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Ex-Israeli Gen.: Army can't defeat Iran

Israel's former National Security Advisor has warned Tel Aviv that it lacks the military power to launch a successful attack against Iran. Visit this link to read more: Ex-Israeli Gen.: Army can't defeat Iran

Fallon talks sense into Israel on Iran

A former senior US commander says Israel should overcome its "fear" that a nuclear Iran would pose an existential threat to Tel Aviv. Visit this link to read more: Fallon talks sense into Israel on Iran

'Israel may attack Iran in 2009'

A senior Israeli military officer has repeated threats against Iran, by suggesting that Tel Aviv may attack the country next year. Visit this link to read more: 'Israel may attack Iran in 2009'

Israel takes Iran condemnation to UN

Tel Aviv has reportedly accused an Iranian official of 'inciting the destruction of Israel' in a letter of protest to the United Nations. Visit this link to read more: Israel takes Iran condemnation to UN

Ha'aretz Reports of Obama's 'Change' Attitude!

Israeli daily, Ha'aretz, has claimed that the Afro-American US President-elect, Democrat Barack Obama, is going to enter a strategic agreement with Tel Aviv in order to head off what it put forth as Iran's nuclear threat against the Zionist entity. Visit this link to read more: Ha'aretz Reports of Obama's 'Change' Attitude!

New Israeli bombs 'easily target Lebanon'

Tel Aviv is planning to buy a new generation of 'smart bombs' that would 'easily hit targets in Lebanon and Syria from Israel's airspace'. Visit this link to read more: New Israeli bombs 'easily target Lebanon'

Obama asked not to favor Israel

Palestinians urge the US President-elect not to favor Israel over its neighbors amid reports of a 'nuclear umbrella' deal with Tel Aviv. Visit this link to read more: Obama asked not to favor Israel

'Wicked CIA, RAW, Mossad ganging up against Pak'

Pakistan media finds ?a wicked axis? of New Delhi, Washington and Tel Aviv ganging up against Islamabad. Visit this link to read more: 'Wicked CIA, RAW, Mossad ganging up against Pak'

UNHRC censures Israel

The UN Human Rights Council has criticized Israel over its blockade of the Gaza Strip, calling on Tel Aviv to ease Palestinians' suffering. Visit this link to read more: UNHRC censures Israel

Poll: West favors Israel over PA election

Israel's Western allies would keep silent if Tel Aviv sought to hinder an upcoming Palestinian Authority election, a new poll suggests. Visit this link to read more: Poll: West favors Israel over PA election

'Israel to help India against Pakistan'

An Israeli website suggests that Tel Aviv might help India carry out covert operations inside Pakistan in retaliation for the Mumbai attacks. Visit this link to read more: 'Israel to help India against Pakistan'

Obama may deny Israel 'blank checks'

The White House will no longer hand 'blank checks' to Israel when Barack Obama takes office, a former US ambassador in Tel Aviv says. Visit this link to read more: Obama may deny Israel 'blank checks'

Israel 'has faith in team Obama'

An Israeli official says Tel Aviv is familiar with and has full confidence in the people nominated to run the Obama administration. Visit this link to read more: Israel 'has faith in team Obama'

Israeli police lift state of alert

JERUSALEM: Police have lifted a security alert in Tel Aviv, hours after warning the public of a possible attack.

Security officials set up roa Visit this link to read more: Israeli police lift state of alert

Israeli team leaves for Mumbai

With nearly 15 Israelis held hostages by terrorists in Mumbai, the government has sent a team of paramedics, medics and other professionals to India to assist with rescue efforts amid an offer by Tel Aviv to help New Delhi in dealing with terror attacks and its aftermath. Visit this link to read more: Israeli team leaves for Mumbai

Olmert wins US backing for Iran war

Israel's prime minister says Washington has not rejected a request by Tel Aviv to take any action it deems "necessary" against Iran. Visit this link to read more: Olmert wins US backing for Iran war

Jail terms for Israeli neo-Nazis

Eight Israeli teenagers who carried out neo-Nazi attacks and ran a far-right cell are convicted and sentenced in Tel Aviv. Visit this link to read more: Jail terms for Israeli neo-Nazis

Israeli intel claims no Iran war on horizon

Israel's military intelligence chief has allayed global concern that Tel Aviv may soon strike Iran, suggesting that Tehran be engaged. Visit this link to read more: Israeli intel claims no Iran war on horizon

Israel intel shows no Iran war on horizon

Israel's military intelligence chief has allayed global concern that Tel Aviv may soon strike Iran, suggesting that Tehran be engaged. Visit this link to read more: Israel intel shows no Iran war on horizon

Israeli 'mafia' boss assassinated

The head of one of Israel's most notorious crime families is blown up in his car in Tel Aviv, raising fears of a bloody mob conflict. Visit this link to read more: Israeli 'mafia' boss assassinated

Israeli mafia boss killed in car bomb

A notorious Israeli mafia boss has been killed as the car he was driving exploded at a bus stop in central Tel Aviv, authorities say. Visit this link to read more: Israeli mafia boss killed in car bomb

Israel decides to maintain Gaza blockade

Israel has pledged to keep up its blockade of Gaza the defence ministry said in a statement after Tel Aviv accused the Islamist Hamas movement of "shattering" a truce with rocket fire. Visit this link to read more: Israel decides to maintain Gaza blockade

Israel Tightens Chokehold On Village Of Entrepreneurs

<strong> By Jonathan Cook</strong><br>Nilin, midway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, is home to nearly 5,000 Palestinians. Known as the village of entrepreneurs, it has more than its share of millionaires. But that looks set to change as the separation wall is closing down on Nilins land. Encircled by half a dozen Jewish settlements like Hashmonaim -- all illegal under international law -- the village is slowly being sealed off in a fashion that may soon make its isolation almost as complete as Gazas Visit this link to read more: Israel Tightens Chokehold On Village Of Entrepreneurs

After Obama, Israel turns to Russia

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak says Tel Aviv is not 'pleased' with Russia's stance toward Iran and its controversial nuclear program. Visit this link to read more: After Obama, Israel turns to Russia

Israelis rage against interview with Rabin killer

Israelis from across the political spectrum on Friday slammed a decision to air the first-ever television interview of the extremist Jew who assassinated Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The interview comes on the eve of the 13th anniversary of Yigal Amir's assassination of Rabin at a Tel Aviv rally on November 4, 1995, which aimed to torpedo the Oslo peace accords with the Palestinians. Visit this link to read more: Israelis rage against interview with Rabin killer

Cat Stevens backs out of Israel peace concert

The British singer Yusuf Islam formerly known as Cat Stevens has backed out of plans for a concert in Tel Aviv amid reports that Israeli security services objected to him entering the country. Visit this link to read more: Cat Stevens backs out of Israel peace concert

Israel shows mixed-signals on Saudi plan

The Israeli defense minister says Tel Aviv is considering a stalled Saudi-proposed Middle East peace plan, after initially rejecting it. Visit this link to read more: Israel shows mixed-signals on Saudi plan

Syria resumes pursuit of nuclear weapons

Israeli officials believe Syria has resumed attempts to acquire a nuclear programme one year after Tel Aviv's defence forces bombed a suspected reactor according to reports. Visit this link to read more: Syria resumes pursuit of nuclear weapons

Syria: Israel not after real peace

Syria says Israel is not interested in real peace although Damascus and Tel Aviv have launched indirect talks brokered by Turkey. Visit this link to read more: Syria: Israel not after real peace

West moves in support of Israeli nukes

The West seeks to protect Israel from nuclear inspections after a major initiative to place Tel Aviv's nuclear activities on the IAEA agenda. Visit this link to read more: West moves in support of Israeli nukes

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