JTA: "Jewish groups ask Obama not to veto settlements resolution"

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Ha'aretz: "'U.K. to consider UN censure of Israel's West Bank settlements'"

Ma'aleh Adumim mayor confident city will remain under Israeli sovereignty in any future peace deal. Peace Now views documents as sign Israel has true peace partner

by Yair Altman

Read the entire article at: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4018222,00.html

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Peace Now Secretary General Yariv Oppenheimer, sharply criticized the settler movement's tree-planting initiative to grab land around existing outposts, Army Radio reported Wednesday.

"The settlers have continued to plant hatred and despair and flagrantly violate the law," Oppenheimer said, adding: "The Prime Minister and the Defense Ministry hold the responsibility for stopping this land plundering during Israel's holidays."

This morning, Hasdei Me'ir, followers of the deceased Rav Kahane, announced their intention to plant 20,000 fruit trees surrounding their outposts in the West Bank.

By Ron Kampeas

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"The cyber worm may have set back Iran's nuclear program, but it is unlikely to alter its nuclear ambitions," said Ori Nir, the spokesman for Americans for Peace Now. "In order to introduce real change, the U.S. and its international allies must change the manner in which they deal with Iran and start to comprehensively engage with Tehran."

Read the entire article: http://www.jta.org/news/article/2011/01/18/2742605/do-stuxnet-revelations-allow-breathing-room-or-create-more-pressure-on-iran

Under Likud MK Danny Danon's proposal, public petitioners to the High Court of Justice would have to state whether they receive any funding from foreign sources, and if so, for what purpose

By Chaim Levinson

Peace Now Secretary General Yariv Oppenheimer, one of the leading figures behind setting up the coalition... "This is a time of emergency not only for left wingers, but for everyone who is concerned about Israeli democracy and the freedom to think and voice opinions."

After a tumultuous and highly vocal deliberation, the Knesset has voted, by a large majority, to establish a parliamentary commission of inquiry to investigate the activity of leftist organizations aimed against IDF soldiers.

See excerpts and links to:

Israel Hayom: "Knesset Votes to Form Inquiry Commission to Investigate Human Rights Organizations">
Ha'aretz: "Leftist groups: 'Witch hunt' against us will destroy democracy in Israel"
JTA: "Rethink probe of groups, AJC urges Knesset"
YNET: "MK Ben-Ari: Eradicate treacherous leftists"
YNET: "Machsom Watch: Probe MK Ben-Ari for incitement"

Israel begins razing East Jerusalem landmark -- Shepherd Hotel in Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood -- to make room for 20 housing units designated for Jews.

Peace Now: "Extreme right taking over east Jerusalem like thieves in the night"

Ben Gurion International Airport's wireless service reportedly is blocking travelers from selected left- and right-wing political websites, including that of Peace Now. (UPDATE: changes have been made and as of January 12, the Peace Now website is available for viewing at the airport) Peace Now's Yariv Oppenheimer: "It's regrettable that people leaving Israel should be made to feel as though they were leaving China or North Korea. Only backward countries bar Internet sites expressing political opinions." Also see excerpts and links to: JTA: "Ben Gurion Airport blocking political websites" AFP: "Israel airport wifi blocks political sites"