Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel’s government appears divided over Hamas demands to end the war with the Jewish state. Officials reported rising tension within the Cabinet of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They said many ministers were angry over concessions by Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon in an effort to reach a long-term ceasefire […]
Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — A key Israeli official said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces increasing opposition to any cooperation with the United States for the establishment of a Palestinian state over the next year. Netanyahu told parliament on June 6 he receives telephone calls “several times a week” from U.S. Secretary of State John […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has sent what was termed a tough message to Israel that demanded progress toward a Palestinian state as well as restraint toward Syria. Western diplomatic sources said Obama relayed the message to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the latter’s apparent re-election. The sources said Obama warned Netanyahu […]