Bush committed to moving embassy to Jerusalem, Jewish leaders say
JERUSALEM (BP)--Despite the strong objection of Arab nations, President Bush is looking for a way to fulfill his campaign pledge and move the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, according to a CNSNews.com report quoting American Jewish leaders who met with Secretary of State Colin Powell in Washington in mid-March.
Wary Israeli officials monitor Lebanese water diversion project
JERUSALEM (BP)--Israel is keeping close tabs on a Lebanese water project, which could divert the flow of an important river, preventing it from feeding Israel's main supply of fresh water, CNSNews.com reported March 15.
Saddam Hussein mobilizes special army to ‘liberate’ Jerusalem from Israel
JERUSALEM (BP)--Training has begun for thousands of Iraqis who have volunteered to serve in Saddam Hussein's special army raised to assist the Palestinians to "liberate" Jerusalem from Israel, CNSNews.com reported March 12.
Palestinian ‘Holy Land’ map eliminates Israel, credits U.N. agency’s funding
JERUSALEM (BP)--A key United Nations agency has lent its support to a Palestinian Authority tourism map that completely obliterates Israel, CNSNews.com has reported.
Palestinian violence increases after Israel’s shift to new prime minister
JERUSALEM (BP)--Prime Minister-elect Ariel Sharon may have been elected on promises to restore security to Israelis, but Palestinian militants have only stepped up their violent campaign in recent days, CNSNews.com reported Feb. 12.
Arab reaction to Israeli elections: from wariness to readiness for war
JERUSALEM (BP)--Arab reaction to the Feb. 6 election of Ariel Sharon ranged from wary to warlike, with moderate states waiting for Israel's next prime minister to make his first moves and radical states calling his election a declaration of war, CNSNews.com reported Feb. 7.
Israel’s new leader to Palestinians: seek peace, not ‘the path of violence’
JERUSALEM (BP)--Ariel Sharon urged Palestinians to return to the path of peace early Wednesday, Feb. 7, after winning a stunning victory over Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, one that spells further uncertainty for the region in the midst of a faltering diplomatic process.
Israel’s chief rabbi opposes shared Jerusalem or Temple Mount
JERUSALEM (BP)--In a development likely to intensify the debate surrounding the future of Jerusalem, Israel's chief rabbi has taken a stand against the idea of dividing or sharing sovereignty over the city, CNSNews.com reported Jan. 23.
Chief Rabbi Israel Meir Lau said it is unimaginable that any Israeli would consider the suggestion of a joint Israeli-Palestinian authority over Jerusalem.
Israelis underscore support for united Jerusalem at giant rally
JERUSALEM (BP)–At least 250,000 Israelis and others gathered around Jerusalem’s Old City walls Jan. 9 to pledge their commitment to the city, at what organizers said was the largest rally here in modern times, CNSNews.com reported. The demonstration, billed as a non-political rally for a united Jerusalem, was nevertheless intended to send a strong message […]
Muslims use Christian holiday to call for jihad against Jews
JERUSALEM (BP)--Fiery expressions of nationalism and calls for jihad (holy war) replaced the traditional Christmas message of "peace on earth and goodwill toward men" in the Middle East this holiday season, the Internet news site CNSNews.com reported.
