Israeli President Shimon Peres expressed his appreciation to Spain for the arrest of two al Qaeda affiliated terrorists, during a meeting in Jerusalem with visiting Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo.
The Israeli government has approved the European-Mediterranean Sea (''Open Skies'') aviation agreement between the State of Israel and the European Union and its member states.
Municipality says proposal would allow construction of 50,000 housing units in all parts of capital city, two-thirds in Jewish sector, one-third in Arab areas.
Former PM says Israel has done ''many things quietly'' to prevent Iran, but effort must be led by US. Olmert, two ministers and envoy to US will address ‘Post’ New York conference on key issues next weekend.
No injuries or damage reported; Eilat airport reportedly temporarily closed for takeoffs; one rocket falls in construction site, second in open area; two rockets also strike Aqaba in Jordan.