Abbas: Willing to Meet Netanyahu in New York
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas tells Fox News: "I will meet any Israeli official any time."
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Morocco Pro-Democracy Protests Resume
After a few months of silence, thousands of Moroccans take to the street and call for greater political reforms.
Netanyahu to Abbas: Let’s Talk in New York
PM Netanyahu calls PA Chairman Abbas to meet with him and restart peace negotiations while both are in New York.
StandWithUs to Protest Durban 'Circus'
As the Durban III Conference begins in New York, StandWithUs plans to protest outside, in the form of a circus exposing UN hypocrisy.
Poll: More Countries in Favor of Palestine
BBC poll finds that 49% of people in 19 countries back the Palestinian Authority's unilateral statehood proposal at the UN.
Hamas: We’re Against UN Bid, Support Statehood
Hamas Prime Minister Haniyeh: We do not back UN bid, no PA leader can sacrifice “fundamental Palestinian rights.”
Global Shofar FlashMob Held Around the World
Jews around the world gathered on Sunday for first-ever global Shofar FlashMob, a two-minute shofar blowing and call for repentance.
Tibi’s Office Denies He Joined PA Delegation
MK Ahmed Tibi's office denies he joined the PA delegation, but says he "is a strong supporter of the delegation."
NTC Given Libya’s UN Seat
UN General Assembly votes to give Libya’s seat in the UN to the National Transitional Council, proving Qaddafi's days are over.
Israel Calls for Continued Int'l Aid to the PA
Israel is urging the international community to continue to provide financial aid to the PA, says a report to be submitted in New York.
Expert: It Was a Mistake to Evacuate the Embassy
Middle East expert Dr. David Bukay: It was a mistake to evacuate the embassy in Amman. We can't let King Abdullah off the hook.
No Final Decision on UN Route, Says PA Observer
PA's permanent observer to the United Nations says that no final decision has been made on the unilateral statehood bid.
Beinisch: If It's Not State Land - Demolish It
Supreme Court President Dorit Beinisch rules: Anything not declared state land in Judea and Samaria is private land by default.
PA Denies it is Acquiring Anti-Riot Gear
PA denies reports it is acquiring riot-control weaponry from Israeli firms, says such reports are meant to incite.
Jordan: Only 300 at ‘Million Man March’
Protesters in Jordan call to shut down Israeli embassy, burn Israeli flag. No violent incidents.
UN Chief Calls PA to Return to Negotiations
UN chief Ban Ki-moon says PA should return to talks with Israel, says the peace deadlock is harming the whole Middle East.
AFSI Calls for Action Over Anti-Israel Ads
Americans for a Safe Israel (AFSI) is calling Jewish Americans to act to cancel an anti-Israeli ad campaign on NYC subways.
Video: Women Pray for Jonathan Pollard
Esther Pollard leads moving prayer service in the Cave of the Patriarchs for the release of Jonathan Pollard and for the strength of Israel.
Tensions with Egypt Affect Lulav Exports to Israel
Egypt says that it will not export lulavim to Israel this year, due to recent tensions between the two countries. Egyptian economy reeling.
Video: Israel's "Friend Request" Pending
See Hasbara Fellowship's viral new video that describes Israel's many peace overtures in the language of a Facebook "friend request".
Israel Evacuates Jordan Embassy
Not taking any chances, Israel has evacuated the embassy in Amman after protesters announced a million man march.
‘Million Man March’ Planned in Jordan
Jordanians planning a mass march on Thursday, in which they will call to shut down the Israeli Embassy in Amman.
Israeli Ambassador: Egypt is a Different Country
Several days after the attack on Israel's Embassy in Cairo, Ambassador Yitzhak Levanon says, "This is not the same Egypt."
Erdogan in Egypt: Turkey is a 'Model Country'
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan uses Egypt visit to promote Turkish democracy, attack Israel.
Clinton: Palestinian State Not Through New York
Clinton reiterates that PA's statehood bid is a mistake. "The route lies in Jerusalem and Ramallah, not in New York."
Qaddafi's Son in Niger May Be Detained
Al-Saadi Qaddafi confirmed to be in Niger with other pro-Qaddafi forces and may be detained by local authorities.
Obama: PA Statehood Bid a 'Distraction'
U.S. President Barack Obama: The Palestinian Authority's statehood bid is a distraction that will not result in viable statehood.
UK: Muslims Burn U.S. Flag on 9/11
On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, radical Muslims protested outside the U.S. Embassy in London and set fire to the American flag.
PA Factions Split Over Statehood Bid
Just one week before the PA submits its statehood bid to the UN, the various Arab factions are divided over it.
Turkish Reps. in Israel: Conflict Must be Resolved
Two Turkish theologians in Israel, meet with MKs. "We care about Israel's security, the conflict must be resolved."
Labor Leadership Race to Second Round
Race for the leadership of the Labor party headed for a second round: none of the candidates was able to achieve 40% of the votes.
B'Tselem: IDF Denies Arabs Right to Protest
Yet another anti-IDF report by the radical B'Tselem group claims that security forces deny PA Arabs the right to protest.
Former Ambassador: Egypt is in Anarchy
Former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt Zvi Mazel: What happened in the embassy is very serious. The military is afraid of the street.
Report: Qaddafi's Son Arrives in Niger
Muammar Qaddafi's son, al-Saadi, has arrived in Niger, an official says. He reportedly "has no status at all."
Netanyahu Visits Opening of 9/11 Photo Exhibit
PM Netanyahu at opening of 9/11 photo exhibit in Jerusalem: "There is no greater bond in fighting terror than the bond with the U.S."
Israeli Businessman Yuli Ofer Dies at 87
Israeli entrepreneur and businessman Yehuda (Yuli) Ofer died on Sunday night at his home. He was 87.
New York Jewish Community Remembers 9/11
More than 1,000 Jews gather for special ceremony in Scarsdale to mark the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Tene Omarim: For Quality of Life
The community of Tene Omarim in the Hevron Hills is a symbol of community building for quality way of life.
Designer Convicted, Fined for Anti-Semitic Remarks
European Jewish Congress disappointed after John Galliano is only fined 6,000 euros for making anti-Semitic insults in Paris restaurant.
PA Unfazed by U.S. Veto, Still Going to UN
Unmoved by the planned U.S. veto of a Palestinian state at the UN, the PA announces it is still going through with its statehood bid.