The socio-economic situation in Israel and the challenges the new government will be forced to confront should be at the forefront of the national agenda.This problematic situation was the subject of discussion at a recent event organized by the Center for Social Justice and The Forum for Social Responsibility that focused on the Social Agenda of the Israeli Government. Itzhak Herzog, Minister of Welfare explained to Infolive.tv.09/25/08 A special series on Infolive.tv. People from all walks of life and origins, speak to Infolive.tv about how they feel as an Israeli, and what Israel means to them. 09/25/08 On the eve of the high holidays in Israel, shoppers in the Bet Shemesh area near Jerusalem were eager to go to the town's shopping center to take care of all those last minute needs before Rosh Hashana starts on Monday evening. 09/25/08 Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly, President Shimon Peres lashed out at Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, calling him a disgrace to Islam and a disgrace to the United Nations, and its basic principles and values. 09/25/08 A bomb scare on an El Al flight from Paris ended safely on Wednesday evening, after the plane escorted by two Israeli Air Force jets landed safely at Ben Gurion Airport. A short time after the plane took off from Paris, French authorities received information that a bomb had been placed on board the plane and immediately alerted Israel. 09/24/08 Seven members of an east Jerusalem terror cell responsible for shooting attacks in which two policemen were killed earlier this year, have been arrested by the Shin Bet and Jerusalem Police. All cell members are holders of Israeli identity cards that allows them unrestricted travel in Israel. 09/24/08 Nir Barkat, the city's secular mayoral candidate, is confident that under his command, Jerusalem will offer job opportunities and affordable housing, a better and improved education system - a city that will lure back the thousands of young residents who have fled the capital. Infolive.tv met with Barkat, a man with a vision who believes he has the answers. 09/24/08 Former Beatle and famous singer/songwriter Sir Paul McCartney landed in Israel Tuesday night ahead of Thursday's concert at Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park. McCartney, who arrived on board a private jet with his band and accompanying staff, is staying at the Dan Hotel in Tel Aviv. Mid day Wednesday, McCartney ventured outside his room, met with a few reporters and photographers before leaving for rehearsals at the Park.09/24/08 |
Thursday, 25 September 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Barak Says All Options Concerning Iran Should Be Left On The Table Including Military Options
A day after the United Nations General Assembly applauded Iranian President Ahmadinejad for his speech before the assembly in which he rebuked America and declared that “the Zionist regime is on a definite slope to collapse," President Shimon Peres told the same assembly that Ahamdinejad is a disgrace to Islam and the entire world. According to Labor Party leader Ehud Barak a military strike on Iran appears to be closer then ever.09/25/08
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