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07VIENNA1350	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: May 22, 2007 [...] The Austrian Press Agency reported yesterday that US Ambassador to Austria Susan McCaw opened the American Corner (ACI) at Innsbruck University's Institute for American Studies on Monday. Austrian Press Agency APA reported on the opening of the American Corner Innsbruck, which aims at "emphasiz [...]	2007-05-22 13:33:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU

07VIENNA1605	AUSTRIAN RESPONSE: JUNE 18-19 GAERC [...] (U) Acting EconPol Counselor delivered reftel points on June 14 to Andreas Riecken, the MFA's European Correspondent. Riecken offered the following observations: 2. (C) Cuba: Riecken does not expect much discussion, as Council Conclusions have already been drafted at the working level. [...]	2007-06-15 14:48:00	Embassy Vienna	CONFIDENTIAL	ENRG ETRD ETTC KPAL PARM PGOV PREL SOCI AU
07VIENNA1640	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: June 19, 2007 [...] Austria's Minister for Education, Claudia Schmied from the Social Democrats, will unveil her plans for a comprehensive school system for 10- to 14-year-old students later today. During a test stage beginning in fall 2008, the comprehensive system will be introduced in five Austrian regions. How [...]	2007-06-19 15:07:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA1666	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: June 21, 2007 [...] EU heads of government are preparing to meet in Brussels today to discuss a treaty to help the union work more effectively. A draft tabled by Germany recommends deep reforms, but not a constitution - an idea rejected by French and Dutch voters two years ago. Whether progress can be made at the [...]	2007-06-21 12:50:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA1693	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: June 22, 2007 [...] As withdrawing from the purchase agreement apparently no longer seems realistic, a further reduction of the number of Eurofighter jets to be acquired is becoming increasingly likely, Austrian media say. According to a new strategy paper by the Austrian armed forces, twelve of the interceptors w [...]	2007-06-25 09:53:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA1790	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: July 05, 2007 [...] Three legal experts appointed by the parliamentary investigative committee looking into the purchase of Eurofighter jets have concluded that Austria did have adequate legal grounds to cancel the original two-billion-Euro contract. The three, Josef Aicher, Andreas Kletecka and Heinz Mayer, said [...]	2007-07-05 13:04:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA1798	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: July 06, 2007 [...] The Austrian Parliament will meet for its last session before the summer recess today. After it concluded the investigation into the purchase of Eurofighter interceptors for Austria's armed forces yesterday, Parliament will now also wrap up the inquiry into Austrian banking practices in connect [...]	2007-07-06 12:32:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA1914	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: July 18, 2007 [...] On the third day of the bank Bawag trial, presiding judge Claudia Bandion-Ortner is expected to question the defendants on how the formerly union-owned bank incurred the vast losses of about 1.4 billion Euros between 1998 and 2000. Yesterday, all nine former bank officials, including ex-CEO Hel [...]	2007-07-19 10:15:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA2071	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: August 3, 2007 [...] The intended implementation of the plan to introduce a minimal social security income is taking shape. According to Minister for Social Affairs, Erwin Buchinger, who presented a report on the current state of the negotiations between the federal government and the provinces the project is makin [...]	2007-08-03 14:35:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA2076	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: August 6, 2007 [...] In an interview with independent daily "Der Standard," Vice Chancellor and Minister of Finance Wilhelm Molterer has expressly rejected the idea of bringing forward the proposed tax reform. He referred in this context to the OeVP goal of uniting "sustainability, tax reform and zero deficit." He [...]	2007-08-06 12:04:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA2082	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: August 7, 2007 [...] All Austrian median continue to report on the trial of nine former managers of bank Bawag, which has entered its fourth week. The key question is why the bank under CEO Helmut Elsner gave co-defendant and former investment banker Wolfgang Floettl hundreds of millions of dollars in additional fu [...]	2007-08-07 11:58:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA231	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: January 31, 2007 [...] Findings by the parliamentary investigative committee, which is looking into the purchase of Eurofighter jets for Austria, have incriminated former Defense Minister Guenther Platter from the OeVP. According to one of the committee's files, Platter had ordered to have part of the jets' acquisiti [...]	2007-02-01 07:13:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO AU OPRC
07VIENNA2340	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: September 05, 2007 [...] No summary [...]	2007-09-05 13:20:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA2428	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: September 18, 2007 [...] Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer is to meet with religious leaders, including leaders from Austria's Islamic Community, today. Talks are aimed at defusing a debate over Islam's presence in the country in the wake of arrests of four suspected Islamist militants in Austria and Canada last week. Gusen [...]	2007-09-18 12:24:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA2456	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: September 20, 2007 [...] The new board of directors of bank Bawag says it will sell the bank's real estate assets, which include the Bawag headquarters in Vienna's first district that is topped off with a large penthouse formerly inhabited by ex-Bawag CEO Helmut Elsner. Other Bawag properties to be sold include the pen [...]	2007-09-20 13:37:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA2838	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: November 21, 2007 [...] All Austrian media report that a new internet video threatening Austria and Germany has surfaced, apparently made by militants associated with the "Global Islamic Media Front" (GIMF),an al Qaeda propaganda group. The video demands that Austria and Germany withdraw their military personnel from [...]	2007-11-21 14:31:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA29	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: January 05, 2007 [...] SPOe boss Alfred Gusenbauer is taking a tough stance towards his party's potential future coalition partner OeVP: Speaking on Thursday, he stressed the Conservatives would have to "budge" on the Eurofighter purchase and university tuition fees, and "think of something other than simply saying n [...]	2007-01-08 07:05:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO AU OPRC
07VIENNA294	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: February 07, 2007 [...] Minister for Economy and Labor Martin Bartenstein announced he is planning to reform the system of care for the elderly. In an interview with independent daily "Der Standard," Bartenstein outlined a new work model for caregivers, similar to that already in existence for household and hospital s [...]	2007-02-07 13:25:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO AU OPRC
07VIENNA3005	SYRAIN PRESIDENT ASAD'S DEC 17 MEETING WITH [...] No summary [...]	2007-12-21 09:38:00	Embassy Vienna	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SY AU
07VIENNA328	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: February 09, 2007 [...] Starting Friday, the SPOe/OeVP coalition will begin working on an extensive reform of state and government which, according to Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer, will be the "core piece" of the grand coalition and is intended for completion in summer. The reform will build on reforms announced and p [...]	2007-02-09 13:48:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO AU OPRC
07VIENNA714	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: March 21, 2007 [...] The SPOe-OeVP coalition will make an effort to settle its ongoing dispute regarding implementation of Kyoto goals at today's Council of Ministers. There has been disagreement on a number of aspects of Austria's planned new climate strategy, including on the SPOe's proposals of holding a climate [...]	2007-03-21 15:27:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO AU OPRC
07VIENNA807	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: March 28, 2007 [...] Gernot and Erika Rumpold, owners of the public relations firm which has been in charge of promoting the Eurofighter, told the parliamentary committee looking into the interceptor purchase deal that it was "not uncommon" for a press conference to cost 96,000 Euros, which the committee has called [...]	2007-03-28 14:36:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA832	AUSTRIA ON THE MARCH 30-31 FOREIGN MINISTERS [...] (SBU) EconPolCouns delivered reftel points on March 29 to Anreas Riecken, the Austrian MFA's European Correspondent. Riecken responded substantively as follows. 2. (C) Western Balkans: The discussion will focus on Kosovo, Riecken said. It is very clear that the EU supports Martti Ahtisa [...]	2007-03-30 08:08:00	Embassy Vienna	CONFIDENTIAL	EUN KPAL PREL XG IS IR ZI AU
07VIENNA891	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: April 03, 2007 [...] Helmut Elsner, one of the chief suspects in the Bawag banking scandal, has begun rehabilitation treatment in a facility in the south of Austria after a heart bypass operation. The former CEO of Bawag is expected to remain in the clinic for at least four weeks, during which time Austrian justice [...]	2007-04-03 14:14:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC PAO AU
07VIENNA909	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: April 04, 2007 [...] Greens MP Werner Kogler says he believes a "network" connecting intermediaries and Austrian ministry officials was set up surrounding the Eurofighter purchase deal, citing specifically two members of the Defense Department's evaluation commission, who entertained close personal ties with interc [...]	2007-04-04 14:28:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC PAO AU
07VIENNA916	AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: April 05, 2007 [...] An improvement of the legal rights of people living in same-sex partnerships in Austria could happen soon - provided the OeVP settles its intra-party disputes over the issue. OeVP secretary general Hannes Missethon suggested on ORF television yesterday that same-sex partnerships could in the fu [...]	2007-04-05 13:17:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC PAO AU
07VIENNA917	PALESTINIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ABU AMR VISITS VIENNA [...] (SBU) In response to an invitation by Austrian Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik, Palestinian National Unity Government (NUG) Foreign Minister Ziad Abu Amr visited Vienna for meetings on April 4. Abu Amr said publicly that Israel is "not ready for serious peace negotiations." At the same tim [...]	2007-04-05 14:58:00	Embassy Vienna	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL IS AU
08ABUDHABI1430	SENATOR BAUCUS'S VISIT TO THE UAE [...] (U) This is a joint Embassy Abu Dhabi - Consulate General Dubai cable. Summary ------- 2. (C) During his December 13-15 visit to the United Arab Emirates, Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and accompanying delegation from the Senate Finance Committee staff met with senior government and financi [...]	2008-12-21 09:17:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON PGOV ETRD ENRG OREP PREL SENV PARM KNNP AE
08ABUDHABI296	MARCH 11 GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE AND MARCH 12 JOINT [...] (S) Summary: Embassy Abu Dhabi looks forward to the March 11 Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) and March 12 Joint Military Commission (JMC) as opportunities to renew our mutual commitment to shared strategic goals with the UAE, to remind the UAE military of U.S. appreciation for its support and i [...]	2008-03-06 12:42:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS KNNP IR IZ LE AE
08ABUDHABI403	MEDIA REACTION: ARAB SUMMIT [...] SUMMARY: Columnists in U.A.E. Arabic dailies generally considered the Arab Summit as a success because the Arab leaders managed to meet despite recommendations to boycott it. This was explicitly highlighted by one columnist in Al-Khaleej who deemed the summit was a major step forward. In [...]	2008-04-01 15:06:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI428	MEDIA REACTION: ARAB SUMMIT [...] SUMMARY: UAE columnists and editorials viewed the Damascus summit somewhat positively, certainly more so than the impression one gets reading the front page headlines that declared it a flop. One writer said that holding the meeting despite U.S. efforts to derail it was, per se, a success. An [...]	2008-04-06 04:36:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI497	MBZ DISCUSSES EXTREMISM WITH CNO [...] (S) Summary: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) on April 16, in his first meeting with the U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO),sounded out ADM Gary Roughead on missile defense and commented extensively on his concerns over extremism. The Crown Prince affirmed the UAE's commit [...]	2008-04-21 10:46:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL PTER PARM MASS IR AE
08ABUDHABI57	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S VISIT TO THE UAE [...] SUMMARY: Press coverage of President Bush's visit has been widespread and generally favorable. Key points including Iran, the democracy agenda and Israeli-Palestinian affairs were prominently reported in headlines and there have been positive and optimistic assessments of the likely impact on [...]	2008-01-15 12:50:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI711	UAE-IRAQ RELATIONS ON THE EVE OF FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE [...] (S) As the U.S. and Iraq prepare to co-host, on UAE soil, the Friends of Iraq Conference June 17-19, we offer a few thoughts on the UAE's policy vis-a-vis Iraq and potential opportunities to deepen mutual engagement between the two nations. The Conference follows closely after UAE Foreign Min [...]	2008-06-15 15:30:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL PTER IR IZ AE
08AITTAIPEI1784	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-30 07:21:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
08ALGIERS1350	ALGERIAN MFA: DANGEROUS SPLIT BETWEEN REGIMES AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: MFA Secretary General Madjid Bouguerra assured the Ambassador on December 31 that Algeria would continue to play a constructive role in formulating Arab League reactions to the situation in Gaza, avoiding inflammatory rhetoric. Bouguerra said that Algerians were shocked and traum [...]	2008-12-31 18:48:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL PTER PHUM MOPS KWBG IS AG
08ALGIERS198	SCENE SETTER FOR A/S WELCH VISIT TO ALGERIA [...] (C) We and the Algerians are looking forward to your visit next week. There was a prominent article about your visit, generated with help from our PAO, in best-selling el-Khabar newspaper on February 21. You will be visiting just as the government machine is gearing up to amend the Algerian constit [...]	2008-02-22 11:28:00	Embassy Algiers	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV AG
08AMMAN1121	JORDAN AND ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN SECURITY [...] (S/NF) Jordan's security interests in a Palestinian state are manifold, and felt very deeply both at the senior levels and in the street. The GOJ rejects any suggestion that Jordan assume security responsibilities in the West Bank, or that the fulfillment of Palestinian national aspirations be [...]	2008-04-15 12:40:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL KWBG KPAL IS JO
08AMMAN1232	JORDANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER TO ATTEND AHLC [...] (C) Pol/C delivered reftel demarche April 21 to Jamal Al-Shamayleh, Director of the Foreign Minister's private office. Shamayleh noted Jordan's support for peacemaking efforts, and said that Foreign Minister Bashir would lead the Jordanian delegation in London. He added that Jordanian Minist [...]	2008-04-23 06:27:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID PREL EU KPAL KWBG IS JO
08AMMAN1248	QUARTET ENVOYS DISCUSS GAZA, HAMAS, AND UPCOMING [...] (C) Summary: The Quartet Envoys met in Amman on April 17 in preparation for the May 2 Principals meeting in London. The Gaza situation dominated, with all sides agreeing that the volatility there impedes peace prospects. The UN's Robert Serry presented a plan Serry said was proposed by Pales [...]	2008-04-24 06:57:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	KWBG PREL IS JO
08AMMAN1374	SIXTH FATAH GENERAL CONGRESS NOT YET READY FOR [...] (C) Salim Zanoun, Speaker of the Palestine National Council and longtime Fatah member, told poloff in mid-April that the Fatah Preparatory Committee met "day and night" in Amman from April 6-10 to discuss plans for a meeting in the coming months of the Sixth Fatah General Conference. Zanoun [...]	2008-05-07 08:54:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF KPAL JO IS
08AMMAN1385	MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD SHURA COUNCIL ELECTS HAWKISH [...] (C) After holding membership elections in March and April, the Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood's Shura Council, its highest body, met on May 2 after multiple delays and elected a hawk, Hammam Saeed, as Controller General, ousting Salim Al-Falahat, considered a dove. Saeed is the first Controller [...]	2008-05-08 06:24:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PGOV KISL KDEM JO
08AMMAN1446	SOMETIMES THE WEAK SURVIVE - JORDAN'S NEW [...] (C) Summary: In the wake of a new political parties law, the number of parties in Jordan has been cut in half. The public financing envisioned by the law has yet to appear, and the parties are wary of the strings that may be attached to it. Fourteen parties remain - five liberal reformist p [...]	2008-05-12 16:29:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM JO
08AMMAN1447	UNEASE IN JORDAN OVER LEBANON [...] (C) Summary: Jordanian officials have reacted to the latest outbreak of violence in Lebanon with consternation and with a strong statement of support for the legitimate government of Lebanon. They have urged the U.S. to take a more active role in de-escalating the crisis and are ramping up t [...]	2008-05-12 16:41:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL JO LE
08AMMAN149	JORDANIAN ELITES WELCOME PRESIDENT,S ENGAGEMENT ON [...] (C) Summary and Comment: In the wake of President Bush's visit to Israel and the West Bank, Jordanian officials and observers have voiced what ranges between cautious optimism and tempered pessimism that the revitalized peace process will bear fruit this year. Officialdom has voiced the gre [...]	2008-01-15 15:24:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KWBG JO IS
08AMMAN1570	THE IAF'S ENTOURAGE [...] (C) Summary: The Higher Coordinating Committee of National Opposition Parties (HCCNOP) is a group of seven Jordanian political parties which is dominated by the Islamic Action Front (IAF),the political wing of Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood. The committee, originally formed to counter Jordan's [...]	2008-05-22 17:00:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KISL KDEM JO
08AMMAN1579	KING AND STAFFDEL DISCUSS PEACE PROCESS, LEBANON, [...] (C) Summary: On May 26, a delegation of eleven Congressional staffers met with King Abdullah and Queen Rania as part of a trip organized by the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The King was relatively downbeat on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and Lebanon. He identified events [...]	2008-05-26 16:27:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON KDEM KWBG IS IZ LE JO
08AMMAN1614	TRIBULATIONS OF JORDAN'S "PEACE CAMP": ISRAELI [...] (C) Summary: Sixty years after Israel's establishment and 14 years after the formal establishment of Israeli-Jordanian peace, the Jordanian atmosphere outside government circles remains hostile to advocates of reconciliation with Israel, and to those who interact with Israelis and Israeli ins [...]	2008-05-28 09:33:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAL IS JO
08AMMAN1666	STAFFDEL DISCUSSES PEACE PROCESS, REGIONAL EVENTS, [...] (C) Summary: During a week-long visit to Jordan organized by the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a ten-member U.S. congressional staffdel met with a variety of senior figures, including Prime Minister Nader Al-Dahabi, Royal Court Chief Bassem Awadallah, Advisor to the Chief of Defense [...]	2008-06-03 15:00:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON KIRF KPAL IS SY IZ IR LE JO
08AMMAN1753	PALESTINIAN REFUGEE CAMPS IN JORDAN, PART 4: [...] (SBU) Note: This is the fourth cable of a four-part series examining the world of Jordan's Palestinian refugee camps. Part one focused on the different categories of refugees, and the basic structure of the camp system as it exists in Jordan. Part two examined the isolation of the camps - h [...]	2008-06-12 06:43:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON KPAL KISL KREF JO
08AMMAN189	JORDAN'S ISLAMISTS BATTLING OVER THE FUTURE OF THE [...] (C) Disarray within Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood (MB) continues to be aired in the public sphere. Since its drubbing in parliamentary elections on November 20, the Islamic Action Front (the MB's political arm) called on an MB member of the Jordanian Senate to resign; the MB Shura Council disb [...]	2008-01-17 16:09:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KISL KDEM JO
08AMMAN2052	ISLAMIST WEEKLY SEEKS TO CHALLENGE MUSLIM [...] (C) SUMMARY. Fact International ("al-Haqiqa al-Duwlia") Chairman Zakaria al-Sheikh told us recently that his Islamist weekly newspaper seeks to challenge the dominance of the Muslim Brotherhood in the Islamist press. While his newspaper criticizes the Muslim Brotherhood and aims to "portray [...]	2008-07-10 10:22:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	KISL SCUL SOCI JO
08AMMAN2093	PALESTINE NATIONAL COUNCIL SPEAKER ZANOUN DEFENDS [...] (C) Summary: Palestine National Council Speaker Salim al-Zanoun provided his version of the intra-Palestinian political dispute described ref A, in which he was pressured to allow the selection of new members to the PLO Executive Committee without convening the PNC. While his account was not [...]	2008-07-14 10:27:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL KWBG IS JO
08AMMAN2292	"WHAT ABOUT OUR PRISONERS?" JORDANIANS ASK AFTER [...] (C) Summary and Comment: Jordan's front pages have been crowded over the past two weeks with demands from local figures and advocacy groups for the release of four Jordanians, currently detained in Jordanian jails, who were turned over by Israel in July of 2007 (Ref A). These groups, includi [...]	2008-07-31 13:51:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER JO IS
08AMMAN2414	IN REVERSAL, JORDAN SET TO RELEASE "QAFQAFA FOUR" [...] (C) Summary: The Jordanian government appears set to release soon the four prisoners whom Israel turned over to Jordan in July 2007. The government justifies the move - which on the surface seems to contradict a bilateral Israeli-Jordanian understanding that they were to remain in jail for 1 [...]	2008-08-18 15:47:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER JO IS
08AMMAN2424	JORDANIAN OFFICIALS MEET WITH HAMAS AND THE MUSLIM [...] (S) SUMMARY: Jordanian media outlets have reported in recent weeks that Lieutenant General Mohammad Dahabi, the head of the General Intelligence Department (GID),has held a series of separate meetings with members of the Jordanian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood (JMB) and its political party [...]	2008-08-19 14:17:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PGOV PREL KISL KPAL JO
08AMMAN257	JORDANIAN CONDEMNATION OF AND DEMONSTRATIONS [...] (C) Summary: Jordanian officials up through King Abdullah and the Queen have reacted with dismay - and portions of the public (egged on by the Islamic Action Front) more angrily - to the intensification of Israel's "siege" of the Gaza Strip. The government has condemned Israeli policies and d [...]	2008-01-23 15:00:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KWBG JO IS
08AMMAN265	CODEL PRICE DISCUSSES JORDANIAN POLITICAL REFORM, [...] (C) Summary: During the January 9-11 visit to Jordan of Codel Price (comprising Representatives David Price, Harold Rogers, Dennis Rehberg, James Moran, Michael Simpson, and Eleanor Holmes Norton, all of the House Appropriations Committee),the group and their staffers met with Chief of the [...]	2008-01-24 15:21:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL JO IS SY IZ
08AMMAN3080	FM BASHIR AND A/S HOOK DISCUSS HAMAS TALKS, [...] (C) Summary: Jordanian Foreign Minister Salah Al-Bashir and IO A/S Brian Hook discussed Jordanian talks with Hamas, the Mughrabi Gate issue, and other regional developments during a lunch on November 1. Addressing recent interactions with Hamas, Bashir maintained that Jordanian policy had no [...]	2008-11-09 06:48:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KISL KWBG IS JO
08AMMAN3164	JORDAN FEARS IT WILL BEAR BURDEN OF FAILURE (OR [...] (S) Summary and Comment: With some frequency over the past several months the local commentariat has expressed anxiety that Jordan risks becoming the alternative Palestinian homeland, given Palestinian disunity and perceived Israeli and U.S. duplicity. Officials have publicly reaffirmed thei [...]	2008-11-20 13:11:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PGOV PREL PTER KWBG IS JO
08AMMAN3189	GOJ LEADERS TALK AID, REFORM, PALESTINIANS, LEVANT [...] (C) Summary: NEA Deputy Assistant Secretary of State David Hale, who was in Amman to participate in the U.S.-Jordan Political Dialogue (Ref A),spent November 18 in separate meetings with King Abdullah, Royal Court Chief Nasser Al-Lozi, Foreign Minister Salah Al-Bashir, Senate President Zeid [...]	2008-11-25 07:31:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KWBG KPAL SY IS LE AE MO JO
08AMMAN3262	JORDANIAN ISLAMISTS PUSH THE LIMITS WITH GAZA [...] (C) Summary: The Muslim Brotherhood-linked Islamic Action Front (IAF) has recently launched a campaign to lift the siege on Gaza with a series of rallies and petitions and the proposed dispatch of a ship of humanitarian supplies. On December 3, IAF members staged a walkout in Parliament when [...]	2008-12-04 15:03:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM KISL KWBG IS JO
08AMMAN3329	U.S.-JORDAN POLITICAL DIALOGUE ADDRESSES REGIONAL [...] (C) Summary: Following the signature of a joint MOU on assistance September 22, the first session of a U.S.-Jordan political dialogue convened in Amman on November 17 (Reftel). Jordan was represented by FM Salah Al-Bashir and members of his staff, while the American side was represented by S [...]	2008-12-17 09:46:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM IS JO
08AMMAN3372	KING ABDULLAH OUTLINES A REGION IN TRANSITION WITH [...] (C) Summary: King Abdullah, in a December 14 meeting with CODEL Dorgan, discussed the importance of keeping the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations at the center of U.S. Middle East policy during the transition and the next administration. The King also outlined for Senators Dorgan, Conrad, Coch [...]	2008-12-23 15:35:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV JO
08AMMAN3387	JORDAN FM SUMMONS P5 AMBASSADORS TO PROTEST [...] (C) Ambassador and the representatives of other P5 countries were summoned the afternoon of December 27 by Jordan's Foreign Minister Salah Al-Bashir, who registered his country's protest of Israel's "disproportionate" and "indiscriminate" bombing in Gaza. Ambassador pointed out that the stri [...]	2008-12-28 15:30:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL JO
08AMMAN3389	JORDAN MAINTAINS STRIDENT POSITION ON MUGHRABI GATE [...] (C) Summary: In response to the Ambassador's questions about the ongoing Jordanian-Israeli dispute over work on the Mughrabi Gate ascent to the Temple Mount/Haram Al-Sharif, the King tasked a formal white paper laying out Jordan's position on the issue. The paper underscores Jordan's position [...]	2008-12-30 04:19:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SCUL UNESCO KWBG IS JO
08AMMAN3390	JORDAN MAINTAINS STRIDENT POSITION ON MUGHRABI GATE [...] (C) Summary: In response to the Ambassador's questions about the ongoing Jordanian-Israeli dispute over work on the Mughrabi Gate ascent to the Temple Mount/Haram Al-Sharif, the King tasked a formal white paper laying out Jordan's position on the issue. The paper underscores Jordan's position [...]	2008-12-30 04:19:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SCUL UNESCO KWBG IS JO
08AMMAN3402	JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION TO SITUATION IN GAZA [...] SUMMARY: Since the weekend, Jordanian media outlets have focused all but exclusively on events in Gaza involving Israeli air strikes on militant positions. Coverage has been accompanied by gruesome photos taken of casualties in Gaza. Events dominate editorial commentary as well as front and i [...]	2008-12-30 12:37:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO KMDR JO
08AMMAN3405	JORDANIAN GID'S DAHABI REPLACED WITH A SPECIALIST [...] (S) In a development surprising for its timing, given intense ongoing public and parliamentary anger at Israel's raids on Gaza, Lieutenant General Muhammad Al-Dahabi has been replaced as Director of the General Intelligence Department, ending just over three years in the post. A Royal Decree [...]	2008-12-30 14:52:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PGOV PREL PINR JO
08AMMAN3408	CODEL DORGAN DISCUSSES REGION WITH JORDAN,S FM [...] (C) Summary: Foreign Minister Salah Al Bashir discussed the strength of the U.S.-Jordanian relationship and the importance of resolving the Israel-Palestinian issue, as well as Jordan's support for Iraq and Lebanon, with Senators Dorgan, Conrad, Cochran and Whitehouse. He also spoke of the ne [...]	2008-12-31 07:43:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV JO
08AMMAN347	ISLAMISTS RAMP UP ANTI-NORMALIZATION RHETORIC TO [...] (C) Summary: After losing two-thirds of its parliamentary representation in November's elections, the Islamic Action Front (IAF) is pulling out the stops to rebuild its base. In the past six weeks, the IAF has sought to capitalize on popular unhappiness with the situation in Gaza with a serie [...]	2008-02-04 13:55:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KPAL KISL IS JO
08AMMAN394	A/S WELCH AND JORDANIAN FM DISCUSS ANNAPOLIS [...] (C) Summary: On February 5, NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch met with Salaheddin Al-Bashir, Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs. Speaking about the ongoing Annapolis process, Bashir and Welch agreed that regional conferences could help create more positive atmospherics to keep momentum go [...]	2008-02-06 16:30:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KWBG IS JO
08AMMAN424	A/S WELCH DISCUSSES PEACE PROCESS, GAZA, LEBANON [...] (S/NF) Summary: In a February 6 meeting with Mohammed Dahabi, head of the General Intelligence Department (GID),NEA A/S David Welch discussed the peace process, Gaza, and Lebanon. Dahabi's reading of the Gaza situation was that it was a victory for Hamas. On the Annapolis process, Dahabi [...]	2008-02-10 09:49:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET//NOFORN	EG IS JO KWBG LE PREL
08AMMAN600	JORDAN-BASED PNC LEADERS SEE PLANS TO CONVENE [...] (C) Summary: Arab media outlets have in recent weeks reported discussions in Ramallah of the possibility of convening the Palestine National Council (PNC) in the coming months, either in Ramallah, Amman, or Cairo. Post's PNC contacts including Speaker Salim al-Zanoun confirm moves are afoot, [...]	2008-02-25 15:54:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF KPAL JO IS
08AMMAN688	JORDAN: MEDIA REACT TO EVENTS IN GAZA [...] (U) SUMMARY: JORDANIAN MEDIA FOCUSED WITH INCREASING INTENSITY THIS PAST WEEKEND ON EVENTS IN GAZA INVOLVING CLASHES BETWEEN ISRAELI FORCES AND PALESTINIAN MILITANTS. COVERAGE OF EVENTS HAS COMPETED WITH THE KING'S U.S. VISIT FOR PRE-EMINENCE ON THE FRONT PAGES, AND HAS BEEN ACCOMPANIED BY GRA [...]	2008-03-03 15:16:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	JO KPAO KMDR KWBG
08AMMAN693	JORDAN'S ISLAMISTS BEGIN INTERNAL ELECTIONS; HAWKS [...] (C) Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood (MB) has begun to conduct internal elections for its Shura Council, the MB's highest leadership body. The vote for the 50-member council lasts from late February until mid-March. The election pits "hawks" against "doves" from within the MB, though their policy [...]	2008-03-04 11:05:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KISL KDEM JO
08ANKARA1023	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-02 14:06:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA1057	TURKISH GENERALS SPEAK OUT ON MIDDLE EAST [...] (C) Summary: At a June 5-6 symposium on the Middle East in Istanbul organized by the Turkish General Staff's (TGS) Strategic Studies Research Center, TGS Chief General Buyukanit provided a pessimistic outlook on the Middle East in remarks characterized by implicit criticism of the West. Buyuk [...]	2008-06-09 03:52:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV TU IZ IR IS SY
08ANKARA11	TURKISH PRESIDENT GUL'S JANUARY VISIT TO WASHINGTON [...] (SBU) Abdullah Gul is Turkey's first president to visit Washington since 1999. He took office in August following a sharp confrontation between the government and military in April and an overwhelming Justice and Development Party (AKP) victory in parliamentary elections in July. Gul's move f [...]	2008-01-03 13:20:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP PGOV PREL PTER ENRG TU
08ANKARA1145	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-19 12:32:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA1156	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-23 13:52:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA126	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-23 13:59:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA146	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-24 14:59:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA1965	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-13 12:35:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA1991	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-17 14:46:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA2069	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-01 14:05:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA2147	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-22 11:52:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA2174	TURKEY/ISRAEL/SYRIA: OLMERT REMAINS POSITIVE ON [...] (C) SUMMARY. Israeli PM Olmert visited Ankara December 22 in what was billed a "farewell" call, meeting privately with PM Erdogan (we believe PM foreign policy advisor Davutoglu translated) and, with delegations, President Gul. Syria and Gaza dominated the agenda. According to Israeli Embass [...]	2008-12-24 15:33:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PBTS PGOV PTER IS SY TU
08ANKARA2177	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-29 12:57:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA2190	TURKEY CONDEMNS GAZA ATTACKS [...] (U) Turkey has reacted strongly to Israeli attacks in Gaza. PM Erdogan has called the attacks a "crime against humanity," a "blow to world peace," and complained they showed a "lack of respect" for Turkey, which has been exerting great efforts to restore peace in the region. President Gul wa [...]	2008-12-30 17:31:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PBTS PGOV PTER IS TU
08ANKARA2192	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-31 06:19:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA2195	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-31 14:14:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA2197	TURKEY PUSHING FOR "END OF HOSTILITIES" IN GAZA [...] (S) The Ambassador on December 31 discussed PM Erdogan's diplomatic efforts to end the military conflict in Gaza with Turkish PM Foreign Policy Adviser Ahmet Davutoglu and separately with MFA U/S Apakan. Davutoglu was preparing to depart with PM Erdogan for Amman and Damascus, followed by co [...]	2008-12-31 16:32:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV IS TU
08ANKARA435	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-05 15:26:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA465	TURKEY ADVOCATES DIALOGUE, UNDERSTANDING IN MIDST [...] (C) Summary: In the months following Annapolis, Turkey has adopted an increasingly responsible and constructive tone in its engagement with Israel and Palestine. The Justice and Development Party (AKP)-led government has reduced its casual use of anti-Israel rhetoric and added a more conciliat [...]	2008-03-10 15:03:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL TU IS
08ANKARA497	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-13 15:16:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA72	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-14 14:26:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA721	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-04-17 13:48:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA752	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-04-22 13:57:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU

08ANKARA755	TURKEY: SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS WITH ISRAEL AND THE [...] (U) This cable is in response to ref a request. 2. (C) Summary: The GOT supports the Annapolis process and the Road Map, and increasingly sees itself as an impartial regional facilitator, capable of playing a constructive role in the Middle East peace process. Ankara hosted PA President A [...]	2008-04-22 14:31:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KWBG IS KPAL TU
08ANKARA797	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-04-28 14:16:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA91	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-16 14:09:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
08ANTANANARIVO748	IRAN SEEKS FRIENDS IN MADAGASCAR [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a November 4 meeting with Ambassador Marquardt, Moroccan Ambassador Mohammed Amar gave a detailed read-out of the recent visit of Iranian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Special Envoy of the President, Hossain Sheikholislam. After meeting with the Malagasy Prime Minist [...]	2008-11-06 11:53:00	Embassy Antananarivo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	IR MA PINR PREL
08ASHGABAT1420	TURKMENISTAN: HUNGARIAN AMBASSADOR TO TEHERAN ON [...] (C) Summary: The Hungarian ambassador to Iran and Turkmenistan, based in Teheran, spoke at length with the Charge earlier October 28, giving a read-out on Iran's worsening economic situation, the upcoming Iranian and U.S. presidential elections, views on the Israel-Palestinian conflict and Ira [...]	2008-10-30 06:19:00	Embassy Ashgabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL ECON EPET IR TX
08ATHENS115	GREEK VIEWS ON ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN ISSUES [...] (U) This message contains an action request for Department. See paragraph 4. 2. (C) DepPolCouns and PolOff discussed ref a points on Israeli-Palestinian issues with MFA A6 Middle East Directorate deputy head Giorgos Ayfantis. On the demarche overall, Ayfantis complemented the author for a [...]	2008-01-25 08:23:00	Embassy Athens	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EAID OPRC KPAL IS GR
08ATHENS1728	GREEK FM URGES ACTIVE EU ROLE IN GAZA CONFLICT, [...] (SBU) SUMARY: Events in Gaza temporarily pushed domestic concerns, such as anarchist violence, the Vatopaidion scandal, and economic troubles, off Greek front pages, giving the Karamanlis government a much-needed breather after weeks of bruising criticism and declining poll figures (reftels). [...]	2008-12-30 11:05:00	Embassy Athens	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER MOPS SOCI GR IS
08BAKU195	PROFILE OF IRANIAN-EDUCATED AZERBAIJANI SHIA [...] (C) Summary: While most Azerbaijani clerics espouse moderate religious and political views, the Embassy has been developing a relationship with one Shia cleric trained in Qom, Iran who espouses anti-Israeli and pro-Hezbollah rhetoric. Haji Namik Babahanov was the head imam at a local Baku m [...]	2008-03-05 12:33:00	Embassy Baku	SECRET	PREL PGOV PHUM KISL KPAO KIRF IR AJ
08BEIJING4702	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS, ISRAEL [...] U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS a. "The U.S.-China relationship is the greatest attempt in all of history" The official Communist Party international news publication Global Times (Huanqiu Shibao)(12/31): "In the past 30 years, the U.S.-China relationship has become the most important bilateral relat [...]	2008-12-31 08:42:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR CH
08BEIRUT1286	LEBANON: NEA DAS HALE URGES THAT PRESIDENT SLEIMAN [...] (C) NEA DAS David Hale, accompanied by DCM and Poloffs, stressed to two of President Michel Sleiman's senior staff and an unofficial advisor the importance of Sleiman visiting Washington before or after his address to the UNGA in September. For their part, the advisors expressed concerns abou [...]	2008-09-03 08:34:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR UNSC LE MARR MOPS SY
08BEIRUT1302	LEBANON: DEFENSE MINISTER MURR DISCUSSES URGENCY [...] (C) In an August 27 meeting, Defense Minister Elias Murr said the outcome of elections in 2009 will depend on the Christian vote. It is critical that the current majority be able to show results to Christian voters. Specifically, the people must perceive that Murr's relationship with the Unit [...]	2008-09-04 15:49:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR MCAP MARR IR LE
08BEIRUT1471	LEBANON: WITH DAS HALE, BERRI STRESSES LEBANON [...] (C) Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri told visiting NEA DAS David Hale on October 7 that while he worried about the presence of fundamentalists and Al-Qaeda in north Lebanon, he dismissed the concerns of some Lebanese politicians regarding Syria's increased troop presence at the northern Leban [...]	2008-10-10 15:01:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR UNSC MARR LE SY IS
08BEIRUT1480	LEBANON: GEMAYEL, WITH DAS HALE, STRESSES ECONOMIC [...] (SBU) Former President and Kataeb party leader Amine Gemayel described his efforts to solidify his Kataeb party base, coordinate with other March 14 coalition members, and develop an election strategy in a meeting with visiting NEA DAS Hale and the Ambassador. Gemayel cited social and economi [...]	2008-10-15 10:38:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR UNSC LE MARR MOPS SY
08BEIRUT1615	LEBANON: JUMBLATT AND HAMADEH ON INDEPENDENT BLOC [...] (C) Druze leader Walid Jumblatt and March 14 MP Marwan Hamadeh discussed ongoing negotiations for election blocs and contentious cabinet atmospherics during dinner with the Ambassador on November 8. Jumblatt said he planned to offer his own national defense strategy during the next National D [...]	2008-11-10 19:35:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR UNSC LE SY
08BEIRUT1659	LEBANON: MILIBAND URGES LEBANESE TO ACT ON RANGE [...] (C) British Foreign Secretary David Miliband addressed three main topics with Lebanese interlocutors in his November 18-19 visit: Syria, Iran, and the Middle East Peace Process. On Syria, he told the Lebanese that the UK is not naive and is not selling out with moves such as his trip to Damascu [...]	2008-11-20 14:55:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR UNSC MARR MOPS IS SY LE
08BEIRUT1671	LEBANON: GEAGEA REJECTS TALKS WITH ISRAEL, PUSHES [...] (C) In a November 20 meeting with the Ambassador and NEA/ELA Office Director Nicole Shampaine, Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea said the GOL should impose a weapons ban given the recent clashes between Christian groups in north Lebanon. He said March 14 has had a consistent national platfo [...]	2008-11-24 16:37:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER LE IS SY
08BEIRUT1699	LEBANON: JUMBLATT PLEASED WITH HIS U.S. VISIT [...] (C) In a November 25 meeting, Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader Walid Jumblatt told the Ambassador that his trip to the United States had been a success, and he was pleased to hear that the U.S. continued to support the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. He worried that Kataeb Party leader [...]	2008-11-28 12:42:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR UNSC MARR MOPS LE SY IS
08BEIRUT1730	LEBANON: SINIORA, WITH GENERAL PETRAEUS, CALLS FOR [...] (C) In a December 2 meeting, Commander, U.S. Central Command David Petraeus underscored to Prime Minister Fouad Siniora the U.S. commitment to Lebanon and to strengthening the Lebanese Armed Forces. Siniora emphasized the need for U.S. involvement in the Middle East peace process. On Ghajar, [...]	2008-12-08 16:38:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR UNSC MARR MOPS LE IS SY
08BEIRUT1757	Lebanon: Media Reaction - December 16, 2008 [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-16 10:43:00	Embassy Beirut	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF PREL KMDR OPRC KPAO KISL KPAL LE
08BEIRUT1795	LEBANON: UNSCOL WILLIAMS ON ISRAELI INTENT TO [...] (C) Returning from Israel December 23, UN Special Coordinator on Lebanon (UNSCOL) Michael Williams relayed to the Ambassador that Israel demonstrated a "serious intent" to complete negotiations over the transfer of northern Ghajar to Lebanon. He noted a "genuine commitment" on the part of Isr [...]	2008-12-24 10:54:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR UNSC MARR MOPS LE SY
08BEIRUT1799	LEBANON: GEAGEA DESCRIBES SLOW BUT STEADY PROGRESS [...] (C) Lebanese Forces (LF) head Samir Geagea received visiting NEA Deputy Assistant Secretary David Hale, Ambassador, and NEA Lebanon Desk Officer Matthew Irwin on December 19. Geagea detailed progress in March 14's electoral preparations, including a plan to back independent Christian candidat [...]	2008-12-30 10:22:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MASS IS SY LE
08BEIRUT1805	LEBANON: GOL WILL ATTEND ARAB LEAGUE MEETING ON [...] (C) On December 30, Embassy officers delivered reftel demarche to Nazem Khoury, advisor to President Sleiman, and Oussama Khachab, Director of the Americas desk at the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Khoury and Khachab, respectively, called the situation in Gaza "unacceptable" and "very [...]	2008-12-30 16:34:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KPAL KWBG MOPS IS LE
08BEIRUT1806	LEBANON: GAZA REACTIONS: HIZBALLAH MOST VOCAL [...] (C) The most vocal critic in Lebanon against Israeli action in Gaza, Hizballah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, blamed Arab states for "collaborating with Israel" and urged these states to stand up to Israel. He also called for demonstrations, most of which have been held without incident. [...]	2008-12-30 17:00:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR UNSC MARR MOPS KPAL IS
08BEIRUT1808	LEBANON: PM SINIORA SAYS HE, SLEIMAN, PROACTIVE [...] (C) On December 31, Prime Minister Fouad Siniora informed the Ambassador and DCM that the GOL was taking a proactive approach with Hizballah in response to the situation in Gaza. He and President Sleiman were in contact with Hizballah officials daily, Siniora said, as well as with leaders of t [...]	2008-12-31 12:30:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR UNSC MARR MOPS LE IS
08BEIRUT302	LEBANON: SAAD CALLS ARAB LEAGUE MEETINGS "USELESS" [...] (C) On February 25, Majority leader Saad Hariri called the February 24-25 round of Arab League meetings "useless." Michel Aoun continued to insist on a blocking third in the cabinet, and Syria does not want the presidential election to take place. Hizballah, meanwhile, was escalating its act [...]	2008-02-26 13:13:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER PARM PINR PREF MASS SY IS LE
08BEIRUT367	LEBANON: WHITHER MARCH 14 AFTER MARCH 14? [...] (C) Druze leader Walid Jumblatt conveyed the image of a stagnated March 14 bloc to the Charge in a March 8 meeting at his Clemenceau residence. With majority leader Saad Hariri in Saudi Arabia, Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea in the U.S., and regional support unreliable, Jumblatt lamented [...]	2008-03-11 12:45:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM SY LE
08BEIRUT544	LEBANON: WITH WELCH, MARCH 14 REPORTS ON EFFORTS [...] (C) March 14 Secretary General Fares Suaid hosted an April 17 luncheon for visiting NEA A/S Welch, attended by a strong showing of March 14 representatives. Welch assured the participants that the U.S. supports the immediate election of a president. There was consensus among all of the parti [...]	2008-04-22 13:57:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SY LE
08BEIRUT548	LEBANON: WITH WELCH, JUMBLATT AND COMPANY DISCUSS [...] (C) U.S. support for Lebanon, the April 22 Friends of Lebanon ministerial, the Special Tribunal, concerns about renewed regional conflict, the upcoming U.S. presidential election, and March 14's next steps dominated NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch's discussion with key March 14 leaders at [...]	2008-04-22 14:01:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR KJUS MASS IR AR SY IS LE
08BEIRUT732	LEBANON: FORMER PM MIKATI EXPECTS CONTINUED STATUS [...] (C) Former Prime Minister and prominent Sunni businessman Najib Mikati reported to Charge May 19 evening that he heard Syrian President Bashar Assad had "ordered" Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to "finalize an agreement" in Doha. Mikati explained that the Qataris are feeling pressure to succee [...]	2008-05-20 19:53:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR EAIR SA IR LE
08BEIRUT749	LEBANON: JUMBLATT SATISFIED WITH DOHA AGREEMENT [...] (C) Druze leader Walid Jumblatt is satisfied with the agreement reached in Doha, which included language on Hizballah's arms that was "not bad." He predicted Future Movement leader Saad Hariri would become the next prime minister. "Out," according to Jumblatt, were Defense Minister Elias Mur [...]	2008-05-22 17:56:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR ASEC UNSC EAIR SA IR LE
08BERLIN1484	GERMAN VIEWS ON NOVEMBER 3 GYMNICH AND NOVEMBER [...] (C) In addition to transatlantic relations, EU foreign ministers are expected to use their November 3 informal "Gymnich" lunch in Marseille to discuss options for EU support of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including the possibility of deploying an EU battlegroup Germany [...]	2008-10-31 15:53:00	Embassy Berlin	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EUN RS IS AF PK SY LE SO IR
08BERLIN1524	MEDIA REACTION: Indonesia, Economic, MEPP, U.S., Russia, [...] Lead Stories Summary 2. (Indonesia) Execution Of Terrorists 3. (Economic) Financial Crisis, Chinese Economic Program 4. (MEPP) Peace Process 5. (U.S.) Aftermath Of U.S. Elections 6. (Russia) Foreign Policy, Accident On Nuclear Submarine 7. (U.S.-Spain) Relations [...]	2008-11-10 11:47:00	Embassy Berlin	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO GM
08BERLIN188	A/S WELCH DISCUSSES IRAN, ANNAPOLIS, SYRIA, AND [...] (C) Summary: MFA State Secretary Reinhard Silberberg told A/S Welch in a February 11 meeting that the MFA does not agree that it is necessary to push for an immediate UNSC Iran sanctions resolution before the next IAEA report is issued, although Germany is not against such a push. A/S Welch [...]	2008-02-15 12:38:00	Embassy Berlin	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAL SY IS GM IR
08BERLIN685	GERMAN MFA DELEGATION VISITS TEHRAN, LEAVES TOUGH [...] (S//NF) SUMMARY: A senior-level MFA delegation visited Iran April 22-23. While the German delegation members pressed their Iranian hosts on both the nuclear issue and the Iranian regime's threats against Israel, they did not deliver criticism of Iran's role in Iraq and Afghanistan, nor did [...]	2008-05-22 10:32:00	Embassy Berlin	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV GM IR IZ AF LE SY IS
08BERLIN802	MEDIA REACTION: Mideast, Iran, France [...] Lead Stories Summary 2. (Mideast) Israeli-Hamas Peace Talks 3. (Iran) Nuclear Program 4. (France) White Book On Defense Â [...]	2008-06-18 11:56:00	Embassy Berlin	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO GM
08BERLIN836	MEDIA REACTION: Mideast, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, U.S.-Germany, [...] Lead Stories Summary 2. (Mideast) Berlin Conference, Israeli Government Crisis 3. (Zimbabwe) Run-Off Elections 4. (Pakistan) Infiltration From Afghan Border Region 5. (U.S.-Germany) U.S. Nuclear Weapons In Germany 6. (Serbia) New Government 7. (U.S.) Interest Ra [...]	2008-06-26 12:19:00	Embassy Berlin	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO GM
08BRASILIA1151	SCENESETTER FOR AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2 VISIT OF [...] (U) Summary: The relationship between the United States and Brazil is as productive and broad-based as it has ever been, the result of the excellent relationship between President Bush and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, new cooperation mechanisms on biofuels, business issues, and econom [...]	2008-08-27 20:42:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OREP PREL ECON BR
08BRASILIA1356	BRAZIL: SCENESETTER FOR OCTOBER 16-17 VISIT OF [...] (C) Summary: The relationship between the United States and Brazil is as productive and broad-based as it as ever been, the result of the excellent relationship between President Bush and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, new cooperation mechanisms on biofuels, the CEO Forum, racial integr [...]	2008-10-10 20:47:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL BR
08BRASILIA1685	BRAZIL: LAYING BLAME AT THE FEET OF ISRAEL, U.S. [...] (SBU) Summary: The Brazilian government heavily criticized Israel's actions against HAMAS in Gaza, after originally suggesting it might take a more nuanced approached with its initial statements. President Lula, backed by most Brazilian media outlets, harshly criticized both Israel and the Uni [...]	2008-12-31 19:28:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL IR BR
08BRASILIA304	BRAZIL: IRAN, ARAB WORLD, ON AMORIM'S MIND IN 2008 [...] (C) Summary: Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim's recent visit to five Middle Eastern countries continues a renewed focus on the Middle East that began with Amorim's participation at the Annapolis meetings in November of last year. Since Annapolis, Foreign Ministry (Itamaraty) Middle Eas [...]	2008-03-05 10:41:00	Embassy Brasilia	SECRET	PREL BR VE IS IR BL JO SA EG MO SY
08BRASILIA469	SCENESETTER FOR POLICY PLANNING DIRECTOR GORDON [...] (C) Summary: The relationship between the United States and Brazil is as productive and broad-based as it as ever been, the result of the excellent relationship between President Bush and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, new cooperation mechanisms on biofuels, business issues, and economi [...]	2008-04-04 18:11:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON BR
08BRASILIA756	S/P DIRECTOR GORDON HOLDS FIRST STRATEGIC TALKS [...] (C) Summary. S/P Director Dr. David Gordon held four hours of talks April 9 in Brasilia with Ministry of External Relations (MRE, or Itamaraty) Under Secretary for Political Affairs Ambassador Everton Vieira Vargas. The wide-ranging talks focused generally on the trends that are likely to ch [...]	2008-06-04 19:19:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL BR
08BRASILIA823	SCENESETTER FOR THE JUNE 18-22 VISIT OF SECRETARY [...] (U) Summary: The relationship between the United States and Brazil is as productive and broad-based as it as ever been, the result of the excellent relationship between President Bush and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, new cooperation mechanisms on biofuels, business issues, and economi [...]	2008-06-16 12:24:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER KHLS OVIP ECON BR
08BRASILIA851	SENIOR BRAZILIAN DIPLOMAT TALKS MIDDLE EAST PEACE, [...] (C) In an office call June 9, the Ambassador discussed Brazil's policies in the Middle East and Africa with Ministry of External Relations (MRE) Under Secretary for Political Affairs (II),Ambassador Roberto Jaguaribe. Jaguaribe described an intensifying series of reciprocal visits with Middl [...]	2008-06-20 19:35:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MNUC IR XF ZU BR
08BRASILIA896	CONSTRAINING IRANIAN INFLUENCE IN BRAZIL [...] (U) This is an Action Request, please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) Summary: Brazil's participation in the Annapolis peace conference is now cited by every Itamaraty contact, from Foreign Minister Amorim to Middle East desk officers, as the cornerstone of its growing efforts to exert global lead [...]	2008-07-01 22:05:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IR BR
08BRUSSELS1669	SOLANA'S MIDDLE EAST ADVISOR PROVIDES READ-OUT OF [...] (C) Summary: Christian Jouret, Middle East Advisor to EU/HR Javier Solana, provided Deputy Political M-C with an extensive read-out of Solana's recent trip to Syria, indicating Solana's continued wariness of Syrian President Assad, while noting some desire by the French, in particular, to m [...]	2008-10-29 15:24:00	USEU Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	EU PHUM PREL SY
08BRUSSELS1746	CONGRESSMAN WEXLER'S MEETING WITH BELGIAN MFA [...] (C) Summary: On November 12, Congressman Robert Wexler, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Europe, met with Dirk Achtens, Director General for Bilateral Affairs of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Vincente Van Assche, Secretary to the Director General. B [...]	2008-11-17 16:16:00	Embassy Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL BE AF IS RU GG UP
08BUCHAREST583	ROMANIA AGREES: NEED CONCRETE ACTIONS FROM SARG [...] (C) Summary: MFA Middle East Director Dobre said that Romania's policy towards Syria is based on the expectation for concrete actions and accomplishments before political concessions can be offered. End Summary. 2. (C) POLOFF delivered reftel demarche on July 24, to MFA Director for Middl [...]	2008-07-24 15:49:00	Embassy Bucharest	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SY LE RO
08BUENOSAIRES746	PRESIDENT'S MEETING WITH FBI DEPUTY DIRECTOR [...] (S) Summary. On May 21, Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (CFK) received FBI Deputy Director John Pistole. CFK said she is committed to fight terrorism and not to deal with terrorists. She criticized the investigation of the 1994 AMIA attack carried out in the 1990s, altho [...]	2008-05-30 14:44:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	SECRET	PREL PTER KJUS KCRM SNAR AR SMIG KWMN
08CAIRO103	GOE FRUSTRATED BY GAZA ESCALATION [...] (C) Summary. Egyptian MFA and MOD contacts expressed concern on January 22 over the current Gaza crisis. They tell us that the recent Israeli closures, and subsequent pressure at Rafah crossing, has put the GOE in a very difficult position, facing criticism both at home and from Arab states. [...]	2008-01-22 16:34:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PHUM KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO1067	CODEL BAIRD MEETS WITH EGYPTIAN LEADERS ON MARGINS [...] (C) Summary: Codel Baird discussed Egyptian and regional issues with Egypt's political and business leaders on the margins of the May 18 - 20 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. President Mubarak, Intelligence Chief Omar Soliman, and presidential son Gamal Mubarak focused on [...]	2008-05-27 11:53:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON EG
08CAIRO1110	GAZA BORDER VISIT: GOE BRIEFING AND TOUR [...] (S) Summary: Senior LAWIO officers guided a GOE-sponsored Congressional staffdel on a tour along the Egypt-Gaza border May 26. In an introductory briefing, LAWIO Chief MG Nagy Kamal told us that the GOE has been making recent progress on discovering and destroying tunnel openings. He said th [...]	2008-06-02 09:55:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PARM PREL PTER IS EG
08CAIRO1198	S/P GORDON MEETS WITH EGYPTIAN MFA TEAM [...] (S) S/P Director Dr. David Gordon engaged with MFA Chief of Cabinet Wafa Bassim in a wide ranging regional policy discussion June 6. Bassim reiterated the Egyptian view that resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is paramount. The Egyptians are supporting the Lebanese government, asse [...]	2008-06-11 13:39:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PREL PGOV LE IS SY IZ IR EG
08CAIRO1206	EGYPTIAN MFA AND ARAB LEAGUE VIEWS ON [...] (S) Summary. MFA Senior Cabinet Advisor Hossam Zaki told DCM June 11 that the GOE is in no hurry to advance intra-Palestinian dialogue, and recognizes the potential damage it could cause Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. PA President Abbas told President Mubarak June 9 that he does not want [...]	2008-06-12 07:18:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PREL PGOV KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO124	RAFAH CROSSING STILL OPEN; EGYPTIAN ANGER CONTINUES [...] (C) Summary. People continue to cross the Gaza-Egypt border line without GOE customs or immigration formalities as of 1600 local, January 24. The GOE has established a heavy security presence in the area. Presidential Advisor Soliman Awad told the Ambassador January 23 that the current crisi [...]	2008-01-25 17:39:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER IS EG
08CAIRO1241	S/P DIRECTOR GORDON, MG AL-ASSAR DISCUSS BILATERAL [...] (C) Summary: In a June 5 discussion, Assistant Minister of Defense for Policy MG Mohammed Al-Assar told S/P Director Gordon that Egypt is a strategic partner for the U.S., and criticized Congress' attempt to condition aid funds as "narrowly focused." Al-Assar claimed that conditionality hamp [...]	2008-06-16 07:25:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL EAID KPAL IR IS EG
08CAIRO126	GAZA BORDER UPDATE JANUARY 26 [...] Egyptian riot police and armored vehicles continue to block Gaza cars from entering Egypt. The local press reports dozens of Egyptian riot police are forming a human barrier to block two openings through the breached border wall. Egyptian armored vehicles are also reportedly blocking roads i [...]	2008-01-26 14:32:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KPAL EG IS
08CAIRO1291	SPECIAL ENVOY GENERAL JONES' CAIRO MEETINGS JUNE 12 [...] (S) Summary: Special Envoy for Middle East Regional Security General James Jones (Ret.) met June 12 with Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit, EGIS Chief Omar Soliman and Assistant Minister of Defense for Policy MG Mohammed Al-Assar to discuss his mission. General Jones explained that he is re [...]	2008-06-22 14:07:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PARM PREL KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO1340	GAZA BORDER CALM, NO CLEAR WAY FORWARD ON OPENING [...] (S) Summary: LAWIO Chief MG Nagy told us June 25 that the Gaza border is calm, and that the GOE has recently found an increased number of tunnels used for smuggling commercial goods. He noted that three main tunnels collapsed in June. He said that EGIS Chief Soliman would discuss a Hamas-Isra [...]	2008-06-26 15:54:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PARM PREL KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO136	EGYPT-GAZA BORDER UPDATE: JANUARY 27 [...] (C) As of January 27, Palestinians continued to come and go from Egypt without undergoing customs or immigration procedures for the fifth consecutive day while security forces attempted to control only parts of the border and to limit visiting Palestinians' movement to the area between Al Ari [...]	2008-01-27 16:24:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KPAL EG IS
08CAIRO137	EGYPT SEES RE-OPENING RAFAH AS SOLUTION TO BORDER [...] (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman and senior advisor Hossam Zaki told the CDA on January 27 that Egypt's political vision for solving the Gaza border crisis is to find a solution where "everyone wins something, but the PA comes out a bigger winner than Hamas." For the Israelis this wo [...]	2008-01-27 17:22:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KPAL EG IS
08CAIRO1416	CODEL ACKERMAN MEETINGS WITH MUBARAK, SULEIMAN, [...] (C) Summary: In separate June 28 meetings with President Hosni Mubarak, EGIS Director Omar Suleiman, and FM Ahmed Aboul Gheit, CODEL Ackerman and the Ambassador discussed Israeli-Palestinian developments (focusing on Egypt's goals for building upon the current "calming period"),Egypt's region [...]	2008-07-07 13:55:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KIRF KISL KPAL EAID ENRG IS
08CAIRO1516	AMBASSADOR VISITS THE GAZA BORDER; RAFAH CROSSING [...] (C) Summary: On a July 13 visit to the Egypt-Gaza border, the Ambassador attended a briefing by Liaison Agency with International Organizations (LAWIO) Chief MG Nagy and toured the border area. In the briefing, MG Nagy outlined the political and security reasons that he said compel Egypt to [...]	2008-07-17 08:25:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL KPAL MASS IS EG
08CAIRO1543	MFA CABINET ASSESSES THE EGYPTIAN-SYRIAN [...] (C) Summary. Egyptian MFA Cabinet advisors told us in separate meetings July 14-20 that the GOE remains frustrated with Syria, with no plans for a high-level bilateral meeting on the horizon. Although there had been talk of a Mubarak-Assad meeting at the Paris summit of European and Mediterr [...]	2008-07-21 06:56:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PREL PGOV SY EG
08CAIRO1637	CODEL KERRY MEETING WITH PRESIDENT MUBARAK [...] (C) Summary: On July 2, Senator Kerry and the Ambassador discussed regional developments with President Hosni Mubarak, including Zimbabwe, Sudan, Iraq, Iran, and Israel-Palestine. Mubarak said that Egypt was working to find a solution in Sudan, but preferred to do so "quietly." Mubarak warned [...]	2008-07-31 10:08:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL PHUM AU EG IR IS SU
08CAIRO168	EGYPTIANS, GAZANS SEEK ALTERNATIVE TO BORDER CHAOS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: From business leaders to currency traders to hungry guys with empty gas cans, Egyptian residents of North Sinai and their self-invited guests from Gaza stressed during our visit January 28-30 that economic and humanitarian pressure will continue to cause eruptions across the bo [...]	2008-01-31 14:44:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	KPAL PREL ETRD PTER KWBG EG
08CAIRO1878	STRATEGY FOR THE GAZA BORDER [...] (S/NF) Summary: Since the Egyptian-brokered "tahdiya" ("calming") between Israel and Palestinian groups in Gaza took effect June 19, rocket attacks from Gaza have decreased, and Israeli public pressure on the GOE to stop smuggling via tunnels into Gaza has relaxed. However, smuggling remains [...]	2008-08-25 15:38:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET//NOFORN	PARM PREL KPAL PTER MOPS MARR IS EG
08CAIRO1933	MUBARAK-BARAK DISCUSSIONS FOCUS ON FINAL STATUS [...] (C) Presidential Advisor Soliman Awad briefed the Ambassador August 27 on President Mubarak's August 23 discussions with visiting Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak. Awad described Barak's visit as "fruitful," focusing on two main issues: Gaza, and Israeli-Palestinian final status discussio [...]	2008-09-01 15:52:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO1940	ARAB LEAGUE AND EGYPTIAN MFA ON IRAQ, LEBANON, AND [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-02 14:23:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL IS IZ SU EG
08CAIRO1991	SEPTEMBER 8-9 ARAB LEAGUE MINISTERIAL FOCUSES ON [...] (C) Summary: Arab League (AL) Chief of Staff Hisham Youssef briefed the diplomatic corps September 10 on the September 8-9 Arab League Ministerial, stressing that the discussions focused on pessimistic assessments of progress on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. According to Youssef, Palesti [...]	2008-09-10 15:24:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL LE IS IZ SY MR XF SU EG
08CAIRO211	GAZA BORDER UPDATE - FEBRUARY 6, 2008 [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-06 14:46:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER IS EG
08CAIRO2175	UPDATE: EGYPT INCREASES COUNTER-SMUGGLING EFFORTS [...] Sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Egyptian security forces continue to improve counter-smuggling efforts along the Gaza border following the June Egyptian-brokered "tahdiya" ("calming") between Israel and Palestinian groups. During an August visit [...]	2008-10-13 14:19:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM PREL PTER MASS MARR KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO2277	PA ENVOY SHAATH ON INTRA-PALESTINIAN [...] (C) Nabil Shaath, leader of the Fatah delegation to the intra-Palestinian talks in Cairo, briefed the Ambassador on progress in an October 28 courtesy call. He reported that the Egyptians have moved the planned Palestinian reconciliation meeting from November 9 to November 10 in order to acco [...]	2008-10-30 12:36:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL IS SY IR TC JO EG
08CAIRO2320	EGIS CHIEF "NOT OPTIMISTIC" ABOUT PROSPECTS FOR [...] (S) SUMMARY: In a November 5 meeting, EGIS Chief Omar Soliman told Ambassador that he was "not optimistic" about prospects for Palestinian reconciliation, due to continuing differences between Hamas and Fatah and the difficulty in maintaining the continuing "calm" between minimalist Hamas a [...]	2008-11-05 14:27:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO2429	EGYPT PREPARES FOR GAZAN HAJJ PILGRIMS [...] (C) MFA Deputy Director for Palestinian Affairs Barakat Leithy told us November 26 that the Egyptians are preparing for approximately 3200 Hajj pilgrims to transit Egypt from Gaza en route Saudi Arabia. This is an increase of approximately 1000 from last year. Leithy said that GOE policy is [...]	2008-11-26 15:01:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO2438	ARAB LEAGUE SUPPORTS ABBAS; DOES NOT CONDEMN HAMAS [...] (C) Summary. The Arab League Ministerial meeting of November 26 resulted in explicit support for PA President Abbas to remain in office until the intra-Palestinian conflict is resolved and parliamentary and presidential elections are able to be held. There was no explicit reference to Hamas [...]	2008-11-30 15:16:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL IS SY EG
08CAIRO247	A/S WELCH'S FEBRUARY 6 MEETING WITH AMRE MOUSSA [...] (C) Summary. NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch met Feb 6 with Arab League Secretary General Amre Moussa. Moussa said that the Arab League and the U.S. "are in the same boat" in Iraq, and argued against a precipitous troop withdrawal. On Lebanon, Moussa will continue to push for implementati [...]	2008-02-11 07:42:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV LE IS IZ EG
08CAIRO2476	HAJ PILGRIMS IN GAZA; GOE AWAITING HUMANITARIAN [...] (C) Summary. The GOE has opened Rafah crossing for approximately 3100 inbound Haj pilgrims (reftel a),but the MFA reports that Hamas continues to block movement of the pilgrims inside Gaza, and that so far none have crossed into Egypt. The GOE is increasing public criticism of Hamas over th [...]	2008-12-04 14:10:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL IS QA EG
08CAIRO2485	SCENESETTER FOR US-EGYPT MCC [...] (S/NF) Summary: This year's U.S. - Egypt Military Cooperation Committee (MCC),being held in Washington December 16 - 17, will be an opportunity to confirm the mutual benefits of our bilateral security relationship and engage the GOE on transforming our relationship to counter current threats [...]	2008-12-11 13:48:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PREL MASS MOPS MARR PHUM KDEM EG
08CAIRO2502	MFA ON GAZA, HAMAS, AND RECENT DEMONSTRATIONS [...] (C) Summary. MFA Cabinet Advisor for Israel-Palestinian Affairs Ahmed Hamshari told us December 15 that Egyptian embassies worldwide had recently faced demonstrations criticizing the GOE over the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The protests appear to be in response to blockage of Hamas-sponso [...]	2008-12-15 13:56:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL PINR IR IS EG
08CAIRO2503	QUINT POLICY PLANNING TALKS FOCUS ON REGIONAL [...] (C) Summary. The November 18 "Quint" consultations with policy planners from Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt (host) and the U.S. yielded a comprehensive dialogue on a range of regional issues, including Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, piracy off the Horn of Africa, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [...]	2008-12-15 14:25:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PREL PGOV KPAL EFIN SY LE SU IR IS IZ EG XF
08CAIRO2541	EGYPT: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] Egypt is an ally in the Global War on Terrorism. The Egyptian and U.S. governments maintained a robust dialogue on a broad range of counter-terrorism and law enforcement issues in 2008 and exchanged information on a variety of terrorism, security, and law enforcement matters during the cours [...]	2008-12-21 11:23:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER ASEC EG
08CAIRO255	DEFMIN TANTAWI SAYS EGYPT READY TO MEET ISRAEL AND [...] (C) Summary: Minister of Defense Tantawi told A/S Welch February 7 that he would welcome a visit by Israeli Defense Minister Barak or Amos Gilad to discuss moving forward with solving the Gaza border crisis. Tantawi said that he personally would not object to four-way talks involving the PA, [...]	2008-02-11 15:25:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER MARR KPAL EG IS
08CAIRO2558	MFA CONFIRMS HAMAS ACCEPTANCE OF 24-HOUR CEASEFIRE [...] (C) MFA Deputy Director for Palestinian Affairs Barakat Leithy confirmed December 23 that Hamas had accepted a 24 hour "ceasefire" that went into effect the evening of December 22. Leithy said that Hamas and most other Palestinian factions had agreed to cease rocket fire into Israel, but that [...]	2008-12-23 14:23:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO2570	CAIRO CORE EAC MEETING 12/28/2008 [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: On 12/28/2008, DCM chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to discuss Israel Military Operations into the Gaza Strip. The EAC agreed that there are no known specific threats directed at the Embassy or private Americans. DCM instructed RSO and CONS to is [...]	2008-12-28 14:32:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC PTER CASC EG
08CAIRO2571	EGYPTIANS ON GAZA [...] (S) Summary: During General Petraeus, December 27-28 visit, Egyptian leaders expressed deep concern with the escalating violence in Gaza, particularly as it exposed Egypt to torrents of both domestic and regional criticism for its alleged complicity in Israeli actions. Foreign Minister Abou [...]	2008-12-29 11:02:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PREL PARM IS KPAL EG
08CAIRO2585	EGYPT: GAZA ROUND-UP FOR DECEMBER 30 [...] (SBU) On December 28, an estimated 100 Palestinians entered Egypt through a breach along the Egypt-Gaza border. Egyptian forces repelled the crowds, but at least one Egyptian security officer and several Palestinians were killed. The border is reportedly quiet today and breaches have been r [...]	2008-12-30 16:05:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO272	A/S WELCH'S FEB 7 MEETING WITH FM ABOUL GHEIT [...] (C) Summary. A/S Welch met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Aboul Gheit February 7. The two agreed that a breakthrough in Lebanon was unlikely, and that the Lebanese government and institutions needed to be supported by the international community. Aboul Gheit reported that the GOE was sealing [...]	2008-02-12 14:04:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER IS LE EG
08CAIRO452	GAZA BORDER UPDATE: NO CHANGE IN BORDER GUARD [...] (C) Military sources told us March 4 that the February 26 media coverage sourced to Israeli officials that Egypt had doubled its Border Guard Force (BGF) numbers along the Egypt-Gaza border is completely innaccurate. The sources told us that the Egyptians have not increased their BGF numbers, [...]	2008-03-06 16:56:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO466	A/S WELCH MARCH 6 MEETING WITH OMANI FM YUSUF BIN [...] (S) Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi told A/S Welch during their March 6 meeting that the Israelis and Palestinians must "solve their own problems." The U.S. is not to blame ) "you have tried your hardest" ) but Israel has been given chance after chance and squan [...]	2008-03-09 15:42:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PREL KPAL PTER EG IS XF OM
08CAIRO467	A/S WELCH, MINDEF TANTAWI DISCUSS GOE ACTION ON [...] (S) Summary. In a March 6 meeting, A/S Welch encouraged Mindef Tantawi to work with the U.S. and Israel to achieve calm in Gaza, help restart Israeli-PA negotiations, and to improve the quality of life for the Palestinian people on the.[\is no rocket fire into Israel, the GOI would have no rea [...]	2008-03-09 16:05:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PREL PARM KPAL MASS IS EG
08CAIRO481	A/S WELCH MARCH 6 MEETING WITH FM ABOUL GHEIT [...] (S) Summary. A/S Welch discussed Lebanon and the Israeli-Palestinian situation with FM Aboul Gheit on March 6. Aboul Gheit expressed frustration over the recent Israeli military operation in Gaza. A/S Welch outlined our strategy to maintain momentum on Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. The [...]	2008-03-10 16:32:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PREL PGOV IS EG
08CAIRO488	GAZA BORDER UPDATE: TUNNELS, HUMANITARIAN ISSUES [...] (S) Summary. Egyptian security sources told us March 10 that on March 9 the Egyptians destroyed the openings of three smuggling tunnels on the Egyptian side of the Gaza border. The sources said that also on March 9, Egypt allowed 49 injured Palestinians to cross Rafah en route to hospitals in [...]	2008-03-11 15:17:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PARM PREL KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO505	ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT UPDATE [...] (C) The expected number of Arab heads of state at the March 28-30 Arab League Summit in Damascus may be increasing. MFA Cabinet Advisor Nazih Neggary told us March 13 that the Egyptian Embassy in Damascus had reported that the Syrian MFA had very recently briefed Arab ambassadors in Damascus o [...]	2008-03-13 14:27:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV LE SY EG
08CAIRO52	CODEL PRICE MEETS WITH ABOUL GHEIT [...] (C) Summary. FM Aboul Gheit told visiting Codel Price January 6 that the GOE recognizes that the Administration is trying to advance the Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts, but warned that continuing Israeli settlement activity would scuttle progress. He urged that USG security measures not d [...]	2008-01-13 14:20:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IS IZ EG
08CAIRO524	SCENESETTER FOR MINDEF TANTAWIâ€™S VISIT TO THE U.S. MARCH 24-28REF: A. CAIRO 452 B. CAIRO 488 C. CAIRO 507CAIRO 00000524 001.2 OF 002 [...] (S) Summary: Defense Minister Field Marshal Mohamed Tantawi will travel to Washington, Tampa, and Chicago March 24-28. He will meet senior officials in Washington and at USCENTCOM HQ in Tampa, and view U.S. civil defense arrangements in Chicago. Mrs. Tantawi and as many as five senior generals will [...]	2008-03-16 16:43:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PARM PREL PGOV MASS MARR PTER IS EG XF
08CAIRO560	MUBARAK SPEECH: SLIGHT INCREASE OF PRESSURE ON [...] (SBU) President Mubarak's March 18 Moulid el Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet) speech focused in large part on Islamic values, which Mubarak asserted were under attack both from non-Muslims (i.e. the "blasphemous cartoonists") as well as from radical Muslims who "give a reason for others to accus [...]	2008-03-19 15:50:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IS LE EG
08CAIRO569	ARAB LEAGUE'S HISHAM YOUSEF ON SUMMIT AND "YEMENI [...] (C) Arab League Chief of Staff Hisham Yousef told us March 23 that the number of heads of state to attend the Arab League Summit in Damascus is not yet final, and he expects it will be in play up until the day of the summit (i.e. March 29). Yousef said that planning for this year's summit "was [...]	2008-03-23 15:05:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV SY LE IS EG
08CAIRO641	ARAB LEAGUE BRIEFING ON DAMASCUS SUMMIT [...] (SBU) Summary Arab League Chief of Staff Hisham Yousef briefed diplomats on the Arab League Summit (held in Damascus March 29-30) on March 31. Yousef said that the tone of the summit was "conciliatory," but acknowledged that Arab-to-Arab relations have become frayed on a number of fronts and [...]	2008-03-31 15:40:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV LE SY IS EG XF
08CAIRO758	RELATIVE CALM ON THE GAZA BORDER FOLLOWING GOE [...] (S) Summary: LAWIO Deputy Chief BG Osama Abd El-Azziz and MFA Palestinian Affairs Director Badr Abdelatty both told us April 13 that the Gaza border is calmer than it had been following Hamas' April 8 threat to breach the border. BG Osama said that the GOE has reinforced its Border Guard For [...]	2008-04-14 13:40:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PARM PREL KPAL IS EG

08CAIRO762	NOTE VERBALE ASKING U.S. TO DISSUADE ISRAEL FROM [...] (C) MFA Spokesman and Senior Advisor Hossam Zaki gave DCM para 2 English language note verbale April 14. Zaki said the note is from Foreign Minister Aboul Gheit for the Secretary. We are e-mailing a scanned copy to NEA/ELA, the NEA/FO and the Operations Center. 2. (C) Begin note verbal text [...]	2008-04-15 05:13:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL IS EG
08CAIRO777	GAZA BORDER: MFA DOWNPLAYS REPORTED HAMAS ATTACK [...] (U) Pro-government Al-Ahram reported April 15 that Hamas has completed preparations for a potential three-pronged attack against Egyptian security forces on the Gaza border. According to Al-Ahram, the attack would take the form of small arms and mortar fire against Egyptian forces, exploding t [...]	2008-04-15 16:10:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL IS EG
08CAIRO856	EGYPT AND ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS [...] (S) Summary: Per reftel inquiry, Egypt's overriding security equity in a Palestinian state is a secure and stable border with Gaza. Egypt is interested in opening the Gaza border to humanitarian shipments and trade through a mechanism similar to the 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access in o [...]	2008-04-24 13:59:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PREL KWBG KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO861	MFA ON TAHDIYA EFFORTS; AHLC MEETING [...] (S/NF) MFA Director for Palestinian Affairs Badr Abelatty updated us April 24 on Egyptian tahdiya ("calming") efforts. Abdelatty said that talks were presently underway between a visiting Hamas delegation led by deposed FM Zahar and EGIS officials. He said the GOE is seeking an "unconditional" [...]	2008-04-24 15:32:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	EAID EU KPAL PGOV PREL IS WBG
08CAIRO9	CODEL VOINOVICH MEETING WITH EGIS CHIEF SOLIMAN [...] (S) Summary. EGIS Chief Omar Soliman told Ambassador and a visiting Codel led by Senator George Voinovich December 31 that he is optimistic progress will be made on Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. However, Soliman was concerned with continuing Israeli criticism of Egyptian anti-smuggling e [...]	2008-01-02 18:07:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET	PREL PGOV IS IZ SY EG
08CAIRO938	PM NAZIF, CODEL TIERNEY DISCUSS [...] (SBU) Summary: Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif met March 24 with Representatives John Tierney (D-MA),James Moran (D-VA),Maurice Hinchey (D-NY),Betty McCollum (D-MN),Keith Ellison (D-MN),Barbara Cubin (R-WY) and then-Ambassador Ricciardone. PM Nazif praised President Bush's efforts to achieve [...]	2008-05-06 12:12:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON IS EG
08CAIRO965	ADDRESSING AFRICAN MIGRANTS/REFUGEES AND KILLINGS [...] (C) Summary: GOE interlocutors provide a varied and contradictory explanation of when force can be used against migrants seeking to cross illegally from Egypt into Israel, but all say that GOE security personnel use deadly force due to the difficulty of distinguishing between migrants and ter [...]	2008-05-11 14:55:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREF PREL EG ER IS SU
08CAIRO968	MINISTER OF INTERIOR ON COUNTER-TERROR LAW, [...] (C) Summary: In a May 7 introductory meeting with the Ambassador, Interior Minister Habib Al Adly offered no indication as to whether the Egyptian government will enact new counter-terror legislation by May 31, or instead simply re-extend the existing Emergency Law, in force since 1981. Adly i [...]	2008-05-12 12:39:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PTER PGOV PREF EG
08CAIRO970	MFA ON TEMPORARY RAFAH OPENING, SOLIMAN VISIT TO [...] (C) MFA Palestinian Affairs Director Badr Abdelatty confirmed May 12 that, in consultation with Israel, the GOE opened the Rafah border crossing temporarily between May 10-12 to allow several hundred injured and sick Palestinians into Egypt for medical treatment, and to permit Palestinian stud [...]	2008-05-12 14:00:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL KPAL IS EG
08CAIRO986	MFA SENIOR ADVISOR ON SOLIMAN TALKS IN ISRAEL [...] (S/NF) MFA Senior Advisor and Spokesman Hossam Zaki told us May 13 that EGIS Chief Omar Soliman's May 12 talks in Israel were "not very good." He said that Prime Minister Olmert and Israeli Defense Minister Barak told Soliman that Israel is willing to agree to a partial tahdiya ("calming") wh [...]	2008-05-14 13:10:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL KPAL PTER IS EG
08CARACAS1103	STATE OF BRV-ISRAEL RELATIONS C-NE8-00834 [...] (SBU) This cable is a response to State 064659 (C-NE8-00834) requesting details on Israeli relations with Venezuela. 2. (C) Summary. Relations between the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (BRV) and Israel are severely strained. Bilateral relations, cool for the last several months, show [...]	2008-08-07 22:29:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON IS VE
08CARACAS1784	CHAVEZ BLAMES USG FOR ISRAEL'S AIR [...] (C) Summary: The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (GBRV) continues to assert a singularly radical foreign policy out of step with most of the international community. The Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued December 18 and 27 communiques that criticized un [...]	2008-12-29 20:28:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KIRF VE IS ZI
08CASABLANCA285	CASABLANCANS REACT TO GAZA TROUBLES [...] (SBU) Summary: While many Casablancans have been thinking of little but Morocco's plight in soccer's Africa Cup Playoffs, others have been preoccupied with raising their voices about recent events in Gaza. Over the past week, three organizations organized progressively larger protests in oppo [...]	2008-01-31 09:00:00	Consulate Casablanca	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI MO
08DAKAR117	SENEGAL: A CONTROVERSIAL RETURN TO BICAMERALISM [...] (SBU) Summary: Senegal's return to bicameralism, following a February 2007 amendment to the Constitution, was widely perceived as a huge waste of funds and driven by a desire to create privileges for a growing political class rather than strengthening the country's democratic architecture. Th [...]	2008-01-29 16:42:00	Embassy Dakar	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINS KDEM ECON SG
08DAKAR496	SPECIAL ENVOY MEETS WITH OIC CHAIR, PRESIDENT WADE [...] (C) Summary: On April 22 Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber, accompanied by Charge and political counselor, met with Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade in his new capacity as the chairman of the 57-nation OIC following Senegal,s hosting of the OIC s [...]	2008-04-29 13:45:00	Embassy Dakar	CONFIDENTIAL	OIC KISL PGOV PREL AORC KV SR SG
08DAKAR501	ISRAELIS DISTRESSED BY SENEGALESE PRESIDENT [...] (C) Summary: On April 29, the Israeli Ambassador to Senegal (please protect) called on Charge to express his country,s concerns about President Abdoulaye Wade,s efforts to inject himself and his country into the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. He said President Wade is misrepresenting the [...]	2008-04-30 10:22:00	Embassy Dakar	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IS SY SG
08DAKAR733	SENEGAL: WADE CONTINUES TO INJECT HIMSELF INTO [...] (C) Summary: Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade continues to insert himself into the Middle East peace process (reftel). He recently held the first of seven rounds of talks with representatives from Fatah and Hamas with the goal of bringing about Palestinian reunification. He claims that h [...]	2008-06-20 14:14:00	Embassy Dakar	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KISL IS SG
08DAMASCUS20	DID ANNAPOLIS PRODUCE A SHIFT IN SYRIAN POLICY? [...] (C) Summary: Many observers of Syrian foreign policy here assert the November 27-28 Annapolis Conference stimulated a favorable shift towards the West. While it is hard to ignore Syria's public declarations of interest in peace with Israel and its efforts to cultivate better relations with th [...]	2008-01-08 14:00:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SY
08DAMASCUS210	SARG PLAYS ARAB UNITY CARD ON EVE OF ARAB SUMMIT [...] (C) Summary: With last minute changes still a possibility and Jordan's representation up in the air, the SARG claims it will receive up to 12 heads of state, despite evidence to the contrary. In response to Egypt and Saudi Arabia's decision to downgrade significantly their representation and [...]	2008-03-27 17:54:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SY
08DAMASCUS219	ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT 2008: ALL HAT, NO CATTLE [...] (C) Summary: Proclaiming the March 29-30 Arab League Summit an "historic event," the Syrian government trumpeted its ability to overcome alleged U.S. efforts to torpedo the proceedings while trying to avoid open controversy over the lack of any progress in Lebanon. Eleven heads of state prese [...]	2008-03-31 18:35:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SY
08DAMASCUS263	SYRIAN POLICY AFTER ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT [...] (C) Summary: Following in the footsteps of President al-Asad's relatively moderate rhetoric during the Arab League Summit, Syrian diplomacy over the last month appears to be in conflict avoidance mode, while hard-line policies on Lebanon continue. On April 19, Asad confirmed to a meeting of t [...]	2008-04-22 12:01:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SY
08DAMASCUS267	FORMER PRESIDENT CARTER'S VISIT TO DAMASCUS [...] (SBU) Summary: Though Embassy Damascus provided little more than security and logistical support for former President Carter's April 18-19 trip to Damascus, the SARG seized on the visit to underscore the point that peace in the Middle East cannot be reached without engaging Syria. From our b [...]	2008-04-22 13:39:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	KPAL PGOV PREL SY IS
08DAMASCUS269	SYRIAN EQUITIES IN ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN SECURITY [...] (S) Summary: Syria's primary security interests in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are to avoid a war with Israel that would threaten the Asad family's hold on power and to win Israel's return of the occupied Golan Heights to the 1967 border lines. As the self-proclaimed center of Arab re [...]	2008-04-23 07:06:00	Embassy Damascus	SECRET	PREL KWBG KPAL IS
08DAMASCUS270	HAMAS LEADER KHALED MESHAL'S APRIL 21 PRESS [...] (C) Summary: Khaled Meshal's April 21 press conference showed some moderation in its lack of criticism of Abu Mazen but gave almost nothing publicly on the Carter visit. Sources say Hamas may be discussing steps to follow up on the Carter visit. End Summary. 2. (C) During a 50-minute p [...]	2008-04-23 09:01:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	KPAL PREL PGOV SY
08DAMASCUS305	FM MUALLEM ADVISOR VIEWS TURKISH CHANNEL AS "BABY [...] (C) Summary: Samir al-Taqi, Orient Center Director and informal advisor to FM Muallem, told us April 30 that his mid-April trip to Ankara had helped to pave the way for a positive April 26 exchange between Turkish PM Erdogan and President Asad in Damascus on continuing indirect discussions b [...]	2008-05-01 15:07:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SY IS TU
08DAMASCUS381	ARAB LEAGUE SECGEN MOUSSA AND QATARI FM/PM HBJ [...] (C) Summary: Arab League SecGen Amre Moussa and Qatari PM/FM Hamad bin-Jasim (HBJ) met separately with President Asad on May 26 to push for Syrian moves to establish diplomatic relations with Lebanon as the next step to the May 21 Doha agreement, according to a May 27 readout by the Egyptian [...]	2008-05-29 15:14:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SY LE
08DAMASCUS388	SYRIA STAYS LIMBER TRYING TO BALANCE ISRAEL, IRAN, [...] (C) Summary: President Asad departed June 1 on a three-day official trip to UAE and Kuwait more confident about his internal standing and upbeat after a productive round of negotiations with the Israelis in Istanbul that may have included lower-level, face-to-face meetings. Asad also receiv [...]	2008-06-01 15:02:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SY LE
08DAMASCUS404	BASHAR'S USES ROAD TRIP FOR POSITIVE PR, MORE [...] (C) Summary: President Asad used a three-day Gulf trip to attract regional and international press attention to Syria's desire for progress on the Golan track and better relations with Saudi Arabia. Our sources say Asad's upcoming swing through North Africa next week (starting with Rabat, Algi [...]	2008-06-05 16:43:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SY LE
08DAMASCUS427	FRENCH CONSIDER THEIR DAMASCUS VISIT A SUCCESS [...] (C) Summary. The SARG worked to portray the June 15 visit by two French presidential envoys as a vindication of Syria's hard-line policy of "resistance." The French themselves say the visit was successful as it furthered the GOF's priority of ensuring President Asad participate in the Mediterra [...]	2008-06-16 16:25:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SY
08DAMASCUS46	SYRIA: 2007 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] (SBU) Russell Comeau is the Embassy POC. Address: 6110 Damascus Place, Dulles, VA 20189. Unclassified e-mail: ComeauR@State.gov. Tel: ( 963-11) 3391-3785. 2. (SBU) Syria was designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism in 1979. Since then it has continued political support to Palestinia [...]	2008-01-22 12:33:00	Embassy Damascus	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER ASEC PGOV SY
08DAMASCUS471	NORWEGIAN FM VISITS DAMASCUS, JUSTIFIES ENGAGING [...] (C) Summary: During a week in which Italian FM Fratini called FM Muallim regarding a possible U/S - level trip in mid-July to Damascus and UN Middle East Envoy Robert Serry heard "positive messages" from Syrian MFA officials, Norwegian FM Store visited Damascus July 1 and reported positive exc [...]	2008-07-02 16:03:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM SY
08DAMASCUS48	SARG PRESSES AHEAD WITH PALESTINIAN CONFERENCE [...] (C) Summary: Notwithstanding Palestinian Authority (PA) opposition to the January 23-25 meeting of Palestinian groups in Damascus, preparations are in place for an event in Damascus that will likely (1) underscore the right of return of Palestinian refugees; (2) call for reconciliation betwee [...]	2008-01-22 16:02:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SY IS
08DAMASCUS489	SYRIAN DIPLOMACY FAILS: ABBAS SNUBS HAMAS IN [...] (C) Summary: President Asad received Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) July 6 but failed to convince Abbas to meet Hamas Politburo chief Khaled Meshal. In addition to FM Muallem, Abu Mazen met leaders of several Palestinian groups on July 7. Abu Mazen apparently ag [...]	2008-07-09 15:17:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAL SY
08DAMASCUS491	TIME FOR TALKING POINTS TO COUNTER SYRIA'S "CHARM [...] (C) Summary: Eager to exploit growing European interest in engaging Syria, Damascus is taking credit for recent "stabilizing" regional developments, such as the Doha accord on Lebanon, peace talks with Israel, the Hamas-Israeli "calming," and even Israeli-Hizballah prisoner exchanges. Some [...]	2008-07-10 09:50:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAL SY IS LE IZ
08DAMASCUS63	PALESTINIAN CONFERENCE PRODUCES HARD RHETORIC AND [...] (C) Summary: SARG efforts to spin the three-day Palestinian conference as an event for "domestic consumption" and a call for Palestinian solidarity conveniently overlook the harsh anti-U.S., Israeli, and Palestinian Authority rhetoric during the conference and in a seven-page communique (tra [...]	2008-01-28 16:51:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SY
08DAMASCUS7	CODEL SPECTER MEETS WITH SYRIAN FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem pleaded for the United States not to hold Syria "hostage" to events in Lebanon or to resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while insisting to Senator Arlen Specter and Representative Patrick Kennedy that Syria itself was ready for p [...]	2008-01-02 05:48:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAL KDEM PHUM SY IS IZ LEB
08DAMASCUS744	DAMASCUS EAC REVIEWS SECURITY ENVIRONMENT [...] (S/NF) The Damascus Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met October 27 to review Post's security profile amid Syrian media allegations of an October 26 U.S. military strike on Syrian territory. Charge chaired the meeting; A/DCM, RSO, POL/ECON, PAO, A/MGT (IMO),DAO, GRPO, CONS, and MSGDETCMDR at [...]	2008-10-27 11:34:00	Embassy Damascus	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC PREL PTER CASC SY
08DAMASCUS756	UPDATE FROM DAMASCUS: SARG BRIEFS DIPLOMATIC [...] (C) Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Miqdad briefed local diplomatic missions October 29 on the SARG's decision to order the closure of the American Cultural Center (ACC) and American School (DCS). He received push-back from a number of missions, especially regarding closure of the latte [...]	2008-10-29 14:16:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MOPS SY IZ
08DAMASCUS821	UK FOREIGN SECRETARY MILIBAND'S NOV. 17-18 TRIP TO [...] (S/NF) Summary: UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband urged Syrian President Bashar Asad and FM Walid Muallim to take positive steps now on Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Palestinian-Israeli peace talks, and indirect Syrian-Israeli peace talks. Doing so would help shape coming regional political change [...]	2008-11-19 16:08:00	Embassy Damascus	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV KPAL UK IZ LE IR SY
08DAMASCUS839	IRAQI D/FM ABBAWI SEES SUPPORTING ABBAS AS KEY [...] (C) At Embassy Baghdad's request, we delivered reftel demarche November 22 to Iraqi D/FM Abbawi, who was in Damascus attending the November 21 Iraqi Neighbors Border Security Working Group (BSWG) and would be heading the Iraqi delegation at the November 26 Arab League Ministerial. Abbawi exp [...]	2008-11-25 11:17:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KWBG AL IZ
08DAMASCUS841	UNSCO SERRY: SARG VIEWS ON SYRIAN AND PALESTINIAN [...] (C) Summary: UN Special Coordinator Robert Serry concluded a two-day visit to Damascus by briefing diplomats on his discussions with FM Muallim and VFM Miqdad. According to Serry, Muallim signaled continuing SARG interest in the Syrian-Israeli track but conditioned the holding of a fifth ro [...]	2008-11-25 14:34:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KWBG PBTS TU IS UN SY
08DAMASCUS863	GUEANT AND LEVITTE TO SARG: GOOD JOB, BUT WORK [...] (C) Summary: French Embassy DCM Nicholas Suran briefed us December 1 on Claude Gueant and Jean-David Levitte's November 30 visit to Damascus. After stops in Doha and Jeddah, the two Elysee advisors delivered an oral message to President Asad from President Sarkozy, urged Syria to make good [...]	2008-12-02 15:35:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV LE IR FR IZ SY
08DAMASCUS886	Special Media Reaction Report: Jimmy Carter's Visit to [...] Summary: The December 13-15 visit to Damascus by former President Jimmy Carter consumed headlines in all four Syrian dailies during the course of the visit. The tone of reporting was decidedly optimistic, particularly on the prospects for U.S.-Syrian relations and the return of a U.S. Ambassa [...]	2008-12-16 05:29:00	Embassy Damascus	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
08DAMASCUS896	SCENESETTER FOR SENATOR SPECTER'S DEC. 29-31 VISIT [...] (C) Summary: Embassy Damascus looks forward to your visit. You will find President Asad and his regime more confident and self-assured since your meetings in December 2007. In the last year, Syria has successfully maintained and even deepened relationships with Iran, Hizballah, Hamas, an [...]	2008-12-18 16:45:00	Embassy Damascus	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV LE IR FR IZ SY
08DAMASCUS906	SYRIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] (SBU) Russell Comeau is the Embassy POC. Address: 6110 Damascus Place, Dulles, VA 20189. Unclassified e-mail: ComeauR@State.gov. Tel: ( 963) 11-3391-3785. 2. (SBU) Designated in 1979 as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, Syria in 2008 continued political support to Palestinian terrorist gro [...]	2008-12-23 12:10:00	Embassy Damascus	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER ASEC
08DAMASCUS908	SYRIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] (SBU) Russell Comeau is the Embassy POC. Address: 6110 Damascus Place, Dulles, VA 20189. Unclassified e-mail: ComeauR@State.gov. Tel: ( 963) 11-3391-3785. 2. (SBU) Designated in 1979 as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, Syria in 2008 continued political support to Palestinian terrorist gro [...]	2008-12-29 04:30:00	Embassy Damascus	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER ASEC
08DAMASCUS913	AMIDST CALLS FOR THIRD INTIFADA, SYRIANS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Syrian President Bashar al-Asad has worked the phone in an effort to orchestrate a January 2 Arab League Emergency Summit in Doha. According to media reports citing anonymous Syrian officials, Syria has suspended its participation in indirect peace talks with Israel. Syrian dem [...]	2008-12-29 15:08:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL PHUM SY
08DAMASCUS919	GAZA: MUALLIM PUSHING HUMANITARIAN TRUCE, CLAIMS [...] (C) Summary: FM Walid al-Muallim told Senator Specter December 30 that Syria wants to help broker a humanitarian truce in Gaza. After a series of contacts with his European counterparts, Muallim met with Hamas leader Khalid Mesha,al and other Palestinian faction heads to ask if they would ag [...]	2008-12-31 08:51:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL PGOV IS SY
08DAMASCUS920	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION REPORT: EVENTS IN GAZA [...] Summary: Syrian papers feature photos of Palestinian casualties and large impassioned demonstrations in cities throughout Syria. Papers on December 31 also carried photos of President Asad's meeting with Senator Arlen Specter. A Syrian editorialist laments the closure of Rafah crossing and urg [...]	2008-12-31 10:05:00	Embassy Damascus	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
08DOHA241	SCENESETTER FOR NEA ASSISTANT SECRETARY WELCH'S [...] (C) Ambassador Welch, Embassy Doha welcomes your visit to Qatar. We have requested meetings for you with the Heir Apparent, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, who has overall responsibility for security issues in Qatar; Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Hamad Bin Jassim Al Thani (H [...]	2008-03-28 11:21:00	Embassy Doha	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER KWBG QA
08DOHA278	QATAR'S MINISTER OF STATE OFFERS VIEWS ON GCC+2 [...] (C) Summary: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Al-Mahmoud encouraged NEA A/S Welch over lunch April 1 to proceed with current U.S. thinking on the GCC 2 summit and urged him to include a discussion of Kosovo on the agenda. He described Qatar's relations with Saudi Arabia as "good" followi [...]	2008-04-06 14:17:00	Embassy Doha	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KWBG KPAL QA
08DOHA279	A/S WELCH'S MEETING WITH QATAR'S PM [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Hamad Bin Jassim Al Thani (HBJ) told visiting NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch March 31 that he was not optimistic that the situation in Lebanon would improve anytime soon. He said it is necessary to fix matters with Iran and Syria -- and not i [...]	2008-04-06 14:24:00	Embassy Doha	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL KWBG QA
08DOHA301	QATAR'S ARRANGEMENTS WITH ISRAEL AND THE [...] (C) Qatar's Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Hamad Bin Jassim Al Thani, in a March 31 meeting with NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch, summed up Qatar's views on resolving SIPDIS security-related aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict this way: "Qatar will accept any agreement acceptab [...]	2008-04-15 09:09:00	Embassy Doha	SECRET	PREL KPAL KWBG IS
08DOHA390	SCENESETTER FOR DHS SECRETARY MICHAEL CHERTOFF'S [...] (C) Mr. Secretary, Qatar is emerging as a major transit point for people and cargo in a volatile part of the world, creating new challenges for our counter proliferation, counterterrorism, and law enforcement efforts. Your visit to Qatar will help us solidify our relationships and deepen our [...]	2008-05-19 08:18:00	Embassy Doha	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER ASEC OTRA QA
08DOHA407	SCENESETTER FOR TREASURY SECRETARY HENRY PAULSON'S [...] (C) Mr. Secretary, your June 1 visit is an opportunity to discuss four issues of immediate concern to Qatar and the U.S.: - Exchange rates and GCC currency pegs - Counter-terrorist financing - Iran - Sovereign Wealth Funds and Foreign Investment in the U.S. You have meetings confirmed wi [...]	2008-05-28 15:35:00	Embassy Doha	SECRET	PREL ECON EFIN PGOV QA
08DOHA572	DEPSECDEF ENGLAND'S DISCUSSIONS WITH QATAR'S AMIR [...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England visited Doha August 5-6 for meetings with the Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces, MG Hamad bin Ali al-Attiyeh. Al-Attiyeh also hosted England and his party for dinner the evening of [...]	2008-08-12 05:41:00	Embassy Doha	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MOPS IR IQ QA
08DOHA664	THE NEXT 3 YEARS--AN INTERAGENCY FIELD ASSESSMENT [...] (U) Expected trends in Qatar's internal political situation and foreign policy over the next 36 months include: -- (S) A continuation of a tight grip on power by the Al Thani family, which has controlled pre- and post-independent Qatar for 140 years. -- (S/NF) Within the ruling family, a c [...]	2008-09-16 13:09:00	Embassy Doha	SECRET	PREL AMGT KSPR ECON QA
08DOHA72	QATARI RESIDENTS PEACEFULLY DEMONSTRATE THEIR [...] (U) Summary: Thousands of Qatari residents marched in a peaceful rally in support of the people of Gaza January 25. The rally was organized by the Qatar Central Municipal Council (CMC) and the office of Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, the Muslim scholar and preacher. This was the first public appearance [...]	2008-01-28 14:01:00	Embassy Doha	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM KPAL EFIN EAID PTER GZ IS QA
08DOHA817	SCENESETTER FOR SPECIAL ENVOY WILLIAMSON'S VISIT [...] (C) Embassy Doha welcomes your visit to Qatar. We have requested host-country meetings for you with the Amir, the Prime Minister (also officially the Foreign Minister),and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (and de facto Foreign Minister) Ahmed Al-Mahmoud. It is Al-Mahmoud who by all appe [...]	2008-11-20 10:12:00	Embassy Doha	SECRET	PREL PHUM QA SU
08DUBLIN192	SCENESETTER FOR IRISH PRIME MINISTER'S ADDRESS TO [...] (C) Prime Minister (Taoiseach, TEE-SHUCK) Bertie Ahern's address to a Joint Session of Congress on April 30 will be framed by the Northern Ireland peace process, Irish economic growth (the "Celtic Tiger"),Ireland's view of its place in the world, and Ahern's announcement that he will step dow [...]	2008-04-11 14:38:00	Embassy Dublin	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON ETRD EINV EAIR MOPPS MARR EI
08DUBLIN289	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF CODEL LEAHY TO IRELAND [...] (U) CODEL Leahy will arrive against a backdrop of a new Irish Government led by Prime Minister Brian Cowen, the continuing successful peace process in Northern Ireland, a slowing, but still world-class economic growth -- the "Celtic Tiger" -- and an Ireland that is increasingly engaged in for [...]	2008-05-21 15:56:00	Embassy Dublin	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECON ETRD EINV EAIR MOPPS MARR EI
08DUBLIN609	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF CODEL LEAHY TO IRELAND [...] (U) Embassy Dublin welcomes Senator Leahy to Ireland. The Senator will arrive against a backdrop of an Irish Government led by Prime Minister Brian Cowen that is facing economic woes and uncertain relations with the European Union following its rejection of the Lisbon Treaty in a referendum i [...]	2008-11-06 18:38:00	Embassy Dublin	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECON ETRD EINV EAIR SENV MOPPS MARR
08DUBLIN616	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF DEPUTY SECRETARY [...] (U) Welcome to Ireland. We look forward to your visit. You will arrive against a backdrop of an Irish Government led by Prime Minister Brian Cowen that is facing economic woes and uncertain relations with the European Union following its rejection of the Lisbon Treaty in a referendum in June [...]	2008-11-12 16:53:00	Embassy Dublin	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECON ETRD EINV EAIR SENV MOPPS MARR
08GENEVA1127	GENEVA REACTIONS TO EVENTS IN GAZA [...] (C) Summary: While some Geneva diplomats have begun to discuss the possibility of calling a special session of the UN Human Rights Council on the situation in Gaza, it currently seems likely that there will not be any session before next week at the earliest. Both Palestinian and Egyptian [...]	2008-12-29 15:17:00	US Mission Geneva	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC IS
08HELSINKI29	FINNISH RESPONSE - APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-25 06:23:00	Embassy Helsinki	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL PGOV EUN FI
08JAKARTA1000	PRO-PALESTINIAN CONFERENCE IN JAKARTA [...] (C) SUMMARY: The University of Indonesia recently hosted an international conference on Palestinian-related issues. Members of the press, Indonesian Islamic parties and legislators, and some international guests--including anti-Israel rabbis--participated in the event. President Yudhoyono w [...]	2008-05-21 09:05:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KISL ID XF
08JAKARTA1238	JAKARTA TO HOST CAPACITY-BUILDING CONFERENCE FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: Indonesia has announcced that it plans n co-host with South Africa a ministerial-level apacity-building conference for Palestine, July 1415. The conference--which would be held in Jakata--aims to generate pledges of training, technial assistance and other forms of capacity-buil [...]	2008-06-25 08:37:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID ID SF XF
08JERUSALEM1008	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/13): AN "APOLOGY" FROM BUSH TO [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its daily editorial under the headline, "The status of Bush's vision" (6/12): "... Bush has six more months in the White House. Let's assume that the American President and his team have made every possible effort to make progress on the Road map, meanwhile the Israeli [...]	2008-06-13 08:23:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1015	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/16): SETTLEMENTS - "AN [...] Independent Al-Ayyam carries its daily editorial under the title, "Waiting for the analysis of Rice's statement" (6/16): "Comments by Secretary Rice after hermeeting with President Abbas included statementsthat the time has come to establish a Palestinianstate, and that settlements are an obst [...]	2008-06-16 10:59:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1020	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/17): THE WAY FORWARD - [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its daily editorial under the title, "What surprise are we waiting for?" (17/7): "The current Palestinian situation faces two immediate and important challenges; the first challenge is related to the brave initiative that was launched by President Abu Mazin to resume n [...]	2008-06-17 10:14:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1021	UBAYDIYA MAYOR EAGER TO DELIVER PROJECTS TO [...] (C) SUMMARY. A Fatah-controlled slate took control of Ubaydiya's municipal council on May 21 after the elected Hamas led-council resigned and the PA Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) approved a new council. Mayor Sulayman Abdullah and the new council requested USG development and program [...]	2008-06-17 14:06:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KWBG KDEM EAID IS
08JERUSALEM1026	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/18): WILL THE HAMAS - ISRAEL [...] Independent Al-Quds carries its daily editorial under the title, "East Jerusalem was also occupied in 1967" (6/18): "The logic used JERUSALEM 00001026 002 OF 002 by Israeli officials when talking about settlements in East Jerusalem is a strange logic that makes no sense, especially whe [...]	2008-06-18 09:55:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1028	SECURITY INCIDENTS - June 9 - June 15, 2008. [...] The following security incidents were compiled from RSO sources, to include both Israeli and Palestinian security contacts, government officials and publications. These were gathered over the previous week and collected in a database. The information is used by the RSO to determine the security [...]	2008-06-19 04:27:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PTER PINR CASC
08JERUSALEM1029	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/19): CAN HAMAS ENFORCE THE [...] Al-Quds runs its daily editorial entitled, "Who can pressure JERUSALEM 00001029 002 OF 002 Israel?" (6/19): "Secretary Rice admitted the dangerous consequences of Jewish settlement activities in the Palestinian Territories, especially in East Jerusalem. During her last visit, she descri [...]	2008-06-19 11:03:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM104	HAMAS APPOINTS "ACTING MAYOR" IN GAZA CITY, [...] (C) Summary. Gaza City Maor Majid Abu Ramadan (Independent) told PolOff Jauary 18 that Hamas has taken over administrationof the Gaza City Municipality. He said Hamas issystematically replacing unit directors and apponted an "acting mayor" to freeze Abu Ramadan out o municipal operations. [...]	2008-01-18 15:06:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KWBG EAID PTER IS
08JERUSALEM1047	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/20): THE TRUCE - WHAT'S NEXT? [...] Al-Quds prints its daily editorial entitled, "What comes next, after the first day of the truce! (6/20): "Finally, a truce was agreed upon and it has cautiously entered its first day. Everyone is watching, with many differing expectations. Hamas officials, one after the other, confirm their [...]	2008-06-20 11:33:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1053	GAZA CEASEFIRE HOLDS ON 1ST DAY; SUFA, NAHAL OZ [...] (SBU) An Egyptian-brokered ceasefire covering the Gaza Strip took effect at 0600 on June 19, and there have not been any significant security incidents in the area as of 1700 local on June 20. While a Hamas spokesman complained an Israeli navy vessel strafed the Gaza shoreline on June 19, th [...]	2008-06-20 13:52:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWBG IS PGOV PTER
08JERUSALEM1061	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/23): ISRAEL, SOLE BENEFICIARY [...] Independent Al-Ayyam carries its daily editorial under the title, "The truce and a slightly reduced siege"(6/23): Israel needs the rocket attacks to stop and it has achieved that [goal]. At the same time, it wants to continue its siege (albeit, a bit less restrictive) of the Gaza Strip. Hama [...]	2008-06-23 10:37:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1069	GAZA CEASEFIRE CONTINUES FOR 4TH DAY; NO CHANGE IN [...] (SBU) The Gaza Strip ceasefire is being observed without significant security incidents as of 1600 local on June 23 (the 4th day since the ceasefire took effect). Local contacts report Israeli Navy fire toward Palestinian fishing boats approaching the GOI's maritime limit line early on June [...]	2008-06-23 13:48:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWBG IS PGOV PTER
08JERUSALEM1073	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/24): "AMERICAN WHISPERING THAT [...] Independent Al-Ayyam carries its daily editorial under the title, "The truce may help to achieve unity or may deepen division"(6/24): The truce may help to make comprehensive national dialogue successful, end division and restore unity. It may also lead to a deepening and perpetuation of div [...]	2008-06-24 11:16:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1076	GAZA CEASEFIRE'S CALM BROKEN BY SHOOTING, [...] (SBU) Levels of violence in/around the Gaza Strip remain low on the fifth day of the ceasefire, but there has been one IDF shooting of a Palestinian, three Qassam launches and one mortar fired as of 1630 local on June 24. On June 23, Palestinian contacts report the IDF shot and seriously inj [...]	2008-06-24 14:09:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWBG IS PGOV PTER ASEC
08JERUSALEM1085	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/25): "NO HOPE FOR PALESTINE [...] Al- Quds prints its daily editorial entitled, "In order to regain Arab and world support" (6/25): Palestinian, Arab and international factors have led to a decrease in interest in the Palestinian cause compared to the support witnessed in the sixties and seventies... Internal Palestinian divi [...]	2008-06-25 11:22:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1089	GAZA CROSSINGS CLOSED AFTER QASSAM STRIKES; [...] (SBU) Palestinian press report an 80-year-old farmer was shot and seriously injured by IDF fire early June 25, 500 meters from the perimeter fence east of Khan Yunis. There were no Qassam rockets or mortars fired from Gaza as of 1600 local on June 25. 2. (SBU) UN, Palestinian and NGO con [...]	2008-06-25 14:04:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWBG IS PGOV PTER ASEC
08JERUSALEM1094	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/26): ARAB UNITY IMPORTANT TO [...] Al- Quds prints its daily editorial entitled, "Jerusalem, the capital of the Palestinian State, not American merchandise" (6/26): We were truly shocked by [Barak Obama's] statement about Jerusalem, and by his assertion that Jerusalem will remain the capital of Israel and should remain undivide [...]	2008-06-26 10:35:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1096	GAZA CROSSINGS CLOSED FOR SECOND DAY; QASSAM LANDS [...] (SBU) One Qassam rocket struck an open area near Sderot's industrial zone at about 1245 local on June 26. No injuries or damage resulted, and the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades claimed responsibility. UN and Palestinian contacts report that IDF troops at Kerem Shalom fired on Palestinians approxim [...]	2008-06-26 13:54:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWBG IS PGOV PTER ASEC
08JERUSALEM1103	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/27): "ARE WE ON OUR WAY TO [...] Independent Ayyam prints its daily editorial entitled, "Palestinian Visit to Damscus" (6/27): "It is clear that President Mahmud Abbas will visit the Syrian capital [in July] upon the official invitation [by] President Bashar Al-Assad... the invitation to Damascus is not only a show of appreci [...]	2008-06-30 04:44:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1109	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/30): THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF [...] Al- Quds prints its daily editorial entitled, "the prisoners' swap...and the negotiations trip": "...it is obvious that the [Hizbollah] prisoners' swap that Israel approved [includes] prisoners with blood on their hands... so, it is now possible to say that this major obstacle [to the prisoner [...]	2008-06-30 10:43:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1113	PA PRIVATELY CONCERNED ABOUT HIZBULLAH PRISONERS [...] (C) Summary. Palestinian Authority (PA) PM Salam Fayyad expressed concern to the Consul General on June 29 regarding the inclusion of Palestinian prisoners in the GOI-Hizbullah prisoner deal. The PA's Prisoners Affairs Minister also expressed concern about the deal, alleging the GOI has sta [...]	2008-06-30 13:08:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PHUM PREL PTER IS
08JERUSALEM1114	GAZA STRIP LARGELY QUIET; CROSSINGS REOPEN FOR [...] (SBU) Two mortars were fired from Gaza late June 28, but no impacts were reported on the Israeli side of the perimeter fence, and no injuries/damage were reported. Palestinian press report the Israeli Navy fired on fishing boats off the coast near Dayr al-Balah (central Gaza) on June 28, with [...]	2008-06-30 13:09:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWBG IS PGOV PTER ASEC
08JERUSALEM1135	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/01): HAMAS AT A CROSSROADS - [...] Al- Quds independent prints its daily editorial entitled, "In view of the truce...where does Hamas stand now?" (07/01): "...I think that Hamas today realizes the meaning of practicing authority... Hamas authorities must... know how to run internal Palestinian affairs in the Gaza Strip without [...]	2008-07-01 11:01:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1137	GAZA CEASEFIRE: ONE ROCKET FIRED, COMMERCIAL [...] (SBU) Unknown militants fired one Qassam rocket from Gaza into Israel on June 30, causing no damage and no injuries. The IDF opened fire on unidentified individuals near the border in central Gaza on June 30, causing no injuries. Palestinian press reported that the IDF opened fire twice on sh [...]	2008-07-01 14:26:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	KWBG IS PGOV PTER ASEC
08JERUSALEM1144	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/02): THE GAZA STRIP TRUCE _ [...] In one of its main editorials, under the headline, "Will the Truce Last Long?" independent Al-Quds opines, (07/02) "...In evaluating the truce, one can conclude that it will not last long for several reasons. Mainly, because the basis of Israeli policy is not to implement a true peace with th [...]	2008-07-02 11:24:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1166	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/02): RAFAH - "STOP [...] Independent Al- Quds runs its daily editorial entitled, "Rafa crossing again" (07/03): "hundreds of Palestinians tried to cross the Egyptian borders through the Rafah crossing...the problem with this sole passageway between Gaza and the world, is that it is controlled by an agreement between E [...]	2008-07-03 08:12:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1169	CODEL KERRY REVIEWS NEGOTIATIONS, SITUATION ON THE GROUND WITH EREKAT, FAYYAD [...] (S) Summary. In separate July 1 meetings with CODEL Kerry, PA PM Salam Fayyad reviewed progress on Roadmap implementation, while PLO Negotiations Affairs Chief Saeb Erekat summarized progress on permanent status negotiations. Fayyad thanked the USG for "unprecedented" assistance and said the PA is [...]	2008-07-03 12:38:00	Consulate Jerusalem	SECRET	KWBG PREL PGOV PBTS IS OREP
08JERUSALEM1179	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/07): SYRIAN BID TO HOST [...] Independent Al- Ayyam runs its daily editorial entitled, "Abbas- Assad meeting and Internal Palestinian Dialogue!!" (07/07): "... there are official declarations and... indications that the situation is not yet ripe for [meetings between Abbas and Hamas leader Mish'al], especially since Hamas [...]	2008-07-07 12:46:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1188	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/08): "A COMPREHENSIVE DEAL OR [...] Independent Al-Quds prints its main, daily editorial under the title, "The Special importance of Abu Mazin's Visit to Damascus" (7/08): "...Abu Mazin met with a number of leaders from different JERUSALEM 00001188 002 OF 002 Palestinian factions, but did not meet with any Hamas leaders, [...]	2008-07-08 09:55:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1192	PA REPORTS MAJOR INCREASE IN IDF WEST BANK [...] (SBU) Summary. PA officials and security commanders report a marked increase in the number of IDF incursions in the West Bank since mid-June. On July 6-8, there were IDF raids in every Palestinian city except Jericho. Nablus officials told PolOff and POL FSN that the IDF entered Nablus on [...]	2008-07-08 14:41:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG IS PGOV PINS PTER KISL
08JERUSALEM1200	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/09): NATIONAL DIALOGUE - TO [...] Independent Al-Quds prints its daily editorial entitled, "National dialogue should be comprehensive" (7/09): "...Certainly Abu Mazen's visit to Damascus does not mean the end of... Palestinian national dialogue. [The dialogue] will not be successful unless it includes all of the factions and. [...]	2008-07-09 10:29:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1203	NABLUS MALL CLOSURE SPARKS PA ANGER [...] (C) Summary. PA leaders say they are furious about the IDF's closure of Nablus' largest mall (reftel). Prime Minister Salam Fayyad told the Consul General on July 8 that the GOI had not previously mentioned the mall (owned by publicly-traded real estate company al-I'timan) in GOI-PA discuss [...]	2008-07-09 14:30:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON KTFN KWBG PTER KISL KPAL IS
08JERUSALEM1208	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/10): VANISHING HOPES FOR [...] Independent Al-Quds prints its daily editorial entitled, "Truce talks, dialogue, and agreement" (7/10): "...it is obvious that the possibility of an agreement... or even a meeting [between Fatah and Hamas] has almost disappeared... The truce [with Israel in the Gaza Strip] will not last long fo [...]	2008-07-10 08:26:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS

08JERUSALEM122	GAZA: LIMITED DELIVERIES CONTINUE; HUMANITARIAN [...] (SBU) Summary: Limited truckloads of aid passed through Kerem Shalom crossing on January 23. The Gaza Power Plant received 200,000 liters of fuel oil on January 23, allowing the Plant to generate electricity until January 26. Despite the resumption of electricity, Gaza hospitals report con [...]	2008-01-23 15:55:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID ECON KPAL KWBG PGOV PHUM
08JERUSALEM1227	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/11): FAYYAD'S PRACTICAL IDEAS [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its daily editorial entitled: "Dr. Fayyad's ideas to end division are practical and constructive" (7/11): "...out of a feeling of deep responsibility towards his people and the cause of his homeland, [Palestinian Authority Premier] Dr. Fayyad has laid out some construc [...]	2008-07-11 09:48:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1230	FAYYAD THANKS CODEL ACKERMAN FOR USG SUPPORT, SAYS [...] (C) Summary: Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Salam Fayyad told CODEL Ackerman on July 5 that the PA's capacity to govern has improved significantly in the last year, despite continued IDF incursions into the West Bank that undermine PA security reform efforts. Fayyad thanked the C [...]	2008-07-14 05:50:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON PREL EAID PTER KWBG IS
08JERUSALEM1237	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/14): WHICH COMES FIRST: UNITY [...] Al-Quds prints its daily editorial entitled, "Obstacles to Palestinian dialogue"(7/14): "...the overwhelming majority of [the Palestinian] people ...believe that dialogue is the solution [to internal Palestinian division]...[however]... the most dangerous obstacle in the way of dialogue is th [...]	2008-07-14 08:21:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1245	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/15): THE LINK BETWEEN NATIONAL [...] Independent Al-Ayyam prints an editorial by Muhannad Abdul Hamid entitled, "All roads are closed to the [national] unity initiatives" (7/15): "...the initiative by [Palestinian Authority President] Abu Mazin [to begin a dialogue with Hamas] has gained special attention because it was presented [...]	2008-07-15 10:33:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM125	PALESTINIAN OFFICIALS TELL CODEL VOINOVICH PA IS [...] (SBU) Summary: Senator George Voinovich (R-OH),accompanied by Representatives Phil Gingrey (R-OH),Rob Bishop (R-UT),Steve Pearce (R-NM),and Michael Turner (R-OH),met separately on January 6 with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad and Foreign Minister Riad Maliki. Maliki [...]	2008-01-24 14:46:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV ECON IS KWBG
08JERUSALEM1259	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/16): "HAS THE WORLD BECOME [...] Al- Quds prints its daily editorial entitled, "A call on the international community to halt Israeli actions." Everyday Israel performs acts of tyranny [against Palestinians] such as destroying houses, confiscating land or insisting on building barriers in the middle of farming villages that [...]	2008-07-16 10:41:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1262	REACTION TO PRISONER EXCHANGE: PA CONCERNED ABOUT [...] (C) Summary. Palestinian Authority (PA) and Fatah leaders publicly cheered the release of Lebanese prisoners but privately feared that Hizbollah, not the PA, will receive credit for Palestinian prisoners released in the future. PA Prisoners Affairs Minister Ashraf Ajrami said the GOI has not [...]	2008-07-16 14:57:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PHUM PREL PTER IS
08JERUSALEM1277	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/18): PRISONER EXCHANGE - FIRST [...] Al- Quds prints its daily editorial entitled, "And what about the 11,000 Palestinian Prisoners?" (7/18): "...the prisoners' exchange deal which took place a couple of days ago between Hizbollah and Israel was the successful result of difficult negotiations conducted under United Nations sponso [...]	2008-07-18 10:55:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1308	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/21): WHICH [...] No summary [...]	2008-07-21 11:21:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1309	CORRECTED COPY - JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/21): [...] No summary [...]	2008-07-21 11:22:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1322	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/22): WESTERN DECLARATIONS THAT [...] Al- Quds prints its daily editorial entitled, "Brown's Visit and his Positive Declarations" (7/22): "During his visit to the Palestinian lands and Israel, British Premier Gordon Brown showed positive understanding of the situation and peace demands. He talked frankly and clearly regarding the [...]	2008-07-22 10:54:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1324	INDEPENDENT GAZA LEADERS DECRY "SIEGE," BLAME [...] (C) Summary. Gaza-based PLO Executive Committee member Riyad al-Khudari told PolOff by phone on July 21 that Hamas has reorganized nearly all local administration and goods suppliers under its control through use of cartels, and is effectively collecting tax/customs revenues in Gaza. Gaza C [...]	2008-07-22 11:10:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KWBG EAID PTER IS
08JERUSALEM1328	AT LEAST 16 INJURED, DRIVER KILLED IN NEW [...] (SBU) Local press and police report at least 19 people were injured (one seriously) when a Palestinian drove a heavy front-loader into several cars (overturning one) on King David Street at approximately 1400 local. A Border Policeman and armed civilian shot and killed the driver, Ghassan Abu [...]	2008-07-22 13:23:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWBG PTER IS ASEC
08JERUSALEM1329	FURTHER NABLUS ARRESTS AND INCURSIONS; FUTURE OF [...] (C) Summary: According to PA security and Nablus business contacts, the IDF made several incursions into Nablus July 21-22 and made twenty arrests, including a PLC member and board members of al-I'timan, the developer of the Nablus shopping mall ordered closed by the GOI on July 6 (reftels). [...]	2008-07-22 14:13:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV KWBG PTER KTFN KISL IS
08JERUSALEM1335	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/23): AMERICA HAS NO PERMANENT [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its daily editorial by Rasim Ebaydat from Jerusalem, entitled, "America has no permanent enemies, when will Arab moderates learn that???" (7/23): "...America sees that engaging Iran... is better than encountering it militarily. This Iranian-American relationship shoul [...]	2008-07-23 11:00:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1339	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/24): "BARAK OBAMA WILL SOLVE [...] Independent Al- Ayyam runs an editorial by Abdullah Awwad entitled, "Barak Obama will solve it" (7/24): "...the democratic candidate is here promising that he will work to solve the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, from his first moment in the White House ... Bush promised that the two-state sol [...]	2008-07-24 12:17:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1349	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/25): DIFFERING VIEWS ON [...] Independent Al- Ayyam runs an editorial by Rajab Abu Sirriyyeh entitled, "Barack Obama: the journey in search of the Jewish voice" (7/25): "...Obama's attitude towards the Israeli side...has become clearer and more practical. [His visit to Sderot]...aims to portray Israel as a victim of Pales [...]	2008-07-25 10:46:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1354	PLO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CRITICIZES ISRAELI [...] (C) Summary. The PLO Executive Committee (ExComm) met in Ramallah on July 23 and released a statement that criticized Israeli settlement activity and incursions, slammed Hamas for harassing PLO/Fatah leaders, and welcomed national dialogue based on the Yemeni Initiative. The statement also c [...]	2008-07-25 13:44:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KWBG IS PREL
08JERUSALEM1355	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/28): "Bush...seeks to achieve [...] Al-Quds runs an editorial by Faysal Abu Khadra entitled, "Obama...and the Miracle of Israel" (7/28): "It is sad to hear and read that the African-American Senator whose father is a Muslim and whose mother is a white American Christian has a tendency towards [miraculously supporting Israel] rath [...]	2008-07-28 10:35:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1361	HAMAS LASHES OUT AT FATAH AFTER GAZA CITY BOMBING [...] (C) Summary. Hamas spokesman and local press reported that a bomb killed five Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades militants, including a senior al-Qassam commander and nephew of Hamas leader/PLC member Khalil al-Hayya late July 25. Fatah PLC bloc leader Azzam al-Ahmad told al-Jazira TV July 26 tha [...]	2008-07-28 14:56:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PTER PGOV ASEC IS
08JERUSALEM1362	UPDATE ON OPIC MORTGAGE FINANCE FACILITY [...] (U) Summary: Representatives of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) visited Jerusalem and Ramallah July 18-23 to further OPIC,s affordable mortgage finance initiative, launched by PA President Abbas and OPIC CEO Mosbacher on April 14. OPIC VP Drumheller discussed timing and imp [...]	2008-07-28 15:23:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN KWBG
08JERUSALEM1364	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/29): "There is worse to come if [...] Independent Al-Quds prints its daily editorial entitled, "Israel destroys peace...and we destroy ourselves?!!" (7/29): "Finally the Israeli Premier, Ehud Olmert, confessed that achieving peace this year is unlikely....Israel has continued its settlement activities everywhere especially in Jerus [...]	2008-07-29 10:35:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1370	MULTIPLE IDF INCURSIONS NABLUS; PA INVESTIGATING [...] (SBU) PA security officials told PolOff and POL FSN July 29 that the IDF entered Nablus late July 28 and early July 29, arresting three Fatah members, including M'amun al-Safadi in the Nablus Kasbah (Old City) and occupied a five-story building for four hours. Nablus Governor Jamal Muhaysin t [...]	2008-07-29 14:07:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWBG PGOV PTER IS
08JERUSALEM1374	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/30): Demolition of Palestinian [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its daily editorial entitled, "With what right are Palestinian houses destroyed?" (7/30): "It has become impossible to tolerate the official international, Arab and Palestinian silence regarding the Israeli Authority's actions of planned and intensive demolition operati [...]	2008-07-30 09:45:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1380	QALQILIYA SECURITY CHIEFS CLAIM SUCCESSES AGAINST [...] (C) Summary. Qalqiliya security chiefs told PolOff July 29 that PA security forces (PASF) completed a campaign against vehicle-theft gangs, Hamas activists and wanted criminals in Area B villages from July 15-21, and plan a smaller campaign in villages SE of Qalqiliya in early August. Qalq [...]	2008-07-30 15:13:00	Consulate Jerusalem	SECRET	KWBG IS PGOV PTER
08JERUSALEM1381	PA CRACKS DOWN ON HIZB AL-TAHRIR, BANS PLANNED [...] (C) Summary. PM Salam Fayyad told the Consul General July 28 that Hamas is supporting Hizb al-Tahrir's attempt to create unrest in the West Bank in a "marriage of convenience" between the Islamist groups. PA security contacts told PolOff and POL FSN July 27-29 that PA Interior Minister Abd [...]	2008-07-30 15:21:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG IS PGOV PTER KISL
08JERUSALEM1384	FAYYAD-DAYTON: JENIN COORDINATION, HAMAS, AND THE [...] (C) SUMMARY. PA PM Fayyad told USSC LTG Dayton July 29 that he accepts the USSC offer for British BG Deverill to help coordinate donor efforts on economic and governance issues in Jenin. Fayyad urged that further work on Jenin not delay security efforts in other West Bank priority areas, inc [...]	2008-07-31 04:27:00	Consulate Jerusalem	SECRET	KWBG PREL PGOV IS
08JERUSALEM1385	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (7/31): Doubts that future Israeli [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its main editorial entitled, "The end of Olmert's era" (7/31): "Finally, the Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced...that he is not going to run in the primary elections of the Kadima party [scheduled for September] ... What is important for the Palestinian peopl [...]	2008-07-31 11:20:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1387	TENSION CONTINUES IN GAZA AS HAMAS CLAIMS [...] (C) Summary. Tensions remain high in Gaza City following the multiple bombings on July 25, and subsequent Hamas crackdown. Hamas leaders told press July 31 that closed NGOs will be permitted to reopen, but Fatah and independent officials are skeptical and say Hamas gunmen used the crackdown [...]	2008-07-31 12:02:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG IS PGOV PTER
08JERUSALEM1404	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/01): Strong support for [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its daily editorial by Rajeh Abu Asab entitled, "Making the national dialogue successful is in the Palestinian and Arab interest" (8/01): "Abbas has announced the launch of the Palestinian-Palestinian national dialogue following his meeting with President Hosni Mubarak [...]	2008-08-01 11:19:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1412	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/04): A message to those who [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its daily editorial entitled, "Enough...!!" (8/04): "The sad events in the Gaza Strip during the last three days and their results have shocked and surprised Palestinians throughout the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, in refugee camps and abroad, not only because they form a [...]	2008-08-04 07:25:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1415	HAMAS FURTHER CONSOLIDATES POWER WITH DEFEAT OF [...] (C) Summary. 11 Palestinians were killed and 106 injured on August 2 after Hamas police stormed Hillis clan neighborhoods in Gaza City to seize suspects in the July 25 beach bombing. 188 clan members entered Israel near Nahal Oz fuel depot, where they were disarmed, strip-searched and affor [...]	2008-08-04 14:34:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG IS PGOV PTER ASEC
08JERUSALEM142	PA FOREIGN MINISTRY SEEKING INCREASED ENGAGEMENT [...] (C) Summary. PA Foreign Minister (MFA) Assistant Deputy Minister Mufid Shami (with responsibility for Western Hemisphere affairs) told PolOff on January 28 that the MFA has a "good feeling" about USG commitment to the peace process post-Annapolis and takes the upcoming visits of Generals Fra [...]	2008-01-28 14:48:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PREL IS PGOV
08JERUSALEM1422	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/05): Desperate calls for end [...] Independent Al-Quds carries its daily editorial entitled, "How can we regain our waning confidence?" (8/05): "A lot has been said about the low level to which the Palestinian attitude has fallen due to this destructive division between the two major parties [Fatah and Hamas] in the Palestinian [...]	2008-08-05 09:51:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1434	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/06): National dialogue must be [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its daily editorial entitled, "Dialogue based on attachment to Palestine" (8/06): "Although [Palestinian] parties [Fatah and Hamas] have closed their ears to the calls made by both Palestinians and the wider Arab world for a serious and effective dialogue for the sake o [...]	2008-08-06 13:56:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1444	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/07): A call for public and [...] Independent Al-Quds runs an editorial entitled, "Where is the role of the public...?" (8/07): "The tragic situation in which we [Palestinians] live is characterized by three signs: - The first sign is the destructive bloody conflict for authority and the preference of narrow group interests ove [...]	2008-08-07 08:44:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1449	PA BARELY MAKES JULY SALARIES THANKS TO THE UAE [...] (C) Summary: The Palestinian Authority (PA) paid salaries in the West Bank and Gaza on August 7, thanks to a transfer of USD 42 million from the UAE and a USD 80 million commercial bridge loan taken against future income. However, the PA did not pay the usual NIS 1000 each to employees still [...]	2008-08-07 14:08:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN KWBG PGOV IS
08JERUSALEM1450	PM FAYYAD AND PMA GOVERNOR AL-WAZIR DISCUSS [...] (S) Summary: Treasury DAS Daniel Glaser met with PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad on July 28 to discuss the USG's intent to designate thirteen organizations and one individual for their ongoing support of Hamas (Ref A). PM Fayyad said his government has already taken "courageous" steps to cut of [...]	2008-08-07 14:10:00	Consulate Jerusalem	SECRET	PTER KTFN EFIN ECON PHUM KISL KWBG IS EAID
08JERUSALEM1471	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/08): Frustration at lack of [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its daily editorial entitled, "Another Palestinian-Israeli summit but...!" (8/08): "Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas met with the Israeli Premier, Ehud Olmert, in a series of organized meetings between the two sides [on August 6]. As usual, the new mee [...]	2008-08-08 09:34:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1482	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/11): Mourning over the death [...] Independent Al-Ayyam runs its daily editorial by Hamada Fara'neh entitled, "Advice for the Palestinian President" (08/11): "More than ever before, President Mahmoud Abbas needs the solidarity of the Fatah movement. The movement, as a political struggle organization, is the mother that delivere [...]	2008-08-11 08:27:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1487	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/12): Who deserves [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its main editorial entitled, "Egypt... and the Palestinian Situation" (08/12): "Rafah and the other crossings were opened per international arrangements and agreement, and what actually closed them down is the takeover by force of the authority in Gaza and the continuit [...]	2008-08-12 10:12:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1491	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/13): Palestinian insistence on [...] No summary [...]	2008-08-13 09:43:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1499	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/14): "Dangerous Signs in [...] No summary [...]	2008-08-14 09:00:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1511	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/15): The status of Palestinians [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its daily editorial by Azzam Tawfiq Abu Al-Su'oud entitled, "Will there be a New Middle East?" (8/15): "Since the beginning of [Bush's] presence in the White House, we have heard about American plans for a new Middle East ... We are accustomed to the idea that the Ameri [...]	2008-08-15 10:03:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1513	PA CLOSES WEST BANK NGOS SUSPECTED OF TERROR [...] (S) Summary. PA security contacts report closure of at least 12 institutions suspected of Hamas connections August 4-13, on orders from PM Salam Fayyad and PA Interior Minister Abd al-Razaq al-Yahya. According to President Abbas' Military Secretary, BG Jihad al-Jayusi, Abbas and Fayyad order [...]	2008-08-15 11:19:00	Consulate Jerusalem	SECRET	KWBG PTER PGOV IS
08JERUSALEM1519	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/18): All talk and no action on [...] Independent Al-Quds prints its daily editorial entitled, "National Dialogue...Again" (8/18): "We are getting tired of calling for [Palestinian] national unity and we request that it be achieved as quickly as possible to end the division ... Everybody is talking about the national dialogue, its [...]	2008-08-18 09:19:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1529	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/19): Palestinian national [...] Independent Al-Quds carries an editorial by Walid Al-Awad, Member of the Political Bureau of the Palestinian People's Party, entitled, "the Palestinian National Dialogue Needs Palestinian Political Will and an Active Arab Role" (8/19): "Despite the increasing talks and press statements claiming [...]	2008-08-19 10:29:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1534	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/20): LACK OF MOVEMENT ON [...] Independent Al-Quds runs a daily editorial entitled, "A Step in the Road to Releasing Thousands of Prisoners" (8/20): "Each Palestinian prisoner released by Israel reduces the burden and suffering of the Palestinian people in general and of the prisoner's friends and relatives in particular. . [...]	2008-08-20 11:11:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1547	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/21): WHY DO PALESTINIANS INSIST [...] Independent Al-Quds runs an editorial by the Secretary General of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Abdul Rahim Mallouh, entitled, "Why?!!!" (8/21): "[T]he important lesson Palestinian decision-makers, in particular, and the Palestinian people, in general, should take [from int [...]	2008-08-21 07:28:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1555	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/22): Doubt concerning Hamas' [...] Independent Al-Quds runs an editorial entitled, "Our Cause and the Latest International Variables" (8/22): "Palestinians and Arabs need to benefit from the latest international variables and developments in order to advance the just peace process, taking into consideration that the conditions o [...]	2008-08-22 08:17:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1557	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/25): IF THE SHIPS BREAK THE [...] Independent Al-Quds runs an editorial by regular columnist Talal Al-Sharif entitled, "The Two Ships--So Breaking the Siege is not in One Direction!" (8/25): "[T]he sailing of the two ships [to the Gaza Strip] is a good step, but political [aspirations] cannot be achieved without pure national [...]	2008-08-25 07:55:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1562	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/26): A First Step towards Full [...] Under the headline "Congratulations on the Prisoners' Release, What's next..!" (8/26),Independent Al-Quds opined in its main editorial: "This is a first step, and Israel should consider it as such, towards the comprehensive release of thousands of Palestinian prisoners crowding Israeli jails a [...]	2008-08-26 06:40:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1596	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/27): Guarded Optimism following [...] Independent Al-Quds runs an editorial entitled, "The Settlement Activity Should Be Condemned with Clear Cut Sentences" (8/27): "[T]he U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, talked, after her meeting with [the Palestinian Authority (PA)] President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, about the expans [...]	2008-08-27 07:29:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1610	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/28): WILL CAIRO TALKS ACHIEVE A [...] Independent Al-Quds runs an editorial entitled, "The National Dialogue as Target and not as Logo" (8/28): "[I]nternal and external factors, such as competition between the Palestinian factions and Arab and international pressure, hinder the achievement of Palestinian national unity. These fac [...]	2008-08-28 07:55:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1611	PA CARRIES OUT LOCAL SECURITY CAMPAIGNS IN TOWNS [...] (C) PA security contacts told PolOff and Pol FSN August 26-27 that National Security Forces (NSF) units with police and intelligence support led patrols and arrest raids near Hebron in al-Dhahiriya (Area A) and Bayt Awa (Area B) from August 24-27. PA spokesmen told local press August 24 that [...]	2008-08-28 10:48:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PTER PGOV IS
08JERUSALEM1621	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (8/29): PEACE NEGOTIATIONS - [...] Independent Al-Quds runs an editorial entitled, "The Return and not the Permanent Resettlement" (8/29): "[T]he declarations of the [Palestinian Authority] President Mahmoud Abbas in Beirut confirm...that the Palestinian refugees object to the idea of permanent resettlement [in Lebanon]...and t [...]	2008-08-29 08:34:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1627	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/02): WHITHER INTERNAL [...] Independent Al-Quds runs an editorial by Gaza political scientist Dr. Naji Sadiq Sharab, entitled, "Whither the [Internal] Division..." (9/02): "[T]his internal division [between Fatah and Hamas]...will mean the disappearance of the possibility of establishing a Palestinian state ... it strips [...]	2008-09-02 10:13:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1634	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/03): DEBATING THE ROLE OF ARAB [...] Independent Al-Quds runs an editorial entitled, "A Dangerous Legal Precedent" (9/03): "According to news reports, an American court has issued a ruling to impose a heavy fine on the Palestinian Authority for the 1996 killing of an Israeli-American by Hamas. This has established a (new) legal p [...]	2008-09-03 09:26:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1640	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/04): INTERNATIONAL CHANGES AND [...] Independent Al-Quds editorialized in "Special Damascus Summit," (9/4): "Today in Damascus a special quartet summit (which includes French President Sarkozy, President Assad of Syria, Amir of Qatar Al Thani, and Turkish PM Erdogan) is held... The convening of this summit by itself is considered [...]	2008-09-04 06:54:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1651	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/05): INTERNAL PALESTINIAN [...] Wadi' Abu Nassar, Executive Director of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops in the Holy Land, opines in independent Al-Quds under the headline "An agreement to show off, not to implement" (09/05): "Recently, American Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice concluded her 17th visit to the Middle East [...]	2008-09-05 10:10:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1658	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/08): INTERNAL DIVISION COLORS [...] Independent Al-Quds editorialized in "We are not in Need of More Division," (9/8): "Once again, division in the Palestinian arena has resurfaced in the expression of political positions related to the teachers' strike in the Gaza Strip. This is, of course, not a political issue because the te [...]	2008-09-08 10:04:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1681	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/09): CONTINUED PALESTINIAN [...] Independent Al-Quds editorializes in "The strikes..." (9/8): "We are experiencing extraordinary, catastrophic conditions in all aspects of our political, economic and daily lives. The on-going JERUSALEM 00001681 002 OF 002 strike [by teachers and health care workers] is increasing the [...]	2008-09-09 09:25:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1682	OVERVIEW OF HAMAS FINANCES IN GAZA [...] (C) Summary: Gaza businessmen told Econoffs that the Gaza economy produces around USD 500,000/month in value added taxes, import duties and utility payments for the Hamas government. This is a small fraction of the Hamas-controlled government's budget in Gaza, which has consistently been la [...]	2008-09-09 14:00:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID EAGR PA IS PHUM KWBG
08JERUSALEM1685	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/10): ALTERNATIVES TO THE [...] Independent Al-Quds runs an editorial by daily columnist Dr. Hasan Abdullah entitled, "The success of Cairo talks Could save our communal ship from sinking" (9/10): "[C]airo talks must lead to an agreement...the agreement should pave the way for presidential and legislative Palestinian electio [...]	2008-09-10 10:29:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM171	ABU MAZEN WITH LTG FRASER: FAYYAD IS ROADMAP POINT [...] (C) SUMMARY: PA President Mahmud Abbas (Abu Mazen) told LTG William Fraser January 29 that the PA is ready to operate the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, but he is skeptical that Hamas will accept this arrangement. He identified PM Salam Fayyad as LTG Fraser's principal interlocutor [...]	2008-02-01 09:08:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PBTS PREL IS
08JERUSALEM1716	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/15): A "MULTIPOLAR" WORLD AND [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its main editorial under the title, "Partition on the Basis of International Legitimacy"(09/15): "in a statement seldom made by Israeli leaders, Premier Ehud Olmert said [on September 14] in an address to his government, that the dream of Greater Israel has ended [fore [...]	2008-09-15 08:54:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM172	PM FAYYAD TALKS ROAD MAP WITH LTG FRASER, [...] (C) SUMMARY: PM Salam Fayyad told LTG William Fraser January 29 that freezing settlement construction is the top Palestinian priority for Roadmap implementation. He said the PA will be pragmatic and also seriously address Israeli security concerns. He urged GoI compliance with the obligati [...]	2008-02-01 09:29:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PBTS PREL PINS IS
08JERUSALEM1721	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/16): DISCUSSING THE LEGITIMACY [...] Under the title, "Required... Exit From Useless Debate", Al-Quds independent opines in its main editorial (09/16): "The debate over JERUSALEM 00001721 002 OF 002 President Mahmud Abbas' remaining time in office is heating up over the issue of whether it will end on January 9 or at the e [...]	2008-09-16 10:00:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1729	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/17): "ONE NATIONAL VISION AND [...] Al-Quds independent writes in its main editorial entitled "Cairo Dialogue is an Opportunity Not to Be Wasted" (09/17): "Fatah and Hamas, or more precisely, the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian Government in Gaza, should benefit from this [one-time] opportunity. Dialogue should place [...]	2008-09-17 09:12:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1745	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/19): PREDICTIONS ABOUT LIVNI [...] The main editorial in Al-Quds independent runs under the title "The Ramifications of Livni's Win of the Leadership of Kadima" (09/19): "Palestinians have always dealt with Israeli political developments on the basis of them being an internal issue that chiefly concern Israelis only. The Pale [...]	2008-09-19 08:40:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1753	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/22): THE UN, THE INTERNATIONAL [...] Al-Quds independent argues in its main editorial under the title, "International Responsibility" (09/22): [I]nternal political crises in Israel... directly impact the Palestinian issue and efforts to reach a solution [to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict]... How much longer will the internation [...]	2008-09-22 08:11:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1757	MINISTRY OF AWQAF HOPES SAUDIS WILL DISTRIBUTE [...] (C) Summary. The PA Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs called for USG pressure on Saudi Arabia to distribute Hajj visas to Gazans through the Ministry rather than through HAMAS. Doing so would help the PA, he said. He added that the PA wants Gazans to depart through Jordan, not Egypt. Th [...]	2008-09-22 13:47:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER PHUM KPAL KWBG KISL IS SA
08JERUSALEM1765	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/23): "EAST JERUSALEM [...] The main editorial of Al-Quds independent argues under the title, "Judaization plans are Non-Stop As Are Efforts to Launch Dialogue?!!" (09/23): "A few days ago construction started near the Magreb Gate [Old City, Jerusalem] to build, it seems, settlement neighborhoods. There is also the iss [...]	2008-09-23 07:46:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1786	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/24): PALESTINIANS SEE [...] In its main editorial, Al-Quds independent argues under the title, "The Series of 'Accidents' in Jerusalem" (09/24): "The day before yesterday, news reported an accident in West Jerusalem where a Palestinian Jerusalemite ran over a number of pedestrians on one of the city's sidewalks. The acc [...]	2008-09-24 11:08:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1792	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/25): CALL FOR A MEDIA AND [...] Under the title, "A Comprehensive Truce, not an Escalation of Disputes, is a Must Before Launching Dialogue", independent Al-Quds argues in its main editorial (09/25): "The success of [internal Palestinian] dialogue does not depend on Egyptian intentions or... the increased support of the Arab [...]	2008-09-25 08:19:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1802	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/26): PRESIDENT BUSH'S LEGACY [...] In its main editorial, Al-Quds independent opines under the title "Ideas Alone are not Enough" (09/26): "History will judge the presidency of George W. Bush... It was a period full of overseas wars and emergency laws to monitor terrorist suspects and a JERUSALEM 00001802 002 OF 002 re [...]	2008-09-26 09:15:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1809	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (9/29): INTERNATIONAL PRESSURE ON [...] Under the title "So that we don't drown in shallow water," regular columnist Talal Okal opines in independent Al-Ayyam (9/29): JERUSALEM 00001809 003 OF 003 "Does Bush have the ability to make decisions in the time remaining before January of next year? Or, will he and his administrati [...]	2008-09-29 10:59:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1829	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/02): BUSH-ABBAS MEETING - [...] Independent Ma'an online news agency publishes an article about the recent White House meeting between President Bush and Palestinian Authority President Abbas, written by political advisor to Abbas, Ahmad Abdul Rahman(10/02): "[I]t was just a protocol farewell meeting, nothing more, since M [...]	2008-10-02 09:07:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1830	CORRECTED COPY - JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/02): [...] Independent Ma'an online news agency publishes an article about the recent White House meeting between President Bush and Palestinian Authority President Abbas, written by political advisor to Abbas, Ahmad Abdul Rahman(10/02): "[I]t was just a protocol farewell meeting, nothing more, since M [...]	2008-10-02 09:09:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1833	CORRECTED COPY - JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/03): THE [...] Regular columnist Mohamad Yaghy opined in Al Ayyam under the title, "The peace process in the American elections" (10/03): "[T]he differences between the positions of the American presidential candidates regarding the [Palestinian-Israeli] peace process is somewhat unclear ....both of them hav [...]	2008-10-03 11:11:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1840	PA PAYS SEPTEMBER SALARIES EARLY; GAZA CASH [...] (C) Summary: With the help of Saudi and Kuwaiti budget support, the Palestinian Authority (PA) paid public sector salaries on time for August and September, while continuing to pay down wage arrears owed to its employees. The PA has now paid more than USD 300 million in back salaries in 2008 [...]	2008-10-03 14:13:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN KWBG PGOV IS PTER
08JERUSALEM1845	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/06): "WHAT IS LEFT OF PEACE [...] Al Ayyam publishes an opinion piece by columnist Samih Shbib under the title, "A dialogue waiting to be clarified" (10/06): "Hamas has its own agenda [that does not include] the PA and PLO... such an agenda bets on the success of Iranian expansion and consequently, the resurgence of regional I [...]	2008-10-06 11:04:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1847	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/07): PALESTINIANS NOT [...] Al Quds prints an editorial titled, "No positive signs preceding dialogue" (10/07): "If Hamas rejects the idea of a national consensus government and calls for a national government to be headed by them; and if Hamas insists that President Abbas' term ends on January 9, it is difficult to see [...]	2008-10-07 10:35:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1861	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/08): "THE END OF [...] Al Ayyam independent daily prints an opinion piece written by Jawad Al Bashiti under the title, "The End to History" (10/08): "During feudal times, the church was the largest real estate owner, but during the... [end to] the history of neo-capitalism, the "Bush-Paulson" state has suddenly beco [...]	2008-10-08 10:25:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1871	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/10): INTERNAL PALESTINIAN [...] Regular columnist Mohammad Yaghi opines in Al Ayyam independent daily under the title, "A dialogue to buy time" (10/10): "Many Arab countries see the controversy surrounding the Palestinian Authority Presidency as a continuation of the demise of the PLO. They are trying to avert the collapse [...]	2008-10-10 11:26:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1880	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/15): AN ASSESSMENT OF [...] Al Quds editorial opines under the title, "Freezing negotiations is an Israeli strategy" (10/15): "Almost a year has elapsed since the Annapolis peace conference... an entire year that has totally failed to produce any real progress in the peace process. Reaching a peace agreement, as recomm [...]	2008-10-15 12:05:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1883	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/16): 20 YEARS AFTER THE COLD [...] Hani Hurani opines in Al Ayyam under the title "An increasingly chaotic world" (10/16): "In a nutshell, the image of the Arab world, 20 years after the end of the Cold War, suggests that it has been failed to face up to the challenges of economic and political reform and realize stable societ [...]	2008-10-16 10:30:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1885	FATAH CONFERENCE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE [...] (C) Summary. October 10-15 Preparatory Committee meetings in Amman for Fatah's planned Sixth Party Conference included extensive discussion on Conference timing, venue, representation, and other modalities. The meetings ended abruptly on October 15 due to the Fatah Central Committee's (FCC) [...]	2008-10-16 13:11:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PGOV KDEM IS PTER
08JERUSALEM1886	HAMAS FIRMLY ENTRENCHED IN GAZA; SMUGGLING AND [...] (C) Summary. Gaza-based Fatah and independent contacts report that Hamas is well- entrenched and controls nearly every aspect of political and economic life in the Gaza Strip. They comment that Israeli-imposed closures have hurt Gazans generally but benefited Hamas, which is increasing its [...]	2008-10-16 13:48:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG IS PGOV PTER PHUM ECON
08JERUSALEM1901	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/17): "STALEMATE" IN [...] Former Palestinian Authority Minister Hasan Asfour opines in Al Ayyam under the title, "National dialogue: Interim or final solution?" (10/17): "The current situation requires that there be a comprehensive document that provides answers... [to] the issues of electoral law and mechanisms... [ [...]	2008-10-17 12:24:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1911	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/20): THE GAZA CALM: "IN [...] Bilal Al Hasan opines in Al Quds under the title "Acre events: Omen for a third Palestinian intifada"(10/20): "If the impetus for the two Palestinian intifadas came from the Israeli-Arab conflict... then a [third] Palestinian intifada launched from within the state of Israel will be based on d [...]	2008-10-20 11:20:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1919	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/22): THE ROAD MAP "HAS LOST [...] Al Quds editorial is titled "Palestinians embrace their olives despite settler aggression" (10/22): "No one, regardless of his barbarism and cruelty, can separate the Palestinian from his olive tree, which he considers to be one of his sons... the world and so-called international community s [...]	2008-10-22 12:04:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1934	PLO WELCOMES EGYPTIAN PAPER ON FACTIONAL [...] (C) Summary. The PLO Executive Committee (ExComm) released a statement October 22 welcoming Egyptian leadership in efforts to forge a "national consensus government and common political program." The statement implicitly conditions PLO acceptance of an Egyptian proposal on formation of a PA [...]	2008-10-22 16:35:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG IS PGOV PTER EG
08JERUSALEM1938	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/23): PALESTINIAN NATIONAL [...] Abdullah Awwad opines in Al Ayyam under the title, "A calm JERUSALEM 00001938 002 OF 002 discourse in a noisy moment (10/23): "All that can be said about the rift between Hamas and Fatah or between the Islamic movement and the nationalist one... is that it is a conflict between the Wes [...]	2008-10-23 09:29:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1947	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/24): PALESTINIAN PESSIMISM [...] Azmi Khawaja, Palestinian National Legislative Council Member, opines in Al Ayyam under the title, "Cairo dialogues approach a decisive moment"(10/24): "We must succeed in these talks, because their failure would threaten the Palestinian cause... Successful talks would mean an end to the Gaza [...]	2008-10-24 10:33:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1949	STABBING ATTACK IN JERUSALEM; ARRESTS IN THE WEST [...] (C) Summary. Israeli police on October 23 arrested a Palestinian who had stabbed two Israelis that day in Jerusalem. Later that day, roughly 150 Palestinians clashed with IDF troops who raided the attacker's village. Seven Palestinians were arrested during the campaign, most of whom were r [...]	2008-10-24 15:17:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC IS KPAL KWBG PGOV PHUM PREL PTER
08JERUSALEM1950	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/27): POLITICAL AND SECURITY [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-27 08:56:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1952	PA STARTS SECURITY OPERATION SOUTH OF HEBRON; [...] (C) Summary. PA security forces (PASF) commanders told ConGenOffs October 26-27 that joint PASF patrols entered Yatta and al-Samu'a (Area A towns south of Hebron) early October 27, arresting 23 criminal fugitives and Hamas activists and detaining 30 other suspects. The PA National Security [...]	2008-10-27 15:26:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG IS PINS PGOV PTER LE
08JERUSALEM1956	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/28): PALESTINIAN CONDEMNATION [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-28 07:37:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS

08JERUSALEM196	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (02/05): SUICIDE BOMBINGS - "A [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-05 11:32:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1983	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/31): BILATERAL NEGOTIATIONS: [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-31 11:34:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1986	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/03): UN Obligations; US [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-03 12:24:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1991	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/04): "TIME FOR AMERICA TO [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-04 10:58:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM1998	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/05): PALESTINIANS ARE LEADERS [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-05 11:34:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2000	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/06): SPECULATION ON [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-06 12:14:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2004	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/07): NO PEACE AGREEMENT [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-07 06:30:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2008	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/10): PALESTINIAN FAMILY [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-10 09:40:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2019	GAZA: POWER SUPPLY THREATENED AS CROSSINGS REMAIN [...] (C) Summary: The Gaza crossings with Israel have been closed since November 4, following a resumption of violence between the IDF and Hamas, resulting in a sharp drop in fuel supplies. The Gaza power plant will likely shut down at 1830 hours on November 10 due to a lack of fuel, according to [...]	2008-11-10 14:51:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD EAID ENRG KWBG KPAL PHUM
08JERUSALEM2021	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/12): PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-12 11:45:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2024	CEASEFIRE THREATENED AS MILITANTS, IDF TRADE BLOWS [...] (C) Summary. IDF incursions and airstrikes into the Gaza Strip have killed eleven Palestinians (all acknowledged Hamas and PIJ militants) since November 4, and injured 15 civilians, according to Gazan political and security contacts. Media accounts tally 68 rocket and mortar strikes in Isra [...]	2008-11-12 15:50:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG IS PGOV PTER PHUM
08JERUSALEM2029	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/13): UNITY - "BEFORE IT IS [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-13 11:53:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2042	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/14): ARAB RELUCTANCE TO PLAY [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-14 11:12:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2045	ROCKETS STRIKE ISRAEL AS ISRAEL MAINTAINS GAZA [...] (C) Summary. Gaza militants fired at least 13 rockets into Israel on November 14, lightly injuring an Israeli in Sderot and damaging four buildings. An IAF airstrike injured two PIJ militants near Bayt Lahiya. The GOI has closed all of Gaza's crossings (most have been closed since November [...]	2008-11-14 15:17:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG IS PHUM PTER PREF PREL
08JERUSALEM2048	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/17): URGENT CALLS FOR [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-17 11:05:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2052	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/18): AMERICA'S HONEYMOON [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-18 10:10:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2058	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/19): PALESTINIANS SEE NEW [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-19 10:27:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2082	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/20): IRAQI SECURITY AGREEMENT [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-20 09:53:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2089	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/21): ISRAEL AND GAZA: "THE [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-21 11:45:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2103	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/24): RESISTING "SOFT" U.S. [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-24 12:08:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2111	FATAH SIXTH CONGRESS: PREPARATORY COMMITTEE STILL [...] (C) Summary. In November 15-17 Fatah Sixth Congress Preparatory Committee sessions in Amman, senior Fatah leaders say they discussed venue, timing, and representation, but adjourned without agreement. Committee members told PolFSN that prospects for holding the Sixth Congress before the end [...]	2008-11-24 13:53:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PGOV KDEM IS PTER
08JERUSALEM2112	ABBAS CALLS FOR ELECTIONS "IF DIALOGUE FAILS"; [...] (C) Summary. President Mahmud Abbas (Abu Mazen) announced November 23 that he will call for presidential and legislative elections in early 2009 if national dialogue with Hamas fails. Abbas blamed Hamas for the breakdown of national dialogue talks in Cairo and defended peace negotiations wi [...]	2008-11-24 14:04:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PREL PTER IS PGOV
08JERUSALEM2117	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/25): "A NATIONAL UNITY [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-25 15:11:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2128	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/26): "GLOATING OVER AMERICAN [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-26 08:44:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM213	GAZA: SOME SHIPMENTS OF FOOD AND FUEL; [...] (SBU) Summary: Forty-five truckloads of commercial and humanitarian shipments entered Gaza through Sufa crossing on February 6, while Kerem Shalom remained closed. Fuel transfers were made via Nahal Oz transfer station, supplying the Gaza Power Plant with sufficient fuel to continue to prod [...]	2008-02-06 14:51:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID ECON KPAL KWBG PGOV PHUM
08JERUSALEM2153	FAYYAD MEETS PA SECURITY CHIEFS IN HEBRON; PASF [...] (C) Summary. PA security forces (PASF) commanders told ConGenOffs that they met with PM Salam Fayyad in Hebron on November 26 to review progress and discuss challenges. The National Security Forces (NSF) commander said PASF have arrested 110 security and criminal suspects in/around Hebron s [...]	2008-11-26 15:18:00	Consulate Jerusalem	SECRET	KWBG IS PINS PGOV PTER
08JERUSALEM2164	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (11/28): POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-28 09:13:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2169	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/01): PALESTINIANS SEE NO [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-01 11:40:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2175	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/02): ADMIRING THE U.S. [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-02 09:29:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2179	GAZA: BANK BRANCHES TO CLOSE DUE TO LACK OF CASH [...] (C) Summary. According to PMA Governor Jihad al-Wazir, all bank branches in Gaza will close no later than Thursday, December 4, because they do not have enough cash on hand to pay November salaries to PA employees. According to al-Wazir, PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad will issue a public sta [...]	2008-12-02 14:42:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN EAID ECON KWBG IS PTER PGOV
08JERUSALEM2194	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/04): PALESTINIANS: ISRAEL [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-04 10:48:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2196	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/05): HAMAS "WALKING INTO THE [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-05 10:49:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2202	FAYYAD TO CODEL WEXLER: CONDITIONS IMPROVED IN THE [...] (C) Summary: PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad thanked Representative Wexler for Congress' continued support for Palestinian assistance programs. He said that the economic situation in the West Bank is better than one year ago due to improved security and unprecedented levels of donor support. [...]	2008-12-05 16:05:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PGOV PREL PTER PHUM ECON IS OREP
08JERUSALEM2210	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/09): THE OTHER ENEMY: [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-09 11:59:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2215	CENTRAL ELECTIONS COMMISSION FACING BUDGET [...] (C) Summary. The Central Elections Commission (CEC) faces serious financial difficulties, according to Chief Electoral Officer Hisham Kuhail, and will be unable to pay December salaries without an additional infusion of funding. The PA Ministry of Finance (MoF) told post it will transfer NIS [...]	2008-12-09 14:50:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON EFIN KWBG KPAL KDEM IS
08JERUSALEM2233	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/12): "GAZA SIEGE - PRELUDE TO [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-12 08:46:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2238	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/15): EXPECTATIONS AND FEARS [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-15 11:14:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2244	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/16): "EXTENDING ANNAPOLIS TO [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-16 10:06:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2250	GAZA CONTACTS ASSESS HAMAS WANTS TO CONTINUE [...] (C) Summary. Gaza political contacts claim that Hamas disfavors military confrontation with Israel and, despite recent statements by Khalid Misha'l and other leaders, wants to continue the ceasefire (tahdiya) if agreement is reached to keep Gaza's crossings open. Contacts who regularly meet [...]	2008-12-16 17:44:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG IS PGOV PTER PHUM ECON
08JERUSALEM2252	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/17): RUMORS OF A "MILITARY [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-17 11:17:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2258	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/18): "ACTION - NOT JUST LIP [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-18 10:58:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2266	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/19): THE TRUCE ENDS, WHAT [...] Al Quds, in its main editorial entitled: "Iran ... a reconsideration of several stands is required" remarks that "It is time for the Arabs and Palestinians, with all their factions and movements, to realize that Iran has its own interests, including a special interest in avoiding an attack on i [...]	2008-12-19 07:54:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2274	NEW "HAMAS BANK" TO OPEN IN GAZA DECEMBER 28 [...] (C) Summary: Hamas has announced the "licensing" of a new bank, the Islamic National Bank (INB),in the Gaza Strip. Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) Governor Jihad al-Wazir considers the bank an illegal entity, and said the PMA will launch a public campaign against it. He said Hamas is cap [...]	2008-12-19 13:10:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN EAID KWBG PTER PGOV PINR IS QA
08JERUSALEM2278	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/22): OBSTACLES TO PEACE [...] The main editorial in Al Quds, "Prisoners once again," opines: "It is time for the Palestinian side to reject the Israeli position that deals with prisoners of freedom as criminal prisoners...it is time for European mediators, who always demand the release of [abducted Israeli soldier Gilad] Sh [...]	2008-12-22 09:58:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2284	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/23): BRIEF TRUCE IN GAZA [...] Mohamad Al Mubarak opines in Al Quds under the title "Will Rumsfeld escape or disappear?": "It is regrettable that the courts have so far not considered the war crimes committed by Rumsfeld, which led to the killing and displacement of millions of innocents and violated international laws and n [...]	2008-12-23 09:00:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2289	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/24): REPORTS ON ABBAS' [...] Al Quds editorial "The complicated crisis in Gaza" opines: "The worst scenario that could happen [in Gaza], is the use of military force, especially the Israeli one, in an attempt to topple the Hamas movement, because such an attempt is a definite prescription for bloodshed, extreme loss of li [...]	2008-12-24 11:36:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2293	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/29): "Massacre" in Gaza [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-29 09:58:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2294	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/29): "Massacre" in Gaza [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-29 10:55:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2295	GAZA UPDATE DECEMBER 29, 1400 LOCAL: AIRSTRIKES [...] (SBU) Summary. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and Palestinian rocket fire continue as of 1400 local on December 29. Palestinian medical, UN and NGO staff report at least 280 Palestinian deaths and 700 injuries since the airstrikes began on December 27. One Israeli was killed in a rocket strik [...]	2008-12-29 12:28:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG IS PTER MOPS ASEC
08JERUSALEM2296	FAYYAD TELLS SENATOR SPECTER THAT GAZA AIR STRIKES [...] (C) Summary. PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad told Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) on December 28 that Israeli Air Force strikes on Gaza are "highly destabilizing" for the West Bank and neighboring Arab countries, especially Jordan and Egypt. He said Hamas misread Israeli intentions and added that [...]	2008-12-29 12:32:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS PTER KWBG IS
08JERUSALEM2299	GAZA UPDATE DECEMBER 29, 1800 LOCAL [...] (SBU) Summary. Airstrikes and rocket fire continue in the Gaza Strip as of 1800 local on December 29. Gaza medical, UN and NGO sources report at least 308 Palestinian deaths since December 27, and at least 900 Palestinians in Gaza have been treated in hospitals for injuries due to IAF fire. [...]	2008-12-29 16:11:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWBG IS PTER MOPS ASEC
08JERUSALEM2301	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/30): Calls for national unity [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-30 09:10:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2309	GAZA UPDATE DECEMBER 30, 1300 LOCAL: 2 ISRAELIS, [...] (SBU) Summary. From 1800 local o December 29 to 1300 on December 30, rockets kiled two Israelis and injured at least nine others and Israeli airstrikes killed at least 16 more alestinians. Palestinian medical, UN and NGO staffreport at least 358 Palestinian deaths and 1070 njuries requiring [...]	2008-12-30 11:55:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG IS PTER MOPS ASEC
08JERUSALEM2316	GAZA UPDATE DECEMBER 30, 1800 LOCAL: FEWER [...] (SBU) Summary. From 1300 to 1800 local on December 30, 17 Palestinians were injured in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, and at least 10 more rockets hit Israel. At least 360 Palestinians have been killed and 1100 injured in airstrikes through 1800 on December 30. Clashes broke out in [...]	2008-12-30 16:45:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWBG IS PTER MOPS ASEC
08JERUSALEM2318	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (12/31): "Gaza is dying...what are [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-31 08:54:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM2320	GAZA UPDATE DECEMBER 31, 1300 LOCAL: DECREASED [...] (SBU) Summary. From 1800 December 30 through 1300 on December 31, two Palestinians were killed and at least 12 were injured in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, and at least 40 more rockets hit Israel (including several long-range rockets). At least 364 Palestinians have been killed and [...]	2008-12-31 12:06:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWBG IS PTER MOPS ASEC
08JERUSALEM2322	HAMAS ALLEGEDLY EXECUTES SEVEN FATAH PRISONERS IN [...] (SBU) Summary. Fatah contacts told PolFSN on December 30 that, in the wake of IAF bombings on December 28, Hamas executed seven Fatah members who had been held prisoner at al-Saraya prison in Gaza City. Three additional Fatah members are reportedly missing. Local human rights organizations [...]	2008-12-31 13:55:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PTER KWBG IS
08JERUSALEM243	PA SECURITY SAYS HAMAS RESPONSIBLE FOR DIMONA [...] (S) PA police chief Kamal al-Shaykh and Hazem Attallah (PM Salam Fayyad's military secretary) told PolOff on February 6-7 that Hamas was responsible for the February 4 suicide bombing in Dimona and that the blast is part of a Hamas strategy to sow instability and undermine peace efforts. Att [...]	2008-02-08 12:07:00	Consulate Jerusalem	SECRET	KWBG PTER IS PINS
08JERUSALEM275	PA COMPLAINS ABOUT ISRAELI RAIDS ON WEST BANK [...] (SBU) In the early hours of February 12, Israeli security forces raided the offices and homes of fourteen money changers in the West Bank cities of Ramallah, Nablus, Jenin, Tulkarm, and Hebron, and seized NIS 3 million in cash (equal to USD 830,000),along with computer equipment, documents, [...]	2008-02-13 16:47:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN KFTN KWBG IS
08JERUSALEM299	WEST BANK/GAZA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2008 [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-15 14:53:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KPAL KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC
08JERUSALEM364	GAZA: LOW FUEL SUPPLIES LIMIT WATER AND POWER [...] (C) Summary: Nahal Oz fuel transfer station was open for limited shipments on February 28. Gaza fuel importers claim that gasoline and diesel fuel imports currently meet just 20 percent of Gaza's needs. Most Gazan homes receive water from the mains for just six to ten hours each week. Local [...]	2008-02-28 13:21:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON KPAL KWBG PGOV PHUM
08JERUSALEM365	ISRAELI ACTION AGAINST WEST BANK CHARITIES [...] (C) Summary. Israeli security forces raided the offices of three charities in Jenin February 19, according to press reports, destroying property and confiscating equipment and other contents. The IDF carried out similar actions February 26 against two charities in Hebron. In both Jenin and [...]	2008-02-28 13:22:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN KFTN PGOV KWBG IS
08JERUSALEM371	SETTLER LEADERS AND CONSUL GENERAL AGREE TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: Settler leaders Dani Dayan (Yesha Council Chairman),Pinchas Wallerstein (Yesha Director General),Shaul Goldstein (Gush Etzion Regional Council Chairman),and Ron Nachman (Ariel Mayor) shared their views with the Consul General February 25, agreeing from the outset to disagree. [...]	2008-02-28 16:26:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PBTS PREL PHUM IS
08JERUSALEM425	TERRORIST ATTACK IN JERUSALEM KILLS EIGHT [...] (C) Summary. A terrorist attack at Jerusalem's Mercaz HaRav yeshiva on March 6 left eight students dead and seven wounded. One of the dead was an Amcit, as was one of the wounded. Israeli security has confirmed that the attack was carried out by Ala'a Abu Dhaim from the East Jerusalem neig [...]	2008-03-07 16:19:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PGOV PREL PTER PHUM KPAL IS
08JERUSALEM471	EAST BARTA'A VILLAGE: "TRAPPED IN THE SEAM ZONE" [...] (C) Summary. East Barta'a mayor Ghassan Kabaha told Poloffs February 26 that his village of 4,000 is "trapped in the seam zone," between the separation barrier and the Green Line. Kabaha said most of the village's residents do not have permission to enter Israel and must cross through the s [...]	2008-03-18 07:45:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PGOV PREL PTER PHUM KPAL IS
08JERUSALEM504	FATAH-HAMAS AGREE TO RESUME DIALOGUE? OR NOT? [...] (C) Summary. On March 19 and 20, Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh received PLO and Hamas delegations in Sana'a to discuss an initiative calling for dialogue between Hamas and PLO factions, including Fatah. On March 23, Fatah Revolutionary Council (FRC) member and PLC Fatah-bloc leader Az [...]	2008-03-24 17:57:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PGOV PREL PTER PHUM KPAL IS
08JERUSALEM514	FAYYAD TO CODEL BOEHNER: PA APPRECIATES USG [...] (SBU) Summary: Prime Minister Fayyad expressed his thanks to CODEL Boehner on March 22 for U.S. budget support to the PA. He said the PA will continue to strengthen transparency and improve the government's financial sustainability. Fayyad said he is encouraged by the improved security situa [...]	2008-03-25 15:29:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAID KWBG IS OREP
08JERUSALEM553	QADURA FARES CRITICIZES FATAH LEADERSHIP ON REFORM [...] (C) Summary. Grassroots Fatah leader Qadura Fares told Staffdel Diamond on March 25 that President Mahmud Abbas (Abu Mazen) is losing credibility because Palestinians see no progress on negotiations and no changes on the ground. He said imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghuthi is the only a [...]	2008-03-28 09:51:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PGOV PREL PTER IS
08JERUSALEM641	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (04/14): OLMERT: CHECKPOINTS ARE [...] Independent Al-Quds opens its editorial page with, "Boycotting Carter and opening doors for Livni!" (04/14): "On her way to Qatar to address the Democracy Forum held in Doha, Israeli Foreign Minister Livni called upon Arab countries to normalize relations with Israel in order to encourage Pale [...]	2008-04-14 10:07:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM647	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (04/15): PALESTINIAN GRATITUDE TO [...] Al-Quds independent carries an op-ed entitled, "Egypt's security, its control and authority over its territory is a red line [non-negotiable] for Palestinians" by Palestinian National Council Member Hatem Abu Shaban (4/15): Lately, we have been hearing strange noises from Palestinian groups c [...]	2008-04-15 10:10:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM654	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (04/16): NO IMPACT EXPECTED FROM [...] Independent Al-Quds opens its editorial page with, "Abbas's tour and international efforts" (04/16): "the tour which President Abbas started [April 15] after meeting with Israeli Premier Olmert to discuss vital issues, will include Jordan, Moscow and Washington. The most important issues to di [...]	2008-04-16 08:22:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM674	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (04/17): THE IMPORTANCE OF [...] Independent Al-Ayyam carries an op-ed by veteran columnist Talal Okal entitled, "There is only one exit... (04/17): "It is clear to everyone that the situation in Gaza is miserable. It has spiraled down into the heart of catastrophe where life has become unbearable... two years have passed si [...]	2008-04-17 09:49:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM675	BARGHUTHI LETTER URGES WIDER REPRESENTATION AT [...] (U) Summary. Para. 2 contains the text of a letter from jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghuthi to President Mahmud Abbas (Abu Mazen) and the Fatah Central Committee (FCC) regarding the planned Sixth Fatah Congress (discussed reftels). Associates of Barghuthi released the letter, which was sig [...]	2008-04-17 15:07:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KWBG IS KDEM
08JERUSALEM678	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (04/18): NO MILITARY SOLUTION TO [...] Independent Al-Quds carries an op-ed by Dr. Naji Sharab, a political science teacher in Gaza, entitled, "What does the world expect from Palestinians? (04/18):"... the Palestinian question is the only one that enjoys the support of international declarations about its rights, including the righ [...]	2008-04-18 10:13:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM682	GAZA: DESPITE HAMAS ATTACKS, SOME CROSSINGS WITH [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite Hamas terrorist attacks on the Kerem Shalom and Nahal Oz facilities, both remained open on April 17 for limited shipments of fuel and humanitarian goods. WHO sources report that, despite Hamas claims to the contrary, Gaza hospitals have a sufficient supply of anestheti [...]	2008-04-18 11:53:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON KWBG PHUM PTER KPAL ETRD IS
08JERUSALEM685	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (04/21): ISRAELI INITIATIVES IN [...] Independent Al-Quds, in its daily editorial entitled, "The truce... the ball is in the Israeli court," opined : "It is very clear from the statement of Hamas leader Dr. Mahmoud Al-Zahhar that Hamas is more likely going to positively interact with the Egyptian suggestions for reaching a truce wi [...]	2008-04-21 11:05:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM694	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (04/22): DOUBTS ABOUT [...] Independent Al-Quds carries an op-ed by PLO executive committee member Tayseer Khaled entitled: "Annapolis conference launched problematic negotiations and ongoing settlements" that read in part: "... While it is true that Annapolis brought the two sides, Palestinians and Israelis, back to nego [...]	2008-04-22 08:55:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM699	CEC CHAIRMAN: CEC PREPARED FOR ELECTIONS [...] (C) Summary. Central Election Commission (CEC) Chairman Hanna Nasir told international donors from the Election Reform Support Group (ERSG) that the CEC is prepared to hold presidential and legislative elections with 60 days notice, but will need a rapid, major cash infusion when elections ar [...]	2008-04-22 12:40:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PGOV PREL PTER PHUM KPAL IS
08JERUSALEM700	PA ATTORNEY GENERAL EFFORTS TO IMPROVE PROSECUTION [...] (C) Summary. Palestinian Authority Attorney General (AG) Ahmad al-Mughani told PolCouns April 21 that the number of PA prosecutors is increasing, but infrastructure and GOI interference continue to impede the work of his office. He said he is focused on anti-corruption cases, but cannot pur [...]	2008-04-22 13:17:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PGOV PREL PTER PHUM KPAL IS
08JERUSALEM701	SMALL TOWN POLICING IN THE WEST BANK [...] (SBU) Summary. Outside the West Bank's large cities, most towns/villages have minimal law enforcement or court infrastructure, due largely to IDF-imposed restrictions and PA budget shortfalls. Criminal justice and property dispute resolution have devolved to family/clan leaders in the absen [...]	2008-04-22 13:40:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG IS PGOV PTER
08JERUSALEM713	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (04/24): ABBAS DEMANDS THAT USG [...] Independent Al-Ayyam carries an op-ed by regular columnist Talal Okal entitled "There is only one way out" (4/24): "The outcome of the visit of former US president [Carter] does not deserve the media uproar that it created regarding its possible effects and consequences ... Carter asked Hamas t [...]	2008-04-24 09:23:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM716	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (04/25): POTENTIAL FOR PALESTINIAN [...] Al-Quds carried an op-ed by Hamas spokesperson Sami Abu Zahri entitled "The American role in the Palestinian-Palestinian talks" (4/25) that stated: "Ending the Palestinian internal conflict is a dream for each and every honest Palestinian and Arab. Therefore it is not strange to see ongoing cal [...]	2008-04-25 07:48:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM720	FATAH LEADERS ON POSSIBILITIES OF FATAH-HAMAS [...] (C) Summary. Grassroots Fatah leader Qadura Faris said he met with senior West Bank Hamas leader (and former PA Minister) Nasser al-Din al-Sha'ar April 24 without prior coordination with Fatah officials. Faris said placing preconditions on dialogue will not bring Hamas closer to the PLO and [...]	2008-04-25 14:09:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PGOV PTER IS
08JERUSALEM721	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (04/28): "WHAT IF BUSH LEAVES [...] Al-Ayyam carries an op-ed by veteran columnist Jawad Al-Bashiti entitled, "What if Bush leaves and takes with him the promise and vision and the map?" (4/28): "...President Bush did not show President Abbas anything during their latest meeting at the White House that gives Abbas optimism about [...]	2008-04-28 10:05:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM724	FAYYAD TO DONORS: ISRAEL "GROSSLY UNDERMINING" PA [...] (SBU) Summary. PM Fayyad used the final Ramallah gathering of donors before the May 2 AHLC meeting to argue that the GOI has not met its commitments to improve access and movement in the West Bank. At the same time, he said, the IDF's continued security operations undermine his efforts to d [...]	2008-04-29 08:53:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV KWBG KPAL EAID IS
08JERUSALEM726	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (04/29): VIOLENCE IN GAZA AND [...] In its main editorial entitled, "Why are women and children being killed?", independent Al-Quds opined (4/29): "The Palestinian public may have its own criticisms of Hamas, but the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and West Bank alike make one wonder about the Israeli logic. Israel not [...]	2008-04-29 09:00:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM734	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (04/30): "DISAPPOINTMENT AND [...] Official daily Al-Hayat Al-Jadida carries an op-ed entitled, "Resistance and the Evolution of Peace ideas" (4/30): "... lately, [there has been] disappointment and pessimism expressed over the outcomes of the meeting between [Palestinian] President Abbas and the President of the U.S. George Bus [...]	2008-04-30 10:01:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM737	GAZA: FUEL AND FOOD UPDATE, 4/30 [...] (SBU) Summary: Sufa crossing was open on April 28-30 to roughly 50 trucks/day of humanitarian and food shipments, while Kerem Shalom crossing has been closed since April 17. Nahal Oz fuel transfer station has been closed to diesel and gasoline shipments since April 10. The Gaza power plant [...]	2008-04-30 14:40:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EAGR KWBG PHUM IS
08JERUSALEM740	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/01): PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF [...] Independent Al-Quds ran its daily editorial entitled "Which map?!" (5/01): "Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni... presented the Palestinian negotiation team... an Israeli vision of a final JERUSALEM 00000740 002 OF 002 agreement [as] a serious, official position presented through the [...]	2008-05-01 08:58:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM747	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/02): IN PRAISE OF FAYYAD'S [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its daily editorial entitled "Palestinian workers on their day" (5/02): "It is important during the celebration of international workers' day to recommit to the importance of development projects for industry, agriculture, tourism and infrastructure that allow our peo [...]	2008-05-02 09:58:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM759	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/07): PREDICTING THE NEXT 60 [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its daily editorial entitled "They are ignoring our catastrophe" (5/07): "... upon the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Israel, we should remember that negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis have reached a dead end. This is because of extensive settle [...]	2008-05-07 07:29:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM768	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/09): CALLS FOR PUBLIC SUPPORT [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its daily editorial entitled "Total support for the security forces"(5/08): "We all know that Palestinian security forces have started a gradual deployment to several West Bank cities that faces great difficulty. We also know that Israeli forces act... as though the [...]	2008-05-09 09:52:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM789	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/12): LEBANON - IRANIAN EFFORTS [...] Al-Quds independent carries an op-ed by veteran columnist Faisal Abu-Khadra entitled, "Sixty years after the catastrophe... Israeli-Palestinian negotiations are at a stand-still" (5/12): "Almost fifteen years have passed since the Palestinian-Israeli agreement [Oslo] and Israel is still the on [...]	2008-05-12 09:43:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM791	JENIN: PA ARRESTS PIJ MILITANT AND CRIMINALS, IDF [...] (SBU) Summary. PA security forces (PASF) conducted patrols in Jenin and 32 nearby villages May 10-12, arresting a senior leader of the PIJ military wing and 11 wanted criminals. According to PA security commanders, the IDF entered Jenin and nearby Area A towns late May 11/early May 12, unsu [...]	2008-05-12 12:54:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWBG PINS IS PGOV PTER
08JERUSALEM810	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/13): BUSH WILL FIND THE REGION [...] Independent Al-Quds carries an op-ed by Tayseer Khaled, member of the PLO Executive Committee and the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine entitled, "The commemoration of the catastrophe is the wrong time to visit" (5/13): "President Bush is on his way to the region, which is exper [...]	2008-05-13 09:08:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM815	BARRIER CUTS OFF BIDDU AND JABA' FROM JERUSALEM [...] (C) Summary. Mayor of Biddu Ismail Qadan told Poloffs April 30 that the separation barrier cuts off Biddu residents from 4,000 dunums (1,000 acres) of land and 5,000 olive trees. He said the GoI recently completed a tunnel that shortens the drive from Biddu to Ramallah but required the expr [...]	2008-05-13 13:23:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PGOV PREL PTER PHUM KPAL IS
08JERUSALEM835	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/15): "SETTLEMENTS: THE NEW [...] Independent Al-Quds runs an editorial by columnist Sulaiman Al-Wari entitled, "Settlements are the new Palestinian catastrophe" (5/15): "On the sixtieth anniversary of the catastrophe, Israel remains the only occupying country [power] in this modern time. It has not assumed its responsibilit [...]	2008-05-15 11:07:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM840	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/16): IGNORING THE NAKBA [...] Independent Al-Quds runs its daily editorial entitled, "Bias even towards the significance of the catastrophe" (5/16): "... while Israeli and international media are full of news about the JERUSALEM 00000840 002 OF 002 Israeli celebration of its 60th independence anniversary, the Pale [...]	2008-05-16 10:22:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM845	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/19): PALESTINIANS: BUSH [...] Independent Al-Quds carried its daily editorial entitled "Important dots above many words!" (5/19): "...The American President repeated in his speech [May 18], in Sharm Al-Sheikh that a solution is possible before the end of the year. He called upon Israel to ease the suffering of Palestinians [...]	2008-05-19 08:47:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM857	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/20): CRITICISM OF BUSH KNESSET [...] Independent Al-Ayyam runs an editorial entitled, "Bush made the life of moderate Arabs difficult... even impossible" (5/20): "May God help the moderate Arabs who were frustrated by Bush's speech before the Israeli Knesset that ignored the suffering of Palestinians and the peace process, as wel [...]	2008-05-20 09:50:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS

08JERUSALEM869	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/21): "THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION: [...] Independent Al-Ayyam runs an editorial entitled, "The Torah speech of Bush at the Knesset and the secularism of the American State," by Muhammad Shaker Abdullah (5/21): "The United States was established... by groups who were escaping religious persecution in Europe in the seventeenth century. [...]	2008-05-21 10:32:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM889	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/22): "PALESTINE INVESTMENT [...] In its main editorial, independent daily Al-Quds opined under the title, "Investment Conference... between reality and expectation" (05/22): "There is no doubt that having the Palestinian Investment Conference happen is a success in itself, and that is not a stretch of the truth or exaggerati [...]	2008-05-22 09:42:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM900	DUMA VILLAGE FACES HOME DEMOLITIONS IN AREA C [...] (C) Summary. Abd al-Salam Dawabsheh, Mayor of Duma, told Poloffs May 9 that ten Duma residents received home demolition orders on April 14 from the Israeli Civil Administration for building homes and structures in Area C without permits. Seven homeowners hired attorneys to help them apply f [...]	2008-05-22 13:43:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PGOV PHUM IS
08JERUSALEM907	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/23): "UNLIKELY BUT NECESSARY [...] Regular columnist of independent Al-Ayyam, Mohammed Yaghi, argues under the headline, "Quick Notes on an Unsuccessful Policy" (05/23/08); "This [Bush] Administration is completely different from all of its predecessors. It has considerably damaged the international standing of the United Stat [...]	2008-05-23 10:19:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM909	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/27): The Peace Process - a [...] Under the headline, "Carter's Statements" (05/27),the daily editorial in the independent Al-Quds opined, "Former U.S. President JERUSALEM 00000909 002 OF 002 Jimmy Carter will be remembered in history as the Godfather of the first Arab-Israeli peace process, for which he won a Nobel Pea [...]	2008-05-27 10:05:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM910	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/28): THE FAILURE OF FATAH's [...] Veteran columnist Hani Habib opines in independent Al-Ayyam under the title, "Revolutionary Council... and Fayyad's Government" (05/28): "The 25th Fatah [party] convention that just concluded could have been the most important and critical convention of all, since it was held in troubled times [...]	2008-05-28 08:55:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM911	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/29): WAITING ON AMERICAN AND [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-29 11:18:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM915	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (5/30): WHO WILL BE THE NEXT US [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-30 11:18:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM917	TREASURY DEPUTY SECRETARY KIMMITT AND PMA GOVERNOR [...] (C) On May 22, Treasury Deputy Secretary Robert M. Kimmitt and Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) Governor Jihad al-Wazir met on the sidelines of the Palestine Investment Conference in Bethlehem where they discussed recent developments in the banking sector in the West Bank and Gaza. Kimmitt [...]	2008-05-30 15:07:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN KFTN KWBG IS
08JERUSALEM923	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/05): ISRAELI AND US ELECTIONS [...] Independent daily Al-Ayyam runs an op-ed by veteran columnist Talal Okal entitled, "After Barak... Olmert loses his chance" (6/02): "...Olmert cannot go to Washington and ask for its support in the middle of his current crisis unless he achieves some progress in his meeting with Palestinian A [...]	2008-06-02 10:56:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM945	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/05): 41ST ANNIVERSARY OF 1967 [...] Veteran columnist Talal 'Ukal comments in independent Al-Ayyam under the headline, "Not Much Time Is Left," (6/5): "It is safe to say that [Israeli Prime Minister] Olmert has achieved the goals of his [Washington] visit. I I think those goals can be summarized in the following two points: The [...]	2008-06-05 11:05:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM946	ABBAS CALLS FOR "COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL DIALOGUE" [...] (C) Summary. In a June 4 speech in Ramallah, PA President Mahmud Abbas (Abu Mazen) called for "comprehensive national dialogue to implement all elements of the Yemeni Initiative" and said "as a result of this dialogue, I will call for new Presidential and legislative elections." Yasser Abd [...]	2008-06-05 11:24:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KWBG IS PTER
08JERUSALEM977	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/06): UNITY TALKS CANNOT [...] Veteran columnist Mohammad Yaghi comments in independent Al-Ayyam under the headline, "Dialogue is primarily about the political agenda" (6/6): "President Abbas' invitation to start a national dialogue and end the state of division is very timely. There is a belief in Ramallah that Israel is [...]	2008-06-06 11:51:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM983	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/10): DIALOGUE - ONLY WAY OUT [...] Ali Abu Hilal, member of the Palestinian National Council, commented in independent Al-Quds under the headline, "In Order to End Internal Division and Achieve National Unity," (6/10): "It is important to point out that real national unity... is one that is based on a shared Qatform of policy an [...]	2008-06-10 09:57:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08JERUSALEM985	GAZA PLC MEMBER DECRIES RESIDENTS' SITUATION [...] (C) Summary. Gaza-based PLC member Rawiya al-Shawwa (Independent) told PolOff by phone on June 9 that Hamas "feels weak and is afraid" but closures and economic woes have undercut moderates. She said Gaza suffers from "economic shutdown and general hopelessness" with almost no private vehic [...]	2008-06-10 14:30:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KWBG EAID PTER IS
08JERUSALEM992	S/P GORDON'S MEETINGS WITH PALESTINIANS [...] (C) Summary. In meetings on May 31 and June 2, Palestinian interlocutors briefed S/P David Gordon on Palestinian attitudes toward negotiations with Israel and domestic politics in the West Bank and Gaza. Sari Nusseibeh said leaders on both sides could improve their political standing by com [...]	2008-06-11 08:32:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PGOV PREL IS
08JERUSALEM993	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (6/11): POSITIVE REACTION TO [...] Al-Ayyam carries an op-ed by veteran columnist Hamada Faranah entitled, "Abu Mazen [Abbas] will stay his course" (6/11): "...The power of Abu Mazen lies in the clarity of his positions regarding what he considers to be in the true interest of his people. Therefore, he did not hesitate to state [...]	2008-06-11 09:47:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08KHARTOUM1842	MINOR DEMONSTRATIONS AT EMBASSY KHARTOUM RELATED TO ISRAELI [...] (SBU) Summary: On December 27-28, several waves of demonstrators gathered outside the Embassy Khartoum Chancery to exhibit solidarity with the cause of Palestinians following Israeli air strikes in Gaza. The demonstrations remained peaceful but were marked by anti-American slogans including "Do [...]	2008-12-28 14:44:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC PGOV PREL KPKO SOCI AU UNSC SU
08KUALALUMPUR1118	GAZA REACTION: MALAYSIANS CONDEMN U.S. ALONG WITH [...] (SBU) Malaysian political leaders and press have reacted with angry rhetoric to Israeli air strikes in Gaza and heavily criticized the U.S. together with Israel. The Malaysian government came out quickly to condemn the Israeli air strikes on Gaza, labeling this action as a "war crime" and ca [...]	2008-12-30 08:54:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV ASEC CASC IS MY
08KUWAIT1250	KUWAITIS OUTRAGED BY ISRAELI ATTACKS ON GAZA [...] (U) Summary: The GOK and Members of Parliament strongly denounced Israel's December 27 air raids on Gaza. Statements typically use strong language, including terms like "genocide" and "massacre". A number of MPs have called for a rally on the evening of December 28 to provide Kuwaitis with a [...]	2008-12-29 07:34:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ASEC IS KU
08KUWAIT1253	KUWAIT MEDIA REACTION -- KUWAITI MEDIA COVERAGE OF VIOLENCE [...] (U) Summary and Comment. As of Tuesday, December 30, all Kuwaiti Arabic and English language print dailies continued to publish headlines and pictures related to the ongoing situation in Gaza. In addition to the continued front page news updates, a number of Editors-in-Chief offered editoria [...]	2008-12-30 11:44:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINO EPET OPRC KMDR KPAO XF KU MEDIA REACTION
08KUWAIT1255	KUWAIT LIKELY TO ADOPT "MODERATE" STANCE AT ARAB [...] (C) Summary: MFA Arab Affairs Bureau replied favorably to ref A demarch, affirming GOK support for a "moderate" approach to the Gaza crisis, continuing prohibition on direct contacts with Hamas, hope for a balanced statement from the December 31 Cairo AL ministerial, and current inclination to [...]	2008-12-31 04:57:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL PHUM KU
08KUWAIT126	KUWAIT DECRIES GAZA SITUATION, SENDS RED CRESCENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: In response to the January 23 breaching of the border at Rafah, Kuwaiti MPs, governmental bodies, and human rights organizations have united in criticism of the humanitarian situation in Gaza. This follows a January 22 Parliamentary declaration condemning Israeli actions in Gaza [...]	2008-01-31 14:25:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	KPAL PGOV PHUM KU
08KUWAIT205	KUWAITI CABINET CONDEMNS SHI'A RALLY FOR MUGNIYAH [...] (C) Summary: On February 17, hundreds of Kuwaiti Shi'a reportedly attended a rally to mourn the death of Hezbollah terrorist leader Imad Mugniyah. Kuwait's media are having a field day denouncing the event, and two (Shi'a) MPs who attended are targets of a massive outpouring of public hostili [...]	2008-02-20 16:14:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL KU
08KUWAIT337	U.S.-KUWAIT GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE TALKS (MARCH [...] (S/NF) Summary: Kuwait hosted the third round of the U.S.-Kuwait Gulf Security Dialogue on March 10. During these discussions, Kuwait condemned Iran's support for terrorism, reiterated its commitment to engaging Iran diplomatically, and expressed its support in implementing UNSC resolutions 1 [...]	2008-03-26 06:55:00	Embassy Kuwait	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PARM MARR MASS PTER KPAL KTFN KCIP ASEC
08KUWAIT36	CODEL WOLF: INTERFAITH DIALOGUE IN JERUSALEM; NEED [...] (C) On January 4, Kuwaiti Islamist Mubarak Al-Mutawa told CODEL Wolf that Hamas would put an end to violence and recognize Israel, if it was convinced that Palestinian sovereignty was truly an option. He also praised the CODEL for promoting interfaith dialogue as a key to peace and stability [...]	2008-01-08 15:11:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KU PTER KPAL IZ PHUM PINR
08KUWAIT385	GOK TO A/S WELCH: "OUR AID IS ADEQUATE, BUT WE'LL [...] (C) Summary: On April 2, NEA A/S Welch met separately with the Kuwaiti Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Economic Advisor to the Amir to discuss Israel/Palestinians, Iraq, Syria/Lebanon, and Iran. A/S Welch pressed all three contacts to enhance Kuwait's political and financial support for Pres [...]	2008-04-08 08:34:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINR KPAL PTER KU IZ IR
08KUWAIT435	SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY RICE'S APRIL 21-22, 2008 [...] (C/NF) Embassy Kuwait looks forward to your return for the April 21-22 Iraq Neighbors Conference. Ambassador Jones arrives April 19, and receiving you will be her first official act. In addition to your primary focus on the multilateral Iraq event, the timing is propitious for advancing bila [...]	2008-04-17 14:54:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PGOV ECON EAID OVIP KU IZ IR
08KUWAIT656	KUWAITI FM ON IRAQ SFA, TERRORISM, BASHAR AL-ASSAD [...] Summary: Kuwait FM Shaykh Dr. Mohammed in a June 8 meeting with Ambassador raised concerns that the expiration of Chapter 7 authorities and the negotiation of new SFA/SOFA arrangements between Kuwait and the U.S. could affect Kuwaiti equities on borders, POWs, compensation, and other issues. [...]	2008-06-09 09:50:00	Embassy Kuwait	SECRET	PREL PTER EINV IZ SY
08KUWAIT700	KUWAIT MEDIA REACTION -- Update: U.S. Designation of [...] (U) Summary and Comment. The June 13 U.S. designation of Kuwait-based Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS) as a charity that provides financial and material support to al-Qaeda and its affiliates continues receive heavy coverage in the Kuwaiti press. Although the vast majority of publish [...]	2008-06-19 03:20:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO XF KU KWMN MEDIA REACTION
08KUWAIT734	EMBASSY KUWAIT RESPONSE TO FOREIGN ASSISTANCE [...] (C) Summary: Kuwait provides substantial foreign assistance, primarily, but not exclusively to Islamic countries, in line with its foreign policy priorities. Kuwait gives an estimated USD 1 billion annually to 100-plus countries, with significant assistance for Lebanon, the Palestinian Terri [...]	2008-06-26 14:25:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECIN ECON EFIN EL AL
08KUWAIT86	GOK/PARLIAMENT DISCUSS ISRAELI ACTION IN GAZA [...] (C) Recent Israeli measures in Gaza illicited sharp reactions from the Kuwaiti Government, Parliament and press. The MFA U/S demarched P-5 member representatives on the matter and called for UN Security Council action, calling the Israeli response to HAMAS attacks unbalanced and unjustified. [...]	2008-01-22 14:57:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER KPAL KU
08KUWAIT937	PROMINENT KUWAITI MP SEES OPENING TO SYRIA; [...] (C) Summary: Mohammed Jassem Al-Sager, a prominent Kuwaiti Member of Parliament (MP) who met with Syrian President Bashar Assad during a late August visit to Damascus, told the Ambassador he perceived an opportunity to drive a wedge between Syria and Iran and move the former closer to the int [...]	2008-09-03 11:46:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR SY IR KU
08LAPAZ2671	BOLIVIA CONDEMNS "ISRAELI CRIMINAL AGGRESSION" [...] SUMMARY. (SBU) In response to the violence in the Gaza strip, on December 29 Bolivian Foreign Minister David Choquehuanca condemned Israel for its "criminal aggression." "We completely disapprove," Choquehuanca told press and announced that Bolivia had demanded that the United Nations (UN) int [...]	2008-12-31 17:30:00	Embassy La Paz	CONFIDENTIAL	IS ASEC PGOV PINR PREL KTER BL
08LONDON878	BROWN MEETS MCCAIN: DISCUSS IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, AND [...] (C/NF) Summary: Prime Minister Gordon Brown met Senators John McCain, Joseph Lieberman and Lindsey Graham in London March 20. Brown used the meeting to present his big ideas about reforming the international financial institutions (IFIS) and increasing assistance to Africa as a means to preven [...]	2008-03-27 09:06:00	Embassy London	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PTER PHUM EFIN EAID UNSC IZ AF IS
08LONDON890	TONY BLAIR AND JOHN MCCAIN TALK ABOUT [...] (C/NF) Summary: Tony Blair used his meeting with Senators John McCain, Joseph Lieberman and Lindsey Graham to underscore the "centrality" of Israel/Palestine in bringing stability to the Middle East. Blair said progress could be made by "building from the bottom up," including by developing [...]	2008-03-27 17:28:00	Embassy London	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PINR PTER IS RU UK
08LUXEMBOURG213	VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT AND [...] (U) Post convened its monthly Visas Viper Committee on 16 July 2008. One submission was presented to and approved by the committee. 2. (S) Name: ABO KHALIL, Adam DOB: 20 July 1980 POB: Rafah, Palestine Nationality: Israeli Father: ABO KHALIL, Taher Mother: NEGA, Shady Possible Al [...]	2008-08-08 15:08:00	Embassy Luxembourg	SECRET	CMGT CVIS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
08MADRID1212	CODEL SIRES VISIT TO MADRID, NOVEMBER 13-14, 2008 [...] (U) Summary: Codel Sires (Representatives Albio Sires, Lynn Woolsey, Phil Gingrey, Ron Klein, and Laura Richardson) visited Madrid November 13-14 to discuss rail transportation security, counter-terrorism, and bilateral relations. They met with Minister of Interior Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba, M [...]	2008-11-18 08:10:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	OREP PREL SP
08MADRID278	SPANISH SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN PEACE [...] (U) March 4, Spanish MFA Deputy Director General for the Middle East Alberto Ucelay reviewed Spain's support for the Israel-Palestinian peace process, particularly in advance of the March 10-11 EU Foreign Minister's Meeting (GAERC). He said that Spain believed it was critically important to [...]	2008-03-07 15:58:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	KMPI KPAL PREL IS SP
08MADRID282	SPANISH SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN PEACE [...] (U) March 4, Spanish MFA Deputy Director General for the Middle East Alberto Ucelay reviewed Spain's support for the Israel-Palestinian peace process, particularly in advance of the March 10-11 EU Foreign Minister's Meeting (GAERC). He said that Spain believed it was critically important to [...]	2008-03-07 17:49:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	KMPI KPAL PREL IS SP
08MADRID579	SPANISH VIEWS IN ADVANCE OF MAY GAERC [...] (C) Spanish MFA Deputy DG for ESDP Carlos Fernandez-Arias told Poloff May 22 that the May "Jumbo-GAERC" would address the Balkans, Iraq, Lebanon, MEPP, Afghanistan, Somalia, Georgia and Zimbabwe and also review the status of all ESDP missions currently deployed, but will not discuss Iran, Cuba [...]	2008-05-23 13:24:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EUN SP
08MADRID63	SPAIN ISSUES COMMUNIQUE CRITICAL OF GAZA LOCKDOWN [...] (C) Spanish Director General for the Middle East Alvaro Iranzo called DCM January 21, at the request of FM Moratinos, to provide early warning that Spain would be issuing a communique that would be critical of Israeli military operations in Gaza as well as the border closings. Iranzo, callin [...]	2008-01-23 06:51:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	KPAL PHUM PREL SP IS
08MANAMA652	BAHRAIN?S KING RECEIVES KHALID MISHA?AL [...] (C) Summary: Bahrain?s King met with Khalid Misha?al despite the USG?s concerns. Sunni Islamists who constitute a majority in the elected lower house of parliament had lobbied for an official welcome for Misha?al. End summary. 2. (SBU) An MFA contact told CDA that following ref B dema [...]	2008-09-22 06:13:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL BA
08MANAMA839	BAHRAINIS CONDEMN ISRAELI AIRSTRIKES [...] (U) Summary: Local media and Embassy contacts were angry at Israel, the U.S., and moderate Arab governments. There were several orderly demonstrations, the largest drawing 3,000 protesters. End summary. 2. (U) Bahrainis reacted angrily but without violence to news from Gaza. Contacts an [...]	2008-12-30 11:38:00	Embassy Manama	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KPAL BA
08MANAMA99	BAHRAIN'S KING HAMAD ON SYRIA, LEBANON AND THE [...] (S) Summary: Bahrain's King Hamad told the Ambassador that Syria was working to have anyone but Siniora represent Lebanon at the Arab League Summit; Qatar was proposing Bouez as a compromise choice for President, and Abu Mazen bemoaned Arab in-fighting. End Summary. 2. (S) During an hour-long aud [...]	2008-02-14 13:53:00	Embassy Manama	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER SY SA LE QA BA
08MEXICO2218	ISRAELI RELATIONS WITH MEXICO (C-NE8-00834) [...] (C/NF) Poloff met separately with Enrique Palos, Deputy Director General for Africa and the Middle East at the Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SRE),and Lior Keinan, Political Counselor and Press and Cultural Attache at the Israeli Embassy in Mexico City, on July 3 and 8, respectively, to di [...]	2008-07-18 17:24:00	Embassy Mexico	SECRET//NOFORN	PINR PARM PREL IS MX
08MOSCOW1118	RUSSIA PLEASED WITH RESULTS OF PNA LEADER ABBAS [...] (C) Summary: In an April 22 meeting, MFA Middle East and North Africa Deputy Director Ozerov positively assessed the April 16-18 visit of PNA Leader Abbas to Moscow. Abbas reviewed the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian and Fatah-Hamas talks, stressing that there was room for cau [...]	2008-04-22 12:56:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV RS
08MOSCOW1515	PROGRESS IN LEBANON AND SYRIA BODES WELL FOR [...] (C) MFA Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa Oleg Ozerov told us on May 28 that positive developments in Lebanon and Syria justified revisiting dates for the GOR's planned Moscow Middle East conference. The GOR believed that settlement of the Lebanese political crisis with the [...]	2008-05-30 03:29:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL IR LE SY RS
08MOSCOW1519	TNK-BP INTERNAL FIGHT GOES PUBLIC; BOTH SIDES [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-30 07:40:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EINV ETRD PREL PGOV RS
08MOSCOW180	FM LIVNI VISIT TO MOSCOW: POST-ANNAPOLIS, GAZA, [...] (C) Summary: FM Lavrov used Israeli FM Livni's January 17 visit to reiterate Russian interest in hosting a follow-on Annapolis conference, but only when progress in the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks merited reconvening. According to the MFA, Russia will remain flexible on the timing and age [...]	2008-01-25 12:43:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL IS RS
08MOSCOW1991	RUSSIA RETURNS TO THE HOLY LAND [...] (C) Summary: The return to Russia of historic properties in Jerusalem and the West Bank, and the end of the visa regime for travel to Israel, are the latest indicators of deepening Russia-Israel relations that depend significantly upon personal contacts as well as official channels. The properties, [...]	2008-07-11 12:27:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON SOCI MARR IS RS
08MOSCOW2237	AAR AND BP NEGOTIATING A "CEASE-FIRE" [...] No summary [...]	2008-08-01 12:18:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET ENRG ECON PREL RS
08MOSCOW282	DFM SALTANOV ON POST-ANNAPOLIS CONFERENCE, [...] (C) Summary: In a February 4 meeting with the Ambassador, DFM Saltanov expressed concern that interest in Russia's proposed post-Annapolis conference was waning. Russia hoped the Quartet members would follow through on their commitment to relay their proposals for the conference by the end of [...]	2008-02-04 16:52:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON IS IZ LE PREL RS SY
08MOSCOW3026	OLMERT PRESSES RUSSIA TO DO MORE ON IRAN [...] (C) Summary: Israeli PM Olmert's October 6-7 meetings with Medvedev and Lavrov covered a range of issues, and do not appear to have been arranged to head off an imminent Russian sale of S-300 missiles to Iran, despite press reports to the contrary. Olmert pressed Russia to do more on Iran, i [...]	2008-10-10 13:11:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR IR IS SY RS
08MOSCOW3113	RUSSIAN MFA ON PALESTINE AND ISRAEL [...] (C) MFA Counselor for Israel and Palestine Viktor Simakov told us on October 21 that a recent briefing on Israel-Palestinian negotiations by visiting Palestinian Authority officials confirmed doubts within the MFA about the possibility of the two sides reaching a settlement by the end of the y [...]	2008-10-22 13:19:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL EG IS RS
08MOSCOW3219	DFM SALTANOV ON MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS, LIBYA, [...] (C) Summary. During an October 31 meeting with the Ambassador, Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Saltanov provided a positive assessment of the Egyptian-brokered Palestinian talks and indicated GOR hopes for concrete progress at the November 9 meeting between the factions in Cairo. Calling [...]	2008-11-03 04:06:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL RS IS LY SO
08MOSCOW3323	RUSSIA'S CONCEPT OF THE GREATER MIDDLE EAST, [...] (C) Summary: With the prospect of a major Middle East conference being convened in Moscow in early 2009, analysts explained to us how Russia views the Middle East and how they believe the region, in turn, views Russia. For Russians, the "Middle East" is a concept more than a region, which inc [...]	2008-11-17 13:39:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PROV PREL ECON MARR RS XF
08MOSCOW346	RUSSIA SEEKS, AND FINDS, A ROLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST [...] (C) Summary: Russia is playing a higher profile role in the Middle East peace process, designed to draw attention to Moscow's reemergence on the international stage, which remains a significant motivation in the Kremlin's diplomacy. Russia continues to position itself as a bridge between the [...]	2008-02-08 14:47:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL LE IS SY RS XF
08MOSCOW387	FORMER PM PRIMAKOV ON US-GOR DIALOGUE, MD, MAP, [...] (C) Summary: In a February 12 meeting with the Ambassador, former Prime Minister Primakov praised his dialogue with Dr. Kissinger and pushed for strategic reengagement on missile defense. He related Putin's unhappiness over the perceived shift in the post-2 2 U.S. offer, but argued that a [...]	2008-02-13 14:25:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR ECON RS
08MOSCOW390	KING ABDULLAH'S LOW KEY MOSCOW VISIT [...] (C) Jordanian King Abdullah met Putin and his presumptive successor, First Deputy Prime Minister Medvedev, during a February 11 visit that focused on maintaining continuity in Russia-Jordan relations. MFA First Secretary Elbrus Kutrashev and Jordanian Consul Hasan Saraireh told us separately [...]	2008-02-13 14:56:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL JO RS
08MOSCOW630	THE ISLAMIC FACTOR IN RUSSIAN FOREIGN POLICY [...] (C) Summary: Expanding Russia's ties with the Islamic world has been a priority for Putin and an important factor in his efforts to revitalize Russian foreign policy. The GOR has increased bilateral diplomacy with Muslim states, ratcheted up involvement in the Middle East peace process (MEPP [...]	2008-03-06 11:24:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON KISL PINR SOCI RS
08MOSCOW751	THE ISLAMIC FACTOR IN RUSSIAN FOREIGN POLICY [...] (C) Summary: Expanding Russia's ties with the Islamic world has been a priority for Putin in his efforts to revitalize Russian foreign policy. The GOR has increased bilateral diplomacy with Muslim states, ratcheted up involvement in the Middle East peace process (MEPP) and the Organization o [...]	2008-03-19 13:33:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON KISL PINR SOCI RS
08MOSCOW848	DFM SALTANOV ON MOSCOW CONFERENCE, SYRIA, IRAN, [...] (C) Summary: In a March 20 meeting with visiting Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senior Staff Member Talwar, DFM Saltanov reviewed Russia's position on a range of critical issues in the Middle East, underscoring strong U.S.-Russian cooperation in the lead up to and following the Annapolis [...]	2008-03-28 08:13:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV RS IR IQ MEP
08MOSCOW956	RUSSIAN VIEWS ON ENGAGEMENT WITH IRAQ AND IRAN [...] (C) Summary: Present and former Russian officials welcomed the message from the Senior Advisor to the Secretary and Coordinator for Iraq, Ambassador Satterfield, that the U.S. encouraged increased Russian engagement in Iraq during a round of April 2-3 meetings, and pressed the U.S. to broaden [...]	2008-04-08 07:47:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL IR IZ RS
08MUSCAT104	MEDIA REACTION: GAZA UNDER TWO SEIGES; OMAN JOURNALIST [...] SUMMARY: The editorial in private Arabic daily "Al Zaman" commented that Fatah leader Abbas is pressuring Hamas for a truce. Private youth-oriented Arabic daily "Al Shabiba" praised an Omani journalist working for Al Hurra TV, saying that Omani journalists can demonstrate their true talent in f [...]	2008-02-06 11:19:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
08MUSCAT129	MEDIA REACTION: ISRAELI BLOCKADE OF GAZA [...] SUMMARY: The editorials in private Arabic daily "Al-Watan" and government-owned "Oman" commented on the need to save Palestinians from Israeli attacks on the basis of moral and legal concerns and human rights. END SUMMARY. ------------------------ MORAL AND LEGAL COLLAPSE ------------------ [...]	2008-02-12 13:25:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
08MUSCAT145	MEDIA REACTION: ISRAEL DENIES PEACE; ISRAEL'S DIPLOMATIC [...] SUMMARY: Editorials in government-owned "Oman" called for Palestinian unity and a more active Arab role in the peace process. "Oman" also called on Lebanon's political parties to stop inciting Lebanese youth to violence. Private Arabic daily "Al-Watan" called on Palestinians and other Arabs to [...]	2008-02-18 13:11:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
08MUSCAT173	MEDIA REACTION: DEMOCRATS ABANDON IRAQ; MOUSSA POSTPONEMENT [...] SUMMARY: Editorials in government-owned "Oman" said that America has failed to keep its promise to Iraq, evident by escalating violence and pursuit of an exit strategy. Private "Al Watan" described the challenges facing Amr Moussa in bringing the different parties closer. It also hailed Presid [...]	2008-02-27 13:49:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
08MUSCAT195	OMAN MEDIA CALLS FOR ARAB (AND PALESTINIAN) UNITY [...] In response to the recent escalation of conflict in Gaza, Omani media outlets have called for renewed Arab unity in support of the Palestinians. Under the March 2 headline, "So that Silence Is Not Consent," private Arabic-language daily "al-Watan" urged uniform condemnation not only of Israeli [...]	2008-03-05 13:22:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PTER KPAL PBTS KPAO MU
08MUSCAT198	SCENESETTER FOR VICE PRESIDENT CHENEY'S VISIT TO [...] (C) Mr. Vice President: Embassy Muscat and my wife and I warmly welcome you and Mrs. Cheney back to Oman. As one of our oldest friends in the Middle East -- the Omanis refer to their relationship with us as "strategic" -- Oman remains a strong and trusted U.S. ally. The Sultan will be please [...]	2008-03-05 15:53:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PARM PHUM PGOV PREL PTER KDEM KNNP KWMN MASS
08MUSCAT237	SCENESETTER FOR DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES' VISIT TO [...] (C) Secretary Gates: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome you to Oman. As one of our oldest friends in the region -- the Omanis refer to their relationship with us as "strategic" -- the Sultanate remains a strong and trusted U.S. partner. We have requested an audience with Sultan Qaboos bin Sa [...]	2008-03-26 13:29:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PARM PGOV PREL PTER KNNP MASS MNUC MOPS ECON
08MUSCAT281	Oman Media Reaction: Gaza Blockade; Anniversary of Iraqi [...] SUMMARY: State daily "Oman" continues to focus on Israel's blockade of Gaza and on Palestinian suffering, calling for dialogue between Hamas and Fatah. It also condemned not only the Israeli collective punishment against Palestinian civilians, but also condemned the silence of the internationa [...]	2008-04-15 10:05:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
08MUSCAT328	OMAN MEDIA REACTION: THE SYRIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM, REJECTION [...] SUMMARY: Private Arabic daily "Al-Watan" writes that America is falling into another Israeli trap over the allegations of Syria's nuclear program, warning against blind support for Israel. State Arabic daily "Oman" criticized Israel for rejecting the Hamas peace proposal. "Al-Watan" also call [...]	2008-04-29 13:19:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
08MUSCAT404	OMAN MEDIA REACTION: ISRAELI CHALLENGE TO PEACE IN THE [...] SUMMARY: Commentaries this week focused on the scandal surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Olmert, presenting it as a diversion, likely intentionally created, to stall peace talks and progress on a Golan deal. State Arabic daily "Oman" called on Israel to initiate a prisoner exchange with Hamas [...]	2008-06-02 12:51:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
08MUSCAT424	YOUNG OMANIS SOUND OFF ON REGIONAL ISSUES, [...] (C) During a recent meeting with the Ambassador, a group of young professionals shared their views on Iraq, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, democracy, and the public image of the U.S. Participants were downbeat on Iraq and thought it was inevitable that the U.S. would withdraw its troops f [...]	2008-06-09 14:21:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM KMPI KPAL IZ MU
08MUSCAT636	DEMARCHE IN PREPARATION FOR ARAB LEAGUE [...] (C) Summary: During a September 6 meeting with the Ambassador, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi said Oman was "confused" by conflicting reports on Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. He was disappointed by events following Annapolis and doubtful that an agreement could [...]	2008-09-07 13:00:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL IZ MU
08MUSCAT661	OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: Arabic daily "Al Watan" wrote twice on the crisis in Darfur, calling for the establishment of an Arab mechanism for conflict resolution and praising the Arab Foreign Ministers' intent to seize initiative. Government daily "Oman" blamed conspirators for creating regional instability w [...]	2008-09-15 12:25:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
08MUSCAT789	OMAN'S BIN ALAWI DISCUSSES U.S.-GCC SECURITY, [...] (C) Summary: In a meeting with the Ambassador November 17, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi reviewed Oman's idea for developing U.S.-GCC security cooperation, which will be presented for discussion at the December GCC summit, his thoughts on Mideast peace, Iraq and t [...]	2008-11-18 11:49:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KPAL GCC PK IN IZ MU
08NEWDELHI2961	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS, G- [...] "WILL HISTORY HELP RADIATE A NEW GLOW ON AMERICA, WITHIN AND WITHOUT?" editorial-page article in November 20 Kolkata pro-BJP Bengali daily BARTAMAN by Nashville- based columnist Subhankar Mukherjee. "Obama used a refreshing slogan during his campaign, 'Change we need.' He altered this soon af [...]	2008-11-20 10:46:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
08NEWDELHI3259	MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, [...] "INDIA IN SEARCH OF A STANCE VIS-A-VIS PAKISTAN" editorial in the December 31, 2008, Mumbai edition of centrist Marathi daily LOKMAT. "China's Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei's visit to Pakistan seems to have eased considerable tension between India and Pakistan. If Pakistan's mellowed politica [...]	2008-12-31 08:47:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
08NEWDELHI467	ISRAELI DCM BRIEFS DCM ON POSITIVE TREND IN [...] (C) Summary. Israeli DCM Belotsercovsky told DCM recently that he was concerned that a renewal in criticisms from the Left and India's Muslim community could cause the Indian government to pull back from the rapid, positive trend in India-Israel relations. He refused to comment on allegations [...]	2008-02-13 09:32:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR TSPA MOPS IN
08OSLO57	NOT YOUR FATHER'S NORWAY [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-31 13:23:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PINR NO
08OTTAWA1123	CANADA'S PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS GLOBALLY [...] (SBU) Summary: Canada remains a strong partner in promoting and defending human rights globally. Thanks to its "principle-based" approach, the Conservative Party believes that "Canada's voice is being heard" once again. Canada has awarded honorary citizenship to the Dalai Lama and Aung San [...]	2008-08-22 13:50:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM CH IS BM CA
08OTTAWA1552	US-EU-CANADA TRILATERAL MEETINGS ON IRAN AND US-EU [...] (C) Summary: On December 8, the United States, European Union, and Canada held their regularly scheduled trilateral discussion on Iran at the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) in Ottawa. Later in the day, U.S. and EU representatives met at the French Emba [...]	2008-12-12 21:40:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EUN UN XG XF IR CA
08OTTAWA808	CANADA CONFRONTS RADICALIZATION ABROAD AND AT HOME [...] (C) Summary and comment: Canada has long struggled with how to avoid or reduce radicalization in one of the most diverse societies in the world, while also supporting global efforts to counter extremism. Its still evolving strategy involves multiple agencies working on various levels of forei [...]	2008-06-16 13:55:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PREL SOCI CA
08PARIS1139	FRENCH PRESIDENCY READOUT ON GUEANT/LEVITTE JUNE [...] (C) French presidency NEA adviser Boris Boillon gave us a quick readout June 16 of the visit made to Damascus a day earlier by Elysee SecGen Claude Gueant, Diplomatic Adviser Jean David Levitte, and Boillon. The trio met with Syrian President Bashar al-Asad for about an hour, followed up by [...]	2008-06-16 14:37:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM FR SY LE
08PARIS1333	COUNSELOR COHEN ENGAGES FRENCH ON PAKISTAN, [...] (C) Summary. On July 8 and 9, State Department Counselor Eliot Cohen discussed Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Israel-Palestine, terrorism, ESDP, and the French Defense White Paper with officials from the French MFA, Elysee, MOD, and Secretariat General of National Defense (SGDN). MFA interloc [...]	2008-07-15 10:13:00	Embassy Paris	SECRET	MCAP PGOV PREL EUN AF PA IR IZ FR
08PARIS1358	THE SYRIA/LEBANON SIDESHOW LARGELY UPSTAGES THE [...] (C) Summary: The GOF is pleased with what it considers to have been a major diplomatic triumph by using Syrian President Bashar al-Asad's participation in the recent Paris summit on the Mediterranean to achieve a public commitment from the Lebanese and Syrian presidents to normalize relatio [...]	2008-07-17 15:05:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER KDEM PBTS ECON FR SY LE IS IR
08PARIS1377	A NEW BURST OF FRENCH ACTIVISM ON [...] (C) Summary: Immediately following the July 13 Paris summit on the Mediterranean, French FM Kouchner has called on the EU to reflect at an early September meeting in Avignon (informal EU FM meeting or "gymnich")on how it can play a more active role in Middle East peace negotiations. He cla [...]	2008-07-21 11:21:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PGOV KPAL PBTS KWBG FR IS
08PARIS1703	ELYSEE READOUT OF SARKOZY'S SEPTEMBER 3-4 VISIT TO [...] (S) Summary: During his September 3-4 visit to Damascus,President Sarkozy told Syrian President Bashar al-Asad that in order to establish a relationship of trust with France, Syria would need to honor its commitments and respect certain principles (e.g., Lebanon's sovereignty and the International [...]	2008-09-09 18:13:00	Embassy Paris	SECRET	FR LE UNSC PREL
08PARIS1855	MARCH 14 SHOOTS ITSELF IN FOOT DURING ELYSEE VISIT [...] (S) Summary: A March 14th delegation led by Lebanese MP Marwan Hamadeh that met October 2 with senior French officials may have done more harm than good, at least so far as relations with the Elysee are concerned. "What world are they living in?" Boris Boillon, Counselor for Middle East Affairs at [...]	2008-10-08 10:11:00	Embassy Paris	SECRET	FR PREL PGOV KDEM PINS LE SY
08PARIS2033	NOVEMBER 6 MEETING WITH PLO REPRESENTATIVE HIND [...] (C) Summary: Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Salam Fayyad will visit Paris during the week of November 9 for meetings with PM Fillon and FM Kouchner, according to PLO Representative Hind el-Khoury. She noted that the Palestinian delegation was "very pleased" with the results of the [...]	2008-11-06 17:01:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV FR
08PARIS2055	MFA PREVIEWS PART OF FM KOUCHNER'S MESSAGE WITH [...] (C) Summary: During his November 11 visit to Washington, FM Kouchner will share the long-awaited EU paper on the Trans-Atlantic Partnership, MFA DAS-equivalent Ludovic Pouille told EUR PDAS Marcie Ries November 7. Specifically, Kouchner, whose intended audience is President-elect Obama and hi [...]	2008-11-07 17:26:00	Embassy Paris	SECRET	FR PREL
08PARIS2089	FRENCH REACTION TO NOVEMBER 9 QUARTET MEETING [...] (C) Summary: The November 9 Quartet meeting reaffirmed the international consensus on the need to continue the Annapolis process "exactly as we expected," said French NEA A/S-equivalent Patrice Paoli on November 12. Paoli said he was struck by an informal consensus among Arab attendees that H [...]	2008-11-12 17:40:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV FR
08PARIS400	FRENCH RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON SEEKING BALANCED [...] (C) We conveyed points in reftel to the NEA and IO directorates at the French MFA on March 5. DAS-equivalent for the Levant Ludovic Pouille responded that France was "in accord" with us on the substance (Hamas' fundamental responsibility for the current situation and the importance of not d [...]	2008-03-05 15:43:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL FR IS
08PARIS401	FRENCH RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON SEEKING BALANCED [...] (C) We conveyed points in reftel to the NEA and IO directorates at the French MFA on March 5. DAS-equivalent for the Levant Ludovic Pouille responded that France was "in accord" with us on the substance (Hamas' fundamental responsibility for the current situation and the importance of not d [...]	2008-03-05 15:44:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL FR IS
08PARIS969	NO CHANGE IN FRENCH POLICY TOWARD HAMAS, DESPITE [...] (C) Summary: French MFA DAS-equivalent for the Levant Ludovic Pouille denied on 20 May any change in French policy toward Hamas following erroneous reports that the GOF had resumed contacts with Hamas. No dialogue or official contacts, beyond "technical" ones related to security carried ou [...]	2008-05-21 10:39:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KPAL FR IS
08PARIS988	FRANCE/LEBANON: FRENCH PRESIDENCY POSITIVE BUT [...] (C) French Presidency NEA adviser Boris Boillon told us May 22 that the GOF regarded the recently Doha accord on Lebanon as mostly favorable to the March 8 opposition but not entirely so. Most important, he stressed, the agreement stopped the fighting and got the political process for addressi [...]	2008-05-23 13:37:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER KDEM KPAL FR LE SY IS
08PARTO8	(U) Secretary Rice's June 26-27 Participation in [...] (U) Classified by: Uzra Zeya, Deputy Executive Secretary, S/ES, Department of State, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d). 2. (U) June 27, 2008 at 18:00, and June 28, 2008 at 09:30; Kyoto, Japan. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. The Secretary U/S Bill Burns A/S Christopher R. Hill, EAP Lt. Gen. W [...]	2008-07-12 12:10:00	US Delegation, Secretary	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA PREL PHUM KNNP KWBG
08RABAT1101	MOROCCO DOWNPLAYS NOVEMBER 26 ARAB LEAGUE [...] (C) Summary: MFA Director General Mohammed Azeroual told Polcouns November 23 that Morocco did not believe that the Cairo Ministerial would accomplish anything, and Morocco would be represented only by its Ambassador. The PLO is history and Fatah is weak and aging, he said. Any solution woul [...]	2008-11-25 18:00:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KWBG AL MO

08RABAT1202	GAZA/ARAB LEAGUE DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO GOM [...] (SBU) With Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Taieb Fassi Fihri and Secretary General Youssef Amrani both out of Morocco, the Ambassador delivered reftel demarche to MFA Chief of Staff Nassir Bourita on December 30. The Ambassador particularly emphasized the need to modulate rhetor [...]	2008-12-30 16:31:00	Embassy Rabat	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MOPS ASEC KPAL KWBG MO
08RABAT1204	MOROCCO: GAZA ANGER GROWS; SCHOOLS SHUT [...] (C/NF) Summary: Moroccan public and official response to the recent Israeli air strikes in Gaza continues to be universally critical of Israel and, increasingly, the United States. Almost every article, statement, and interlocutor has used the word "disproportionate" to describe the action. [...]	2008-12-31 16:41:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM MOPS ASEC KPAL KWBG MO
08RABAT170	SCENESETTER FOR A/S WELCH'S VISIT TO MOROCCO [...] (C) Ambassador Welch, the Moroccans will roll out the red carpet for you, including an audience with King Mohammed VI in Marrakech, as well as expected meetings with Foreign Minister Fassi Fihri and Intelligence Chief Mansouri. They are delighted you are visiting them before Algiers and will [...]	2008-02-22 17:42:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER ECON MO
08RABAT194	NEA A/S WELCH AND DIRECTOR GENERAL MANSOURI REVIEW [...] (S) SUMMARY: On February 25, Director General for Studies and Documentation (DGED) Mohamed Yassine Mansouri (the Moroccan equivalent of the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency) and NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch and his party had a cordial and frank two-hour exchange on regional i [...]	2008-03-03 11:32:00	Embassy Rabat	SECRET	PREL PINS OVIP MO
08RABAT400	EXTREMISM AND TERROR IN MOROCCO PART II: PERCEIVED [...] (C) Summary and Introduction: In today's Morocco, social alienation and perceived injustice are the key factors driving extremism and terror recruitment. Poverty is not the main determinant, although it clearly contributes to social alienation. Many Moroccan terrorists have come from the cou [...]	2008-05-07 10:03:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KISL ASEC MO XA XF
08RABAT443	SENIOR GOM OFFICIAL: AMERICA SHOULD CHANGE ITS [...] (C) Summary: During a meeting with National War College students and faculty, Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General of Bilateral Relations Youssef Amrani identified the poor perception of the United States in the region as the U.S. government's greatest foreign policy challen [...]	2008-05-16 17:56:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM KWBG IS IZ MO
08RABAT678	PJD PICKS A NEW, MORE HARDLINE, LEADER [...] (C) In an upset with potentially major implications, the PJD (Party of Justice and Development),Morocco's main Islamist opposition party, elected Abdelilah Benkirane as party leader at its national Congress July 20. Benkirane was the candidate of the "hardline" elements of the party, but has [...]	2008-07-21 18:33:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM KISL MO
08RABAT83	MOROCCO: UPSET ABOUT GAZA BLOCKADE BUT SUPPORTIVE [...] (C) Summary: MFA U/Sec-level DG Azeroual, responsible for Arab Affairs, told us that Morocco would work behind the scenes at the Arab League Ministerial for a moderate statement, and would succeed. He underscored, however, that the cut-off of essential supplies to Gaza was unacceptable and a [...]	2008-01-28 10:31:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM LE IS SY MO
08RIYADH1137	SAUDI ASSISTANCE TO LEBANON [...] (S) SUMMARY. The Saudi government has so far contributed over half a billion USD in 2008 to support the Palestinian Authority (PA). The SAG acknowledges the strategic importance of keeping the PA funded to prevent Hamas from gaining full control of the Palestinian territories. The Saudis, as [...]	2008-07-22 14:41:00	Embassy Riyadh	SECRET	ECON IR IS KWPA PGOV PHUM PINR PREL SA
08RIYADH118	SAG RESPONSE TO THE JANUARY 27 ARAB LEAGUE [...] (C) Demarche delivered via diplomatic note on January 26 with the assurances from the Arab States department that it would reach the delegation attending the January 27 ministerial meeting in Cairo. It was also delivered in person on January 27 to Head of the Arab States Department of the Mi [...]	2008-01-28 14:31:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR SA
08RIYADH1245	TOPICS FOR ABDULLAH/MUBARAK MEETING: EGYPTIAN DCM [...] (S) SUMMARY: On August 13, at Egyptian request, Pol Counselor met with Riyadh Egyptian DCM Hussam Essa. Essa expressed grave concerns over continued Iranian nuclear ambitions, noting that this topic would be an agenda item in the upcoming meeting between Saudi King Abdullah and President Mub [...]	2008-08-14 10:43:00	Embassy Riyadh	SECRET	EG EU IR IS IZ MU PGOV PREL SA UNC UNGA
08RIYADH1272	READOUT OF ABDULLAH-MUBARAK MEETING BY EGYPTIAN [...] (S) SUMMARY. Riyadh Egyptian DCM Hussam Essa provided a readout of the Saudi King Abdullah-Egyptian President Mubarak meeting held in Cairo on Aug. 15. Essa again relayed the message that Egypt asks to have side discussions on Iran during the next 6 2 1 meetings, as well being kept infor [...]	2008-08-20 04:57:00	Embassy Riyadh	SECRET	EG EU IR IS IZ MU PGOV PREL SA UNC UNGA
08RIYADH1647	RUSSIAN INFLUENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA DEFIES LIMITED [...] (C) SUMMARY: Russia's footprint in Saudi Arabia - official and unofficial - is relatively small compared to the U.S. and many other countries. While several positions in their Riyadh embassy remain unfilled, Russia seeks an office location in Mecca to house their mission to the Organization o [...]	2008-11-03 06:14:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD PGOV PREL RS SA
08RIYADH1668	SAUD AL FAISAL ON PAKISTAN, IRAQ, LEBANON, [...] (C) Summary: On October 26, Treasury Deputy Secretary Robert Kimmitt and Ambassador Fraker met Saudi Foreign Minister Saud Al Faisal. Kimmitt and Saud Discussed Pakistan's approaching balance of payment crisis, Saudi relations with Iraq, the need for continued support for the Palestinian Aut [...]	2008-11-08 05:43:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON EINV PREL EPET KPAL SA
08RIYADH1879	DEMARCHE: ARAB LEAGUE MINISTERIAL MEETING ON GAZA [...] (C) In the absence of FM Saud Al-Faisal, currently in Muscat with King Abdallah attending the GCC Summit, Charge delivered reftel A points to the Saudi MFA's Ra'ed Krimly, Director of Western Affairs. Krimly responded that Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned what he termed "the Israeli aggres [...]	2008-12-30 12:49:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	KPAL KWBG MOPS PHUM
08RIYADH72	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S VISIT TO THE [...] Summary: Saudi print media has focused over the past week on President Bush's visit to the region and more specifically on his meetings with the Israeli and Palestinian leaders and his activities in Riyadh during his January 14-16 stay in the Kingdom. Reports on the President's official mee [...]	2008-01-17 17:40:00	Embassy Riyadh	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR PREL OIIP SA
08ROME1021	SCENESETTER FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SEPTEMBER [...] (C/NF) Summary. Mr. Vice President, Silvio Berlusconi's government has worked hard over its first months in office to regain its position as our best ally in continental Europe. Your September 4-10 visit comes as the Berlusconi government reconvenes for what promises to be an important legislat [...]	2008-08-12 14:52:00	Embassy Rome	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV IT
08ROME246	ITALY: PD LEADER VELTRONI SEES NO FOREIGN POLICY [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-28 16:27:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL IT
08ROME454	ITALY: PRESSING OUR PRIORITIES WITH THE NEXT [...] (C) Summary. Italy's upcoming elections and period of government formation will give us an opportunity to press our agenda with renewed vigor after four months with a caretaker government and more than two years with a government hampered by far left partners. While our relationship with the P [...]	2008-04-11 09:50:00	Embassy Rome	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL IT
08SANAA1053	YEMEN'S BIG BROTHER: WHAT HAS SAUDI ARABIA DONE [...] (U) AMEMBASSY Riyadh and AMCONGEN Jeddah have cleared this cable. Summary ------- 2. (C) Yemen has a long history of relations with Saudi Arabia based primarily on their 1500 km shared border, which has led to extensive social, religious and business ties. Yemenis perceive the relationship as he [...]	2008-06-18 09:26:00	Embassy Sanaa	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS SA YM
08SANAA107	SALEH CALLS FOR ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT ON GAZA [...] (U) On January 21, President Saleh called for an emergency Arab League summit to discuss the blockade of Gaza. While his Party endorses his idea, at least one opposition figure dismisses it as an empty gesture. End Summary 2. (U) On January 21, According to Yemen's official news agency, P [...]	2008-01-22 13:46:00	Embassy Sanaa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL KSUM PGOV IS YM
08SANAA1096	PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT VISITS YEMEN, BUT LITTLE BUZZ [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Palestinian President visited Yemen on June 19 and met with President Saleh to discuss the Arab-Israeli issue and Yemen's initiative to reconcile Fatah and Hamas. Open source reporting said little about the discussions and insiders told PolOff that no substantive developments [...]	2008-06-25 14:04:00	Embassy Sanaa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KWBG IS EG YM
08SANAA2062	YEMENI PROTESTORS OUT IN FORCE IN REACTION TO GAZA [...] Massive protests have been organized throughout Yemen since December 27, continuing into the 30, in reaction to the Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip. Yemeni government officials, political parties, labor unions, and human rights organizations have issued statements condemning the [...]	2008-12-30 12:13:00	Embassy Sanaa	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM KPAO KPAL YM
08SANJOSE710	(C/NF) C-NE8-00834: ISRAELI RELATIONS WITH COSTA [...] (C) SUMMARY. Despite some concerns and irritants voiced both publicly and privately to us by the Israeli Ambassador to Costa Rica, the overall relationship between Costa Rica and Israel is relatively calm and businesslike. While not as dynamic as Costa Rica's commercial relationship with the [...]	2008-09-03 17:44:00	Embassy San Jose	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PINR PARM PREL PGOV KPAL IS XF CS
08SANJOSE763	COSTA RICA: AUGUST 28 UNSC BILATERAL CONSULTATIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY: IO Acting A/S Brian Hook's August 28 bilateral consultations with the MFA on UNSC matters were successful in bringing the U.S. and the GOCR to mutual understanding - if not agreement - on a range of UNSC issues. A/S Hook lobbied the MFA for greater cooperation on speed in the UN [...]	2008-09-23 13:23:00	Embassy San Jose	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN IZ PGOV PINR PREL UNSC UN CS
08SANTIAGO1083	CHILE MEDIA REPORT -- DECEMBER 12 [...] Dailies highlighted the fining of Chile's three major pharmaceutical drugstore chains for conspiring to overcharge consumers. Dailies also highlighted the cabinet changes and Jose Miguel Insulza's likely presidential candidacy. U.S.-Related News ----------------- 2. The Santiago Appeals [...]	2008-12-11 17:15:00	Embassy Santiago	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1132	SEGPRES MINISTER: WELCOME OBAMA, POSTPONE SUMMIT [...] (C) A key Bachelet minister says President-elect Obama has a unique opportunity to positively influence U.S.- Latin relations, with expectations in the region for change very high. The new administration's policy towards Cuba will be telling, more so than how the U.S. deals with Venezuela. Ho [...]	2008-12-22 19:50:00	Embassy Santiago	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PREL CI
08SAOPAULO30	MEDIA REACTION: ECONOMY: STOCK EXCHANGE TURBULENCE; [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-23 10:20:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO692	Media Reaction - Mideast - Gaza, Arab-Israeli engagement; [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-30 13:06:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OPRC OIIP XM XR XF BR
08SECTIO01OF02JERUSALEM1847	JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/07): PALESTINIANS NOT [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-07 10:35:00	Consulate Jerusalem	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08SECTION01OF03CAIRO1416	CODEL ACKERMAN MEETIGS WITH MUBARAK, SULEIMAN, AND ABOUL GHEIT [...] (C) Summary: In separate June 28 eetings with President Hosni Mubarak, EGIS Direcor Omar Suleiman, and FM Ahmed Aboul Gheit, CODELAckerman and the Ambassador discussed Israeli-Paestinian developments (focusing on Egypt's goalsfor building upon the current "calming period"),Eypt's regional rela [...]	2008-07-07 13:55:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KIRF KISL KPAL EAID ENRG IS
08SEOUL2487	PRESS BULLETIN - December 30, 2008 [...] "Breaking the Cycle" (JoongAng Ilbo, December 30, 2008, Page 30) 2. "Massive Israeli Assault on Palestinians" (Hankook Ilbo, December 30, 2008, Page 39) 3. "Israel Is Launching Indiscriminate Attacks for What?" (Hankyoreh Shinmun, December 30, 2008, Page 27) Features 4. Kim Jong-il' [...]	2008-12-30 07:02:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08STATE102737	UNSC MINISTERIAL-LEVEL MEETING ON THE MIDDLE EAST [...] (SBU) This is an action message. Please see paragraphs three and four. USUN should seek to delay by several weeks, if possible, a meeting of the Security Council at the Ministerial level proposed by Saudi Arabia and the Arab Group to discuss the issue of Israeli settlements. If a meeting is [...]	2008-09-25 17:18:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	UNSC PREL IS LE SY
08STATE103379	TRAVEL WARNING - ISRAEL, THE WEST BANK AND GAZA [...] This Travel Warning updates information on the general security environment in Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, and reminds American citizens of threats to themselves and to U.S. interests in those locations. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to remain mindful of security [...]	2008-09-26 19:27:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER AMGT ASEC IS GZ WE
08STATE112275	GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST BRIEFING, OCTOBER 22 [...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from points in para 2 below during the Middle East Briefing scheduled for October 22. 2. (U) Talking points. -- I would like to thank Special Coordinator Serry for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East. This is a time [...]	2008-10-22 02:20:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	UNSC PREL LE IS SY
08STATE116392	(S) REPORTING AND COLLECTION NEEDS: PALESTINIAN [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: This cable provides the full text of the new National HUMINT Collection Directive (NHCD) on Palestinian Issues (paragraph 3-end) and encourages Department personnel at post to assist in compiling Palestinian biographic information (paragraph 2). A. (S/NF) The NHCD results f [...]	2008-10-31 15:25:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	PINR KSPR ECON KPAL PREL PTER XF
08STATE122043	DEMARCHE REQUEST: SEEKING HALT TO TERMINATION OF [...] (U) This is an action request: see paragraph 3. 2. (C) Summary: Banks Hapoalim and Israel Discount Bank (IDB) have indicated that they plan to terminate all correspondent banking services for Gaza branches of Palestinian banks. Washington is concerned that the planned action by the only two [...]	2008-11-17 21:15:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN KNNP KTFN KPAL PREL IS
08STATE123317	DEMARCHE REQUEST: NOVEMBER 26 ARAB LEAGUE [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) The Arab League will convene for an emergency ministerial meeting in Cairo on November 26 to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and recent efforts to affect an intra-Palestinian reconciliation. The [...]	2008-11-20 19:33:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KWBG AL
08STATE123513	UNGA VOTING INSTRUCTION: SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE [...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. USDel is instructed to vote against the following six UNGA resolutions under the agenda items 15, "The Situation in the Middle East," and 16, "Question of Palestine." USDel may call for a vote on any of these resolutions if no other member does [...]	2008-11-21 03:42:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM UNGA IS PA WE GZ SY
08STATE124016	GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST BRIEFING, NOVEMBER 25 [...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from points in para 2 below during the Middle East Briefing scheduled for November 25. 2. (U) Talking points. -- I would like to thank Under Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East. There are [...]	2008-11-21 23:52:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	UNSC PREL LE IS SY
08STATE124112	GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST BRIEFING, NOVEMBER 25 [...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from points in para 2 below during the Middle East Briefing scheduled for November 25. 2. (U) Talking points. -- I would like to thank Under Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East. There are [...]	2008-11-23 22:42:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	UNSC PREL LE IS SY
08STATE131264	Secretary Rice's December 5, 2008 Meeting with [...] (U) Participants: U.S. The Secretary Ambassador James Cain A/S Sean McCormack, PA PDAS Marcie Ries, EUR Damon Wilson, NSC Staff John Rath (Embassy Note taker) Denmark Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Prime Minister Kirsten Dybvad, Permanent Secretary of State Ulrik Federspiel, MFA Permanent [...]	2008-12-15 17:17:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA PREL DA
08STATE132244	GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST BRIEFING, DECEMBER 18 [...] (SBU) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from points in para 2 below during the Middle East Briefing scheduled for December 18. 2. (U) Talking points. -- I would like to thank Under Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East. Today I [...]	2008-12-17 21:11:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	UNSC PREL LE IS SY
08STATE135463	URGENT Suggested Guidance - Israeli Actions in Gaza [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-31 18:42:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC PTER CASC
08STATE135557	GUIDANCE: CONSULTATION ON THE SITUATION IN MIDDLE [...] (C) This is an action request. In the December 31 UN Security Council emergency session on Gaza, USUN is to oppose adoption of any outcome document. If any additional meetings are proposed, USUN should seek input from the Department. 2. (SBU) Suggested talking points for use by USUN during [...]	2008-12-31 22:42:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNSC IS
08STATE15648	APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE FEBRUARY [...] (U) Classified by William Lucas, Office Director, EUR/ERA. Reason: 1.4(b) and (d). 2. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 13. 3. (SBU) Summary: EU Foreign Ministers will hold their next General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting in Brussels on February 18- [...]	2008-02-14 23:23:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	EUN PHUM PREL PGOV KV IS IR CD BM
08STATE18360	UNSC INSTRUCTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 26 CONSULTATIONS [...] (SBU) Mission is instructed to draw from the points in para. 2 below in discussing events in the Middle East during the consultations to be held Tuesday morning, February 26 in the UN Security Council. 2. (U) Begin points: The United States is committed to the process begun at Annapolis, [...]	2008-02-24 21:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL UNSC KPAL IS LE
08STATE22352	APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE MARCH 10-11 [...] (U) Classified by William Lucas, Office Director, EUR/ERA. Reason: 1.4(b) and (d). 2. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 10. 3. (SBU) Summary: EU Foreign Ministers will hold their next General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting in Brussels on March 10-11. [...]	2008-03-04 22:42:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EUN ZL PK AF ZI IR GG IS SY LE
08STATE27642	DESIGNATION OF FUTURE BANK, BAHRAIN UNDER [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. ---------- OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. (U) Washington requests that addressees notify host Government/EU officials that the United States designated Future Bank, Bahrain under E.O. 13382 ("Blocking the Property of Weapons of Mass [...]	2008-03-17 16:22:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	KNNP MNUC IR BA
08STATE41023	THE U.S.-ISRAEL JOINT POLITICAL MILITARY GROUP [...] (C) The thirty-ninth meeting, and first in two years, of the U.S.-Israel Joint Political Military Group (JPMG) took place in Washington on March 20, 2008. Co-chairmen were Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Political Military Affairs Stephen D. Mull and Israeli Ministry of Defense (MOD) [...]	2008-04-18 15:21:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	IS MARR MCAP PINS PREL
08STATE42643	GUIDANCE FOR APRIL 23 UNSC CONSULTATIONS ON [...] (SBU) Mission is instructed to draw from the points in para 2 below in discussing events in the Middle East during the briefing and consultations to be held Wednesday morning, April 23, in the UN Security Council. 2. (U) Begin points: Mr. President, given the importance of a peaceful r [...]	2008-04-23 03:07:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KPAL LE IS UNSC
08STATE42905	US-EU-CANADA TRILATERAL MEETINGS ON IRAN AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: During the April 10 U.S.-EU-Canada trilateral meetings on Iran for the Slovenian EU Presidency, all three delegations agreed that Iran sought to undermine everything that the international community sought to achieve in the Middle East, and that its nuclear program and state spo [...]	2008-04-23 16:56:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL EUN UN XG XF AR IR
08STATE43742	APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE APRIL 28-29 [...] (U) Classified by William Lucas, Office Director, EUR/ERA. Reason: 1.4(b) and (d). 2. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 16. 3. (SBU) Summary: EU Foreign Ministers will hold their next General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting in Brussels on April 28-29. [...]	2008-04-24 21:16:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL EUN ZL PK ZI IR IZ IS SY LE CH
08STATE43817	SYRIA'S CLANDESTINE NUCLEAR PROGRAM [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) On September 6, 2007, Israel destroyed a nuclear reactor Syria was clandestinely constructing, we judge with North Korean assistance. The reactor site was in Syria's eastern desert region in a location [...]	2008-04-25 01:01:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KNNP DPRK SY IAEA PARM PREL
08STATE52061	LEBANON: BUILDING ON ARAB LEAGUE EFFORTS [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. Posts should draw from the background in paragraphs 5-11 when making this demarche. SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Arab League mediation has arrested Lebanon's descent into renewed civil war. However, the calm is fragile, the Hizballah [...]	2008-05-16 01:16:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PGOV PREL LE SY IR
08STATE54639	APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE MAY 26-27 [...] (U) Classified by William Lucas, Office Director, EUR/ERA. Reason: 1.4(b) and (d). 2. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 27. 3. (SBU) Summary: EU Foreign Ministers will hold their next General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting in Brussels on May 26-27. [...]	2008-05-21 22:01:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	EUN PHUM PREL PGOV ZL IR IZ IS SY LE SO
08STATE54663	MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Hizballah has begun to dismantle its tent city surrounding the government complex at the Grand Serail, while Lebanese Armed Forces remove roadblocks around Beirut, media report. (Ops/Embassy Beirut e-mail, NOWLebanon.com) 2. (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports Hizballah leader Nasrallah [...]	2008-05-21 23:36:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE56306	GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST BRIEFING, MAY 28 [...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from the points in para 2 below during the Middle East Briefing, currently scheduled for May 28. 2. (U) Begin points: -- Mr. President, over the last two months, the United States has been increasingly dismayed about the unp [...]	2008-05-27 16:09:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	UNSC PREL LE IS SY
08STATE56861	E-PINE POLITICAL DIRECTORS, APRIL 30TH MEETING IN [...] (C) Summary. Senior U.S., Nordic, and Baltic officials met in Washington D.C. on April 30th for the eleventh Enhanced Partnership in Northern Europe (e-PINE) Political Directors' meeting. They agreed: that MAP for Georgia and Ukraine in December is desirable, but may be problematic; that the cu [...]	2008-05-28 15:08:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	KNEI PREL EUR BO GG PL RS UP XZ ZB SW NO LG LH IC
08STATE68825	GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST BRIEFING, JUNE 26 [...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from the points in para 2 below during the Middle East Briefing scheduled for June 26. Please see septel for further guidance in the event an Arab Group draft resolution is tabled. 2. (U) Begin points: -- I would like to thank U [...]	2008-06-26 17:31:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	UNSC PREL LE IS SY
08STATE69092	ARAB GROUP DRAFT UNSCR ON ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS [...] (C) This is an Action Request. Department endorses USUN reftel request for authorization to engage the Arab Group, and also to engage UNSC members, in response to a Saudi initiative to seek a UNSCR focused on Israeli settlements. 2. (C) Mission should pursue the following strategy: -- Fi [...]	2008-06-26 23:21:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL UNSC IS
08STATE74922	(U) Secretary Rice's June 26-27 Participation in [...] (U) Classified by: Uzra Zeya, Deputy Executive Secretary, S/ES, Department of State, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d). 2. (U) June 27, 2008 at 18:00, and June 28, 2008 at 09:30; Kyoto, Japan. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. The Secretary U/S Bill Burns A/S Christopher R. Hill, EAP Lt. Gen. Wil [...]	2008-07-12 14:20:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA PREL PHUM KNNP KWBG
08STATE78243	GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST BRIEFING, JULY 22 [...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from the points in para 2 below during the Middle East Briefing scheduled for July 22. 2. (U) Begin points: -- I thank Under-Secretary Pascoe for today's briefing on the situation in the Middle East. I would like to make four po [...]	2008-07-21 19:10:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	IS LE PREL UNSC
08STATE84562	(SBU) Deputy Secretary Negroponte's July 23, [...] Classified by NEA PDAS Jeffrey Feltman. Reasons: 1.4 (b) and (d). 2. (SBU) July 23; 4:30pm; Washington, DC, USA. 3. (SBU) Participants: U.S. Deputy Secretary Negroponte NEA DAS Gene Cretz Aaron Jost (D Staff) Jonathan Peccia (NEA Notetaker) Israel LTG Gabi Ashkenazi Defense [...]	2008-08-06 19:45:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL PTER OVIP IR IS
08STATE84841	IRANIAN PROLIFERATION-RELATED FINANCIAL [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (S) We are increasingly concerned about financial transactions between Syrian and Iranian WMD proliferation entities and want to alert addressees to transactions that may b [...]	2008-08-07 16:20:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	ECON EFIN IR KNNP PARM PTER PINR
08STATE89450	GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST BRIEFING, AUGUST 20 [...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from the points in para 2 below during the Middle East Briefing scheduled for August 20. 2. (U) Begin points: -- I thank Under-Secretary Pascoe for today's briefing on the situation in the Middle East. I would like to make four po [...]	2008-08-20 14:16:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	UNSC PREL LE IS SY
08STATE9284	GUIDANCE FOR JANUARY 30 UNSC CONSULTATIONS ON THE [...] (SBU) USUN is instructed to draw from the points in paras. 2-9 below in making its statement at the January 30 UNSC debate on the Middle East. Please select the point in para. 2 that describes the outcome of the discussion on the PRST on Gaza, and follow with the rest of the points in para. 3 [...]	2008-01-30 00:15:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL UNSC KPAL IS LE
08STATE99211	GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST BRIEFING, SEPTEMBER 17 [...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from the points in para 2 below during the Middle East Briefing scheduled for September 18. 2. (U) Begin points: -- I thank Under-Secretary Pascoe for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East. Today, I would like to make [...]	2008-09-17 01:23:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	UNSC PREL LE IS SY
08STATE99672	63RD UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: UNITED STATES GOALS AND [...] (SBU) The upcoming General Debate of the 63rd UN General Assembly (UNGA),September 23 - October 1, and regular session, which continues through December, will provide a platform for the advancement of key U.S. interests. We will use the high-level ministerial meetings Secretary-General Ban i [...]	2008-09-17 21:46:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL UNGA
08TELAVIV1005	SCENESETTER FOR PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO ISRAEL [...] (C) Israel is preparing to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of its declaration of independence on May 8 with a characteristically Israeli mix of pride in their achievements and worry about the future. One point that unites virtually all Israelis -- except for the extreme left and right -- is [...]	2008-05-06 17:59:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL PGOV MASS IS XF
08TELAVIV1010	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Israel's 60th Independence Day 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media, except the ultra-Orthodox papers, prominently and extensively covered, and commented on, events related to Israel's Memorial Day and 60th Independence D [...]	2008-05-07 10:09:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1025	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-13 05:22:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1036	SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-14 09:44:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1038	SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-15 08:42:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1039	GOI WARNS ROCKETS ATTACKS FROM GAZA UNACCEPTABLE [...] (C) In the wake of a mid-afternoon rocket strike May 14 on a shopping mall in Ashkelon, Israel that injured 14 persons, Israeli Prime Minister Olmert told the audience and TV viewers of a convention welcoming visiting President Bush that such continued attacks could not be tolerated and that t [...]	2008-05-16 07:04:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS PTER MARR MASS IS
08TELAVIV1040	SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-16 08:28:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1051	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-19 10:10:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1053	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that the Gaza cease-fire (tahdiya) deal is expected to take effect in a couple of days. Maariv reported that Defense Minister Barak durin [...]	2008-05-20 10:25:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1070	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading electronic media reported that today Israeli and Syrian representatives announced in Jerusalem, Damascus, and Ankara that their countries were engaged in indirect p [...]	2008-05-21 10:18:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1080	AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH SHIN BET CHIEF FOCUSES [...] (S) In a May 13 meeting covering a range of subjects, Israeli Security Agency (ISA, or Shin Bet) Chief Yuval Diskin told Ambassador Jones the following: -- Israel's Arabs are materially better off than many Arabs in neighboring countries, but increasingly feel disconnected from the State, an [...]	2008-05-22 07:57:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL PTER PINR KPAL KWBG EG IS
08TELAVIV1084	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Israel-Syria Talks 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The top story in all of the major media outlets was the announcement of indirect peace talks with Syria. Most media linked the timing of the announcement with the lifting of the [...]	2008-05-22 10:43:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1092	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-23 10:36:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1114	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-27 11:01:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1123	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-28 11:15:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1133	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] PM Olmert's Alleged Corruption Affair 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media led with Defense Minister Barak's call for PM Olmert to "detach himself from the day-to-day leadership of the country." Media reported that Barak [...]	2008-05-29 10:52:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV114	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-14 12:42:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1144	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-30 10:02:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1161	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that Israel has denied that Hizbullah's handover of the remains of Israeli soldiers killed in the Second Lebanon War was part of a prisoner exchange deal. The Prime Mini [...]	2008-06-02 10:16:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1170	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz quoted associates of PM Ehud Olmert as justifying his trip to Washington in spite of the political crisis, by saying that the security dialogue began by President [...]	2008-06-03 10:13:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1185	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast 3. Muslims in European Society ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading media reported that PM Ehud Olmert addressed the AIPAC conference yesterday and focused on Iran, saying that it must be stopped by all possible m [...]	2008-06-04 10:21:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1197	NETANYAHU OUTLINES LIKUD'S APPROACH TO PEACE WITH [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-04 14:23:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER ECON OVIP IS
08TELAVIV1199	BARAK REQUESTS ADDITIONAL DEFENSE SUPPORT FROM [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-04 14:24:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER OVIP IS
08TELAVIV1214	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media reported that PM Olmert, Defense Minister Ehud Barak, and Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni are scheduled to meet today to discuss a proposed Egyptian-bro [...]	2008-06-10 10:30:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1226	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-11 10:32:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1237	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-12 09:58:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1258	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-13 10:31:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV127	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-15 11:12:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1272	SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-16 05:35:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1273	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-16 05:52:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1292	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice ended her sixth trip to the region this year, with no sign of progress on the Israeli-Palestinian track The paper quoted Israeli [...]	2008-06-17 10:26:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS

08TELAVIV1304	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that Egypt and Hamas announced on Tuesday that a cease-fire (tahdiya) between Israel and the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip will go into eff [...]	2008-06-18 10:32:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1314	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-19 09:22:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1326	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-20 10:01:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV133	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-16 10:39:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1337	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-23 10:21:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1346	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported (lead stories in the three main Hebrew-language stories) that the chief military rabbi, Brig. Gen. Avihai Ronsky, began deliberations yesterday on whether the soldiers ki [...]	2008-06-24 10:11:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1359	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-25 09:54:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1370	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-26 10:23:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1383	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-27 10:36:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1390	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Darfur ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that the Israeli reservists held by Hizbullah, Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser, are set to be released after the cabinet approved an exchange deal yesterday. After fiv [...]	2008-06-30 10:56:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1400	TRILATERAL WATER MEETING: PLANNING TO MEET SCARCITY [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-30 13:48:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV EINV TBIO IS PA JO
08TELAVIV1403	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-07-01 10:04:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1413	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The electronic media reported that at noon today, a bulldozer driver went on a rampage in Jerusalem traffic and plowed his vehicle into cars and a crowded public bus near the old Central Bu [...]	2008-07-02 10:10:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1421	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media led with yesterday's bulldozer rampage in Jerusalem. The media reported that three were killed and 80 injured. The media highlighted the fate of a baby whose mother was crushed [...]	2008-07-03 10:22:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV144	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Israeli Politics ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media continued to lead with the situation in and around Gaza. The media reported that on Wednesday over 50 Qassam rockets and at least a dozen mortar shells landed in Sdero [...]	2008-01-17 11:41:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1442	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media reported that preparations for the prisoner swap with Hizbullah continue. The radio also reported today that the family of policeman Eliyahu Shahar, a victim of Samir Kuntar, w [...]	2008-07-07 11:23:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1456	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz and other media reported that Israel has signed a prisoner exchange agreement with Hizbullah, according to a statement released yesterday by the Prime Minster's Bureau. The media [...]	2008-07-08 10:19:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1470	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media (lead stories in The Jerusalem Post and Makor Rishon-Hatzofe) reported that yesterday the Water Authority unveiled an emergency plan to combat the "worst water cr [...]	2008-07-09 10:00:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1483	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The three major Hebrew-language dailies and Israel Hayom led with the Morris Talansky affair and PM Ehud Olmert's political future. Maariv quoted an Israeli law-enforcement official as sayi [...]	2008-07-10 10:03:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1503	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast 3. U.S. Presidential Elections ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media highlighted the renewed questioning by the police of PM Ehud Olmert today about the hundreds of thousands of dollars he allegedly received [...]	2008-07-11 10:22:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1508	ISRAELI BANK DETERMINED TO CUT GAZA BANKING TIES [...] (C) Bank Hapoalim (BH) informed the Bank of Palestine (BOP) in a July 6 letter that it will no longer provide it with cash transfer services. The decision was made independent of any consultation with or approval by the GOI or the Bank of Israel (BOI) and was triggered by a BOP request for [...]	2008-07-11 13:47:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL KWBG IS
08TELAVIV1512	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] PM Olmert's Legal Entanglement 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Over the weekend all media reported on new police accusations against PM Ehud Olmert that 12 of his trips received multiple funding -- one trip was allegedly funde [...]	2008-07-14 10:15:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1523	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media reported on the "handshake that wasn't" between PM Ehud Olmert and Syrian President Bashar Assad at the Bastille Day ceremony in Paris. Makor Rishon-Hatzofe quoted Likud MK Yuv [...]	2008-07-15 09:54:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1531	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-07-16 10:45:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1543	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-07-17 10:49:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1560	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that Israel and Hamas have not yet agreed to renew negotiations over Gilad Shalit's release, despite the completion of the Hizbullah prisoner swap and the relative quiet o [...]	2008-07-18 09:51:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV157	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-18 12:00:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1570	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Today most media focused on the third day of Morris Talansky's cross-examination by PM Ehud Olmert's lawyers. Leading media reported that Talansky could not remember details of cash transf [...]	2008-07-21 12:58:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1574	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media (lead story in The Jerusalem Post) reported that PM Ehud Olmert will be replaced as Kadima leader in mid-September, barring unforeseen circumstances, after the Kadima council re [...]	2008-07-22 10:31:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1585	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that a Palestinian terrorist from East Jerusalem, Ghassan Abu-Tir, went on a rampage with a bulldozer in central Jerusalem. One of his relatives is senior Hamas member M [...]	2008-07-23 10:28:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1591	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-07-24 10:26:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1617	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-07-28 10:59:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1624	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Global War on Terror 2. Lebanon 3. Israel: Governance ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that diplomatic officials told the newspaper yesterday that while acknowledging that an agreement with the Palestinian [...]	2008-07-29 09:18:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1635	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Muslim-Jewish Interfaith Dialogue ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All major media covered Defense Minister Ehud Barak's visit to the U.S. Barak was quoted as saying that Defense Secretary Robert Gates promised that the U.S. w [...]	2008-07-30 11:01:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1646	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-07-31 09:55:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1657	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-08-01 09:50:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1690	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All major media reported that Israel admitted 188 Fatah-aligned Palestinians who fled Gaza after intense fighting with Hamas. The media reported that PA President Mahmoud Abbas refused to [...]	2008-08-04 09:50:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1696	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-08-05 10:48:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV170	NEW UNSCO FOCUSED ON UN/ISRAELI RELATIONS AND GAZA [...] (C) SUMMARY: On January 14, Ambassador Jones and EconCouns met with Robert Serry, the new UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO). Mr. Serry is also the UN's representative to the Palestinians and the UN Quartet envoy. During the meeting, the Ambassador updated Mr. [...]	2008-01-18 16:46:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON KPAL KWBG UN US
08TELAVIV1700	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz quoted senior PA officials as saying that a victory by Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz in next month's Kadima Party leadership race would be a disaster for the peace process. [...]	2008-08-06 14:37:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1706	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-08-07 10:26:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1742	TERRORISM FINANCE: GOI SAYS NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT AGAINST THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAN AND INCREASES ITS FINANCIAL ISOLATION OF GAZA [...] No summary [...]	2008-08-08 09:45:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	ECON EFIN IR IS KTFN KWBG
08TELAVIV1743	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. China Olympics ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that a top Israeli defense official has told the daily that if Russia goes through with the sale of its most advanced anti-aircraft missile system to I [...]	2008-08-08 09:58:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1755	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Fighting in Georgia 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Over the weekend almost all media led with the fighting in Georgia. Today Yediot bannered: "Russia's Iron Fist." Ha'aretz quoted Foreign Ministry officials as saying that Is [...]	2008-08-11 12:06:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1761	EXPERTS CONSIDER AL-QAIDA IN ISRAEL ASPIRATIONAL, [...] (U) Summary: In July, the Israel Security Agency (ISA) announced the arrest of two separate groups with links to Al-Qaida, marking the first time any citizen of Israel has been accused of affiliation with the terrorist organization. On 23 July, members of the security cabinet met in closed [...]	2008-08-12 05:17:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC KWBG PREL PTER IS
08TELAVIV1763	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 3. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that PM Ehud Olmert has presented Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with a detailed proposal for an agreement in principle on borders, refugees, and security arrangement [...]	2008-08-12 14:05:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV178	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-22 11:09:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1792	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media repotted that yesterday Defense Minister Ehud Barak unleashed a fierce attacks against FM Tzipi Livni. He was quoted as saying: "The Foreign Minister, with her background as it i [...]	2008-08-14 10:15:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1806	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Georgia ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio quoted UNIFIL Force Commander Maj. Gen. Claudio Graziano as saying that Israel violated UN Security Council Resolution 1701 in at least three areas: overflights of Lebanon; [...]	2008-08-15 11:22:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1814	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Yesterday Maariv listed security arrangements that Israel has drafted for any future final status arrangement with the Palestinians. The Israelis would like to submit this list and to hav [...]	2008-08-18 10:16:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1831	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media reported that PM Ehud Olmert is considering firing Defense Minister Ehud Barak for opposing the budget draft. Ha'aretz reported that clashes over the budget could bring down the [...]	2008-08-19 10:23:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1834	CABINET APPROVES RELEASE OF 199 PALESTINIAN [...] (C) Summary: The ministerial committee charged with prisoner issues voted August 18 to approve a list of 199 Palestinian prisoners to be released August 25, just before Ramadan, as a concession to PA President Abbas. The list is comprised exclusively of Fatah and affiliated prisoners, and inc [...]	2008-08-19 15:16:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL IS
08TELAVIV1837	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Israel: Governance 2. Pakistan: Musharraf Resignation ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media reported that PM Olmert sent a stern warning to Beirut yesterday, pledging that Israel would not restrain itself if Lebanon sanctioned a ne [...]	2008-08-20 10:58:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1844	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Islamic Extremism ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that in an atmosphere of heightened tensions, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called PM Ehud Olmert yesterday to affirm the ties between the two c [...]	2008-08-21 10:25:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV186	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. World Financial Crunch ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that according to defense sources, Israel intends to keep the crossings into the Gaza Strip permanently closed and will only allow emergency humanitaria [...]	2008-01-23 13:32:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1869	ISRAELI VIEWS ON JORDANIAN DEVELOPMENTS [...] (C) Summary. Israel has not reacted publicly to Jordan's decision to resume its official dialogue with Hamas. MFA DDG for the Middle East Hadas played down the significance of the Jordanian move in an August 20 conversation with Pol Couns. Hadas said the GOI was much more upset by Jordan's d [...]	2008-08-22 08:09:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PGOV IS JO KPAL
08TELAVIV1870	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-08-22 10:10:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1878	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-08-25 10:39:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV19	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-03 11:25:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1933	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-08-26 05:23:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1954	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran 2. Muslims in European Society ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading media quoted Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as saying during a press conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah yesterd [...]	2008-08-27 11:17:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV197	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-24 12:15:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1979	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz quoted a senior GOI source as saying that Hamas recently increased the number of Palestinian prisoners it wants released in exchange for Gilad Shalit, from 1,000 t [...]	2008-08-29 10:39:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1984	DEFENSE MINISTER BARAK'S DISCUSSIONS IN EGYPT [...] (S) Summary. Defense Minister Ehud Barak's August 23 visit to Egypt was a success, according to MOD Arab Affairs Adviser David Hacham. Barak's meetings with President Mubarak, Intelligence Minister Soliman, and Defense Minister Tantawi focused on reviving negotiations for the release of Corporal [...]	2008-08-29 14:23:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER EG KPAL IR IS
08TELAVIV1990	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-02 10:38:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2002	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-03 10:29:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2020	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-05 10:20:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV203	Codel Voinovich Meeting with Prime Minister Olmert [...] Summary: On January 2, Codel Voinovich met with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at the Prime MinisterQs Office in Jerusalem. Senator Voinovich was accompanied by Representatives Rob Bishop (R, Utah); Phil Gingrey (R, Georgia); Steve Pearce (R, New Mexico) and Michael Turner (R, Ohio) as w [...]	2008-01-24 15:07:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINR OREP IS
08TELAVIV204	CODEL Voinovich Discusses the Way Forward in Gaza with [...] Summary: On January 2, 2008 Codel Voinovich met with Israeli Minister of Internal Security, Avraham QAvi Dicter, at the Knesset in Jerusalem. Senator Voinovich was accompanied by Representatives Rob Bishop (R, Utah); Phil Gingrey (R, Georgia); Steve Pearce (R, New Mexico) and Michael Turner [...]	2008-01-24 15:10:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINR OREP IS
08TELAVIV2040	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast: ------------ Summary: -------- Diplomatic correspondent Ben Caspit wrote on page one of the popular, pluralist Maariv: "[The Americans] want to promote [some kind of agreement with the Palestinians] with the Israeli government, but where is the Israeli government? There is no I [...]	2008-09-08 10:59:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2057	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] PM Olmert's Legal Entanglement 2. Global War on Terror ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz quoted a police source as saying yesterday that there is a good chance that PM Ehud Olmert could be convicted of money laundering, a crime wh [...]	2008-09-09 10:18:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2072	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-10 09:48:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2084	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. 9/11 Anniversary ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media led with the killing of two IAF airmen yesterday evening when their Cobra attack helicopter crashed in the Galilee, apparently due to a technical failure. Ha'aretz [...]	2008-09-11 10:55:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2096	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-12 09:26:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2106	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. 9/11 Anniversary ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio reported that until a few months ago back-channel talks took place in Turkey, London, and Israel/the occupied territories between Israelis, headed by journalist Yit [...]	2008-09-15 10:47:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV211	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-25 11:15:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2114	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-16 10:03:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2124	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] World Financial Crisis 2. Mideast 3. U.S./India Nuclear Agreement ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The headlines in today's media were split between the world financial crisis, the Kadima primaries, and Iran's nuclear threat. The m [...]	2008-09-17 09:17:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2132	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast: ------------ Summary: -------- Diplomatic correspondent Aluf Benn wrote in the independent, left-leaning Ha'aretz: "Whoever succeeds Olmert will ... have to choose among less than stellar options.... There is no reason to be jealous of the winner." Veteran journalist Hemmi S [...]	2008-09-18 10:47:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2139	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-19 09:52:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2148	THE AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN: [...] (C) Summary. During a September 15 meeting at the Knesset, Yisrael Beiteinu (YB) Party leader Avigdor Lieberman described to the Ambassador his views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and other regional issues, his concern over deteriorating U.S.-Russian relations, and his robust political [...]	2008-09-19 15:20:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL IR SY RU IS
08TELAVIV2153	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that yesterday PM Ehud Olmert tendered his resignation to President Shimon Peres. Ha'aretz reported that in private conversations yesterday, FM Tzipi Livni said that if [...]	2008-09-22 10:04:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV219	MOD COMMENTS ON RAFAH SITUATION [...] (C) Summary. MOD Arab Affairs Adviser David Hacham briefed PolCouns January 24 on the Israeli reaction to the January 23 breaching of the border fence between Egypt and Gaza. Hacham, who is a regular MOD interlocutor with the Egyptian General Intelligence Service (EGIS),said he had deliver [...]	2008-01-25 15:29:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PHUM EG KPAL IS
08TELAVIV2204	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media reported that yesterday President Shimon Peres told the UN General Assembly that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech on Tuesday constituted the "darkest anti-Semitic [...]	2008-09-25 11:04:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV221	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-28 11:20:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2217	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Attack on Professor Sternhell 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that the chances of new Kadima leader Tzipi Livni quickly forming a coalition took a hit on Thursday when talks broke down in a secret chan [...]	2008-09-26 10:22:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2236	THE AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH MOD DG BUCHRIS: [...] (S) Summary. During a September 24 meeting with the Ambassador, Ministry of Defense Director General Pinchas Buchris stressed the strategic importance of Israel's relations with the U.S. He said he hoped Iran's nuclear program could be stopped without the use of force, but made clear that Israel wi [...]	2008-09-26 15:30:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL PTER MOPS MASS KPAL LE SY IR RU IS
08TELAVIV2238	THE AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH MOD DG BUCHRIS: [...] (S) Summary. During a September 24 meeting with the Ambassador, Ministry of Defense Director General Pinchas Buchris stressed the strategic importance of Israel's relations with the U.S. He said he hoped Iran's nuclear program could be stopped without the use of force, but made clear that I [...]	2008-09-29 05:42:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL PTER MOPS MASS KPAL LE SY IR RU IS
08TELAVIV2246	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The most important interview that PM Ehud Olmert granted the pre- Jewish New Year Holiday media is the one with Yediot, in which he declared that Israel must withdraw from [...]	2008-09-29 10:58:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2247	U.S./IS DIALOGUE ON LEBANON: SUPPORT MODERATES, [...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 17, NEA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for NEA Jeffrey Feltman chaired an Embassy Tel Aviv-Washington interagency delegation participating in the first joint U.S./Israeli dialogue on Lebanon at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Jerusalem. Overall, the Israelis [...]	2008-09-29 12:05:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINR PTER MARR IS LE SY IR UN
08TELAVIV2250	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-02 11:45:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2252	OLMERT'S "SWAN SONG" INTERVIEW SPARKS DEBATE AND [...] (C) Summary: Olmert's widely read Jewish New Year interview on the Palestinian and Syrian negotiation tracks (see paras 2 and 3 below) struck Israeli pundits as both bold and problematic. Commentators on the left, such as Meretz MK Yossi Beilin, criticized Olmert for talking the talk on the [...]	2008-10-02 15:53:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR IS KPAL IR SY LE KWBG
08TELAVIV2255	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media reported that the index of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange dropped by 4.5% yesterday. Both Yediot and Maariv listed the losses sustained by the richest Israelis. Maariv bannered: QT [...]	2008-10-03 10:30:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2271	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that yesterday the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange fell to its lowest level since September 2006. The blue-chip TA-25 index lost 6.3 percent to fall below 800 for the first time [...]	2008-10-06 12:49:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2282	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-07 10:11:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2308	MFA CONFERENCE PROVIDES PLATFORM FOR LIVNI [...] (SBU) Summary. Foreign Minister Livni used the MFA's first annual policy and strategy conference as a platform to elucidate her cautious approach to peace negotiations, stressing her views that negotiations must be grounded in political reality, should not be accelerated to accommodate polit [...]	2008-10-08 11:10:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV KNNP IR KPAL IS
08TELAVIV2315	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-10 10:47:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV232	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Final Winograd Report 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All major media led with the political situation on the eve of the publication of the final Winograd report. Ha'aretz and other media quoted associates of PM Ehud Olmert a [...]	2008-01-29 11:51:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2326	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- HaQaretz and The Jerusalem Post quoted Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as saying yesterday that she would leave "no stone unturned" in order to reach an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal b [...]	2008-10-15 12:27:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2329	IDF REGIONAL COMMANDERS SPEAK OUT IN PRESS [...] (S) Summary and Comment: Within the span of several days, the Israeli Defense Force Regional Commanders made direct and frank comments in separate interviews to the press regarding the state-of-play in Israel's northern, central, and southern regions. On the northern border, Maj. Gen. Gadi [...]	2008-10-15 13:10:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	MARR PGOV MOPS MCAP IS

08TELAVIV2337	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that PM-designate Tzipi Livni was supposed to meet with Shas Chairman Eli Yishai last night, but the meeting was canceled. A statement released jointly by their bureaus s [...]	2008-10-16 13:25:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2342	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media reported that the global financial crisis is sparking a local job market crunch, with Maariv predicting that up to 55,000 Israelis would lose their jobs. (Yesterday the Israel E [...]	2008-10-17 10:24:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2360	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-20 10:52:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2368	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- HaQaretz reported that a senior Islamic Republic official told foreign diplomats two weeks ago in London that senior Tehran officials are recommending a pr [...]	2008-10-22 10:43:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2374	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Global War on Terror ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- While Yediot reported that PM-designate Tzipi Livni has offered Shas 1 billion shekels (around $ 260 million),Maariv reported that Livni signaled to Shas that she can no lo [...]	2008-10-23 10:47:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV238	RAMIFICATIONS OF WINOGRAD FINAL REPORT [...] (C) Summary: Anticipation of the January 30 rollout of the final report of the Winograd Committee has generated renewed calls for Olmert's resignation from predictable quarters (the opposition, the extreme left and the extreme right),and from some bereaved families and reservists. PM Ehud O [...]	2008-01-30 05:03:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR MOPS LE IS
08TELAVIV2384	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S. Elections ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio reported this morning that Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef held a telephone consultation with the Council of Torah Sages and nixed the partyQs entrance into [...]	2008-10-24 10:49:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV239	RAMIFICATIONS OF WINOGRAD FINAL REPORT [...] (C) Summary: Anticipation of the January 30 rollout of the final report of the Winograd Committee has generated renewed calls for Olmert's resignation from predictable quarters (the opposition, the extreme left and the extreme right),and from some bereaved families and reservists. PM Ehud O [...]	2008-01-30 05:03:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR MOPS LE IS
08TELAVIV2400	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Israeli Politics 2. U.S. Operation against Syria ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that yesterday PM-designate Tzipi Livni told President Shimon Peres that she has exhausted all options of forming a government. Peres is [...]	2008-10-27 10:13:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV241	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Final Winograd Report 2. Mideast 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media led with the final Winograd report, which will be made public this afternoon after 17 months of work. Banners: in Yediot: "The Mome [...]	2008-01-30 11:20:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2413	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S. Elections 3. Global Financial Crisis ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media reported that Knesset faction leaders decided yesterday to set the date for general elections on February 10. HaQaretz reported that Ka [...]	2008-10-29 10:17:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2419	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-30 13:42:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2427	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] U.S. Elections 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post cited a Post/ Smith Research poll, which found that the Rightist bloc led by Likud will defeat the Left, led by Kadima and Labor, by eight Knesset seats (see be [...]	2008-10-31 10:29:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2432	THE AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH INTERNAL SECURITY [...] (C) Summary. The Ambassador called on Internal Security Minister Avi Dichter October 30. They discussed the GOI's plans for dealing with extremist settler violence, Israeli security cooperation with the Palestinian Authority, and Hamas' ongoing efforts to develop its military capabilities in [...]	2008-10-31 16:57:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER KPAL EG IS
08TELAVIV2433	SCENESETTER FOR THE SECRETARY'S VISIT TO ISRAEL [...] (C) SUMMARY: Your upcoming visit to the region comes during a time of transition in Israeli politics. FM Livni is casting her failure to refashion a coalition as a refusal to accept the restrictive economic and diplomatic terms demanded by the Shas Party. The Kadima Party, under her leade [...]	2008-10-31 17:11:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL EG SY IS
08TELAVIV2446	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. U.S. Elections ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading media reported that Shin Bet security service chief Yuval Diskin warned at yesterday's cabinet meeting that a government decision to evacuate more territory m [...]	2008-11-03 11:41:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2447	CASHLESS IN GAZA? [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-03 12:02:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL KPAL KTFN EFIN IS
08TELAVIV2454	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-04 13:05:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2468	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] U.S. Elections 2. Middle East ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media covered the last day of the U.S. electoral campaign. The printed media predicted that Sen. Barack Obama would clinch the presidency. This morning the electronic me [...]	2008-11-05 11:26:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2469	ISRAEL: IDF OPERATION IN GAZA SPURS ROCKET ATTACK [...] (C) Summary: IDF forces entered into the Gaza Strip during the evening of November 4 to collapse a tunnel purportedly to be used to kidnap IDF soldiers near the Gaza security fence. Several Hamas militants were killed and IDF soldiers wounded in the ensuing firefight. Hamas responded Novemb [...]	2008-11-05 13:28:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV MOPS KPAL IS
08TELAVIV2473	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-06 11:20:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2475	SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-06 13:37:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2479	SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-07 06:59:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV249	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-31 10:34:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2500	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-05 11:36:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2509	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-12 12:01:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2520	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported on a wave of layoffs in Israel, and quoted Finance Minister Roni Bar-On as saying that Qthe man in the street wonQt pay for the tycoonsQ ills. The media reported that [...]	2008-11-13 11:35:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2521	MEETING WITH SETTLER REPRESENTATIVES [...] (C) SUMMARY: In coordination with Knesset Deputy Speaker Otniel Schneller, Pol Couns, EconOff and PolOff met with representatives of the settler community on November 5 to discuss the settlers' role in internal Israeli politics and the rise in settler violence. Pol Couns led off by reviewing [...]	2008-11-13 11:41:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KWBG IS
08TELAVIV2544	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- HaQaretz reported that DM Ehud Barak has approved dozens of construction projects in the West Bank in recent months, contradicting Israel's commitments under t [...]	2008-11-14 12:14:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2547	TENSION ESCALATES ALONG GAZA BORDER [...] (S) Summary: Hostilities continue to escalate along the Gaza border despite the current ceasefire -- "tahdiyeh" -- not scheduled to expire until December 19. Following a November 4 IDF raid into the Gaza Strip to destroy a tunnel (reftel),Palestinian terror organizations have steadily barra [...]	2008-11-14 14:15:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PTER PGOV MOPS KPAL IS
08TELAVIV2553	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-17 11:24:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2568	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- HaQaretz reported that senior American officials fear that opening a U.S. interests section in Tehran could strengthen President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and help him win the pr [...]	2008-11-18 11:07:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2571	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] U.S.-Israel Relations 2. Iran 3. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- HaQaretz quoted President Shimon Peres as saying in London yesterday that U.S. President-elect Barack Obama proclaimed himself Qvery impressed with the Arab Le [...]	2008-11-19 12:03:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2576	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-20 11:20:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2582	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-21 13:39:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2591	US-ISRAEL CONSULTATIONS ON UN AFFAIRS [...] (S) SUMMARY: On October 28, Assistant Secretary Brian Hook and MFA Deputy DG for International Organizations Evyatar Manor led a bilateral consultation on United Nations Affairs with the Foreign Ministry. The discussions covered the Security Council role in the ongoing peace negotiations, Leb [...]	2008-11-21 16:23:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL UNEP MOPS KPKO UN LE PA IS
08TELAVIV2598	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-24 12:03:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2619	USSC GEN. DAYTON'S NOVEMBER 18 MEETING WITH IDF [...] (SBU) Summary: The United States Security Coordinator (USSC) LTG Keith W. Dayton and members of his staff met with IDF OC Central Command MG Gadi Shamni and members of his Command at Shamni's Neve Yaakov Headquarters on November 18. The USSC discussed the establishment of a base for the Pales [...]	2008-11-24 17:17:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER KPAL IS
08TELAVIV262	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-01 11:02:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2620	ISRAELI POLLSTER PROVIDES INTERESTING DATA [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-25 05:23:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAL KPLS KPAO IS
08TELAVIV2623	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Yediot reported that yesterday in Washington PM Ehud Olmert asked the U.S. administration to speed up the diplomatic process with the Palestinians. He was quoted as saying that President-e [...]	2008-11-25 11:10:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV263	A/S BURNS' JANUARY 24 MEETING WITH MFA DG [...] (C) Summary: Israeli MFA Director General Aharon Abramovitch updated U/S Burns January 24 on recent meetings between Israeli and Palestinian negotiating teams, noting that despite the previous day's incidents on the Egypt-Gaza border, the teams met that day. Abramovitch expressed the GOI,s h [...]	2008-02-01 11:37:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC IS KWBG MCAP MOPS PREL UNSC
08TELAVIV2634	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-11-26 12:21:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2640	MFA OFFICIALS DISCUSS REGIONAL PEACE, DEVELOPMENTS [...] (C) SUMMARY. Director of Policy Planning Dr. David Gordon on November 16 met separately with Eran Etzion, MFA Director of Policy Planning, Tal Becker, MFA Foreign Policy Advisor, and Yaakov Hadas, Deputy Director General of the Middle East and Peace Process Division to discuss Israeli views [...]	2008-11-28 11:42:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KWBG KPAL SY XF IS
08TELAVIV2644	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Mumbai Terror Attacks ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Over the past two days all media highlighted the multiple terror attacks in Mumbai, in particular on the cityQs Chabad Hasidic headquarters, where up to 20 Israelis are bei [...]	2008-11-28 14:06:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2663	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Aftermath of Mumbai Terror Attacks 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media reported that an IDF soldier lost a leg on Friday in a mortar attack from Gaza on his base. The Jerusalem Post reported that he is no longer at risk [...]	2008-12-01 11:39:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2677	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Global War on Terror ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported on the return of the remains of the Israeli victims of MumbaiQs terror attacks. The Jerusalem Post reported that yesterday senior Foreign Ministry offici [...]	2008-12-03 05:35:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2696	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran: --------- Summary: -------- The conservative, independent Jerusalem Post editorialized: QThe best place to hit-the-ground-running is on the Iranian issue.... If Iran gets the bomb, Hamas and Hizbullah will be emboldened and Muslim moderates throughout the world will be marginalize [...]	2008-12-03 12:38:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2711	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-04 12:38:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2713	GOI CALLS GAZA CASH CRISIS A HAMAS PLOY [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-04 13:27:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	EFIN KNNP KTFN KPAL PTER PREL IS
08TELAVIV2720	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Hebron Violence 2. Obama Administration 3. Global Economy ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that the IDF and police are preparing for a wave of violence by extremist West Bank settlers against Palestinians after yes [...]	2008-12-05 11:51:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV274	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-04 15:01:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2745	CODEL WEXLER'S MEETING WITH MILITARY INTELLIGENCE [...] (S) Summary. In his December 3 meeting with Israel Defense Intelligence Director Yadlin, Representative Robert Wexler (D-Florida) referred to his previous meeting with Likud Party leader Netanyahu (reftel) and asked for Yadlin's assessment of the possibility of Israel and the Palestinian movin [...]	2008-12-08 15:41:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER KWBG IS
08TELAVIV2750	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. Islamic Extremism ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported on the Likud primaries. According to the electronic media MK Gideon Saar came in first, followed by Gilad Erdan, Reuven Rivlin, Benny Begin, Mo [...]	2008-12-09 11:22:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2760	U/S LEVEY REASSURES GOI THAT NO MOMENTUM WILL BE [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-10 08:10:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	KTFN EFIN ECON KWBG IR IS
08TELAVIV2774	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast 3. Human Rights ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- HaQaretz reported that Likud Chairman Benjamin Netanyahu told the newspaper that Likud is behind him and far-right-winger Moshe Feiglin will soon disappear. The Jerusal [...]	2008-12-11 12:07:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2783	DEPUTY SECRETARY NEGROPONTE'S MEETING WITH FOREIGN [...] (S) Summary. Deputy Secretary Negroponte and Foreign Minister Livni met in Tel Aviv December 9. They discussed Israeli domestic politics, the impact of the Israeli elections on the peace process, and Iran. Livni said the Israeli electorate feels apprehensive and is looking for strong leade [...]	2008-12-12 12:49:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL PGOV KWBG IS
08TELAVIV279	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media bannered Monday's suicide bombing in Dimona, in which a woman was killed and 48 others wounded. The media reported that the IDF fears that the terrorists may hav [...]	2008-02-06 05:28:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2790	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-12 18:01:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2797	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. Global War on Terror ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media quoted Khaled Mashal, the head of HamasQs political bureau, as saying that Hamas does not plan to extend its truce with Israel beyond this Friday, Dec [...]	2008-12-15 11:44:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2798	UN Rapporteur Falk Denied Entry Into Israel [...] (U) On the night of December 14, Israel denied entry at Ben Gurion airport to AmCit Richard Falk. Falk, who was attempting to enter on his U.S. tourist passport, is the UN Human Rights CommitteeQs Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories Occupied Since [...]	2008-12-15 11:44:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM KWBG UN IS
08TELAVIV2799	UN Rapporteur Falk Denied Entry Into Israel [...] (U) On the night of December 14, Israel denied entry at Ben Gurion airport to AmCit Richard Falk. Falk, who was attempting to enter on his U.S. tourist passport, is the UN Human Rights CommitteeQs Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories Occupied Since [...]	2008-12-15 11:44:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM KWBG UN IS
08TELAVIV2809	A PROLIFERATION OF MESSAGES AS ISRAEL AND HAMAS APPROACH [...] In the absence of any published policy directive on Gaza from the December 10 trilateral meeting of Olmert, Barak and Livni, the Israeli media is focused on perceived policy differences within the GOI. The media reports that Minister of Defense Barak favors renewal of the truce between Israel [...]	2008-12-15 17:15:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS PTER KWBG KPAL MOPS IS EG
08TELAVIV2816	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iraq ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio quoted Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as saying that important progress had been made in the talks between Israel and the Palestinians even though the goal of an agreement [...]	2008-12-16 11:38:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2822	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-17 11:51:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2839	ISRAELI ISLAMIC MOVEMENT GAINING INFLUENCE [...] (SBU) Summary: The official goal of the Islamic Movement in Israel is to bring Muslims living in "Palestine of 1948" back to Islam. The Movement has focused its efforts on three primary fronts -- the social, the religious, and the political. While efforts on the political front have been limi [...]	2008-12-18 13:40:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KISL KIRF SOCI IS
08TELAVIV2854	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading media quoted PM Olmert as saying yesterday in London that he hopes for peace with Syria. Media reported that on Monday he will travel to Ankara for a meeting with Turkish PM Recep [...]	2008-12-19 11:58:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2858	ISRAEL'S NSC SUPPORTS MINIMUM MONTHLY CASH FOR [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-19 16:43:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	EFIN KNNP KTFN KPAL PTER PREL IS
08TELAVIV2859	ISRAEL'S NSC SUPPORTS MINIMUM MONTHLY CASH FOR [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-19 16:54:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	EFIN KNNP KTFN KPAL PTER PREL IS
08TELAVIV2860	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that dozens of rockets and mortar shells fell on southern Israel from Gaza over the weekend. The media reported that the attacks have sparked a heated debate in Israel o [...]	2008-12-22 11:39:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2864	PREPARING FOR AN ISRAELI MILITARY OPERATION IN GAZA [...] (S) Summary. Since Hamas announced the end of the "tahdiya" truce agreement December 19, pressure has been building in Israel for the IDF to respond more aggressively to daily barrages of rockets and mortars from Gaza. The Israeli cabinet meeting December 21 was largely devoted to a lively [...]	2008-12-22 15:19:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL PTER PHUM MOPS KWBG IS
08TELAVIV2865	ISRAEL: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] The following is Post's submission for the 2008 Country Report on Terrorism for Israel. Embassy Tel Aviv's point of contact for this report is: Jason Grubb, Political-Military Officer, Tel: 972-3-519-7460; e-mail: GrubbJB@State.gov. 2. Begin Text: Israel Twenty-four Israeli civilians [...]	2008-12-22 16:07:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER ASEC IS
08TELAVIV2882	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. FAA Downgrading of Israeli Aviation Status ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media quoted Syrian President Bashar Assad as saying yesterday, following PM Ehud OlmertQs talks in Ankara, that he believes direct peace talks wit [...]	2008-12-23 11:34:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2893	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media led with a possible resumption of the cease-fire with Hamas. HaQaretz quoted a senior Hamas official as saying in a published interview that his organization would be willing t [...]	2008-12-24 11:30:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV29	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-04 11:13:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV290	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Chad ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that in response to the Hamas suicide bombing in Dimona, Israel killed nine Hamas operatives in the Gaza Strip. Palestinians in turn fired heavy barrages of rockets at so [...]	2008-02-06 11:24:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2903	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Gaza Operation 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Over the weekend all media led with the IAF strikes in Gaza, which have killed over 300 Palestinians since Saturday (QOperation Cast LeadQ). The latest developments on Sunday wer [...]	2008-12-29 11:18:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2906	GAZA SITUATION REPORT, DECEMBER 29, 18:00 [...] (C) Summary: The IDF continued its deployment of ground forces around the Gaza periphery on December 29, with elements of at least three armored and two infatry brigades taking up positions opposite Gaza City and Beit Hanoun. Air strikes against strategic and tactical targets continued throug [...]	2008-12-29 16:41:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET//NOFORN	KWBG MOPS PREL PTER PINR EAID EFIN IS
08TELAVIV2918	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-12-30 10:53:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2922	GAZA SITUATION REPORT, DECEMBER 30, 18:00 [...] (S) Summary: The IDF continued to reinforce and increase ground forces around the Gaza periphery, including robust logistical support and elements from brigades not typically deployed in the Gaza sector. No ground operations have been initiated; the senior GOI leadership is discussing a range [...]	2008-12-30 17:26:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET//NOFORN	KWBG MOPS PREL PTER PINR EAID EFIN IS
08TELAVIV2928	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast: ------------ Summary: -------- Senior Middle East affairs analyst Zvi Bar'el wrote in the independent, left-leaning Ha'aretz: QHamas can rack up its first victory, as several European countries are already talking about a QhumanitarianQ cease-fire, and Egypt has been fixed in t [...]	2008-12-31 11:32:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV293	CODEL VOINOVICH DISCUSSES GAZA SMUGGLING ISSUES [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-07 04:47:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IS KPAL IR IZ
08TELAVIV2930	GAZA SITUATION REPORT, DECEMBER 31, 14:30 [...] (S) SUMMARY: While IDF troops remained on hold but still poised for a ground attack, rocket fire continues into Israel from Gaza, including increased attacks beyond 30km, and the first hit in the city of Be'er Sheva. Israeli airstrikes are ongoing, although at a slowed tempo, with attacks rep [...]	2008-12-31 13:37:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET//NOFORN	KWBG MOPS PREL PTER PINR EAID EFIN IS
08TELAVIV296	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Aftermath of Final Winograd Report 2. Mideast 3. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz and other media quoted Dr. Abu-Osama Abed Al-Makati, Hamas's representative in Iran, as saying on Wednesday that Israel can expect a wave [...]	2008-02-07 11:02:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV316	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading media reported that last night Israel cut power supply to Gaza by less than 1%. The media reported that Israel will eventually lower the amount of electricity it s [...]	2008-02-08 11:38:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV325	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-11 11:15:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV343	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Islam and Democracy ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading media reported that Defense Minister Ehud Barak told the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Monday that one of Israel's goals in the Gaza Strip is to [...]	2008-02-12 11:24:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV357	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio and other media quoted Hizbullah as saying that Imad Mughniyah, the senior Hizbullah military leader believed to be the mastermind behind the attack against a [...]	2008-02-13 11:47:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV367	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-14 11:24:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV388	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Imad Mughniyah's Assassination 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that in a recorded video message at Imad Mughniyah's funeral in Beirut on Thursday, Hizbullah Secretary-General Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah vowed to [...]	2008-02-15 13:14:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV39	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-07 12:18:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV394	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Kosovo ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Most media highlighted the issue of negotiations with the PA over Jerusalem. Ha'aretz reported that PM Ehud Olmert and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice agreed to defer talks on Jerusa [...]	2008-02-19 11:37:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV412	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-20 11:34:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV426	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media reported that UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon promised on Wednesday to respond "firmly" to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's verbal attacks [...]	2008-02-21 12:31:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV437	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Kosovo 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Yediot reported that preparations are well underway for President Bush's "farewell" visit to Israel in May. Ha'aretz reported that PM Ehud Olmert will meet [...]	2008-02-22 11:50:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV442	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast: ------------ Summary: -------- Senior columnist Nahum Barnea wrote on page one of the mass-circulation, pluralist Yediot Aharonot: "When the malice of Hamas meets the confusion of an Israeli government that has no solution to the Qassam rocket fire, the outcome means playing wi [...]	2008-02-25 11:57:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV446	ISRAEL PREPARED TO USE FORCE TO BLOCK HAMAS [...] (C) Summary. According to Israeli media reports, Hamas organizers in Gaza called for a mass demonstration February 25 against the closure of the border crossings, but IDF sources estimated that only about 4,000 demonstrators showed up. There was no attempt by the demonstrators to approach t [...]	2008-02-25 13:58:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KPAL IS EG
08TELAVIV453	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that both PM Ehud Olmert in Tokyo and FM Tzipi Livni in Jerusalem voiced skepticism publicly for the first time on Tuesday about concluding a pe [...]	2008-02-27 10:56:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV460	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. U.S.-Israel Relations 4. DPRK ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that on Wednesday afternoon a student at the Sapir College near Sderot was killed by a Qassam rocket and that Grad-style Katyus [...]	2008-02-28 11:06:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV466	ISRAELI GOVERNMENT UNDER INCREASING PRESSURE TO [...] (C) Prime Minister Olmert's government is under increasing pressure to respond decisively to barrages of Qassam and Katyusha-like "Grad" rockets being launched against the Israeli communities of Sderot and Ashkelon from the Gaza Strip. On February 27, an Israeli father of four was killed when [...]	2008-02-28 16:38:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PINR MOPS IS

08TELAVIV475	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Yediot reported that Vice President Dick Cheney will arrive in Israel in late March for a farewell visit and to pay tribute to Israel's 60th anniversary. A few media (ba [...]	2008-02-29 11:14:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV489	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Ahmadinejad in Baghdad ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- This morning the electronic media reported that the IDF's "Operation Hot Winter" in Gaza has come to an end. The pull out of Infantry and armored forces was completed in [...]	2008-03-03 11:13:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV5	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-02 11:20:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV500	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran-Iraq Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that the prevalent feeling in Jerusalem is that despite the recent flare-up in Gaza, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's discussions in Cairo wi [...]	2008-03-04 12:22:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV501	ISRAELI FM LIVNI MEETS CODEL, SAYS FATAH CANNOT OVERTAKE [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-04 13:03:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV KPAL KWBG IS IR
08TELAVIV503	SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-05 05:47:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV518	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-06 11:06:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV524	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-07 11:13:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV545	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-10 11:18:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV570	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz quoted Palestinian sources as saying on Tuesday that Israel, Egypt, and Hamas are close to a deal to deploy PA President Mahmoud Abbas's troops at the Gaza crossings. According to [...]	2008-03-12 10:37:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV589	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media reported that at a Labor Party forum on Wednesday Defense Minister Ehud Barak hinted that fighting in Gaza may again flare up. He was quoted as saying: "We will see worse things [...]	2008-03-13 10:38:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV592	PRIVATE ISRAELI COMPANY COLLECTS COUNTER-TERRORISM [...] (S) On March 7, Econoff received a briefing from senior executives at Hazard Threat Analysis, Ltd. (HTA),a private company specializing in internet-based counter-terrorism (CT) intelligence gathering. Founder and CEO Aviram Halevi explained that all of HTA's research is based on open source [...]	2008-03-13 12:23:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PINR PTER KOGL KTFN IR IS
08TELAVIV602	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-14 10:25:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV61	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-08 12:47:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV614	ONE NATION, MANY ROADMAPS -- THE AFTERMATH OF THE MERKAZ [...] (SBU) The 7-day mourning period for eight yeshiva students gunned down by an East Jerusalem Palestinian was fraught with controversy which exacerbated the already deep divisions in Israeli society over the conflict with the Palestinians. Israel Television reported that unnamed yeshiva students [...]	2008-03-17 05:06:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PGOV KWBG IS
08TELAVIV620	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-17 10:25:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV624	ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CORRESPONDENT RELATIONSHIP IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Israel's Bank Hapoalim and Israel Discount Bank (IDB) threatened to sever correspondent relations with Palestinian banks by the end of 2007. Nevertheless, business continues between the two sides and it appears that the Bank of Israel (BOI) has prevented the banks from severing t [...]	2008-03-18 09:22:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN KTFN KWBG IS
08TELAVIV629	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Global Stock Market 2. U.S.-Israel Relations 3. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media, except The Jerusalem Post, led with the financial crisis on Wall Street and all capital markets, including Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, whic [...]	2008-03-18 10:25:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV641	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Israel-Germany Relations 3. Global Stock Exchange ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that Israel and Egypt are conducting intensive negotiations in an effort to reach a long-term cease-fire in the Gaza Stri [...]	2008-03-19 10:09:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV653	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast 3. Global Stock Market --------- Â [...]	2008-03-20 10:33:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV675	SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-24 06:21:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV691	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that Vice President Dick Cheney's second meeting with PM Ehud Olmert on Monday morning, like their first meeting on Saturday night, was shrouded [...]	2008-03-25 10:25:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV707	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-26 10:55:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV716	CODEL KYL AND BROWNBACK MEETING WITH PRIME [...] (C) Summary. CODELs Kyl and Brownback met with Prime Minister Olmert February 18 at the Knesset. Olmert expressed appreciation for Congressional support for Israel and said that he expected U.S.-Israeli ties to remain strong whoever is elected President. Regarding Gaza, Olmert defended the [...]	2008-03-27 06:20:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER KWBG EG IR IS
08TELAVIV721	LOYALTY VERSUS DISCONTENT AMONG ISRAEL'S DRUZE [...] (C) Summary and Comment: During an MFA-sponsored Druze Study Day for members of the diplomatic corps on March 20, Deputy Foreign Minister Majaleh Wahbeh (Kadima) and other Druze community leaders emphasized the Druze community's loyalty to Israel during the past sixty years and its desire to [...]	2008-03-27 10:53:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KIRF IS
08TELAVIV724	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Intellectual Property Rights ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post and Israel Radio reported that at a press conference with the foreign media last night, PM Ehud Olmert hinted at the prospect of secret talks with [...]	2008-03-27 12:24:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV736	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-28 10:15:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV738	CODEL BOEHNER'S MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER OLMERT [...] (S) Summary. CODEL Boehner met with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert March 23. They discussed Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations and Olmert's concerns about Hamas-Fatah discussions in Yemen, Vice President Cheney's visit and the Iranian nuclear threat, the possibility of Israel negotiating wi [...]	2008-03-28 11:16:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL PTER IR SY KWBG XG IS
08TELAVIV742	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-03-31 06:29:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV757	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Dutch Film on Islam ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post and other media reported that PM Ehud Olmert told Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as well as his Kadima faction on SIPDIS Monday that he would conti [...]	2008-04-01 10:07:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV761	CORRECTED COPY: LIVNI MEETS MCCAIN, DISCUSSES [...] (U) This cable replaces Tel Aviv 732. Please see correction in paragraph 8. 2. (C) Summary. On March 19, Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni met with U.S. Senators John McCain, Joseph Lieberman, and Lindsey Graham. Their discussion centered on the growing public support for Hamas, and th [...]	2008-04-01 11:51:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IS OVIP
08TELAVIV762	CORRECTED COPY: PERES MEETS MCCAIN, WARNS OF [...] (U) This cable replaces Tel Aviv 731. Please see correction in paragraph 6. 2. (C) Summary. On 18 March, U.S. Senators John McCain, Joseph Lieberman, and Lindsey Graham met with Israeli President Shimon Peres to discuss security concerns in the region. Their discussion centered on the grow [...]	2008-04-01 11:51:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL PGOV IS OVIP IR
08TELAVIV776	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-04-02 11:29:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV78	SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-10 04:25:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV785	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Zimbabwe Elections ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Yediot reported that senior advisers of President Bush (headed by National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley) and PM Ehud Olmert (Yoram Turbowicz and Shalom Turgeman) met over t [...]	2008-04-03 11:14:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV790	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media continued to report on Syrian military movements, which intelligence officials attributed "more to nervousness than a likelihood of conflict" (The Jerusalem Post) [...]	2008-04-04 10:25:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV805	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-04-07 11:15:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV812	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media reported that PM Ehud Olmert and PA President Mahmoud Abbas have decided to meet every two weeks until the November 4 deadline for striking a deal, regardless of developments on t [...]	2008-04-08 10:22:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV824	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-04-09 11:21:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV830	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz quoted U.S. sources as saying yesterday that President George Bush is likely to visit Masada during his visit to Israel next month. The newspaper reported that PM [...]	2008-04-10 10:17:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV835	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that PM Olmert has called on IDF commanders in the West Bank to understand that the roadblocks are causing suffering to the Palestinians, whose needs should be taken into [...]	2008-04-11 10:04:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV837	COORDINATOR FOR GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY IN THE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Coordinator for Government Activity in the Territories (COGAT) Major General Yossef Mishlev heard the Ambassador's concerns about stalled U.S. commercial imports into the West Bank, continued demolitions of Palestinian homes, and ground clearing in Area E-1. Mishlev was not able [...]	2008-04-11 12:24:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD PHUM KPAL IS
08TELAVIV84	SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-10 11:11:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV854	NETANYAHU MEETS MCCAIN, DESCRIBES OWN "SEAMLINE [...] (C) On March 19, Likud Party (Opposition) Chairman Binyamin Netanyahu met with U.S. Senators John McCain, Joseph Lieberman and Lindsey Graham to discuss some of the lessons learned in the Lebanon and Gaza withdrawals and the challenges that would be involved in the creation of a Palestinian st [...]	2008-04-14 12:33:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IS OVIP ECON JO PTER
08TELAVIV868	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was quoted as saying in an interview with Ha'aretz on Sunday that peace cannot be achieved without talking to all the relevant people and that he intends [...]	2008-04-15 11:37:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV881	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio reported that three IDF soldiers were killed in a Hamas ambush in Gaza and four others were injured. The radio quoted Palestinian sources as saying that four Hamas activists [...]	2008-04-16 14:00:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV887	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Italy: Parliamentary Elections ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported on the killing of three IDF soldiers and the wounding of three others in a Hamas ambush yesterday. Major media characterized what was the most int [...]	2008-04-17 11:58:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV900	GENERAL JONES' MEETING WITH SHIMON PERES [...] (C) Summary. Special Envoy for Middle East Regional Security (SEMERS) General James Jones met with President Shimon Peres April 13. General Jones briefed Peres on his mission, including the Jenin project that is being coordinated with Tony Blair. Peres said he was skeptical that a politica [...]	2008-04-18 07:20:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON KPAL IS JO TU GE JA
08TELAVIV906	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that Deputy Prime Minister Eli Yishai asked former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Monday to tell Hamas leaders, including Khaled Mashal, that he would like to meet in orde [...]	2008-04-18 10:07:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV912	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast: ------------ Summary: -------- Editor-in-Chief Amos Regev wrote on page one of the independent Israel Hayom: "Israel must now remove the constraints it placed on itself.... The target should be the elimination of Hamas as a fighting force." Senior Middle East affairs analyst [...]	2008-04-21 10:34:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV915	IDF FOILS HAMAS, MOST AMBITIOUS ATTACK SINCE 2005 [...] (C) Summary: Early in the morning on April 19, Hamas attempted a simultaneous attack on two crossing points, Kerem Shalom and Kissufim, utilizing armored personnel carriers (APC) and other vehicles loaded with explosives. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) reacted quickly, killing 3 Hamas fighter [...]	2008-04-21 16:31:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER MOPS KWBG IS
08TELAVIV916	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-04-22 10:19:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV924	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Arrest of Ben-Ami Kadish 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading electronic media cited a report published today by the Syrian news agency Sham-Press that PM Ehud Olmert has relayed messages to Syrian President Bashar Assad affir [...]	2008-04-23 10:12:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV935	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Syria 2. Mideast 3. Ben-Ami Kadish Affair ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media cited The Los Angeles Times as saying yesterday that Congress will hear from the CIA that the facility destroyed in the IAF attack on Syria was a nu [...]	2008-04-24 10:46:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV941	U.S.-ISRAEL JOINT COUNTERTERRORISM GROUP (JCG) [...] (S) Summary: On February 26, the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) hosted the latest meeting of the U.S.-Israel JCG. State S/CT Coordinator Ambassador Dell Dailey led the interagency U.S. delegation. The two sides discussed the spread of Islamic extremism and changing regional threat [...]	2008-04-24 13:58:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL PTER IS IR SY LE EG JO IZ
08TELAVIV944	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Syria 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Most media featured the intelligence briefings yesterday to Congress on the alleged Syria - North Korea nuclear connection. The media quoted senior Bush administration members as saying [...]	2008-04-25 11:03:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV945	CORRECTED: IDF FOILS HAMAS, MOST AMBITIOUS ATTACK [...] (C) Summary: Early in the morning on April 19, Hamas attempted a simultaneous attack on two crossing points, Kerem Shalom and Kissufim, utilizing armored personnel carriers (APC) and other vehicles loaded with explosives. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) reacted quickly, killing 3 Hamas fighter [...]	2008-04-25 11:08:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER MOPS KWBG IS
08TELAVIV95	SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-01-11 10:00:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV954	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-04-28 10:09:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV961	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Syria ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Most media highlighted the IDF's version of the deaths of a mother and her four small children in Beit Hanun, northern Gaza, yesterday: The army maintains that the deaths occurred when two [...]	2008-04-29 10:31:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV967	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-04-30 10:25:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV969	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-01 10:19:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV973	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-02 11:30:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV978	SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-05 05:00:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV996	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2008-05-06 10:31:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
08THEHAGUE123	NETHERLANDS/SYRIA: DUTCH FM PUSHES SYRIA TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 8, 2008, poloff discussed Dutch FM Verhagen's January 23-24 trip to Syria with Gert Kampman, MFA Deputy Director for the Middle East. Kampman, who accompanied Verhagen during the trip, said that the FM reviewed the Middle East peace process, Lebanon, Iran, and human r [...]	2008-02-11 13:02:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM NL SY IS TU LE
08TOKYO1688	TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - JAPAN-CHINA RELATIONS [...] LEAD STORIES: Most Thursday morning papers led with a formal agreement between Japan and China for the former to finance two natural gas field development projects in the East China Sea currently being unilaterally undertaken by China. 2. "Realistic Compromise Made" On the accord between B [...]	2008-06-19 03:59:00	Embassy Tokyo	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
08TOKYO1824	DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07//08 [...] Japan and the United States last held a meeting of their leaders when Fukuda visited the United States last November. This is the second time for Fukuda and Bush to meet. Wilder indicated that Japan and the United States would confirm cooperation within the framework of the six-party talks i [...]	2008-07-03 01:22:00	Embassy Tokyo	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1987	ISRAELIS, PALESTINIANS, JORDANIANS MOVING FORWARD [...] (U) SUMMARY: Japan, Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinians made further progress on Tokyo's "Corridor for Peace and Prosperity" (CPP) initiative at a ministerial meeting in Tokyo July 2. For the first time the parties were able to agree on the text of a joint press statement which indicated the [...]	2008-07-17 07:45:00	Embassy Tokyo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KWBG KPAL IS JO JA
08TOKYO227	TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - STATE OF UNION ADDRESS [...] LEAD STORIES: Five of six national dailies gave top play to the ruling coalition's move to submit to the Diet stopgap legislation aimed at maintaining the gasoline tax at the current level beyond April. 2. "Bush Keen to Set Path toward Addressing Global Warming" Public broadcaster NHK's Was [...]	2008-01-29 07:37:00	Embassy Tokyo	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
08TOKYO247	DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 01/30/08 [...] Submit an independent, lawmaker-sponsored bill on matters pertaining to national and local tax revenues for road projects. 2. The legislative branch will finish thoroughly discussing the fiscal 2008 budget bill, the government-sponsored tax bills, and the lawmaker-sponsored bill at the same ti [...]	2008-01-30 22:54:00	Embassy Tokyo	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO3514	TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - GAZA ATTACK [...] LEAD STORIES: Top stories on Monday morning included the Israeli military's air strike on the Gaza Strip over the weekend. 2. "Israel Should First Exercise Self-Restraint" The liberal Asahi editorialized (12/29): "... Although Israel claims that its attack on the Gaza Strip was part of i [...]	2008-12-29 05:30:00	Embassy Tokyo	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
08TOKYO3523	SCENESETTER FOR THE SECRETARY'S JANUARY 8-9 VISIT [...] (S) Madam Secretary, Welcome to Tokyo. Prime Minister Aso and Foreign Minister Nakasone will be eager to see you to exchange views. Your press events will serve as a concrete reminder to the Japanese public of the importance of our bilateral relationship. Currently, issue #1 for Japan is the [...]	2008-12-30 02:32:00	Embassy Tokyo	SECRET	OVIP PREL PGOV JA
08TOKYO3524	TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - GAZA ATTACK [...] LEAD STORIES: Top stories on Tuesday morning included a decline this year in foreign direct investment in Japan. 2. "Attacks on Gaza to Lead to Chain of Retaliation?" The moderate Yomiuri editorialized (12/30): "Will they fall into a chain of retaliation again?... If the military confronta [...]	2008-12-30 04:14:00	Embassy Tokyo	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
08TOKYO629	TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - KILLING IN EAST [...] LEAD STORIES: Top stories on Tuesday morning include the police finding that two senior DPRK spy agency officials close to North Korean leader Kim Jong Il appear to have instructed agents in or around 1978 to abduct two Japanese couples who were repatriated in 2003. 2. "Cycle of Retaliati [...]	2008-03-11 07:43:00	Embassy Tokyo	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
08TOKYO710	NEW IRANIAN AMBASSADOR IN TOKYO DISCUSSES NUCLEAR [...] (U) SUMMARY: Speaking on the record March 13 at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan, newly accredited Iranian Ambassador to Japan Seyed Abbas Araghchi presented Iran's views of the standoff regarding its nuclear program. He asserted that Iran began its program at the behest of the United [...]	2008-03-17 08:29:00	Embassy Tokyo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM PHUM PINR EPET SNAR KNNP UNSC IZ
08TRIPOLI984	LIBYA PROTEST'S ISRAEL'S STRIKES ON GAZA, CALLS FOR [...] (C) MFA Secretary for European Affairs and senior regime figure Abdulati Obeidi convoked P-5 chiefs of mission on December 28 to denounce Israel's airstrikes against the Gaza Strip. The meeting was filmed and televised by the state-owned Jamahiriya News Agency (JANA). Describing strikes by th [...]	2008-12-29 14:31:00	Embassy Tripoli	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL UN IS LY
08TRIPOLI988	LIBYA'S VIEWS ON ARAB LEAGUE MINISTERIAL MEETING ON GAZA [...] (SBU) A/DCM conveyed reftel points to MFA Americas Desk Director Ahmed Aoun on December 30. Aoun took our points on board, but stressed that while HAMAS' decision to break the ceasefire had precipitated Israel's military strikes in Gaza, the decision to execute rocket attacks had come against [...]	2008-12-30 15:36:00	Embassy Tripoli	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KPAL KWBG MOPS PHUM UN IS LY
08TUNIS1256	SITUATION IN GAZA: AMBASSADOR DELIVERS ARAB LEAGUE [...] (C) Ambassador delivered reftel Arab League demarche in a December 30 meeting with MFA Chief of Staff Mahmoud Khemiri. In doing so, he acknowledged the MFA statement of December 27, underscoring, however, that Hamas is responsible for the current situation. Meanwhile, Gaza has dominated local [...]	2008-12-30 17:49:00	Embassy Tunis	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL TS
08TUNIS193	PRESIDENT BEN ALI MEETS WITH A/S WELCH: PROGRESS [...] (S/NF) President Ben Ali and NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch discussed regional and bilateral issues in a wide-ranging, warm and open meeting on Thursday, February 28. In response to A/S Welch's remarks and requests, President Ben Ali: -- promised counter-terrorism cooperation "without r [...]	2008-03-03 16:51:00	Embassy Tunis	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PTER PHUM PGOV KPAL KDRG KDEM TS
08TUNIS194	A/S WELCH'S TOUR D'HORIZON WITH MINISTER OF [...] (S) In the course of several hours of interactions between NEA A/S Welch and Foreign Minister Abdallah on February 28, Welch conveyed the latest US thinking on Lebanon, Syria, the proposed Arab League summit, Iraq, Iran, the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and Kosovo, among other topics. [...]	2008-03-03 17:00:00	Embassy Tunis	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PTER IR IZ SY LE SE XI
08TUNIS54	FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES: TUNISIAN OPPOSITION PARTY [...] (C) Secretary General of the opposition Popular Unity Party (PUP) Mohamed Bouchicha acknowledged to the Ambassador Jan. 15 the need to improve freedom of expression and association, but said progress should be made "without interference" by foreigners. Bouchicha added that solutions would b [...]	2008-01-17 14:44:00	Embassy Tunis	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL KDEM KPAO TS
08USNATO407	READOUT: GENERAL OBERING'S 28 OCTOBER MISSILE [...] (SBU) Summary: Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Obering, the director of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA),stopped in Brussels October 28 to address NATO Perm Reps on his way to Warsaw and Prague. He updated Allies regarding missile defense (MD) and introduced his successor, Major General (soon t [...]	2008-10-31 17:33:00	Mission USNATO	CONFIDENTIAL	NATO PREL PARM MARR CZ PL MNUC
08USUNNEWYORK1019	63RD UNGA/FIRST COMMITTEE (UNFC): DAY FIVE AND SIX [...] (U) Summary: The First Committee on Disarmament and International Security conducted its thematic debate on conventional weapons from October 20 to 22. On October 20, the Chairperson of the Governmental Group of Experts (GGE) on an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) opened the debate. Representatives fr [...]	2008-11-05 13:58:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED	CD CDG PARM PREL UNGA
08USUNNEWYORK1099	UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE DISCUSSES SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, [...] SUMMARY: From October 6-21, the UN General Assembly Third Committee formally discussed social development, advancement of women, rights of children, and indigenous issues. The broader themes discussed under these topics reflected those raised during the UN General Assembly General Debate, nam [...]	2008-11-20 23:26:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM KWMN KOCI UNGA
08USUNNEWYORK1108	UNGA SECOND COMMITTEE ADOPTS PALESTINIAN RESOURCES [...] SUMMARY: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Second Committee (Economic and Financial) adopted four resolutions on November 20. Per reftel instructions, the United States called for a vote and voted against the resolution entitled, "Permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people in the [...]	2008-11-25 11:51:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON KPAL UNGA IS
08USUNNEWYORK1127	UNSC: MIDDLE EAST CONSULTATIONS: SOUTH AFRICA AND [...] (SBU) Summary: The UN Security Council held its monthly briefing and consultations on the Middle East on November 25. Under Secretary-General Pascoe briefed on the "landmark" Quartet meeting November 9 with the two parties. He stressed that the biggest challenges to a lasting peace agreement [...]	2008-12-02 21:59:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PTER KPAL KWBG UNSC IS PA SY
08USUNNEWYORK1142	UNSC: COUNCIL MEETS AT LIBYAN REQUEST TO DISCUSS [...] (SBU) The Security Council met December 3 at Libya's request to discuss the Israeli Navy's action to deny entry of a Libyan vessel carrying humanitarian assistance to the port of Gaza. The Council invited both Israeli and Palestinian representatives to participate in the meeting. The Libyan [...]	2008-12-05 21:27:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL UNSC KWBG KPAL IS LY EG
08USUNNEWYORK1199	UNSC: OPEN DEBATE ON MIDDLE EAST - MOST STATES [...] (SBU) Summary: On December 18, the Security Council held its first Open Debate on the Middle East in five months only two days after a ministerial-level Security Council meeting that saw the passage of UN Security Council Resolution 1850 which confirms the irreversibility of the bilateral neg [...]	2008-12-23 19:53:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL UNSC KWBG KPAL IS PA LE SY EG
08USUNNEWYORK140	UNSC CALLS FOR INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY ON [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) Radhika Coomaraswamy on February 12 urged the Council to implement targeted measures against persistent violators against children. She also called for the Council to add rape/sexual violence as a trigger to list a country in the ann [...]	2008-02-14 14:05:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM PGOV PHUM PREF UNSC BM FR
08USUNNEWYORK180	UNSC: GAZA SITUATION UNDERMINING ANNAPOLIS OPTIMISM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Recently appointed UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Serry and UN Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Holmes provided SIPDIS the Security Council on February 26 with a detailed description of the situation in the Palestinian territories, a [...]	2008-02-27 00:39:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER IS LE KPAL KWBG
08USUNNEWYORK280	RANCOROUS UNSC MONTHLY MIDDLE EAST DEBATE MAKES [...] (SBU) Summary. SYG Ban Ki-Moon made an unusual appearance during the UNSC's monthly Middle East debate on March 25 to beseech the parties and the international community -- including the Security Council -- to support the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations aimed at reaching an agreement by the [...]	2008-03-28 15:07:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PTER KPKO KPAL KWBG UNSC SY IR LE
08USUNNEWYORK394	MIDDLE EAST: USUN LEADS WALK-OUT AFTER LIBYA [...] (SBU) Summary. The UNSC held its monthly discussion on the Middle East on April 23. Following last month's rancorous debate (reftel),SC members agreed to a public briefing by the UN Secretariat, followed by closed consultations. DPA A/SYG Angela Kane briefed on recent attacks in Gaza and s [...]	2008-05-02 20:40:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER KPAL KWBG KPKO UNSC SY IS LE LY
08USUNNEWYORK478	MIDDLE EAST: UNSC MEMBERS WELCOME REGIONAL PEACE [...] (SBU) Summary. The UN Security Council held its monthly Middle East meeting on May 28. UNSCO Robert Serry briefed in a public session, and Council members subsequently discussed the issue in closed consultations. Serry welcomed "fragile" progress on the Israeli-Syrian, Lebanese, and Israeli [...]	2008-05-29 23:42:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PTER KWBG KPAL SY LE IS PA
08USUNNEWYORK573	SETTLEMENTS UNSCR: LIBYA TABLES DRAFT RESOLUTION [...] (SBU) Summary. The UN Security Council held its monthly Middle East meeting on June 27. Lisa Buttenheim, Director of the Asia and Pacific Division of the UN Department of Political Affairs, briefed the Council in a public session, and Council members subsequently discussed regional events i [...]	2008-06-28 00:40:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PTER KPAL KWBG UNSC SY LE IS PA
08USUNNEWYORK64	GAZA: SECURITY COUNCIL MEETS TO DISCUSS [...] (SBU) Summary. The Security Council held a public debate January 22 on the situation in Gaza. Public statements were delivered by UN U/SYG Lynn Pascoe, all Security Council members, Israel, the Palestinians, neighboring states, the Arab League, OIC, and NAM. Amb Khalilad's intervention exp [...]	2008-01-23 00:51:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER KPAL KWBG UNSC IS
08USUNNEWYORK660	ISRAEL AND ARABS EXCHANGE BARBS IN MONTHLY DEBATE [...] (SBU) Summary. U/SYG Lynn Pascoe briefed the Security Council during an open meeting on the Middle East on July 22. Pascoe outlined encouraging developments in the region, highlighting the formation of a national unity government in Lebanon, indirect talks between Israel and Syria, and the [...]	2008-07-24 01:50:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PTER KPAL KWBG UNSC SY LE IS PA
08USUNNEWYORK75	GAZA: UNSC DEFERS PRST DISCUSSION UNTIL THURSDAY [...] (SBU) The UN Security Council met on January 23 to continue discussions on the draft Presidential Statement (PRST) on the situation in Gaza prepared by the Arab group in New York and tabled by Libya. Following a meeting of UNSC political coordinators the morning of January 23, in which USUN a [...]	2008-01-23 22:58:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER KPAL KWBG UNSC IS
08USUNNEWYORK764	UNSC: MIDDLE EAST CONSULTATIONS TAME THIS MONTH, [...] (SBU) Summary: U/SYG Lynn Pascoe briefed the Security Council during an open meeting on the Middle East on August 20. He stressed that the benefits of the cease-fire have not translated into an improvement of everyday living conditions in Gaza. He welcomed the planned release of 200 Palesti [...]	2008-08-22 22:03:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PTER KPAL KWBG UNSC IS PA LE
08USUNNEWYORK77	SECURITY COUNCIL CONTINUES DISCUSSIONS ON GAZA [...] (SBU) Following a U.S. decision to engage, the Security Council continued consulations January 24 on a draft Presidential Statement (PRST) on the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The meetings concluded without agreement on a text. All delegations requested the United States to convey its bo [...]	2008-01-25 01:13:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM KWBG KPAL UNSC IS

08USUNNEWYORK851	UNSC: MIDDLE EAST CONSULTATIONS FOCUS MORE ON UN [...] (SBU) In another low key set of consultations on the Middle East on September 18, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Robert Serry's briefing was the main focus. He lauded the "gradual but systematic process of Palestinian self-empowerment" in the West Bank and later said t [...]	2008-09-20 00:49:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PTER KPAL KWBG UNSC IS PA LE

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