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Lieberman being sidelined as foreign minister
If Avigdor Lieberman's appointment as foreign minister seemed odd when it was made, recent developments cast more doubt over his capacity to function as Israel's top diplomat. Read more »
Bibi’s inner circle
After a few weeks in office, Benjamin Netanyahu has assembled an inner circle that offers some hints about the direction in which the prime minister plans to take the country. Read more »
Iran turmoil likely to benefit Israel
The unrest in Iran may benefit Israel in the long run by unmasking the face of a brutal regime -- or replacing it with a more moderate one. But one possible outcome bodes ill for the Jewish state. Read more »
Will Bibi’s speech be enough for Palestinians, Americans?
Will Benjamin Netanyahu's commitment to the idea of a Palestinian state -- with caveats -- be enough to kick-start a genuine negotiating process with the Palestinians? Read more »
Radicals suffer setback in Lebanon, but remain powerful force
The narrow victory by Lebanon's pro-Western alliance was welcome news in Israel, but Hezbollah's stranglehold on Lebanese politics is unlikely to dissipate. Read more »
With support for Abbas, is Obama betting on wrong horse?
With its eye toward Mideast peacemaking, Washington is redoubling efforts to strengthen the Palestinian Authority president. But is President Obama betting on the wrong horse? Read more »
Is Hamas reassessing its strategy?
While smuggling in new weapons to replenish stocks depleted or destroyed from the winter's fighting, Hamas has quieted its attacks on Israel from Gaza. But it has other reasons for generally keeping the peace. Read more »
U.S. statement on nukes pact stirs concerns in Israel
Given the delicate state of relations between the new administrations in Washington and Jerusalem, an American statement last week about the need for Israel to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty touched a raw nerve. Read more »
Can Lieberman ease friction rather than sharpen it?
After an inauspicious beginning as Israeli foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman went to Europe to ease friction with the EU and promote Israel's interests. Read more »
Linking the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Iran
As Israel’s new government reviews its foreign policy options, Benjamin Netanyahu is coming under increasing pressure from Israel’s main ally and biggest trading partner to stay on course for a two-state solution with the Palestinians. Read more »
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Updated 11/20/09 @ 11:30AM EDT
- Canada's opposition Liberal Party is crying foul after the ruling Conservatives mailed out flyers extolling themselves as stronger supporters of Israel.
- Israel arrested five Palestinian Authority intelligence officers in the West Bank.
- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Israel is conducting secret negotiations with Hamas.
- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was welcomed Thursday in Brazil by a state governor who is Jewish.
- Prominent South African Jewish leader and philanthropist Mendel Kaplan has died at the age of 73.
- Canadian Liberals object after Conservatives say they’re stronger Israel backers
- Israel arrests five P.A. officers
- Abbas: Israel talking to Hamas
- Abbas welcomed by Jewish pol in Brazil
- South African Jewish leader Mendel Kaplan dies
- Israel will send ship to NATO anti-terror force
- Obama: New Iran sanctions coming within weeks
- What should we bring? Thanksgiving foods that travel well
- Female Orthodox scholars helping women talk about sex
- Obama half-brother has Jewish roots
- Lieberman: Fort Hood could be terror attack
- J Street confab shows generational divide on Israel
- What really happened at the Reform biennial in Toronto
- Rubashkin convicted on 86 charges
- Obama shifts to Israel’s corner, but tries not to show it
- Sniffing underwear and other high jinks in satire on intermarriage
