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Israel closes protest villages - From news.bbc.co.uk - 1 hrs 17 mts ago The Israeli military has ordered two West Bank villages at the centre of protests against the separation wall are off-limits.

Obama aide stokes us - From news.bbc.co.uk - 1 hrs 17 mts ago A top Obama adviser criticises Israel over settlement homes in East Jerusalem, thwarting Israeli hopes of ending the row.

Un critical of israel over blockade - From news.bbc.co.uk - 1 hrs 17 mts ago The UNs top humanitarian official strongly criticises Israels Gaza blockade and its expanding settlements.

Us presses israel on settler row - From news.bbc.co.uk - 1 hrs 17 mts ago The US says it is awaiting a formal response from Israel amid a row over its decision to build new homes in East Jerusalem.

Israel vows more settlement building despite crisis with washington - From article.wn.com - 2 hrs 25 mts ago By Agence France Presse (AFP) Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - Powered by Patrick Moser Agence France Presse OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear on Monday settlement building in occupied East Jerusalem would continue, in a move likely to further heighten tensions with key ally the United States. Western-backed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas responded by saying he would not return to peace talks without a complete freeze of settlements. “Construction will continue in Jerusalem as this has been the case over the past 42 years,” Netanyahu told members of his Likud party, despite a tense phone call last week from Secretary of State...

For the first time there are voices questioning israels strategic value - From article.wn.com - 2 hrs 25 mts ago Sit down at any dinner table in the Arab world and the conversation will inevitably turn to one of the enduring mysteries of the region. How is it that America has shown such unwavering support for Israel over the decades? The answer provokes all manner of tortured conspiracy theories about the power of the Israel lobby, the influence of right-wing Christian groups and varied explanations for the gravity-defying trick that enables a tiny tail to wag such a big dog. Few accept a simpler answer. America supported Israel...

Us criticism of israel ignites firestorm - From article.wn.com - 2 hrs 25 mts ago WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administrations fierce denunciation of Israel last week has ignited a firestorm in Congress and among powerful pro-Israel interest groups who say the criticism of Americas top Mideast ally was misplaced. Since the controversy erupted, a bipartisan parade of influential lawmakers and interest groups has taken aim at the administrations decision to publicly condemn Israel for its announcement of new Jewish housing in east Jerusalem while Vice President Joe Biden was visiting on Tuesday and then openly vent bitter frustration on Friday. With diplomats from both countries referring to the situation as a crisis, the outpouring of anger in the United States,...

Us israel criticism ignites firestorm in congress - From article.wn.com - 2 hrs 25 mts ago WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administrations fierce denunciation of Israel last week has ignited a firestorm in Congress and among powerful pro-Israel interest groups who say the criticism of Americas top Mideast ally was misplaced. Since the controversy erupted, a bipartisan parade of influential lawmakers and interest groups has taken aim at the administrations decision to publicly condemn Israel for its announcement of new Jewish housing in east Jerusalem while Vice President Joe Biden was visiting on Tuesday and then openly vent bitter frustration on Friday. With diplomats from both countries referring to the situation as a crisis, the outpouring of anger in the United States,...

Rebuilt synagogue is caught in disputes over jerusalem - From article.wn.com - 2 hrs 25 mts ago JERUSALEM — In what appeared to be a case of unfortunate timing, Israel officially inaugurated a rebuilt synagogue in Jerusalem’s Old City on Monday, entangling what was intended to be a festive cultural event with the diplomatic row over new Israeli construction in the contested territory. Related Israel Feeling Rising Anger From the U.S. (March 16, 2010) The restoration of the Hurva Synagogue, which was destroyed by Jordanian forces during the 1948 war, has been under way for years. But its reopening ceremony coincided with a crisis in Israel-American relations over plans for new Jewish housing in East Jerusalem that were announced during a visit here last week by Vice...

Israeli fm reportedly boycotts brazils president lula - From article.wn.com - 2 hrs 25 mts ago Israels foreign minister is reported to have boycotted the visit to Israel by the Brazilian President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Israeli and Brazilian media said Avigdor Lieberman declined to attend...

Netanyahu defies us over jerusalem settlement - From article.wn.com - 2 hrs 25 mts ago Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected any curbs on Jewish settlement in and around Jerusalem, defying Washington in Israels deepening crisis with Obamas administration. For the past 40 years, no Israeli government ever limited construction in the neighborhoods of Jerusalem, he said in a speech in parliament, citing areas in the West Bank that Israel captured in 1967 and unilaterally annexed to the city. The United States condemned Israels plan to build 1,600 new homes for Jews in Ramat Shlomo, a religious settlement within the Israeli-designated borders of Jerusalem, whose future status is at the heart of the Middle East conflict. Israels announcement of the project during a visit...

Insulted by israel, u.s. scrambles to save talks - From www.khaleejtimes.com - 1 day 1 hrs 7 mts ago JERUSALEM - Israels relationship with the United States, a defining feature of the troubled Middle East, was under severe strain as diplomats scrambled on Saturday to save newborn U.S.-brokered peace talks with the Palestinians.

Netanyahu contacts merkel, berlusconi - From www.khaleejtimes.com - 1 day 1 hrs 7 mts ago JERUSALEM- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told German and Italian leaders Saturday that Israel does not plan to speed up the controversial construction of settlements, a government source said.

Israel approves barrier along border with egypt - From www.khaleejtimes.com - 1 day 1 hrs 7 mts ago JERUSALEM - The Israeli government on Sunday gave final approval for the construction of a barrier along the border with Egypt in a bid to curb the entry of illegal immigrants.

Reports: us wants israel to cancel building plan - From article.wn.com - 1 day 1 hrs 8 mts ago Israeli Media: US Demanding Cancellation Of Contentious East Jerusalem Building Plan Font size Print E-mail Share (AP) (AP) Previous slide Next slide (AP) JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli media reported Monday that the U.S. is pressing Israel to scrap a contentious east Jerusalem building project whose approval has touched off the most serious diplomatic feud with Washington in years. Top U.S. officials have lined up in recent days to condemn the Israeli plan to build 1,600 apartments in east Jerusalem, the sector of the...

Brazil leader begins mid - From news.bbc.co.uk - 1 day 3 hrs 8 mts ago Brazils president arrives in Israel at the start of a Middle East tour to throw his countrys weight behind the peace process.

Netanyahu offers an apology, but no shift in settlement policy - From article.wn.com - 1 day 3 hrs 9 mts ago JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel told his cabinet on Sunday that the ill-timed announcement of new housing plans for a Jewish neighborhood in East Jerusalem during a visit here by Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. last week had been “regrettable” and “hurtful.” Mr. Netanyahu also said that the government had set up a committee to “examine the chain of events and to ensure procedures” that would prevent such an incident from happening again. But he did not indicate that the building project would be cancelled — a move that might mollify the Obama administration and ease the start of indirect, American-mediated peace talks...

Baroness ashton faces first big international test with middle east trip - From article.wn.com - 1 day 3 hrs 9 mts ago Baroness Ashton of Upholland faces her first big international test as the EUs top diplomat this week after flying into the Middle East to plead for peace talks to start despite a dramatic increase of tension in the region. She will find the atmosphere highly charged after the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused Israel of insulting the Vice-President, Joe Biden, by announcing new settlement building during his visit to kickstart indirect talks last week. With the Palestinians on the verge of abandoning negotiations and Syria seemingly stepping back from involvement with the EU, Lady Ashton will have a chance to test the quiet diplomacy that she promised would deliver results...

Lobby group raises alarm over us - From article.wn.com - 1 day 3 hrs 9 mts ago WASHINGTON - A major pro-Israel US lobby group warned Sunday that recent US administration remarks about bilateral ties with Israel were of serious concern, and urged the White House to ease tensions. Remarks by President Barack Obamas administration regarding the US relationship with Israel are a matter of...

Israeli apology gets cool reception in us - From article.wn.com - 1 day 3 hrs 9 mts ago JERUSALEM Israels prime minister expressed regret on Sunday for a crisis with the United States over plans to expand a Jewish neighborhood in east Jerusalem, even as American officials played down the apology and called for bold Israeli action to get peace efforts back on track. With tensions rising, Israel deployed hundreds of police around east Jerusalems Old City and heavily restricted Palestinian access to the area - the scene of several recent clashes. Israels already strained relationship with the U.S. hit a new low last week when the Jewish state announced plans during a visit by Vice President Joe Biden to build 1,600 homes for Israelis in east Jerusalem, which Palestinians...

Netanyahu urges calm as us tensions boil over - From article.wn.com - 1 day 3 hrs 9 mts ago JERUSALEM - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged calm on Sunday as an angry Washington said it was insulted by Israels destructive announcement of plans to expand settlements in east Jerusalem. The rift is seen by many in Israel as the greatest crisis to hit the two close allies in decades, and it appeared to be deepening as senior US officials continued to berate Netanyahu despite his public apology on Thursday. We opened the papers this morning and saw the analyses and reviews. I suggest we not get carried away, and calm down, Netanyahu said ahead of a weekly cabinet meeting. We know how to deal with situations like these, calmly, responsibly and seriously. Israel had...

Israel must drop colony plans: uae - From news.google.com - 1 day 3 hrs 10 mts ago border=1

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Un worried by war of words between israel, lebanon - From www.khaleejtimes.com - 3 day 2 hrs 36 mts ago UNITED NATIONS - A recent wave of bellicose rhetoric between Israel and Lebanon has fueled fears the two hostile neighbors could be headed for another conflict, the U.N. special coordinator for Lebanon said on Friday.

Clinton rebukes israel over homes - From news.bbc.co.uk - 3 day 2 hrs 36 mts ago US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivers a stinging rebuke to Israel over new settlements in East Jerusalem.

Israel charges over human shield - From news.bbc.co.uk - 3 day 23 hrs 23 mts ago Israel charges two of soldiers over the use of a Palestinian boy as a human shield during its offensive against Hamas in Gaza.

Israel seals off west bank to prevent unrest - From article.wn.com - 3 day 23 hrs 24 mts ago Israel Declares Two-day Closure Of West Bank To Head Off Unrest Font size Print E-mail Share (AP) (AP) JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel has sealed off the...

Israel orders to seal off west bank - From article.wn.com - 3 day 23 hrs 24 mts ago JERUSALEM - Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak has ordered the army to seal off the West Bank for 48...

Un humanitarian chief criticises israel over gaza - From article.wn.com - 3 day 23 hrs 24 mts ago The UNs top humanitarian official, John Holmes, has criticised Israel for linking the 2006 capture of an Israeli soldier to its blockade of Gaza. Mr Holmes also said Israeli actions in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, including expanding settlements, was counter to the peace process. He urged a relaxation of the blockade, warning Gaza was de-developing. US Vice-President Joe Bidens visit to the region has been soured by Israeli plans for new homes in East Jerusalem. The Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit, was captured by Palestinian militants nearly...

Israel orders army to seal west bank for 48 hrs - From article.wn.com - 3 day 23 hrs 24 mts ago JERUSALEM (AFP) – Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak has ordered the army to seal off the West Bank for...

Biden to leave mideast amid unease - From article.wn.com - 4 day 2 hrs 42 mts ago TEL AVIV — Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. came to Israel early this week to promote new Israeli-Palestinian peace talks and tighten the bonds between Israel and the United States. He left Thursday amid increased uncertainty over the nature and timing of those talks and with a sense of unease hanging over the American-Israeli relationship. Room for Debate Israels Challenge to the U.S. The Israeli government tests the Obama administration’s policy of restraint. Post a Comment The cause of both was the unexpected announcement during his visit that Israel would build 1,600 housing units for Jews in East Jerusalem, where Palestinians hope to build the capital of their future state....

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