Israel Today (December 17, 2008)

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US, UN try to handcuff Israel before Netanyahu is elected
UN Security Council passes US-sponsored resolution declaring everything offered in negotiations is 'irreversible' more»

Gaza rocket barrage targets Israeli port
Several rockets hit sensitive port area; nearly 250 rockets over past week, over 10,000 in past eight years more»

Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty visits Jerusalem
Popular Republican figure meets with Olmert to discuss greater cooperation between Israel and Minnesota more»

Palestinian 'peace' ads greet Israeli drivers
Highway billboard paid for by Palestinian Authority urges Israelis to surrender their land for promise of peace more»

Report: Palestinian elections in April, Abbas won't run
Abbas wants elections for both parliament and presidency; Hamas could win both more»

There is no 'moderate' Islam, Dutch lawmaker tells Israelis
Dutch MP explains at Jerusalem conference that all Muslims - radical or 'moderate' - seek global domination one way or another more»