Netanyahu's top security adviser: Settlements impede Western support of Israel
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Haaretz
by Chaim Levinson, Barak Ravid - February 7, 2013 - 1:00am


The construction in West Bank settlements is causing Israel to lose the support even of its best friends in the West, National Security Adviser Yaakov Amidror was quoted as warning in recent weeks.


Obama’s Visit to Israel a Chance To Reset US-Israel Ties
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Al-Monitor
by Ben Caspit - (Opinion) February 7, 2013 - 1:00am


The previous elections in Israel took place in February 2009, some three months after Barack Obama was elected as the first black president in the history of the United States, and about one month after he assumed office. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formed his government on April 1, 2009. In other words, Obama had a 40-day hiatus in which he was the sitting president and Netanyahu was the prime minister-designate, attempting to put together a coalition.


Obama’s Israel visit will be the moment of truth for Netanyahu
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Haaretz
by Itamar Rabinovich - (Opinion) February 6, 2013 - 1:00am


The White House's surprising, dramatic announcement this week that President Barack Obama will come to Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Jordan has had an immedi


Controversial event going on at NYC college
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Associated Press
February 7, 2013 - 1:00am


An event that has stirred controversy over its subject and speakers is scheduled to take place at a New York City college despite the furor. Brooklyn College has been criticized for hosting a lecture by anti-Israel speakers. The lecture is scheduled for Thursday night, and features speakers that talk about using boycotts, divestment and sanctions to pressure Israel on how it treats Palestinian rights.


Bloomberg’s friendly advice to pro-Israel, anti-BDS protesters: shut up!
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Haaretz
by Chemi Shalev - February 6, 2013 - 1:00am


New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has lambasted city politicians who threatened to cut off funding to Brooklyn College for sponsoring an event featuring the anti-Israeli Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, saying “If you want to go to a university where the government decides what kind of subjects are fit for discussion, I suggest you apply to a school in North Korea.”


News Analysis: Stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace talks to dominate Obama's visit
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Xinhua
February 7, 2013 - 1:00am


 


Doctor: Palestinian inmates sneak sperm to wives
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Associated Press
by Mohammed Daraghmeh - February 6, 2013 - 1:00am


A Palestinian fertility doctor claimed Wednesday that he has used prisoners' sperm smuggled out of Israeli jails to help their wives have babies, and that five women have become pregnant so far. Despite unlikely odds and difficult conditions, a fertility expert said the claims could be plausible. There are about 4,500 Palestinians in Israeli jails, serving sentences for offenses ranging from stone throwing to killing Israeli civilians.


Abbas calls for end to Gaza blockade
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency
February 7, 2013 - 1:00am


President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday urged Islamic leaders to end Israel's blockade of Gaza, but criticized official visits to the enclave. The ongoing siege of Gaza will prolong the conflict with Israel and lead the region to another round of violence, preventing a just and comprehensive peace agreement, Abbas said in a speech at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit in Cairo.


ANALYSIS-Under diplomatic fire, Israel faces settlement showdown
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Reuters
by Crispian Balmer - (Opinion) February 6, 2013 - 1:00am


Israel risks sleepwalking into a crisis with its allies over relentless settlement-building in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem unless it realises that the international anger is genuine and adjusts its course.


Israel demolishes East Jerusalem home
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency
February 6, 2013 - 1:00am


Israeli forces demolished a two-story Palestinian home in East Jerusalem on Tuesday, making 30 people homeless, official news agency Wafa reported. Muhammad Castero, 52, a resident of the building, told Wafa that Israel issued a demolition order for the home 50 days ago on the pretext that it was built without a permit. "We are refugees now, we don't have any shelter. Where should we, our children and elderly people go after our house was demolished?" he said.



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