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Netanyahu: Israeli presence in West Bank essential to secure country's future
Israel's continued presence in Judea and Samaria is essential to its
existence, given the existential threats from Islamic Jihadist groups,
which could take over the area, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
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Hamas offers long-term calm in exchange for end of blockade
Hamas recently sent a series of messages to Israel indicating interest
in a long-term ceasefire lasting for several years, in exchange for an
end to the Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip, sources told The Times of
Israel.
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Al-Aqsa Mosque Address: May the Muslims Wage War on America
In a recent address at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a Palestinian Arab political
researcher launched a verbal tirade against the United States.
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Jordan's Abdullah likens ISIS to Nazis in speech to European Parliament
King Abdullah of Jordan urged Europeans on Tuesday to fight hostility
toward Islam that he said was fuelling extremism among Muslims,
including those drawn from Europe to fight in the Middle East.
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Israel, Hamas deny reports of truce proposal in exchange for lifting Gaza blockade
Israeli and Hamas officials denied on Monday a report that Hamas had
offered Israel a protracted truce in return for ending the blockade of
the Gaza Strip.
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Historical Passover Haggadot You Can Buy Today
One of the all time classic Jewish texts, the Haggadah is the guide to
the Passover Seder. At the same time, the Haggadah is also often
utilized as a fascinating educational resource for a wide variety of
Jewish and contemporary themes.
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EU commission chief makes case for European army
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has said the EU should
establish its own army to show Russia it is serious about defending
European values.
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Iran hardliner Yazdi picked to head Assembly of Experts
A hardliner has been elected chairman of Iran's Assembly of Experts, a
clerical body which chooses and monitors the country's supreme leader.
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'We need to recognize that Islamic State is positioned to make inroads elsewhere in Mideast'
General David Petraeus, former CIA chief, does not see much cause for optimism regarding a deal with Iran.
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Iran brings Europe within range with new cruise missile
In a development significant both for its timing and its content, Iran
unveiled on Sunday a new cruise missile that it claimed would extend the
Islamic Republic's range by 25 percent, placing locales as distant as
Budapest, Warsaw, and Athens within striking distance.