August 25, 2010 / Mideast

Israeli economy humming along

Israeli economic growth unexpectedly accelerated to its fastest pace in more than two years. Exports and consumer spending increased, helping to send up growth in the second quarter by an annualized 4.7 percent, Bloomberg reported. More...

Rare gold coin found in Israel

ARCHEOLOGY

A 2,200-year-old coin discovered near Israel’s border with Lebanon is the heaviest gold coin ever found in Israel. More...

El Al & JetBlue ink deal for flights

FRIENDLY SKIES…

El Al and JetBlue will now offer connecting options for customers traveling between the United States and Israel. More...

Netanyahu: Talks can be successful

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said direct peace talks with the Palestinians can end in success if Israel is not the only side making concessions. More...