The crossroads of three great religions, Jerusalem has been fought over for centuries. This is the Holy Land. Whether you’re a pilgrim or a tourist or a little of both, Israel offers a world of memorable experiences.
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Palestinian democracy activist Dr. Mustafa Barghouti and American Jewish activist Anna Baltzer come together on The Daily Show to talk politics with Jon.
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Watch the full show from Tuesday, November 3: Afghan President Hamid Karzai pledges to clean up corruption; British soldier dismantles dozens of roadside bombs before he is killed by one; robust reporting in the Philippines can lead to death; and fencing in Togo.
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Israeli commandos seized a ship Wednesday that defense officials said was carrying hundreds of tons of weapons from Iran bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah guerrillas _ the largest arms shipment Israel has ever commandeered. (Nov. 4) ... "israel arms-boat" israeli commandos seize hezbollah-bound ship
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Israeli authorities have arrested a Jewish-American extremist suspected of carrying out a series of high-profile hate crimes, security officials said. (Nov. 2)
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton defended the US stance toward Israeli settlement building to worried Arab allies, saying Washington does not accept the legitimacy of the West Bank enclaves. (Nov. 4)
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Israel to make a new push to resume stalled Mideast peace talks. In a joint news conference, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he’s eager for advancement. (Oct. 31) ... clinton israel relaunch peace
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