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Israeli PM criticized for installing bed on plane
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek alternate sleeping arrangements when traveling after receiving a sky-high bill for installing a customized bed on a recent flight to London, officials close to the Israeli leader said. Continue reading
Israeli raids in Syria highlight Arab conundrum
CAIRO (AP) — Five weeks ago, the head of the Arab League capped a summit in Qatar with an impassioned appeal to strengthen the rebel fighters trying to bring down Syrian President Bashar Assad. On Sunday, he denounced Israeli's airstrike into Assad's territory as a dangerous threat to regional stability Continue reading
Heavy Explosions Shake Syrian Capital
Heavy explosions are heard in Damascus as Syrian state TV claims Israeli rockets have struck a military research centre. Continue reading
Syria says Israel strikes military research center
If confirmed, this would be the second Israeli attack on Syria in three days. Continue reading
AP Analysis: In Mideast, partial deal tantalizes
JERUSALEM (AP) — As the U.S. president prepares to reinsert himself in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, his best hope may be to set aside grand hopes for a final agreement and make do with a partial deal. Continue reading
Prisoner death stokes fear of 3rd Palestinian uprising
One Israeli commentator says this could be the spark that ignites a third revolt. Continue reading
Prisoner’s death stokes fears of third uprising
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The mysterious death of a 30-year-old Palestinian gas station attendant in Israeli custody stoked new West Bank clashes Sunday, along with Israeli fears of a third Palestinian uprising. Continue reading
Obama says he won’t comment on Israeli airstrike
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama says he won't comment on an Israeli airstrike against Syria that targeted a shipment of advanced missiles believed to be headed for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Continue reading →