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Palestinian uses football for peace

By Dan Goldberg, JTA SYDNEY —— Sulaiman Khatib is an ordinary Palestinian with an extraordinary past. Born in the West Bank near Jerusalem, he grew up as a “freedom...

Israel: No apologies, but ‘regret,’ to Turkey

JERUSALEM — Israel will hold fast to its decision not to apologize to Turkey for its raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla ship, despite a direct request from the US, Israeli...

Terrorist attacks signal new challenges on Israel border with Egypt

JERUSALEM — Last week’s multi-front Palestinian terrorist attack along the Egyptian-Israeli border highlighted two major new challenges to Israel’s national security....

Obama, Bibi talk peace strategy

WASHINGTON — President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed peace and security issues a day after the State Department reprimanded Israel on...

A primer on Palestinian statehood

NEW YORK — On Sept. 20, when the annual session of the UN General Assembly opens, PA President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to ask UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to...

Why does Bibi seem to accept ’67 lines?

By Jessica Steinberg, JTA JERUSALEM — In the game of diplomatic chess played by Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week made a new...

Flotilla to Gaza fizzles

JERUSALEM — On the face of it, the so-called Gaza Freedom Flotilla seemed to be a bust. Greek authorities blocked most of the boats from setting sail for the Gaza...

Shalit — an open wound for Israel

JERUSALEM —— Michal Naamani traveled to Jerusalem from her home near Kfar Saba to hand out yellow ribbons to passers-by and bumper stickers to motorists reading...

American citizens leave for Gaza flotilla

ATHENS — A group of Americans have left for Athens to join a flotilla of ships planning to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip. The 36 American...

Cottage cheese becomes symbol of Israeli frustration with rising food prices

TEL AVIV —— For Israelis, cottage cheese is no mere dairy product. Whipped to exceptional creamy and airy perfection, it is a coveted staple of tables across the...