Jun 10 2013 - 2:35pm Yacimovich to PM: Move peace process forward
June 10, 2013

“I have told Netanyahu more than once – every time you take action to move forward with the peace process, we won’t act as an opposition, we will vote for you from the opposition benches. We need to extend our hand [to the Palestinians], not for them – but for us.”

Jun 10 2013 - 2:34pm Listening to Palestinian officials, longing for Trotsky
June 10, 2013

When will the Palestinians learn that the media wants information, and that we're tired of their cliches?

Jun 10 2013 - 2:31pm Israeli figures show spike in settlement starts
June 10, 2013

Official Israeli figures show housing starts in West Bank settlements rose significantly in the first three months of 2013 compared to the same period last year — numbers that are likely to cast a shadow on the upcoming visit of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

Jun 7 2013 - 11:24am Five church schools in Gaza face closure after Hamas order
June 7, 2013

“We will never accept this even if we have to close the schools. It is a concern that in education things are getting more conservative. It reflects the whole society. This is of concern to both Christians and moderate Muslims. It is not easy to be there.”

Jun 7 2013 - 11:21am Deputy defense minister: This government will block any two-state deal
June 7, 2013

“If you will bring it to a vote in the government — nobody will bring it to a vote, it’s not smart to do it — but if you bring it to a vote, you will see the majority of Likud ministers, along with the Jewish Home [party], will be against it.”

Jun 7 2013 - 11:18am Palestinian Authority Swears In Its New Prime Minister
June 7, 2013

The appointments include two deputy prime ministers considered close to President Mahmoud Abbas of the PA — Mohammed Mustafa, currently chairman of the Palestine Investment Fund, and Ziad Abu Amr, a legislator and former foreign minister — as well as a new finance minister, Shukri Bishara.

Jun 6 2013 - 9:54am Hamas denies endorsing ties with Hezbollah
June 6, 2013

Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported that Hamas’s military wing, the Qassam Brigades, would like to maintain its alliance with Hezbollah in Lebanon, claiming that the use of arms against Israel is a more effective way of liberating the land than financial donations from Arab states.

Jun 6 2013 - 9:52am We all profit from the occupation
June 6, 2013

"It's convenient to place all blame for the occupation on the extreme Zionist settlers. The painful reality, however, is that we all share responsibility."

Jun 6 2013 - 9:50am Israel building West Bank interchange to facilitate E-1 construction
June 6, 2013

The Jerusalem District Planning and Building Committee is expected to approve the Hazeitim Interchange Thursday. Opponents say the interchange will promote construction in the controversial E-1 area and perpetuate discrimination against Palestinians.

Jun 5 2013 - 12:02pm Knesset Debates Arab Peace Initiative in Special Session with Netanyahu
June 5, 2013

Senior Labor MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer spoke in favor of the Arab peace initiative. "You say the PA doesn't want peace? Let the world learn it for themselves; get up and say you want peace."He also expressed concern that the Americans are"on the verge of despair when it comes to helping us make peace”


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