Israel has acceded to American demands by pledging to coordinate its moves on Iran with Washington and not surprise the United States with military action. During a trip to Jerusalem earlier this week, CIA chief Leon Panetta informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that U.S. President Barack Obama demanded that Israel not launch a surprise attack on Iran. The message expressed concern that Israel would cause an escalation in the region and undermine Obama’s efforts to improve relations with Tehran. Full Story : Haaretz.com…..
Arab leaders have failed to agree on a specific mechanism to support reconstruction in Gaza following Israel’s offensive there, despite vowing to provide Gazans with “all forms of support”. Full Story : Aljazeera………
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The main UN compound in Gaza was in flames today after being struck by Israeli artillery fire, and a spokesman said that the building had been hit by shells containing the incendiary agent white phosphorus. Full Story : Timesonline……..
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Gulf Arab states will maintain their 2010 deadline for a single currency, the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has said. Full Story : Aljazeera.net……
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