According to National Journal, Washington’s political news magazine, the White House is rethinking his choice of Republican Chuck Hagel to succeed Leon Panetta as the next Secretary of Defense
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti met with leaders of Italy’s Jewish community to reassure them of the government’s enduring commitment to their position in Italian society, after the historically close Israeli ally’s unprecedented vote for Palestinian statehood at last month’s UN General Assembly sent shockwaves through Italian and global Jewry.
Hours after A-G pens letter supporting giving Ariel University Center official university status, outgoing Defense Minister Ehud Barak issues directive to OC Central Command Alon to recognize Israel's 8th university.
The European Union and Russia urged Israel and the Palestinians ''to engage in direct and substantial negotiations without preconditions'' in 2013 in order to achieve a lasting solution to their conflict, after summit talks in Brussels on Friday attended by EU leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Prime minister threatens Bayit Yehudi head Bennett for admitting he would refuse order to expel settlers, warns he will not accept such attitudes in coalition; politicians from Left, Right condemn Bennett's remarks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Asian and Pacific ambassadors to Israel that Israeli settlement expansion was a continuation of previous governments’ work “to build in Jerusalem for all its residents”.
Police fire teargas as supporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi hurl stones at each other in Alexandria ahead of final fay of voting on Islamist-supported constitution
