Report: First Direct Talks Between Iran and Israel Since 1979

Um, that would be, like, bizarrely good news:

A representative of the Israel Atomic Energy Commission and a senior Iranian official met last month to discuss the chances of declaring the Middle East a nuclear-free zone, Haaretz has learned. This is the first direct meeting between official representatives of the two states since the fall of the Shah in 1979.

Iranian officials are denying the story, it must be noted, but Haaretz is sticking to the story - saying the Israeli Atomic Energy Commission has confirmed that the meeting took place.

On a related note: Dick Cheny is incompetent. And an asshole.

Joe the Palin: There Should Be No Me

The man who makes WTF? say WTF?

Arab/Jewish Riots in Israel

Hadn't heard a word about this. It's been going on for four days.

Video: Israelis for OBAMA [updtd]

Steve Clemons warns: "Beware, it triggers tears in some."



Update: Dang, the title read "Israelis for McCain" for days! I'm a dope!

Israeli Spies Have a Blog

How bizarre is this:

Israel's intelligence service has emerged from the shadows to allow four agents to write blogs about their daily routines in an attempt to boost recruitment.

And you can get in on the fun:

According to Shin Beth officials, the bloggers will respond to messages sent from members of the public.

That third one looks hot, huh? Maybe she's from Zabaj, the Junk in Israel's Trunk blog.