JPost.com - Yoni Dayan Reporter

Arab Peace Initiative demands Israeli response

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:23:39 GMT

It behooves Israel to, at the very least, respond to an offer that has been gathering dust on the table for more than a decade.

Iranians support nuclear program despite sanctions

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:02:25 GMT

Gallup survey calls into question effectiveness of sanctions regime as US urges renewed talks with Iran over its nuclear program.

Kerry calls PM, Abbas, vows commitment to peace

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:45:59 GMT

US secretary of state discusses Syria, Iran with Netanyahu, vows to work to restart talks in phone call with PA president.

Kerry phones Abbas in bid to kick-start peace process

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:59:57 GMT

After phoning President Peres, freshman US Secretary of State contacts Palestinian president to discuss Middle East conflict; Peres tells Kerry: Israeli elections could lead to renewal of peace negotiations.

Monkeying around: Iran's space launch a hoax?

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:30:49 GMT

Examination of before/after photos of monkey allegedly launched by Iran into space reveals what appears to be 2 different monkeys.

UK paper posts anti-Israel cartoon on Holocaust day

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:05:12 GMT

On Holocaust Memorial Day,'Sunday Times' publishes cartoon depicting PM paving wall with Palestinian blood.

Jordan forming int'l bloc to spur peace talks

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:23:38 GMT

King Abdullah says he is working with European countries to restart long-stalled negotiations between Israel, Palestinians.

ANALYSIS: Doing the political arithmetic

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:23:59 GMT

Netanyahu will be forced to choose between a coalition with Center-Left parties or a redux of his current haredi partners.

Barak authorizes Ariel upgrade to university

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:29:26 GMT

Outgoing defense minister issues directive to OC Central Command Alon to recognize Israel's 8th university.

Netanyahu ready for 'stage 2' in expelling migrants

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:44:06 GMT

PM appoints new representative to oversee expulsion of migrants in Israel, to begin after completion of fence next month.

Camp Sucker turns to Shas on haredi IDF enlistment

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:01:42 GMT

Movement says it is leaving "no stone unturned" in its appeal to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, Arye Deri to support haredi draft into IDF.

PA rips Romney for saying Palestinians anti-peace

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:45:17 GMT

US Republican presidential candidate says Palestinians "have no interest whatsoever in establishing peace," drawing Erekat's ire.

Video: Mitt Romney lambastes 2-state solution

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:02:39 GMT

US Republican presidential candidate says Palestinians "have no interest whatsoever in establishing peace."

Population nears 8 million ahead of Rosh Hashana

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:48:20 GMT

CBS statistics mark Israel's population at 7,933,200, of which 75.36% are Jewish, 20.62% are Arab and 4% are "other."

'Brotherhood turning Middle East into Islamist bloc'

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:24:04 GMT

Dichter warns revolutions in could threaten Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Gulf states; Gilad: Hezbollah aiming 60-70 rockets at Israel.

PM backtracks on portfolio changes amid war talk

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:25:12 GMT

Netanyahu cites possible "misinterpretation" as reason for his decision; MKs say move would have rivaled the Halutz Affair.

Commercial: Cleese mentions the war... again

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:22:45 GMT

Decades after Fawlty Towers debuts, British actor stars in Israeli commercial, authorizes Israeli military strike.

Bulgaria releases images of terrorist's accomplice

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:08:50 GMT

Ministry requests any information from public on July attack in Burgas that killed five Israelis, Bulgarian bus driver.

Livni: Israel should not be issue in US elections

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:20:52 GMT

Former Kadima head tells CNN Israel is being "sold to the ultra-Orthodox," slams Likud for giving them religious monopoly.

Israel renews Sinai travel advisory amid threats

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:35:19 GMT

Counter-terrorism bureau warns of potential terror attacks targeting Israelis in imminent future, urges tourists to return home.

Poll: Jews support Obama, but far less than in 2008

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 11:05:36 GMT

Gallup poll shows no change from April to June in US Jews' support for Obama despite intense Republican lobbying effort.

Danon: Expel all migrants from state of Israel

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:52:29 GMT

Hours after Eritreans attacked in Jerusalem, MK says "infiltrators must have two modes: Deported or awaiting deportation."

Anti-Semitic photo wins Iranian 'Occupy' competition

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:09:42 GMT

Winning cartoonist, Mohammad Tabrizi, awarded 5,000 euros for his entry in event held in solidarity with US Occupy Wall Street.

Axl Rose, still defiant, is sticking to his guns

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:31:58 GMT

Guns N’ Roses in Hayarkon Park, July 3.

South Sudan issues complaint over deportations

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:53:54 GMT

Interior minister also announces Ivorians have 2 weeks to leave voluntarily before forced deportation.

Yishai: Situation in Eritrea better than in Sderot

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:39:21 GMT

Interior minister also announces Ivorians have 2 weeks to leave voluntarily before forced deportation.

Tibi: Don't name Taiba space center after Ramon

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:08:38 GMT

MK slams plan to name center for Israel's only astronaut, a former IAF fighter pilot; minister: No Ramon, no space center.

MK says IDF should not draft gays, cites Torah

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:15:18 GMT

Just days after MK comments perceived as anti-gay, MK Ariel says IDF should not draft from LGBTQ community as it "distracts army."

Knesset C'tee summons Amidror on Lindenstrauss report

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:38:20 GMT

Yechimovich: Commandos paid for Netanyahu's failures.

Flame virus given self-destruct order

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:59:48 GMT

Kaspersky Lab executive says portions of Flame, Stuxnet contain nearly identical code.

Virus attacking Iran given 'self destruct' order

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:10:32 GMT

Symantec anti-virus company says directive sent by C&C servers to infected computers will "leave no traces" of malware behind.

'Amnesty administrative detention report PR gimmick'

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:30:17 GMT

NGO charges Israel with "human rights violations" over administrative detention; demands investigations, compensation.

Amnesty: Charge or release Palestinian detainees

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:56:13 GMT

NGO charges Israel with "human rights violations" over administrative detention; demands investigations, compensation.

US posts image of 'probable mass burial' in Syria

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:31:37 GMT

American ambassador to Syria calls Houla massacre "indictment of the Syrian regime"; singles out Iran for supporting Assad.

Panetta: Military option against Iran available

Sun, 27 May 2012 18:24:26 GMT

US secretary of defense tells ABC news neither Washington nor int'l community will allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon.

A growing sport

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:27:18 GMT

Israeli sports have largely disappointed in recent history. Maybe it’s time to give lacrosse a chance.

Dagan: Gov't has chance to reform electoral system

Sun, 13 May 2012 17:00:29 GMT

Former Mossad chief will visit Camp Sucker protest movement in support of changing voting system, finding Tal Law replacement.

Moody's downgrades Israel's banking outlook

Wed, 09 May 2012 02:30:51 GMT

International credit rating agency predicts economic slowdown, pessimistic about security; BOI says it will review report.

Barak: Talks bought Iran 5 weeks for nuke work

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:48:50 GMT

Prior to meeting with top US military officials, Barak says Tehran is focused on reaching nuclear capability.

Obama threatens more Iran sanctions if talks fail

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:36:12 GMT

US, French presidents speak via telephone, express hope Iran will take advantage of P5+1 meetings; Ahmadinejad defiant.

World Bank to donate $55m. to West Bank, Gaza

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:17:00 GMT

Money transfer will "continue to focus on strengthening the institutions of a future Palestinian state," organization says.

IDF confirms it killed armed gunman at Gaza border

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:17:30 GMT

Soldiers spot man digging near security fence, fire at him; investigation reveals Gazan had AK-47 rifle.

Cabinet ratifies economic agreement with China

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:08:28 GMT

Trade and Labor minister calls deal a step towards free-trade agreement; PM hopes for $10 b. exports in 3 years.

Cameron: UK would not support Israeli strike on Iran

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:37:07 GMT

"I don't think as we stand today military action by Israel would be justified" British PM says in interview with NBC; adds that he understands Israeli sentiment on Iran, and he will not take options off the table.

Not-for-profit group raises $26m. for IDF

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:35:14 GMT

FIDF gala in New York features video feeds from PM, Chief of Staff, Gilad Schalit; Gantz: We will continue to respond attacks.

Clinton: Sanctions against Iran 'toughest ever'

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:12:27 GMT

US secretary of state declares readiness for "serious and sincere" discussions with Iran.

Netanyahu takes 'hasbara' to Facebook

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:09:07 GMT

Prime Minister addresses questions from across the Arab world; talks about Palestinian talks, Iran, Saudi Arabia.

Israeli Jews becoming more religious, poll finds

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:44:59 GMT

85% of Israeli Jews say Jewish holidays important; over 50% support instituting civil marriage.

'Arab League should publish Syria monitors' report'

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:57:47 GMT

Human Rights Watch NGO urges League to reevaluate Mission's usefulness, calls for Syria arms embargo.

Ayalon: Iranian economy very vulnerable to sanctions

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:34:51 GMT

Deputy FM says that sanctions a viable alternative to a military strike; states that the fall of Assad in Damascus would be big blow to Tehran; adds that Egypt's Brotherhood committed to Israel peace.

Santorum says he would bomb Iran facilities

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:19:24 GMT

Republican presidential hopeful says that he would treat foreign scientists assisting Iran nuke program like al-Qaida.

Barak: Fall of Assad would be a 'blessing' for ME

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:18:31 GMT

Defense minister says Syrian regime could fall "within weeks," would be a "blow to the Iran-Hezbollah axis"; threatens that Gaza situation "can not continue"; calls for new international sanctions on Iranian regime.

OECD: Rich earn 14 times more than poor in Israel

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:24:33 GMT

Report indicates Israeli income inequality gap widening; inequality among highest in the West.

'Sorry for exploiting Winehouse death'

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:18:36 GMT

Israel Anti-Drug Authority apologizes after running ad campaign invoking deaths of famous musicians, most of whom did not die from drugs.