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Idan Raichel sees the world

February 7, 2012, 8:20 am
Idan Raichel sees the world

One of Israel’s most successful musicians talks about upcoming projects, his collaborations with singers from around the globe. ‘I love people that become the soundtrack of their countries,’ he says One of Israel’s most successful musicians talks about upcoming projects, his collaborations with singers from around the globe. Read More »

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UN is not a joke

February 7, 2012, 2:10 am
UN is not a joke

Op-ed: Even when it’s ineffective, UN Security Council shows us who the bad guys are Op-ed: Even when it’s ineffective, UN Security Council shows us who the bad guys are Yakir Elkariv Tweet Had the world looked in the mirror this past week, that’s Read More »

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Soldier forgets sensitive equipment in Palestinian store

February 7, 2012, 1:00 am
Soldier forgets sensitive equipment in Palestinian store

IDF soldier buying cigarettes in violation of military protocol forgets case with night vision equipment in store. Owner returns equipment to local DCO IDF soldier buying cigarettes in violation of military protocol forgets case with night vision equipment in store. Read More »

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IDF presents new southern border defense vision

February 7, 2012, 12:52 am
IDF presents new southern border defense vision

As tensions continue to rise on Egyptian border, Sinai Peninsula IDF’s new border fortification plan is coming to fruition with fence, elite infantry force and sophisticated weapons systems As tensions continue to rise on Egyptian border, Sinai Read More »

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Rishon Lezion builds major amphitheater

February 6, 2012, 4:20 pm
Rishon Lezion builds major amphitheater

Israel’s largest open-air venue to accommodate audience of 20,000 people, host international performances Israel’s largest open-air venue to accommodate audience of 20,000 people, host international performances Ofer Petersburg Tweet The central city Read More »

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Incoming IAF chief: Iran is our top concern

February 6, 2012, 4:10 pm
Incoming IAF chief: Iran is our top concern

Maj.-Gen. Amir Eshel said in rare speech last month that nuclear Iran would trigger arms race in Middle East, and should be addressed strategically before all other conflicts Maj.-Gen. Read More »

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IDF commander who left soldier behind dismissed

February 6, 2012, 4:00 pm
IDF commander who left soldier behind dismissed

Lt.-Col Muli Cohen dismissed as battalion commander following incident in which his signal operator was left in Palestinian village during routine activity Lt.-Col. Read More »

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Career officer suspected of blackmailing women online

February 6, 2012, 3:50 pm
Career officer suspected of blackmailing women online

Police arrest 24-year-old IDF career officer accused of forcing dozens of women, girls to strip in front of computer camera as he watches while threatening to destroy their computers if they refuse Police arrest 24-year-old IDF career officer accused Read More »

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US Jewish publisher out with Talmud index

February 6, 2012, 3:12 pm
US Jewish publisher out with Talmud index

Immigration lawyer Daniel Retter produces alphabetical index to one of most sacred books in Judaism. ‘This tool which allows you to navigate the entire length and breadth of the Talmud and locate specific source material with ease,’ says publisher Immigration lawyer Daniel Retter produces alphabetical index to one of most sacred books in Judaism. Read More »

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Yiddish making a comeback at US colleges

February 6, 2012, 3:00 pm
Yiddish making a comeback at US colleges

Universities in US, Canada working to bring back language of Eastern European Jews and with it appreciation for rich history of Jewish culture and art Universities in US, Canada working to bring back language of Eastern European Jews and with it Read More »

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Are journalistic ethics dead?

February 6, 2012, 2:08 pm
Are journalistic ethics dead?

Op-ed: While claiming to uphold high standards, media giants post dubious anti-Israel photos Op-ed: While claiming to uphold high standards, media giants post dubious anti-Israel photos Tamar Sternthal Tweet In recent days, two dramatic photographs alleged to be depicting Israeli army brutality have gone viral. Read More »

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Polish soap opera to be filmed in Israel

February 6, 2012, 10:18 am
Polish soap opera to be filmed in Israel

Successful television series to shoot two episodes in Haifa, Tel Aviv, Akko and Ben-Gurion Airport Successful television series to shoot two episodes in Haifa, Tel Aviv, Akko and Ben-Gurion Airport Itamar Eichner Tweet The Polish television industry Read More »

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Nun may be honored for rescuing Jews

February 6, 2012, 9:42 am
Nun may be honored for rescuing Jews

Mother Riccarda Beauchamp Hambrough, who died in 1966, saved lives of more than 60 Jews when she hid them from Nazis in her Rome convent Mother Riccarda Beauchamp Hambrough, who died in 1966, saved lives of more than 60 Jews when she hid them from Read More »

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PA to submit Israeli sites to World Heritage List

February 6, 2012, 2:30 am
PA to submit Israeli sites to World Heritage List

Palestinians trying to tighten grip in international arena, submit list of locations, including Dead Sea, Qumran Caves to be declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO Palestinians trying to tighten grip in international arena, submit list of locations, Read More »

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Raising the stakes on Iran

February 5, 2012, 11:28 pm
Raising the stakes on Iran

Op-ed: Israel, America trying to make Iranians sweat by resorting to more intense military threats Op-ed: Israel, America trying to make Iranians sweat by resorting to more intense military threats Alex Fishman Tweet Israel and the United States, Read More »

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Guards arrest man outside president’s house

February 5, 2012, 11:20 pm
Guards arrest man outside president’s house

East Jerusalem men stir violence outside President Shimon Peres’ temporary residence, forcing security to handcuff one man as other two flee scene East Jerusalem men stir violence outside President Shimon Peres’ temporary residence, forcing security Read More »

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Palestinian rivals hold unity talks in Qatar

February 5, 2012, 8:18 pm
Palestinian rivals hold unity talks in Qatar

PA President Mahmoud Abbas, Hamas Politburo Chief Khaled Mashaal meet in effort to push forward reconciliation pact between Palestinian factions PA President Mahmoud Abbas, Hamas Politburo Chief Khaled Mashaal meet in effort to push forward Read More »

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Netanyahu to travel to US in March

February 5, 2012, 8:08 pm
Netanyahu to travel to US in March

Two weeks after Mossad chief meets CIA director in Washington, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to visit US early march, address annual AIPAC convention Two weeks after Mossad chief meets CIA director in Washington, Prime Minister Benjamin Read More »

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Haredi man takes 2nd wife, stirring row

February 5, 2012, 7:48 pm
Haredi man takes 2nd wife, stirring row

Mea Shearim residents outraged after young man receives permission from 100 rabbis to remarry before divorcing first wife Mea Shearim residents outraged after young man receives permission from 100 rabbis to remarry before divorcing first wife Ari Read More »

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Amir Eshel named next IAF chief

February 5, 2012, 7:00 pm
Amir Eshel named next IAF chief

Defense minister confirms Planning Branch head has been designated for elite position. Eshel to replace outgoing Maj.-Gen. Ido Nehushtan Defense minister confirms Planning Branch head has been designated for elite position. Eshel to replace outgoing Maj.-Gen. Ido Nehushtan Yoav Zitun Tweet Planning Branch Head Ido Nehushtan . Read More »

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Time to fight the prejudice

February 5, 2012, 6:40 pm
Time to fight the prejudice

Op-ed: Israel’s Ethiopians suffer not only outright racism, but also indirect, concealed racism Op-ed: Israel’s Ethiopians suffer not only outright racism, but also indirect, concealed racism Yael Rosen Tweet Over the past weeks, protests have spread throughout Israel calling for a response to racism targeted at the country’s Ethiopian community. Read More »

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Teen who stabbed Arab gets year in prison

February 5, 2012, 5:28 pm
Teen who stabbed Arab gets year in prison

Two Israelis ran over 15-year-old Arab boy and then beat and stabbed him. Judge hopes verdict will deter others from repeating such violence Two Israelis ran over 15-year-old Arab boy and then beat and stabbed him. Read More »

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US preacher’s ceremony offends Jews

February 5, 2012, 3:40 pm
US preacher’s ceremony offends Jews

Jewish leaders criticize ceremony involving controversial megachurch leader being wrapped in religious scroll, exalted as ‘king’ Jewish leaders criticize ceremony involving controversial megachurch leader being wrapped in religious scroll, exalted as Read More »

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Reality TV star’s ex-husband dies in court

February 5, 2012, 3:28 pm
Reality TV star’s ex-husband dies in court

David Dudai, 60, collapses during bankruptcy hearing in Tel Aviv court. He is pronounced dead after 50 minutes of resuscitation attempts David Dudai, 60, collapses during bankruptcy hearing in Tel Aviv court. Read More »

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PM: Iran ‘chatter’ detrimental to sanctions

February 5, 2012, 3:16 pm
PM: Iran ‘chatter’ detrimental to sanctions

Netanyahu urges Likud ministers to avoid making statements on possible strike in Iran; ‘Chatter causes extensive damage,’ he says Netanyahu urges Likud ministers to avoid making statements on possible strike in Iran; ‘Chatter causes extensive Read More »

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America’s UN victory

February 5, 2012, 2:00 pm
America’s UN victory

Op-ed: UN showdown over Syria situation enabled America to gain nice diplomatic dividends Op-ed: UN showdown over Syria situation enabled America to gain nice diplomatic dividends Yitzhak Benhorin Tweet For a whole year of “Security Council resolution , a toothless draft was submitted, without economic sanctions and without an arms embargo. Read More »

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US warns tourists against ‘immodest attire’ in Jerusalem

February 5, 2012, 1:00 pm
US warns tourists against ‘immodest attire’ in Jerusalem

Concerns over recent haredi extremism in Israel’s capital prompt US consulate to publish Jerusalem travel recommendations for American tourists Concerns over recent haredi extremism in Israel’s capital prompt US consulate to publish Jerusalem travel Read More »

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Did IDF officer lie about leaving soldier behind?

February 5, 2012, 12:50 pm
Did IDF officer lie about leaving soldier behind?

Army checking whether Lt.-Col Muli Cohen was less than forthcoming about incident in which his signal operator was left behind in Palestinian village during operational activity Army checking whether Lt. Read More »

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71 Ethiopian olim arrive in Israel

February 5, 2012, 10:12 am
71 Ethiopian olim arrive in Israel

New immigrants accompanied by 20 lay leaders from Jewish Federations of North America, to begin their absorption process in Kiryat Gat New immigrants accompanied by 20 lay leaders from Jewish Federations of North America, to begin their absorption Read More »

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Man suspected of locking his blind father in flat

February 4, 2012, 6:46 pm
Man suspected of locking his blind father in flat

Police alerted to Petah Tikva apartment find 80 year old covered in own feces. Officers who have ‘seen it all’ shocked Police alerted to Petah Tikva apartment find 80 year old covered in own feces. Read More »

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Shell from British Mandate era found at TA University

February 4, 2012, 6:36 pm
Shell from British Mandate era found at TA University

Police sappers neutralize shell, expect to find more weapons at site Police sappers neutralize shell, expect to find more weapons at site Eli Senyor Tweet A shell from the Tel Aviv University . Additional shells were unearthed at the site about two months ago. Read More »

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Don’t bow to the Vatican

February 4, 2012, 3:42 pm
Don’t bow to the Vatican

Op-ed: State of Israel should not be giving up its sovereignty over holy sites in Jerusalem Op-ed: State of Israel should not be giving up its sovereignty over holy sites in Jerusalem Giulio Meotti Tweet Israel reached an historical agreement with Read More »

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‘Indiana Jones’ admits to Torah fraud

February 4, 2012, 12:48 pm
‘Indiana Jones’ admits to Torah fraud

Jewish charity co-founder, who claimed he traveled world to rescue Torahs, admits he lied when he said he personally obtained vintage scrolls in Europe and Israel for six years Jewish charity co-founder, who claimed he traveled world to rescue Read More »

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‘Israeli officials abroad on alert due to terror threat’

February 4, 2012, 11:58 am
‘Israeli officials abroad on alert due to terror threat’

Confidential memo shows Israeli security officials’ concern that Jewish sites could become target of Iranian terror attack, ABC reports Confidential memo shows Israeli security officials’ concern that Jewish sites could become target of Iranian Read More »

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Israel’s religious majority

February 3, 2012, 5:22 pm
Israel’s religious majority

Op-ed: Israel’s anti-religious camp needs to internalize decisive results of recent religiosity survey Op-ed: Israel’s anti-religious camp needs to internalize decisive results of recent religiosity survey Hagai Segal Tweet Secular thinkers received the Guttman Center’s poll showing growing religious faith among Israel’s Jews with great dismay. Read More »

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Noa returns to San Remo

February 3, 2012, 4:30 pm
Noa returns to San Remo

Six years after winning Critics’ Award, Israeli singer invited to perform at Italian music festival Six years after winning Critics’ Award, Israeli singer invited to perform at Italian music festival Raz Shechnik Tweet Six years after winning the Read More »

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Commander of solider left in PA village suspended

February 3, 2012, 4:02 pm
Commander of solider left in PA village suspended

IDF chief orders full inquiry into the incident, suspends 188th Armored Brigade commander pending investigation’s results IDF chief orders full inquiry into the incident, suspends 188th Armored Brigade commander pending investigation’s results Yoav Zitun Tweet IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Read More »

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Katzav meets with wife for first time since jailed

February 3, 2012, 3:52 pm
Katzav meets with wife for first time since jailed

Gila Katsav, four family members visit former president in prison for the first time since he was jailed for rape Gila Katsav, four family members visit former president in prison for the first time since he was jailed for rape Raanan Ben-Zur Tweet Read More »

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ZAKA founder slams haredi violence

February 3, 2012, 3:32 pm
ZAKA founder slams haredi violence

Yehuda Meshi-Zahav compares actions of ultra-Orthodox zealots to those of terrorists Yehuda Meshi-Zahav compares actions of ultra-Orthodox zealots to those of terrorists Ynetnews Tweet Twitter Tweet Read More »

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French FM: Prosecute Lee Zeituni’s killers

February 3, 2012, 2:22 pm
French FM: Prosecute Lee Zeituni’s killers

Alain Juppe says France ‘doing everything’ to bring Zeituni’s killers to justice; stresses Israel must file official to enable France to start legal proceedings against two suspects Alain Juppe says France ‘doing everything’ to bring Zeituni’s Read More »

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Firefighters oppose reform

February 3, 2012, 10:56 am
Firefighters oppose reform

Government aims to dismantle municipal unions, subject Fire Department to Public Security Ministry. Officials say reform will pass despite objections Government aims to dismantle municipal unions, subject Fire Department to Public Security Ministry. Read More »

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Ex-haredim to sue State for damages

February 3, 2012, 10:43 am
Ex-haredim to sue State for damages

Dozens of men and women seek compensation for years spent catching up on core subjects excluded from ultra-Orthodox schools’ curricula Dozens of men and women seek compensation for years spent catching up on core subjects excluded from ultra-Orthodox Read More »

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Israelis make headway in cure for Crohn’s

February 3, 2012, 10:06 am
Israelis make headway in cure for Crohn’s

Weizmann Institute scientists manage to trick immune systems of mice into targeting one of body’s players in autoimmune process Weizmann Institute scientists manage to trick immune systems of mice into targeting one of body’s players in autoimmune Read More »

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IAF strikes Gaza targets

February 3, 2012, 9:00 am
IAF strikes Gaza targets

Air Force jets target six terror hubs across Strip in response to recent rocket fire on south; Palestinians say two injured Air Force jets target six terror hubs across Strip in response to recent rocket fire on south; Palestinians say two injured Read More »

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Bibi not doing the math

February 3, 2012, 2:14 am
Bibi not doing the math

Op-ed: Facts and figures are for losers, make no dent in prime minister’s socioeconomic ideology Op-ed: Facts and figures are for losers, make no dent in prime minister’s socioeconomic ideology Yoel Esteron Tweet Whenever I find myself in the midst Read More »

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IDF: Soldier left in PA village refused locals’ assistance

February 2, 2012, 9:20 pm
IDF: Soldier left in PA village refused locals’ assistance

Details of incident in which soldier was left behind in Budrus during operational activity revealed; force belongs to brigade in which Gilad Shalit served Details of incident in which soldier was left behind in Budrus during operational activity Read More »

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Gov’t to withhold aid from settlements

February 2, 2012, 8:18 pm
Gov’t to withhold aid from settlements

Ministers decide to exclude 70 West Bank settlements from national priorities map; The story was covered up, officials say Ministers decide to exclude 70 West Bank settlements from national priorities map; The story was covered up, officials say Read More »

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Yishai on Carmel fire: Decisions made only after traumas

February 2, 2012, 8:08 pm
Yishai on Carmel fire: Decisions made only after traumas

Ahead of report expected to hold him responsible for Carmel fire, interior minister says did not get adequate funding to improve firefighting services Ahead of report expected to hold him responsible for Carmel fire, interior minister says did not get adequate funding to improve firefighting services Yair Altman Tweet “In the Carmel fire in 2010. Read More »

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Peres grants Benizri clemency

February 2, 2012, 7:56 pm
Peres grants Benizri clemency

Former Shas Minister Shlomo Benizri will be released in March after president accepts IPS recommendation for pardon Former Shas Minister Shlomo Benizri will be released in March after president accepts IPS recommendation for pardon Aviad Glickman Tweet President Shlomo Benizri , Ynet learned Thursday. Read More »

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Our leftist Holocaust deniers

February 2, 2012, 6:20 pm

Just like seasonal flu, upon the arrival of remembrance days Israel’s media is overcome by a murky wave of opinion pieces by Israeli Shoah-denying intellectuals. I am not referring, heaven forbid, to people who deny the extermination of millions. Read More »

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High Court overturns parole of rapist officer

February 2, 2012, 6:00 pm
High Court overturns parole of rapist officer

Former IDF Colonel Ataf Zahar denied early release despite Military Parole Board’s recommendation. ‘a serial sex offender who shows no remorse is not the kind of prisoner that should be considered for early parole,’ says ruling Former IDF Colonel Ataf Zahar denied early release despite Military Parole Board’s recommendation. Read More »

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ADL slams anti-Semitic slur against Benigni

February 2, 2012, 5:28 pm
ADL slams anti-Semitic slur against Benigni

Municipal councilman in Reggio Calabria calls Italian actor ‘a communist billionaire Jew’. Jewish group: Benigni has done more for Holocaust education than all but a handful of people in our generation Municipal councilman in Reggio Calabria calls Italian actor ‘a communist billionaire Jew’. Read More »

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Israel’s biggest sculpture exhibit underway

February 2, 2012, 5:18 pm
Israel’s biggest sculpture exhibit underway

Jerusalem’s Mamilla Avenue invites visitors to view 120 pieces created by 60 different artists under the open sky, free of charge Jerusalem’s Mamilla Avenue invites visitors to view 120 pieces created by 60 different artists under the open sky, free Read More »

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Haredi press blurs little girls’ faces

February 2, 2012, 5:10 pm
Haredi press blurs little girls’ faces

Ads published in ultra-Orthodox newspapers in Beit Shemesh censor faces of girls presenting Purim costumes, while boys’ faces remain exposed. Read More »

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‘All Iranian facilities are within striking distance’

February 2, 2012, 2:32 pm
‘All Iranian facilities are within striking distance’

Vice Premier Ya’alon says November blast at Iranian missile facility near Tehran hit system meant to manufacture missiles that could threaten US Vice Premier Ya’alon says November blast at Iranian missile facility near Tehran hit system meant to Read More »

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UN chief expects Israel at Mideast nuclear conference

February 2, 2012, 2:00 pm
UN chief expects Israel at Mideast nuclear conference

Ban Ki-moon advises PM Netanyahu that Israel should send delegate to upcoming international symposium which will focus on creating nuclear-free Middle East Ban Ki-moon advises PM Netanyahu that Israel should send delegate to upcoming international Read More »

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Israeli-made armor saves US soldiers’ lives

February 2, 2012, 1:50 pm
Israeli-made armor saves US soldiers’ lives

US ambassador to Israel visits Plasan factory to learn about advanced armor technologies used to protect American soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan. Read More »

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The challenge of haredim

February 2, 2012, 1:02 pm
The challenge of haredim

Op-ed: Source of haredi power and influence lies in failure of mainstream Israeli society Op-ed: Source of haredi power and influence lies in failure of mainstream Israeli society Donniel Hartman Tweet One of the givens within recent events within Read More »

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MI chief: Middle East rediscovering its power

February 2, 2012, 10:24 am
MI chief: Middle East rediscovering its power

Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi speaks before Herzliya Conference, reviews regional changes, Arab Spring and Iranian threat Maj.-Gen. Read More »

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Old Jewish scrolls found in Afghanistan

February 2, 2012, 8:12 am
Old Jewish scrolls found in Afghanistan

Israeli professor says 150 documents dating back to 11th century provide ‘exciting evidence’ enabling researchers to study Jewish community’s writings Israeli professor says 150 documents dating back to 11th century provide ‘exciting evidence’ Read More »

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