Son of Israeli astronaut killed in space shuttle Columbia disaster dies in fighter crashJERUSALEM — The son of an Israeli astronaut who died in the space shuttle Columbia disaster six years ago was killed Sunday when his F-16 warplane crashed on a routine training flight, the Israeli military said. Palestinian artists call for boycott of Toronto film festival over films about Israeli cityRAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian artists are calling for a boycott of the Toronto International Film Festival for screening a series of movies about the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Palestinian youth shot in West Bank clash with Israeli troops dies of wounds in hospitalJERUSALEM — An Israeli hospital says a Palestinian teenager shot in a clash with Israeli troops has died of his injuries. EU official says renewal of Mideast peace talks could be announced in SeptemberJERUSALEM — A top European Union official said Monday that renewal of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks could be announced in late September. US seen backing down on demands for Israel to halt all settlement activityWASHINGTON — The Obama administration appears to be backing down on its insistence that Israel halt all settlement activity as a condition for restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. Mideast diplomacy and painful history as Netanyahu visits BerlinBERLIN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German Chancellor Angela Merkel underlined Thursday the need for Iran to stop its nuclear program or face stiffer sanctions. Israelis and Palestinians indicate a first meeting between their leaders likely soonBERLIN — The Israeli and Palestinian leaders are likely to hold their first meeting in the coming weeks, both sides indicated Wednesday, in what would be an important step toward a formal resumption of peace talks and a signal achievement for President Barack Obama. Israeli prime minister says compromise being made with US, but focus on settlements is unfairBERLIN — The Israeli and Palestinian leaders are likely to hold their first meeting in the coming weeks, both sides indicated Wednesday, in what would be an important step toward a formal resumption of peace talks and a signal achievement for President Barack Obama. Israeli prime minister seeks compromise with US but says focus on settlements is unfairLONDON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to defuse an unusually public spat with the United States over West Bank settlements when he meets with a top U.S. envoy Wednesday morning. |
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