News headlines for “Palestine and Israel”, page 8
Prospects for War with Iran Unclear As Obama, Netanyahu End Summit
- Inter Press Service
Is war against Iran, either by Israel, the U.S. or both, closer or farther off after this week's meeting here between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?
Obama to Pro-Israel Lobby Group: 'Too Much Loose Talk of War'
- Inter Press Service
U.S. President Barack Obama Sunday made a clear statement against a rush to war - either by the U.S. or Israel - with Iran, while also emphasising that he would pursue that option if alternatives were unsuccessful in ensuring that Iran would not develop a nuclear weapon.
Pictures Worth a Thousand Memories
- Inter Press Service
There’s a story behind each of the 1,100 photos. Each photo is worth a thousand words and memories. Seventy-four-year-old Bracha Aris is a Holocaust survivor. She’s always kept her lips sealed about the past — until recently...
Will Bibi Have Barack Over a Barrel (of Oil)?
- Inter Press Service
While Israeli leaders historically have enjoyed not insignificant influence with their U.S. counterparts, Prime Minister Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu will likely arrive at the White House next week with a little extra boost in his efforts to get President Barack Obama to toughen his already hard line against Iran.
Israeli Poll on Iran Undercuts Netanyahu on Eve of Major Meet
- Inter Press Service
On the eve of a critical set of meetings here between top U.S. and Israeli officials, a new survey finds little backing among the Israeli public for a military strike against Iranian nuclear facilities without Washington's approval.
Azerbaijan and Israel: The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend
- Inter Press Service
As the showdown over Iranian nuclear ambitions intensifies, political analysts in Azerbaijan are urging the government to deepen the country's ties with Israeli and Western security structures.
Ex-IAEA Chief Urges Talks to Defuse Threat of Attack on Iran
- Inter Press Service
Even as U.N. inspectors expressed disappointment about the results of their visit this week to Iran, a former chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) urged all parties to make greater efforts to defuse rapidly rising tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme to avert war.
FM Radio Spells Change, Success for Mideast Women
- Inter Press Service
Nisreen Awwad moves closer to the microphone as she signs off to her listeners, the words 'Nisaa FM: music, change, success' displayed prominently over her left shoulder.
U.S.: To Arm or Not to Arm Syrian Rebels, That Is the Question
- Inter Press Service
Just days before the opening meeting of the new international 'Friends of Syria' in Tunis Friday, the debate over whether the United States should provide more support — including weapons — to opposition forces is gathering steam.
Palestinians Hear the Water
- Inter Press Service
After a recent Israeli Supreme Court decision allowed Israeli companies to maintain quarrying and mining activities in the occupied West Bank, local human rights groups and activists say the decision has opened the door dangerously to Israel’s pillaging of other Palestinian resources.