Israel/Mideast
Misc. news from Israel and the Middle East
Jewish suspects in Duma attack allege torture
The youths suspected of the attack that killed an 18-month-old Palestinian boy and his parents have been held in imprisonment...
Third intifada?
The upsurge in Palestinian violence is Israel’s new normal By BEN SALES JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israelis have become accustomed to...
At UN, Netanyahu keeps focus on Iran
(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking to the U.N. General Assembly, urged the international community to "check your...
What America will offer Israel after the Iran deal
President Barack Obama seems ready to offer an array of security enhancements to reassure Israel and other regional allies By...
Obama gets enough votes to sustain Iran deal
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Sen. Barbara Mikulski said she will support the Iran nuclear deal, effectively ensuring that the agreement will survive...
Why Hamas and Israel may be secretly negotiating
Arabic news sources reported that an agreement is near, but Netanyahu’s office says its policy of non-negotiation with Hamas had...
Aftermath of Jerusalem Pride Parade murder
The lethal attack prompted calls for legislation that would protect LGBT rights, as well as an end to denunciations of...
Obama: Only Israel opposed to Iran deal
WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Barack Obama said Israel’s government was the only one openly against the Iran deal, but added...
Israelis say condemnation not enough
After attack that killed Palestinian baby, many public figures say it's time for the government to make changes in how...
Official: 'Reform Jews cannot be considered Jews'
(JTA) — Israel’s religious services minister said in a radio interview that Reform Jews cannot be considered Jews. “A Reform...
