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Friedman steps back from Israel lobby remark

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:20:08 -0800

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman said that he should have used a more “precise term” when he wrote that congressional ovations for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were “bought and paid for by the Israel lobby.” read more »

Israelis focus on Beit Shemesh violence aimed at women

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:53:56 -0800

For several years now, the Jerusalem suburb of Beit Shemesh has been the site of on-again, off-again religious violence. read more »

Formal ceremonies required for Israeli religious soldiers

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:12:46 -0800

Orthodox Israeli soldiers must attend formal military gatherings at which women sing, but can be excused from informal social gatherings read more »

Iran threatens to cut off Mideast oil at Hormuz straits

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:11:20 -0800

Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz if its oil exports are subjected to foreign sanctions, the Islamic Republic’s official news agency reported. read more »

Egyptian Islamist party says it will recognize Israel treaty

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:09:45 -0800

A radical Islamist party in Egypt said it will respect the country’s peace treaty with Israel. read more »

Israel orders end to Turkey pact

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:08:37 -0800

The Israeli government has ordered two national defense companies to cancel a more than $140 million contract with Turkey. read more »

Berlin extends payments

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:06:34 -0800

Germany has agreed to changes to one of its restitution programs that will add payouts of approximately $3,300 to some 10,000 Jews, the Claims Conference announced. read more »

N.Y. lawmaker quits over bribery charges

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:05:25 -0800

A New York lawmaker who had strong Orthodox Jewish backing because he rejected a gay rights initiative quit after pleading guilty to charges that he funneled bribes through his gay lover. read more »

Anthony Weiner becomes dad

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:03:56 -0800

Anthony Weiner, who resigned his Congress seat after lying about tweeting an illicit photo of himself to a 21-year-old supporter, has become a father. read more »

And not a moment too soon

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:02:42 -0800

Congress approved a requirement for the U.S. military to review World War I records to determine whether Jews who received decorations should be upgraded to the Medal of Honor. read more »

Presbyterian hits ‘Zionist lobby’

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:00:14 -0800

The head of the Presbyterian Church in Canada has blamed “Jewish and Zionist lobbies” for Israel’s mistreatment of Palestinians. read more »

Hitler book on U.S. Jews pulled from auction

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:41:13 -0800

A Manhattan auction house withdrew from auction a book from Hitler’s personal library the day it was set to be sold. read more »

Lawmaker apologizes for questioning Jewish ambassador’s loyalty

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:39:29 -0800

A British lawmaker apologized for suggesting that a Jewish ambassador to Israel is biased due to his religion. read more »

Israeli author booted from Marseilles panel

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:38:10 -0800

An Israeli author was kicked off a panel discussion in Marseilles at the request of the Palestinian poet Najwan Darwish. read more »

Sarkozy explains snipe at Netanyahu

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:37:11 -0800

French President Nicolas Sarkozy was quoted as calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “liar” after being sidelined on the Shalit deal. read more »