Matthew Bell
NBA Star Jordan Farmar Plays in Israel
NBA team owners and the players’ union face another deadline to reach an agreement this week and the whole NBA season is still in danger of being canceled. Some basketball players have been exploring other options overseas.
Hawkish Talk In Israel About Iran
Iran has accused Israel and the US of preparing a military attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities ahead of an IAEA report expected to be highly critical of Iranian intentions.
Hamas Celebrates Prisoner Exchange
The Islamic militant group that rules in the Gaza Strip is trumpeting the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as a historic achievement.
Popularity Boost for Palestinian Leader Abbas
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is enjoying a popularity boost after his speech at the United Nations.
Palestinians Seeking Public Support for UN Membership
Palestinian officials are rallying their public to back the diplomatic effort.
Israel And US Call On Palestinians To Back Down On Statehood
Mahmoud Abbas is facing tremendous pressure to back down, but will go ahead with his decision.
Israel’s Growing Isolation in the Middle East
As the Palestinian Authority prepares to apply for full membership at the UN, the Jewish state finds itself without a single dependable friend in the Middle East.
Anxiety in Israel About Neighboring States
Israelis have long described their region as a tough neighborhood. But the political map is suddenly getting tougher for the Jewish state.
Making Preparations Ahead of the UN Vote on Palestinian Statehood
What both Israelis and Palestinians are doing in advance of the UN vote on Palestinian statehood
Arab-Israeli Beauty Queen Breaks Taboo
Huda Naccache is a Christian Arab woman from Nazareth and will be the first to appear on a cover of a magazine, wearing only a tiny bikini. The World’s Matthew Bell reports.
Turkey – Israel Relations Imploding
Turkey says it is expelling Israel’s ambassador and threatening to cut off military and economic ties with the Israelis.
Israel – Gaza Border: ‘A State of War’
Israeli defense officials warn that there are numerous terror plots afoot targeting the country’s southern border.
Beck Rally Makes Page 15
Glenn Beck is set to stage a rally on the edge of Jerusalem’s Old City on Wednesday.
Glenn Beck’s ‘Restore Courage’ Rally in Jerusalem
How Israelis are reacting to Glenn Beck rally to “Restore Courage”.
Israel and Hamas Reach Truce After Recent Violence
After several days of violence between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip, things have cooled off.
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