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In historic move, High Court annuls controversial Tal Law
Judges headed by outgoing Chief Justice Dorit Beinisch rule that law exempting ultra-Orthodox men from army service is unconstitutional • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: New law will be drafted to equally divide the burden of army service.
 
Dan Margalit | Vindication for average Israelis
On Tuesday night, when the High Court read out its verdict on the Tal Law, the average Israeli finally felt he might cease to be what he despises above all else: a sucker.
Dr. Aviad Hacohen | A just ruling, but not a wise one
There is a high probability that the Tal Law ruling will result in the opposite of what it intended: many ultra-Orthodox Israelis may now grow even more insular.
 
Daniel Pipes | Complex numbers
In contrast to all other refugee populations, which diminish in number as people settle down or die, the Palestine refugee population has grown over time.
David Keyes | Jordan's 'moderate' regime
King Abdullah II has a lot to answer for these days. He cannot be an ally in peace and also a host to the greatest enemies of peace.
Elad Yana | Why argue about Shabbat buses?
We’ve all gotten along until today, but now a change in Tel Aviv’s status quo is on the table. Just like in any other war – there are no real winners in this debate.
Mati Shemoelof | Shabbat buses: Social, ethical, useful
When it comes to public transportation on Shabbat, everyone is talking about the status quo, but no one is talking about justice.
Haim Shine | The Jewish people's insurance policy
Israeli men and women who are willing to live a life of poverty and material want for the sake of Torah study have been not lauded, but rather showered with contempt.
Religious politicians reel at annulment of Tal Law
Shas party leader Eli Yishai scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to discuss the ramifications of the failed Tal Law, which exempts ultra-Orthodox from military service.
Roey Lachmanovitz | Haredi leaders, this is your chance
The cooperation of haredi leadership, and even an initiative on its part, would lead to a broader discussion on the Tal Law. That might require great effort, but it would lift the pall of anti-haredi sentiment from Israeli society.
Iran visit yields no breakthrough, says UN nuclear watchdog
IAEA Director-General Yukio Amano says, “It is disappointing that Iran did not accept our request to visit Parchin,” a key military site near Tehran • Iran vows pre-emptive strikes to “protect our national interests.”
Ronen Cohen | Is Iran rational?
Gen. Martin Dempsey is correct when he says that Iran is a rational actor. Iran is very rational. In its own view.
Suspected Iranian terror ring busted in Azerbaijan
According to local authorities, group was gathering intelligence and had acquired a large number of weapons and explosives • In foiled plot, Iran allegedly hired Azeri underworld thug to kill two teachers at Jewish day school in Baku.
Prosor warns: Hezbollah trying to plant sleeper cells in West Africa
During U.N. Security Council debate on peace and security in Africa, Israeli Ambassador to U.N. Ron Prosor says Lebanon-based terrorist group is freely smuggling weapons, drugs, money through West Africa.
Fallout from Eshel affair shakes up Prime Minister’s Office
National Information Directorate head Yoaz Hendel poised to quit following harsh rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu • Hendel instigated the Natan Eshel sexual harassment affair when he and two other PMO officials raised suspicions.
Mati Tuchfeld | A good relationship is built on trust
Netanyahu should have been the first to learn of the Eshel affair, and he certainly should not have found out about it from the media.
Khader Adnan calls off hunger strike upon news of release
State decides that Islamic Jihad activist who was on a 66-day hunger strike will be released in April • Adnan was arrested for his ties to a terrorist group • Palestinians celebrate his release in West Bank • MK Danny Danon: Israel caved in to terrorism.
Jordan’s king blames Israel for deadlocked peace talks
In a meeting with U.S. Jewish leaders, King Abdullah II says he is concerned by Israel’s “unilateral policies” • Jordan last month hosted latest rounds of peace talks between Israel and Palestinians.
Obama to address annual AIPAC conference in March
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also expected to appear at the conference and to meet with U.S. president • Obama’s attendance at the conference comes as international community is concerned that Israel could attack Iran.
Beinisch ‘regrets’ distress Supreme Court judge endured
Outgoing Supreme Court president says Judge Noam Sohlberg was unfairly criticized for living beyond Green Line • Newly appointed Judge Zvi Zylbertal: “Beinisch is a courageous and enlightened leader who safely steered the court” during tumultuous times.
Strauss-Kahn questioned in connection to prostitution ring
Dominique Strauss-Kahn questioned over an organization that ran prostitution service in France • Prostitution is legal, but pimping is not • Strauss-Kahn’s lawyer: He had no way of knowing that women he met at orgies were prostitutes.
At least 100 reported killed in Syria as Red Cross seeks cease-fires
Washington preparing a “Friends of Syria” meeting of Western and Arab states opposing President Bashar al-Assad • Two Western journalists killed during shelling in Homs • Red Cross aims to bring "life-saving" aid into the country.
Elliott Abrams | What next on Syria?
Speeches and sanctions have not helped defend the people of Syria against Assad’s bullets. The fall of the regime should be a U.S. policy goal.
Afghan protests over Koran burning leave 26 wounded
American Embassy staff in lockdown as thousands express fury over burning of Islamic holy book • Two shooting episodes occur at protests in at least four parts of Kabul • Twenty-one people, including police chief, are wounded.

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