The British Foreign Office slammed Israel’s decision to construct further settlement homes in southern Jerusalem’s Gilo neighbourhood, as Minister Alistair Burt cautioned that “by taking these steps, despite the international community repeatedly raising our profound concerns, the Israeli government is damaging Israel’s international reputation”.
Moscow says Assad's exit cannot be precondition for talks; Brahimi in Moscow Saturday to discuss peace proposals; Russia has invited head of opposition Syrian National Coalition.
Fatah officials decide to cancel anniversary celebrations in Gaza citing Hamas refusal to hold rallies in two of Strip's main squares, marring positive atmosphere that followed Palestinian statehood bid at UNGA.
Leaders of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a Los Angeles-based human rights organization fighting anti-Semitism, hate and terrorism, wrote a letter to Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov to denounce anti-Semitic attacks against Jewish-born actress Mila Kunis.
According to Human Rights Watch,Palestinian armed groups in Gaza violated the laws of war during the “Operation Pillar of Defense” by launching hundreds of rockets toward population centers in Israel.
Smith Research poll finds Likud's joint list with Yisrael Beytenu falls to 34 seats from 36 in one week; rise in Bennett's popularity comes after Likud attacked him for saying he wouldn't evacuate Jews from W. Bank homes.
Following referendum showing 63.8% of population supports controversial constitution, Egyptian president signs document into law; civilians rush to withdraw savings from banks; US: We urge Morsi to bridge division.
