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Diplomacy & Defense

U.K. press panel: Guardian right to say Tel Aviv is Israel's capital

In response to decision by Press Complaints Commission, London's Foreign office says Israel's claim that that Jerusalem is its capital is not recognized by the U.K.

By JTA | May 22, 2012 | 07:08 PM

In South Africa, storm over West Bank products is spiraling into a hurricane

Pretoria's bid to remove 'Made in Israel' label from products made in the territories has enraged Israel, who says it is singled out because special labels are not applied to dozens of other territorial conflicts.

By Jeremy Gordin | May 22, 2012 | 06:42 PM

Benjamin Netanyahu - Emil Salman - 21.5.2012

By opposing nuclear deal, Israel may isolate itself more than Iran

When a liar says he won't lie anymore, is that a lie too? Iran, frustratingly, could turn out to be telling the truth.

By Amir Oren | May 22, 2012 | 06:11 PM

Israeli official downplays Iran nuclear deal with IAEA, citing past violations

IDF intelligence official says external pressure has not brought about change in Iran's nuclear policies.

By Barak Ravid, Jonathan Lis | May 22, 2012 | 04:02 PM | 20

For Iran's spiritual leader, dialogue with the U.S. is no longer taboo

Ahead of the Baghdad nuclear conference, Iran's tone has become conciliatory and optimistic, pointing to the Supreme Leader's decision to push President Ahmadinejad to the sidelines.

By Zvi Bar'el | May 22, 2012 | 03:17 PM

Saeed Jalili, right, shakes hands with Yukiya Amano, May 21, 2012

UN nuclear watchdog: Deal reached with Iran to inspect atomic work

IAEA head Yukiya Amano says upon return from Tehran that details of agreement still need to be worked out, but expects deal 'to be signed soon.'

By The Associated Press, Reuters | May 22, 2012 | 11:27 AM | 4

A settler aiming a rifle at a Palestinian stone-thrower during clashes in West Bank, May 19, 2012.

IDF probing 15 cases of soldiers ignoring settler attacks on Palestinians

From the start of the second intifada in September 2000 through December 2011, the human rights group B'Tselem filed 57 complaints over soldiers who allegedly did not stop violence such attacks.

By Gili Cohen | May 22, 2012 | 12:39 AM | 3

Netanyahu during Jerusalem Day - AP - May 20, 2012

Netanyahu warns world powers not to let Iran 'push them around'

PM hardens stance on eve of nuclear talks; says Israel's position 'has not changed and will not change.'

By Barak Ravid | May 21, 2012 | 10:47 PM

Lieberman's invitation from Jewish National Fund splits U.K. Jews

Israel's Foreign Minister slammed by Zionist-leftist youth movement for 'involvement in activities which jeopardize' peace; Lieberman's office: 'No need to respond to marginal elements of the delusional left.'

By Anshel Pfeffer | May 21, 2012 | 09:52 PM | 3

Israel slams Western powers for ‘bowing down’ to Iran on nuclear program

While UN nuclear chief visits Tehran, Netanyahu says Western powers cannot show weakness or give in to Iran on its nuclear program.

By Barak Ravid, Reuters | May 21, 2012 | 08:17 PM

IAEA chief Yukiya Amano - AP - May 20, 2012

UN nuclear chief begins talks with Iranian officials in Tehran

IAEA chief Yukiya Amano's visit comes two days before wider negotiations between world powers and Iran to resolve differences over its nuclear program.

By Reuters | May 21, 2012 | 11:37 AM | 3

Netanyahu: Israel could be overrun by African infiltrators

Netanyahu praises border fence being built in the south as a means of preventing infiltrations, but added that it is also important 'to physically remove the infiltrators.'

By Talila Nesher | May 21, 2012 | 01:01 AM | 11

Israel inches closer to compromise on Iran uranium enrichment, officials say

Senior Israeli official says that publicly, Israel will continue to talk tough on Iran to make sure the six powers don't rush into an agreement with Tehran.

By Barak Ravid | May 21, 2012 | 01:01 AM | 37

Middle East

Power struggles may stall Egypt's new era

By Zvi Bar'el | 07:16 PM

Egyptian policemen sentenced to 10 years for killing protesters during uprising

By DPA | 06:05 PM

U.S. Senate unanimously approves tougher sanctions on Iran

By Reuters | 02:59 AM

National

Rescue workers stand by the fatal accident in Tiberias, May 22, 2012.

Eight family members killed in road accident in northern Israel

By Eli Ashkenazi | 03:31 AM

Israeli anti-terror firm hired to help smooth out East Jerusalem bus

By Nir Hasson | 12:39 AM

Ultra-Orthodox, Arabs refuse to join equal draft law committee

By Ophir Bar-Zohar | 12:39 AM

The Iran Debate

UN nuclear chief says talks in Iran held 'in good atmosphere'

By Reuters | 06:43 PM

U.S. President Obama addresses the press following the G8 summit, May 19, 2012.

Ahead of crucial Baghdad talks, G8 leaders press Iran over nuclear program

By DPA | 04:34 AM

NATO meet won't back an Israeli strike on Iran

By Amir Oren | 03:23 AM | 4

U.S. Elections 2012

Romney catching up to Obama in money race

By Reuters | 01:57 PM

Obama's support for same-sex marriage isn't motivated by morals

By Yael Sternhell | 09:32 PM | 14

Obama becomes first U.S. president to support gay marriage

By Natasha Mozgovaya | 12:59 AM | 46

World

With his wife Elizabeth at his side, U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Cleveland addresses supporters

Dennis Kucinich retires, following Ohio loss

By JTA | 08:58 AM

Blind Chinese activist leaves Beijing for U.S.

By Reuters | 01:08 AM

G8 summit: World leaders vow to combat financial turmoil, back Greece

By Reuters | 01:08 AM

Features

Prison doctors have conflicted loyalties everywhere, says Red Cross health in detention chief

By Amira Hass | 03:59 AM | 2

West Bank isn't in Israel, but its factories, somehow, are

By Akiva Eldar | 03:59 AM | 7

Celebration or provocation? A stroll through the Old City on Jerusalem Day

By Joel Greenberg | 10:23 PM