Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — For the first time, Israel’s civilian government has achieved direct oversight and control over the defense budget. Officials said the Finance Ministry has gained access to the computers of the Defense Ministry and military. They said this would enable Finance Ministry officials to monitor defense spending and programs. “It is […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Palestinian national unity talks have been hampered by another dispute amid a Hamas demand for a majority of the Cabinet portfolios of the Palestinian Authority. Palestinian sources said Hamas has issued new conditions for a national unity government with the rival Fatah movement, meant to be headed by PA Chairman […]
