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PA's Abbas, Hamas' Mashaal to meet in Qatar
February 3rd, 2012 from Jerusalem Post
Palestinian leaders set to negotiate "reconciliation measures", issues resulting from PA-Israel "peace talks failure." Read more
Jewish newspaper assails BDS conference for disinviting reporter
February 3rd, 2012 from JTA
Philadelphia’s Jewish newspaper is in a flap with organizers of a boycott, divestment and sanctions conference over the disinvitation of one of its reporters from the event. Read more
'At least 217 Syrian protesters killed in Homs'
February 3rd, 2012 from Jerusalem Post
NGO says death toll rising as Assad forces crack down on protests mainly in city's Khalidiya district; UNSC scheduled to meet Saturday to discuss pending Western-backed Arab League resolution on Assad. Read more
Seven dead as street battles rage on in Egypt
February 3rd, 2012 from Jerusalem Post
Protesters, army officer reported killed; US senators threaten Egypt aid cut over crackdowns on pro-democracy groups. Read more
Sitting pretty: Gaza renews furniture exports
February 3rd, 2012 from Jerusalem Post
Though the shipment is small, it could point the way to a new source of jobs and economic growth. Read more
Iran blocks IAEA inspectors at military site
February 3rd, 2012 from Jerusalem Post
UN nuclear watchdog not given access to Parchin complex, where there are "strong indicators of weapon development." Read more
Death toll hits 217 in shelling of Syria's Homs
February 3rd, 2012 from Haaretz
Israeli incentive program does not include settlements
February 3rd, 2012 from JTA
An Israeli program that offers incentives to move to outlying areas does not include West Bank settlements. Read more
Senate bill would target Iranian bank transactions
February 3rd, 2012 from JTA
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee approved a bill that would effectively cut Iran off from international banking transactions. Read more
Komen reverses course on Planned Parenthood, but supporters still upset
February 3rd, 2012 from JTA
Though Susan G. Komen for the Cure reversed itself, the widespread outrage sparked by its decision to drop funding of mammograms by Planned Parenthood is a sign of the passions surrounding women's health and reproduction issues. Read more
Khamenei: Iran prepared to assist those who confront Israel
February 3rd, 2012 from JTA
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said his country is prepared to assist those who would confront Israel and the United States. Read more
#Israel
February 3rd, 2012 from Jerusalem Post
What can you say about Israel in 140 characters or less? Read more
Toddler's Tragic Struggle; Jews Going GOP; Bibi's Win
February 3rd, 2012 from Forward
Staffers discuss little Ayelet Galena’s tragic struggle, why Jews may be moving toward the Republican Party, and Benjamin Netanyahu’s win in Israeli primary elections. Read more
Polls: Jordanians and Lebanese strongly negative toward Jews
February 3rd, 2012 from JTA
Polls showed overwhelmingly negative feelings for Israel and Jews among Jordanians and Lebanese. Read more
US anxious over possible Israeli plans on Iran
February 3rd, 2012 from Jerusalem Post
Two US officials say J'lem still undecided on Iran attack; Israeli strike would have implications for US election. Read more
Komen backs down on Planned Parenthood
February 3rd, 2012 from JTA
Susan G. Komen for the Cure has backed down from its decision not to fund Planned Parenthood. Read more
Pew poll suggests Jewish shift to GOP
February 3rd, 2012 from JTA
A poll suggested a shift toward Republicans in party identification among Jews. Read more
‘Jewish Indiana Jones’ pleads guilty in Torah fraud case
February 3rd, 2012 from JTA
Rabbi Menachem Youlus, who was dubbed the “Jewish Indiana Jones” for his remarkable tales of rescuing Holocaust-era Torahs, pleaded guilty to fraud. Read more
Ayalon in Germany: Pressure Iran 'until it breaks'
February 3rd, 2012 from Jerusalem Post
Deputy FM speaks at Munich Conference, says the world's key concern should be Iran's underground uranium stores. Read more