Development denied by prime minister’s spokesman; report indicates Abbas ready to acknowledge Israel as a Jewish state

As part of Ramadan initiative, Arab emirate to pay participants for every kilo shed

Bloomberg: A 4-mile-deep well off the Mediterranean coast could yield a huge supply

Soldatenkaffee displays Nazi military memorabilia and waiters dress like SS troopers; ‘I’m a businessman, not a politician,’ says owner

Amid much speculation over new negotiations, Palestinian source says Abbas ready to initially put aside demands for prisoner release and settlement freeze

Security money for Israel remains intact under House appropriations bill, but strings attached to Palestinian and Egyptian aid

Addressing Polish ban, spokesperson calls it an important aspect of practice for Jews and Muslims, protected under US religious freedoms

Ynet News: Western sources say Dead Sea hotels, more work permits for Israel, and natural gas explorations among other economic incentives PA demands