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February 2012 Headlines

Hamas Divided over Unity Deal

The much-touted Palestinian unity deal announced last Monday from Qatar has exposed divisions in Hamas.

Israel: 'Credible' Military Option Needed against Iran

Several senior Israeli political and military leaders have spoken out publicly in recent days about the need for a credible military threat against Iran.

Israeli PM 'Agreed' to Wait for Sanctions to Work

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to allow more time for economic sanctions against Iran to take their toll.

Jewish Extremists Suspected in Monastery Attack

Authorities suspect Jewish extremists are responsible for the desecration of a Greek Orthodox monastery in Jerusalem.

Strike Grounds 4,000 Travelers at Ben Gurion

Thousands of travelers were stranded for six hours on Wednesday as staff at Ben Gurion International Airport outside Tel Aviv went on strike.

Strike or Sanctions? Leaders Debate How to Handle Iran

Will the sanctions be enough to stop Iran's nuclear program? Or is a military strike the only option?

Israeli PM: Hamas Deal Makes Peace Impossible

The Israeli-Palestinian negotiating process may have suffered its final blow this week.

Archaeologists Discover Jonah-Era Wall

Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologists uncovered foundation walls dating to the late 8th and early 7th centuries BC, when the prophet Jonah lived.

P.A. Leader Abbas to Head Interim Unity Gov't.

P.A. President Mahmoud Abbas agreed to head up an interim Hamas-Fatah unity government.

IDF Appoints New Air Force Commander

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak approved the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Amir Eshel as the new air force commander.

Israel, Iran Saber-Rattling Has World on Alert

Many global leaders fear an Israeli strike on Iran could set off war, terrorism, and global economic havoc.

The Mideast Peace Process a Deception?

Diplomats have tried to bring about peace in the Middle East for decades. Now, a new book asks if there's really a "peace process" going on at all.

IAF Strikes Terror Sites after Rocket Fire

IAF pilots scored direct hits on two weapons depots, a weapons manufacturing plant and three smuggling tunnels in Gaza Thursday night.

Hamas Blames Fatah for Cancelling Cairo Mtg

Hamas blamed Fatah for cancelling Thursday's meeting in Cairo on implementing the unity government.

Gaza Arabs Attack UN Convoy

Palestinians pelted the convoy of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with rocks, shoes and sticks as it entered the Gaza Strip Thursday.

IDF Intel Chief: 200,000 Missiles Aimed at Israel

Israel Defense Forces Intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi said more than 200,000 missiles are aimed at every part of the Jewish state.

Netanyahu Easily Wins Likud Primary

With 85 percent of the ballots counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won at least 75 percent of the vote in Tuesday's Likud party primaries.

PA to Consult with Arab League Again

The Palestinian Authority said they will consult with the Arab League on alternative ways to establish a state.