Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of trying to «stir up» a war between Israel and Syria. This statement by the PM came during a tour of the northern border area on Tuesday. Speaking during a visit to the IDF’s Northern Command this afternoon, Netanyahu said Iran was «spreading lies in order to escalate… Read More Netanyahu: «Iran trying to start Israel-Syria war»
For the Arabs, Tel Aviv and Haifa are also settlements or places under occupation. This is the words of Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya’alon on a press conference last week. The Palestinian refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state – and not the settlers – is the stumbling block to peace. This is the… Read More «For Arabs Tel Aviv and Haifa are settlements»
Last week I attended a conference in Tel Aviv on the threat to Israel from Ballistic Missiles mostly having their origin in Iran. Views from Jerusalem by Aaron Hecht Israel faces a threat from the south in the form of Iranian supplied short and medium range missiles in the hands of Hamas in the Gaza… Read More No weapon formed against you in Iran will prosper
Here is the Vatican text of Pope Benedict XVI’s remarks upon his arrival this morning at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. The Pope of Rome was received by President Shimon Perez: «Mr. President, the Holy See and the state of Israel have many shared values, above all a commitment to give… Read More The Pope promises Muslims eternal life
