9 janvier 2008

     A significant majority of Israelis oppose a withdrawal to the 1967 borders, feel that Jerusalem should remain the united capital of the Jewish state and oppose the involvement of Diaspora Jewry in deciding the future of the city, according to a new poll conducted by B'nai Brith on the eve of US President George W. Bush's visit to Israel. The pole found that only 26 percent of Israelis support a withdrawal to the 1967 borders, while 66% oppose such a move. 29% favored a divided Jerusalem as the capital of both... [Lire la suite]

       Palestinians staged protests against George W. Bush in Gaza on Wednesday, underscoring the deep political split with West Bank residents who have welcomed the visit of the US president as an important gesture to the Palestinians. Among those marching was a shadowy al-Qaida-inspired group, which for the first time appeared in public with rifles and rocket-propelled grenade launchers, and uttered vague threats against US targets. Bush arrived in Israel on Wednesday, as part of a three-day visit that also... [Lire la suite]

        "We see a new opportunity for peace here in the Holy Land and for freedom across the region," US President George W. Bush said upon landing in Israel shortly before noon Wednesday, in his first visit to the region since coming into office. Bush shook hands with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and President Shimon Peres as he descended from Air Force One. An honor guard stood to attention as a military band played the American and Israeli national anthems. Speaking at the ceremony, Olmert welcomed... [Lire la suite]

      President Shimon Peres spoke at the State reception given to US President George W. Bush upon his arrival in Israel. "We greet you as a great friend, We embrace you as the leader of a great nation, which once having secured its freedom Never tired of providing it to others. We take your advice to not underestimate the Iranian threat. Iran should not underestimate our resolve for self defense," said Peres. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert spoke at the State reception given to US President George W. Bush... [Lire la suite]

    Amid Israeli security concerns and in an apparent effort by US President George W. Bush to go to Riyadh next week bearing gifts, the Bush administration has moved up by a day the date on which it will formally notify Congress of plans for a $20 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, The Jerusalem Post has learned. Although the administration had originally planned to inform Congress of the deal on January 15, it will now do so on January 14. Bush, according to officials familiar with the issue, will be in Saudi Arabia on... [Lire la suite]