Israel Killed Its Subcontractor in GazaThe political outcome of the operation will become clear on January 22, but the strategic ramifications are more complex: Israel will have to find a new subcontractor to replace Ahmed Jabari as its border guard in the south.
UNESCO Names Church of Nativity as First Palestinian World Heritage SiteFayyad says listing Bethlehem church under 'Palestine' is a Palestinian victory and a triumph of justice; vote was criticized by some nations as mixing politics with culture.
Quietly, a Line of Communication Between Netanyahu and Abbas Is EstablishedAfter three years of utter disconnect, Jerusalem and Ramallah are starting to talk. Both sides stress, however, that the talks cannot yet be considered peace negotiations.
But Civil Administration’s maps and figures, disclosed here for the first time, suggest the barrier route was planned in accordance with the available land in the West Bank, intended to increase the area and population of the settlements.
'Israel Loves Iran' Initiative Takes Off on FacebookOnline posters sending messages of love and peace draw widespread attention and support; Iranian citizens send messages of thanks and praise.
That plant will now be able to enrich uranium to 20 percent and will also use a new type of centrifuge, capable of three times higher enrichment speeds than previous models.