January 25, 2012 RSS feed / Mideast

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In entering politics, Lapid eyes socioeconomic protests

By LINDA GRADSTEIN JTA
JERUSALEM—One of the big open questions after Israel’s social protests last summer was whether or not the one-time mass movement would be able to translate its newfound clout into lasting political power. More...

Thousands protest discrimination in Israel

Thousands of protesters demonstrated in Jerusalem against racism and discrimination against Ethiopians in Israel. Some 5,000 protesters marched in front of the Knesset before proceeding to Zion Square for a rally. More...

Project Otzma returnee radiates enthusiasm

By HARRIET KESSLER For the Voice

Excited as she prepared for Project Otzma, Arielle Waite, back from Israel for about a month when she dropped into the Voice office, was even more enthused upon her recent return. More...

Netanyahu denies press comments

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The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office denied that Benjamin Netanyahu told the editor of The Jerusalem Post that Israel’s two greatest enemies are The New York Times and Haaretz. More...

Jew represents Turkey in song competition

Turkey’s Jews are pleased as can be that for the first time, a Jew will be representing their country at the Eurovision song contest. More...

Israeli hackers hit Arab websites

Israeli hackers said they brought down the websites of the Saudi Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. More...

Arab MKs blasted for Hamas meeting

Two Israeli parliamentarians blasted several of their Arab colleagues after pictures surfaced of them meeting with Hamas officials. More...