Dolphin subs equipped with nuclear weapons
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ynetnews
by Ronen Bergman - June 3, 2012 - 12:00am

An in-depth report in German magazine Der Spiegel suggests that Israel's newly acquired Dolphin-class submarines will have extensive nuclear capabilities. According to a Sunday report in Yedioth Ahronoth, the German-made U-boats – six of which have been purchased by the Israel Navy – will be equipped with Popeye missiles, which can carry nuclear warheads.

»

Clash kills Palestinian militant, Israeli soldier
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Ibrahim Barzak - June 1, 2012 - 12:00am

A Palestinian militant sneaked into Israel early Friday, opening fire on Israeli troops and killing one soldier, the military said. The troops fired back, killing the infiltrator in the incident that touched off fresh violence in the volatile border area, which had been mostly quiet since March. The exchange began after the militant cut through the fence separating the Hamas-run Gaza Strip and southern Israel. The militant started shooting, prompting Israeli troops to respond, said Col. Tal Hermoni.

»

Syria set to become failed state-Israeli commander
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Reuters
by Douglas Hamilton - May 31, 2012 - 12:00am

TEL AVIV, May 31 (Reuters) - Syria is heading for collapse and will become a "warehouse of weapons" for Islamist militants as it descends into chaos, a senior Israeli army commander said. "Syria is in civil war, which will lead to a failed state, and terrorism will blossom in it," said Major-General Yair Golan, making a rare public appearance at a conference at Bar Ilan University on Wednesday. "Syria has a big arsenal."

»

Israeli leaders skeptical of new diplomatic efforts on Iran nuclear program
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Washington Post
by Joel Greenberg - May 31, 2012 - 12:00am

JERUSALEM — After an inconclusive round of talks this month between world powers and Iran about its nuclear program, Israeli leaders are expressing deep skepticism about the chances for a diplomatic breakthrough and urging tougher international demands. Following months of advocating stricter sanctions against Iran, Israeli officials are now pushing for a halt to all its uranium enrichment activity, warning that further delays could put the Iranian nuclear program beyond the reach of an effective military strike.

»

'Security officials oppose Iran strike'
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ynetnews
by Attila Somfalvi - May 31, 2012 - 12:00am

The majority of Israel's defense chiefs are against a military strike in Iran at this time, Ynet has learned.

»

Israeli court sentences Palestinian protest leader
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Rawhi Razim - May 29, 2012 - 12:00am

OFER MILITARY BASE, West Bank — An Israeli military court Tuesday sentenced a Palestinian protest leader to 13 months in jail, time he already served for urging youths to throw rocks at Israeli soldiers. Bassem al-Tamimi, 45, walked free because he already spent that much time in jail while awaiting trial. The activist led weekly marches in his West Bank village of Nabi Saleh for years to protest Jewish settlers seizing a nearby well for their own use, mirroring other protests in Palestinian villages.

»

Israel gas finds launch navy into troubled waters
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Reuters
by Dan Williams - May 29, 2012 - 12:00am

TEL AVIV, May 29 (Reuters) - When Israeli economists contemplate their country's untapped natural gas finds far out in the Mediterranean, they dream of energy independence and lucrative export deals. Those charged with Israel's defence, however, worry that the navy - small and long a middling priority in budgets - may be hard put to protect the multinational drilling platforms and rigs out at sea.

»

Israel gas finds launch navy into troubled waters
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Dan Williams - May 29, 2012 - 12:00am

When Israeli economists contemplate their country's untapped natural gas finds far out in the Mediterranean, they dream of energy independence and lucrative export deals. Those charged with Israel's defence, however, worry that the navy - small and long a middling priority in budgets - may be hard put to protect the multinational drilling platforms and rigs out at sea.

»

Turkish Court Indicts 4 Israeli Military Leaders
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
by Isabel Kershner - May 28, 2012 - 12:00am

JERUSALEM — An Istanbul court approved indictments on Monday against four senior Israeli military figures for involvement in a deadly raid on a Turkish passenger vessel trying to breach Israel’s naval blockade of

»

Prepare for nuclear Iran
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ynetnews
by Eitan Haber - (Opinion) May 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Benjamin Netanyahu was roughly five-years-old when he played in the sandbox at kindergarten, and Ehud Barak was roughly 12-years-old and run in the orchards when David Ben Gurion, Professor Ernst David Bergmann, Shimon Peres and Emman

»


American Task Force on Palestine - 1634 Eye St. NW, Suite 725, Washington DC 20006 - Telephone: 202-262-0017