Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Monday declared his opposition to a bid by the Palestinians for UN membership, earning thanks from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.
European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek said ''unilateral actions cannot bring lasting peace in the way that comprehensive negotiation would do,'' in a reference to Palestinian plans to unilaterally seek recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September.
Ilan Grapel, alleged Mossad spy who was arrested in Egypt fought in 2nd Lebanon War; Egypt claims Grapel incited youth to sectarian strife; Foreign Ministry: Still no confirmation of an arrest or identity.
Israeli central bank chief Stanley Fischer, who has announced his candidacy for IMF chief, is credited with having steered an economic ''miracle'' in Israel despite the global downturn.
Turkish Prime Minister's party takes election but will need to seek consensus; Syria, economy likely to be primary focus; critics fear Erdogan may use election to limit freedoms and cement power.
Israeli source says Americans frustrated with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for hampering U.S. efforts to stop Palestinians trying UN route to statehood in September.
Hollywood star Russell Crowe apologized Friday after an apparent anti-circumcision tirade on Twitter, as a Jewish friend he was exchanging tweets with defended him
