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Obama-Netanyahu tensions: Not as bad as 5 other US-Israel low points
Will US-Israel relations fray over Iran? Not likely – they've seen worse.
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Briefing Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 differences on Israel
President Obama's positions on Israeli-Palestinian peace have rankled Israel’s conservative coalition government, while Mitt Romney insists he would be a better friend to Israel. Here are some of the issues on which the candidates differ.
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Israel's coalition government: Israeli and Arab media react
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surprised Israel (and its Arab neighbors) when he announced the creation of a unity government on May 8: Israeli and Arab media react.
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Blast-off: 6 recent missile advances
Missiles have been prominent in the news with India’s successful test, North Korea’s failed one, and much talk of missile defense systems in Europe and the Persian Gulf. Here are six recent noteworthy missile-technology advances.
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Who is Hamas? 5 questions about the Palestinian militant group.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to form a unity government led by Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority and head of rival Palestinian faction Fatah. But who is Hamas? What is their relationship with Fatah, and what might Hamas gain from reconciling with them? Here are five key questions about Hamas.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about why it's a good idea for the US to 'Buy American,' and how the Palestinians missed their chance for a two-state solution with Israel.
02/05/2009 12:00 am -
War crimes accusations rattle Israel
In the wake of the Gaza war, Israel is preparing to defend itself and its soldiers against possible criminal charges in European courts that claim 'universal jurisdiction.'
02/04/2009 12:00 am -
World
02/04/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion George Mitchell and the end of the two-state solution
Israel's settlement growth means we have to find a different plan.
02/04/2009 12:00 am -
World
02/03/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog Blizzard can't stop Tony Blair from trying to cool Gaza conflict
02/03/2009 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View Iran's waiting game for Obama
First, the US must deal with Europe to begin talks. But how impatient is it for quick results?
02/03/2009 12:00 am -
Mitchell gets earful from Mideast
The din of Gaza followed Obama's Middle East envoy, George Mitchell, as he conducted a listening tour. Arab leaders wonder why their peace plan remains untouched.
02/02/2009 12:00 am -
World
02/02/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog Hamas leader credits Iran in Gaza victory
Hamas political chief Khaled Meshal was warmly received today in Iran, which has expanded its regional influence in recent years.
02/01/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog Palestinians to get $20 million in US aid, but leadership in disarray
01/30/2009 12:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about how the US government can promote green energy, why the BBC should air a commercial requesting aid for Gaza, and how Israel provokes violence from Hamas.
01/30/2009 12:00 am -
Gaza tunnels buzz again despite strikes
Israel targeted tunnels again Wednesday with airstrikes.
01/29/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog Coca-cola – straight from the Gaza tunnels
01/29/2009 12:00 am -
Obama redefines war on terror
The president focuses on Al Qaeda and on repairing America’s image in the Muslim world.
01/29/2009 12:00 am -
Gaza drives a wedge in Paris imam's dialogue with Jews
Hassen Chalghoumi, from Tunisia, pioneered a religious exchange in France.
01/28/2009 12:00 am -
Britons slam BBC over refusal to run Gaza ad
'The Beeb' stands by its decision not to air a fundraising appeal for victims of Israel's recent 22-day incursion into Gaza.
01/28/2009 12:00 am -
Crux of Gaza cease-fire: border crossings
Israel temporarily closed its crossings into Gaza Tuesday after a soldier was killed by a roadside bomb. After the attack, Israeli forces killed one Palestinian and wounded a senior militant.
01/28/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog Egypt slams Iran's Hamas, Hezbollah connection
01/28/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog Israeli warplanes hit Hamas tunnels
01/28/2009 12:00 am -
Sri Lanka nears victory in long war with Tamil Tigers
The Army has squeezed the rebels into a small patch of jungle since seizing their last major stronghold Sunday. But they could still mount a messy counterinsurgency.
01/27/2009 12:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Palestinian and Israeli exchanges shake Gaza cease-fire
A roadside bomb hits Israeli forces, and Israel responds with airstrike.
01/27/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog On Arab TV, Obama lays out US approach to Mideast
He told Al Arabiya viewers: 'We are ready to initiate a new partnership.'
01/27/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog Getting into Gaza: A lesson in patience
01/27/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog Egypt, Hamas welcome US Middle East envoy
01/27/2009 12:00 am
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