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ISRAEL NEWS

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

The advertisement for a Farsi-speaking spokesperson that was posted on Twitter by Ofir Gendelman

Speak Farsi? Netanyahu's got a job for you

An adviser to Israel's premier tweets about a new job on the market - a Farsi-speaking spokesperson - but his new recruit probably won't be in the job long before he is forced to explain to the Iranians why Israel declared war.

By Barak Ravid | Dec 23, 2012 | 09:09 PM | 3

A screenshot of Netanyahu's Arabic Twitter page.

Netanyahu's new Mideast policy: An Arabic Twitter account

Without a change in approach and policy, the tweets from the prime minister's hawkish page of talking points will not help him win the hearts of the citizens in Tahrir Square.

By Barak Ravid | Dec 23, 2012 | 12:00 PM | 2

A secreenshot from Eishton's blog.

Israeli blogger Eishton returns, responding to IDF probe against him

Blogger breaks silence to react to investigation, accusations that he's a 'traitor' or a 'coward.'

By Barak Ravid | Dec 20, 2012 | 03:16 PM

Uruguay's Foreign Affairs Minister Luis Almagro - Reuters - September 29, 2012.

Israel is waiting for Uruguay's next move

A diplomatic crisis between Israel and Uruguay has erupted after Israeli envoy in Montevideo exchanged verbal blows with the ruling MPP party.

By Barak Ravid | Dec 18, 2012 | 03:52 PM | 3

The post on the Israeli embassy in Ireland's Facebook page.

Israeli embassy in Ireland's latest Facebook post: If Jesus were alive, he'd be lynched by Palestinians

Israel's embassy in Dublin posts image of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, saying that as Jews without security in Bethlehem they would be attacked by Palestinians. The image has since been taken down, and the embassy published an apology.

By Barak Ravid | Dec 17, 2012 | 06:09 PM | 68

A screengrab of 'Eishton's' website, Dec. 16, 2012.

IDF probe of anonymous blogger isn't about security - it's about sources

Blogger Eishton is being investigated over his investigations into suicides of IDF soldiers and the shortfalls of the Defense Ministry and IDF in memorializing fallen soldiers.

By Barak Ravid | Dec 16, 2012 | 12:48 PM

Computer security

What is behind the mysterious investigation of an anonymous Israeli blogger?

The blogger, who goes by the name 'Eishton,' was MIA for three days before announcing on his Facebook page that he was not under arrest, but is being investigated by the police.

By Barak Ravid | Dec 15, 2012 | 09:30 AM

Avigdor Lieberman

Lieberman has resigned, but he isn’t leaving

Lieberman will continue to be involved in the 'Likud-Beitenu' campaign, will play a central role in coalition negotiations after January's elections, and will run his party as a Knesset member even while his trial is in progress.

By Barak Ravid | Dec 15, 2012 | 05:43 AM | 5

Meretz chairwoman MK Zahava Gal-On.

Meretz chair to Ashton: Lieberman's attack on EU was politically motivated

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman harshly criticized the EU's policy toward Israel after its 27 member states condemned Israel's planned construction in the E-1 area.

By Barak Ravid | Dec 12, 2012 | 09:28 PM | 5

Uruguay's Foreign Affairs Minister Luis Almagro - Reuters - September 29, 2012.

Strain in relations between Israel, Uruguay escalates

Foreign Minister Luis Almagro on Tuesday confirmed media reports claiming Montevideo expects Israel to replace its ambassador.

By Barak Ravid | Dec 12, 2012 | 06:41 PM | 8

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