Israeli ministers angered by Netanyahu’s concessions to Hamas

Israeli ministers angered by Netanyahu’s concessions to Hamas

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 […]

Turkish Navy cited for attempting to intimidate Israel, Cyprus over gas fields

Turkish Navy cited for attempting to intimidate Israel, Cyprus over gas fields

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — The Turkish Navy last month held live fire exercises near the natural gas fields of Israel and the Republic of Cyprus. Diplomats said Turkish warships were conducting live-fire maneuvers in the eastern Mediterranean in an apparent show of force toward Israel and Cyprus. They said the Turkish ships were firing […]