Jordan, Israel Quietly Holding Talks Over Timna Airport
Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz promises new airport to open despite opposition from Amman.
Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz promises new airport to open despite opposition from Amman.
Airport being constructed in Timna to replace Eilat airport brings new fears of terrorism in the Arava area; officials push for fence.
Jordan says planned Israeli airport in the Aravah region is too close to a Jordanian airport in the coastal city of Aqaba.
Reports indicate Israeli Space Agency is coordinating to have astronaut sent to space, first since Ilan Ramon's tragic death.