The approaching end of Syrian President Bashar Assad could provide an opportunity to forge an anti-Iran coalition that would include all of Israel's neighbors.
by Akiva Eldar 0 comments
Michele Bachmann launches a campaign reminiscent of the McCarthy era; an interview in Russia Today suggests that Israel was behind the bombing that killed 5 of its citizens this week.
by Natasha Mozgovaya 1 comments
Speaking at Jerusalem press conference, U.S. Secretary of State says she has no expectation that Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard will be released.
by Barak Ravid 12 comments
From Hillary Clinton's visit to Israel, to the kidnapping of Libya's Olympic committee president, Haaretz.com sums up the top headlines from Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish World.
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Group of U.S. officials, including Hilary Clinton, arrives in Israel for regional talks, Leon Panetta expected to arrive early next week.
by Barak Ravid, Haaretz and Reuters 18 comments
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urges Egypt's top general to work with President Mohammed Morsi, of the Brotherhood, on a full transition to civilian rule.
by The Associated Press 11 comments
Obama's National Security Adviser and a top State Department official both held high-level meetings in Jerusalem, ahead of Hillary Clinton's high-profile visit.
by Barak Ravid 4 comments
Secretary of State says the U.S. supports the return of Egypt's military to an exclusive national security role.
by Reuters 7 comments
U.S. calls on Russia and China to stop supporting Assad; direct military intervention still not on the agenda.
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U.S. Secretary of State says property restitution is a 'piece of unfinished historical business.'
by The Associated Press 2 comments
Egyptian media reports preparations are underway for a visit by the U.S. secretary of state – the first high-profile visit since the election – but her office denies the claim.
by Natasha Mozgovaya 0 comments
U.S. State Department report reveals that Israel has reportedly improved its compliance with minimal standards to combat human trafficking.
by Natasha Mozgovaya 0 comments
Secretary of State says there is no going back on transfer of power to democratically-elected civilian government; Muslim Brotherhood candidate says he respects an Egypt court ruling that declared the recent parliamentary election unconstitutional.
by Reuters 2 comments
Secretary of State appeared alongside Israeli President at Washington event; Peres to raise issue of convicted spy Jonathan Pollard in a meeting with President Obama.
by Natasha Mozgovaya 14 comments
Somali group al-Shabaab reportedly offers reward of chickens and roosters for information on Hillary Clinton's 'hideout,' mocking U.S. for putting out a bounty on its leaders.
by Reuters 2 comments
