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Boycotts are legitimate

September 3, 2010, 3:02 am
Boycotts are legitimate

Op-ed: Boycotts are the Jewish way, so why all the fuss over Ariel theater embargo? Op-ed: Boycotts are the Jewish way, so why all the fuss over Ariel theater embargo? Gideon Eshet share The Facebook   Read More »

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PA official: Hamas will strike again

September 3, 2010, 1:40 am
PA official: Hamas will strike again

Commander in Palestinian security organizations says latest terror spree an attempt by Islamist group to disrupt peace talks, warns Hamas’ terror effort will increase as negotiations progress Commander in Palestinian security organizations says Read More »

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Netanyahu: Time for leaders’ decisions

September 3, 2010, 12:48 am
Netanyahu: Time for leaders’ decisions

Prime minister, Palestinian president hold private meeting in Washington. Both agree to keep talks discreet so to benefit peace process Prime minister, Palestinian president hold private meeting in Washington. Read More »

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Israeli car stoned in West Bank; girl injured

September 3, 2010, 12:20 am
Israeli car stoned in West Bank; girl injured

Twelve-year-old riding in car driving through Tapuach Junction suffers mild injuries after vehicle is stoned Twelve-year-old riding in car driving through Tapuach Junction suffers mild injuries after vehicle is stoned Raanan Ben-Zur share Terror wave Read More »

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PA arrests 2 in connection with terror attack

September 3, 2010, 12:00 am
PA arrests 2 in connection with terror attack

Two Palestinians involved in acquisition, sale of car used in Wednesday’s shooting attack among hundreds detained by PA Two Palestinians involved in acquisition, sale of car used in Wednesday’s shooting attack among hundreds detained by PA Ali Waked Read More »

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PA: Israeli promises pliable

September 2, 2010, 11:20 pm
PA: Israeli promises pliable

Palestinian officials unimpressed by optimistic statements at opening of Washington peace summit, say much is riding on Israel’s settlement policies. Read More »

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Rightists step up protest, burn Palestinian flags

September 2, 2010, 10:50 pm

Dozens of right-wing activists burn Palestinian flags near Jericho to protest talks, attacks Dozens of right-wing activists burn Palestinian flags near Jericho to protest talks, attacks Aviel Magnezi Latest Update:   09.02. Read More »

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Durable solution is possible

September 2, 2010, 10:44 pm
Durable solution is possible

Op-ed: Time has come for Jordan, Egypt to give real estate to PA, not just moral support Op-ed: Time has come for Jordan, Egypt to give real estate to PA, not just moral support Ophir Falk share There is no enthusiasm in what seems to be yet another chapter in the endless political process between the Palestinians and Israel. Read More »

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Soldier: Major called me ‘annoying nigg*r’

September 2, 2010, 8:06 pm
Soldier: Major called me ‘annoying nigg*r’

IDF private petitions court, demands dismissal of senior officer over racist slurs IDF private petitions court, demands dismissal of senior officer over racial slur Aviad Glickman share An Ethiopian soldier serving at an Air Force base in southern Read More »

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EU presses China on observing Iran sanctions

September 2, 2010, 7:38 pm
EU presses China on observing Iran sanctions

European Union Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton urges Beijing to refrain from having trade ties with Tehran European Union Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton urges Beijing to refrain from having trade ties with Tehran Reuters share The Read More »

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Washington summit: Direct talks get underway

September 2, 2010, 6:44 pm
Washington summit: Direct talks get underway

Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Abbas launch direct Israeli-Palestinian talks in Washington; Secretary of State Clinton: By being here you have taken important step toward freeing your peoples from shackles of history Prime Minister Netanyahu, Read More »

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Peres asks pope for help with Shalit

September 2, 2010, 6:42 pm
Peres asks pope for help with Shalit

President Peres meets Pope Benedict XVI, says ‘alternative to peace is Iranian hegemony’ President Peres meets Pope Benedict XVI, says ‘alternative to peace is Iranian hegemony’ Roni Sofer share President Shimon Peres met with the Pope Benedict XVI and asked for his help in releasing kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit. Read More »

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Netanyahu at crossroads

September 2, 2010, 6:00 pm
Netanyahu at crossroads

Op-ed: Talks with Palestinians will force Netanyahu to make personal, historic decision Op-ed: Talks with Palestinians will force Netanyahu to make personal, historic decision Eitan Haber share Opposition leader Tzipi Livni has a colorful analogy Read More »

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Living in ultra-Orthodox closet

September 2, 2010, 5:04 pm
Living in ultra-Orthodox closet

At home they observe mitzvoth, but sometimes they sneak out to clubs and chows down on seafood. Ynetnews presents story of haredim who hide new secular life because price of exposure is too high At home they observe mitzvoth, but sometimes they sneak out to clubs and chows down on seafood. Read More »

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Minister warns theater boycotters

September 2, 2010, 4:50 pm
Minister warns theater boycotters

If artists bring up political considerations, politicians may do same, intervene in art’s content, Minister Livnat says If artists bring up political considerations, politicians may do same, intervene in art’s content, Minister Livnat says Ynet share Read More »

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El Al says will stop transporting animals for experiments abroad

September 2, 2010, 4:40 pm
El Al says will stop transporting animals for experiments abroad

Anti-Vivisection organization calls airline’s change of policy ‘courageous, moral,’ hopes move will prompt government action against primate breeding farm Anti-Vivisection organization calls airline’s change of policy ‘courageous, moral,’ hopes move Read More »

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Knesset guards shun ex-Mossad chief

September 2, 2010, 4:14 pm
Knesset guards shun ex-Mossad chief

Ephraim Halevy delayed at entrance to Knesset after security guards fail to recognize him Ephraim Halevy delayed at entrance to Knesset after security guards fail to recognize him Tomer Velmer share Former Mossad Director Ephraim Halevy may be a Read More »

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Hundreds attend terror victims’ funerals

September 1, 2010, 1:32 pm
Hundreds attend terror victims’ funerals

Family members weep, tear clothes as four victims of Tuesday’s shooting attack brought to Beit Hagai synagogue. Rabbi Dov Lior eulogizes victims, asks God to ‘avenge the spilled blood of your people. Read More »

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Only 1,000 children of foreign migrants request legal status

September 1, 2010, 1:00 pm
Only 1,000 children of foreign migrants request legal status

Hotline for Migrant Workers says low number of requests for residency ‘proves figures presented by Yishai were inflated,’ adding that ‘500 children will not change the State of Israel’s character’ Hotline for Migrant Workers says low number of Read More »

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Peres greets 1st-graders: Terror cannot win

September 1, 2010, 12:52 pm
Peres greets 1st-graders: Terror cannot win

President tells new students on first day of school Tuesday’s attack must not hinder peace talks President tells new students on first day of school Tuesday’s attack must not hinder peace talks Ynet reporters share attack that killed four Israelis Tuesday evening in the West Bank. Read More »

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PA detains dozens of Hamas men after deadly shooting attack

September 1, 2010, 12:42 pm
PA detains dozens of Hamas men after deadly shooting attack

Authority trying to track down terrorists behind attack that left four Israelis dead; says Hamas given green light by sponsoring countries to carry out terror attacks Authority trying to track down terrorists behind attack that left four Israelis Read More »

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Mitchell: Window of opportunity for 2-state solution

September 1, 2010, 12:24 pm
Mitchell: Window of opportunity for 2-state solution

US Mideast envoy briefs reporters on upcoming Israel-PA talks, mentions poll showing over 80 percent of Arabs polled are still in principle open to two-state solution US Mideast envoy briefs reporters on upcoming Israel-PA talks, mentions poll Read More »

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Muslim sites offer alternative to Facebook

September 1, 2010, 12:16 pm

Fed up with social networking sites, net-savvy Muslims create Arabic ‘Brothers’, ‘Ladies’ books Fed up with social networking sites, net-savvy Muslims create Arabic ‘Brothers’, ‘Ladies’ books Roee Nahmias share The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt has Read More »

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Artificial peace messages

September 1, 2010, 1:54 am
Artificial peace messages

Op-ed: Israeli desire for peace genuine, no need for clumsy advertising campaign funded by US Op-ed: Israeli desire for peace genuine, no need for clumsy advertising campaign funded by US Gerald Steinberg share After failing for 18 months to reverse Read More »

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Names of shooting attack’s victims released

September 1, 2010, 12:42 am
Names of shooting attack’s victims released

Talia and Yitzhak Imes, murdered in Hebron-area terror attack, survived by six children. Kochava Even-Haim managed to give birth after years of trying, and Avishai Shendler only recently moved to community Talia and Yitzhak Imes, murdered in Hebron-area terror attack, survived by six children. Read More »

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Hamas claims responsibility for shooting attack

September 1, 2010, 12:36 am
Hamas claims responsibility for shooting attack

Spokesman of Islamist group’s military wing says lethal Mount Hebron attack was first in series of attacks; terrorists who carried out shooting returned safely to their bases Spokesman of Islamist group’s military wing says lethal Mount Hebron attack Read More »

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Germany: Neo-Nazi attacks grandson of Munich massacre victim

September 1, 2010, 12:22 am
Germany: Neo-Nazi attacks grandson of Munich massacre victim

Alexander Paloch convicted of beating 17-year-old Israeli living in Germany, whose grandfather was murdered in 1972 Olympics massacre. Attacker sentenced to eight months probation, avoids jail term Alexander Paloch convicted of beating 17-year-old Israeli living in Germany, whose grandfather was murdered in 1972 Olympics massacre. Read More »

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Ashkenazi: We will catch terrorists

August 31, 2010, 11:34 pm
Ashkenazi: We will catch terrorists

Chief of staff arrives at scene of Hebron-area shooting attack, says, ‘IDF working on number of leads’ Chief of staff arrives at scene of Hebron-area shooting attack, says, ‘IDF working on number of leads’ Ronen Medzini share IDF Chief of Staff Read More »

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PA fears attack’s effect on talks

August 31, 2010, 11:04 pm
PA fears attack’s effect on talks

Lethal attack ‘no failure on part of Palestinian side,’ PA security source says Lethal attack ‘no failure on part of Palestinian side,’ PA security source says Ali Waked share Palestinian Authority officials expressed concern that Tuesday’s West Bank negotiations  with Israel. Read More »

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Likud MK: Attack proves Palestinians don’t want peace

August 31, 2010, 10:37 pm
Likud MK: Attack proves Palestinians don’t want peace

Attack shows world Israel seeks peace, Palestinians want violence, Likud MK Akunis says Attack shows world Israel seeks peace, Palestinians want violence, Likud MK Akunis says Roni Sofer Latest Update:   08.31. Read More »

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4 Israelis killed in shooting attack

August 31, 2010, 8:32 pm

Initial report: At least four Israelis murdered in West Bank shooting attack Tuesday evening ahead of resumption of peace talks in Washington; security forces, rescue services rush to scene of attack in Gush Etzion area Initial report: At least four Read More »

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A Jew-free Palestine?

August 31, 2010, 8:08 pm
A Jew-free Palestine?

Op-ed: BIbi should open talks by bringing up Arab demand to expel all West Bank Jews Op-ed: BIbi should open talks by bringing up Arab demand to expel all West Bank Jews Eliyakim Haetzni share As Likud members’ survey, the situation today is no different.   The litmus test here is the construction freeze. Read More »

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Cave of Patriarchs to remain open 24/7

August 31, 2010, 6:50 pm

For past 16 years, holy site closes to public at 10 pm. Following special request, Cave of Patriarchs will remain open around the clock during 10 days of repentance between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur For past 16 years, holy site closes to public at 10 pm. Read More »

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Comptroller: IDF officers lack training

August 31, 2010, 6:38 pm

State comptroller’s report on appointments of army’s senior officers reveals grim picture State comptroller’s report on appointments of army’s senior officers reveals grim picture Hanan Greenberg share The appointment procedure of senior IDF officers Read More »

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Arab-Israeli suspected of security offenses

August 31, 2010, 6:22 pm
Arab-Israeli suspected of security offenses

Umm al-Fahm resident suspected of jeopardizing national security, gag order placed on investigation’s details Umm al-Fahm resident suspected of jeopardizing national security, gag order placed on investigation’s details Ahiya Raved share Cleared for Read More »

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Police: Teens lynched American in Jerusalem

August 31, 2010, 5:14 pm
Police: Teens lynched American in Jerusalem

Arab teens aged 13, 15 charged with killing 60-year old because he wouldn’t give them a cigarette Arab teens aged 13, 15 charged with killing 60-year old because he wouldn’t give them a cigarette Ronen Medzini Latest Update:   08.31. Read More »

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NY temple plot suspect: I’ll kill 10 million Jews

August 31, 2010, 4:02 pm
NY temple plot suspect: I’ll kill 10 million Jews

Audiotape played at trial of synagogue plot terrorist reveals strong anti-Jewish sentiments Audiotape played at trial of synagogue plot terrorist reveals strong anti-Jewish sentiments Associated Press share A man accused of plotting to bomb New York Read More »

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Our cultural dictatorship

August 31, 2010, 3:54 pm
Our cultural dictatorship

Op-ed: Yoaz Hendel reminds leftist actors that rightist taxpayers fund their work Op-ed: Yoaz Hendel reminds leftist actors that rightist taxpayers fund their work Yoaz Hendel share Over the weekend we were informed that a group of artists subsidized by the boycott close to 20,000 Ariel residents. Why? Because of politics. Read More »

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Lecturers back theater boycott

August 31, 2010, 1:48 pm
Lecturers back theater boycott

Academicians join actors and authors, call for moratorium on cultural performances in West Bank settlements; ‘Israel’s conduct in territories constitutes historic disaster for Jewish people,’ Israel Prize laureate Prof. Read More »

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Report: Central Israel in range of Hamas rockets

August 31, 2010, 12:48 pm
Report: Central Israel in range of Hamas rockets

Experts say organization to begin producing Fajar-5 rockets, which can reach Tel Aviv and beyond Experts say organization to begin producing Fajar-5 rockets, which can reach Tel Aviv and beyond Alex Fishman share Hamas has completed a series of Read More »

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2 officers suspected of taking bribes

August 31, 2010, 10:30 am
2 officers suspected of taking bribes

Border Guard officers arrested for allowing Palestinian trucks to pass through checkpoints Border Guard officers arrested for allowing Palestinian trucks to pass through checkpoints Aviad Glickman share The police investigations unit arrested on Read More »

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US: Freeze to be discussed in talks

August 31, 2010, 10:16 am
US: Freeze to be discussed in talks

Two days before launching direct peace talks, US State Department spokesman says all core issues, including construction freeze in settlements, to be discussed during Washington summit Two days before launching direct peace talks, US State Department Read More »

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Arab kids deserve equality

August 31, 2010, 5:26 am
Arab kids deserve equality

Op-ed: Israel shuns duty as east Jerusalem schools only have room for half of pupils Op-ed: Israel shuns duty as east Jerusalem schools only have room for half of pupils Hillel Bardin share When Facebook   Read More »

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Rabbi Yosef gives PM breathing space on building freeze

August 31, 2010, 1:32 am
Rabbi Yosef gives PM breathing space on building freeze

Shas spiritual leader supports quiet continuation of settlement building freeze as Netanyahu travels to US to kickoff negotiations; values peace with Palestinians despite recent inflammatory remarks Shas spiritual leader supports quiet continuation Read More »

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UN extends UNIFIL’s mandate in south Lebanon

August 31, 2010, 12:32 am
UN extends UNIFIL’s mandate in south Lebanon

UN forces will remain in south Lebanon. Security Council unanimously extends mandate by year. Israeli representative warns against Hezbollah’s armament UN forces will remain in south Lebanon. Security Council unanimously extends mandate by year. Read More »

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Yehoshua, Oz, Grossman back boycott of Ariel

August 31, 2010, 12:18 am
Yehoshua, Oz, Grossman back boycott of Ariel

Prominent authors back actors’ refusal to perform beyond Green Line. ‘If settlers refuse to evacuate, they can stay and become Palestinian citizens,’ Yehoshua says Prominent authors back actors’ refusal to perform beyond Green Line. Read More »

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Iran sets 2020 target for nuclear fusion reactor

August 31, 2010, 12:14 am
Iran sets 2020 target for nuclear fusion reactor

Islamic Republic says its nuclear agency began research on experimental reactor Islamic Republic says its nuclear agency began research on experimental reactor Associated Press share Facebook       Read More »

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Rabbinate provides address for couples whose Judaism is contested

August 30, 2010, 9:52 pm

Marriage registrars appointed to tackle problems faced by couples whose Judaism is under question. Itim: State trying to evade finding appropriate solution to problem Marriage registrars appointed to tackle problems faced by couples whose Judaism is under question. Read More »

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Netanyahu: No one can teach me love of Israel

August 30, 2010, 9:00 pm
Netanyahu: No one can teach me love of Israel

Ahead of direct talks with Palestinians, PM tells fellow Likud members, ‘I hope we’ll find courageous partner like Sadat on other side’ Ahead of direct talks with Palestinians, PM tells fellow Likud members, ‘I hope we’ll find courageous partner like Read More »

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Zoabi to UN: Try pirate Netanyahu in int’l court

August 30, 2010, 8:52 pm

Knesset member will testify before Human Rights Council’s probe investigating flotilla raid, expected to ask that it investigate ‘crimes against humanity Israel is committing in Gaza’ Knesset member will testify before Human Rights Council’s probe Read More »

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Obama, we’re not suckers

August 30, 2010, 8:37 pm
Obama, we’re not suckers

Op-ed: Obama may mortgage America’s future, but we won’t let him do the same to Israel Op-ed: Obama may mortgage America’s future, but we won’t let him do the same to Israel Avi Trengo share This past week, the cat was out of the bag and the American president’s infinite arrogance came bursting forth. Read More »

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Immigrating out of fear

August 30, 2010, 8:30 pm
Immigrating out of fear

In last half year, faced with rising anti-Semitism, increasing number of Turkish Jews immigrating to Israel. Recent attempts made by Istanbul mayor to quell fears have not mitigated concerns. ‘We are afraid,’ says Turkish immigrant In last half year, faced with rising anti-Semitism, increasing number of Turkish Jews immigrating to Israel. Read More »

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Nahal Haredi soldiers charged with abuse

August 30, 2010, 8:18 pm
Nahal Haredi soldiers charged with abuse

Four troops indicted after photos of them posing with bound, blindfolded Palestinian were found on their mobile phones Four troops indicted after photos of them posing with bound, blindfolded Palestinian were found on their mobile phones Hanan Read More »

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Irish groups to buy ship for new Gaza aid flotilla

August 30, 2010, 6:48 pm

Public figures, journalists, activists plan to join flotilla carrying aid to Hamas-ruled territory in second attempt to breach Israeli blockade Public figures, journalists, activists plan to join flotilla carrying aid to Hamas-ruled territory in Read More »

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German banker: I’m man of numbers, not anti-Semite

August 30, 2010, 6:30 pm
German banker: I’m man of numbers, not anti-Semite

Central bank executive Thilo Sarrazin spreads anti-Muslim messages on every stage, but only when he speaks against Jews does political establishment unite against him. Read More »

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Fayyad: PA will be prepared to establish state in a year

August 30, 2010, 5:46 pm
Fayyad: PA will be prepared to establish state in a year

Palestinian PM says second year of his plan will focus on separation of powers, transparency, strengthening rule of law, fighting corruption; calls on public to back necessary measures before establishment of ‘our own state’ Palestinian PM says Read More »

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Assad vows to defend Lebanon

August 30, 2010, 4:14 pm
Assad vows to defend Lebanon

Syrian president meets Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri in Damascus, expresses his determination to maintain Lebanon’s strength, national unity. Read More »

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Netanyahu isn’t a leader

August 30, 2010, 3:24 pm
Netanyahu isn’t a leader

Op-ed: Israel never had a leader like PM Netanyahu, who simply can’t make decisions Op-ed: Israel never had a leader like PM Netanyahu, who simply can’t make decisions Uri Misgav share Since 1977, the Likud has won most elections held in Israel. Read More »

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East Jerusalem man charged with contacting foreign agent

August 30, 2010, 2:58 pm
East Jerusalem man charged with contacting foreign agent

According to indictment, 22-year-old Beit Safafa man contacted Hamas operatives during studies in Cyprus, agreed to gather intelligence on Israeli sites According to indictment, 22-year-old Beit Safafa man contacted Hamas operatives during studies in Read More »

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