The differences between Netanyahu and Barak lie at the heart of the debate over how central the Israeli-Palestinian process is to Israel’s diplomatic efforts worldwide.
Around 600 people, including several Belgian political representatives and many Jewish youths, gathered in Brussels on Sunday to express support for Gilad Shalit and his family.
On May 23, pastors, ministers and priests at more than 1,500 churches in all 50 states and over 50 foreign countries will dedicate their Sunday services to teaching the importance of Christian support for Israel.
"For the Sake of Zion," an online petition in support of Israel but critical of its policies, is signed by dozens of prominent American rabbis, judges, writers, academics and philanthropists.
Under deal reached in talks with Turkish and Brazilian leaders, Iran will ship out about 1,200 kg of low-level uranium in exchange for fuel rods containing uranium enriched to higher levels.
