Published by Reuters By Aziz El Yaakoubi, Andrew Mills and Matt Spetalnick RIYADH (Reuters) – The United States and Israel are seeking to lay the groundwork for a security alliance with Arab states that would connect air defence systems to combat Iranian drone and missile attacks in the Middle East, four sources familiar with the […]
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By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — Omar Shakir should forget the popular refrain, “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” He screameth way too loud when he declares the Ben & Jerry’s sale another grand victory for the Palestinians. It is one more humiliating loss that the Palestinians have suffered. It is
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Bruce Ticker, Middle East, Opinion, USA
By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — The Palestinian Arabs resent the fact that the Saudis and other Gulf Arabs are becoming much closer with Israel, while only paying lip service to the “Palestinian cause.” Hence the Palestinian terrorists are continuing their fomenting of terror attacks against Israelis in an attempt to gain the West’s
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Middle East, Opinion, Steve Kramer, USA
By Doron Krakow Of late, I find myself thinking back on the meaningful ways I have marked America’s Independence Day over the years. At camp, barbecues and carnivals captured the spirit of America—while special pride was taken in the shared anniversary of Israel’s heroic rescue of the hostages taken aboard the hijacked Air France jet
By Yaakov Lappin (JNS) Reports that appeared in recent days stating that Hamas and Syria have re-established relations after a decade of rupture between them represent a source of concern for Israel, a senior terrorism research has said. According to a report by Reuters, “Hamas has decided to restore ties with Syria 10 years after
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Middle East
Published by Reuters UK By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) – The spectre of an emerging Arab-Israeli bloc that could tilt the Middle East balance of power further away from Iran is driving the Islamic Republic to pursue nuclear talks with world powers with renewed determination, officials and analysts said. Indirect talks in Qatar between Tehran
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Middle East
Published by Reuters UK By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) – As a TV star and newspaper columnist, Yair Lapid titled his weekly commentary “Being Israeli” – a rhapsody about the politically centrist middle-class that he saw holding together a fractious country, with him as its tribune. As caretaker prime minister after parliament dissolved itself on
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Middle East
(JNS) Israel’s Knesset has set Tuesday, Nov. 1, as the date for the country’s next general elections. The Joint Arab List voted with the coalition, resulting in a majority of 57 votes in favor of a Nov. 1 election date. Forty-seven Knesset members voted against the November date. The opposition had been pushing for the
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Middle East
NEW YORK (Press Release) – Dianne Lob, Chair, William Daroff, CEO, and Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chair, of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, issued the following statement: “We applaud Unilever for selling ‘Ben & Jerry’s Israel’ to Avi Zinger, current licensee and CEO of Ben & Jerry’s Israel. Ben & Jerry’s Israel
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Middle East, USA
Published by Reuters UK (Reuters) – Unilever Plc said on Wednesday it had sold its Ben & Jerry’s business in Israel to Avi Zinger for an undisclosed amount, ensuring the ice cream brand stays available to all consumers in the country. The consumer goods giant said the ice cream will now be sold under its
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Middle East
NEW YORK (Press Release) — Israeli Olympian, 2017 World Baseball Classic champion, and Major League Baseball star athlete Ian Kinsler, has been named the manager of Team Israel for the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC). Kinsler, who is currently an advisor in the front office for the San Diego Padres, received his Israeli citizenship in
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Middle East, Sports & Competitions, USA
By Israel Kasnett (JNS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in a live speech from Kyiv last Thursday, expressing frustration that Israel is not doing more to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian invasion. The speech was broadcast on the university’s social media channels and followed by a short question and
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International, Middle East
By Mike Wagenheim (JNS) Monday’s closed consultations at the United Nations Security Council meant that the usual fireworks surrounding the monthly meeting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict were quieted. Both Israeli and Palestinian Authority representatives were absent from the meeting. The United States gave a largely balanced statement, with Deputy Ambassador to the U.N. Richard Mills
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International, Middle East, USA
By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — Michal and I recently enjoyed a day trip organized by ESRA, the English Speaking Residents Association. ESRA provides numerous social activities for Israelis who are comfortable speaking English while funding diverse charitable projects for all Israelis. While not my usual hike with ESRA, this tour, nicely coordinated by
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Middle East, Steve Kramer, Travel and Food