September 9, 2009 / Mideast

'STOP WHINING'…

Soldiers risk lives, says Ehud Barak

Israeli soldiers must be willing to risk their lives for their country, Ehud Barak said. More...

Schools accept Ethiopian students

Three private religious schools in Petach Tikvah will admit Ethiopian students. The agreement, reached just hours before the start of the school year, was announced by the Education Ministry. More...

MYSTERY

Did Israel hijack a Russian ship?

Israel intercepted a Russian-manned cargo ship allegedly carrying secret weapons that had disappeared, a European Union official said. Adm. More...

Israelis & Palestinians hold high-level mtg.

Israeli and Palestinian officials held a high-level meeting to discuss economic issues. More...

Israeli-Arabs volunteering

The number of Israeli Arabs volunteering for national service has quadrupled since the program first began four years ago. More...