Israeli minister warms to choice of Hagel for Pentagon
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Reuters
by Dan Williams - January 8, 2013 - 1:00am


  A senior Israeli diplomat has given a positive view of Chuck Hagel's nomination as U.S. defense secretary, though some commentators in the Jewish state expressed worries that the choice could open a new fissure in bedrock ties with Washington.


Hagel nomination unnerves some in Israel
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Amy Teibel - January 8, 2013 - 1:00am


 


For Netanyahu, Being Favored to Win Carries Its Own Risks
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
by Jodi Rudoren - January 8, 2013 - 1:00am


  Can a candidate ever be too far in the lead for his own good?


Palestinians refuse Israel's objection of "State of Palestine"
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Xinhua
January 7, 2013 - 1:00am


   The Palestinian leadership refused Monday Israel's objection of using the words "State of Palestine" instead of Palestinian National Authority (PNA) after its status upgrade in the United Nations. "Israel should abide by the UN resolutions," Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Ereekat told Xinhua.


State of Palestine name change shows limitations
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Karin Laub - January 7, 2013 - 1:00am


  With U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state in his pocket, President Mahmoud Abbas wants official documents to carry a new emblem: "State of Palestine."



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