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Terror Massacre in Turkey: MK Calls on Jews to Come Home 08:42 Nov 16, '03 / 21 Cheshvan 5764 Foreign Minister Shalom is in Turkey today, following a day of terror in Istanbul. MK Gila Finkelstein (NRP) said that the attacks "are just another reminder that there is only one place for Jews under the sun, and that is in the State of Israel." Terror Massacre in Turkey: MK Calls on Jews to Come HomeForeign Minister Silvan Shalom is in Turkey today to meet with Jewish community leaders and his counterpart Abdullah Gul, following a day of terror in Istanbul....

Jerusalem, November 16, 2003 Cabinet Communique (Communicated by the Cabinet Secretariat)At the weekly Cabinet meeting today (Sunday), November 16, 2003: 1. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon sent condolences in the name of the Government and people of Israel to the families of those who were murdered in the double terrorist attack yesterday (Saturday), November 15, 2003, in Istanbul, and also sent his best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to those who were wounded. The Prime Minister said that we have seen yet again that terror knows no boundaries, does not differentiate between religion or blood and that its purpose...

Diplomatic Contacts ©GPO/Moshe Milner FM Silvan Shalom lays a wreath in memory of the victims at the Neve Shalom Synagogue in Instanbul (Nov 16, 2003) Nov 16: FM Silvan Shalom arrived in Istanbul on Sunday morning to visit the scenes of Saturday's bomb attacks on two synagogues and to meet with his Turkish counterpart, Abdullah Gul and leaders of the Istanbul Jewish community. He will continue to Brussels and Vienna to meet with foreign ministers of the EU-member states to discuss anti-Semitism and recent events in Europe. The site then links to this Ha'aretz article:Last Update: 16/11/2003 16:24 Shalom says...

Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom will leave for Istanbul tomorrow. He will meet with his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul and with the Jewish community. He will also visit the bombed synagogues.

Oct. 26, 2003 Shalom: France, Belgium giving $7 million to 'Geneva' group By HERB KEINON France and Belgium have pledged $7 million to the developers of the "Geneva Initiative" freelance peace plan drawn up by Israeli and Palestinian former government officials and politicians, Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom said Sunday. Shalom told the weekly Cabinet meeting that the government has registered protests with the two countries for their support of this unofficial, non-government venture. He did not elaborate at the meeting on the nature of the protest. The initiative's developers, led by Yossi Beilin, were in Europe last week seeking support....

Statement by Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom following meeting with German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer Berlin, October 22, 2003 (Communicated by the Foreign Minister's Media Adviser) Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom with German FM Joschka Fischer in Berlin (Oct 22, 2003) I have just concluded a very constructive and important meeting with my good friend, Foreign Minister Fischer. Our discussions covered the full range of issues, including bilateral relations between Israel and Germany, the Middle East peace process and other regional issues of mutual concern. The Foreign Minister updated me on his visit to Tehran this week. I reiterated the cardinal importance...

Oct. 15, 2003 Israel: Palestinian terrorists out to harm peacemakers By JPOST.COM STAFF The deadly road bomb attack on US convoy in Gaza Strip, in which three Americans were killed (see story), has drawn a multitude of Israeli, Palestinian and American reactions: Israel: No one is immune to Palestinian terrorism Israeli officials said the attack underscored the need to dismantle Palestinian terror groups — a requirement of the stalled, US-backed "road map" peace plan that Palestinian leaders have refused to carry out. Officials said Palestinian terrorists are trying to harm even those out to help the Palestinian cause, and that...

Our Newspapers Fail Us Editorial - Israel News Agency There is no public relations or public affairs without a carrier. The most established carrier is called a newspaper. And in Israel the only newspapers which enjoy abundant readership and wealth are the Hebrew dailies – Yediot, Maariv and Haaertz. As for the English newspapers here in Israel – one is a mere translation of the Hebrew edition and the other is fifty percent wire service copy. Yes – there are some brilliant writers on these papers but their voices become deluded when you have a lack of proper leadership integrated...

Sep. 11, 2003 Cabinet debates Arafat expulsion By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The security Cabinet debated Thursday whether to expel Yasser Arafat, and Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom said a majority of his colleagues support the initiative. However, Shalom noted that Sharon might not put the issue to a vote because the United States is not expected to approve such a far-reaching decision. Sharon has vetoed the idea in the past because of Washington's disapproval. "We are in a situation in which [US] approval for this, in case we asked for it, would be almost impossible to obtain," Shalom told Israel Army...

Jerusalem, September 11, 2003 FM Expresses Condolences to Swedish Government and People (Communicated by the Foreign Ministry Spokesman) Minister of Foreign Affairs Silvan Shalom expressed today (September 11, 2003) the condolences of the government and people of Israel to the Swedish government and nation over the murder of Foreign Minister Anna Lindh. Foreign Minister Shalom asked that his personal sympathy also be expressed to the Lindh family for their loss. The Minister expressed outright condemnation of the criminal murder that took the life of a leader who guided Sweden’s foreign policy over the past five years. Any resort to such...

Soccer Monday, July 14, 2003Israel Wants International Games Back NYON, Switzerland (AP) - Israel's foreign minister urged European soccer officials Monday to allow his country to hold international games after a gap of almost two years. ``I think it would be a very good signal to the people of the state of Israel,'' Silvan Shalom said. International soccer games are banned in Israel because of security concerns. Shalom said he told Gerhard Aigner, the chief executive for European soccer, and other officials that a cease fire and the Middle East peace process have restored stability to the country. Shalom said...

MOSCOW, June 5 (AFP) - Iran will acquire weapons of mass destruction by 2006, Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom said in an interview with Russian daily Izvestia published on Thursday. "Iran will possess weapons of mass destruction at the end of 2005 or early in 2006. This greatly concerns Israel and I think, should concern Russia," Shalom said, without giving any further details. The Israeli foreign minister is to start a three-day visit to Russia on Monday. Russia has contested US accusations that oil-rich Iran is using its nuclear sites to develop nuclear weapons. And despite US pressure, Russia is...

May. 20, 2003 US supports Palestinian premier despite terror wave By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Washington A rash of deadly terror attacks on Israel has not shaken the Bush administration's confidence in Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas as a leader who will strive to get the violence under control. State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said Monday that he had "seen nothing to put in doubt his commitment," although he urged Abbas to take immediate and decisive action to eradicate the terrorism infrastructure. "We recognize that this is a very difficult task," Boucher said. And yet, he said, "it's imperative that the...

LONDON: Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom called Britain a close friend on Thursday, but said it must do more to combat rising anti-Semitism here. Shalom spoke after meeting with Prime Minister Tony Blair and Foreign Secretary Jack Straw in talks aimed at reducing recent strains between the two countries. "I think the meetings that I had with the prime minister and foreign secretary were very fruitful meetings and will show the Israeli people that Britain is still a close friend of Israel. I think it is very important that we will have now warm relations like we had in the...

JERUSALEM (AFP) - Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom was to head to Turkey for his first official visit since the moderate Islamic Justice and Development Party was elected last November, where he was to discuss the regional situation after the Iraq (news - web sites) war, an official said. He is to meet with his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Ahmet Necdet Sezer. "Mr Shalom will discuss the consequences of the war in Iraq and will reaffirm Israel's traditional position favouring maintaining Iraq's territorial integrity," said the foreign ministry official. Israel backs its regional...

Text of report by Herb Keinon, entitled "Shalom flies to Turkey", published in English by Israeli newspaper The Jerusalem Post web site on 13 April Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom is to visit Turkey for a one-day meeting on Sunday [13 April] likely to deal with ways to mend the strained US-Turkish relationship. This will be the first visit of an Israeli minister to Turkey since the Islamic-based Justice and Development Party (AKP) was elected last November. The meeting, initiated by the Turks, was characterized by one ministry official as "very important". It is Shalom's second visit abroad as minister, after...

Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom said the entire region, and not just Israel, would benefit from Saddam Hussein's regime being disarmed. Shalom said there is "no need to prove" Hussein's capabilities, since he has already used chemical weapons in the past against Iran and the Kurds. He said Hussein has already shown he is capable of conquering other countries, as he did in Kuwait, and therefore Iraq's Arab neighbors would gain stability from Hussein being disarmed. Shalom was responding in the Knesset to a motion of no-confidence in the government submitted by Balad. The Labor Party and Shas withdrew their motions...

Abu Mazen: Unsure of Status In P.A. and With Israel Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom says he will not meet with Abu Mazen, the man who has not yet agreed to serve as the PA's Prime Minister. Shalom said that Abu Mazen's appointment to the post will not help stop terrorism, nor will it lead to any progress on the diplomatic front, because "the way it looks now, Yasser Arafat is retaining for himself the foreign and defense authorities" and refusing to pass them on to his fellow Fatah-founder. Middle East Newsline (MENL) reports that the members of a "reform camp"...

Netanyahu Considering Taking Ministry Of Finance "If Sharon tries to depose Netanyahu, it will lead to World War III in the party." So said Uzi Cohen, a leading member of the Likud Central Committee, to Arutz-7 today. A few minutes later, it was reported that Ariel Sharon had in fact decided to replace Foreign Minister Binyamin Netanyahu with Silvan Shalom. Netanyahu, after rejecting Sharon's offer to name him Finance Minister in place of Shalom, apparently changed his mind a few hours later and was considering accepting the post. But let's start at the beginning: Once the Likud completed its negotiations...

Feb. 26, 2003 Last-minute maneuvers delay new cabinet By GIL HOFFMAN Likud Party sources said Wednesday afternoon that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has not yet formerly offered the Finance Ministry to former Jerusalem mayor Ehud Olmert, which means it is still open for Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu turned down the portfolio earlier in the day, but is said to be reconsidering. A meeting of the Likud faction scheduled for this afternoon was delayed until evening to give Netanyahu a chance to reconsider. Sharon, meeting face-to face with senior Likud officials to announce which portfolios they will receive, offered the Foreign Affairs...