News from Jerusalem

Deputy FM calls for Palestinians to resume direct peace talks.
Warns that Iran will continue to con world over nuclear weapons.
Continued peaceful relations with Egypt important for region.

Whatever side you are, or aren’t, on and whether you never think about these issues or are an impassioned activist, there are three fundamental issues about Israel, its enemies, and the Middle East that tie the narrative into knots.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov issued a strong warning against a military attack on Iran Monday, April 2„ saying that a pre-emptive strike would violate international law.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov issued a strong warning against a military attack on Iran Monday, April 2„ saying that a pre-emptive strike would violate international law.

Iran remains isolated, refuses to cooperate with nuclear inspectors.
Iranian nuclear negotiator: inspections only if sanctions lifted.

Iran executed one citizen per day in 2011, according to a report published Tuesday by Amnesty International. Among the crimes punishable by death are adultery and sodomy.

World leaders concerned about nuclear terrorism.
Nuclear development by Iran, North Korea top agenda.
North Korean satellite launch suspected cover for Iranian missile test.

Although Saudi Arabia had good relations for more than 30 years with Egypt under now-ousted President Hosni Mubarak, the kingdom is warily watching political developments in Cairo as the Muslim Brotherhood shows increasing strength

The Islamic regime in Tehran was not satisfied with the public support the Iranian Jewish community was forced to confer on the Global March for a Palestinian Jerusalem for which Iran is recruiting Islamists worldwide

Former Intelligence Minister Ali Falahian, Iran’s senior spokesman on sanctions, said Sunday, March 18, that if the US and Europe think they can ignore international law to promote their interests, they should know that Iran will respond in kind everywhere it can.