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10:03
Hague to Peres: Britain supports Kerry's efforts for Palestinian-Israeli talks (Haaretz)
07:56
Bondholders reach deal, take control of IDB Group, IDB Development (Haaretz)
07:35
Bloomberg: Google also considering to buy Israeli startup Waze (Haaretz)
06:41
Highway bridge between Seattle and Vancouver collapses, tossing vehicles and people into water (AP)
05:38
Six people moderately injured in crash between bus, private cars in Jaffa (Haaretz)
03:43
Islamists kill 21 in suicide attacks in Niger (Reuters)
02:02
U.K. backs US-led peace efforts between Israel and Palestinians, says Foreign Secretary Hague (DPA)
01:44
Boy Scouts of America delegates vote to remove ban on gay scouts (Reuters)
00:32
New York man held captive for month rescued by police (Reuters)
22:53
Man jumps into path of train in Tel Aviv, sustains critical injuries (Israel Radio)
22:51
Number of injured reported in Teva Naot factory blast rises to 31 (Haaretz)
21:15
Netanyahu says new UN report shows int'l pressure not stopping Iran's nuclear program (AP)
20:43
Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes in sea off Tonga (Reuters)
20:34
One man killed, six lightly injured at explosion in Teva Naot factory (Haaretz)
20:28
U.K. police arrests a man and a woman on suspicion of conspiracy in soldier killing (Reuters)

More Breaking News

by Chemi Shalev

Don Quixote John Kerry vs. the Middle East’s hysterical hypochondriacs of history

The cynical know-it-alls in Jerusalem and Ramallah are united in their disdain for the naively persistent Secretary of State. I know who I’m rooting for.

By Chemi Shalev | May 23, 2013 | 11:00 AM | 10

Don Quixote

Barack Obama 9/11 AP 11.9.2010

The ghost of Osama Bin Laden and the spirit of 9/11

Some of the Jewish outrage against President Obama stems from the “black vs. white” outlook that is a legacy of 9/11. But bin Laden, ironically, could very well get the U.S. president reelected.

By Chemi Shalev | Sep 11, 2012 | 01:40 PM

Bill Clinton and Barack Obama - Reuters - 5.9.2012

Convention Journal: Obama’s Mission Impossible - Improve on Michelle’s stellar performance and Clinton’s perfect speech

The beloved Bubba defied apprehensions and gave Democrats the manifesto they needed to go out and fight for Obama

By Chemi Shalev | Sep 6, 2012 | 12:20 PM

Democratic National Convention

Convention Journal: Energized Democrats rediscover their inner 'Yes, We Can' voice

Michelle Obama Superstar brings the house down; Israel gets a 'meh' from the delegates; and Jimmy Carter is a Righteous Gentile.

By Chemi Shalev | Sep 5, 2012 | 11:41 AM

Ehud Barak, Benny Gantz, and Martin Dempsey - Defense Ministry - 20.12012

General Dempsey is 'complicit' in goading Israel to attack Iran

The excessively harsh language used by the top U.S. officer is both insulting and counterproductive. Obama should use his speech at Democratic Convention to change Israeli perceptions of isolation.

By Chemi Shalev | Sep 2, 2012 | 01:32 PM | 25

Netanyahu and Benzion - Amos Ben Gershom - April 30, 2012

The Netanyahus’ reliance on Republicans and Mormons goes back a very long way

Historian Rafael Medoff’s account of the role played by Benzion Netanyahu at the 1944 Republican National Convention raises intriguing questions about the latter-day lessons drawn by his son.

By Chemi Shalev | Aug 30, 2012 | 10:33 PM

Republican National Convention - AP - 29.8.2012

Republican Convention Journal: Two stars are born, Paul Ryan and Condoleezza Rice

Republicans should worry that stellar performances on the convention’s second day might outshine Romney. Democrats should be worried, period.

By Chemi Shalev | Aug 30, 2012 | 10:33 AM | 7

Crowds in support for Ann, the wife of Republican candidate Mitt Romney, August 28, 2012.

Republican Convention Journal: An awkward first day, salvaged by a radiant Ann Romney

All the others promoted mainly themselves. Also: a former Democratic Congressman with ties to AIPAC who defected from his party and turned on Obama.

By Chemi Shalev | Aug 29, 2012 | 01:03 PM

President Barack Obama pauses during an interview with The Associated Press at the White House

An Israeli attack on Iran would help, not harm, Obama’s reelection

Hard to believe that a seasoned Americanologist such as PM Netanyahu would think otherwise.

By Chemi Shalev | Aug 26, 2012 | 08:53 PM | 7

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Another reason for Ban Ki-moon to stay home: Tehran summit could shorten path to war

Meeting of Non-Aligned Movement next week will undercut claim that Iran is isolated - emboldening hawks in both Israel and the U.S.

By Chemi Shalev | Aug 21, 2012 | 09:53 PM | 4

Demonstration

Before attacking Iran, Israel should stop shooting itself in the foot

A future commission of inquiry will find that Israeli leaders failed to stock up on strategic reserves of international support.

By Chemi Shalev | Aug 6, 2012 | 12:54 PM | 5

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