IDF Chief to Haaretz: I do not believe Iran will decide to develop nuclear weapons ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Haaretz by Amos Harel - April 25, 2012 - 12:00am "If Iran goes nuclear it will have negative dimensions for the world, for the region, for the freedom of action Iran will permit itself," Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz told Haaretz in an Independence Day interview. » Read more

Israel Releases Palestinian Protest Leader ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press by Amy Teibel - April 25, 2012 - 12:00am JERUSALEM — Activists say an Israeli military court has ordered the release of a prominent Palestinian protest leader. The European Union and rights group Amnesty International had condemned the detention of Bassem al-Tamimi because he was charged based on evidence obtained through confessions extracted by interrogating children. Activist Jonathan Pollak says Al-Tamimi was freed late Tuesday evening. He had been held since March 2011 on charges of inciting youths to throw rocks at Israeli soldiers and organizing demonstrations against Israeli activities in the West Bank. » Read more