Political satire, rare in Arab world, mocks Palestinian politicians, extremistsRAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestine TV was once the boring channel that viewers skipped over while searching for entertainment. But this time, the state-run station has picked a winner — an irreverent comedy show that mocks and often bites the hand that feeds it: the government. Netanyahu’s dilemma: Keep coalition intact without angering the White House over settlementsJERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given the green light for hundreds of new homes in a Palestinian-claimed area of Jerusalem, officials confirmed Wednesday, part of a gamble to mollify his restive coalition without sparking a major confrontation with the U.S. Months after capture, Israeli soldier wrote of ‘nightmare’ in Hamas captivity in GazaJERUSALEM — An Israeli soldier seized by Palestinian militants more than three years ago described his captivity as an “intolerable and inhumane nightmare” in a handwritten 2006 letter to his parents made public on Wednesday. Israel seeks bids to build hundreds of apartments in east Jerusalem, over US objectionsJERUSALEM — Israel is pushing ahead with a long-delayed plan to build hundreds of apartments in east Jerusalem, staking claims to land the Palestinians want for a future state and complicating already tense relations with the U.S. over its demand for a construction moratorium. Israel-Europe relations strained under rightist Netanyahu government, but ties still strongJERUSALEM — A nasty diplomatic row with Sweden, Norway’s decision to divest from an Israeli defense contractor and rising European condemnation of Israeli settlements point to growing friction in the Jewish state’s already tricky relationship with Europe. Israel seeks bids to build 486 apartments in east Jerusalem over US objectionsJERUSALEM — Israel is pushing ahead a long-delayed plan to build hundreds of apartments in disputed east Jerusalem, staking claims to land the Palestinians claim for a future state and complicating already tense relations with the U.S., which has demanded a construction freeze. Israeli rights group’s tally of Gaza war: 1,387 Palestinians killed, 773 of them noncombatantsJERUSALEM — Well over half of nearly 1,400 Palestinians killed in Israel’s Gaza war were civilians, including 252 children younger than 16, a leading Israeli human rights groups said Wednesday, challenging Israel’s claim that most of the dead were militants. In Gaza, where Holocaust denial runs strong, UN caught in dispute over study of genocideGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Gaza students won’t learn about the Holocaust this year. Iran police raid reform leader’s offices, arrest 5, in crackdown on probe into abuse claimsTEHRAN, Iran — Iranian security forces Tuesday cracked down on the opposition’s campaign to highlight torture and abuse of prisoners in the country’s postelection crisis, shutting down offices of pro-reform leaders and arresting five of their aides in a startling series of raids. Iran police raid reform leader’s offices, arrest 4, in crackdown on prob into abuse claimsTEHRAN, Iran — Iranian security agents on Tuesday raided offices connected to senior reformist leader Mahdi Karroubi, arresting four aides and closing the headquarters of his political party, which had been probing abuse of protesters arrested in the country’s postelection crackdown. Israel approves 366 new West Bank apartments, plans 84 moreJERUSALEM — Israel officially approved the construction of hundreds of new homes in the West Bank, the Defense Ministry said Monday, deepening an already unprecedented rift with the U.S. over Israeli settlement expansion. Israel approves construction of 366 West Bank apartments, plans 84 moreJERUSALEM — Israel has officially approved construction of 366 new apartments in the West Bank. Israel approving new construction in West Bank settlements, shrugs off US criticismJERUSALEM — Israel defied U.S. pressure to halt construction in its West Bank settlements Sunday, with key leaders speaking out in support of the contentious enclaves and preparing to sign orders to allow building of hundreds of new housing units there. Israeli Cabinet backs new West Bank construction, shrugs off US criticismJERUSALEM — Israeli Cabinet ministers lined up on Sunday behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to approve the construction of hundreds of new apartments in West Bank settlements, defiantly shrugging off a rare and harsh public rebuke from top ally Washington. Holy city twist: Upwardly mobile Arabs moving into neighborhoods built for JewsJERUSALEM — Yousef Majlaton moved into the Jerusalem neighborhood of Pisgat Zeev for such comforts as proper running water and regular garbage pickup. But he represents a potentially volatile twist in the Israeli-Palestinian dispute over the holy city. Venezuela’s Chavez tells Israelis not to support their ‘genocidal’ governmentDAMASCUS, Syria — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez told the Israeli people not to support their government, which he described as “genocidal” on Friday, the second day of his trip to Syria. Peres calls for Palestinian state without a full peace deal; Moussa warns time running outCERNOBBIO, Italy — Israeli President Shimon Peres, a longtime advocate of peace with the Palestinians, said Friday that a comprehensive settlement resolving the century-old dispute was not currently achievable. Israel to build new houses ahead of settlement slowdown, despite US demand for full freezeJERUSALEM — Israel said Friday it will construct hundreds of new housing units in West Bank settlements before any slowdown in building, an announcement that drew harsh criticism from Washington, which demands a complete settlement freeze as a prelude to renewing Mideast peace talks. Israel to build new settlement homes in snub of Washington freeze demands, PM aides sayJERUSALEM — Aides to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday he would approve hundreds of new housing units in West Bank settlements before considering a temporary freeze in construction, drawing harsh criticism from Washington, which has called for a total halt. Arab League chief: any Israeli settlement freeze without east Jerusalem unacceptableCERNOBBIO, Italy — The Arab League chief says any Israeli offer for a settlement freeze that doesn’t include east Jerusalem is unacceptable and “will suspend the peace process.” Israel to build new houses in settlements in apparent snub of freeze demands, PM aides sayJERUSALEM — Aides to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday he would approve hundreds of new housing units in West Bank settlements before considering a temporary freeze in construction, in an apparent snub to Washington’s public demand for a total halt. Aide: Israel’s Netanyahu considering settlement freeze, but only after some new constructionJERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be willing to consider suspending construction in the West Bank for several months — but first plans to authorize hundreds of new apartments there, an aide said Friday. Aide: Israeli PM Netanyahu considering settlement freeze but only after some new constructionJERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will approve hundreds of new housing units in West Bank settlements before slowing settlement construction, two of his aides said Friday, in an apparent snub of Washington’s public demand for a total settlement freeze. American resident of Egypt expelled from country, possibly due to political activitiesCAIRO — An American working in Egypt was held over night at Cairo International Airport and then deported from the country without being given any reason, he told the Associated Press Thursday. Venezuelan president attacks Israel during Syria portion of world tour to curb US powerDAMASCUS, Syria — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez attacked Israel Thursday during his visit to Syria, calling it an imperialist nation that annihilates other people. UN urges Israel to ease Gaza blockade, enable repairs of sewage, water systemsGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — U.N. agencies and international aid groups urged Israel on Thursday to immediately ease its Gaza Strip blockade to allow in spare parts and building materials to repair the territory’s dilapidated sewage and water networks. Israel: new West Bank settlement construction falls in early 2009, suggesting partial freezeJERUSALEM — Israeli government statistics show that construction of new homes in the Israel’s West Bank settlements fell by one-third in the first half of 2009 from a year earlier. Israel releases 9 Hamas lawmakers from prison, many still detainedRAMALLAH, West Bank — A Hamas legislator in the West Bank says Israel has released nine other Hamas lawmakers from Israeli prisons. Israelis, Palestinians hold first high-level talks since Netanyahu election, focus on economyJERUSALEM — Israel and the Palestinians on Wednesday held their first high-level talks since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took office in March, pledging to step up economic cooperation despite the absence of peace negotiations. Hamas: 2 men killed in Gaza; Israel denies involvementGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The Hamas militant group says two of its fighters have been killed in the Gaza Strip. |
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