Israeli court: Reconsider Gaza student travel ban
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
May 25, 2012 - 12:00am


JERUSALEM — Israel's Supreme Court has ordered the military to reconsider its ban on Gaza residents studying in the West Bank. The court posted its decision Thursday, implying it would order a change. The Israeli military has 45 days to respond. Sari Bashi, head of the Israeli human rights group Gisha who was involved in petitioning the court, said this was the first time such a ruling has been made.


Israel steps up security ties with China
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Josef Federman - May 25, 2012 - 12:00am


JERUSALEM — After a prolonged chill, security ties between Israel and China are warming up. With Israel offering much-needed technical expertise and China representing a huge new market and influential voice in the international debate over Iran's nuclear program, the two nations have stepped up military cooperation as they patch up a rift caused by a pair of failed arms deals scuttled by the U.S.



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