Arieh Cohen

Peretz vs Peres: profound change in Israeli political scene

President Katzav's visit to the Vatican in mid-November is expected to yield developments.

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem appeal to High Court against government refusal of recognition

In his meeting with Israel's Chief Rabbis, Benedict XVI explicitly made reference to Israel's need to fulfil its commitments to the Church. Talks between the two delegations resume on September 22.

The uncertain future of Israel and the Gaza Strip

An Israeli official is in Washington to repair the Israeli – Holy See crisis

Israel's Attack on the Pope Is a Smokescreen for Abandoning Talks with the Holy See

Israeli Foreign Minister launches "violent and vulgar" attack to the Pope

The former Greek-Orthodox Patriarch, Ireneos I, has asked for the cancellation of the naming of the locum tenens and for an injunction against the Synod meeting for the election of a new patriarch.

Palestinian National Authority recognises removal of Irineos

The funeral takes place tomorrow in the Church of the Olivetan Benedictine Abbey of Abou Gosh, the biblical Kiryat Yearim, of which he was superior and founder

AsiaNews correspondent gives us an analysis on the signs of hope and the ambiguities and menaces hanging on the future of the Middle East.