Israel’s Election
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
(Editorial) January 24, 2013 - 1:00am


 


Rice: U.S. does not recognize use of ‘Palestine’
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA)
January 24, 2013 - 1:00am


   Participation in United Nations forums that refer to a "State of Palestine" does not constitute U.S. recognition of Palestinian statehood, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice said.


Palestinian president wants to talk peace with Israelis before new government formed
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
January 24, 2013 - 1:00am


  The Palestinian president will invite Israeli politicians to the West Bank to try to make sure peacemaking is on the new government’s agenda, a senior official said Thursday, as a top Israeli hard-liner proposed sidelining the polarizing issue.


Haniyeh invites elections commission to Gaza
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency
January 24, 2013 - 1:00am


 Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh on Thursday invited the Central Elections Commission to the Gaza Strip, a government spokesman said.


Witness: Israeli soldier killed woman 'in cold blood'
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency
January 24, 2013 - 1:00am


"I saw an Israeli soldier on the main road firing gunshots haphazardly, so I put my left hand on Lubna's back, and grabbed her to try and run backward.


Palestinians say may have no choice but to take Israel to Hague court
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Reuters
January 24, 2013 - 1:00am


  The Palestinians declared Wednesday that they will have no choice but to complain about Israel to the International Criminal Court if the Jewish state proceeds with plans to build housing on land the Palestinians want for a future state.


Israel arrests senior PA officials in Jerusalem
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency
January 24, 2013 - 1:00am


Israeli authorities detained two senior Palestinian Authority officials on Thursday in occupied East Jerusalem, the PA's deputy prisoners minister said. 


Gaza's Hamas rulers arrest 6 local reporters
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
January 24, 2013 - 1:00am


   


Israeli vote may strengthen Obama hand with Netanyahu
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Reuters
by Matt Spetalnick - January 24, 2013 - 1:00am


  Get ready for The Barack and Bibi Show, Part Two.


Netanyahu-Obama Ties May Thaw After Israel Election
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
by Mark Landler - January 23, 2013 - 1:00am


 



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