News, Febraury 17, 2010

	Tensions Grow as Israel Maintains 'Ambiguity' on Killing
	Israelis Share Suspicions in Hamas Leader's Killing

Scandals, Assassination Plan Rock Palestinian Authority

Assassination of Hamas Man

Israel: No Reason to Think Mossad Killed Hamas Man After Dubai, Israelis Question Mossad Methods Hamas Official Accused of Helping Mossad Hit Squad Britain Summons Israeli Ambassador to Meeting Over Dubai Killing Fake Passports Fuel Questions About Israeli Role in Hamas Official's Slaying British PM Brown: Probe Use of UK Passports in Hamas Killing Hamas Chief: Israel Should Be Added to List of Terror Groups Over Assassination

Israel/Palestine

Netanyahu Aide Dismisses 'Tooth Fairy' Peace Views US Lawmakers in Israel 'Puzzled' by Ayalon Boycott Red Cross: West Bank Life 'Close to Impossible' Israel Begins Campaign to Improve Nation's Image Israel Says It's Open to US Shuttle Diplomacy

Egypt

Egypt: Hero's Welcome Planned for ElBaradei Egyptian Security Warns Against Welcoming Rally for ElBaradei Egypt Police Seize Explosives Destined for Gaza

Middle East

Syria's Assad Holds Security Talks With US Official Saudis Arrest al-Qaeda Man in Major Oil Center Turkey, Iraq Revive Rail Link