Diplomacy Cabinet puts off special Germany trip after Netanyahu falls ill The Associated Press
Aides: PM not seriously ill, just needs rest; planned session will be first time Israeli cabinet meets in Berlin.
Tags: Israel news , Gilad Shalit
U.S.: Iran choosing isolation by planning 10 new nuclear plants Reuters
Iran warns it will cut cooperation with UN, after IAEA votes to rebuke Tehran over secret enrichment plant.
Tags: Iran nuclear , Israel news , Iran , IAEA
Netanyahu: Israel wants peace, but Palestinians don't seem ready Gili Izikovitch, Haaretz Correspondent
PM tells media conference that Israel is prepared to make concessions, but PA keeps presenting obstacles.
Tags: Israel news , Benjamin Netanyahu
Excuses to let Gilad Shalit die just don't hold up Zvi Bar'el
Israel's inspections of bloodied hands will ultimately be responsible for the loss of a living human being.
Tags: Hamas , Middle East peace , Gilad Shalit deal
Mumbai's littlest survivor Nathan Jeffay, The Forward
3-year-old Moshe is thought to have witnessed some of the most violent acts that took place in the Chabad House attack.
Tags: Mumbai Chabad House , Israel news , Chabad
Early results show Swiss voters back bid to ban new minarets Reuters
Results not yet confirmed, but government has warned that proposal would 'serve interests of extremists'.
Tags: Israel news , European Muslims , Switzerland
Why does NY Times fault Obama on Mideast, but not Israel? Natasha Mozgovaya, Haaretz Correspondent
NYT editorial: 'Mr. Obama's own credibility is so diminished that serious negotiations may be farther off than ever.'
Tags: Israel news , Obama , New York Times
Jewish Agency, Arkia Airlines strike deal to fly immigrants to Israel Zohar Blumenkrantz, Haaretz Correspondent
Cooperation deal ends El Al's monopoly as single Airline with rights to fly Jewish immigrants to Israel.
Tags: Jewish Agency , Israel news , Arkia Airlines
Iran gov't earmarks $20 million to support militant groups The Associated Press
Iran state radio says budget will also be used to investigate alleged U.S., British human rights abuses.
Tags: Israel news , Iran
Senate report: U.S. decided to let bin Laden slip through their fingers The Associated Press
According to report, U.S. could have captured or killed bin Laden shortly after Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Tags: bin Laden , Israel news
Thanks to Arab boycott, Dubai meltdown skips over Israelis By Ora Coren
Israeli tycoons have made investment plans in Dubai, but almost none of these joint ventures worked out.
Tags: Dubai financial crisis , Israel boycott
Thousands of Palestinians may lose jobs in Dubai crash By Avi Issacharoff, Haaretz Correspondent, and Reuters
Analysts say the financial crisis will affect Palestinians working in Dubai as well as those in the territories.
Tags: global financial crisis , Dubai , Israel news
Brazil Jews decry 'exclusion' from college entrance exam By Cnaan Liphshiz
Teens protest national exam scheduled on a Saturday; Court: Giving Jews an alternate date harms equality.
Tags: Brazil , Jewish World , Israel news
How a simple internet search led to Demjanjuk indictment By Assaf Uni
Demjanjuk is standing trial for alleged actions while serving as guard at Sobibor extermination camp.
Tags: Nazi war crimes trial , John Demjanjuk
A new Palestinian city takes root - with JNF trees By Eli Ashkenazi
JNF contributed 3,000 tree seedlings for what is meant to be a forested area near the new city, Ruwabi.
Tags: Israel news , Jewish National Fund
Top Iran lawmaker: We could leave the NPT The Associated Press
Hardline lawmaker's statement comes after IAEA resolution censuring Tehran over its nuclear program.
Tags: IAEA , Israel news , Iran nuclear
Report: Security beefed up at Gaza-Egypt border ahead of Shalit transfer Barak Ravid and Avi Issacharoff, Haaretz Correspondents and Haaretz Service
Egypt sources quoted as saying move could signal deal is imminent; Shalit talks to resume Monday.
Tags: Gilad Shalit , Israel news
IN PICTURES / Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha Haaretz Service
The colorful holiday of sacrifice captured by the camera lenses of photographers worldwide.
Tags: in pictures , Israel news , Eid al-Adha
Hugo Chavez: Israel plans to 'terminate the Palestinian people' News Agencies
Venezuelan President echoes Abbas' criticism over Netanyahu plan to halt settlement construction.
Tags: Israel news , Benjamin Netanyahu
Muslim pilgrim dies of swine flu during annual haj Reuters
Saudi health authorities report victim was 70-year-old man from Pakistan; Saudis reported 4 H1N1 deaths in lead up to pilgrimage.
Tags: Muslim haj , Israel news , Mecca , swine flu
U.S.: Iran to face consequences for nuclear defiance Reuters
IAEA, with rare Russian and Chinese backing, passes resolution rebuking Iran over nuclear cover-up.
Tags: Iran , IAEA , Israel news , Iran nuclear
Comment / Anti-Semitism in Europe: New prejudice fans flames of the oldest hatred Morten Berthelsen
European media feeds anti-Semitism by rejecting its existence and drowning it with Islamophobia.
Tags: Israel news , Islamophobia , anti-Semitism
NATO to Haaretz: We won't play role in Mideast peace process Amir Oren, Haaretz
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Deputy Sec. General in interview to Haaretz: Worried over Iran nukes.
Tags: Iran nuclear , Israel news , NAT
Iran warns IAEA not to use 'language of force' DPA
Iran threatens to reduce co-operation with IAEA if new resolution issued against the Islamic state.
Tags: IAEA , Israel news , Iran Nuclear
Iran confiscates rights lawyer's Nobel Peace medal The Associated Press
Norway: This is a shocking first in history of prize; Tehran denies having seized Shirin Ebadi's medal.
Tags: Israel news , Iran , Nobel prize
Ahead of retirement, IAEA chief admonishes Iran News Agencies
ElBaradei: Confidence in Iran shrinking due to discovery of another undisclosed uranium enrichment plant.
Tags: Israel news , Iran nuclear
Hamas Deputy Chief: Significant progress achieved in Shalit deal By Amos Harel and Avi Issacharoff, Haaretz Correspondent
Hamas' decision to delay official response to deal has temporarily suspended negotiations.
Tags: Gilad Shalit swap , Israel news , Arab media
Two documents handwritten by Kafka sold at Swiss auction By Ofer Aderet, Haaretz Correspondent
A legal battle is still underway in Israel over the fate of Kafka's Tel Aviv manuscripts.
Tags: Franz Kafka , Israel news , Max Brod
Israel wages campaign to win support for settlement freeze Barak Ravid, Haaretz Correspondent
Foreign Ministry envoys get orders to work with politicians, media outlets to win endorsements for plan.
Tags: Israel news , Benjamin Netanyahu
Likud Min.: We are in the hands of a terrible U.S. government Yanir Yagna, Haaretz Correspondent
Netanyahu denounces comments by Culture and Sports Min. Livnat slamming West Bank settlement freeze.
Tags: Limor Livnat , Israel news
European Jews ask Russia to mark Holocaust memorial day Reuters
European Jewish Congress asks Russia to commemorate the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp on Jan. 27.
Tags: European Jewish Congress , Holocaust
Barak: Settlement halt will lead to renewed PA talks Haaretz Service and The Associated Press
FM Lieberman: It is up to the Palestinians to decide whether peace negotiations will resume.
Tags: Israel settlements , Israel news , Ehud Barak
Barak to IDF: Issue the order to freeze settlement construction Barak Ravid, Haaretz Correspondent
AG tells cabinet: Israel has just 14 building inspectors in West Bank, making enforcement impossible.
Tags: Israel news , West Bank settlements
Are Bar Refaeli and Leonardo DiCaprio together again? City Mouse Online
The New York Post reported that the pair were recently spotted at a luxurious Bahamas resort.
Tags: Bar Refaeli , Leonardo DiCaprio , Israel news
Medvedev to European Jewish Congress: Iran threat very real Natasha Mozgovaya, Haaretz Correspondent, and News Agencies
IAEA: Iran nuke probe at 'dead end,' Tehran trying to change plan endorsed by six world powers.
Tags: Israel news , Russia , Iran nuclear , IAEA
23-year-old Israeli backpacker missing in South America Eli Ashkenazi, Haaretz Correspondent
Family of Omri Lahad request help to find their son who has been missing for more than a month.
Tags: Israel travel , Omri Lahad , missing person
Israel's Avram Grant appointed Portsmouth manager The Associated Press
Former Chelsea manager takes over a team struggling to get out of the Premier League's relegation zone.
Tags: Israel news , Chelsea Israel
Was Swede who abandoned his family a secret Mossad agent? Yossi Melman
Security expert: The man's behavior may indicate he was a Mossad agent hunting Palestinians.
Tags: Israel news , Mossad
South Africa: Israel actions in East Jerusalem akin to apartheid By Raphael Ahren
S. African gov't condemns Israel for approving 900 new homes in Gilo and evicting Palestinians from E.J'lem.
Tags: Israel apartheid
Chavez brands Israel a 'murderous arm of the Yankee empire' Reuters
During Ahmadinejad, Venezuela President attacks Peres for saying his days in power may be numbered.
Tags: Chavez Israel , Iran Israel , Israel news
Netanyahu: Abbas has no more excuses to avoid peace talks By Barak Ravid and Natasha Mozgovaya
PM hopes the move will 'help launch meaningful negotiations to reach a historic peace agreement.'
Tags: Middle East peace , Israel news
Abbas pledges to stay on until next Palestinian election Reuters
Comments appear to dispel fears of a vacuum once the current legislature and Abbas term as president expire on Jan. 25.
Tags: Fatah Hamas , Israel News , Abbas elections
Obama mourns Washington Wizards owner and AIPAC leader Abe Pollin Natasha Mozgovaya, Haaretz Correspondent, Haaretz Sports Staff and The Associated Press
Pollin, who died Tues. at 85, was the NBA's longest-serving owner; Obama 'deeply saddened' by his death.
Tags: Jewish World , Israel news , Obama Abe Pollin
IAEA chief: Iran must accept nuclear proposal News Agencies
Germany FM: Nuclear-armed Iran 'unacceptable' and patience is limited on finding a solution.
Tags: Israel news , Iran nuclear
Palestinians: Netanyahu didn't announce real settlement freeze Avi Issacharoff and Jonathan Lis, Haaretz Correspondents, and Agencies
Palestinians say nothing new in offer; Rightists on settlement freeze: Netanyahu spitting in our faces.
Tags: Israel news , Settlement freeze
Iran cleric: Religious authorities have begun taking control of schools Associated Press
Move considered indicative of wider ideological drive to wage soft war against Western influence.
Tags: Israel News , Iran religion
Netanyahu declares 10-month settlement freeze 'to restart peace talks' Barak Ravid, Haaretz Correspondent, and Agencies
After cabinet approves freeze, PM calls move 'painful,' urges Palestinians to renew peace talks.
Tags: settlement freeze , Israel news
Report: Yemen arrests two over plot to kill local rabbi Yossi Melman, Haaretz Correspondent
Jewish community continues to dwindle, with more looking to leave in face of threat posed by Shi'ite militants.
Tags: Israel news , Islamic extremism , Yemen Jews
Mitchell, Clinton welcome Israel settlement moratorium Natasha Mozgovaya, Haaretz Correspondent, and Agencies
Mitchell says move can help relaunch peace talks, but falls short of full settlement freeze.
Tags: Israel settlements , Israel news
Hamas leader accuses Israel of holding up Shalit deal Jack Khoury and Avi Issacharoff, Haaretz Correspondents, Haaretz Service and AP
Report: Shalit talks to be deferred until after Eid al-Adha; Hamas: Shalit swap stuck on prisoner list.
Tags: Hamas , Gilad Shalit , Israel news , AIPAC
Pakistan charges seven suspects over Mumbai attacks Associated Press
Case was watched closely by India and U.S. to see if Islamabad would make good on promise to punish those responsible.
Tags: India , Israel news , Mumbai attacks , Pakistan
Barghouti: Shalit abduction achieved what no dialogue could Amos Harel and Avi Issacharoff, Haaretz Correspondents and Haaretz Service
Fatah strongman, expected to win Palestinian election if freed in Shalit deal, declares intention to run.
Tags: Hamas , Marwan Barghouti , Israel news
Ahmadinejad wins support for Iran nuclear plan in Latin America The Associated Press
Iranian leader on three-country goodwill tour to Bolivia, Brazil and close ally Venezuela.
Tags: Iran nuclear , Israel news
Shalit deal gives Palestinian prisoners unprecedented media exposure Avi Issacharoff, Haaretz Correspondent
Reporters from around the world flock to Jericho for International Conference on Palestinian Prisoners.
Tags: Gilad Shalit swap
With all eyes on Iran, who's watching Pakistan's nuclear arsenal? Zvi Bar'el, Haaretz Correspondent
Western officials fear warheads from Pakistan's nuclear arsenal could fall into clutches of Taliban.
Tags: Iran nuclear program
Israel awaiting Hamas chief response on Shalit deal Amos Harel, Avi Issacharoff and Barak Ravid, Haaretz Correspondents
If there is a positive response from Damascus, the process may go into an accelerated pace.
Tags: Israel news , Benjamin Netanyahu
German film helps Jewish athlete right historical wrong By Rami Hipsh, Haaretz Correspondent
The film 'Berlin 36' brings to the fore the story of record-breaking Jewish high jumper Gretel Bergmann.
Tags: Israel news , Inglorious Basterds , Berlin 36
