Iyar 12, 5778, 4/27/2018
Jerusalem Post Conference 'NGO transparency is not undemocratic'Justice Minister Shaked says law forcing transparency on foreign-funded NGOs is democratic, describes diverse issues facing ministry. 'Peace in the Middle East means a lack of war'Education Minister Bennett says recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital is a 'drastic' step towards peace in the Middle East. 'We are talked about in terms of a Final Solution'MK Yair Lapid slams silence at Iran's threat to eradicate Israel, calls on world to recognize united Jerusalem as Israel's capital. PM Netanyahu's first appearance since US announcementPM Netanyahu speaks publicly for first time since US announced Pres. Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem. Former Mossad chief: Liberman may be the one who talks to HamasEphraim Halevy says it is time to talk with Hamas and wouldn't be surprised if incoming Defense Minister does so. Dennis Ross: Obama consciously distanced himself from IsraelObama’s former Middle East advisor criticizes Obama administration's attitude towards Israel. Sa'ar to Trump and Clinton: Let us build in JerusalemFormer Likud minister urges presidential candidates to publicly support Israel's right to build in Jerusalem. 'Son of Hamas': Islam is the problemMosab Hassan Yousef, a former undercover Shin Bet agent, calls on the free world to fight radical Islam. Netanyahu: It's Not Too Late to Prevent a Bad Deal with IranPM Netanyahu says the West should show "patience and resolve" in order to reach a better deal with Iran. Erdan: Peace Only Possible with Mutual ConcessionsInterior Minister Gilad Erdan discusses peace process, outlines two major challenges facing Israel today: security and illegal immigration. Lapid Outlines His Diplomatic Vision Ahead of ElectionsIn a speech at a diplomatic conference, Yair Lapid reiterated his 'centrist' views, differentiating himself from left and right-wing. Top US Senator to Abbas: Recognize Jewish State NowRobert Menendez says that PA chief Mahmoud Abbas needs to recognize Israel as a Jewish state. Barkat: Arabs Also Want Jerusalem to Remain UnitedNot only Jews – Arabs, too, do not want Jerusalem split, says holy city's Mayor Nir Barkat. Liberman: New Elections Preferable to More Prisoner ReleasesYisrael Beiteinu party leader Avigdor Liberman says the faction will quit the government if more terrorists are released Bennett: Olmert's Comments Unnecessary and DamagingEconomics Minister Naftal Bennett slammed Ehud Olmert for comments on the PA and Iran Steinitz: Nuclear Iran is Like 30 Nuclear North KoreasThe world must not ignore the warnings about Iran as it did 80 years ago with the Nazis, says Minister Yuval Steinitz. Former Mossad Chief: No Immediate Threat to Israel“Looking over a short period of time, I don’t see an immediate conventional threat to Israel,” says former Mossad Chief Dagan. Cheers, Jeers Greet Olmert at NY SpeechFormer Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was greeted with cheers and jeers when he spoke to a large crowd at the Jerusalem Post Conference Sunday |
