Daily Archives: May 19, 2009

Efforts Underway For Israeli PM’s Wife, US First Lady To Meet

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aides have been busy trying to arrange a meeting between his wife, Sara, and first lady Michelle Obama. Mrs. Netanyahu said she has been interested in having such a meeting, but...

Israel’s Tourism Ministry Targets Christians

Following the Papal visit, the Israeli Tourism Ministry has announced that it is launching comprehensive marketing activities via the Israel Government Tourist Offices overseas to promote Christian tourism to Israel. The Israel Government Tourist Offices,...

Netanyahu Jockeys For Position With Obama

President Barack Obama answers a reporter’s question as he meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House yesterday. (Charles Dharapak/Associated Press) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President...

Poll: Most Israeli Arabs Reject Israel As A Jewish State

A new Haifa University poll shows only 41 percent of Israel’s Arab citizens - who constitute 1.4 million of the nation’s 7 million population - recognize its right to exist as a Jewish democratic...