British company, Israel, Palestinians in talks over Gaza gas field (Calcutta News)
BG Group, the British gas producer, has resumed talks with Israel over developing a gas field off the coast of Gaza, reviving plans to exploit the territory’s only significant energy resource.

Bank of Israel: 'Media attacks are deceptive and false' (Haaretz Daily)
The Bank of Israel responded to three different reports in the media at the end of last week by saying that for the past three years it has been undergoing a process of reforms.

Israel, Syria continue indirect negotiations this week (Khaleej Times)
DAMASCUS - Israel and Syria are to continue their indirect peace negotiations this coming week in Istanbul, it was announced Saturday in Damascus.

Belarusian Christians pray for Israel (JTA)
Belarusian Protestants celebrated the 60th anniversary of Israel with prayer. and for peace in Israel. "The Bible says that every Christian has to pray for Israel and the Jewish people," Protestant priest Oleg Akulenko told the Belarusian news agency BelaPAN.

Israel, Syria continue indirect negotiations this week (EARTHtimes.org)
Damascus - Israel and Syria are to continue their indirect peace negotiations this coming week in Istanbul, it was announced Saturday in Damascus. This fourth round of negotiations is to cover how the two formal enemy states can move on from the phas...

Canadian student faces deportation from Israel following protest (CBC Ottawa)
A Canadian student who took part in a protest against the security wall Israel's building in the West Bank has been arrested and faces deportation from the Jewish state.

Israel's Debate Over an Iran Strike (Time Magazine)
Mindful of political realities, Israel is likely to follow Washington's lead on the nuclear standoff. But that doesn't mean it's happy about Bush's change of heart

Miliband warns Israel against plans to build new settlements (The Herald)
Britain urged Israel yesterday to abandon plans to build more homes in Palestinian territory, insisting they presented an obstacle to peace.

Israel: Road Map or Bulldozer Map? (World Headlines)
Palestinian journalists and writers seem to have found it difficult to address the current trend of bulldozer attacks in Israel. The piece of construction equipment appears to have joined our national conflict as a new weapon in the hands of Palestinians working inside Israel.

Obama Needs to be More Than Israel's Champion in Middle East (New America Media)
Obama's trip to the Middle East might have reinforced his stature as a possible President. But if he really wants peace there he is going to have to do more than establish his credentials as a solid supporter of Israel.