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Olmert: Ceasefire to Continue, Kassam Cells Will be Attacked
At the conclusion of an emergency security meeting in the PM's office this morning, a contradictory decision was reached: The ceasefire will continue, but Israel will act militarily when necessary.
Army Begs: Let Us Fire Back!
The government's restraint in the face of the rocket attacks is "immoral," "ineffective," and must end. So say various IDF officers, as Olmert convenes an emergency security meeting this morning.
MK Hendel: Only Death Will Force Olmert to Retaliate
Calling the Prime Minister "a danger" to Israel, the long-time resident of Gush Katif before the expulsion and member of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee charged that "the critical wounding suffered by two youths in Tuesday night's Kassam attack on Sderot "is not enough for Olmert in his cold-blooded thinking. Only death will move him from apathy."
Israel Approves New West Bank Settlement
Israel has approved a new settlement in the West Bank to house former Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip, officials said Tuesday, breaking a promise to the U.S. to halt home construction in the Palestinian territories.
FM Livni: Syria Wants to Talk, But Not Make Peace
Addressing the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Tuesday, Minister Livni said that if Israel were to sit down at the negotiating table with Syria, other more moderate states would harden their position toward Israel. At the same time, when pressed by Knesset members regarding her personal position on the possibility of negotiations with Damascus, Livni said, "I am not prepared to state what my opinion is, because then we would lose all the Arab states in 20 seconds."
Meretz Leader Wants Ceasefire in Judea, Samaria
Meretz leader Knesset Member Yossi Beilin called on the government Wednesday to work for a ceasefire in Judea and Samaria similar to that which was announced a month ago in Gaza.
'Hamas must play role in peace process'
Hamas is an important force in the peace process and must play a role in it, Vice Premier Shimon Peres told a gathering in Spain on Tuesday night, the Efe News Agency reported. He also recognized the group's importance in the religious sphere and in the economy of Gaza.
Olmert, Egyptian Foreign Minister Conclude Talks
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, one day after thanking Egypt for stopping smuggling of weapons into Gaza, reminded Cairo's visiting foreign minister Wednesday morning of the importance in stopping the smuggling along the Philadelphi Route along the Egyptian border.
PM meets Egyptian FM, announces January summit with Mubarak in Sharm el-Sheikh
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit told Prime Minister Ehud Olmert during their Wednesday meeting in Jerusalem that Cairo was appreciative of Israel's policy of restraint, the Prime Minister's Office said.
The two met Wednesday morning as the Prime Minister's Office announced that Olmert will meet with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Sharm el-Sheik on January 4.
Uzi Dayan: 'Northern Blood Worth More than Southern Blood'
Former Major General Uzi Dayan said Wednesday morning that Sderot residents feel that "northern blood is worth more than southern blood." Speaking on Voice of Israel government radio's It's All Talk program, the former head of the National Security Council charged that Israel is without leadership.
Iraqi President: Court decision on Saddam execution is 'final'
An appeals court decision upholding Saddam Hussein's death sentence for crimes against humanity is final and does not require the approval of President Jalal Talabani, a presidential spokesman said Wednesday.
"The president's approval is not needed," said Hiwa Osman, Talabani's media adviser. "The court's decision is final."
PA official: Shalit release days away
The PA official, who insisted on anonymity, told The Jerusalem Post that Shalit's captors have agreed to hand him over to the Egyptian authorities as part of a deal that would lead to the release of some 1,400 Palestinians from Israeli jails.
Despite war, 2006 aliyah on the rise
According to figures released by the Jewish Agency, immigration from the West is on the rise: the number of olim from North America was 3,074 as opposed to 3,052 olim last year. 2,900 Jews made aliyah from France this year as opposed to 3,005 last year, which was a record amount of olim in 34 years.
Two injured as severe weather continues throughout Israel
Two people were injured Wednesday as severe weather continued throughout the country. In Acre, a woman was lightly hurt when she was trapped under a tree toppled by the strong winds.
Snow began falling Wednesday morning in the Golan Heights and the Hebron area, according to local residents, as severe weather continued throughout the country.
Iran's parliament votes to revise gov't cooperation with IAEA
The move comes after the UN Security Council voted unanimously on Saturday to impose sanctions on Iran's trade in sensitive nuclear materials and technology, in an attempt to stop uranium enrichment work that could produce material to be used in bombs.
"The government is obliged to accelerate the country's peaceful nuclear program and revise its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) based on national interest," said the bill, which was read out during a parliament session broadcast live on state radio.
Up to 1,000 Islamists dead in Ethiopia offensive: Meles
Somalia's Islamists are in full retreat after Ethiopian airstrikes and a ground offensive that have killed up to 1,000 of the religious movement's fighters, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said on Tuesday.
Blair's Plane Overshoots Miami Runway
A commercial jet carrying British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his family slightly overshot a runway at the Miami International Airport on Tuesday, but the plane was not damaged and no injuries were reported, officials said.
Former President Gerald Ford Dies at 93
"My family joins me in sharing the difficult news that Gerald Ford, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather has passed away at 93 years of age," Mrs. Ford said in a brief statement issued from her husband's office in Rancho Mirage. "His life was filled with love of God, his family and his country."
Belarus firm on Russia gas demand
There will be gas on 1 January," said Belarus' Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Semashko after returning from failed talks on the issue in Moscow.
However, reports from Minsk said residents there had stocked up on warm clothing in anticipation of a shutdown.
Russian gas supplies to Europe depend on Gazprom/Belarus deal
Belarus said today that about 20 pct of Russian natural gas deliveries to Europe could be threatened if Russian group Gazprom cuts gas to Belarus next week over a pricing dispute.
The continued transportation of Russian gas across Belarus to western European clients depends on Gazprom agreeing to supply Belarus' domestic needs, Belarussian First Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Semashko said.
Federal Agencies Move Operations Outside D.C.'s 'Strike Zone'
Both the FBI and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are moving jobs to the Shenandoah Valley a picturesque locale that happens to be just outside Washington's "blast zone."
In the event of a nuclear explosion in the capital, Winchester's location about 70 miles from Washington would put it outside the fallout zone, often estimated at 50 miles. At the same time, employees could easily travel to Washington when they need to.
At the conclusion of an emergency security meeting in the PM's office this morning, a contradictory decision was reached: The ceasefire will continue, but Israel will act militarily when necessary.
Army Begs: Let Us Fire Back!
The government's restraint in the face of the rocket attacks is "immoral," "ineffective," and must end. So say various IDF officers, as Olmert convenes an emergency security meeting this morning.
MK Hendel: Only Death Will Force Olmert to Retaliate
Calling the Prime Minister "a danger" to Israel, the long-time resident of Gush Katif before the expulsion and member of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee charged that "the critical wounding suffered by two youths in Tuesday night's Kassam attack on Sderot "is not enough for Olmert in his cold-blooded thinking. Only death will move him from apathy."
Israel Approves New West Bank Settlement
Israel has approved a new settlement in the West Bank to house former Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip, officials said Tuesday, breaking a promise to the U.S. to halt home construction in the Palestinian territories.
FM Livni: Syria Wants to Talk, But Not Make Peace
Addressing the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Tuesday, Minister Livni said that if Israel were to sit down at the negotiating table with Syria, other more moderate states would harden their position toward Israel. At the same time, when pressed by Knesset members regarding her personal position on the possibility of negotiations with Damascus, Livni said, "I am not prepared to state what my opinion is, because then we would lose all the Arab states in 20 seconds."
Meretz Leader Wants Ceasefire in Judea, Samaria
Meretz leader Knesset Member Yossi Beilin called on the government Wednesday to work for a ceasefire in Judea and Samaria similar to that which was announced a month ago in Gaza.
'Hamas must play role in peace process'
Hamas is an important force in the peace process and must play a role in it, Vice Premier Shimon Peres told a gathering in Spain on Tuesday night, the Efe News Agency reported. He also recognized the group's importance in the religious sphere and in the economy of Gaza.
Olmert, Egyptian Foreign Minister Conclude Talks
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, one day after thanking Egypt for stopping smuggling of weapons into Gaza, reminded Cairo's visiting foreign minister Wednesday morning of the importance in stopping the smuggling along the Philadelphi Route along the Egyptian border.
PM meets Egyptian FM, announces January summit with Mubarak in Sharm el-Sheikh
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit told Prime Minister Ehud Olmert during their Wednesday meeting in Jerusalem that Cairo was appreciative of Israel's policy of restraint, the Prime Minister's Office said.
The two met Wednesday morning as the Prime Minister's Office announced that Olmert will meet with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Sharm el-Sheik on January 4.
Uzi Dayan: 'Northern Blood Worth More than Southern Blood'
Former Major General Uzi Dayan said Wednesday morning that Sderot residents feel that "northern blood is worth more than southern blood." Speaking on Voice of Israel government radio's It's All Talk program, the former head of the National Security Council charged that Israel is without leadership.
Iraqi President: Court decision on Saddam execution is 'final'
An appeals court decision upholding Saddam Hussein's death sentence for crimes against humanity is final and does not require the approval of President Jalal Talabani, a presidential spokesman said Wednesday.
"The president's approval is not needed," said Hiwa Osman, Talabani's media adviser. "The court's decision is final."
PA official: Shalit release days away
The PA official, who insisted on anonymity, told The Jerusalem Post that Shalit's captors have agreed to hand him over to the Egyptian authorities as part of a deal that would lead to the release of some 1,400 Palestinians from Israeli jails.
Despite war, 2006 aliyah on the rise
According to figures released by the Jewish Agency, immigration from the West is on the rise: the number of olim from North America was 3,074 as opposed to 3,052 olim last year. 2,900 Jews made aliyah from France this year as opposed to 3,005 last year, which was a record amount of olim in 34 years.
Two injured as severe weather continues throughout Israel
Two people were injured Wednesday as severe weather continued throughout the country. In Acre, a woman was lightly hurt when she was trapped under a tree toppled by the strong winds.
Snow began falling Wednesday morning in the Golan Heights and the Hebron area, according to local residents, as severe weather continued throughout the country.
Iran's parliament votes to revise gov't cooperation with IAEA
The move comes after the UN Security Council voted unanimously on Saturday to impose sanctions on Iran's trade in sensitive nuclear materials and technology, in an attempt to stop uranium enrichment work that could produce material to be used in bombs.
"The government is obliged to accelerate the country's peaceful nuclear program and revise its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) based on national interest," said the bill, which was read out during a parliament session broadcast live on state radio.
Up to 1,000 Islamists dead in Ethiopia offensive: Meles
Somalia's Islamists are in full retreat after Ethiopian airstrikes and a ground offensive that have killed up to 1,000 of the religious movement's fighters, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said on Tuesday.
Blair's Plane Overshoots Miami Runway
A commercial jet carrying British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his family slightly overshot a runway at the Miami International Airport on Tuesday, but the plane was not damaged and no injuries were reported, officials said.
Former President Gerald Ford Dies at 93
"My family joins me in sharing the difficult news that Gerald Ford, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather has passed away at 93 years of age," Mrs. Ford said in a brief statement issued from her husband's office in Rancho Mirage. "His life was filled with love of God, his family and his country."
Belarus firm on Russia gas demand
There will be gas on 1 January," said Belarus' Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Semashko after returning from failed talks on the issue in Moscow.
However, reports from Minsk said residents there had stocked up on warm clothing in anticipation of a shutdown.
Russian gas supplies to Europe depend on Gazprom/Belarus deal
Belarus said today that about 20 pct of Russian natural gas deliveries to Europe could be threatened if Russian group Gazprom cuts gas to Belarus next week over a pricing dispute.
The continued transportation of Russian gas across Belarus to western European clients depends on Gazprom agreeing to supply Belarus' domestic needs, Belarussian First Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Semashko said.
Federal Agencies Move Operations Outside D.C.'s 'Strike Zone'
Both the FBI and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are moving jobs to the Shenandoah Valley a picturesque locale that happens to be just outside Washington's "blast zone."
In the event of a nuclear explosion in the capital, Winchester's location about 70 miles from Washington would put it outside the fallout zone, often estimated at 50 miles. At the same time, employees could easily travel to Washington when they need to.