Thu, December 01, 2011 Kislev 5, 5772
Sanctions against Syria, over its crackdown against protesters, set to include everything from sale of software and insurance to banking and energy sectors; actions against Iran could include controversial oil embargo.
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Photographs from so-called student protest show members of Basij forces taking part; attack was also filmed life, something that is not permitted without approval by Khamanei.
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Prosecutor General confirms report in Bild reported that a German businessman is suspected of espionage for purpose of sabotage.
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In his new weekly column, Haaretz diplomatic correspondent takes a closer look at the murky underside of a peace process rife with mutual mistrust.
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Survey examines public attitudes toward a series of bills recently discussed by the Knesset which critics say would undermine the Supreme Court, human rights organizations and freedom of the press.
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Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's oldest and best-organized Islamist group, expects its new Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) is on course to secure about 40%% of Parliament.
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ADL chairman urges the right-wing in Israel to defend the country's democratic values, rather than supporting proposal that stifle free expression and undermine the rights of minorities.
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Photos enabling identification of volunteers at Dead Sea shoot appear to be taken by an official project photographer, who denies responsibility for the leak.
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Prime Minister al-Thani tellls Financial Times moderate Islamist could assist in fighting extremist ideology.
0 commentsForeign Ministry spokesman tells Iran media that British decision to close Iran embassy was 'hasty,' says raid of British embassy in Tehran 'unpredictable' and 'made by some angry protesters.'
17 commentsSecretary of State Clinton issues statement calling for Egypt's transition to democracy to continue in a 'just, transparent and inclusive manner'; says U.S. will continue to stand by Egypt.
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PM's comments come following meeting between Opposition Leader and PA President Abbas; Livni: Your government should negotiate instead of bringing on Israel's isolation.
5 commentsIn interview with Israel Radio, Defense Minister says would be 'happy' if economic sanctions, diplomacy would convince Tehran to drop military nuclear program.
10 commentsSpeaking at N.Y. meeting of campaign donors, U.S. president says did more for Israel's security than previous administrations.
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Judicial Selection Committee due to meet Jan. 6 to determine future justices; updated list also includes Israeli Arab George Kara, who presided over the Katsav rape trial.
1 commentsNew proposal replaces previous bills that have been frozen by Netanyahu; bill aims to impose 45% tax on foreign funding to Israeli human rights groups.
8 commentsUnder the bill, Internet service providers could be forced to reveal the identity of the author of the offending content.
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Gigantic loans, dividend withdrawals, and some ill-advised investments led Nochi Dankner's IDB Holding Corp. to NIS 3 billion loss in first 9 months of 2011.
2 commentsIsraeli blue chips gained 4%, led north by none other than the banks and IDB group holding companies.
0 commentsIsrael's ranking affected by the parade of high officials indicted in the last couple years, says Galia Sagy, head of Israel Transparency International.
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The Rawart Gallery will exhibit until December 17 an excellent compilation of works that inject new life into the tired concept of man's relationship with machines.
0 commentsDesigner Yael Orgad knows just what her customer base wants - whether or not that's fashion.
1 commentsThe decision to make Habima cap its talent payments won't stop public theater playing the name game.
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Amashe was cleared by FIFA after Avi Luzon, chairman of the Israel Football Association, reportedly used his connections and explained the player's unusual circumstances.
0 comments'Any result save for a loss will be good for us,' a member of Maccabi Tel Aviv said on Wednesday about Thursday's match at home against Besiktas.
0 commentsIdo Kozikaro came off the bench with 17 points and six rebounds as the Israelis built a double-digit lead by the end of the third quarter before the Romanians made their failed comeback bid.
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U.S. military chief: Unclear if Israel would alert U.S. ahead of attack on Iran
108 commentsNetanyahu balks at Abbas proposal for Palestinian state borders
65 commentsBritain to support oil embargo on Iran, say diplomatic sources
38 commentsObama to N.Y. Jews: No ally is more important than Israel
27 comments'Germany approves subsidized sale of military submarine to Israel'
26 commentsIran general threatens retaliation against Israel nuclear sites
274 commentsThe necessary elimination of Israeli democracy
138 commentsU.S. military chief: Unclear if Israel would alert U.S. ahead of attack on Iran
108 commentsIran to hit Turkey if nuclear program targeted by Israel, U.S., general says
102 commentsFayyad: Palestinian Authority will soon become completely incapacitated by Israel
96 commentsNetanyahu balks at Abbas proposal for Palestinian state borders
65 commentsReport: Mysterious blast in Iran's Isfahan damaged key nuclear site
86 commentsU.S. military chief: Unclear if Israel would alert U.S. ahead of attack on Iran
108 commentsNew anti-Semitism directed at Israel’s liberals
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