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BREAKING NEWS

13:54
Obama: We must push through the 'breaches of faith' on both sides (Haaretz)
13:52
Obama: Settlement activity not appropriate or constructive to advancing peace (Haaretz)
13:51
Obama: Two-state solution still possible, only chance for peace and success (Haaretz)
13:51
Obama: Israel and Palestinians must make this leap together (Haaretz)
13:43
Obama: U.S. committed to the creation of a sovereign state of Palestine (Haaretz)
13:39
Obama: Palestinians deserve a future, a home, a state of their own (Haaretz)
13:37
Abbas: Palestinians ready to implement commitments in order to launch the peace process (Haaretz)
13:36
Abba to Obama: Palestinian people have made a miracle and rose from the Nakba (Haaretz)
13:36
Abbas: Palestinian state with Jerusalem as capital is possible (Haaretz)
13:36
Abbas: Peace impossible under violence and occupation (Haaretz)
13:11
Syria hands over captured Lebanese soldier, state TV reports (AP)
12:31
Syrian rebels have reportedly overrun several towns near the Israeli border (Reuters)
12:18
Report: Ramallah protesters hold up shoes, call Obama to leave Palestine (Haaretz)
11:49
Police arrests Acre resident suspected of smuggling heroin from Lebanon (Haaretz)
11:38
Report: Abbas condemns violence against civilians, including rocket fire (Reuters)

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Diplomania

by Barak Ravid

WATCH: U.S. and Israeli diplomats give Obama's visit a whimsical twist

In an attempt to cast contention aside, the Israeli embassy in Washington and the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv release amusing videos ahead of U.S. president's trip to the Holy Land.

By Barak Ravid | Mar 19, 2013 | 02:57 PM

Screenshot from video released by the Israeli embassy in Washington ahead of Obama's vist

Palestinians cool to Obama visit, but security forces eager to prove mettle
By Jack Khoury | 2
Resurrecting Obama's reputation in the Middle East
By Martin Indyk | 48
Kerry to return to Israel after Obama visit to discuss peace talks with Netanyahu
By Barak Ravid | 30
Jerusalem scrambles to prepare for Obama visit
By Rina Rozenberg, Zohar Blumenkrantz and Moti Bassok

'5 Broken Cameras' directors Guy Davidi (left) and Emad Burnat at the Oscars.

The Palestinian uprising was written on Hollywood's red carpet

While neither local documentary won an Oscar this year, the hoopla surrounding the films helped wake Israelis up to the ugly reality of the occupation.

By Barak Ravid | Feb 25, 2013 | 01:26 PM | 25

Isaac Molho

How Netanyahu's adviser got out of Israel's coalition talks

With Netanyahu breathing down his neck, Isaac Molho enlisted the help of Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein.

By Barak Ravid | Feb 17, 2013 | 07:00 PM

Yuval Steinitz

Government ministers star in scathing UN settlement report

While conservative columnists were quick to blame human rights groups for a damning report issued by the UN Human Rights Council, statements by Israel's finance minister and other senior officials provided more than enough of a basis for its conclusions.

By Barak Ravid | Feb 3, 2013 | 06:29 PM | 9

Benjamin Netanyahu and Zvi Hauser in a cabinet meeting, Jerusalem, Nov. 19, 2012.

Former Netanyahu adviser: Outgoing cabinet secretary Hauser was only one who spoke his mind

On his Facebook page, former head National Information Directorate Yoaz Hendel defends Hauser from attempts of score settling by disgraced former bureau head Natan Eshel.

By Barak Ravid | Feb 1, 2013 | 08:16 PM

Settler in E-1

UN human rights report on Israel paves way for sanctions, further isolation

While Israel's coalition talks are focusing on the state budget and drafting ultra-Orthodox men into the military, every future member of the next cabinet should be disturbed by the UN Human Rights Council's report.

By Barak Ravid | Feb 1, 2013 | 08:47 AM | 107

Eshel, Netanyahu and Mofaz.

As long as Netanyahu is prime minister, Eshel will be around too

Despite his commitment not to seek any civil service position, Netanyahu's former bureau chief continues to act as the PM's envoy for 'special assignments.'

By Barak Ravid | Jan 29, 2013 | 02:45 AM | 2

Jerusalem Old City

Will Yair Lapid divide Jerusalem?

In his election campaign, the founder of Yesh Atid was vehemently opposed to the partition of Jerusalem in any future peace agreement, but he has not always been against it.

By Barak Ravid | Jan 28, 2013 | 08:43 PM | 16

Chuck Hagel and Bejamin Netanyahu

The book Netanyahu needs to read to get a handle on Hagel's Mideast approach

The PM could learn a lot about the next secretary of defense from reading 'Eisenhower 1956,' which describes an American president sympathetic to Israel’s defense needs, but also determined to maintain an independent U.S. policy and avoid a war.

By Barak Ravid | Jan 26, 2013 | 05:59 PM | 4

Peres in Davos - AFP

Peres, Jordanian King meet in Davos, discuss restarting peace negotiations between Israel and Palestinians

According to sources in the president's office, Peres and Abdullah agree every effort should be made to end political deadlock; meeting comes weeks after Jordan proposed to host new talks between sides.

By Barak Ravid | Jan 25, 2013 | 06:42 PM | 11

Prime Minister and chairman of the Likud party Benjamin Netanyahu (C) waves to supporters

Will Netanyahu insist on remaining a footnote in history?

It will be a surprise if the prime minister goes beyond his tradition of stale promises in his second consecutive term.

By Barak Ravid | Jan 24, 2013 | 08:02 AM

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