Headlines for 11-09-07

Five injured and two kidnapped in the weekly protest at Bil'in.


PLO official urges Palestinian negotiators to address Israeli settlements


Beit Omer village attacked by Israeli troops; 19 civilians kidnapped


Is a vote for Rudy a vote for war? By Patrick J. Buchanan ** A second member of Rudy's team is Martin Kramer, an Israeli-American who, according to Ken Silverstein of Harper's, "spent 25 years at Tel Aviv University and whose Middle East policy can best be summarized as, 'What's best for Israel?'" Silverstein calls Rudy's eight-man advisory group "AIPAC's Dream Team" ? AIPAC being the Israeli lobby, two of whose leaders go on trial in January for espionage against the United States.


Palestinians at the Iraq-Syria border We continue seek better solutions, including resettlement options, for the refugees ? both within and outside the region. Earlier this year, we appealed for specific support and urgent medical resettlement for vulnerable and sick children in Al Waleed camp as they are unable to find medical treatment in Iraq.


Two kidnapped, three injured during peaceful demonstration near Bethlehem


Pilgrims reach Bethlehem after four-week long walk


Israel, US meet to discuss common Middle East strategy Earlier, Minister Shaul Mofaz spoke to reporters regarding joint America-Israeli efforts vis-à-vis Iran and said: "We're progressing with the strategy that was put in place and we are raising the level of sanctions incrementally. There are more severe measures that can be taken against Iran, its leadership and its economy. It is important to exhaust all these possibilities before we resort to the use of force," Mofaz told reporters.


Palestinians to commemorate anniversary of Arafat's death


Israeli army kidnaps student Islamic Jihad leader


'Apocalyptic scenario' if Egypt, Saudi go nuclear: Israel minister Israel's hitlist (for America) grows ever longer.


Palestinian editor arrested after airing Hamas speech A major Palestinian news service stopped broadcasting on Friday to protest the arrest of one of its top editors by Palestinian police after his station broadcast a speech by a Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip.


U.S. to aid restive West Bank city before summit


Hamas leader sees W.Bank takeover if Israel leaves


Palestinians to commemorate anniversary of Arafat's death Palestinians on Sunday mark three years since the death of their legendary leader Yasser Arafat, split into separate entities and never more divided since the icon of unity passed away.


Palestinians agree to security demands


Lieberman: Ban Arab committee


U.S., Israel discuss Iran, Hezbollah In a separate statement, Israel said the sides agreed to set up two sub-groups, one focused on rallying support for sanctions against Iran and the other on sharing intelligence on Iran.


US to purchase $700m worth of arms from Israel The purchase of weapons from Israel is not part of Israel's annual defense aid from the United States, which amounts to $2.4 billion and is expected to grow in 2009 to an annual average of $ 3 billion for the following 10 years


Israel, US to set up joint committees on Iran: report American foreign policy - long ago outsourced to Tel Aviv. Their 'primary threats' become OUR 'primary threats'.


O.U. promotes Jerusalem Sabbath In a statement, the Orthodox umbrella group called the Nov. 16-17 campaign "part of its multifaceted campaign to keep Jerusalem from being divided during Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations at Annapolis and beyond," referring to the U.S.-led talks to take place in Maryland later this month.


Kantor urges Merkel on Iran The European Jewish Congress president has urged German Chancellor Angela Merkel to up the ante on Iran.


ADL Delegation Meets with Russian Foreign Minister They urged Russia to join with the other permanent members of the Security Council in quickly seeking a new round of tougher sanctions against Iran.


U.S. Presidential Hopefuls Running after Jewish Voters The candidates know that "they cannot be a serious contender for the Presidency if they do not stand strong on Israel," declared Hillel Schenker, Vice Chairman of Democrats Abroad, an organization for American citizens in countries outside the United States. Note the source.


Demme shows us the real ?Man From Plains?


Palestinian factions call on Hamas to relinquish power in Gaza The factions called for a return to comprehensive national talks based on the national unity document and the Cairo declaration in order to resolve the current crisis. They hope this would lead to a transitional government, paving the way for early presidential and legislative elections in the Palestinian territories.


Politics represents root cause of terror, Muslim leader says


Princeton groups sponsor anti-Israel speech Oh dear.


Israel-Palestine conflict seen key to Middle East


Agent: Terror probe lacking


Schools Cancel Dance Troupe's Performances After receiving a complaint that a Palestinian dance troupe's performance at the high school was offensive to Jews and Israel, school officials canceled the troupe's scheduled appearances this week at the town's elementary and middle schools. You have got to be kidding me.