Israeli Foreign Minister Resigns over Charges
Accused of breach of trust
Occurred during rallies celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hamas
Cleared of more serious charges of fraud and money laundering
Effort to convince world to apply more pressure may have backfired
Lack of a unified position among member states proving to be an obstacle
Acknowledges "difference of opinion" with European nations
Assad had kept them out of the hands of militants
Because the U.N. has a great record of doing things
Settlement building in the West Bank and U.N. recognition of Palestine causing recent rise in tension
Wait, it won't stimulate the economy?
Though it doesn't legally yet recognize same-sex marriages
The geopolitical landscape is shifting under everyone's feet
Israel has stepped up its settlement effort in the West Bank after the UN recognized Palestine as a state
Would depend on whether negotiations with Israel can begin
Move to build comes after Palestine is recognized as a state in the U.N.
Day after UN votes to recognize Palestine, announces plans to build 3,000 more homes
The Palestinian Authority will not negotiate unless the construction of settlements in the West Bank is stopped
Germany recently abstained from a vote on changing Palestine's status in the U.N.
They demand an investigation into Israel's Dimona facility
The bid will gain more significant support than the Israeli government anticipated
Palestine's upgrade in status is expected to pass
Other European nations are expected to vote in favor of the U.N. resolution which is opposed by the U.S. and Israel
State Department spokeswoman says, "We think it is a mistake"
The French government has announced that it will support a resolution that would recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations in a vote at the U.N. General Assembly this week.
On condition that Abbas does not pursue Israel for war crimes
Former opposition leader returns to political scene
Group warns violence could erupt again if Israel attacks Iran
Magic Wand is an upgrade from the current anti-missile defense system and is expected to be operational in 2014
Ehud Barak will step down after a new government is formed following the election in January
Hamas-controlled TV station called "terrorist operation"