Middle East Inside Line: Dubai Warrant for Netanyahu?, US on Iran Nukes, Talks on Demolition of Palestine Homes

Dubai Arrest Warrants for Israel PM, Mossad head?: Dubai police chief Dahi Khalfan Tamim has said that he will ask the Dubai prosecutor to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Meir Dagan, the head of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad.

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US Line on Iranian Nukes: A State Department official told reporters on Tuesday about Iran's nuclear programme and the need for an international consensus to sanction Tehran:

We are exploring a range of options to achieve our objectives of securing Iran's compliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and UNSCR resolutions.

There is growing understanding in the international community that Iran should face consequences for its defiance of international obligations regarding its nuclear program.

US "Appreciates" Israel Negotiation over Demolition of Palestinian Homes: Following the intervention of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat to continue seeking an agreement with the residents of 89 illegal buildings slated for demolition in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan, US State Department stated its "appreciation". An official said:

We are aware of the Mayor's plan to develop the Bustan/Gan Ha-Melech area of Silwan.

We've noted that, at Prime Minister Netanyahu's urging, which we appreciate, the Mayor is going to continue his discussions with the residents before proceeding with moving the plan through official processes.