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04/27/11
* Fatah and Hamas agree to historic Palestinian reconciliation deal Rival groups will form interim government and then move toward setting a date for a general election, four years after their government collapsed when Hamas overran the Gaza Strip.
* PA Carries out Ahmadinejad’s Threat and Wipes Israel Off Map The Palestinian Authority has carried out Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s threat to “wipe Israel off the map” and literally has done so by displaying maps of “Palestine” covering all of Israel at the same time its leaders talk about “two states for two people.”
* Tehran squirms as crackdown by ally Syria creates global uproar Iranian officials and state-run media for as long as they could have turned a blind eye to the weeks-long unrest in Syria.
* Syria sanctions could include suspension of EU aid programs Syria is facing suspension of EU aid worth €130 million and a freeze on €1.3 billion in European investment funds.
* Explosion hits Egypt gas pipeline carrying gas to Israel Egyptian security source blames blast on armed gang; second attack in the past month on terminal located 50 kilometers from Israel border.
* Syria unrest could destabilize Lebanon Tension between Alawites and Sunnis may spill over to Lebanon, where Syrian remains the most influential external player.
* PM asks Foreign Ministry, Navy to stop new flotilla Netanyahu meets with Security Cabinet, tells Foreign Ministry to continue efforts to stop IHH ships headed for Gaza.
* Syrian Soldiers Deploy in Damascus Suburb Syrian President Bashar Assad’s soldiers entered Douma to prevent a march on the capital.
* Christian Group Seeks to Convert, Move to Yesha Hundreds of American Christian converts to Judaism could, if a plan works out, move to Israel, serve in the IDF, and take up residence in Samaria.
* US Plans Security Shuffle US President Barack Obama plans to shuffle his his nation’s defense and intelligence bosses.
04/26/11
* Collective courage fuels protests across Arab world Mohamed Bouazizi couldn’t have known when he struck that match he would spark the “Arab spring,” but it’s tough to imagine he’d be disappointed.
* Turkey: Israel shouldn’t repeat its Gaza flotilla mistake Israel mustn’t attempt to stop a planned aid flotilla bound for the blockaded Gaza Strip, Turkey’s Foreign Minister told in an interview on Monday.
* WikiLeaks: Guantánamo Bay terrorists radicalised in London to attack Western targets At least 35 terrorists incarcerated at Guantánamo Bay were sent to fight against the West after being indoctrinated by extremist preachers in Britain.
* Syria unrest: UK, France and Italy press for sanctions European countries have called for “strong measures” to halt repression in Syria, as its government steps up a campaign against peaceful protests.
* Obama Silent as Syrian Death Toll at 400; Tanks Shoot Civilians Human rights activists estimate that Syrian President Bashar Assad’s force have killed more than 400 protesters as tanks roar through city streets while U.S. President Barack Obama remains relatively silent.
* Prosecution Against Jewish Ownership of Land The State Prosecution has submitted a petition to the Supreme Court that leaders of the Jewish Judea/Samaria settlement enterprise fear will cause the loss of many hundreds of acres of Jewish land.
* More than half of Egyptians want to cancel peace treaty with Israel More than half of all Egyptians would like to see the 1979 peace treaty with Israel annulled.
* Berlusconi and Sarkozy to seek tightening of EU border controls The leaders of France and Italy are meeting in Rome today (26 April) to discuss measures to tighten EU border controls.
* Chernobyl anniversary: Medvedev seeks nuclear rules Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has called for new international rules covering safety at nuclear plants.
* ‘China’s economy will outstrip America’s in 5 years’ Some westerners have faced the possibility with trepidation, and now the International Monetary Fund has given the fears a date: The Chinese economy will surpass the U.S. economy within five years, it predicts.
04/25/11
* Age of America nears end China’s economy will surpass the US in 2016
* Jerusalem’s time tunnels Horizontal excavations throughout the Old City of Jerusalem and Silwan are producing important archaeological discoveries
* Nato strike hits Gaddafi compound A Nato air strike has badly damaged buildings in Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi’s compound in Tripoli.
* Iran says it’s discovered 2nd cyber attack Official says new virus, “Stars,” is being investigated; virus’ target isn’t revealed.
* US Seeks to Raise Heat on Syria The US is readying sanctions against senior officials in Syria who are overseeing a violent crackdown.
* Chinese Christians held at Easter service: church Up to 30 members of a Chinese evangelical church were arrested on Sunday for trying to hold an Easter service in defiance of the officially atheist government.
* Abbas: Obama led me on Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas lashes out at US president over his handling of peace process with Israel, attitude to Egypt’s Mubarak.
* Taliban tunnels at least 480 out of Afghan prison Militants flee main prison in south Afghanistan after digging tunnel for months
* Syrian forces storm Damascus suburb Syrian writers slam bloody crackdown as witnesses say Assad’s forces shooting at unarmed civilians
* Mullen: Iraq must decide over US troop stay request Iraq’s government must decide within weeks whether it wants any US troops to remain beyond the end of 2011.
04/23/11
* West Bank conference: Intifada possible in Sept In the absence of a diplomatic breakthrough, a Palestinian uprising may break out in September, a popular leader in the West Bank predicted Saturday
* Jerusalem: Masses mark Easter Saturday Thousands of devout Christians attend annual Church of Holy Sepulchre ritual symbolizing Jesus’ resurrection.
* Rights group: EU must end ‘faustian pact’ with Syria With the death count in Syria jumping up drastically, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said the EU should impose sanctions on the al-Assad regime or risk missing a historic opportunity to shape events in the Middle East.
* Muslim Brotherhood calls for Sharia law, ‘punishments’ in Egypt The Muslim Brotherhood has gone public with its stance on Islamic rule in Egypt.
* Libya: US confirms first Predator strike The US military has confirmed the first strike by an unmanned Predator drone aircraft in Libya.
* ‘Merkel to advise Abbas against unilateral state push’ PA president scheduled to meet German chancellor next month; ‘Der Spiegel’ reports she will tell him not to seek UN statehood resolution.
* Report: Turkey shows support for Palestinian efforts to seek UN recognition Turkey’s Ambassador to the UN reportedly says the Palestinian Authority has proved they deserve to attain internationally recognized statehood, while the Turkish president says an Israeli-Palestinian deal is essential for peace in the region.
* Quake research mission to ‘ring of fire’ An expedition is getting under way in the South Pacific to investigate one of the most seismically-active fault lines in the world.
* Hundreds show solidarity with Darfur in Tel Aviv rally Demonstrators in Levinsky park call for a “no-fly zone for Darfur,” say they want to raise awareness for Darfur situation in Sudan.
* ‘Mubarak detention extended over Israel gas deal’ Prosecutors to question former Egyptian president on natural gas deal they allege amounts to “hurting country’s interests,” ‘NY Times’ reports.
04/2211
* Pilgrims fill Jerusalem for Good Friday Christian pilgrims filled the cobblestone alleyways of old Jerusalem to mark Good Friday, commemorating Jesus’ crucifixion in the city two millennia ago.
* The future infantry soldier: lethal, fast and… victorious As IDF implements improvements mandated by the 2nd Lebanon War, amid changing battlefield, the race is on to perfect new weapons systems.
* Revolutionary Guard chief: Iran can hit ships as far away as Indian Ocean The commander of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard says his forces are expanding their capabilities to retaliate against possible enemy attacks from outside the Gulf.
* Death toll in Syria protests climbs to at least 25 Witnesses report 40,000 demonstrators take to the streets in Damascus suburb, chanting “The people want the downfall of the regime.”
* Libya: US to deploy armed drones – Robert Gates Armed US Predator drones are to carry out missions over Libya, Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said.
* Growing U.S.-Saudi crisis seen affecting oil prices as king’s health declines Saudi King Abdullah, who prematurely ended his convalescence during the Middle East crisis, remains far from functional.
* UN urges bold steps to relaunch Mideast peace talks The United Nations called on Thursday for “bold and decisive steps” to relaunch the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
* Good Friday crucifixions in Philippines A handful of people are traditionally nailed to crosses while hundreds more have their backs whipped until they bleed in Asia’s major Catholic outpost.
* State-sponsored program keeps vultures well fed A network of 20 feeding centers in the Negev and the Arava, run by a devoted team of park rangers and scientists, helps maintain the vulture population in the region.
* Peres: Israel should write its own peace plan President Shimon Peres responded on Friday to the report of a peace plan that US President Barack Obama plans to present.
04/21/11
* Holiday Joy and Prayers in Jerusalem Many thousands of Jews are gathered at the Western Wall plaza this morning.
* Jewish, Not Arab, Roots in Judea and Samaria U.S. Pres. Barack Obama’s demand that Israel not settle Jews in the Biblical areas of Judea and Samaria ignores thoroughly-documented Jewish roots in the Land of Israel.
* Clinton urges immediate dialogue on Middle East US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday urged Israel and the Palestinians to resume dialogue immediately even as unrest roils the region.
* Turkey: Israel-Palestinian peace will decide fate of Arab uprisings Turkish President Abdullah Gul said in a New York Times editorial Thursday, that the fate of the Arab world uprisings will be determined by whether there is peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
* Red Cross: No Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza “There is no humanitarian crisis in Gaza.” So states categorically Mathilde Redmatn, the deputy director of the Red Cross in the Gaza Strip.
* Invitation to Israeli Leader Puts Obama on the Spot A Republican invitation for Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to address Congress next month is highlighting the tensions between President Obama and Mr. Netanyahu.
* China Mobile surpasses 600m subscribers China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile operator, has surpassed 600 million subscribers after increasing its number of customers in rural areas.
* Apple profits nearly double as iPhone sales soar Latest profits for computer giant Apple have beaten forecasts, helped by higher-than-expected iPhone sales.
* Fatah may partake in upcoming Gaza flotilla, Palestinian official says Senior Fatah officials will be allowed to take part in a planned aid flotilla to the Gaza Strip.
* Indyk: UN likely to vote in favor of Palestinian state Former US envoy says change is necessary to prevent unilateral declaration, supports PM as capable of implementing two-state solution.