Peres calls British ‘anti-Israeli,’ sees UK anti-Semitism

LONDON (JTA) — Israeli President Shimon Peres has caused a storm in England after accusing the British establishment of being "deeply pro-Arab" and "anti-Israeli."

In a recent interview with the Jewish news website Tablet, Peres said also that there is anti-Semitism among the British.

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Obama trying to win Israel support for three-way meet with Palestinians

The Obama administration is attempting to win Israel’s agreement to a Palestinian effort to hold a trilateral meeting next week to set the terms of reference, agenda and timetable for direct negotiations with the Palestinians.

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‘We will resume suicide attacks’

Islamic Jihad plans attacks from West Bank after IAF Gaza raids. Islamic Jihad said on Sunday that it had decided to resume suicide attacks against Israel from the West Bank.

Philistine Temple Ruins Uncovered in Goliath’s Hometown

Bar Ilan University archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of a Philistine temple in the ancient city of Gath, home of the Biblical Goliath, buried in one of the largest tels (ancient ruin mounds) in Israel.

“Interestingly, the architectural design of this temple, with its two central pillars, is reminiscent of the architectural image that is […]

Putin’s War on Israel

Now that another Middle East war seems imminent, concerns are growing about the new powerful weapons that are available to Palestinian terrorists. It appears to be virtually unknown that these weapons are being steadily supplied by Putin’s Russia. In the present atmosphere of the everlasting “reset” of relations between the U.S. and Russia, it is […]

Israel: Palestinians have set ‘impossible’ conditions for direct peace talks

Vice PM Shalom slams Palestinian terms for direct talks, AFP reports; Abbas expected to tell Arab League that indirect talks with Israel have not progressed enough to justify face-to-face negotiations.

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Israeli Defense Minister Talks About Iran (7.27.10)

Israeli Defense Minister Talks About Iran (7.27.10)

Abbas resists direct talks despite pressure from ‘entire world’

Arab League set to vote on whether to endorse direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks on Thursday.

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US to fully fund Arrow 3

Israel and the United States signed an agreement on Sunday under which the Defense Ministry will receive full funding for the development and production of the Arrow 3 ballistic missile defense system. Could cost $100 million.

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Ex-CIA chief: Strike on Iran seems more likely now

WASHINGTON – A former CIA director says military action against Iran now seems more likely because no matter what the U.S. does diplomatically, Tehran keeps pushing ahead with its suspected nuclear program.

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