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2010-03-14: Headlines

BusinessWeek: Israel Chemicals Rises Most in Five Months on Fertilizer Demand 2010-03-14
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- Israel Chemicals Ltd., the company that extracts minerals from the Dead Sea to make fertilizer, climbed the most ...
Emirates News Agency: Clinton Rebukes Israel, UAE paper - WAM 2010-03-14
WAM Abu Dhabi, March 14th, 2010 (WAM) --- A 43-minute telephone call from the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Israeli Prime Minister Benjam ...
CNN: Israel to investigate timing of settlement announcement 2010-03-14
Jerusalem (CNN) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has set up a team to investigate why officials announced new settlement construction ...
Green Left Weekly: Obama's visit provokes protests 2010-03-14
In Melbourne, Students for Palestine have planned the protest to cap a week of activities to mark Israeli Apartheid Week. In Canberra, cardboard replicas ...
Green Left Weekly: Challenging Israel's war on protest 2010-03-14
She said Israel does not want people, like herself, bearing witness to Israel's illegal occupation of Palestine, and its continued settlement building.
Middle East North Africa Financial Network: EU has leverage with Israel on talks 2010-03-14
(MENAFN - Jordan Times) European Union could use closer trade ties as leverage to urge Israel to resume peace talks with the Palestini ...
International Middle East Media Center: US issues stern warning to Israel due to ongoing settlement expansion 2010-03-14
In his latest waver back and forth on the issue of Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, US President Barack Obama issued a warning ...
The Muslim News: Palestine: Israeli settlers tear up olive grove, uprooting 40 trees near Nablus 2010-03-14
Local municipal officials in the Palestinian Authority reported Friday morning that overnight, a group of Israeli settlers had ambushed ...
WalesOnline: Israel arrests 'leading Hamas member' 2010-03-14
The Israeli military said security forces arrested a leading member of the Hamas militant group's military wing in the West Bank.
Spectator.co.uk: Obama picks a great time to throw Israel under the bus 2010-03-14
In the US, Abe Foxman of the Anti-Defamation League is shocked – shocked! – by the way the Obama administration has picked a fight with Israel over ...
Jamaica Gleaner: Reject vigilante extradition 2010-03-14
Now, the Roman occupation of Palestine happened under the pax Romana or 'peace of Rome', a corrupt two-tiered justice system in which Roman citizens and ...
Ha'aretz: Israel nabs Hamas leader behind 2003 terror attacks 2010-03-14
Israel Defense Forces soldiers late Saturday arrested a top Hamas official in Ramallah, suspected of leading ...
Ma'an News Agency: PA official: Israel orders demolition of Nablus mosque 2010-03-14
Nablus – Ma'an – Israeli authorities ordered the demolition of a mosque under construction in the northern West Bank village of Burin on Sunday ...
Ma'an News Agency: Palestine weather forecast: Sunday 2010-03-14
Bethlehem – Ma'an – Hot, dry, and dusty weather is expected on Sunday as temperatures continue to rise, according to the Palestinian Meteorological ...
Inter Press Service: MIDEAST: Israel Lands in Public Relations Nightmare 2010-03-14
JERSUSALEM, Mar 14, 2010 (IPS) - Israeli riot police and soldiers have, since Friday, sealed off the Al Aqsa mosque, Islam's third holiest ...
Aljazeera.net: Israel arrests Hamas leader 2010-03-14
Israeli security forces have arrested a leading member of Hamas's military wing in the West Bank. A spokesman for the Israeli military on Sunday said th ...
Aljazeera.net: Hizma: A microcosm of a disappearing Palestine 2010-03-14
Hizma is a microcosm of a disappearing Palestine. Over the years, Hizma has shrunk - by almost 50 per cent - while the Israeli settlements of Neve Yaacov ...
Ma'an News Agency: Israel: West Bank lockdown extended 2010-03-14
Bethelehem - Ma'an - Israeli authorities extended a closure of the West Bank on Saturday evening as restrictions on Palestinian entry into the Al-Aq ...
Aljazeera.net: Israel to probe 'Biden fiasco' 2010-03-14
Israel's prime minister has ordered an investigation into how government officials announced plans for a new Jewish housing project in east Jerusalem during ...
Al-Arabiya: Israel orders probe into new settlements news 2010-03-14
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton earlier issued a unusually stern rebuke to Netanyahu over the announcement, saying it sent a "deeply negative signal" ...
Reuters: Israel arrests top Hamas official in West Bank 2010-03-14
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli forces arrested a senior Hamas figure on Sunday after a raid in the town of Ramallah, the seat of the West Bank-based ...
Kashmir Media Service: Mirwaiz concerned over stepped up HR abuses in IHK 2010-03-14
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a history of playing positive role in disputes such as Afghanistan and Palestine. Kashmiris will be more than happy if ...
Brunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm: PALESTINE AWAITS MITCHELL'S GUARANTEES 2010-03-14
RAMALLAH, March 14 (NNN-KUNA) — The Palestinians await the return of the US peace envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell along with guarantees on halting ...
Los Angeles Times: Hillary Rodham Clinton's harsh words stun Israel 2010-03-14
"This is more than a tempest in a teapot, but less than a strategic crisis," said Ziad Asali, president of the American Task Force on Palestine ...
Press TV: EU's top diplomat: Closer ties with Israel conditional 2010-03-14
The European Union's top diplomat says closer ties with Tel Aviv will be put off if the regime does not resume 'peace' talks with the Palestinians.
People's Daily Online: Hostile rhetoric bedevils peace progress between Israel and Lebanon, says UN envoy 2010-03-14
The United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams called on Friday the relationship between Lebanon and Israel "the calmest in decades," ...
Las Vegas Sun: Biden implores Israel, Palestinians to make peace 2010-03-14
AP US Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday implored Israelis and Palestinians to move beyond a diplomatic spat that has marred his trip to the regi ...
Times of Malta: EU calls on Israel to resume peace talks immediately 2010-03-14
Palestinians run for cover from Israeli stun grenades during a protest at the Qalandia checkpoint yesterday against Israeli settlements, checkpoints and ...
Palestine Herald Press: Animal seizure hearing set 2010-03-14
PALESTINE — A hearing to determine the custody of more than a half-dozen animals will be held later this month before ...
The Nation, Pakistan: HC would welcome mediation of Saudi Arabia in Indo-Pak dialogues: Mirwaiz 2010-03-14
... played its important role in Iraq, Afghanistan and Palestine to solve the issues, therefore, it can also play its role as mediator in Kashmir issue.
Geo TV: Indo-Pak talks futile sans Kashmir issue: Mirwaiz 2010-03-14
Mirwaiz said the KSA has been playing as an intermediary over issues including Iraq, Afghanistan and Palestine; accordingly, it may stands as concili ...
Odessa American: Company keeps pumping 2010-03-14
Within the past year, Odessa Pumps has added three new locations by opening shops in Dallas and Palestine and buying an existing company in Amarillo.
Palestine Herald Press: PHS student wins Dogwood Queen title 2010-03-14
PALESTINE — Palestine High School senior Ashley Conner topped 11 other contestants to win the title of 2010 Dogwood ...
Palestine Herald Press: Bridges, Bullock deserving of Oscar awards 2010-03-14
PALESTINE — Last Sunday was Oscar night, and I watched the horrendously long (three and a half hours for just ...
Palestine Herald Press: Elk Tracks: The Lamar Legacy 2010-03-14
PALESTINE — Mirabeau B. Lamar, once President of the Republic of Texas, has been designated as the Father of Tex ...
Clarksville Leaf Chronicle: Islamic Center of Clarksville opens new location 2010-03-14
Several countries of origin are represented in the local Muslim community to include: Pakistan; Bangladesh; Iraq; Palestine; Jordan; Yemen; India;
Palestine Herald Press: Memorial fund set up for accident victim Eggen 2010-03-14
A memorial benefit fund has been set up for the family of Troup construction worker Zach Eggen, who died in an accident Thursday at Palestine High School.
Palestine Herald Press: Sheriff's Office gets crime scene van to help with investigations 2010-03-14
PALESTINE — Thanks to the generosity of some local entities, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office now boasts ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'JihadJane' appears to have lived a double life 2010-03-14
She listed Muslim as her religion, and "Palestine, Iraq, Chechnya, Afghanistan," all sites of armed Islamic resistance, as her occupation.
Today's Zaman: Alternative reading of the al-Mabhouh murder 2010-03-14
The story is not about abducted occupation soldiers, but about millions of refugees, not about Iran, but about Gaza and Palestine, not about luxury hotel ...
Palestine Herald Press: Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids 2010-03-14
PALESTINE — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is promising parents and their kids that with his administration's help they will ...
Victoria Times Colonist: At Your Service 2010-03-14
Struggle for unity: Walls, checkpoints and fragmentation in Palestine. Friday, 11 am-noon. Camosun College Lansdowne Campus Young 21. Free. Tel.
Manila Bulletin: ICAPP's 1st decade unifies world's parties 2010-03-14
... through Southern Thailand to Nepal – from Kashmir and Afghanistan, Pakistan to Iraq and Palestine – and from Chechnya to the Caucasus Mountains.
Citizens for Legitimate Government: TEXAS LEGISLATURE VOTES TO REWRITE BIBLE 2010-03-14
... Lord's greatest pleasure was to smite homosexuals," said Reverend Chuck Amer of the First Church of the Exploding Pentecost of Palestine, Texas.
The Palestine Telegraph: Israel opens Abu Salem crossing for fuel and aid 2010-03-14
Gaza, March 14, 2010 (Pal Telegraph) - The Israeli authorities opened today Karem Abu Salem crossing to allow the entry of limited quantities of fuel ...
Sify: Chinese artist fights concrete with erotic art 2010-03-14
'One is based on an Israeli soldier's testimony of bull-dozing through Palestine and another on the concepts of alternative sexuality embedded in larger ...
Palestine Herald Press: Pet Talk: Third eyelid tumors often go unnoticed in horses 2010-03-14
PALESTINE — Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is one of the most common cancers in horses. Appearing as small, wart-like ...
Santa Cruz Sentinel: Sami Abed, Sallye Steiner Boyer, Scott Kennedy: Site a poor choice for Museum ... 2010-03-14
Sami Abed, Sallye Steiner Boyer and Scott Kennedy submitted this statement on behalf of the local Palestine-Israel Action Committee, piac@calcentral.com.
Indianapolis Star: Hoosier Digest 2010-03-14
Doug Armstrong, 47, who led New Palestine to two sectional championships and a 47-31 record from 2002-08, was hired as football coach at Beech Grove.
Palestine Herald Press: A week of triumph and tragedies 2010-03-14
PALESTINE — Tuesday marked a first in Palestine and a day that will be remembered for years to come ...
The Palestine Telegraph: Marwan Al-Barghouti gets political science PhD in Israeli jail 2010-03-14
Palestine, March 14, 2010 (Pal Telegraph) - Fatah official Marwan Al-Barghouti, 50, who is serving five life terms in Israeli prison, has completed h ...
The Palestine Telegraph: Israel plans to storm Al-Aqsa Mosque 2010-03-14
Occupied Jerusalem, March 14, 2010 (Pal Telegraph)- Israeli occupation authorities have continued to close Jerusalem, the Old City and the area around ...
Palestine Herald Press: New cell phone woes 2010-03-14
PALESTINE — A cold dread chilled his heart. It was time to upgrade his cell phone. There wasn't any way around ...
Las Vegas Sun: Clinton slams Israel on housing announcement 2010-03-14
AP The State Department said Clinton spoke to Netanyahu by phone for 43 minutes to vent US frustration with Tuesday's announcement that cast a pall over ...
Las Vegas Sun: Biden: US has 'no better friend' than Israel 2010-03-14
AP Vice President Joe Biden is wrapping up a trip to Israel with warm words of praise for the Jewish state, saying the US has "no better friend.
University World News: ISRAEL: Einstein's relativity manuscript goes on display 2010-03-14
The original manuscript of Albert Einstein's groundbreaking theory of relativity, which helps explain everything from black holes to the Big Bang ...
Africasia: Israel captures senior Hamas militant in West Bank 2010-03-14
A top Hamas commander in the West Bank has been arrested by the Israeli security services after more than a decade on the run, an Israeli military spokesm ...
All India Radio: Israel extends West Bank security lockdown 2010-03-14
Israel has extended a security lockdown in the West Bank till 16th march to prevent Palestinians entering Jerusalem after a weekend of protests and rioting ...
People's Daily Online: Middle East Quartet condemns Israel's settlement decision 2010-03-14
The Middle East Quartet, which groups the United Nations, European Union, the United States and Russia, on Friday condemned Israel's decision to advance ...
Las Vegas Sun: Israel seals off West Bank to prevent unrest 2010-03-14
AP Israel has sealed off the West Bank for 48 hours, preventing Palestinians from entering Israel because of fears of unrest. There have been clashes ...
Press TV: US ponders denying Israel arms needed for Iran war 2010-03-14
With Israel making apparent efforts to build a case for war on Tehran, the Obama administration reportedly considers denying Tel Aviv the military item ...
AFP: Israel arrests Hamas chief in West Bank 2010-03-14
JERUSALEM — A leader of the Islamist Hamas movement in the West Bank has been arrested by the Israeli security services which had wanted him for several ...
Australia.TO: US-ISRAEL: Tiff or Tipping Point? 2010-03-14
WASHINGTON, Mar 13 (IPS) - ”Condemn” is not a word that rolls trippingly off the tongue of a US politician addressing anything having to do with acti ...
Brisbane Times: Clinton rebukes Israel over settler move 2010-03-14
US SECRETARY of State Hillary Clinton has told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's plan for new housing units for Jews in East Jerusalem send ...
Independent Online: Mystery surrounds SA's stand-off with Israel 2010-03-14
This follows the use of OR Tambo airport in Joburg by two alleged assassins of a Hamas activist in Dubai, on their return to Tel Aviv ...
France24: Israel's Netanyahu under fire for row with US 2010-03-14
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought to project calm amid a deepening crisis with the United States, seen as the worst rift between ...
Earthtimes: Israel housing announcement 'regrettable incident,' Netanyahu says 2010-03-14
By : dpa Jerusalem - An Israeli announcement`- made at the height of US Vice-President Joe Biden's recent visit - that 1600 new homes would be built ...
Press TV: Israel detains Hamas leader in WB 2010-03-14
Israel has arrested a leader of Hamas in the occupied West Bank as it imposes a lockdown on the territory for what it cited as security measures to avoid ...
iAfrica.com: Israel extends lockdown 2010-03-14
Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak on Saturday extended until Tuesday a lockdown on the West Bank that had been due to end Saturday at midnight ...
ncrsamaylive.com: No plans to accelerate the pace of settlement:Israel 2010-03-14
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told German and Italian leaders that Israel does not plan to speed up the controversial construction ...
RTT News: Israel Arrests Senior Hamas Leader In West Bank 2010-03-14
(RTTNews) - Maher Udda, a leading member of Hamas' military wing in the West Bank, was arrested by the Israeli security forces Saturday night, reports said.
Casper Star-Tribune Online: Condemn Israel's decision 2010-03-14
The recent decision of the Israeli government to build 1600 houses for Jews in East Jerusalem should be roundly condemned by the United States.

2010-03-13: Headlines

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty: Israel Slammed Over New Settlement Construction 2010-03-13
(RFE/RL) -- Israel's announcement of new Jewish housing in East Jerusalem has drawn a harsh rebuke from the international community.
Emirates News Agency: Al Rahma Charity to undertake charitable projects in Palestine,Sierra Leone ... - WAM 2010-03-13
WAM Ras Al Khaimah,13th March, 2010 (WAM) --Al Rahma Charity in Ras Al Khaimah has signed an agreement with ''Life for Relief and Development Organization''
Herald.ie: Cartoonist 'death plot' suspects released 2010-03-13
Three of the seven arrested were from Algeria and the others were from the US, Libya, Croatia and Palestine. A forensic examination of computers seized ...
The Majlis: Strategic interests and the "special relationship" with Israel 2010-03-13
Supporters of a "special relationship" between America and Israel -- Aaron David Miller, for example -- often cite two justifications for these close tie ...
The Guardian: Breaking the Gaza deadlock 2010-03-13
I returned last week from a visit to Gaza as part of a parliamentary delegation from the Britain-Palestine All-Party Group. Knowing that no political ...
Michigan Citizen: Development and democracy 2010-03-13
It is the same blindness that shaped the disastrous Zionist move into Palestine, expressed in the slogan “A land without a people, a people without a land.
truthout: As Biden Visits, Israel Keeps Iran Fears in Mind 2010-03-13
Jerusalem - Israeli leaders would like nothing better than to smash Iran's putative nuclear capability with a swift bombing raid. Trouble is, most Israeli ...
GlobalPost: Rachel Corrie case stirs fresh pain and hope 2010-03-13
As family of activist killed by an Israeli bulldozer sues in an Israeli court, memories resurface. By Ashley Bates HAIFA, Israel — Shortly before Rachel ...
Dissident Voice: A Matter of Timing 2010-03-13
But they cannot compromise about East Jerusalem becoming the capital of Palestine. All national and religious passions converge here.
Common Dreams: Israel Seals off West Bank 2010-03-13
Israel has imposed a full closure of the occupied Palestinian territory of West Bank, announcing that no one will be allowed in or out for 48 hours.
Al-Jazeerah.info: Palestinian Christians Resist Israeli Occupation Government by Entering ... 2010-03-13
... them to encourage all Christians in Palestine to enter Jerusalem for the Easter celebrations without applying for permits from the Israeli authorities.
Monthly Review: Biden's Israel Debacle Puts Obama's Flawed Middle East Strategy in the Spotlight 2010-03-13
Vice President Joseph Biden set out to massage US-Israeli relations this week, but instead ran up against ...
Brunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm: ISRAEL CLOSES CROSSING, AL-AQSA GATEWAYS, EVICTS GIRLS FROM SCHOOL 2010-03-13
RAMALLAH, March 13 (NNN-KUNA) — Israeli forces closed down on Saturday the Hawara Crossing connecting Nablus to Ramallah, evicted girls from a high school ...
Brunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm: ISRAEL”S ANNOUNCEMENT OF SETTLEMENTS DURING VP VISIT WAS INSULTING ? CLINTON 2010-03-13
WASHINGTON, March 13 (NNN-KUNA) — US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton late on Friday termed Israel's announcement of settlement plans in East Jerusalem ...
Brunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm: PALESTINIAN CHIEF JUDGE HAILS MOROCCO'S INITIATIVES TO PRESERVE AL QUDS IDENTITY 2010-03-13
Ambassador Mohamed Hamzaoui, Morocco's bureau chief in Palestine, said that the city of Al Quds is considered by Moroccans as the beating heart of the Umm ...
Inter Press Service: US-ISRAEL: Tiff or Tipping Point? 2010-03-13
"The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of (US-mediated) proximity talks (between Israel and the Palestine Authority)
Reuters South Africa: EU has leverage with Israel on talks - Ashton 2010-03-13
SAARISELKA, Finland (Reuters) - The European Union could use closer trade ties as leverage to urge Israel to resume peace talks with ...
Reuters South Africa: "Insulted" by Israel, US scrambles to save talks 2010-03-13
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's relationship with the United States, a defining feature of the troubled Middle East, was under severe ...
Ha'aretz: Report: US vows to halt Israeli building in East Jerusalem 2010-03-13
... contiguous and viable state of Palestine is in the fundamental interests of the parties, of all states in the region, and of the international community ...
Ma'an News Agency: Palestinian car racer denied permission to compete in Kuwait 2010-03-13
The 28-year-old racer was sent by Palestinian Olympic Committee and Sports Association director Jibril Ar-Rajoub to represent Palestine in the events.
GulfNews: Alternative track to Palestine 2010-03-13
Alas, we've painfully realised that Hamas has quickly become more interested in consolidating power in Gaza than advancing the case for Palestine.
Tehran Times: Palestinians should now declare their independence 2010-03-13
Netanyahu talks about the dangers of Israel being wiped from the map, yet Palestine is being wiped from the map every day by his tanks and his guns.
Ma'an News Agency: Celebrating Palestinian women: Najah Abu Atwan 2010-03-13
The Ma'an Network broadcast a documentary on Najah and her farm on Palestine TV at 6pm and will be additionally aired on Ma'an radio on 14 and 16 March ...
Ma'an News Agency: Israeli forces disperse women's march in Ramallah 2010-03-13
... Federation of Women's Action Committee, further celebrating the anniversary of the founding of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
Eurasia Review: Arab League's Moussa Seeking To Safeguard Peace Process, Halt Israeli Measures 2010-03-13
... said Mohammad Sebeeh, the league assistant secretary general for Palestine affairs and the occupied territories, in a statement to journalists.
DAWN.com: Gaza swimmers hope to make splash at Asia games 2010-03-13
The four teenagers, who have spent their entire lives in the Gaza Strip, hope to represent Palestine in world swimming competitions in Asia later this year.
Palestine Note: Dalal Mughrabi Square: Palestinians remember controversial figure 2010-03-13
Damiri said there aren't enough squares for all Palestine's martyrs. Hopefully we are embarking upon an era that ceases to make martyrs of any kind.
Greenfield Daily Reporter: Library expansion priced at $1.2M 2010-03-13
... debate the best option for adding on to the library's Sugar Creek Branch in New Palestine, which, they say, has been battling a space crunch for months.
Athens Daily Review: JAYSON LARSON: Against all odds, she did it 2010-03-13
She made her “official day back” the Speak Up for the Kids CASA 5K in Palestine last April. She followed that up with a handful more and soon after set her ...
The People's Voice: Palestinian Dispossession in East Jerusalem 2010-03-13
Nonetheless, in 1967, historic Palestine became belligerently occupied. Jerusalem was declared its capital, and Palestinians have been systematically ...
Naharnet: Bazzi to Amr Moussa: No Mediation Requested for Libya Arab Summit 2010-03-13
"We Hope that Mr. Moussa would focus his attention on Palestine instead of wasting his time on other things." Moussa has said that he hasn't been asked ...
Tehran Times: Gaza's tunnel industry 2010-03-13
There are some people who feel afraid of working in the tunnels, so they only have the walls of their home and their UNRWA (the UN agency for Palestine ...
The Palestine Telegraph: US diplomats: Israel stabbed Obama in the back 2010-03-13
Jerusalem, March 13, 2010 (Pal Telegraph)- Daily Maariv newspaper reported that the issue of Israel announcing ratification of the construction of housing ...
Deccan Herald: Giving people back their faces 2010-03-13
Appropriating a border wall running the length of the disputed areas between Israel and Palestine, JR pasted a giant triptych of a rabbi, a priest and ...
Xinhua: Prospect of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks looming 2010-03-13
The Israeli decision was made a few days after an Arab League (AL) committee and then the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) executive committee ...
GulfNews: Egypt-Palestine friendly match gets too hot for footballers 2010-03-13
By Ramadan Al Sherbini, Correspondent Cairo University students shout anti-Israel slogans as they burn an Israeli flag during a rally earlier this month ...
Indianapolis Star: High school girls gymnastics regionals 2010-03-13
Team scores: Columbus North 111.125, Columbus East 108.475, New Castle 105.750, Hagerstown 104.625, New Palestine 103.775, Jeffersonville 102.300 ...
Press TV: Ireland release Muslims accused of plot against cartoonist 2010-03-13
The group included nationals from Algeria, Libya, Palestine, Croatia and the US. The suspects were freed without charge after three-and-a-half days ...
Xinhua: Israeli forces clash with Palestinian protestors in W. Bank 2010-03-13
The women wing of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) called for the rally to protest against Israel's decision to include two West ...
EUobserver.com: Ashton to push for resumption of Israel-Palestine peace talks 2010-03-13
"Secondly, [it is] the chance to go and visit perhaps particularly Israel, Palestine. I am going into Gaza to see how EU aid is being spent.
New York Times: Some Palestinian Jordanians Lose Citizenship 2010-03-13
“I have never been to Palestine, neither me nor my siblings.” Like the others, Mr. Haddad's family history is linked to the years of turbulence in ...
The Palestine Telegraph: Israel detains journalists during protest against apartheid wall 2010-03-13
Hebron, March 13, 2010 (Pal Telegraph) - Israeli occupation forces detained on Saturday three journalists and beat another three while suppressing a protest ...
Baltimore Jewish Times: AIPAC Calls to Block US Companies Supporting Iran 2010-03-13
Outside, about 500 protesters carried signs reading “From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free,” “Israel is a Terrorist State,” “No More US Tax ...
Bonham Journal: Fannin County Special FishinÃ¢€™ Report 2010-03-13
PALESTINE Water lightly stained; 51–58 degrees; 0.67' high. Black bass are fair on crankbaits, Rat–L–Traps, Carolina rigs and jigs.
News24: Palestine hails US response to Israel 2010-03-13
This up-to-date guide to Israel and the Palestinian territories includes a history chapter by... Was R245.95 Now R228.73 Ramallah - The Palestini ...
Herald de Paris: ISRAEL – PALESTINE – MUSTAFA BARGHOUTI INTERVIEW: Jerusalem plans more ... 2010-03-13
By Wire News Sources on March 13, 2010 US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has rebuked Israel for its lates settlement plans.
New Socialist Group: (Located at the Corner of Angus Street and College Avenue) 2010-03-13
These depend in part upon the basic strategic understanding and long-range goals adopted by people in the Palestine solidarity movements.
Awards Daily: Oscar Potential, part 2 2010-03-13
“A chronicle of Hind Husseini's effort to establish an orphanage in Jerusalem after the 1948 partition of Palestine and the creation of the state of Israel.
The Palestine Telegraph: Israel tortures Jerusalem minors 2010-03-13
Occupied Jerusalem, March 13, 2010 (Pal Telegraph)- Jerusalem Center for Social and Economic Rights revealed Saturday that Israeli police tortured ...
IDN InDepthNews | Analysis That Matters: Perfidy In The Shadow Of Highly Touted Friendship 2010-03-13
(The Roadmap, endorsed by the diplomatic Quartet comprising the UN, the European Union, the US and Russia, calls for two states – Israel and Palestine ...
J-Wire Jewish Australian News Service: J-Wire talks to Steinberg 2010-03-13
Some write American, some write Israeli…but remember it was Palestine when I was born there. I was 14 when I left Israel. I am now 64.
Tunisia Online News: President Mahmoud Abbas meets with RCD 2010-03-13
In his address, President Mahmoud Abbas highlighted the historical fraternity and activism relations binding Palestine and Tunisia, recalling the experience ...
Ma'an News Agency: Egyptian, South African novelist receive Mahmoud Darwish Award 2010-03-13
Abbed Rabbo said Souef was honored "as her works highlight the Palestinian cause to the world, and the relationship between Egypt and Palestine," at a new ...
The Hill: Clinton says Israel announcement 'insulting to the United States' 2010-03-13
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized Israel today for announcing an expansion of settlements while Vice ...
Arab News: Palestinians study postponing proximity talks with Israel 2010-03-13
By DEUTSCHE PRESSE-AGENTUR GAZA: A senior Palestinian official said Saturday that President Mahmoud Abbas was holding discussions with high-ranking ...
Islam Online: “Insulted” US Scolds Israel Over Settlements 2010-03-13
WASHINGTON – Insulted by Israeli plans to build more settler homes in Al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem), the Obama administration has delivered a rebuking ...
Journal of Turkish Weekly: Quartet Censures Israel on Planned Settlements in Beit-ul-Moqaddas 2010-03-13
The United Nations-supported diplomatic group on Friday denounced Israeli moves to expand settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory of East ...
AFP: EU's Ashton urges Israel to resume peace talks 2010-03-13
SAARISELKA, Finland — The European Union on Saturday urged Israel to urgently resume peace talks with the Palestinians on the eve of foreign policy chief ...
Pacific Free Press: Law as Warfare: Israel, Cheney and 'Lawfare' Attack Human Rights NGO's 2010-03-13
by Scott Horton As the recent attacks by Liz Cheney and her organization demonstrate, “lawfare” as a subject is not going to disappear anytime soon.
Tehran Times: Clinton rebukes Israel over settler homes 2010-03-13
WASHINGTON (AFP) – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has rebuked Israel for plans to build new settler homes, saying it sent a “deeply negative signal” ...
Khaleej Times: Clinton Rebukes Israel 2010-03-13
A 43-minute telephone call from the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made headlines.
France24: Israel restricts access to Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem 2010-03-13
Israeli police stand guard as Palestinian Muslim worshippers perform Friday prayer outside Jerusalem's Old City on March 12 after they were banned ...
WBZ: Israel Seals West Bank After Clashes 2010-03-13
Israeli soldiers detain a Palestinian woman during a protest at the Qalandia checkpoint on March 13, 2010 against Israeli settlements, checkpoints and ...
Tehran Times: Hezbollah criticizes Israel's Judaization campaign in East Jerusalem 2010-03-13
Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has condemned the new Israeli plan to build 1600 new Jewish homes in the occupied East Jerusalem al-Quds.
Politics Daily: Hillary Clinton Rebukes Israel for Settlements Surprise During Biden Visit 2010-03-13
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ruffled some feathers this week with her sharp criticism of Israel after the Israeli government announced a new wave ...
Malaysia Sun: Clinton accuses Israel of insulting US 2010-03-13
By gerome, 03-13-10, 06:14 AM Stop supporting Israel and see what happens. This administration shows that they are not a kiss up and just go on what ...
Trend News Agency: Israel announces launching talks with Palestinians next week 2010-03-13
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated launching indirect talks with the Palestinian Authority next week on the backdrop of the US' ...
Republica: Nepal, Israel to sign pact on agriculture 2010-03-13
KATHMANDU, March 13: Nepal and Israel are signing an agreement to extend mutual co-operation for the promotion of agriculture by enhancing bilateral trade ...
Sunday Observer: Sri Lanka, Israel strengthens cooperation through technology 2010-03-13
Israel will bring a high- powered business delegation to Sri Lanka in July to participate in the Economic Summit organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce ...
Bikya Masr: UN humanitarian chief criticizes Israel over Gaza 2010-03-13
CAIRO: John Holmes, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, stressed that Israeli actions in East Jerusalem and the West ...
Live-PR.com: Farm Machinery Market in Israel: Business Report 2010 - a new market research 2010-03-13
(live-PR.com) - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Agricultural Machinery industry is available in its catalogue.
Lawrence Journal World: Clinton slams Israel on housing 2010-03-13
The State Department said Clinton spoke to Netanyahu by phone for 43 minutes to vent US frustration with Tuesday's announcement ...

2010-03-12: Headlines

Los Angeles Times: 'American Radical': Norman Finkelstein fights how he sees fit 2010-03-12
... Jews have exploited the Holocaust to justify their ongoing opposition to Palestine -- that it has clearly shaped and informed his entire adult life.
European Jewish Press: Crisis with US over construction in East Jeruslame is over, Israel PM's office ... 2010-03-12
JERUSALEM (AFP-EJP)---The crisis with key ally the United States over housing construction east Jerusalem has ended, the office of Israeli Prime Minister ...
CNN: Israel seals off West Bank 2010-03-12
Jerusalem (CNN) -- Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has ordered the army to seal off the West Bank for 48 hours and tightened security around the old ...
Asia Times Online: Israel puts US on notice 2010-03-12
Relations between the United States and Israeli administrations have been tense for the past year. When US Vice President Joe Biden landed ...
The Guardian: Leeds today - zombies, rail links and food blogs 2010-03-12
Leeds University Union took action against the student Palestine Solidarity Group after protesters interrupted a talk given by Ishmael Khaldi ...
Antiwar.com: Israel's Lobby Imposes Crippling Sanctions on America — Again 2010-03-12
... on weapons transfers to the Middle East, this network certainly did "betray national security" — but managed to establish a small state in Palestine.
The Spoof: Obama Satirists On Auto-Pilot 2010-03-12
'America Hating Liberals To Incorporate Palestine As 51st State.' 'Obama To Hand Los Angeles Freeway Over To Terrorists For Use In Experimental Roadside ...
Middle East North Africa Financial Network: Haaretz: Israel to build 50000 housing units in Jerusalem 2010-03-12
(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Israel is planning to construct 50000 housing units in east Jerusalem, said Haaretz Israeli paper on Thursday.
Middle East North Africa Financial Network: Jordan: Israel policies recipe for more violence 2010-03-12
(MENAFN - Jordan Times) His Majesty King Abdullah reiterated on Thursday Jordan's condemnation of Israeli plan to build more settlement units in East ...
Journal of Turkish Weekly: Israel Army Indicts 2 For Using Gaza Boy As 'Human Shield' 2010-03-12
Bethlehem - Ma'an - An Israeli military prosecutor has indicted two soldiers on charges they made use of a Palestinian boy as a human shield during ...
SalemNews.net: COMMON PLEAS 2010-03-12
Robert Mason, East Palestine, etc.; delinquent property tax foreclosure sought against property on North Market Street, East Palestine, for alleged $3701 ...
Aljazeera.net: Israel seals off occupied West Bank 2010-03-12
Israel has ordered its security forces to close parts of the West Bank in the occupied Palestinian territory for 48 hours. Ehud Barak, the defence minister ...
Ma'an News Agency: In photos: Akoub season hits Nablus 2010-03-12
The core of the thistle is fried and eaten with yoghurt after all the thorns are removed. In Palestine, it is eaten in the northern areas around Nablus.
Palestine Monitor: Rachel Corrie Family Finally Puts Israel in Dock 2010-03-12
His latest books are “Israel and the Clash of Civilisations: Iraq, Iran and the Plan to Remake the Middle East” (Pluto Press) and “Disappearing Palestine ...
BBC News: Israel in legal battle over Kafka's papers 2010-03-12
Imagine a number of safety deposit boxes, in different banks in different countries. No-one is quite sure what's inside them.
Pacific Free Press: Reply to Mr. Shurman, Ontario MPP 2010-03-12
I am the co-host of the radio show called Voice of Palestine in Vancouver www.voiceofpalestine.ca and we are offering you a segment of 25-30 minutes ...
Palestine Herald Press: Our Town: Dogwood Jamboree begins sixth year Saturday 2010-03-12
PALESTINE — The Dogwood Jamboree will begin its sixth year of production with its March show “Magic Moments in Country Music” at 7 pm Saturday at ...
Salem-News.Com: Intifada-Palestine Prepares Re Launches With New Look and Design 2010-03-12
(MEXICO CITY) - I am pleased to announce the re-launch of the Intifada-Palestine website with a brand new design. It'll be easier to navigate ...
ANTARA: Indonesia hospital to be built in Gaza 2010-03-12
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on he construction of Indonesian hospital at Gaza Strip, Palestine, will be be signed soon th ...
Middle East Online: Uphill battle to supply prosthetics to Gaza war injured 2010-03-12
Ghassan was able to leave Gaza for Egypt and received six months of treatment at the Palestine Hospital in Cairo. However, back in Gaza he found h ...
UT The Daily Texan: Fair unites UT human rights groups 2010-03-12
“We must encourage our government to change its policies toward Israel and Palestine if we want to achieve peace for the millions of Israelis ...
The Palestine Telegraph: Israel charges 2 soldiers for using Palestinian boy as 'shield' 2010-03-12
Jerusalem, March 11, 2010 (Pal Telegraph) - The Israeli military prosecutor charged two Israeli staff sergeants on Thursday with instructing a 9-year-old ...
RTT News: Several Injured Israeli Airstrikes In Gaza 2010-03-12
... al- Aqsa Mosque and the other Islamic shrines in Palestine," the radical Jihadi Salafists (Moslem Sunni) group said in a leaflet sent to reporters.
Indianapolis Star: High school notebook: Roncalli gymnasts enter regional on a roll but know they ... 2010-03-12
Center Grove and New Palestine compete at the Columbus East Regional tonight. The top six individuals in each event also advance to the state meet.
ISRIA: Philippines - Over 105 Countries to be Represented in NAM Meeting in Manila ... 2010-03-12
... Egypt, Gabon, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Singapore, Sudan, Suriname, Timor Leste and Zimbabwe.
The Review: Columbiana County Municipal for 3-12 2010-03-12
In county Municipal Court on Tuesday, an East Palestine woman was bound over to grand jury on a felony theft charge. Bond continued at $1000 for Stephany ...
Middle East Online: The Decline of Israel and the Prospects for Peace 2010-03-12
In those days Avnery's battle was chiefly inside the Palestine Liberation Organisation, not inside Israel. He favoured a two-state solution when many in ...
The Muslim News: Palestine: Israeli soldiers kidnap a 9-year-old child snd his brother 2010-03-12
Local sources in Hebron, in the southern part of the West Bank, reported Thursday evening that Israeli soldiers kidnapped a 9-year-old ...
Palestine Note: “Apartheid week” or “weakness” 2010-03-12
Tolerance of criticism of Israel or Palestine is a sign of strength and hope. Is it "apartheid week?" Or is it really "apartheid weak"?
The Muslim News: Palestine: Resident wounded In Israeli air strike in Khan Younis 2010-03-12
Palestinian medical sources reported on Thursday at night that a resident was wounded when the Israeli Air Force fired missiles at ...
Middle East Online: Palestine Exists on Film 2010-03-12
The Academy rejected the film because, it said, “Palestine is not a country.” In 2006, when the Palestinian filmmaker Hany Abu-Assad's film Paradise Now ...
Kashmir Media Service: Convening of world moot on Kashmir demanded 2010-03-12
He said that the Foreign and Commonwealth office had hosted conferences on Afghanistan, Iraq and Palestine and it was the time that it should arrange ...
Palestine Herald Press: Three in custody after burglary 2010-03-12
PALESTINE — Three Palestine residents are in custody after allegedly getting caught in the act of burglarizing ...
Palestine Herald Press: YMCA looking for new director 2010-03-12
PALESTINE — A Palestine YMCA official says the organization is looking for a new executive director after longtime ...
Daily Californian: Resolve, Don't Repeat 2010-03-12
Here in Berkeley, however, extremist and immature members of the student groups Tikvah: Students for Israel and Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)
Enterprise-Record: Pathway to Peace walk to honor movement's heroes 2010-03-12
She was in Iraq during the "shock and awe" phase of the war, and has also been a witness to war in Pakistan, and Palestine and Gaza.
CRIENGLISH.com: CRI Hourly News (updated at 15:00 2010/03/12) 2010-03-12
During his visit to the region, US Vice President Joe Biden called for Israel and Palestine to start peace talks without delay. "We can't delay because ...
Warren Tribune Chronicle: Boys basketball district final previews 2010-03-12
How they got there: Campbell took down Canton Central Catholic, 76-39, and East Palestine, 61-43, while East Canton ...
Palestine Monitor: Cash Before Conscience: Conclusions From The Russell Tribunal 2010-03-12
The beginning of March saw the opening of the first session of the Russell Tribunal on Palestine in Barcelona. The question referred to by the Organising ...
Ventura County Star: Hate, heart and self-worth get the spotlight at the Jewish Film Festival 2010-03-12
... in part as a rebuttal to former President Jimmy Carter's controversial book "Palestine Peace Not Apartheid," in which he criticizes the segregation ...
GovCon: FreeBalance And Grant Thornton Demonstrate How Government 2.0 Technologie ... 2010-03-12
... United States, Sierra Leone, Guyana, Pakistan, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Antigua & Barbuda, Timor-Leste, Republic of Kosovo, Palestine, Panama, and Uganda.
Victoria Advocate: Faith Calendar 2010-03-12
Lenten Vespers will be at Incarnate Word Convent, 1101 N. East Water St. from 5 pm to 6 pm Palestine Baptist Church, 608 East Convent St., will hold a 15th ...
The Palestine Telegraph: Power outages cause increase in deaths from faulty generators 2010-03-12
Gaza, March 11, 2010 (Pal Telegraphy; by Karl Schembri) - Daily power cuts in Gaza resulting from the Israeli blockade mean that Palestinians must now use ...
Palestine Herald Press: Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn in - 5 Minutes Ago 2010-03-12
PALESTINE — SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — The earth shook and shook Thursday as dignitaries walked in for the swearing-in of Sebastian Pinera as Chile's president.
Salem-News.Com: Back in Palestine 2010-03-12
I was touched by her openness with her emotions about being, like her father, "out of place" living in New York but somehow connected to Palestine.
Palestine Herald Press: Conner named 2010 Dogwood Queen - 2 Minutes Ago 2010-03-12
Palestine High School senior Ashley Conner was crowned the 2010 Dogwood Queen Thursday night at the Palestine Civic Center. PAUL STONE/Herald-Pre ...
Palestine Herald Press: Authorities investigate construction worker's death at PHS 2010-03-12
PALESTINE — Authorities continue to investigate the death of a construction worker at Palestine High School Thursday morning. The 26-year-old man was killed ...
France24: Israeli army to seal off West Bank for 48 hours 2010-03-12
Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak has ordered the army to seal off the West Bank for 48 hours until midnight on Saturday. Israeli police have also ...
France24: Netanyahu apologises to Biden for timing of settlement plans 2010-03-12
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologised to US Vice President Joe Biden (pictured) for the timing of an announcement that new settlement home ...
Brunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm: ISRAEL'S SETTLEMENT PLAN REFLECTS “INSINCERITY” FOR PEACE – LEBANESE PRESIDENT 2010-03-12
BEIRUT, March 12 (NNN-KUNA) — Lebanese President Michel Suleiman has said that the Israeli government's decision to build new settlement units in East ...
Brunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm: RUSSIA ASKS ISRAEL TO DRAW BACK SETTLEMENT BUILDING 2010-03-12
MOSCOW, March 12 (NNN-KUNA) — Russia has asked Israel to draw back on its decision to build 1600 new settlement units in East Jerusalem.
TheDay.com: Syrian ambassador charts route to peace for Israel in Middle East 2010-03-12
New London - Syrian Ambassador Imad Moustapha told a crowd of about 100 at Connecticut College Thursday that "there should be a historic ...
Dallas Morning News: Biden pushes Israel on peace, says US won't allow nuclear Iran 2010-03-12
JERUSALEM – Vice President Joe Biden assured Israel on Thursday that the United States is determined to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon ...
Ha'aretz: Egyptian guards seriously wound Ethiopian trying to cross into Israel 2010-03-12
By DPA Egyptian border guards on Friday shot and seriously wounded an Ethiopian migrant trying to cross illegally into Israel, and arrested seven other ...
News.Az: Ahmadinejad warns Israel 2010-03-12
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has warned Israel that initiating a new military conflict in the Middle East would not save it from downfall.
Las Vegas Sun: Israel apologizes for embarrassing Biden 2010-03-12
AP Israel apologized Wednesday for disrupting the visit of Vice President Joe Biden with its announcement of 1600 new homes in disputed east Jerusalem ...
The Hindu: End blockade of Gaza Strip, UN tells Israel 2010-03-12
PTI Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes, centre, visits an area in the process of reconstructi ...
Middle East Online: Spain calls for tougher EU stance on Israel 2010-03-12
MADRID - The EU must be firm in its opposition to the Israeli government's decision to approve the construction of new illegal units for mainly radical ...
Carlisle Sentinel: Israel seals off West Bank to prevent unrest 2010-03-12
Palestinian women supporters of the Islamic Jihad movement march during a rally against Israel's decision to include two West Bank shrines on a list ...
Malden Observer: Upcoming services at Temple Tifereth Israel 2010-03-12
By Anonymous Temple Tifereth Israel, located at 539 Salem St., Malden, will hold Kabbalat Shabbat services on Friday, March 12 at 7:30 pm On Saturday ...
Las Vegas Sun: Israel allows UN bomb squad into Gaza 2010-03-12
AP Israel has allowed a UN bomb disposal unit into the Gaza Strip to defuse unexploded munitions left over from last year's fighting.
The Canadian Press: UN humanitarian chief says Israel's blockade of Gaza isn't helping its security 2010-03-12
The UN humanitarian chief warned Thursday of an impending humanitarian disaster if Egypt succeeds in blocking the tunnels that pass under it's border ...
Fertilizer Report: Israel exports 40 percent of Muriate of Phospahte to India of it's total ... 2010-03-12
Fertilizer Report: As per reports, Approximately 233861 MT of Muriate of Potash (MOP) was procured by India in January 2010. The country imported 92977 MT ...
People's Daily Online: Israel seals off West Bank for 48 hours 2010-03-12
Israeli army has imposed a general closure over the West Bank for 48 hours, Israel Defense Force said in a statement on Friday.
Press Trust of India: Israel orders army to seal off West Bank for 48 hours 2010-03-12
Jerusalem, Mar 12 (AFP) Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak has ordered the army to seal off the West Bank for 48 hours until midnight on Saturday ...
Press TV: Israel imposes full closure on West Bank 2010-03-12
Israel has ordered its military forces to impose a total closure on the West Bank in the occupied Palestinian territory for 48 hours.
Yeshiva World News: Young Israel Movement Responds to Vice President Biden's Comments About Jerusalem 2010-03-12
National Council of Young Israel President Shlomo Z. Mostofsky, Esq. today criticized comments made by Vice President Joseph Biden regarding the Jerusalem ...
The Spokesman Review: Parents sue Israel over death 2010-03-12
People around the world will be watching closely this week as an unusual trial begins in Israel. It involves the tragic death of a 23-year-old Americ ...
Myanmar Times: Officials head to Israel 2010-03-12
By Pan Eiswe Star TWO Myanmar officials have left for Israel to study the handling of commodities post-harvest, the Israeli embassy in Yangon has announced.
OfficialWire: Biden: U.S Backs Israel On Security Issues 2010-03-12
by EU News Network The United States will stand "shoulder to shoulder" with Israel when it faces security threats, Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday ...
Las Vegas Sun: US-Israel row highlights quandary over settlements 2010-03-12
AP An open diplomatic row during the visit of Vice President Joe Biden has shined a spotlight on the US failure to rein in Israeli settlement ambitions ...
Sydney Morning Herald: Israel seals off West Bank amid heightened tension 2010-03-12
Israel sealed off the West Bank on Friday amid tension in Jerusalem over controversial plans to build new homes for Jewish settlers and fears of fresh ...
World Jewish Congress: Israel closes crossings into West Bank for fear of attacks 2010-03-12
Israel's government has ordered the IDF to seal off the West Bank for 48 hours until midnight on Saturday, an army spokesman said. The action had been taken ...
AFP: Israel orders army to seal West Bank for 48 hrs 2010-03-12
JERUSALEM — Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak has ordered the army to seal off the West Bank for 48 hours until midnight on Saturday, an army spokesm ...
Calgary Herald: Israel seeks to patch up row over settlements 2010-03-12
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly apologized Thursday to US Vice-President ...
Discovery News: Joe Biden Flunks His Israel Test 2010-03-12
Sometimes, educational experiences are unpleasant. Vice President Biden was in Israel this week to cheer his "old friends," declare his joy at being "home" ...
Jewish Herald-Voice: Israel singled out for demonization at UH demonstration 2010-03-12
Houston's largest institution of higher learning is the latest campus to be targeted by the anti-Israel propaganda campaign ...
The Epoch Times: US and Israel Back on Track 2010-03-12
US Vice President Joe Biden made the final stop of his visit to Israel at Tel Aviv University, on March 11. Despite chastising Israel ...
OneNewsNow: Biden's Israel trip a waste of time? 2010-03-12
An Islam critic and terrorism expert says Vice President Joe Biden's recent visit to Israel is just another example of how the Obama administration doesn't ...
Politico: Joe Biden delivers 'hardest truth' in Israel 2010-03-12
Joe Biden leaves Israel after a raging controversy over settlements in East Jerusalem. Photo: AP Vice President Joe ...

2010-03-11: Headlines

Indianapolis Star: Center Grove gymnasts add to coach's joy by advancing to regional 2010-03-11
The three teams that qualified from the Connersville Sectional -- Hagerstown, New Palestine and New Castle -- all advanced with higher team scores than ...
Los Angeles Times: Staying true to 'two-state' 2010-03-11
... leaders have embraced the "two-state solution" to their bloody conflict -- a negotiated separation into side-by-side states of Israel and Palestine.
Khabrein.info: Palestinian Authority to name public square after resistance martyr 2010-03-11
GAZA, (KUNA) -- Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)'s mainstream Fatah movement intends to organize a celebration for the inauguration of a public ...
The Detroit News: What's goin' on in Metro Detroit this week 2010-03-11
Ann Arbor Palestine Film Festival "Gaza's Winter," "Diploma" and "Welcome to Hebron" at University of Michigan Hutchens Hall, 2 pm Sat. $3.
Tribune Review: Israel's plans trap Obama 2010-03-11
By McClatchy Newspapers JERUSALEM -- President Obama faces what may be the biggest test to date of his credibility in the Middle East after Israel greeted ...
Asmarino Independent: UNHCR: Eritreans by far largest refugee group in Israel 2010-03-11
Eritreans constitute by far the largest population of asylum-seekers in Israel, according to the United Nations high commissioner for refugees.
Khabrein.info: Israel to build 50000 housing units in Jerusalem -- Haaretz 2010-03-11
GAZA, (KUNA) -- Israel is planning to construct 50000 housing units in east Jerusalem, said Haaretz Israeli paper on Thursday. Haaretz said that most of ...
BusinessWeek: Palestinians Condition Talks on Israel Revoking Building Plans 2010-03-11
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told the US that holding indirect talks ...
Vancouver Sun: Biden berates Israel over settlement 2010-03-11
RAMALLAH, West Bank -- US Vice-President Joe Biden publicly scolded Israel on Wednesday over ...
Huffington Post: 'Ajami' and the Oscars: Who Really Represents Israel? 2010-03-11
When I returned to Israel several months ago, after serving for four years as Israel's Consul for Media and Public Affairs in New York, I wrote an article ...
The Guardian: Muslims rightly engage in democracy 2010-03-11
Anyway, as you know, or really ought to know by now, Palestine is a region not a country. He is like many others in the senior HT leadership in the UK ...
The Guardian: Why do Egyptians love Avatar? 2010-03-11
The gigantic blue Na'vi of Pandora have captured Egyptianand Arab minds over the past few months. When they were snubbed at Sunday's Oscar ceremony ...
Middle East North Africa Financial Network: Islamists to hold rally near Jordan River 2010-03-11
All Jordanians will stand together in this important turn in the history of Palestine, the Arab and Muslim worlds," Ayesh told The Jordan Time ...
Interactive Investor: Israel FX intervention depends on recovery -Fischer 2010-03-11
TEL AVIV, March 11 (Reuters) - Israel's central bank will cut back intervention in the foreign exchange market as local and global economic ...
The Muslim News: Palestine: Two Palestinians wounded in East Jerusalem 2010-03-11
Israeli soldiers, undercover forces and policemen attacked and wounded on Monday evening, two Palestinians in Al Bustan neighborhood ...
Belfast Telegraph: Two in court over 'murder plot' 2010-03-11
Some of those arrested were originally from Algeria, Libya, the United States and Palestine and have been legally in Ireland for up to 10 years.
The Press, York: Gaza Ambulance team welcomed back to York 2010-03-11
... the support of the York community, more than £16000 was raised to buy and equip a former NHS ambulance for a remarkable journey to occupied Palestine.
Telegraph.co.uk: Israel Palestine peace talks break down over settlement row 2010-03-11
Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian President, has pulled out of planned peace talks in the wake of Israel's announcement it is to build 1600 new homes in ...
The Muslim News: Palestine: Israeli settlers attack Palestinian village 2010-03-11
A group of armed Israeli settlers attack on Wednesday the village of Bureen northern West Bank and destroyed a car there.
Metro: Assaf Gavron: An appetite for reconstruction 2010-03-11
Israeli writer Assaf Gavron talks about his latest book, CrocAttack!, an irreverent take on the horror of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Institute for Middle East Understanding: Corrie family finally puts Israel in dock over daughter's death 2010-03-11
Seven years after Rachel Corrie, a US peace activist, was killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in Gaza, her family is to put the Israeli government in ...
Bikya Masr: Israel: Sheikh Jarrah settlers continue legal proceedings to evict al- Kurd family 2010-03-11
Legal proceedings will continue in the Russian Compound at the Peace Court. Settlers will pursue legal means to gain access to the back partition of ...
Zee News: Middle East peace talks off: Arab League chief 2010-03-11
The about-turn puts on hold the US' efforts to bring together Israel and Palestine in so-called proximity talks. The proposed talks, the Palestinian chief ...
The Richmark Sentinel: Abbas Affirms Appetite for Talks, Peace 2010-03-11
... the state of Israel that lives in peace and security alongside the state of Palestine based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Financial Times: US rebuke for Israel over plan for homes 2010-03-11
Joe Biden, the US vice-president, accused Israel on Wednesday of “inflaming tensions” and “prejudicing the outcome” of peace ...
BusinessDay.com.au: Biden condemns Israel settlement move at Palestinian talks 2010-03-11
US Vice President Joe Biden told Palestinian leaders on Wednesday that Washington will hold accountable any side that hurts peace prospect ...
The Union of Grass Valley: Songwriter/activist duo emma's revolution perform benefit concert 2010-03-11
... Chile, Korea, Scotland, England, Israel/Palestine, Nicaragua and Cuba and throughout the US spreading their message of peace and justice.
ISRIA: Palestine - Ramallah: President Abbas Meets Biden 2010-03-11
President Mahmoud Abbas called, today, on the Israeli government not to miss the opportunity to achieve peace, stressing that the time has come for making ...
The Daily Cougar: Palestinians facing real issues in Israel 2010-03-11
It is an international effort to bring attention to apartheid, occupation and human rights abuses in Israel/Palestine. The SDS, which I am a part ...
www.worldbulletin.net: Turkey urges Israel to review expansion plans 2010-03-11
Turkey has expressed concern over Israel's plans to build 1600 new homes in East Jerusalem, Anadolu news agency said. The World Court has ruled all ...
Seven Sided Cube: Joe Biden Feels Palestinians Deserve a 'Viable' State 2010-03-11
The United States Vice President Joe Biden during his recent visit to Palestine told the people that they deserve 'viable' independent state with contiguou ...
SalemNews.net: Russell A. Taus 2010-03-11
EAST PALESTINE-Russell A. Taus, 86, of 580 Brookdale Ave. died at 8:03 pm Tuesday at his residence following a two-week illness. He was born Sept.
Ma'an News Agency: Palestine weather forecast: Thursday 2010-03-11
Bethlehem – Ma'an – Thursday's weather is expected to remain warm, dry, and dusty as temperatures rise 10 degrees above average, the Palestini ...
Ma'an News Agency: Israel restricts Gaza imports to 23% of pre-siege levels 2010-03-11
Gaza – Ma'an – Israeli authorities will partially open the Kerem Shalom crossing to allow aid into the besieged Gaza Strip, Palestinian liaison official ...
Inside Higher Ed: FREE Daily News Alerts 2010-03-11
We regularly host workshops and speakers around Israel/Palestine, religion and science, misperceptions of Islam, and queer spirituality, to name just a few ...
Brunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm: PALESTINE URGES UN SECURITY COUNCIL TO ADDRESS ISRAEL'S “PROVOCATIVE ... 2010-03-11
UNITED NATIONS, March 11 (NNN-KUNA) — Palestinian Envoy to the UN Riyad Mansour has described Israel's recent announcement to build 1600 more settlements ...
Brunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm: GCC CONDEMNS ISRAEL'S DECISION TO BUILD 1600 SETTLEMENTS IN EAST JERUSALEM 2010-03-11
RIYADH, March 11 (NNN-KUNA) — Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Abdul-Rahman Al-Attiyah strongly has condemned the Israeli decision ...
Palestine Think Tank: Leaked Zionist strategy Paper to counter BDS – MUST READ! 2010-03-11
If one believes that the State of Israel should be abolished and replaced by a State of Palestine or a State of Happiness – why not say so openly?
Harvard Crimson: On Kramer's Statements 2010-03-11
We are troubled that the center has presented little to no diversity of viewpoints on the Israel-Palestine conflict. The only notable statements on ...
The Associated Press: Women in charge in West Bank's key district 2010-03-11
Another woman, Abir Awdeh, heads the Palestine Capital Market Authority, which regulates the non-banking financial sector, such as insurance companies ...
Australia.TO: In Defence of Liberty: Joe Hockey Speech to Grattan Institute 2010-03-11
After he migrated to Australia from Palestine in 1948, he felt indebted to the Prime Minister of the day, Ben Chifley and his Labor party – largely ...
Natchez Democrat: ACSO investigating vehicle arson 2010-03-11
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff's Office responded to a vehicle arson on Palestine Road Tuesday night.
ISRIA: Russia - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with King Abdullah II of Jordan 2010-03-11
I'm glad that today we will have an opportunity to discuss the impasse between Israel and Palestine, particularly in light of the fact that Israel h ...
New Haven Register: Israeli settlement plans complicate Biden visit 2010-03-11
The following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the view of nhregister.com. " No more jewish settlements in Palestine and no more ...
GenevaLunch: Arab League announces halt to indirect Middle East talks 2010-03-11
Arab League Secretary-general Amr Moussa announced after an emergency meeting Wednesday 10 March that Palestine is withdrawing from indirect talks ...
Bikya Masr: Palestine: Security forces raid journalist's home just hours after his release 2010-03-11
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has said it deplores the fact that journalist Mustafa Sabri's home in Qaliqilya, in the north of the West Bank ...
Irish Examiner: Two to appear in court in connection with cartoonist murder plot 2010-03-11
Some of them are originally from Algeria, Libya, the United States and Palestine and have been legally in Ireland for up to 10 years.
Maktoob Business: No talks without settlement freeze -Palestine 2010-03-11
RAMALLAH - Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas will not relaunch negotiations with Israel unless it cancels plans for new settler homes in east Jerusalem ...
Gary Post Tribune: Lowell's Little Store a family affair 2010-03-11
"He came to Chicago from Palestine when he was about 18." I don't see him in here as often as I used to. "Oh, God. For years, he worked more than 100 hour ...
Hour.ca: Yves Engler's Canada and Israel: Building Apartheid 2010-03-11
Government officials in Ottawa arranged "export permits to Palestine for numerous militarily useful items," including the "idea of sending airplanes to ...
Korea Times: Biden Has Rough Welcome to Mideast 2010-03-11
... OK'd the construction of 1600 new homes for Israelis in East Jerusalem, which the Palestinians hope to claim as the capital of an independent Palestine.
Times of Malta: Brown hails Holocaust heroes 2010-03-11
... dead of night passing him under the barbed wire to give to the resistance, who looked after him until the end of the war when he was sent to Palestine.
Hurriyet Daily News: Turkey slams Israel settlement plan 2010-03-11
"At a time when indirect talks between Palestine and Israel are on the agenda, boosting confidence between the two sides is necessary more than ever," ...
Indianapolis Star: Howe watches another sectional win slip away 2010-03-11
The New Palestine gymnastics team finished second in Saturday's Connersville Sectional and advanced to Friday's Columbus East Regional.
Wilton Villager: Hartford festival to showcase Jewish films 2010-03-11
Other Israeli films include "Lemon Tree" and "For My Father," which both center on the tensions between Palestine and Israel, comedic short "Gefilte Fish," ...
Trend News Agency: Palestinians urge Israel to cancel settlement plan before talks 2010-03-11
Palestinians will not start negotiations with Israel if it does not cancel settlement plan in East Jerusalem, a senior Palestinian official said Thursday ...
Today's Zaman: Turkey expresses concern over Israeli settlement plan in East Jerusalem 2010-03-11
In a statement, Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that such plans caused serious doubts about Israeli stance and intention at a time Palestine ...
ISRIA: Palestine - European Parliament Endorses Goldstone Gaza Report 2010-03-11
The European Parliament on Wednesday urged its 27-member states to monitor the Israeli and Palestinian probes into alleged war crimes committed during last ...
rabble.ca: Coming out against Israeli apartheid: The case for solidarity 2010-03-11
My goal in writing is to give everyone the rationale behind queer Palestine solidarity organizing so that they can be empowered to counter the homophobic ...
TheNewsTribune.com: Corrie's parents accuse Israel 2010-03-11
HAIFA, Israel – Rachel Corrie's family opened a civil case Wednesday, accusing the Israeli military of whitewashing its investigation ...
The Olympian: Corries challenge Israel on death 2010-03-11
HAIFA, Israel – Rachel Corrie's family opened a civil case Wednesday, accusing the Israeli military of whitewashing its investigation into the Olympi ...
Montreal Gazette: Mideast talks in tatters after Israel settlement boost 2010-03-11
US Vice-President Joe Biden, right, meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ...
New Straits Times: Russia blasts 'unacceptable' Israel settlements plan 2010-03-11
MOSCOW: Russia criticised as unacceptable Thursday a decision by the Israeli government to build new settlement homes in annexed Arab east Jerusalem.
TheChronicleHerald.ca: Israel's plan to enlarge settlement angers Biden 2010-03-11
By AP US Vice-President Joe Biden's displeasure over an Israeli plan to enlarge an east Jerusalem settlement was on display Wednesday as he warned against ...
Las Vegas Sun: Israel OKs 1600 new homes in east Jerusalem 2010-03-11
AP Israel approved the construction of 1600 new homes for Jews in disputed east Jerusalem on Tuesday _ a move that immediately clouded a visit by Vice ...
Africasia: Israel PM expresses 'regret' over settlement announcement 2010-03-11
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed "regret" to US Vice President Joe Biden over the decision to announce plans for 1600 new east ...
Israel Today: Tourism to Israel booming again 2010-03-11
Tourism is booming again in Israel. According to numbers released by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel welcomed more visitors in February of th ...
Khaleej Times: Settlement announcement a mistake: Israel 2010-03-11
JERUSALEM - A top Israeli official on Thursday said the decision to announce plans to build 1600 new settler homes in east Jerusalem during a visit by U ...
ISRIA: Israel - Building in Jerusalem: Statement from PM Netanyahu's bureau 2010-03-11
The PM expressed his displeasure at the timing of the announcement of another stage in the planning process of a Jerusalem building project.
Hindustan Times: Labour may quit coalition over settlements: Israel min 2010-03-11
Israel's Labour Party may quit the ruling coalition over the decision to build 1600 settler homes in annexed Arab east Jerusalem, Agriculture Minister ...
J-Wire Jewish Australian News Service: Fallen Kiwis remembered in Israel 2010-03-11
There were definitely some warning signs, Shoshan Purim in Jerusalem, a bizarre spy episode in Dubai, but the surprises that awaited me in Ness Tziona took ...
Daily News: Abbas 'refuses talks with Israel' 2010-03-11
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will not restart talks with Israel in the wake of a row over new settlements, the Arab League says.
Maktoob Business: Israel TV ad inspired by Dubai killing 2010-03-11
PETAH TIKVA - An Israeli supermarket chain is using the alleged assassination of a Hamas commander in Dubai by a hit squad from the Mossad intelligence ...
DefenceWeb: Israel eyes new alliances in Africa 2010-03-11
Israel is struggling to keep its diplomatic friends in Africa as Iran makes a determined effort to expand its influence there, making the continent ...
Aysor: EU calls on Israel to fulfill their commitments 2010-03-11
European Union foreign affairs Chief Catherine Ashton on Wednesday urged Israel to reverse a decision to build new homes in occupied east Jerusalem that she ...
New Straits Times: China tells Israel to stop settlement plan 2010-03-11
BEIJING: China on Thursday joined international condemnation of Israel's plan to build 1600 new homes in east Jerusalem and called on the Jewish state ...
GenevaLunch: Switzerland calls on Israel to halt new settlements 2010-03-11
Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Switzerland has added its voice to a growing number of nations asking Israel to end its plans to build 1600 new homes ...
Press Trust of India: Burglary in Indian Navy commander's house in Israel 2010-03-11
Jerusalem, Mar 11 (PTI) Burglars broke into an Indian navy?commander's residence in the prestigious neighbourhood of Herzliya Pituach in North Israel ...
Africasia: Crisis with US over settlement is over: Israel PM's office 2010-03-11
The crisis with key ally the United States over settlement expansion in east Jerusalem has ended, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...
ISRIA: Netherlands - Steps needed to bring Israel and the Palestinians closer ... 2010-03-11
Both parties must take steps to expedite the resumption of direct negotiations and ensure their eventual success. For Israel, this means halting ...
The Associated Press: Israel PM reprimands minister over settlement flap 2010-03-11
JERUSALEM — Israel's prime minister has reprimanded a top official over the announcement of new settlement construction during a high-profile visit by Vice ...
AsiaNews.it: Possible government crisis if Israel continues settlements in East Jerusalem 2010-03-11
Threats of abandonment of the coalition government by the Labor Party. 1600 new settlements are likely to eliminate forever the possibility ...