‘Half of Americans disapprove of inviting Netanyahu to address Congress’

‘Half of Americans disapprove of inviting Netanyahu to address Congress’

Washington, March 2  Nearly half of American voters think that US House Speaker John Boehner should not have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address US Congress without having consulted the White House, according to a new poll released Sunday. A total of 48 percent of those surveyed believed Boehner’s decision to invite Netanyahu […]

Sharon dedicated his life to Israel: Obama

Sharon dedicated his life to Israel: Obama

US President Barack Obama Saturday sent his condolences to the family of former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon and to the Israeli people over his death while describing Sharon as a leader “who dedicated his life to the State of Israel”. “As Israel says goodbye to prime minister Sharon, we join with the Israeli people […]

Kerry visits Israel to push for framework agreement

Kerry visits Israel to push for framework agreement

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel Thursday to push forward the peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. Kerry, visiting the region for the 10th time in last 9 months, will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in hope of achieving a framework agreement that would include […]

Israel frees 26 Palestinian prisoners

Israel frees 26 Palestinian prisoners

Israel has freed a group of 26 Palestinian prisoners as part of a US-brokered agreement for resuming direct peace talks, BBC reported Tuesday. They released prisoners, making up the third tranche of a total of 104 prisoners set to be freed, were greeted by cheering crowds on their return to the West Bank and Gaza. […]