Israel Admitted to OECD in Key Diplomatic Victory
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Monday accepted Israel into its ranks, capping Israel’s lengthy effort to join the exclusive group. feeds.nytimes.com |
Israel Unveils Procedures to Ease Gaza Blockade
Israel announced new procedures to ease its blockade on the Gaza Strip, saying it would soon allow all goods except for weapons and materials that can be used to make them. feeds.nytimes.com |
Jerusalem hosts gay pride march
THOUSANDS of Israelis marched in Jerusalem's longest gay pride parade despite opposition from anti-gay demonstrators. news.com.au |
Palestinians, Israelis cautious about talks
PALESTINIAN and Israeli officials remained cautious last night about the latest round of peace talks but indicated the US-backed negotiations were unlikely to collapse. news.com.au |
Lamentable Speech
Strong language about large issues should be protected, even when it is hard to do so. nytimes.com |