Since the end of World War II the world has been rife with bloody conflicts in which, or after which, entire population groups have been murdered. One could cite the slaughter of millions by the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, or the horrific tribal war in Rwanda, or the brutality in the former Yugoslavia, or the devastation in southern Sudan. Read More »
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The idea of granting the right to vote in Knesset elections to Israeli citizens residing abroad is undemocratic and anti-Zionist. That is why it does not matter who will benefit from it politically: We should object to the move in principle. The right to vote is the cornerstone of democracy. Read More »
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Israel’s official Toyota importer, United Motors Israel, is recalling 1,335 Prius cars after the global parent company admitted to a problem – not with the accelerator this time, but with the braking system. The repair will take about 40 minutes at Toyota garages, and will be free. Read More »
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Toyota’s image is taking a battering as recall chases recall, and it’s impacting demand in Israel, as observed on the classifieds Web site Yad2. IT reports that during the week of January 22 to January 28, there were 29,296 searches for Toyotas. In the following business week, the number of searches plunged to 13,195, a drop of 57%. Read More »
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The Israel Bar Association launched its arbitration institute with a conference addressing how to get parties with legal disputes to choose arbitration, instead of the courts. Read More »
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It’s only natural to fall in love and marry. But the love can die. Thanks in part to the rising incidence of divorce coupled with the rising population of lawyers in Israel, competition between lawyers specializing in family law and divorce has Read More »
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The government has offered of hundreds of millions of shekels in assistance to builders, but so far not a single contractor has taken advantage of the benefits being offered, TheMarker has found. Possibly their condition was not brought as low as many indicated at the height of the global economic crisis. Read More »
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About eight of the 40 families from Dhaher al-Maleh have left their tiny village and have gone to live on the eastern side of the separation fence. They could no longer bear the Israeli ban on building houses. Read More »
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Eight of the forty families of Daher al – miasma abandoned the little heretic moved the eastern side of the fence. They could not stand the prohibition to build houses. Read More »
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The idea to vote for the Knesset Israeli citizens sitting abroad is not democratic and not a Zionist. So no matter who will benefit politically from it – has to oppose in principle. The right choice is a stone – the infrastructure of the concept of democratic citizenship. Read More »
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Since the end of World War II did not stop run bloody world wars, during which followed were murdered or entire populations. Considering the government committed a massacre of millions Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, the terrible tribal war in Rwanda, the brutality in the former Yugoslavia, the destruction in southern Sudan. Read More »
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Husfda his career more than once. They told him never to return to the leadership, which is opaque and arrogant and detached from the people. Estimated that his party is crumbling, and predicted Weinrock opposing camp Oilkt crumbs from his table of historical rival. Read More »
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Launch Comments (talkbacks) Web sites, news and views is a key element of online journalism. Talkbacks Breaking the partition between the writers and their readers, newspapers characterized the pattern. They allow readers to speak, producing an immediate debate on the issues the public agenda. Read More »
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Netanyahu. Sensitive topic in Israel due to the matter of Gilad Shalit Photo Archive: Yaron Kaminsky Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said today (Tuesday) meeting with European Union ambassadors to Israel that he is considering the possibility of releasing Palestinian prisoners with renewed political process with the Palestinians. Read More »
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Eating meals with their parents, limiting television viewing time to provide hours of sleep – proper weight will photograph: AP Michelle Obama, wife of U.S. President announced today (Tuesday) on the new campaign, "Let's go", to treat obesity of American children. Read More »
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Sarah Palin had to see it coming. After being caught earlier this week uses the points recorded on hand during the conference rule – the first national movement "Tea Party", tonight (Tuesday) The White House also made sure to address the issue. Read More »
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday told European officials that he would consider releasing Palestinian prisoners when Middle East peace talks resume. “We are prepared to do many things to improve the quality of life in Judea and Samaria,” said Netanyahu referring to the West Bank. Read More »
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The family of abducted Israel Defense Forces soldier Gilad Shalit contacted the International Committee of the Red Cross on Tuesday to request that the organization confirm Hamas is treating Gilad in line with the Geneva Conventions, and that his health and dignity are being maintained. Read More »
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Barak and Ashkenazi. Photo: Eddie Israel acute tension between the Chambers of the defense minister and chief of staff following the publication this evening (Tuesday) that Defense Minister Ehud Barak intends to extend the tenure of Chief of Staff – Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi for another year. Read More »
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Obama, today. ''U.S.''sure that the world united in opposition to Iran's actions''a photo: Reuters U.S. President, Barack Obama, addressed the evening (Tuesday) crisis with Iran and said that the move to impose new sanctions on Tehran advanced and is expected to be completed in the coming weeks. Read More »
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Activists for the release of Gilad Shalit Photo: Nir Keidar Shalit family manages contacts with the Red Cross trying to learn about the condition of the abducted soldier Gilad Shalit. Read More »
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Foreign worker, probably a Chinese citizen, is tonight (Tuesday) dead plant there in Tel Aviv Ben-Zvi. It is suspected that the victim was stabbed to death following a dispute with his friend. Murder suspect, also a Chinese citizen, tried to run away but was caught and taken to Tel Aviv police station for questioning. Read More »
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Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Tuesday said he strongly objects to a proposal backed by the prime minister and foreign minister to allow Israeli citizens abroad to vote in Knesset elections. “I strongly object to granting the right to vote to Israelis living permanently abroad,” said Barak at a Defense Ministry meeting. Read More »
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Five Israelis were lightly wounded on Tuesday by Palestinian stone-throwers in the West Bank settlement of Har Bracha, after violent clashes broke out in an open field between the two groups. Read More »
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The first H&M clothing store in Israel is due to open on March 11 at 11: 00A.M., the chain’s spokesman in Israel said on Tuesday. The store will be located on the third floor of the Azrieli shopping mall in Tel Aviv, and will take up more than 2,000 square meters. Read More »
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The remains of the plane Published: – According to the pilot's human error that led to crash a plane crash Ethiopian Ayerlins in Lebanon, set the black box test findings. Read More »
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Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin anounced on Tuesday that he was freezing new regulations to upgrade MK’s flights to foreign countries to business class after a public outburst of criticism over the last 24 hours. Read More »
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Barak. Voting in elections – only a burden topics: Alon Ron "I object vehemently to grant voting rights to Israelis living abroad permanently," he said tonight (Tuesday) Defense Minister Ehud Barak, the Defense Ministry meeting. Read More »
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Har Bracha. Police and army are investigating the incident Photo Archive: Sarit Michaeli violent incident in the West: Five Israelis were injured tonight (Tuesday) lightly injured in stone-throwing Palestinian gunfire near the knee violent confrontation Har Bracha settlement. Read More »
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Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin, decided tonight (Tuesday) to suspend the upgrade MKs flights in business class, followed public criticism inspired the new procedure. Read More »
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