February 21, 2012

Replacement rumors for Abbas as Prime Minister denied by ‘candidate’ Mustafa

Jewish Journal February 21, 2012

Rumors circulating inside the Palestinian Authority regarding possible replacements for Prime Minister Salam Fayyad are being discredited by at least one of those being named. Sources have been reporting that Munib Al-Masri and Dr. Mohammad Mustafa are under consideration to replace Fayyad instead of PA President Mahmoud Abbas taking on the additional role that some Hamas members are arguing would be illegal to do.

Two Israeli films take Berlin festival prizes

Jewish Journal February 21, 2012

Two Israeli films that deal with the conflict with the Palestinians in much different ways were recognized at the 62nd annual Berlin International Film Festival.

Tel Aviv seeks approval to run buses on Shabbat

Jewish Journal February 21, 2012

The Tel Aviv City Council approved a resolution to allow public transportation to run on Shabbat. The measure was approved Monday evening by a vote of 13-7.

Israeli troops foil terror attack on Egypt border

Jewish Journal February 21, 2012

Israeli troops thwarted a terror attack on Israel\’s border with Egypt.

Arab Spring inflating Israel’s defense costs, Bibi tells U.S. Jewish leaders

Jewish Journal February 21, 2012

The Islamization of the Arab Spring movement has placed \”enormous pressure\” on Israeli defenses and progress in the peace process, Benjamin Netanyahu told American Jewish leaders.

A sneak peek at ‘Footnote,’ Israel’s Oscar nominee

Jewish Journal February 21, 2012

In his latest film, Israeli writer-director Joseph Cedar has created a drama of personal controversy. He explores spirit, resilience and responsibility. “Footnote” tells the story of a father, embittered by his life and angered by the success of his son. That son, though publicly applauded, is in turn challenged by the not-fully-formed third generation—his son.

Whitney Houston’s daughter is NOT the story

Danielle Berrin February 21, 2012

Palestinian prisoner ends 66-day hunger strike

Jewish Journal February 21, 2012

A Palestinian held in an Israeli jail without charge agreed to end his 66-day hunger strike. Khader Adnan, 33, ended the hunger strike Tuesday after the State Prosecutor\’s Office agreed that it would not renew his administrative detention, which is set to end on April 17.

Factor: Why is Romney better than Obama?

Shmuel Rosner February 21, 2012

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Replacement rumors for Abbas as Prime Minister denied by ‘candidate’ Mustafa

Two Israeli films take Berlin festival prizes

Tel Aviv seeks approval to run buses on Shabbat

Israeli troops foil terror attack on Egypt border

Arab Spring inflating Israel’s defense costs, Bibi tells U.S. Jewish leaders

A sneak peek at ‘Footnote,’ Israel’s Oscar nominee

Whitney Houston’s daughter is NOT the story

Palestinian prisoner ends 66-day hunger strike

Factor: Why is Romney better than Obama?

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