Jeffrey Heller

Obama, Netanyahu struggle over Iran nuclear "red lines"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are deeply at odds over how fast the clock is ticking down on the need for military action against Iran's nuclear program, and their talks on Monday are unlikely to change that.
 

Obama, Netanyahu face struggle over Iran nuclear "red lines"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are deeply at odds over how fast the clock is ticking down on the need for military action against Iran's nuclear program, and their talks on Monday are unlikely to change that.
 

Obama, Netanyahu face struggle over Iran "red lines"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are deeply at odds over how fast the clock is ticking toward possible military action against Iran's nuclear program, and their talks on Monday are unlikely to change that.
 

Obama, Netanyahu face struggle over Iran "red lines"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are deeply at odds over how fast the clock is ticking toward possible military action against Iran's nuclear program, and their talks on Monday are unlikely to change that.
 

Obama warns against 'loose talk' of war on Iran

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned on Sunday against "loose talk" of a war with Iran ahead of a crucial meeting in which he will urge Israel's prime minister to avoid a premature strike on the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities.
 

Obama warns against "loose talk" of war on Iran

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned on Sunday against "loose talk" of a war with Iran ahead of a crucial meeting in which he will urge Israel's prime minister to avoid a premature strike on the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities.
 

Netanyahu warns against diplomatic path with Iran

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday ruled out the idea of international talks to prevent Iran from gaining nuclear weapons, just as the United States is pursuing a diplomatic tack.
 

Palestinian prisoner ending hunger strike after deal

RAMALLAH (Reuters) - A Palestinian held without trial by Israel agreed Tuesday to end his 66-day hunger strike after Israeli authorities promised to release him in April.
 

Vandals scrawl graffiti on Jerusalem Baptist church

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Vandals daubed "Death to Christianity" on a Jerusalem church Monday in the second such attack in the holy city this month, police said.
 

Netanyahu set to win party primary ahead of U.S. poll

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to win a new mandate to lead his right-wing Likud party Tuesday in a primary vote which may signal he favors an early parliamentary election to strengthen his hand with Washington.
 

Israel plans Red-Med rail link to take Suez overflow

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel said on Sunday it plans to build a railway line linking its Red Sea and Mediterranean ports that could handle potential overflow from the Suez Canal on the freight route between Asia and Europe.
 

Netanyahu pessimistic on Mideast peace prospects

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Peace prospects with the Palestinians are looking poor, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday after exploratory talks aimed at relaunching negotiations ended in deadlock.
 

Bats occupy Israeli army ghost bunkers

QASR AL-YAHUD, West Bank (Reuters) - Abandoned Israeli army bunkers along the Jordan River are providing a lifeline for bats on the endangered species list, researchers say.
 

Israel's Netanyahu praises EU oil sanctions on Iran

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Monday a European Union decision to place sanctions on Iranian oil exports, but said it was unclear if the move could thwart Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
 

Iran slams EU oil embargo and warns could hit U.S.

TEHRAN/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Iran accused Europeans on Monday of waging "psychological warfare" after the EU banned imports of Iranian oil, joining the United States in new sanctions aimed at preventing Tehran from getting nuclear weapons.
 

Iran slams EU oil embargo, warns could hit U.S.

TEHRAN/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Iran accused Europeans on Monday of waging "psychological warfare" after the EU banned imports of Iranian oil, and U.S. President Barack Obama said Washington would impose more sanctions to address the "serious threat presented by Iran's nuclear program."
 

Israel frees 550 Palestinians in Shalit swap

RAMALLAH/GAZA (Reuters) - Israel released 550 Palestinian prisoners Sunday in the second stage of a deal with Hamas that brought home soldier Gilad Shalit after five years of captivity in the Gaza Strip.
 

Israel frees 550 Palestinians in Shalit swap

RAMALLAH/GAZA (Reuters) - Israel released 550 Palestinian prisoners Sunday in the second stage of a deal with Hamas that brought home soldier Gilad Shalit after five years of captivity in the Gaza Strip.
 

Israel frees 550 Palestinians in Shalit swap

RAMALLAH/GAZA (Reuters) - Israel released 550 Palestinian prisoners Sunday in the second stage of a deal with Hamas that brought home soldier Gilad Shalit after five years of captivity in the Gaza Strip.
 

Israel frees 550 Palestinians in Shalit swap

RAMALLAH/GAZA (Reuters) - Israel released 550 Palestinian prisoners Sunday in the second stage of a deal with Hamas that brought home soldier Gilad Shalit after five years of captivity in the Gaza Strip.