Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Western Africa
Hezbollah’s Powerbase in West Africa Growing
Israel's Ambassador to the UN [United Nations] Ron Prosor warned the UN Security Council Tuesday [February 21] that Hezbollah’s powerbase in western Africa is growing. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also expressed concern over the growing ties between the Shiite terror group and local African crime organizations.
Wed, February 22nd, 2012 - 3:42pmRead more »
UN Nuke Agency Disappointed after Iran Denies Access to Military Site
In a surprisingly descriptive press statement on Tuesday, [February 21] the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Iran did not grant them access to a military site suspected of nuclear weapons-related research in a just-concluded trip to the country. The UN nuclear watchdog also said they and Iran were unable to agree on a plan to seek clarifications regarding the Iranian nuclear program, “particularly” possible military aspects.
Wed, February 22nd, 2012 - 3:29pmRead more »
Mahmoud Abbas
Replacement Rumors for Abbas as Prime Minister Denied
Rumors circulating inside the Palestinian Authority regarding possible replacements for Prime Minister Salam Fayyad are being discredited by at least one of those being named. Sources have been reporting that Munib Al-Masri and Dr. Mohammad Mustafa are under consideration to replace Fayyad instead of PA President Mahmoud Abbas taking on the additional role that some Hamas members are arguing would be illegal to do.
Wed, February 22nd, 2012 - 3:27pmRead more »
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
International Pressure to Prevent Israel from Attacking Iran
Western nations are stepping up their pressure on Israeli leadership to hold off on any plans that might be in the works to launch a military strike against Iran’s nuclear installations.
Tue, February 21st, 2012 - 2:20pmRead more »
Beware of the Phased Plan!
The meeting between Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal [early this month] highlighted their common strategic goal, despite their bitter rivalry in recent years: The PLO’s [Palestinian Liberation Organization] Phased Plan aimed at the establishment of a Palestinian state in all of what was Palestine within the Ottoman/British Mandate borders.
Tue, February 21st, 2012 - 2:19pmRead more »
Mayor Ramiz Jaraisy (left)and President Peres
President Peres Visits Nazareth
Monday [February 20], President Shimon Peres carried out an official visit to Nazareth. The President held a story hour with fifth graders at the city library, where he read an Arabic folktale entitled 'The wonderful miraculous mountain'.
Tue, February 21st, 2012 - 2:17pmRead more »
Monday, February 20th, 2012
Rockets being fired from Gaza
Gaza Heats Up with Rocket Attacks, IDF Response
At least two more rockets were launched from Gaza and hit Israel Sunday night according to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces] Twitter feed, capping a testy weekend in which multiple rockets were fired and IDF forces were targeted along the security fence with Gaza. The IDF responded to the earlier attacks by hitting terror-related sites in Gaza. According to the IDF Twitter feed, included among the Gaza attacks on Israel this weekend was at least one longer-range missile that hit outside Beersheba, considered the “capital” of Israel’s south.
Mon, February 20th, 2012 - 2:19pmRead more »
Benyamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu Conferring with US National Security Adviser
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is set to talk about Iran with US National Adviser Tom Donilon who arrived in Israel on Saturday night [February 18]. The high-level visit comes as international speculation about an Israeli military strike at Iranian nuclear installations grows. Donilon has told reporters that there is the likelihood of a unilateral Israeli action, but that the US is urging Netanyahu to be patient and allow time for sanctions to work. Sunday’s meeting will lay the groundwork for an expected meeting at the White House when Netanyahu travels to Washington next month [March].
Mon, February 20th, 2012 - 2:17pmRead more »
Iron Dome battery
IDF to Deploy Iron Dome in Central Israel
The Iron Dome battery is in the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area for the first time as part of a drill simulating a missile attack. The Iron Dome system aims to provide protection from medium-range rockets used by Hezbollah and is part of Israel's multi-layered defense layout which also includes the Magic Wand systems.
Mon, February 20th, 2012 - 2:15pmRead more »
Friday, February 17th, 2012
Israelis, Palestinians Cooperate in Tragic Bus Accident
Medical teams from the Israeli Magen David Adom (MDA) and the Palestinian Red Crescent paramedic services worked together on Thursday to save children and teachers from a bus accident in which eight people were killed and dozens injured. The wounded were evacuated to Israeli and Palestinian hospitals.
Fri, February 17th, 2012 - 12:22pmRead more »
