Mashaal okays state with 1967 borders Hamas politburo leader Khaled Mashaal reiterated Wednesday that his group would not recognize Israel.

US General: Strikes on Iran possible by 2007 Is it possible to halt Iran’s nuclear program by military means? For years, this question has been asked by Israeli and US military officials.

Israel won’t seek military solution for Iran nuclear crisis Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Thursday said Israel supports efforts in the UN Security council to impose sanctions on Iran to punish Teheran for its defiance in pursuing a nuclear program.

Germany plans to revive EU treaty German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said her government will be “very ambitious” in trying to revive the European Union constitution in 2007.

Poll: Support sinks for trading Golan The recent bellicose declarations by Syrian President Bashar Assad were heard much more loudly by the Israeli Jewish ear than his statements calling for peace.

Iraqi MPs approve federalism Iraq’s parliament has approved a law that sets out the mechanics of forming federal regions.

General: Iran sending millions to Iraq’s Mahdi fighters Iran has transferred millions of dollars as well as weapons and expertise to Iraq’s Mahdi Army.

Jordan plans new Temple Mt. minaret Israel has not objected to Jordanian plans to construct a fifth minaret on the Temple Mount, and the Hashemite Kingdom is pressing ahead with plans to do so early next year.

Syria rejects Peres’ invitation for Bashar Assad to visit Jerusalem Syria on Thursday rejected Vice Premier Shimon Peres’ invitation for President Bashar Assad to visit Jerusalem.

Russia ‘not neutral’ in Black Sea conflict, EU says Russia’s actions in the Georgia spy row have damaged its credibility as a neutral peacekeeper in the EU’s Black Sea neighbourhood.