Israel

The State Prosecutor's Office appealed Thursday to Haifa District Court to outright dismiss the civil suit filed by Rachel Corrie's family against Israel's Defense Ministry for unspecified compensation for their daughter's death.
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Palestinians will not enter into indirect peace talks with Israel until approval to build 1,600 homes in an eastern Jerusalem neighborhood is rescinded.

More than 24 European and Middle Eastern anti-Israel organizations condemned Thursday the opening of H&M;'s flagship store in Israel and called to boycott the clothing chain's stores in Europe in response.
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Ben-Artzi, activist and lecturer on Jewish history and philosophy: Strengthen young people's connection to Jewish heritage to make Israel stronger.

Anti-Israel groups in Europe planning to protest chain's decision to open shops in Israel.

The U.S.-Israel bond is unbreakable, but the United States will keep both sides accountable for their actions, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said.

Toby Willig, past President of Emunah Women: "Jerusalem represents the heart and soul of Israel, but also the heart and soul of the Jewish people"

US vice president delivers warm speech at Tel Aviv University, stresses American commitment to Israel's security, accepts PM's explanation that R. Shlomo construction will only start in a few years.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi was the keynote speaker at a dinner that raised some $$20 million for Israel.

Ramat Shlomo, in the news because of Israel's plans to expand it, is one of several new neighborhoods in the historic Jewish capital.