Israeli vote might constrain Netanyahu's foreign policy ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Reuters by Crispian Balmer - (Opinion) January 23, 2013 - 1:00am   A weaker-than-expected showing by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's election might limit his room for manoeuvre against Iran and put his hardline stance toward Palestinian statehood under renewed pressure. » Read more

Break All the Rules ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times by Thomas L. Friedman - (Opinion) January 22, 2013 - 1:00am   » Read more

Abbas: We're ready to talk to any Israeli government that recognizes Palestine ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Haaretz January 23, 2013 - 1:00am   The Palestinians welcome peace talks with any Israeli government that recognizes a Palestinian state, President Abbas’ spokesman said on Wednesday, after the results of the Israeli elections were announced. » Read more

Hamas official: No dispute over Abbas heading unity govt ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency January 23, 2013 - 1:00am There is no disagreement within Hamas about Mahmoud Abbas heading a unity government to be formed later this month, deputy head of Hamas politburo Mousa Abu Marzouq said Tuesday. » Read more

Azza teen dies of Israel gunshot wounds ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency January 23, 2013 - 1:00am A teenager shot by Israeli forces during clashes in Bethlehem last week died on Wednesday, the boy's family said. » Read more

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian woman in West Bank ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Reuters January 23, 2013 - 1:00am    Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 21-year-old Palestinian woman near the West Bank city of Hebron on Wednesday and wounded another local youth, Palestinian medics said. » Read more

Palestinians: Israeli gov't should be evaluated by policies ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Xinhua January 23, 2013 - 1:00am    Palestinian officials said Wednesday that the upcoming Israeli government should be evaluated by its policies rather than its structure. » Read more

Palestinian surprise, skepticism after Israel vote ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press by Karin Laub - January 23, 2013 - 1:00am   Palestinian officials said Wednesday they were pleasantly surprised by the unexpected surge of moderate parties in Israel's election, but doubt it's enough to change the prime minister's hard-line policies. » Read more

Israeli election casts ex-TV anchor as kingmaker ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press by Karin Laub - January 23, 2013 - 1:00am   Israel's election has put a suave former TV news anchor and political novice in the role of kingmaker, and he has signaled he will use his power to try to move the next government to more centrist positions on Mideast peacemaking. » Read more

Tepid Vote for Netanyahu in Israel Is Seen as Rebuke ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times by Jodi Rudoren - January 22, 2013 - 1:00am   » Read more