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Israel Nabs Terror Cell that Attempted Kidnappings

by Joshua Spurlock • May 20, 2012

A Palestinian terror cell that attempted multiple unsuccessful kidnappings of Israelis in March was arrested by Israeli security forces and recently indicted in court. According to a report on the IDF website, the nine-member cell violently attempted to stop Israeli…

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Iran Nuclear Program, Peace and Conflict, Politics

Netanyahu Skeptical about Iran Nuke Talks

by Joshua Spurlock • May 18, 2012

With the powerful P5+1 group set to meet with Iran next Wednesday to discuss the latter’s nuclear program, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday he remains skeptical the diplomatic effort will prevent Iran from achieving nuclear weapons. The…

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Iran Nuclear Program, News, Politics

Iran, UN Nuclear Agency Have ‘Good Exchange of Views’

by Joshua Spurlock • May 16, 2012

Representatives from Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met in Vienna May 14-15 to discuss possible military aspects of Iran’s nuclear program, with another meeting set for next Monday. IAEA Deputy Director General Herman Nackaerts told the media…

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Diplomacy, Iran Nuclear Program, Peace Process, Politics

Israel-US Officials Meet amidst Regional Shifts

by Joshua Spurlock • May 15, 2012

While the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog meets with Iran, and following major political changes in Israel, the Israeli Defense Minister left for meetings with United States’ officials. Ehud Barak was set to meet with his American counterpart Leon Panetta, as…

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News, Politics

Europe Imposes More Sanctions on Syria Regime over Repression

by Joshua Spurlock • May 14, 2012

With the Syrian regime still not fully implementing the ceasefire plan from United Nations envoy Kofi Annan, the European Union added more to the list of those supporting the regime whose assets are frozen. In addition, the EU warned in…

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Diplomacy, Peace Process, Politics

Israeli Leader Gives Response Letter to Palestinians

by Joshua Spurlock • May 13, 2012

The envoy for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and gave him a letter from Netanyahu. The letter delivery comes a little less than one month after a Palestinian delegation handed over a letter from…

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