World Bank Says PA Economy Unsustainable
New World Bank report says the economic growth in the PA is unsustainable and cannot support a future state.
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Al-Qaeda Claims Egypt Pipeline Attacks
A branch of the Al-Qaeda terror group based in Sinai claims responsibility for the repeated attacks on the pipeline carrying gas to Israel.
Steinitz Raises Tax on Cigarettes and Alcohol
A day after announcing a VAT increase, Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz signs an order to raise the tax on cigarettes and alcohol.
Iran Says Israel is Behind Bulgaria Terror Attack
Iran's UN envoy accuses Israel of carrying out last week’s suicide bomb attack on a bus in Bulgaria.
Young European Rabbis Create Internet Forum
The founding conference of the Forum for Young Rabbis in Europe concludes with rabbis agreeing to hold internet conferences once a month.
Barak: We'll Have to Make Decisions on Iran
Defense Minister Ehud Barak: Nuclear Iran would lead to a nuclear arms race throughout the Middle East.
Women in Green to Hold Annual Tisha B'Av Walk
Women in Green organization will hold its 18th annual Tisha B’Av walk around the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem on Saturday night.
Iran Denies Athletes Will Compete Against Israelis
Iranian media disputes reports that Iranian athletes will not boycott competitions against Israelis at the London Olympics.
Misezhnikov Holds Ceremony at Site of Attack
Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov held an official ceremony at the site of the terrorist attack in Burgas last week.
Netanyahu's Economic Measures Raise Critics' Ire
Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized following decision to raise VAT, cut budgets for government ministries.
Shomron Regional Council 'Honors' Leading Leftists
Shomron Regional Council lauds leftists for helping to legalize communities - by court petitions meant to destroy them.
Defected Syrian General: Denounce Assad's Crimes
Defected Syrian brigadier general Manaf Tlas calls on the Syrian military to denounce the crimes committed by Assad's forces.
Egypt's Morsi Appoints Youngest PM Since Nasser
Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi appoints Hisham Kandil as prime minister as critics question his experience.
Arab MK Sarsour Meets Senior Member of Hamas
Arab MK Ibrahim Sarsour met Hamas member Aziz Duwaik to congratulate him on his release from an Israeli prison.
PM: We Want to Restore Relations with Turkey
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Turkish journalists, says Turkey and Israel are looking for ways to normalize relations.
Egyptian Company Won't Repair Blown Up Pipeline
Officials at Egyptian natural gas company have no plans to repair the gas pipeline to Israel which was bombed for the 15th time.
Obama Aide: Expect Him to Visit Israel
Americans can “expect” President Barack Obama to visit Israel during his second term, an aide tells reporters.
Lieberman: We're Ready to Talk to Turkey
Lieberman tells Turkish journalists: Israel wants to solve disputes with Turkey, but will not apologize for the raid on the Mavi Marmara.
Hamas Prevents Arabs from Medical Treatment
Hamas punishes Gaza's citizens for its row with Fatah by refusing to allow them to receive medical treatment in Israel.
Romney Supports Moment of Silence
Mitt Romney says he supports an official minute of silence to honor Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Kadima: Hanegbi Failed, Ramon and Livni Trying
After Tzachi Hanegbi failed to form a split in Kadima, the party's former chairwoman and one of its founders are trying.
Obama Directly Warns Assad About Chemical Weapons
Obama: Assad will be held accountable if he made the “tragic mistake” of using his stockpile of chemical weapons.
Lapid: I Don't Hate Hareidim
Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid: I don't hate any Jew in the world. Torah study is important and doesn't contradict with national service.
Video: Egyptian Actor Turns Violent on Camera
An Egyptian actor who appeared on a local candid camera show turned violent when told he was on an Israeli channel.
Syrian Troops Execute 20 Men in Damascus
Syrian troops execute unarmed men suspected of assisting rebels in Damascus.
Iran Shuts Down Nuclear Assassination Cells
Iran arrests some of those responsible for assassinations of its nuclear scientists, its Intelligence Minister says.
Katz's Bill: Fire A-G Who Won't Represent Gov't
MK Yaakov Katz's new bill will stipulate that an Attorney General who refuses to present the government’s position in court will be fired.
Lieberman: Name Hizbullah a Terror Organization
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman intends to ask European governments to place Hizbullah on their lists of terror organizations.
Syria: Rebels Seize an Army School Near Aleppo
Syrian rebel forces seize key army infantry school north of the city of Aleppo as fighting continues.
Iran, Hizbullah Tried to Attack 20 Countries
Iran and Hizbullah have tried to carry out terrorist attacks in over 20 countries over the past two years, Mossad and ISA directors say.
London Mayor Disagrees with IOC
London mayor Boris Johnson tells user on Twitter: "Believe me we will have" a moment of silence for Munich victims.
Kadima Slams Netanyahu for Split Attempts
Kadima strongly attacks Netanyahu over his attempts to get a group of Knesset members from Kadima to join the coalition.
Bomb Experts Enter Colorado Suspect's Apartment
Police experts say the sophisticated booby-traps set at Colorado shooter's apartment could have destroyed the apartment complex.
Vandals Desecrate German Jewish Cemetery
Vandals desecrate the Jewish cemetery in the German town of Anklam, smashing and uprooting gravestones.
Senior Citizens Program Launched in Gush Etzion
The biggest strategic plan for improving the quality of life of senior citizens in Israel was launched this week in Gush Etzion.
Iran Still Using Foreign Flags to Bypass Sanctions
The U.S. warns the maritime industry that Iranian ships still use other countries’ flags to evade Western sanctions against it.
Syria: Rebels Attack Damascus Police Headquarters
Rebel attack on Damascus police headquarters leaves dozens of security personnel dead or wounded.
German Parliament Protects Circumcision
Germany's lower house of parliament passes a resolution to protect the religious circumcision of infant boys.
Al-Aqsa Sheikh: Jerusalem will be Muslim Forever
A preacher at the Al-Aqsa Mosque denounces A-G's statement that Israeli law must be applied to the complex.
UN Security Council Condemns Bulgaria Attack
United Nations Security Council condemns the terrorist attack in Bulgaria, says terrorism is criminal and unjustifiable.
