In spite of considerable pressure being put on Israel from both the US and Egypt to extend the settlement construction moratorium for another 90 days, Israel’s Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has decided not to extend the freeze. Apparently Defense Minister Ehud Barak had been strongly considering the proposed U.S deal to extent the freeze, all [...]
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Middle Eastern Crisis Hanging In The Balance
A few days after peace talks aimed at restoring peace in the Middle East began in Washington, there is already a major crisis hanging in the balance: Israel showed signs on Sunday it will relax restrictions on building in West Bank settlements, on the other hand Palestinian president warned the peace talks will cease if [...]
Tension Between Lebanon and Israel Mounts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been quoted saying “We will use Great Force against anyone who attacks us”. This warning has come from Israel in response to recent attacks from Egypt’s borders. Israel believes that Hamas is responsible for these attacks. This warning also goes out to the Lebanese government after recent attacks on [...]