Kerry says Israelis, Palestinians must make tough decisions

Published on May 24, 2013

Israeli and Palestinian leaders must decide soon on whether to revive long-dormant peace negotiations to end their decades-old conflict, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday.

Industry is best bet for peace, Israeli billionaire says

Published on May 23, 2013

On a new industrial park in Israel's largest Arab town, a software plant belonging to a multibillion-dollar U.S.-listed firm sits cheek-by-jowl with two small Arab-owned businesses: a metal factory and one producing tools for brain surgery.

Propaganda lies in a disguise

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on May 21, 2013

Qatar: Arab Spring makes Israeli-Palestinian peace more pressing

Published on May 20, 2013

Qatar's emir, who has thrown his state's riches behind Arab uprisings, said on Monday that the emergence of 'people power' had put Arabs in direct confrontation with Israel and made a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict more pressing.

Rice: Attacks on Israel at UN undercut peace

Published on May 10, 2013

The barrage of attacks on Israel at the United Nations undercuts the quest for peace, said Susan Rice, the U.S. envoy to the body.

U.N. peacekeepers protest Israeli overflights of Lebanon

Published on May 8, 2013

The United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, claiming increased violations of Lebanese airspace, protested to Israel's military.

Israeli Technion students replied to a call for boycott from Sydney, Australia

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on May 1, 2013

Hate, courtesy of the UN

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on April 24, 2013

A heart to heart letter from an Israeli to Americans

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on April 19, 2013

Kerry tells Peres he sees ‘road ahead’ on peace

Published on April 8, 2013

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Israel said he sees "a road ahead" on the two-state solution for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

Jewish leaders urge Netanyahu to work with Obama on peace

Published on April 4, 2013

More than one hundred U.S. Jewish leaders urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to make clear "Israel’s readiness to make painful territorial sacrifices for the sake of peace."

Israeli Soldiers Stories- touring the States, spreading the truth

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on April 3, 2013

Should Israel fear “the king which knew not Josef?”

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on March 27, 2013

Analysis: Obama scores unexpected successes on Middle East trip

Published on March 22, 2013

U.S. President Barack Obama flew out of Israel in a duststorm on Friday, leaving behind a trail of symbolic gestures and fine oratory that should help preserve the status quo at a time of regional upheaval.

Excitement, hope and the rhetorical art- experiences from Obama’s speech

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on March 21, 2013

Obama’s visit to Israel: a new kind of hope

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on March 20, 2013

Hava Nagila (The Movie) Screening

By Beit T'shuvah
Published on March 19, 2013

This conflict CAN end!

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on March 13, 2013

Lots of listening, no grand initiatives expected on Obama’s Mideast trip

Published on March 12, 2013

When President Obama visits Israel next week, Gavriel Yaakov wants him to jump-start the peace process.

This week from Israel

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on March 11, 2013

This week in power: Livni, Putin, Soldier pic, Save the date

By Danny Groner
Published on February 21, 2013

White House: Obama won’t bring new peace ideas to Israel

Published on February 6, 2013

President Obama's visit to Israel will focus on Syria and Iran, and he will not initiate new peace moves, the White House said.

New Secretary Of State John Kerry speaks to Netanyahu, Abbas about peace

Published on February 4, 2013

Secretary of State John Kerry stressed his commitment to promoting Israeli-Palestinian peace on Sunday in telephone calls to the leaders of both sides, the State Department said.

Frisbee — the ultimate peace negotiator

By Ryan Torok
Published on January 2, 2013

Who would have thought that a Frisbee could be used to build bridges between bitter enemies? Ultimate Peace, an organization founded in 2008 by American Ultimate Frisbee players, tries to do just that. By running a weeklong overnight summer camp in Israel and other activities throughout the year that are open to Jewish-Israeli, Arab-Israeli and Palestinian youth, it aims to improve relations between the groups, one flying disc at a time.

Palestinians see little hope in Israeli elections

Published on December 31, 2012

Palestinians say they do not expect significant improvement in their lives or a re-starting of the peace process after Israel’s national election next month.

Peres calls peace a top priority at reception for Christian leaders

Published on December 31, 2012

Israeli President Shimon Peres at a reception for Christian leaders called peace a top priority.

U.S. says Russia ‘waking up to reality’ on Syria

Published on December 13, 2012

The United States welcomed on Thursday a Russian admission that Syria's rebels may succeed in their drive to topple President Bashar Assad and called on Moscow to join efforts to manage a peaceful political transition.

EU condemns Israeli settlements, seizure of PA funds

Published on December 12, 2012

The European Union (EU) called on Israel to cancel planned construction in West Bank settlements and “avoid any step undermining the financial situation of the Palestinian Authority” (PA).

Settlements showdown beckons for Netanyahu in Berlin

Published on December 4, 2012

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a dressing down from Angela Merkel on Wednesday over his plans to build more Israeli settlements, a policy that has incensed Europe and left even Germany, one of Israel's strongest allies, questioning his commitment to peace.

Clinton laments ‘counter-productive’ U.N. vote on Palestine

Published on November 29, 2012

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized the U.N. General Assembly's vote to implicitly recognize a Palestinian state, calling it an "unfortunate and counter-productive" move that places more obstacles in the path to peace.

Bus explodes in Tel Aviv in apparent terror attack; Hamas celebrates

Published on November 21, 2012

A bomb exploded on a bus in central Tel Aviv on Wednesday, wounding 15 people in what Israeli officials said was a terrorist attack that could complicate efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Israel hits Hamas government buildings, reservists mobilized

Published on November 17, 2012

Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorized the mobilization of up to 75,000 reservists in preparation for a possible ground invasion.

There Was A Choice?  Then This Is Wrong.

By Robin Podolsky
Published on November 15, 2012

Egypt’s Morsi condemns Israel, orders prime minister to Gaza

Published on November 15, 2012

President Mohamed Morsi condemned Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip as unacceptable aggression on Thursday and ordered Egypt's prime minister to visit the besieged enclave in a show of support for the Palestinians.

What happened to Rabin’s memorial day?

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on October 29, 2012

Peace?

By Steve Greenberg
Published on October 3, 2012

Israel MUST rely on itself

By Arthur Cohn
Published on September 19, 2012

Once again, during the year that is drawing to a close, there was no country that was more harshly criticized, no state that was more frequently condemned than Israel.

My 9/11

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on September 11, 2012

Democratic platform omits language on Jerusalem, notes Iran military option

Published on September 4, 2012

The 2012 Democratic Party platform omits language recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and suggests that military force is "on the table" as an option for addressing the Iranian nuclear issue.

Egypt’s President Morsi to decline Israel visit invitation

Published on August 29, 2012

A day after Israel's foreign minister called on Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to visit Israel, a Muslim Brotherhood official called such a visit impossible.

U.S. State Department warns Egypt on peace treaty

Published on August 22, 2012

The U.S. State Department called on Egypt to fulfill its obligations under its peace treaty with Israel and deal strongly with security threats in the Sinai.

The rivalry that killed a friendship

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on August 16, 2012

Peace activist settles lawsuit with pro-Israel activist

Published on August 2, 2012

A peace activist and the man she accused of assault as she protested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress reached a settlement on her lawsuit.

Egypt denies Morsi letter sent to Israel

Published on July 31, 2012

Israel said on Tuesday it had received a letter from Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi indicating he wanted to work for peace in the Middle East, but Mursi's office later denied sending it.

Obama signs U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act

Published on July 30, 2012

Calling America’s commitment to Israel “unshakable,” President Barack Obama signed legislation designed to enhance security cooperation between the two countries.

Germany’s guilt

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on July 26, 2012

Is condemnation enough for Syria and Iran?

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on July 24, 2012

Jewish, Muslim student leaders meet to promote direct dialogue

Published on July 9, 2012

Dozens of Jewish and Muslim student leaders are meeting in Bratislava, Slovakia to promote inter-religious dialogue through backdoor channels.

Israel and the world Pt. 11 - weekly news from Israel

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on July 8, 2012

Netanyahu, Peres hail U.S. friendship, leadership on Independence Day

Published on July 4, 2012

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an Independence Day message that he "appreciate(s) deeply all that America has done for Israel."

Putin: Russia already recognizes Palestine

Published on June 28, 2012

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas that Moscow already has recognized a Palestinian state.

Egypt’s Morsi keen to renew long-severed Iran ties

Published on June 25, 2012

Egypt's Islamist President-elect Mohamed Morsi voiced interest in restoring long-severed ties with Tehran to create a strategic "balance" in the region, in an interview published on Monday with Iran's Fars news agency.

Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsi wins presidency in Egypt

Published on June 24, 2012

Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood was declared the winner of Egypt's presidential race in its first democratic elections.

Mofaz tells Obama that window for peace is opening

Published on June 21, 2012

Shaul Mofaz, Israel's new deputy prime minister, told President Obama that the new national unity government presents a window of opportunity to restart peace talks with the Palestinians.

With Muslim Brotherhood’s ascendancy, Mubarak’s legacy is upended

Published on June 20, 2012

Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi is the declared winner of Egypt’s presidential race and his predecessor, Hosni Mubarak, reportedly continues to lie near death in a coma -- just like the legacy he tried to craft for himself and his country.

Palestinian Graduation

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on June 18, 2012

Palestinians committing to jihad as kindergarteners

Published on June 15, 2012

A recent article posted online by the Al-Quds Brigades—the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist group—details how children of Gaza set out on a mission of violent resistance against Zionism as early as kindergarten, the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) reported.

Peres calls for renewed peace talks in medal ceremony

Published on June 14, 2012

Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama, Israeli President Shimon Peres called for a renewal of peace talks with the Palestinians.

Peres and Obama meet in the White House discuss Iran, peace process

Published on June 13, 2012

President Shimon Peres met with President Barack Obama on Wednesday, prior to the official dinner and reception at the White House, during which Peres will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civic award in the U.S.

Obama: Peres represents Israel’s self-defense, desire for peace

Published on June 13, 2012

Awarding Shimon Peres the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Obama said the Israeli president embodied Israel's need to simultaneously defend itself and to seek peace.