Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has warned that the militant group is ready for "open war" with Israel, after the killing of one of its leaders in Syria. picked by germz 2 years ago

Former President Carter said Monday that Hamas — the Islamic militant group that has called for the destruction of Israel — is prepared to accept the right of the Jewish state to "live as a neighbor next door in peace."

Actually, maybe not

But Carter warned that there would not be peace if Israel and the U.S. continue to shut out Hamas and its main backer, Syria. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Or is it, as Israel approaches its 60th anniversary on May 14th, and continues to face many challenges? Still, in 1948, some said the new nation would not last 60 days. picked by suebe 2 years ago

Israel states that the Jewish people arose in the Land of Israel and was exiled from its homeland. Schoolchildren are taught that this happened during the period of Roman rule, in 70 CE. The nation remained loyal to its land, to which it began to return after two millennia of exile. Wrong, says the historian Shlomo Zand. There never was a Jewish people, only a Jewish religion, and the exile also n... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

An artificial underground cave, the largest in Israel that is not connected to a city, has been exposed in the Jordan Valley in the course of a survey. Various engravings were uncovered in the cave, including cross markings, and it is assumed that this could have been an early monastery. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

The comments by Hamas leader Khalil al-Haya came shortly after Gaza militants fired three rockets into southern Israel Tuesday, lightly wounding two Israelis. It was the first attack since the truce took effect last Thursday.

Who else isn't surprised? If someone posted this, then I need a lesson in checking tags. picked by MeMe 1 year ago

After many months of bitter clashes with Hamas and Israel, a truce has been agreed to by both parties. In addition, the Israeli blockade of Gaza will end. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

A team of Franciscan archaeologists digging in the biblical town of Magdala in what is now Israel say they have unearthed vials of perfume similar to those that may have been used by the woman said to have washed Jesus' feet. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Israel will continue to use the name Swine Flu for the deadly virus sweeping the world despite religious calls for it to be rebranded Mexican Flu. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

The Bush administration has announced what would be the first officially disclosed sale of US military equipment to Israel since the end of Israel's armed conflict with Lebanon in 2006. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Officials in Kiryat Yam, a small city in northern Israel, have filed a complaint with police against the Internet search engine Google. The city argues that one of Google’s programs, Google Earth, gives viewers false information that offends the city’s image. picked by Ionb 2 years ago

On israel picked by AlekNovi 1 year ago

Hamas set out its conditions on Wednesday for a ceasefire with Israel, calling for an end to all acts of Israeli "aggression" in the Gaza Strip and West Bank and the reopening of Gaza border crossings picked by topofall 2 years ago

At least three rockets fired from Lebanon exploded in northern Israel today in the first such attack since Israel launched an assault in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip nearly two weeks ago. picked by gizmo4228 11 months ago

The US announced two weeks ago that it would sell Israel 1,000 bunker-busting bombs. The move was interpreted by some analysts as a consolation prize for Israel after Bush told Olmert of his opposition to an attack on Iran. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Israel has a sovereign right to decide what is in its best interest in dealing with Iran's nuclear ambitions whether the United States agrees or not, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said in an interview on Sunday.
update: Obama says he hasn't given permission for the sovereign nation to act as they see best to protect themselves picked by nateebiinature 5 months ago

Controversy struck up again on the Pope's visit in Israel, where the question of him having been a member of Nazi Youths came up.

In a local paper there's also mention of him being criticised for saying "killed" Jews rather than "murdered" Jews. picked by Ankabout 7 months ago

History textbooks for Israeli Arab students this year will for the first time present the Palestinian version of Israel’s creation as a “catastrophe.” picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Israel will grant citizenship to some of the hundreds of Muslim refugees from Sudan's violence-ridden Darfur region who have already arrived, Interior Minister Meir Sheetrit said Wednesday. The arrival of the Darfurians has touched off hot debate over whether the Jewish state, founded after the Nazi genocide, has a duty to take in people fleeing persecution. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Landmines and cluster munitions are continuing to kill and injure between three and four civilians in Lebanon each day, a campaign group has said. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago