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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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The day after Assad

February 2, 2012, 2:50 am
The day after Assad

Op-ed: CNN correspondent Nic Robertson offers a rare look inside turbulent Syria Op-ed: CNN correspondent Nic Robertson offers a rare look inside turbulent Syria Nic Robertson Tweet It wasn’t until I left Assad ‘s rule. Read More »

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Palestinians escort lost soldier out of village

February 2, 2012, 2:40 am
Palestinians escort lost soldier out of village

Combatant loses sight of fellow soldiers during routine operational activity near Ramallah, later returns unharmed. IDF launched inquiry Combatant loses sight of fellow soldiers during routine operational activity near Ramallah, later returns unharmed. Read More »

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Gantz: Iran atom program must be disrupted

February 1, 2012, 11:50 pm
Gantz: Iran atom program must be disrupted

IDF chief says international community must take ‘determined action’ to compel Iran to abandon nuclear arms ambitions IDF chief says international community must take ‘determined action’ to compel Iran to abandon nuclear arms ambitions Yoav Zitun Read More »

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Gaza rocket barrage: 7 Qassams hit south

February 1, 2012, 10:30 pm
Gaza rocket barrage: 7 Qassams hit south

Palestinians fire seven Qassam rockets at Israel which explode in open areas in Shaar Hanegev Council; no injuries Palestinians fire seven Qassam rockets at Israel which explode in open areas in Shaar Hanegev Council; no injuries Shmulik Hadad Latest Update: 02.01. Read More »

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Germany upgrades Palestinian diplomatic status

February 1, 2012, 10:00 pm
Germany upgrades Palestinian diplomatic status

Palestinian delegation in Berlin upgraded to mission headed by ambassador Palestinian delegation in Berlin upgraded to mission headed by ambassador Associated Press Tweet Ireland . It was seen as a boost to the Palestinian quest for international recognition. Read More »

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MKs urge Sarkozy to extradite Zeituni’s killers

February 1, 2012, 9:48 pm
MKs urge Sarkozy to extradite Zeituni’s killers

Seventy Knesset members sign letter calling on French president to overcome legal obstacles, turn over French citizens who ran over Israeli woman Seventy Knesset members sign letter calling on French president to overcome legal obstacles, turn over Read More »

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Former haredi troops demand to report for reserve duty

February 1, 2012, 9:00 pm
Former haredi troops demand to report for reserve duty

Dozens of ultra-Orthodox youths claim IDF refuses to call them in for reserve service, despite pleas Dozens of ultra-Orthodox youths claim IDF refuses to call them in for reserve service, despite pleas Yoav Zitun Tweet A group of religious former Netzach Yehuda Battalion, claimed that the IDF refuses to call them in for reserve duty. Read More »

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Rabbis work to verify Jewish status

February 1, 2012, 8:00 pm
Rabbis work to verify Jewish status

Experiencing trouble proving that you’re Jewish? Shorashim center moves heaven and earth in bid to help people whose religion is questioned by Rabbinate. Read More »

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Education minister: All school students should visit Hebron

February 1, 2012, 7:40 pm
Education minister: All school students should visit Hebron

Gideon Sa’ar announces plan to expand pilot program that will have school children visit Hebron, Cave of Patriarchs Gideon Sa’ar announces plan to expand pilot program that will have school children visit Hebron, Cave of Patriarchs Tomer Velmer Tweet Read More »

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The Judeo-Christian divide

February 1, 2012, 7:20 pm
The Judeo-Christian divide

Op-ed: The road to true Christian-Jewish reconciliation starts with Christian repentance Op-ed: The road to true Christian-Jewish reconciliation starts with Christian repentance Dan Calic Tweet One of the most difficult issues for Christians and Jews to navigate is how to relate to each other while the proverbial 800 pound gorilla is in the room. Read More »

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Netanyahu keeping mum on harassment affair

February 1, 2012, 6:30 pm
Netanyahu keeping mum on harassment affair

Prime minister says he has taken vow of silence in relation to harassment allegations involving his bureau chief Natan Eshel Prime minister says he has taken vow of silence in relation to harassment allegations involving his bureau chief Natan Eshel Read More »

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Twins abuse case: Infant’s death caused by cranial trauma

February 1, 2012, 4:52 pm
Twins abuse case: Infant’s death caused by cranial trauma

Initial post mortem findings concludes four-month old boy death was result of multiple cranial fractures Initial post mortem findings concludes four-month old boy death was result of multiple cranial fractures Gilad Morag Tweet The Tel Aviv Read More »

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YouTube deletes Shoah denial cartoons

February 1, 2012, 3:44 pm

Following protests from Simon Wiesenthal Center, video sharing website removes series of 10 animated anti-Semitic clips which mock six million victims of World War II Nazi genocide Following protests from Simon Wiesenthal Center, video sharing Read More »

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Report: Israel well prepared for cyber war

February 1, 2012, 3:36 pm
Report: Israel well prepared for cyber war

According to SDA-McAfee report, Jewish state experiences 1,000 cyber attacks per minute, but is most prepared to defend itself and deal with them. Read More »

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Praise for Itamar massacre desecrates tombstones

February 1, 2012, 2:40 pm
Praise for Itamar massacre desecrates tombstones

Abusive slogans in Arabic praising Fogel family murderers Hakim and Amjad Awad discovered by worshippers visiting tombstones of 70 elders near Palestinian town of Awarta Abusive slogans in Arabic praising Fogel family murderers Hakim and Amjad Awad Read More »

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Feiglin: I’ve cracked Likud’s DNA

February 1, 2012, 12:12 pm
Feiglin: I’ve cracked Likud’s DNA

A day after losing Likud primary to Prime Minister Netanyahu, head of the Jewish Leadership faction says he landed great achievement, managed to reach wide circle of Likud voters A day after losing Likud primary to Prime Minister Netanyahu, head of Read More »

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