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Official Says Iran Would Destroy Israel if Attacked

Saturday, July 12, 2008 9:20:00 PM

TEHRAN—Iran would destroy Israel and 32 U.S. military bases in the Middle East if the Islamic Republic was attacked over its disputed nuclear program, a senior Iranian official was quoted as saying on ...   Full Story

Israeli Police Accuse Olmert of Fraud, Widen Probe

Saturday, July 12, 2008 8:30:00 PM

Israeli police accused Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of fraud on Friday and said a probe into alleged bribe-taking had been widened to look at whether he made duplicate claims for travel expenses.   Full Story

Israeli FM: Iran Poses Comprehensive Threat

Friday, July 11, 2008 8:34:00 PM

"The threat which Iran poses is not only nuclear, but is a comprehensive threat," said Israeli Foreign Minister Tsipi Livni in a meeting with Irish Foreign Minister Micheál Martin Thursday."Iran su ...   Full Story

Rice Says U.S. Will Defend Allies Against Iran

Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:57:00 PM

Iran should have no doubt about the United States' commitment to defending its allies from possible attack, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday.   Full Story

Israelis and Palestinians Meet To End Violence

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 8:12:00 PM

A meeting of Israeli and Palestinian representatives yesterday, Tuesday July 8, followed violent demonstrations and four consecutive days of curfew in the Palestinian village Ni'lin west to Ramall ...   Full Story

Iran Tests Missiles, Heightening Tension With West

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 8:01:00 AM

Iran test-fired nine missiles on Wednesday and warned the United States and Israel it was ready to retaliate for any attack over its disputed nuclear projects.   Full Story

Israel Steps Up Fight Against Hamas Fundraising Network

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 9:30:00 PM

The struggle between Israel and the Hamas, an Islamic militant organization that denies Israel's right to exist, is now playing out on different grounds. Israel is realizing that besides controlli ...   Full Story

Israel Closes Gaza Crossings After Mortar Attack

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 8:12:00 AM

Israel closed all but one of its border crossings with the Gaza Strip on Tuesday in response to a mortar attack 24 hours earlier, Israeli officials said.   Full Story

Iran Calls Demand to Halt Enrichment 'Illegitimate'

Monday, July 07, 2008 8:58:00 PM

TEHRAN—Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday his country would not stop enriching uranium and rejected as "illegitimate" a demand by major powers that it do so, the official IRNA news a ...   Full Story

Israel to Reopen Gaza Border Crossings

Sunday, July 06, 2008 9:25:00 PM

Israel was reopening some border crossings with Gaza on Sunday, an official said, after it closed them on Thursday following the launch of a rocket into the Jewish state by Palestinian militants.   Full Story

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