Churches condemn Israeli security barrier ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press October 25, 2012 - 12:00am JERUSALEM —The heads of Catholic churches in the Holy Land are condemning the route of Israel's security barrier near Bethlehem, saying it affects the livelihood of Christian families there. The churches said in a statement that the barrier would affect the lives of 58 families who live off the land. » Read more

Netanyahu Announces Coalition With a Nationalist Party ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times by Isabel Kershner - October 25, 2012 - 12:00am JERUSALEM — The prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced Thursday that his conservative Likud Party would run on a joint ticket with the nationalist Yisrael Beiteinu Party in January elections. The surprise joining of forces immediately shook up Israel’s political map and was apparently intended to cement Mr. Netanyahu’s chances of leading the next government. » Read more

Israeli Officials Asked to Be Silent on Issue of U.S.-Iran Talks ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times by Jodi Rudoren - October 25, 2012 - 12:00am JERUSALEM — Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent an e-mail on Monday to its embassies and consulates around the world, sharing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration that he had no knowledge about the possibility of bilateral talks between the United States and Iran, and advising others not to speak publicly about the issue. » Read more