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Opinion Could Kerry Be the One?
In certain circles, it is fashionable to dismiss John Kerry, typically by casting him as naïve, Pollyannaish. That is a major mischaracterization. Whether his current apparent success in getting the Israelis and the Palestinians to meet together bears fruit or not, Kerry is an immensely capable man with a distinguished public record that stretches back…
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Fast Forward Bird Accused of Spying for Israel in Turkey Has Been Cleared
A bird captured in Turkey is being allowed to fly away home after thorough examinations revealed it was not working for the Mossad. Turkish news outlet Hurryiet reported Thursday that residents of a village called Altinavya in the Ağın district of the eastern province of Elazığ reported the kestrel suspicious for having for having a…
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Fast Forward Bulgaria Names Suspects in Bombing That Killed Israelis
Bulgaria released the names and photographs of two people it says carried out the Burgas bombing last July that killed five Israelis and their Bulgarian bus driver. The suspects were identified as Meliad Farah, a 32-year-old Australian also known as Hussein Hussein, and Hassan el-Hajj Hassan, a 25-year-old Canadian. Both are said to be associated…
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Fast Forward Israel Blocks E.U. Aid to Palestinians in Retaliation for Settlement Boycott
Israel has blocked the European Union from aiding tens of thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank in retaliation for Brussels’ ban on financial assistance to Israeli organizations in the occupied territories. An Israeli official said on Friday the move was a result of the EU decision “to sanction or boycott the settlements”. “From our…
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Fast Forward 140 U.S. Jewish Leaders Sign Letter of Support for Talks
A broad range of U.S. Jewish figures wrote Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to encourage him as peace talks restart. “We recognize that achieving a two-state solution will require a territorial compromise that provides for a Palestinian state without jeopardizing Israel’s security,” said the letter, initiated by the Israel Policy Forum and signed by 140…
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Israel News Netanyahu’s Personal Envoy Will Attend Peace Talks Along With Livni
When Israel sends representatives to Washington for the relaunch of long-dormant Middle East peace talks, the country’s delegation will be headed not by one but by two chief negotiators. That’s not the usual way that peace delegations do business. The Palestinian delegation, for example, will be led, as it was for many years earlier, by…
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Fast Forward No Peace Talks Unless Veteran Prisoners Are Released, Says Palestinian Source
The Palestinians will not take part in peace talks scheduled to begin in Washington on Tuesday, unless Israel commits to releasing veteran Palestinian prisoners, a senior Palestinian source has told Haaretz. The source, who is close to the negotiations, confirmed to Haaretz Thursday that chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat had had been invited by the…
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Food Eating Your Way Through Israel — On a Budget
Whether you’re craving creamy hummus, cheesy burritos, Indian dahl, grilled calamari, Druze pastries or fresh fish, eating well in the Holy Land doesn’t have to cost you much. We’ve compiled a list of where to get the best bite for your buck. From Israel’s northern border to its most southern tip, learn where to find…
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