Egyptian presidential rivals call Israel ‘adversary’ and ‘enemy’
Top contenders vow ‘to review’ Israel peace treaty
Netanyahu orders preparation of new universal conscription law
Unconstitutional ‘Tal Law’ must be replaced by July 31
Palestinian journalists group boycotts contacts with Israelis
RAMALLAH (JWN and agencies)—The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate in the West Bank warned its members on Thursday that they would be expelled if they meet with their Israeli counterparts. Ironically, the warning came after a meeting last week between Israeli and Palestinian journalists on the occasion of World Free Press Day. Reports of similar encounters in ... Palestinian journalists group boycotts contacts with Israelis
Obama inspires Knesset member to submit marriage equality bill
JERUSALEM (JWN)—US President Barack Obama’s declaration of support Wednesday for same-sex marriage has inspired Meretz MK Nitzan Horowitz to resubmit his marriage equality bill for a vote in the Knesset next week. Horowitz’s “Freedom of Choice in Marriage” bill would establish civil marriage in Israel. So far only couples recognized by the Chief Rabbinate may ... Obama inspires Knesset member to submit marriage equality bill
Repentance? Hamas unit in Gaza foiling rocket attacks on Israel
New 300-man anti-rocket force operating 24/7
At least 55 killed, 372 wounded by Damascus suicide bombers
Assad blames 'terrorists' for blasts as troops gun down 19 civilians
Archeological find stirs debate on David's kingdom
Said to be first evidence of ritual from time of David
Netanyahu tells Ashton: Iran must stop enriching uranium
JERUSALEM (JWN and agencies)—Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on Wednesday that Iran must stop its program of uranium enrichment. Iran has already rejected the EU’s own request to do so. Their meeting in Jerusalem was devoted to a discussion of the upcoming round of talks between the big ... Netanyahu tells Ashton: Iran must stop enriching uranium
Abbas says he’s ready to engage with Netanyahu on peace process
But will pursue statehood at UN if there’s no breakthrough
