Israel Economy

Netanyahu Unveils Economic Rescue Plan

Haaretz | Tal Levy | Posted 05.24.2009 | World


Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz unveiled on Thursday a rescue plan for Israel's "plummeting" ecomony. ...

Israeli Parliament Sworn In, President Calls For Peace

The Huffington Post | Catherine Lyons | Posted 03.27.2009 | World


The 18th Knesset was sworn in today in Israel as Benjamin Netanyahu continues to try to form a coalition government. Israeli President Shimon Peres o...

Israel Is About to Make a Misjudgement as Disastrous as Gaza

Johann Hari | Posted 03.08.2009 | World


Johann Hari

In a few days, it looks likely to re-elect Benjamin Netanyahu as Prime Minister once again. This is a man calling for the violent re-occupation of Gaza to "liquidate" its elected government.

Where are the Jews? Why is Israel Missing from the G20?

Adam Hanft | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics


Adam Hanft

Am I the only person wondering why Israel isn't included in the G20? Could it be the extra cost of the Kosher food?