CIA: We Knew About 'Secret' Iranian Plant for Years
CIA Director Leon Panetta says the United States knew about the “secret” Iranian nuclear plant near Qom for years.
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Peres May Have Arranged Russian-US Deal on Missiles and Iran
Peres emerges as a key in Obama’s ditching a planned defense shield system in Poland. One theory: Russia agreed to back sanctions against Iran.
Zbig Brzezinski: Shoot Down Israeli Planes if They Attack Iran
Former Carter security advisor and Obama backer Zbig Brzezinski has urged Obama to shoot at Israeli planes if they attack Iran.
Mitchell to Meet Bibi, Abbas, Bibi
On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, PM Netanyahu meets with U.S. envoy Mitchell in a round of talks aimed at promoting more talks.
Report: Bibi Plans Judea Building, then Freeze
PM Netanyahu plans to approve hundreds of new housing units in Judea and Samaria – then to freeze construction.
US Foils Plot to Supply Fighter Jet Parts to Iran
A Belgian national and resident of France was arrested for an alleged plot to illegally export F-5 fighter jet engines from the US to Iran.
Preparing for Iran: US Trains Oil-Rich Arab F-16 Pilots
While the US is talking up tough sanctions against Iran, it is training United Arab Emirates pilots on F-16 planes to prepare for war with Iran.
Barak: Iran's Appoint. of Terrorist Shows Its True Colors
Defense Minister Barak: Ahmadinejad's decision to appoint an arch terrorist as Iran's Defense Minister shows Iran's true colors.
Hershkowitz: Foreign Pressure Over Outposts 'Unacceptable'
American and European pressure on Israel to dismantle so-called illegal outposts is “unacceptable,” says Minister Daniel Hershkowitz.
Huckabee: Segregation Didn't Work in U.S.; Won't Work in Israel
Former U.S. Governor Mike Huckabee warns that segregation “didn't work out real well” in America, and won't work in Israel.
Giving Congress a New Perspective
Israeli reporter David Bedein and activist Jeff Daube give U.S. Congressmen a new perspective on the Israel-PA relationship.
Congressman: Let Israel, PA Talk Alone
In a seeming departure from U.S. policy, Congressman Al Green expresses confidence in ability of Israel, PA to negotiate without intervention.
US to Press Syria to Renew Talks with Israel
Tying the easing of import restrictions, the U.S. will press Syria to resume talks with Israel.
Unified Arab Front Calls for More US Pressure on Israel
Kuwaiti, Jordanian and Saudi officials gave US leaders Obama and Clinton the same message: more pressure on Israel, now.
Report: Iran Could Have Nuclear Bomb in One Year
Iran has the technology to create a nuclear weapon within a year, Western intelligence sources told the London Times.
Historic Touro Synagogue Opens Visitors Center
The Touro Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in the U.S., opened a $12 million visitors center Sunday.
AIPAC Spy Case Convict Alleges U.S. Anti-Semitism
A U.S. official convicted for sharing classified information with AIPAC charges betrayal, anti-Semitism in first interviews.
U.S. Updates Israel on (Theoretical) Iran Sanctions
U.S. diplomats outline the sanctions they may put on Iran, if at some unknown date it is decided that dialogue has failed.
US Entices Syria for Peace with Israel
The US told Syria that it will reduce trade restrictions towards Damascus, which were imposed five years ago for supporting terror against Israel.
Protesting Against Obama for Israel
Pro-Israel activists in the United States call on their government to stop pressuring Israel for concessions.
Iran 'Ready to Respond' to Israeli Attack
An Iranian official said that his country is ready to take “real and decisive” action in response to an Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities.
Benny Begin: US Should Honor its Commitments
Likud Minister Benny Begin says that the United States should honor its prior commitments to allow “natural growth.”
Likud MK: Boycott July 4 Festivities
Likud MK Danny Danon calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to boycott the annual July 4th festivities to protest American “contempt” towards Israel.
Israel Loan Guarantee Program Re-Approved by US
The United States has re-approved its Israel loan guarantee program of $9 billion over three years. The program was initially launched in 2003.
State Department: Both Israel and PA Must Honor Roadmap
The State Department may have toned down its demand on Israel to freeze construction within Judea and Samaria. The UN, however, remains chilled.
Is Israel Negotiating with US or with PA?
Talks between Israel and the PA for a new Arab state have turned into a dialogue with the US. An American reporter asked, “What is the real goal?”
Terrorism Down, American Pressure Up: IDF Removes Checkpoints
Security officials talk, US exerts pressure and IDF cuts back Judea and Samaria checkpoints - 60% since last year. Residents are concerned.
New York's Hizbullah Broadcaster Sent to Jail
A court in the United States sentenced Saleh Elahwal to 18 months in jail for broadcasting Hizbullah TV shows to satellite customers.
Holocaust Museum Reopens, Shooter's Son Wishes Dad Died
The US Holocaust Memorial Museum has reopened after neo-Nazi James von Brunn's attack. His son, Erik, wishes his father - not the guard - had died.