Israeli security chief estimates "low" chance of third intifada
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Xinhua
January 7, 2013 - 1:00am


  The chance that Palestinians in the West Bank launch another violent uprising against Israel is low, according to a recent assessment by the director of Israel's Shin Bet security service.


Case dropped against Israeli teen accused of detonating Palestinian taxi
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Xinhua
January 6, 2013 - 1:00am


  The Attorney Office of Jerusalem District decided on Sunday to close an investigation against a 13- year-old Jewish settler suspected of hurling a Molotov cocktail at a Palestinian taxi in August 2012. In a statement obtained by Xinhua, the lawsuit was closed due to "lack of sufficient evidence" which could connect the defendant with the crime.


Netanyahu's rivals eye centre-left pact for Israel vote
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Reuters
by Dan Williams - January 5, 2013 - 1:00am


  Three Israeli parties on Saturday proposed forming a centre-left opposition bloc to try to topple conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Jan. 22 election, but disagreements over the terms suggested any pact could be elusive.


Egypt says it foils car bombing near Gaza border
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Ashraf Sweilam - January 7, 2013 - 1:00am


  The Egyptian military said Monday it foiled an attempted car bombing that was likely targeting an abandoned church or a nearby military camp under construction along the Egypt-Gaza border.


US senator calls for gradual cut in aid to Israel
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Aron Heller - January 7, 2013 - 1:00am


  U.S. Sen. Rand Paul on Monday called for a gradual reduction of American foreign aid, delivering the message in an unlikely venue — since Israel is among the top recipients of American assistance.


Israel Plans to Construct a Syrian Border Fence
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
by Isabel Kershner - January 6, 2013 - 1:00am


 


Palestinian PM warns of cash crisis
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Karin Laub - January 6, 2013 - 1:00am


  The Palestinian self-rule government is in "extreme jeopardy" because of an unprecedented financial crisis, largely because Arab countries have failed to send hundreds of millions of dollars in promised aid, the Palestinian prime minister said Sunday.



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