Israel, Italy slip in press freedom amid decline worldwideWASHINGTON — Press freedom declined worldwide in 2008 as even once-unfettered nations such as Israel and Italy imposed new limits on media coverage, according to a report by media analysts. Muslims in Holy Land are cool to next month’s visit by Pope Benedict, still angry over speechNAZARETH, Israel — A banner across the main square in Jesus’ boyhood town condemns those who insult Islam’s Prophet Muhammad — a message by Muslim hard-liners for Pope Benedict XVI during his pilgrimage to the Holy Land next month. Israel’s defense minister says Netanyahu will agree to Palestinian statehoodJERUSALEM — Israel’s defense minister said in an interview published Tuesday that he expects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to the principle of Palestinian statehood — something the Israeli leader has balked at doing since taking office a month ago. Israel’s defense minister says Netanyahu will agree to Palestinian statehoodJERUSALEM — Israel’s defense minister said in an interview published Tuesday that he expects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to the principle of Palestinian statehood — something the Israeli leader has balked at doing since taking office a month ago. Sick Gazans trapped, denied treatment in latest round of Hamas-Fatah power struggleGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Hundreds of Palestinian patients have been trapped in the Gaza Strip, unable to travel abroad for crucial treatment for cancer and other diseases, because of political infighting between Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers and their Palestinian rivals. Israel remembers its 22,000 fallen soldiers, terror victims as it marks annual Memorial DayJERUSALEM — Israelis put aside their many divisions Tuesday to remember more than 22,000 fallen soldiers and terror victims, mournfully aware that the strife that led to those deaths is far from over. Palestinians establish formal diplomatic ties with Venezuela, open embassyCARACAS, Venezuela — Palestinian officials established formal ties on Monday with Venezuela and opened a diplomatic mission in the South American country. Israel marks annual Memorial Day for fallen soldiers; leaders warn of threats to nationJERUSALEM — Israel paused as air raid sirens wailed Monday evening, marking the beginning of the nation’s annual Memorial Day for fallen soldiers, and leaders warned that the Jewish state still faces threats to its existence. Turkish military launches joint exercise with Syria on shared borderANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish military said it launched a joint drill with Syrian soldiers on their shared border Monday in order to improve security. Israel, an ally of Turkey and a longtime foe of Syria, expressed concern. Struggle for survival: Yemen’s ancient Jewish community feels growing Muslim hostilityKHARIF, Yemen — In this village in northern Yemen, where a kosher butcher slaughters chickens and the school bus carries young boys in side curls along a dirt track to their Hebrew studies, one of the oldest Jewish communities in the Arab world is fighting for its survival. Ahmadinejad: Iran not getting sufficient signs from US; criticizes Obama for supporting IsraelTEHRAN, Iran — Washington has not sent Iran sufficient signals on whether the U.S. wants warmer relations and President Barack Obama’s support for Israel during its offensive in Gaza was “a major mistake,” Iran’s president said in an interview broadcast Sunday. Rights groups seek independent Gaza war crimes probe after Israel’s army clears itselfJERUSALEM — Human rights activists, some charging whitewash, demanded an independent war crimes probe after Israel’s military on Wednesday cleared itself of wrongdoing over civilian deaths in the Gaza war. Israeli official: Iran must be reined in to allow peace efforts with Palestinians to proceedJERUSALEM — Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon said Wednesday that Iran must be reined in if Israel and the Palestinians hope to move along the path to peace. Spain justice system shying from once-famed role as international prosecutorMADRID — Spain grabbed world headlines a decade ago by indicting Chile’s former dictator Augusto Pinochet, and has since probed alleged atrocities as far away as Tibet and Rwanda. Israeli military says internal investigation finds no violations of international law in GazaTEL AVIV, Israel — An internal Israeli investigation into the Gaza war released Wednesday found no violations of international law, outraging human rights groups that allege war crimes were committed. Israeli military says its probe shows it operated according to international law in GazaJERUSALEM — The Israeli military says its internal investigations shows it did not violate international law during its recent war in Gaza. Norwegian lawyers file complaint accusing 10 Israelis of Gaza war crimes under new lawOSLO — A group of Norwegian lawyers filed a complaint Wednesday accusing 10 Israelis of war crimes in Gaza under the country’s new universal jurisdiction law, officials said. Hamas leader to make unprecedented address to British lawmakersLONDON — It promises to be one of the British Parliament’s more controversial question and answer sessions. Despite dangers, Rafah’s smuggling tunnels resume workRAFAH - Two men are loading up the back of a truck with generators, the front of the vehicle peering out of light green tenting covering a hole about one metre wide, which drops deep into the ground, just a few hundred metres from the Gaza Strip’s border with Egypt. |
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