Mofaz demands clarifications from Netanyahu over his 'intention to lead Israel to war with Iran' ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Haaretz by Barak Ravid - August 20, 2012 - 12:00am Israel's opposition head Shaul Mofaz sent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a letter on Monday demanding an urgent meeting on the Iranian issue. "I ask that this meeting be convened without delay, and address your intention to lead Israel to war," Mofaz wrote. According to law, the prime minister must brief the opposition head on a monthly basis. » Read more

Iran’s President Calls Israel ‘an Insult to Humankind’ ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times by Rick Gladstone - August 17, 2012 - 12:00am Iran’s president fanned the flames of confrontation with Israel on Friday, calling the Israeli government “an insult to humankind” in a speech on the annual Iranian holiday that calls for the Palestinian reclamation of Jerusalem from Israel’s control. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran was surrounded by his bodyguards at the demonstration, where he spoke. » Read more

A Gaza Border Slams Shut, and With It, Chances for a Pilgrimage to Mecca ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times by Fares Akram - August 17, 2012 - 12:00am Every Ramadan for the past two decades, Mouin Mushtaha has made the pilgrimage to Mecca during the last 10 days of the Muslim holy month. This year, as Ramadan ticked away, he sat gloomily at the office of his tourism agency here, watching the festivities on television. » Read more