of Staff
 
Defense Minister Ehud Barak announced his recommendation of GOC Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Yoav Galant as next Chief of Staff

“The Lebanese flotilla is a pure provocation”
 
Defense Minister Ehud Barak described the latest flotilla expected to leave Lebanon in the coming days as "another unnecessary act of provocation"

Netanyahu Calls Peace With Palestinians Difficult, But Possible
 

Mosque Plan Ignites Debate About Religious Freedom, Commemoration of 9/11
 

IDF Weighs Allowing Israeli to Tour Palestinian Cities
 
While the move would be a boon to the Palestinian economy, Central Command still has reservations about the security situation.

Tehran announces construction of new enrichment plant for next year
 
Tehran also announced that it will start operating the Bushehr nuclear reactor in the coming weeks

IAF Responds to Mortar Fire in Gaza Strip
 
In Response to Mortar Fire Causing Injuries to IDF Soldiers, IAF Targets Smuggling Tunnels, Weapons Manufacturing Site and Terror Tunnel in Gaza Strip

Obama: 'No Regrets' About Comments on Mosque Near 'Ground Zero'
 

Terrorist Responsible for Death of IDF Officer and Soldier was Killed
 
Islamic Jihadist responsible for the deaths of an IDF officer and soldier in March 2010 was killed in a thwarted terrorist attack against Israel

Opinion poll finds support for nuclear-armed Iran in Arab world
 
Among the most striking findings is that US President Obama’s popularity in the Arab world has declined sharply over the past 12 months, and only 20 percent of those surveyed approve of him now.

“Hamas is Responsible for Rocket Attacks against Israel”
 
The Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center has issued a report showing Hamas operatives with Iranian weapons to be responsible for rocket attacks against Israel and Jordan

The President and IAF Commander Commemorate Fallen Soldiers
 
Israeli President Shimon Perez and IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Ido Nechushtan attended a ceremony honoring the soldiers who fell in the helicopter crash in Romania

UN Court Seeks Evidence in Hariri Assassination
 

Lt. Gen. Ashkenazi: “I Am Proud of Our Soldiers”
 
Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi testified Wednesday morning before the Turkel Committee investigating the Gaza flotilla events

US Envoy Ends Middle East Trip Without Talks Resuming
 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Mitchell during their meeting in Jerusalem that Israel is ready for direct peace negotiations with the Palestinians.

Clinton Urges a Halt to Iranian Executions
 
She also called for “the immediate release of all political prisoners and imprisoned human rights defenders.”

PM Netanyahu’s statement before the Turkel Commission
 
" Our soldiers faced a very real danger to their lives from brutal attacks, and acted in self-defense. We made tremendous efforts to prevent injuries, but the IDF soldiers have the right to defend themselves. "

US Travel Advisory for Red Sea Resort Angers Israel
 
U.S. advisory warning Americans to locate the nearest bomb shelter when traveling to the Red Sea resort of Eilat

UN vindicates Israel over deadly exchange of fire with Lebanese troops
 
"The firing by Lebanese armed forces was totally unjustified and unwarranted"

210 Humanitarian Aid Trucks Enter Gaza Strip
 
As part of the daily routine at the crossings, 210 humanitarian aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip from Israel on Sunday

Mitchell Returning to Region Amid US Pressure on Palestinians
 

Breaking News: IDF Officer Killed as Lebanon Opens Fire on Northern Border
 
Lt. Col. Dov Harari was shot and killed on Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 3) as LAF opened fire at an IDF force operating inside Israeli territory on the northern border in accordance with UN

Firing on IDF patrol from Lebanon
 
Israel holds the Lebanese government responsible for the grave incident, and warns of the consequences should these continue.

Obama Letter to Palestinians Demands Direct Peace Talks
 
Palestinian officials say the letter warned that if Mr. Abbas refuses, it could harm relations between the United States and the Palestinian Authority

President Peres meets with Egyptian President Mubarak
 
"Direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians must start within a short time. Time is critical and the window of opportunity that has been created must not be wasted."

"We knew from the beginning that there was no chance to find survivors"
 
IDF Manpower Directorate Commander, Maj. Gen. Avi Zamir spoke about the fatal helicopter crash on Friday morning

Helicopter Crash Victims Laid to Rest Today
 
An airplane bearing the bodies of the six IDF soldiers who perished in the helicopter crash in Romania landed in Israel Friday morning

IDF Delegation Returning from Romania; Identified Bodies to be Brought Home Soon
 
The bodies of the victims of the helicopter crash have been identified; IDF forces have begun to return to Israel; bodies to be brought back soon

President Peres Thanks Romanian President for Cooperation
 
Israeli President Peres sincerely thanked Romanian President Basescu for Romania's cooperation in recovery of bodies from helicopter crash

Gay Pride March in Jerusalem Angers Orthodox Jews
 

Seven Confirmed Dead in IAF Helicopter Crash in Romania
 
The IDF has just received official information from Romania confirming seven deaths at the scene of the CH-53 helicopter crash

IAF Commander Appoints Team to Investigate Helicopter Crash
 
IAF Chief of Staff, Brig. Gen. Relik Shafir: “The helicopter was in proper condition when it began the flight. There were no warning signs of technical malfunction.”

PM Netanyahu Meets with Jordanian King Abdullah II
 
The two leaders discussed the need to ensure direct, serious and effective negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians that would address all final status issues and create a solution of two states for two peoples

US Middle East Envoy Launches Peace Talks
 

EU, Canada Impose Sanctions Against
 

IDF Delegation to Romania Has Landed
 
Following an IAF helicopter crash which has left 6 Israelis and 1 Romanian missing, an IDF delegation has arrived to the site

IDF Releases Names of IAF Soldiers Missing Since Helicopter Crash
 
Searches are currently underway for 6 IAF personnel and 1 Romanian Air Force member who have been declared missing following a helicopter crash

Turkey, Iran, Brazil Holding Talks on Nuclear Plan
 

Chief of Staff: “Lebanon is responsible for preventing the flotilla from leaving to Gaza”
 
Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi discussed the expected Lebanese flotilla and investigations into previous flotilla-related events during a visit to the Intake and Sorting Base on Sunday morning

United Nations to Flotillas: Aid Should be Transferred by Land, Not Sea
 
The UN Spokesperson stated that the established path to transfer goods into the Gaza Strip by land, and not by sea, is the proper way of use.

Iron Dome Passes Final Tests
 
Tests of the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system were completed and its first two batteries will be ready for deployment by November

Terrorist Cell Behind Murder of Policeman Arrested: Planned Additional Attacks and Abductions
 
The IDF, ISA and Israel Police, arrested the Hamas terrorist cell responsible for the killing of policeman Shuki Sofer during a shooting attack

Gabi Ashkenazi Spoke Today at the Arch of Titus
 
"We are here, at the Arch of Titus in Rome on the eve of Tisha B'av, the day the Jewish Temple was destroyed by Titus, and together with the Jewish Community we say: 'The people of Israel are alive!'" - Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi

In Memory of Michael Levin
 
Many gathered to mark four years since the passing of American born Israeli soldier, Staff Sgt. Michael Levin.

Deputy FM Ayalon meets with Governor of Colorado Ritter
 
FM Ayalon and Governor Ritter: Economic cooperation between our two countries should be strengthened, especially in the field of renewable energy

Reducing Security Threats Enhances Middle East Peace Prospects
 
Shapiro said a secure Israel makes it easier to advance the peace process.

Germany Declares IHH Organization Illegal; US May Follow
 
Israel had already declared the organization illegal in 2008, when it was found to be part of a coalition which provides financial aid to terrorist organizations, including Hamas

Libyan Amalthea Ship Docked at Egyptian El-Arish Port
 
The Libyan Ship carrying 21 people and 2,000 tons of humanitarian aid docked at the Egyptian El-Arish port, where its cargo will be unloaded and transferred into the Gaza Strip by land

June Showed a 60% Increase in Aid Transferred from Israel into Gaza Strip via Kerem Shalom Crossing
 
Following an Israeli Security Cabinet decision, the amount of cargo transferred from Israel into the Gaza Strip has increased. A new joint task force of Palestinian Authority and IDF’s CoGAT has been created.

Israel Navy prepares to halt Libyan Al-Amal ship
 
US State Department daily briefing: "We, along with our partners in the Quartet, urge all those wishing to deliver goods to do so through established channels so that their cargo can be inspected by the Government of Israel"

French National Assembly Approves Burqa Ban
 

Maj-Gen (res.) Eiland presents conclusions of examination team
 
IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, received the conclusions reached by a team of experts.

Fox News Sunday interview with PM Netanyahu
 
"I don't think we can make peace with an organization that seeks our destruction. That's Hamas. But I think we can make peace with the Palestinian Authority. "

Iran says nuclear reactor to be operational in September
 

Hezbollah Uses Lebanese Villages as Military Bases
 
IDF intelligence maps show Hezbollah weapons stored near schools, hospitals and residential buildings, marking a trend of using civilian villages as militant centers.

PM Netanyahu Calls For Direct Talks With Palestinians Without Delay
 

ABC "Good Morning America" interview with PM Netanyahu
 
"We want President Abbas to grasp my hand, get into a room, shake it, sit down and negotiate a final settlement of peace between Israel and the Palestinians."

Obama, Netanyahu Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program
 
The U.S. State Department said Tuesday that Washington is willing to meet with Iran, if it is "serious" about talking with Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China as well as the United States.

Obama Urges Confidence-Building Measures in the Middle East
 
Obama says he hopes direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians will begin prior to the September expiration of Israel’s six-month settlement moratorium.

Obama, Netanyahu to Meet at White House
 
Since Mr. Netanyahu was last at the White House, President Obama has also met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and last week with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah.

DM Barak meets with Palestinian PM Fayyad
 
The two men discussed Palestinian Authority activity in preparing the Gaza Strip crossings for the expanded supply of civilian goods to Gaza.

Americans Mark July 4 Independence Day Holiday
 

Obama Wants Israelis, Palestinians to Talk
 

Palestinians Reject Israeli Push for Direct Peace Talks
 

Hamas Declines Israeli Offer for Prisoner Swap
 

PM Netanyahu’s Remarks at a Special Press Conference Regarding the Continued Efforts to Release Kidnapped Soldier Gilad Shalit
 
"We all want Gilad to return. I want Gilad to return. I am working to bring about his return in various ways, both openly and discretely. But I also have to take into consideration the general national responsibility."

US Envoy Meets Palestinian President in West Bank
 

Venezuela’s Chávez and Syria’s Assad lash out against Israel
 
Chávez singled out Damascus for taking a leadership role in the region, saying Assad was to be commended for his ability to stand up to Western allies.

Qassam rocket fired at Sdot Negev Regional Council
 
Heavy material damage was caused by the rocket. Eight Qassam rockets have been fired at Israel in the last month

US Department of State: Gaza flotillas are irresponsible
 
The US Department of State issued a statement urging anyone wishing to send aid to the Gaza Strip to do so through the established land channels

Admiral Mullen: “I see the challenges from an Israeli perspective”
 
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Military held extensive meetings with IDF officials and the Minister of Defense

G20 Commits to Deficit Reduction Time Line
 

Actor Jon Voight attacks Obama over Israel
 
"You will be the first American president that lied to the Jewish people, and the American people as well, when you said that you would defend Israel, the only Democratic state in the Middle East, against all their enemies."

GOC of the Northern Command: “Hezbollah has strengthened itself over the past four years”
 
Maj. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot spoke of the IDF’s process of learning about Hezbollah, who continues to increase its strength and arms in villages of southern Lebanon

Lebanese flotilla organizer: “Even if our leaders sign peace agreements, we will not respect them”
 
One of the organizers of the Lebanese flotilla expected to sail to Israel expresses his opinion about Israel

Report: Hezbollah and Syria are organizing the Lebanese flotilla
 
A report by the Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center reveals the true organizers and supporters of the Lebanese provocation flotilla to the Gaza Strip

Barak: Gaza – an Iranian military base 3 kilometers from Sderot
 
The Minister of Defense spoke at the Socialist International Council about the security challenges facing Israel from the Gaza Strip and Hamas

DFM Ayalon meets with senior Italian officials
 
DFM Ayalon meets with senior Italian officials to discuss the situation in the Middle East and Iranian sanctions, and receives support for the Israeli flotilla investigation.

“The Lebanese Government is Responsible for Every Ship Leaving from its Territory”
 
Defense Minister Ehud Barak delivered a speech regarding the flotilla preparing to leave Lebanon with the declared intention to break the maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip

UN will transfer flotilla’s goods to the Gaza Strip
 
The United Nations will organize the transfer of the humanitarian aid brought by the illegal flotilla to the Gaza Strip

Obama: We Will Make BP Pay For Its Oil Spill
 
"But make no mistake: We will fight this spill with everything we have got for as long as it takes"

Pro-Hamas Organizations Prepare Additional Ships
 
The Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center warns that extremist Islamic organizations plan to send more ships to the Gaza Strip. Israel is determined not to let them break the legal maritime blockade on Gaza

Obama Calls for Better Approach to Gaza Strip
 
Mr. Obama made the remarks Wednesday following his meeting at the White House with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Obama says UN Vote Unmistakable Message to Iran to Change Course
 

Citing Iran’s failure to clarify nuclear ambitions, UN imposes additional sanctions
 

PM Netanyahu: “Only the IDF Should Question the Soldiers”
 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed Israel’s request to investigate on the flotilla activists’ identities and stressed that “only the IDF should question the soldiers, as is generally done in armies around the world”

FM Liberman and DFM Ayalon to visit US
 
The ministers will brief Israeli diplomats, the American media and American leaders on the Gaza flotilla events and other issues.

Active terror operatives found on board the Marmara
 
It has just been announced that several passengers on board the Mavi Marmara ship are linked to Al-Qaeda, Hamas, and other organizations

IAF Targets Rocket Launching Squad in Northern Gaza Strip
 
IAF targeted a terrorist squad preparing to fire rockets into Israel from the northern Gaza Strip. Direct hits were identified

Israel Navy thwarted terrorist attack
 

7th Flotilla Ship Docks at Ashdod Port
 
The ship's eight crew members will be transferred to the custody of the appropriate authorities; the humanitarian aid cargo will be transported to the Gaza Strip

Interception of the Gaza flotilla-Legal aspects
 
The State of Israel took different measures to defend its citizens from the terrorist attacks originating from the Gaza strip. Initially, all feasible steps were taken in order to avoid using extensive military force

Interception of Gaza flotilla is legal under international law
 
US Navy Commander’s Handbook: “It is immaterial that the vessel or aircraft is at the time of interception bound for neutral territory, if its ultimate destination is the blockaded area.”

Peres: "Your actions showed good judgment"
 
The President of Israel visited injured naval soldiers who participated in the interception of the Gaza flotilla, to thank them for their personal sacrifice

Deputy FM Ayalon: "We do not have to apologize for defending ourselves"
 
"Tell me what kind of peace activists carry long knives and metal rods and try to kill others."

Obama Expresses Concern, Regret over Israeli Ship Raid
 
At a White House briefing June 1, Gibbs said the president spoke three times with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on May 31 about the incident.

Text of Security Council Statement issued June 1, 2010
 

UN Security Council Holds Emergency Session on Israeli Raid
 

PM Netanyahu’s Statement at the Conclusion of His Meeting with PM Stephen Harper
 
We told the flotilla of ships, we said: “You can take all your cargo. Put it in our port of Ashdod. We’ll just ferret out any war materiel and the rest will go through.”

Top level Islamic extremists linked to Gaza flotilla
 
The launching ceremony for the part in the flotilla to the Gaza Strip was attended by several Islamist extremists in Istanbul.

Middle East Analysts Question US Diplomatic Peace Efforts
 
For nearly 40 years most U.S. presidents and their diplomats have been heavily involved in trying to bring peace to the Middle East.

Netanyahu: Direct Talks Best Way to Revive Mideast Peace Process
 

Obama Invites Israeli PM to Talks in Washington
 

Israel Denies Offering Nuclear Warheads to South Africa in 1975
 
Mr. Peres said The Guardian wrote its article based on the "selective interpretation of South African documents and not on concrete facts."

South Lebanon Tense for 10th Anniversary of Israeli Withdrawal
 

Home Front Commander: "Go to the shelters"
 
Maj. Gen. Yair Golan visited Holon, during an exercise carried out on the second day of the national home front exercise, Turning Point 4. Maj. Gen. Golan called on all Israeli citizens to participate in the exercise.

Obama Hails Draft Resolution for Iran Sanctions
 

US Presents Iran Sanctions Draft to Security Council
 
The new draft resolution contains strong sanctions, including restrictions on Iran's import of conventional arms

IDC Simulation: "Iran: The Day After"
 
Simulation involving previous high ranking officials, diplomats and academics conclude that Israel would show restraint during a Hezbollah attack if Iran has nuclear weapons.

White House officials meet with rabbis to sooth concerns on Israel
 
The administration officials "spent a considerable amount of time emphasizing that the United States is addressing Israel's security concerns in a manner that Barak called better than at any previous time,”

Iran Nuclear Deal Could Put Turkey Between West and East
 
Iran says it is committed to sending 1,200 kilograms of low-grade uranium abroad for reprocessing, in exchange for nuclear fuel.

Iran: Uranium to Go to Turkey for Enrichment
 
It was not immediately clear where the processing would take place.

US: Iran Nuclear Deal Will Not Slow UN Sanctions Drive
 

Obama Vows to Hold Israel, Palestinians 'Accountable' During Indirect Talks
 
The White House says Mr. Obama looks forward to receiving Mr. Abbas at the White House soon. It did not specify a date for such a visit.

President Peres represent Israel In Moscow marking victory over Nazis
 
President Peres represented the State of Israel at the military ceremony in Red Square in Moscow and held a round of political talks with the presidents of China, Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan and the Chancellor of Germany.

Israel's accession to the OECD: Press conference by PM Netanyahu
 
This is a process that has taken upwards of 15 years, a process with one clear goal - to upgrade Israel's economy so that it becomes known as a leading economy among the world's leading economies.

Israel invited to join OECD; FM Liberman welcomes decision
 
The unanimous decision, taken by the 31 member-states, recognizes Israel's achievements, economic strength and ability to contribute to the organization and to the world's economy.

U.S. Reaffirms Its Support for WMD-Free Middle East
 
Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton said that the Middle East “may present the greatest threat of nuclear proliferation in the world today,”

Palestinian Leaders Approve Peace Talks With Israel
 
U.S. envoy George Mitchell will shuttle between Jerusalem and the West Bank for four months, to push for a peace agreement.

US Envoy Meets Palestinian Leaders to Discuss Peace Talks
 
U.S. envoy George Mitchell met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank to discuss plans for indirect peace talks with Israel

The IDF prepares to defend itself against psychological warfare
 
IDF officers will study how to respond to psychological methods used by the enemy to affect soldiers’ spirit and morale

Deputy Foreign Minister Ayalon holds press briefing on PA incitement
 
" The Palestinians must decide if they want to be true partners for peace and stop the incitement. "

Obama, Netanyahu Discuss Mideast Peace Talks
 
Two leaders spoke by phone Monday, as U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell returned to the region.

White House Calls Ahmadinejad's Remarks 'Wild Accusations'
 

Iranian President Rails Against West at NPT Conference
 
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says possession of nuclear bombs is not a source of pride, but is 'disgusting and shameful'

Manhunt Underway for Suspected Would-be NYC Car Bomber
 
Commissioner Ray Kelly: "Clearly it was the intent of whoever did this to cause mayhem to create casualties."

Middle East Peace Talks to Resume
 
Former Senator George Mitchell, the U.S. special envoy for Middle East peace, will help mediate the talks that are expected to be held late in the week

Mayor: New York 'Lucky' Car Bomb Did Not Explode
 
The bomb appeared to have started to detonate, but malfunctioned.

Deputy Foreign Minister Daniel Ayalon meets senior officials in Washington
 
DFM Ayalon: The United States will not agree to a nuclear Iran.

Israel Says Any Iran Sanctions Should Have Time Limit
 

US: Iran, Syria Providing Missiles to Hezbollah
 

A First Glance at the Iron Dome
 
The Iron Dome anti-aircraft system was presented in a technological weapons exhibition; it is scheduled to be deployed for use in the summer of 2010

Statements by PM Netanyahu and Senator George Mitchell at the start of their meeting
 
Netanyahu: I look forward to working with the Obama administration to move peace forward.

Excerpts from PM Netanyahu's interview with Israeli Channel Two News
 
We are witnessing Iranian meddling through Hizbullah. Through this meddling, Iran is trying to convince Syria that Israel is about to attack them. This is a lie.

Abbas Rejects Palestinian State Within Temporary Borders
 

US to Pursue Ties with Syria Despite Missile Allegations
 

US Envoy Launches New Middle East Peace Mission
 
New mission comes as Israel's PM Netanyahu rebuffs American and Palestinian calls to halt the construction of Jewish settlements on occupied land in and near Jerusalem

PM Netanyahu’s Speech at the Memorial Ceremony for Fallen Soldiers at Ammunition Hill
 
Israel Must Rely Only on Itself

Deputy FM Ayalon's message to the Diaspora on Israel's Independence Day
 
We have continued Herzl’s vision, even after our independence, we are dreaming of bigger and better things to come. This is why we have a bright future, and with your help we can make it even brighter.

Israel celebrates 62 years of independence
 
Remembrance Day for the Fallen of Israel's Wars and Israel Independence Day

Israel at 62: A statistical glimpse
 

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Implicated in Bribery Scandal
 

Iran to Host Own Nuclear Summit Saturday
 
The conference in Iran appears aimed at showing Tehran still has supporters

Icelandic Ash Cloud Spreads, Snarls European Air Travel
 
The sharp volcanic particles can damage a jet engine or cause it to shut down in mid air

US Concerned About Alleged Syrian Missile Transfer
 
State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley says any such missile transfer would put Lebanon at "significant risk."

Syria Accuses Israel of Creating Pretext to Attack
 

Report: Iran to Join 'world Nuclear Club'
 
within a month to deter possible attacks on the country

Nations Commit to Strengthen Nuclear Security
 
Nations also pledge to: prevent non-state actors from obtaining information or technology required to use nuclear material for malicious purposes

Lt. Gen. Ashkenazi: "We shall never again stand defenseless and in the mercy of others"
 
The General Staff Forum convened at the Yad Vashem Museum during a ceremony held for Holocaust Remembrance Day. Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi told his father’s personal story as a Holocaust survivor.

Report records shocking rise of violent anti-Semitism in western Europe in 2009
 
"The year ... was the worst since monitoring of anti-Semitic manifestations began two decades ago, in terms of both major anti-Semitic violence and the hostile atmosphere"

Obama Opens 47-Nation Nuclear Security Summit
 

General Staff honors Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem museum
 
The IDF General Staff will hold a special day of activities in honor of Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day 2010
 
Six million Jews, among them 1.5 million children, were murdered in the Shoah while the world remained silent

Poland Mourns President
 
Besides the presidential couple, all other people on board the plane reportedly died, including the country's army chief, its deputy foreign minister, the Central Bank governor and scores of other officials, legislators and crew members.

Israel expresses grief over Polish tragedy
 
The State of Israel bows its head and joins the Polish people in their profound grief.

Ahmadinejad Mocks Obama's Nuclear Strategy
 
The Iranian president slammed U.S. leaders, calling them cowboys who put their finger on the trigger when they are losing an argument

U.S. Eliminates Country-Based Scrutiny for Air Travelers
 
The new measures are tailored to “reflect the most current information available to the U.S. government” as a means of ensuring the safety of travelers.

New Suicide Bomb Attacks Hit Russia's North Caucasus
 
Bomber strikes police station in Ingushetia, killing two officers and wounding three; second blast destroys vehicle parked nearby

Obama Reported Pressing to Slow Congressional Push for Iran Sanctions
 
The United States has been working to obtain crucial support from China and Russia for a Security Council resolution

Happy Passover
 
March 29 - April 5

UN body suggests Israel should pay compensation to people in Gaza
 

Arab League Chief: Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process May Fail
 

Two IDF soldiers killed in exchange of fire with terrorists
 
Maj. Eliraz Peretz and St.-Sgt. Ilan Sviatkovsky were killed in an exchange of fire with terrorists who were planting explosives along the security fence in the southern Gaza Strip.

Secretary-General urges Arab leaders to support Middle East talks
 

President Peres addresses UEFA Congress
 
"Football brings together people, generations and religions . . . This is a sport that brings hearts and peoples together. . . .Football is the greatest agent for peace."

Bin Laden Warns US Against Executing 9/11 Mastermind
 
The Arabic television network al Jazeera aired an audiotape on Thursday

Ahmadinejad: West Making 'Fuss' About Iran Nuclear Program
 

Netanyahu Ends US Visit Without Resolving Settlement Dispute
 
Cabinet Minister Limor Livnat of the ruling Likud Party says U.S. demands are unreasonable.

Obama, Netanyahu Hold Evening Talks
 
The talks came after Israel's recent announcement of plans to build 1,600 new housing units in East Jerusalem

Secretary of State, Israeli PM Offer Differing Views of Settlements Dispute
 
However, both sides voiced confidence in the strength of their bilateral relationship in separate speeches to a pro-Israel U.S. lobbying group

Clinton Says Middle East Status Quo 'Unsustainable'
 
U.S. criticism of Israel was not a judgment on Jerusalem's final status but about getting to the negotiating table and creating an "atmosphere of trust" around it

Statements by PM Netanyahu and Special Envoy George Mitchell
 
Mitchell: We hope to get proximity talks under way in full force as soon as possible as a means to get to direct negotiations at the earliest possible time.

Health Care Reform Clears US Congress
 
Health care reform has cleared the U.S. Congress after roughly a year of legislative drama on Capitol Hill. The House of Representatives passed the necessary legislation, on a tight, party-line vote, handing President Barack Obama a crucial victory.

Israel Lifts Restrictions on Palestinians as Violence Subsides
 

Israeli FM: Call to Halt Jerusalem Settlement 'Unreasonable'
 

Clinton in Moscow for Mideast, Arms Reduction Talks
 
US secretary of state will meet members of the international quartet for the Middle East and Russian officials

Hamas made use of civilians as human shields
 
The Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center published a report on its findings regarding Operation Cast Lead in response to the claims made by the Goldstone report

US Mideast Role Under Scrutiny in Congress
 
During Biden visit, the Israeli government announced plans for new housing in East Jerusalem, ignoring American calls for a construction freeze

White House Advisor: Israel Undermining Mideast Peace
 

Israel Seeks to Ease Settlement Dispute with US
 
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the settlement plan announcement was an insult that harms the peace process and ties with the United State

Historic visit to Israel by Brazilian President Lula
 
The visit comes at a time when Israel and Brazil are strengthening strategic and economic ties, especially in science and technology.

Israel Perplexed After Stinging Rebuke From US
 

Building in Jerusalem: Statement from PM Netanyahu's bureau
 
The PM expressed his displeasure at the timing of the announcement of another stage in the planning process of a Jerusalem building project.

US Says Indirect Mideast Peace Talks Still On
 
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is to go to Moscow late next week for a meeting of the international Middle East Quartet

US Reaffirms Support of Israel, Palestinians Threaten to Cancel Negotiations
 

Joint press conference with PM Netanyahu and US VP Biden
 
Vice Pres Biden: We're determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and we’re working with many countries around the world to convince Teheran to meet its international obligations.

Peres: “Iran has the intention of ruling the Arab world”
 
President Shimon Peres and the Chief of the General Staff visited the March Golani Brigade draft and spoke about different security and military issues

Relations between the IDF and foreign militaries grow stronger
 
Several countries strengthened their security bonds with Israel this year. The subjects in which these foreign militaries most seek Israeli cooperation are sea terror and urban warfare

Lt. Gen. Ashkenazi leaves for work visit to the United States
 
The IDF Chief of the General Staff will hold meetings with various government and military officials during his week-long visit

US Envoy Wins Israeli, Palestinian Approval for Peace Talks
 

Pentagon Police Shoot Man Trying to Enter US Military Complex
 

DFM Ayalon meets with Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, President of the Sesame Council
 
Deputy FM Ayalon: Regional projects can constitute a bridge between the peoples and promote regional cooperation

Fire opened at IDF forces on Route 443
 
Palestinians opened fire from a car at an IDF post on Route 443

Israel and France to hold conference for young scientists in Jerusalem
 
Extraordinary cooperation between Israel and France is bringing together in Israel outstanding research scientists who have the potential of being candidates for the Nobel Prize in the future.

Arab States Back Israel-Palestinian Peace Talk Proposal
 

Arab Foreign Ministers Support Four-Month Window of Indirect Israel- Palestinians Talks
 

Dubai Police Ban Suspected Israelis from UAE
 

British Police Arrive in Israel to Investigate Alleged Mossad Hit
 
The investigator will meet with dual Israeli-British citizens whose passports were used by the alleged hit team and who claim they were victims of identity theft

Iran, Syria Rebuke US
 
Syrian President Bashar Assad and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad presented a united front against what they say is unwelcome meddling by the U.S. in the region

U.S. Stands with Chile in Wake of Devastating Quake
 
President Obama extends condolences, offers aid following natural disaster

Death Toll Rises from Chilean Quake, Resulting Tsunami Appears Mild
 
There were at least eight aftershocks and tidal waves of up to two meters hit Chile's coast

Israel Seeks China's Backing on Iran Nuclear Program
 

Iran, Syria Champion Nuclear Rights
 

Brig. Gen. Yehezkel: Not embarrassed by Goldstone Report
 
The Armored Corps Chief Officer spoke about the Goldstone Report and security challenges facing Israel

Deputy FM Ayalon meets with Deputy Secretary of State Steinberg
 

President Peres meets with UN Special Coordinator Serry
 
President Peres remarked on the holy sites recently declared national heritage sites: "Israel will continue to grant freedom of worship to every religion in every holy place."

Iran: Excerpt from PM Netanyahu's address to the Jewish Agency Board of Governors
 
The leading countries of the world today understand that Iran is a brutal tyranny, that it has a nuclear weapons program, that it is using its power to tyrannize its own people and its neighbors and that it is fast approaching a nuclear weapons capacity

FM Liberman meets with European Foreign Ministers in Brussels
 
FM Liberman stated that no report links Israel to the death of the terrorist Mahmoud al-Mabhouh.

EU Condemns Use of Fake Passports in Hamas Killing
 
The E.U. statement did not explicitly mention Israel, which Dubai says was behind the killing.

PM Netanyahu addresses Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations
 
There is greater consensus today about the understanding that Iran is a brutal tyranny, intending to produce the weapons of mass death.

Israel's response to IAEA report: Iran continues to violate international resolutions
 
The latest report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) deals more severely and clearly than previously with the military aspects of Iran's nuclear program.

Dubai Police: New Evidence Implicates Mossad in Hamas Hit
 
Israel, which does not comment on alleged Mossad operations, has remained silent

PM Netanyahu meets with Russian President Medvedev in Moscow
 
Advancing our mutual relations and rolling back those who destroy peace and threaten the stability of the Middle East and the world is something I very much look forward to discussing with you.

“Al-Qaeda is becoming stronger in the background of Hamas’s success”
 
Terrorism specialist Dr. Karmon speaks about the different terror organizations threatening Israel and the international community

Barak: Prepared to make firm decisions regarding Iran
 
Ehud Barak and Lt. Gen. Ashkenazi attended the Ground Officers' Training Course graduation; 7% of graduates, female combat soldiers

Ahmadinejad Warns World Against Further Sanctions
 
Iranian president says Tehran will act against any new punitive measures and is still open to uranium swap deal

Netanyahu Heads to Russia with Call for 'Crippling Sanctions' on Iran
 
Israel's PM says he will express Israel's view that "strong pressure" must be imposed on Teheran

Clinton Urges Iran to Change 'Dangerous' Nuclear Policy
 
Clinton encouraged Iran to reconsider what she calls "dangerous policy decisions" involving its nuclear programs and human rights issues

U.S Army Chief: “Iran attack option on the table”
 
Admiral Michael Mullen attended a press conference after his arrival to Israel and made it clear that all options are on the table. “We would operate all our forces for Israel”

IDF NCO Killed in Stabbing Attack near Nablus
 
A Palestinian terrorist stabbed an IDF NCO in his car at the Tapuach Junction. As a result, he lost control of his vehicle causing it to overturn. Palestinian terrorist apprehended

Iranian Atomic Plans Bring New Calls for Sanctions
 

Israel Calls for Peace Talks Amid Tensions with Syria
 
Tensions soared last week when Syria's President accused Israel of avoiding peace, foreign minister threatened that Israeli cities would be attacked in event of war

Clinton: Time to Move Toward New Iran Sanctions
 

US Cautious on Ahmadinejad Nuclear Comments
 
The Iranian leader said his country would have no problem sending low-enriched uranium abroad to be processed to 20 percent purity and returned to Iran four or five months later.

Lt. Gen. Ashkenazi: “The Quiet in the South is fragile”
 
In a joint combat exercise in the Shizafon military base, various IDF corps and branches demonstrated cooperative capabilities

Third Barrel Bomb Found in South Tel Aviv
 
After finding explosive barrels in Ashdod and Ashkelon, a third explosive was found at the Palmachim beach. Security forces neutralized the explosives. Meanwhile, the IDF hit the Gaza Strip yesterday in response to terrorism

Obama Sends 2011 Budget to Congress
 

Chief of Staff: We investigated ourselves before Goldstone
 
The Chief of the General Staff assembled the IDF Senior Command Forum for a summary of 2009 and to discuss the upcoming year

PM Netanyahu welcomes Italian PM Berlusconi to Israel
 
Over the next several days, we will sign a number of agreements in the fields of energy, the environment, economic cooperation, and health.

Deputy Chief of Staff: Goldstone Report a Trojan Horse
 
Maj. Gen. Benny Gantz spoke in the Herzliya Conference about Iran, Hezbollah and Gaza. He referred to the Goldstone report as a Trojan horse

Hamas Claims Israel Assassinated Senior Commander in Dubai
 

A Clear Statement against the Growing Anti-Semitism
 
Background report on anti-Semitism published in the CFCA finds that there is a dramatic increase in the amount of anti-Semitic incidents around the world

Obama State of the Union Speech Focuses on Economy
 
President Obama said change is not easy and he will continue to pursue it

Leaders highlight Iranian threat at Holocaust commemorations
 
President Peres: " Iran had a ‘‘regime that threatens destruction, accompanied by nuclear plants and missiles and who activates terror in its country and in other countries.’’

Clinton: 'Little Choice' but to Put More Pressure on Iran
 

Obama Prepares for State of Union in Evolving Political Landscape
 
The Republican Senate victory in Massachusetts has sent shock waves through the president's Democratic Party

Death Toll Rises in Haiti Quake Rises to 150,000
 

Major General Eizenkot: No Tension in the North
 
Major General Gadi Eizenkot comments on the security situation in the North of Israel

Iran Threatens to Produce Own Nuclear Fuel
 

New Bin Laden Message Warns of More Attacks
 
The message says attacks will continue as long as the U.S. supports Israel

Strong Secondary Earthquake Hits Haiti
 
A strong secondary earthquake hits Haiti. The 6.1 magnitude earthquake provoked people to flee in panic on the streets

Republican Victory in Massachusetts Has Implications Across US
 

Mitchell Tells Lebanon, Syria: US Committed to Comprehensive Israeli-Arab Peace
 

Obama Quietly Marks One Year In Office
 

Additional IDF Delegation Scheduled to Depart to Haiti
 
The relief delegation will be headed by the GOC of the Home Front Command

At Rome's Great Synagogue, Pope Benedict says Vatican helped Jews during the Shoah
 
Pope John Paul II became the first head of the Catholic Church to visit a synagogue when he paid a visit to Tempio Maggiore in 1986

Haiti is Just a Phone Call Away
 
As part of the IDF delegation to Haiti, Communications Corps personnel have established a fully functioning communications center

IDF Delegation to Haiti Will Stop Searching for Survivors
 
The IDF field hospital will continue to treat victims of last week's earthquake

Israeli Defense Minister Visits Turkey to Mend Fences
 
Last week, Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister intentionally humiliated Turkey's ambassador over a television program unfavorable to Israel

Israeli Diplomats Targeted in Failed Attack in Jordan
 

Israeli Field Hospital Established in Haiti
 
The IDF delegation sent to assist earthquake victims in Haiti, settled on the island and built a medical facility on a football field to assist casualties of the collapsed UN headquarters in the capital Port-au-Prince

IDF to Establish Field Hospital in Haiti
 
220 members of the Israeli delegation have begun receiving vaccinations and briefings preparing them for their journey to assist the Haiti Disaster Zone

Senior US Envoy Pushes for Middle East Peace
 

US Announces $100 Million Aid Package for Haiti
 

Arriving Port-au-Prince, Earthquake Damage Can be Seen Everywhere
 

IDF to Aid with Rescue of Earthquake Victims
 
IDF Home Front Command sends search and rescue forces to aid with the rescue of earthquake victims in Haiti

Israel Apologizes to Turkey Over Diplomatic Row
 

Israel Reacts Angrily to US Threat of Sanctions
 
U.S. Middle East envoy says the United States could withhold loan guarantees if Israel fails to advance the peace process

Israel denounces anti-Israel statement by Turkish PM
 
Israel respects Turkey and expects the Turkish side to reciprocate. Government of Israel protests to Turkish ambassador

Video Message: Suicide Bomber Wanted to Avenge Death of Taliban
 

Foiled Detroit Airport Attack Highlights Israel's Security Success
 

UNIFIL Discovers Large Explosives Storage in Southern Lebanon
 
Hezbollah continues to relentlessly violate UN Security Council Resolution 1701

Second round of talks between Israel and UNIFIL on Ghajar ended
 
Israel clarified that it is committed to continue its attempts to reach an agreement concerning Ghajar village within the framework of UN Security Council resolution 1701

Deputy FM Ayalon: "Challenges for Israeli Foreign Policy"
 
Israel's foreign policy is a foreign policy which has to be managed during a very complex and severe conflict.

Egyptian Troops Clash with Palestinians on Gaza Border
 

US Grand Jury Indicts Airline Attack Suspect
 

Israel's Defense Minister Receives Death Threats
 
Ehud Barak said to have received dozens of threats from Jewish militants who oppose partial freeze on West Bank settlement construction

Obama Links Christmas Day Terrorist Attempt to al-Qaida
 

Iran Gives West One Month to Accept Nuclear Deal
 
The warning from Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki showed a hardening in Iran's stance over its controversial nuclear program

Egyptian, Israeli Leaders Discuss Mideast Peace Process
 

Airline Bombing Suspect Spent Months in Yemen in 2009
 
Abdulmutallab's name was listed in a U.S. government intelligence database, but he was not on the government's "no-fly list"

Obama: 'Systemic Failure' Permitted Foiled Airline Attack
 
President Obama said Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab should have been on a list of individuals banned from U.S. flights

Terrorists Responsible for Shooting Murder Killed in IDF-ISA Operation
 
The three terror operatives were responsible for the murder of an Israeli citizen on Thursday

Attempted Terror Attack Near Road 443 Thwarted
 
An explosive device and outline for attacks against Israeli cars by a Palestinian terror organization were found near Ramallah

First-ever Heads of Missions Conference at the MFA
 
Israel’s ambassadors and consuls general serving throughout the world will discuss broad diplomatic and strategic issues at a conference to be held next week in Jerusalem.

COGAT Meets with Christians Leaders in Preparation of the Christmas Holiday
 
COGAT and the Head of the Civil Administration in Judea met with Christian leaders to update them on the preparations taken for Christmas

Lt. Gen. Ashkenazi: "Hezbollah does not rest"
 
Chief of the General Staff speaks about the security situation at the northern border and the release of Gilad Shalit

Israel Attaches New Conditions to Prisoner Swap with Hamas
 
Israel is demanding the deportation of 125 Palestinian prisoners to Gaza or abroad, The prisoners slated for deportation were involved in deadly attacks on Israelis

Israeli Army Threatens Massive Force against Settlers
 

Israel rejects attempts to exploit British courts against MK Tzipi Livni
 
Britain should fulfill its promises to stop anti-Israel exploitation of the British courts.

Iran: Statements by Israeli leaders - Dec 2009
 
We see that the Russians are aligning themselves with the position of the United States and the European countries regarding sanctions.

Danny Ayalon pens historic op-ed in largest pan-Arab daily newspaper
 
The Deputy Foreign Minister calls on the Arab world to step forward and join with Israel to defeat the forces of extremism and destruction in the Middle East.

Happy Chanukah
 
December 12-19, 2009

President Peres to represent Israel at UN Climate Change Conference
 
President Peres will highlight Israel’s commitment to addressing climate change as he joins 120 heads of state from across the world.

Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism to hold third international conference
 
The Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism (GFCA) will convene its international conference on December 16-17, 2009, in Jerusalem.

EU foreign ministers want Israel to cede East Jerusalem to Palestinians
 

Israel's response to the EU Foreign Ministers Council statement
 
The statement by the Council of Foreign Ministers of the European Union ignores the primary obstacle to achieving a resolution between Israel and the Palestinians - the Palestinian refusal to return to the negotiating table

FM Liberman reacts to the EU Statement
 
FM Liberman expressed Israel's esteem for those states which led the adoption of the final text and thereby prevented a further hardening of Palestinian positions, harming the possibility of renewing negotiations.

President Obama Accepts Nobel Peace Prize
 
US President Barack Obama says his 'accomplishments are slight' compared to other Nobel laureates such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.

Iran's Supreme Leader Blames West for Student Protests
 
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Americans are at the top of Iran's list of enemies and the British are the most dreadful of those enemies

Israel Says Settlement Freeze Proves it Wants Peace
 
Palestinian officials say the Israeli move is insufficient because it does not include disputed East Jerusalem or 3,000 homes already under construction in the West Bank

Iranian President says Tehran to Produce High-Grade Uranium
 
President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad strikes a defiant tone in a televised speech, saying Tehran would produce 20-percent high-grade uranium for its nuclear program.

US Ambassador Warns Nuclear Plans Will Further Isolate Iran
 
Ambassador Rice says US and its partners have been pursuing a two-track approach to resolving the Iranian nuclear issue and Iranian announcement is completely inappropriate

Iran announces ten new uranium enrichment plants
 

Israeli Reports Say Major Prisoner Swap Imminent
 
Court papers indicate Jewish state could release 980 prisoners as part of the agreement

Mumbai Marks Anniversary of Last Year's Terror Attack
 
One year after ten Pakistani gunmen attacked India's financial capital, many say they still feel vulnerable

Palestinians Reject Israeli Settlement Offer
 
A spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says peace talks cannot resume until Israel also halts settlement activity in East Jerusalem.

Israeli Settlement Moratorium Helps Move Talks Forward, U.S. Says
 

UN Nuclear Chief: Negotiations With Iran at 'Dead End'
 
Mohamed ElBaradei says there has been no movement by Iran for some time on issues of concern about its nuclear program

President Peres meets with Egyptian President Mubarak
 
We want to live in peace and mutual respect with our Palestinian neighbors. We seek peace and condemn the path of terror led by Iranian President Ahmadinejad.

Lt. Gen. Ashkenazi: "No Escalation in the North"
 
Chief of the General Staff speaks about the situation in Israel’s North, Iran, and insubordination of IDF soldiers

Jewish Neighborhood Becomes Flashpoint in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
 

Iran Drills Simulate Defense of Nuclear Sites
 
Iran has begun military exercises simulating a defense against any attack on its nuclear facilities

EU says it is Not Time to Recognize Palestinian State
 

Chairman of NATO Military Committee Visits Israel
 
Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola visits Israel to strengthen cooperation between Israel and NATO

Palestinians, Israelis Threaten Each Other Over Unilateral Plans for Statehood
 

US / China Summit Ends with No Breakthroughs, But Vows of Cooperation
 

Assad rejects Israeli offer for direct high-level talks
 

United States, Russia Close to New Arms Control Treaty
 
“Our goal continues to be to complete the negotiations and to be able to sign a deal before the end of the year,” Obama said

APEC Leaders Agree on Sustainable Growth Strategies
 

Obama Visits China With Closer Ties in Mind
 

Jalama/Gilboa crossing upgraded for vehicular traffic
 
Permitting the passage of vehicles and not only pedestrians should lead to increased commercial activity in Jenin and northern Samaria.

Turkey-Iran Ties Continue to Worry West
 

Ahmedinejad Uses Conciliatory Tone Over Nuclear Deal
 

Lt. General Ashkenazi: Hezbollah Holds 300 km Range Missiles
 
Chief of the General Staff speaks about how Hamas and Hezbollah are actively rearming. On Goldstone report: “We investigated ourselves before Goldstone showed up.”

Obama's Middle East Strategy Stalls
 

Abbas Renews Call for Settlement Halt
 

PM Netanyahu meets with French President Sarkozy
 

FM Liberman meets with Dutch FM Verhagen
 
The two discussed bilateral issues as well as international and regional issues concerning the Middle East and the peace process with the Palestinians

PM Netanyahu addresses the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly
 
Prosperity can help advance peace - but only so far. To truly resolve the outstanding issues between us, we must begin and complete peace negotiations

Israeli PM: Re-Launch Peace Talks Immediately
 
"We need to move towards peace with a sense of urgency and a sense of purpose."

Officials Warn of Possible Collapse of Palestinian Authority
 

IAEA report concludes Iran experimenting with nuclear warhead designs
 

Netanyahu Heads to US Amid Crisis in Peace Process
 

Israel rejects General Assembly resolution
 
The resolution does not have the support of the 'moral majority' of UN members

UN Endorses Israel-Palestinian War Crimes Report
 
Deputy U.N. Ambassador Alejandro Wolff : "We believe that the Goldstone report is deeply flawed-including its unbalanced focus on Israel"

Abbas Threatens to Quit Over Stalled Peace Process
 
Analysts say Mr. Abbas's threat to quit may be a means of goading the U.S. to put further pressure on Israel for concessions

Statement by Ambassador Shalev to the UN General Assembly on report of the Human Rights Council
 
The report before you was conceived in hate and executed in sin. From its inception in a one-sided mandate, the Gaza fact-finding mission was a politicized body with predetermined conclusions

US House Overwhelmingly Passes Resolution Critical of UN Report on Gaza
 
The House resolution calls the commission's report irredeemably biased and unworthy of further consideration or legitimacy and urges the Obama administration to strongly oppose its endorsement by the United Nations

United States Still Opposed to Israeli Settlements, Clinton Says
 

WJC leaders call on United Nations to reject resolution on Goldstone report
 
“The Goldstone Report lacks credibility as it is deeply biased against Israel, downplaying terrorist attacks against Israeli citizens on the part of Hamas while denying Israel the right to defend itself”

Palestinians Accuse US of Damaging Peace Process
 

Two men injured in Los Angeles synagogue shooting
 

Palestinian Officials: Clinton, Abbas Meeting Not Productive
 

Press conference with PM Netanyahu and US Secy of State Clinton
 
I'm concerned with the attempts to create provocations around the issue of the Temple Mount. There are parties who are trying to do that. I assure you that the Government of Israel is not one of them.

Iran Adds Caveat to Nuclear Cooperation Deal
 

Israel Remembers Yitzhak Rabin: 1922-1995
 
Israel marks the 14th anniversary of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on November 4, 1995

Last Speech by PM Rabin at Tel-Aviv Peace Rally - November 4, 1995
 
On leaving a mass rally for peace held under the slogan "Yes to Peace, No to Violence," Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated by a Jewish right-wing extremist.