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ISRAEL

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 12, 2016
Divisions weaken Palestinians
There can never be a free Palestine without Palestinians first freeing themselves of the factional strife that weakens them.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Aug 12, 2016
Playoff MVP Ravenel to join Israel's Maccabi Haifa
After being named playoff MVP in May and helping the Ryukyu Golden Kings secure their fourth championship in the bj-league's 11th and final season, Evan Ravenel is taking his hoop talents to Israel.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 8, 2016
Israel's government hawks and military doves
Those who lead Israel's defense establishment often come to consider peace with the Palestinians necessary, yet the government shows no interest in pursuing a permanent settlement.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 5, 2016
The Palestinian incentive program for killing Jews
The killers of Israeli Jews are considered 'martyrs' and their families are paid for the service these murderers have done for the Palestinian cause.
JAPAN
Jul 1, 2016
Japan, Israel defense officials eye joint research on drones, unmanned fighters: sources
The defense authorities of Japan and Israel are making preparations toward initiating joint research on unmanned surveillance airplanes, Japanese government sources and bilateral diplomatic sources said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 26, 2016
U.S. may stop subsidizing Israeli defense firms
U.S. President Barack Obama would like to phase out the agreement that allows Israel to spend 26 percent of U.S. annual aid at home.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 26, 2016
Israel uses water as weapon against Palestinians
Palestinians are turning to the Salat Al-Istisqa, or the 'Prayer for Rain,' more than ever as Israel curtails the water supply.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 21, 2016
Israeli prophet of freedom gives in to reality
Noted Soviet dissident Natan Sharansky says Israel's cooperation with Egyptian leader Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in the Sinai is a matter of physical survival.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 23, 2016
Can France foster Mideast peace?
France deserves applause for its brave effort to revive the Middle East peace process, but success will require more than courage.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2016
Yamanashi camps bring together Israeli, Palestinian students
Mari Murahashi, 50, has spent the last nine years bringing together Israeli and Palestinian students at camps in Japan. She sees it as a small step toward mutual understanding.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 24, 2016
Aichi-based Sun's Israeli unit helping FBI crack iPhone: report
Israel's Cellebrite, a provider of mobile forensic software, is helping the Federal Bureau of Investigation's attempt to unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino, California, shooters, the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported on Wednesday.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 2, 2016
U.S. should stop subsidizing bad Israeli policies
Israel, which spends heavily both to expand state regulation and occupy Palestinian lands, doesn't need American support.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 9, 2016
Palestinian attacks wound Israel's reputation
The latest round of Palestinian violence with is costing Israel far more than the human toll.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 4, 2016
As Japan sizes up online menace, Israel offers its expertise in cybersecurity
Military necessity has given Israel a world lead in cybersecurity technology, and Japan's public and private sectors are taking notice. Although the nations' geopolitical situations are sharply different, cybersecurity concerns have been growing for Japan and it lacks immediate answers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Feb 1, 2016
Women to be able to pray at Western Wall as Israel approves mixed-sex site
The Israeli government approved on Sunday the creation of a mixed-sex plaza at Jerusalem's Western Wall to accommodate Jews who contest Orthodox curbs on worship by women there.
WORLD
Jan 29, 2016
U.S., British spies hacked Israeli Air Force, say reports citing Snowden
The United States and Britain have monitored secret sorties and communications by Israel's air force in a hacking operation dating back to 1998, according to documents attributed to leaks by former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 18, 2016
Israel pays close attention to Putin, with good reason
Israel's interests vis-a-vis Russia run wide and deep, and are impossible for Jerusalem to ignore.
JAPAN / History
Jan 12, 2016
Japanese archaeologists in Israel hunting for biblical city of Anaharath
An archaeological survey led by researchers from Tenri University is underway in Israel to locate Anaharath, a city mentioned in the Old Testament.
WORLD
Dec 30, 2015
U.S. spying reportedly included Israeli phone calls with U.S. lawmakers
The U.S. National Security Agency's foreign eavesdropping included phone conversations between top Israeli officials and U.S. lawmakers and American-Jewish groups, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing current and former U.S. officials.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 28, 2015
Retaliation 'coming' against Zionists, Hezbollah leader warns Israel over militant's Syria airstrike death
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah group said on Sunday that Israel miscalculated by killing prominent militant Samir Qantar in Syria last week, saying that retaliation for his death was inevitable, whatever the consequences.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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