Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day. Part of this analysis extracts entities and entity related information from clusters of stories.The selection and placement of stories are determined automatically by a computer program. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/791.htmlenhttp://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/police-recommend-indicting-sharon-brothers-for-fraud-1.296628?localLinksEnabled=falsehttp://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/police-recommend-indicting-sharon-brothers-for-fraud-1.296628?localLinksEnabled=falseAttorney General Yehuda Weinstein and State Prosecutor Moshe Lador are to decide in the coming months whether to adopt the police recommendation. The recommendation was made a few weeks ago, Haaretz learned yesterday, following an investigation that began in 2002, after a friend of the Sharon....Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200haaretz-32aadd295483d8a9acf8517b8eb0d7ffhaaretzenhttp://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?ID=178410http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?ID=178410The Supreme Court on Monday recommended that the State Prosecutor’s office reexamine its decision to close an investigation against former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in the Cremieux affair, pending a ruling on the connection of top Jerusalem city officials to the allegation.Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200jpost-9eb5af4418eae1d7d8ff488b78af8886jpostenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0415/breaking40.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0415/breaking40.htmlFormer Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is suspected of taking bribes in a growing Jerusalem corruption case, police said today.Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-5acd13c4ee32fb805629da76f4fcea98irishtimesenhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3872269,00.htmlhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3872269,00.htmlLieutenant-General Gabi Ashkenazi to end tenure as chief of staff in February 2011 after a four-year stint. Defense minister to start reviewing candidates for post in coming monthsTue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200yediotaharonot-e283e3a60f6519b4a84c55515cd9c57byediotaharonotenhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/30/world/middleeast/30israel.html?partner=rss&emc=rsshttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/30/world/middleeast/30israel.html?partner=rss&emc=rssThe letter was the first official response to a harshly critical U.N. study called the Goldstone report.Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100IHT-3c25e081fdd0acc1f50bf31ae407cfe7IHTenhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3839634,00.htmlhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3839634,00.htmlThe Knesset House Committee is discussing the matter of Balad MK Said Naffaa's parliamentary immunity, following Attorney General Menachem Mazuz's decision to file charges of contacting a foreign agent and visiting an enemy state against the MK. Mazuz is taking part in the committee's discussions.Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100yediotaharonot-30c9e0a8d1153543f6015f560ad56f39yediotaharonotenhttp://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=36712http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=36712Several symbolic or rhetorical gestures in recent weeks indicate that the European Union wants at least to raise its voice and its profile on Arab-Israeli peace-making. But to have impact it must transcend verbal commitments or admonitions and venture into the realm of actions and sanctions, argues Rami G.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100middle-east-online_en-22127686414d0bdf0ae2fdd920b2c8a6middle-east-online_enenhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/middleeast/2010/01/201011354722296511.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/middleeast/2010/01/201011354722296511.htmlProtest still stands over TV show and Ankara's actions, Israeli deputy foreign minister says.Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100aljazeera-en-b7fb786468d78c6ed0865a310de7a8bfaljazeera-enenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/6720164/Israel-braced-for-fight-with-Right-over-Jewish-settlements.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/6720164/Israel-braced-for-fight-with-Right-over-Jewish-settlements.htmlIsrael is bracing itself for a potentially violent confrontation with its Right-wing fringe after Jewish settlers openly defied government orders to halt construction in the occupied West Bank for a third day on Thursday.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-3ace78735adb96a31f73d4a5b190add4telegraphenhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/BejISwzf6qw/la-fg-israel-settlements26-2009nov26,0,4911885.storyhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/BejISwzf6qw/la-fg-israel-settlements26-2009nov26,0,4911885.storyThe 10-month hiatus in building new homes for Jewish settlers is aimed, the Israeli prime minister says, at restarting peace talks with the Palestinians, who say his move falls short. Israel imposed a 10-month moratorium Wednesday on approvals for new homes in Jewish settlements across the West Bank.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100latimes-962cedb977e4e2af95415902af745c57latimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8310252.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8310252.stmThe UN Human Rights Council is to vote on whether to endorse a report critical of Israel's conduct in Gaza.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-6219d4406b3a157a16ae4aaa931af17fbbcenhttp://www.voanews.com/english/2009-10-05-voa44.cfm?rss=europehttp://www.voanews.com/english/2009-10-05-voa44.cfm?rss=europeVice PM Moshe Ya'alon turned down invitation to Jewish charity fundraiser after legal advisers warned he faced possible war crime chargesMon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200voanews-4923d99a4e6f07c6a320c76d9458102bvoanewsenhttp://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L4508674.htmhttp://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L4508674.htm04 Oct 2009 06:18:12 GMT Source: Reuters (Adds Netanyahu procedures completed, results normal) JERUSALEM, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent medical tests on Sunday and was expected to resume normal ...Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200alertnet-1378040cc8970fdeed561de3ce74a1b1alertnetenhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10846/s/651d886/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Cnewspaper0Cworld0C20A0A90C0A9260C1224255282560A0Bhtml/ia1.htmhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10846/s/651d886/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Cnewspaper0Cworld0C20A0A90C0A9260C1224255282560A0Bhtml/ia1.htmFORMER ISRAELI prime minister Ehud Olmert has gone on trial on corruption charges, vowing to prove his innocence.Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-aecb4fada9214404429affc5d9875056irishtimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8274116.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8274116.stmThe trial of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert begins, with the prosecution alleging a number of cases of corruption.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-93b7e0ebc49951725e7af8020fe50eb1bbcenhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/24/world/main5334512.shtmlhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/24/world/main5334512.shtmlAnalysis: Attempt to Relaunch Negotiations May Cement Israeli Intransigence, Exacerbate Palestinian WeaknessThu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200CBSnews-9fefe844bb73c081c5d4d7fe1ed294f8CBSnewsenhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3780920,00.htmlhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3780920,00.htmlAttorney General Menachem Mazuz cites lack of evidence as reason for dropping 2007 investigation into alleged improprieties by transportation minister during his time in Agriculture MinistryWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200yediotaharonot-d16874ac400af59c978c3eea39e51e30yediotaharonotenhttp://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/world/09-former-israeli-pm-olmert-indicted-for-corruption--szh-09http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/world/09-former-israeli-pm-olmert-indicted-for-corruption--szh-09Ehud Olmert becomes the first ex-premier to face criminal charges, months after investigations forced him to resign.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200dawn-a5bb7d8f3f33cdbfc90254d29490575fdawnenhttp://www.euronews.net/2009/08/30/former-israeli-pm-charged-with-corruption/http://www.euronews.net/2009/08/30/former-israeli-pm-charged-with-corruption/The former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been formally charged with corruption. He is accused of taking cash from an American businessman…Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-9a7efb54f991adb5b73bdf232e747795euronews-enenhttp://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1249418568905http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1249418568905File alleging former PM took NIS 1 million bribe for assisting interest groups closed for lack of sufficient evidence.Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200jpost-37f75046361723148bb3c3bf3bc73d64jpostenhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3757290,00.htmlhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3757290,00.htmlAttorney General Menachem Mazuz's office has announced that it was denying an appeal by former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's attorneys, who requested he be granted a hearing before an objective source not involved in his case. "This is another transparent stage in the attempts at postponement you....Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200yediotaharonot-8d0231c156df56743256a9517c99083byediotaharonotenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090803/wl_time/08599191443100http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090803/wl_time/08599191443100Time.com - Echoing the sequence of events that led to the ouster of Ehud Olmert, Israeli investigators have urged the indictment of Avigdor LiebermanTue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-cd2b1d01132a108f77b65d722fa4975anews-yahooenhttp://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSTRE5721KN20090803?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewshttp://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSTRE5721KN20090803?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsJERUSALEM (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Monday he would quit if Israel's attorney-general adopted a police recommendation to indict him on corruption charges.Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200reuters-15d1cc30e23ba199864a1d6ef703f34areutersenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/934b59ba-7f8f-11de-85dc-00144feabdc0.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/934b59ba-7f8f-11de-85dc-00144feabdc0.htmlIsraeli police have recommended that Avigdor Lieberman, the country’s ultra-nationalist foreign minister, be indicted on charges including bribery and ­money laundering. A police statement on Sunday said a recommendation had been submitted to the office of Menachem Mazuz, Israel’s attorney-general,....Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200ft-527703e7f344de6697f9b05868349b21ftenhttp://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1246443856806http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1246443856806Investigators: ex-PM improperly appointed friends, granted benefits; Mazuz closes Cremieux case.Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200jpost-4470e9d1997d31e0880231e7654712cajpostenhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3747993,00.htmlhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3747993,00.htmlAttorney General Menachem Mazuz wrote former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's attorneys. In the letter, Mazuz informed the lawyers no indictment will be filed against the ex-PM for now in connection with the double-billing Rishon Tours affair, as he views the three cases Olmert is involved in as one affair.Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200ynetnews-6d4ccbe78b29b62ac8565c471d3b9973ynetnewsenhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3745862,00.htmlhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3745862,00.htmlThe Jerusalem District Prosecutor's Office informed Rachel Raz-Risbi who was served as former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's foreign relations coordinator, that an indictment would be filed against her in the Rishon Tours corruption affair. The prosecution said it did not accept Raz-Risbi's arguments stated in her hearing.Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200yediotaharonot-151518373b6d138a9caff3ae685e5360yediotaharonotenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/palestinian+woman+accused+of+spying/3198962http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/palestinian+woman+accused+of+spying/3198962Updated on 07 June 2009 Source PA News A Palestinian woman could face the death penalty after prosecutors charged her with spying for Israel, court officials have said. Palestinian men have been convicted of collaborating with Israel, but few women have been charged before.Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-3fe7ce65b88abc099fb7e7d173fde2b0channel4newsenhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3722321,00.htmlhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3722321,00.htmlFormer Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has decided to withdraw a petition filed with the High Court of Justice in regards to delaying a hearing he is slated to undergo, after Supreme Court judges recommended to his lawyer to annul the request. Following the decision, Olmert's lawyers and Attorney General....Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200ynetnews-68d3e2631ca334ad9a52021ce2ea33c5ynetnewsenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c198813a-4961-11de-9e19-00144feabdc0.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c198813a-4961-11de-9e19-00144feabdc0.htmlIsrael’s rightwing government has become embroiled in fresh controversy, over a draft law that would ban the country’s Arab minority from commemorating the mass exodus of Palestinians from their homes and villages during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. The draft bill would make it a criminal offence –....Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200ft-67b36c3e93260f99a6783a7a6c7d69beftenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/former+israeli+president+on+trial/3145097http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/former+israeli+president+on+trial/3145097Updated on 14 May 2009 Source PA News Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav has gone on trial accused of rape. Katsav arrived at a Tel Aviv court to face charges that he raped a woman who once worked for him, as well as other sex crimes involving two other former employees.Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-d82754f718797313e360b28dcad9489achannel4newsenhttp://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1017958/Labor%27s-budget-%27not-tought-enough%27http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1017958/Labor%27s-budget-%27not-tought-enough%27Treasurer Swan has defended the budget against suggestions forecasts produced by Treasury were too optimistic, after economists and the Liberals slammed it for for sinking the nation deeper into debt.Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200sbs-874551a4622800b7428c3458e04d4b6asbsenhttp://www.euronews.net/2009/05/03/two-dead-as-israel-bombs-gaza-tunnels/http://www.euronews.net/2009/05/03/two-dead-as-israel-bombs-gaza-tunnels/Israeli aircraft have continued to bomb tunnels under the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, killing two Palestinians. They are the first…Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-b89605c098d5f4f1cb860c428d7d3256euronews-enenhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3706869,00.htmlhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3706869,00.htmlAttorney General Menachem Mazus filed his response to former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's appeal to the High Court of Justice, asking that his upcoming hearing next month be postponed. Mazuz said in his response that accepting Olmert's request would mean a prolonged delay in the hearing to an unknown date.Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200yediotaharonot-87dac4334fbe91505f8e79b5a802cf88yediotaharonotenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0405/breaking20.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0405/breaking20.htmIsrael's attorney-general put former prime minister Ehud Olmert on notice today he was weighing criminal charges against him over suspected corruption during a 2003-2006 term as industry and trade minister.Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-6cb331dc726315b66280281bdd828455irishtimesenhttp://www.thefrontierpost.com/News.aspx?ncat=cn&nid=62&ad=06-04-2009http://www.thefrontierpost.com/News.aspx?ncat=cn&nid=62&ad=06-04-2009PESHAWAR: The World Health Day to be observed on Tuesday (April 7) here also like other parts of the world. The theme for this year was set as ?Save lives, ...Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200TheFrontierPost-en-a3276326df2c86f7941b67a86d69c9d9TheFrontierPost-enenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/30/israeli-army-gaza-shooting-accounts-from-hearsay/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/30/israeli-army-gaza-shooting-accounts-from-hearsay/Citing insufficient evidence and hearsay, the Israeli military on Monday closed an investigation into two cases of alleged killings of Gaza civilians that had caused an uproar in Israel and around the world.Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0200washtimes-e35d22d2b78f7646d516a3fe81d2f6b7washtimesenhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3693341,00.htmlhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3693341,00.htmlKnesset Member Mohammad Barakeh (Hadash) claimed that he was attacked by IDF soldiers in the West Bank city of Hebron. According to the MK, the soldiers shoved him and threw gas and stun grenades toward a group of activists that accompanied him to Hebron's Old City, where they planned to hold a rally.Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100ynetnews-cb50cd58d15fb1874e1873249d9d1d90ynetnewsenhttp://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1237727549779http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1237727549779The police's National Fraud Unit on Thursday advised that not enough evidence had been found to proceed with criminal charges against Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in the 'Cremieux Street' affair. Attorney-General Menahem Mazuz has already announced his intention to indict the prime minister in three....Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100jrep-f9f54f9e93aa3a822d8b4e95e907e880jrepenhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3688078,00.htmlhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3688078,00.htmlAfter meeting with Shalit family, Olmert gives special address to nation to explain failure of talks aimed at releasing abducted soldier: 'Israel's government, as long as it is headed by me, will not agree to Hamas' dictations,' he saysMon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100ynetnews-1a9ca450b79ffeaee34b21ab1a6893dbynetnewsenhttp://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=7140259http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=7140259Israeli police ban Arab cultural events in Jerusalem, soldier marks 1,000 days in captivitySat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100ABCnews-7f911eb3e1473ae66c761f5c14041f77ABCnewsenhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/VyzzMJQIdPc/la-fg-katsav20-2009mar20,0,3683944.storyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/VyzzMJQIdPc/la-fg-katsav20-2009mar20,0,3683944.storyMoshe Katsav has said he wants to go to trial to clear his name. Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav has been indicted on rape and other sexual offense charges.Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100latimes-c3875bc1bd9040fc9cf80cbb339510e7latimesenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bed5ff68-13f6-11de-9e32-0000779fd2ac.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bed5ff68-13f6-11de-9e32-0000779fd2ac.htmlAhmed el-Herish is proud of his new home. Amid a sea of small white tents pitched on a dusty field in the Jabalya refugee camp north of Gaza City, he commands a spacious tarpaulin dwelling with a brand-new double bed, a wardrobe and even a little bathroom that he shares with his bride.Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-3cf40ea6ab8a1809acbec7ec0d7e4a4cftenhttp://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1070705.htmlhttp://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1070705.htmlFormer President Moshe Katsav on Thursday declared that he had not surrendered in the face of rape charges and blasted the handling of an investigation into his alleged sexual offenses. ...Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100haaretz-9e40093506023b25214687943f134f89haaretzenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2009/0309/1224242516739.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2009/0309/1224242516739.htmlISRAEL’S ATTORNEY general announced yesterday that former president Moshe Katsav will be brought to trial for alleged sexual offences, including rape.Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-35311b53bfe98d7f7bf70f37df7dcb59irishtimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7931387.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7931387.stmIsrael's ex-President Moshe Katsav is to be charged with sex offences including rape of a former employee, justice officials say.Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-d138ebe3d3d6968e54b4b6fac0c690adbbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/4H8sE_D0yYI/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/4H8sE_D0yYI/index.htmlIsrael's attorney general says he is considering charging Prime Minister Ehud Olmert with corruption over allegations he illegally received funds from an American businessmen.Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-80280d956a94c247aed65107c8f18887cnnenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090301/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_israel_olmerthttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090301/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_israel_olmertAP - Israel's attorney general said Sunday he is considering indicting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in connection with allegations he unlawfully took cash-stuffed envelopes from a Jewish-American businessman.Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-df80f73d933bcb2753ae609eb317bc79news-yahooenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7849630.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7849630.stmHamas representatives are due to have talks in the Egyptian capital on ways to shore up the fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-f98689f3907fe5bdcf1847832e34510abbcenhttp://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1058569.htmlhttp://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1058569.htmlYisrael Beitenu chairman Avigdor Lieberman on Sunday evening addressed for the first time a police investigation opened this week against him, his daughter, and several of his associates, saying that such investigations are "a tradition for me before elections." ...Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100haaretz-6549b7d276cfc7aaf7d797ef07e90590haaretzenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1126832/Obamas-new-Middle-East-envoy-George-Mitchell-Tony-Blair-job.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1126832/Obamas-new-Middle-East-envoy-George-Mitchell-Tony-Blair-job.html?ITO=1490The appointment of George Mitchell is a move that could put Tony Blair out of a job.Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-14fd1e654ad5c263962e70955a5027f3dailymailenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/Av77KCYSg10/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/Av77KCYSg10/index.htmlJust a few hours before President Barack Obama rode in a triumphal parade from Capitol Hill to the White House, in Gaza City there was another triumphal parade.Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-d72c2f5eec634d5135177887cdbd792dcnnenhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3659609,00.htmlhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3659609,00.htmlThe last of the IDF soldiers left the Gaza Strip Tuesday night with the completion of Operation Cast Lead. The IDF said the forces were deployed outside the Strip and ready for any scenario.Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100ynetnews-4579e3c72dd22575e03099c0d87f8e82ynetnewsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7839863.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7839863.stmBan Ki-moon says he is appalled by Israeli attacks on a UN compound in Gaza after seeing the destruction for himself.Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-c809a88e47575739892c1424bfb44d3fbbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7834255.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7834255.stmIsrael's military carries out 50 air strikes in Gaza overnight, as its cabinet prepares to vote on a proposal for a unilateral ceasefire.Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-c3cedbcf1eb66e4ead42aae7723cbcd4bbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/WPgL2Cfeg5g/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/WPgL2Cfeg5g/index.htmlSporadic fighting continued late into the night Tuesday in Gaza as Israeli troops continued to push into Gaza City. Meanwhile, international efforts to bring an end to the fighting ramped up with the United Nations secretary-general on his way to the region.Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-40a43f3f31042419ff9fcdd5d720d4e1cnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7790449.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7790449.stmPalestinian factions in Gaza say a six-month ceasefire with Israel is unlikely to be renewed after it expires on Friday.Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-12328401461a80cd206c62b0ea31a445bbcenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/97906e52-cbc1-11dd-ba02-000077b07658.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/97906e52-cbc1-11dd-ba02-000077b07658.htmlLibya was the sole hold-out on Tuesday when a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, reinforced for the occasion by the foreign ministers of the US, Russia and the UK, reaffirmed the world body’s commitment to an “irreversible” peace process in the Middle East.Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100ft-60c33279ee7932277f254bdfd4623191ftenhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3637501,00.htmlhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3637501,00.htmlFraud unit investigators question PM for two hours at his Jerusalem residence on Investment Center affairFri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100ynetnews-840da5ef9a1b7b3f1f1059c1efb22154ynetnewsenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081211/wl_mideast_afp/mideastisraelpoliticscorruptionhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081211/wl_mideast_afp/mideastisraelpoliticscorruptionAFP - Israel's caretaker Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is to be questioned again this week, for the 11th time since allegations of graft emerged in May, police said on Thursday.Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-5ce1a5ddd586421850d50cbc5280805enews-yahooenhttp://www.b92.net//eng/news/crimes-article.php?yyyy=2008&mm=12&dd=09&nav_id=55603http://www.b92.net//eng/news/crimes-article.php?yyyy=2008&mm=12&dd=09&nav_id=55603Today marks International Anti-Corruption Day in commemoration of December 9, 2003, when the UN Convention Against Corruption was signed. This year the spotlight is on so-called whistle-blowers, personnel who highlight corruption and other irregularities in the work of the institutions that employ them.Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100b92net_en-3538df9074466d1afa4b64a75b951f44b92net_enenhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3635236,00.htmlhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3635236,00.htmlLikud Chairman Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that if he is elected prime minister he would join forces with the US administration in order to increase the international sanctions on Iran and stop its nuclear armament. Speaking at a conference on the challenges of terror, Netanyahu also addressed....Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100ynetnews-63953e9d61f62664b06ca740c1f10ad8ynetnewsenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081204/wl_mideast_afp/mideastisraelpoliticscorruptionhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081204/wl_mideast_afp/mideastisraelpoliticscorruptionAFP - The Israeli public affairs ministry announced on Thursday it is dropping one of the six graft allegations facing caretaker Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-8cd7ded8b5eb79593c698fbfa700fb6anews-yahooenhttp://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=183569http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=183569BEIT-UL-MOQADDAS (AP) – Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni on Thursday called on the country's embattled prime minister to step down immediately in light of growing signs that he will soon be indicted on corruption charges. The announcement came a day after Israel's attorney general said he was....Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100tehrantimes-85b5985fba65c70333add5b0d356b46etehrantimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7751933.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7751933.stmThe leader of Israel's governing Kadima Party, Tzipi Livni, calls on PM Ehud Olmert to quit after the attorney-general says he may charge him.Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-d559c4f294c2e1211b4868dee50f090ebbcenhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-11/27/content_10418069.htmhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-11/27/content_10418069.htmJERUSALEM, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Attorney General Menachem Mazuz said Wednesday that he is considering indicting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert over a double-billing affair, local media reported. The attorney general also told Olmert's lawyer that the prime minister was welcome to call for a....Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-0276031d9d2beca83ed639d81d7c2212xinhuanet_enenhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3629164,00.htmlhttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3629164,00.htmlKnesset Member Zahava Gal-On, chairwoman of the Meretz faction urged Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to suspend himself in light of Attorney General Menachem Mazuz's decision to file and indictment against him in the Rishon Tours' double-billing affair. "Each day he remains in office is redundant, since....Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100ynetnews-fc8d63c71eba0478c4b477f5e945a171ynetnewsenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/3469836/Israel-decides-to-maintain-Gaza-blockade.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/3469836/Israel-decides-to-maintain-Gaza-blockade.htmlIsrael has pledged to keep up its blockade of Gaza the defence ministry said in a statement after Tel Aviv accused the Islamist Hamas movement of "shattering" a truce with rocket fire.Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-7a2a9dc918c80365581e85491f951e13telegraphenhttp://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1037791.htmlhttp://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1037791.htmlSettlers have three days to evacuate a disputed building in the West Bank town of Hebron, the High Court ruled Sunday. ...Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100haaretz-2eb534bc5109ffbec9606c8511638934haaretzenhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/06/world/main4577364.shtml?source=RSSattr=World_4577364http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/06/world/main4577364.shtml?source=RSSattr=World_4577364U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice all but conceded that an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal by a year-end target is no longer possible.Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100CBSnews-602c8f24db2af76cf4ebb6c8be014f30CBSnewsenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/04/israeli-government-proposes-relocating-outpost-1/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/04/israeli-government-proposes-relocating-outpost-1/The Israeli government on Tuesday proposed uprooting one of the largest West Bank settlement outposts and relocating its residents.Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100washtimes-aa20b0f2565c0e3dd0abd73f5819ae54washtimesenhttp://www.sana.sy/eng/21/2008/11/02/199553.htmhttp://www.sana.sy/eng/21/2008/11/02/199553.htmDamascus, Nov. 2 (SANA) Rapporteur of the Foreign Relations Committee at the European Parliament Veronique De Keyser affirmed on Sunday that Syria has taken many steps recently to help improve the Syrian-European relations and form a clear image of Syria outside, beginning with the visit of....Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100Sana-en-3712cdd22e1d1561180fcb93986e0d34Sana-enenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7701992.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7701992.stmOutgoing Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert wants to resume indirect peace negotiations with Syria, his spokesman says.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-c4590adde223c4d7b5e9cc05e913fc4dbbcen