- FRANCE 24

25/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Racism in Israel: 'the price of incitement'

Violence against African migrants this week in Tel Aviv has sparked angry debate in Israel. Haaretz is accusing members of Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party of "incitement". That - and the latest on the Facebook IPO fiasco - is the focus for this look at the world's papers this Friday 25th May, 2012.

22/05/2012 - WEST BANK

'The Battle of the Empty Stomachs'

Palestinians nicknamed it "the battle of the empty stomachs". For weeks, 1,600 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails refused food and drink in what became the longest ever mass hunger strike. Israel finally capitulated and a deal was reached, allowing those in isolation back onto the general wards, and visas for those family members wishing to visit from Gaza. In exchange, prisoners agreed not to carry out "security activities" such as recruiting for terrorist missions.

09/05/2012 - ISRAEL

The reasons behind Israel’s new unity government

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called off elections after striking an unexpected deal with the country’s top opposition party. Professor Abraham Diskin told France 24 that the move is unlikely to have international repercussions.

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08/05/2012 - ISRAEL

Netanyahu forms surprise coalition, cancels elections

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (pictured) called off early elections Tuesday after striking an unexpected deal with the centrist Kadima party to broaden and stabilise his governing coalition.

06/05/2012 - ISRAEL

Netanyahu calls for early elections in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Sunday for holding early elections, possibly as early as September 4, saying that limiting campaigning to only four months would "ensure political stability".

25/04/2012 - NUCLEAR IRAN - ISRAEL

Iran undecided on nuclear weapons, Israeli officials say

Israel's military chief, Lieutenant General Benny Gantz, said Wednesday that Iran's leadership is "very rational" and unlikely to build an atomic weapon, marking a change in tone from the fiery rhetoric used by PM Benjamin Netanyahu last week.

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23/04/2012 - EGYPT

Egypt halts gas exports to Israel

An Egyptian natural gas holding company has said it will suspend exports to Israel. According to the Egyptian company, Israel hasn't paid its dues in months, an accusation which Israel denies. Many in Egypt have criticised the gas deal - some analysts say the conflict is political, but several Israeli and Egyptian officials have downplayed the political aspect of the crisis.

23/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Bahrain: Shiite opposition ups the ante

They were the real story at the Bahrain Grand Prix. As the glitzy race took place in the Gulf kingdom, thousands of protesters took to the streets demanding change. Next, Egypt stops gas exports to Israel. We look at what lies behind this move. Finally, our correspondent meets with hunger striker Khader Adnan, released after months of detention in Israel.

23/04/2012 - Israel - Egypt

Israel urges Egypt to reconsider cancelled gas deal

Israel on Monday urged Egypt to reinstate a crucial natural gas supply deal that was cancelled over allegations that Israel had not paid its bills. Israel says the cancellation will cause an energy shortage and harm bilateral relations.

17/04/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'He's turning the trial into a malevolent pantomime'

In today's international press - should Andres Behring Breivik be treated like any other defendant, is Israel going overboard in its treatment of pro-Palestinian activists, and how gun manufacturers sell weapons to women.