The Day In Israel: Tuesday June 22nd, 2010
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has urged UN Secretary-General “Banky” Ban Ki-moon to withdraw his call for an international investigation of Israel’s Gaza flotilla raid.
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The Day In Israel: Thursday April 29th, 2010
Egypt’s Ambassador to Israel Yasser Rida is optimistic when it comes to the prospects of peace between Israel and the palestinians: Rida spoke at Tel Aviv University in honor of 31 years to the Egypt-Israel peace treaty. In a conversation with Ynet at the event, he said, “If there is political will, Israel and the [...]
Apr 29, 2010 | 15 comments | View Post
The Day In Israel: Wednesday April 28th, 2010
Yesterday’s big joke: Hamas claiming it has morals. Today’s big joke? The French lecturing on acceptable and not acceptable behavior. Sarkozy: Netanyahu’s foot dragging on peace process is unacceptable In a meeting with Israeli President Shimon Peres, French President Nicolas Sarkozy has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. French President Nicolas Sarkozy has told his [...]
Apr 28, 2010 | 40 comments | View Post
The Day In Israel: Sunday April 11th, 2010
Israel is paying its respects to Polish President Lech Kaczynski, who was killed in a plane crash. President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, Defense Minister Ehud Barak and IDF Chief of General Staff Lt.-Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi joined other world leaders and top-ranking military officers in extending condolences to the government, [...]
Apr 11, 2010 | 36 comments | View Post
President Barak
US Vice President Joe Biden and Israel’s Defence Minister Ehud Barak stand near US Army soldiers before Biden’s departure from Ben Gurion International airport. Ehud Barak: “Joe, what do you think of me as US President? My name is Barak, rumor has it I wasn’t born in the US, and look, I can do that [...]
The Day In Israel: Thursday Feb 4th, 2010
Syrian dorktator Bashar Assad has responded to recent statements by Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak by stating Israel is pushing the region towards war. Israel is pushing the Middle East toward a new war, Syrian President Bashar Assad said on Wednesday. “Israel is not serious about achieving peace since all facts point out that Israel [...]
Feb 04, 2010 | 20 comments | View Post
One Day in Turkey
With Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak visiting Turkey, the question was: is the worst behind us? In Barak’s case, the worst was behind him. Turkish soldier: Stay still, Mr Barak. And let me see that jugular. Update: Later that day.. Turkish agent: Do you like my new hood ornament?
The Day In Israel: Tuesday Jan 12th, 2010
According to Ha’aretz, Egyptian foreign minister Aboul Gheit said that Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is ready to discuss making “Arab Jerusalem” the capital of a palestinian state, while the PA may abandon its demand for a freeze on construction in East Jerusalem if Israel eases the “blockade” on Gaza and a halt to targeted [...]
Jan 12, 2010 | 6 comments | View Post
The Day In Israel: Mon Oct 26th, 2009
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak have decided to appoint a small team to review Israel’s course of action on the Goldstone report, and make recommendations on what should be done in the diplomatic, legal and public relations planes. The prime minister said during the meeting that the establishment of an [...]
