Israel approves gas export deal with Jordan

Israel approves gas export deal with Jordan

(VOVworld) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Minister Silvan Shalom authorized an agreement Thursday to convey Tamar reservoir gas to two Jordanian companies
US, Israel on the verge of a break-up

US, Israel on the verge of a break-up

(VOVworld) – Long-standing relations between the US and Israel may be about to break. Washington announced Thursday that it will “re-evaluate” the bilateral ties and publicly warned of the...
No Obama-Netanyahu meeting during March visit

No Obama-Netanyahu meeting during March visit

(VOVworld) – The White House says US President Barack Obama will not meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when the Israeli leader visits Washington in early March to speak to a...
Israel freezes Palestine tax funds over ICC bid

Israel freezes Palestine tax funds over ICC bid

(VOVworld) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to delay the transfer of monthly tax revenues to the Palestinians in retaliation for their application to join the International Criminal Court,...
Israeli Prime Minister sacks key cabinet members

Israeli Prime Minister sacks key cabinet members

(VOVworld) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Tuesday for an early election after sacking two senior cabinet ministers from his divided government: Finance Minister Yair Lapid and Justice Minister Tzipi...
Iran, P5+1 extend nuclear talks to 2015

Iran, P5+1 extend nuclear talks to 2015

(VOVworld) – Iran and the P5+1 have extended talks for a comprehensive agreement on Iran's nuclear program until July, 2015, after failing to meet a Monday deadline
Israel reopens Gaza border crossings

Israel reopens Gaza border crossings

(VOVworld) - Israel announced the reopening of two border crossings with Gaza that it had closed over the weekend, an army spokeswoman said on Monday