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Thursday May 23, 2013
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'Assad will bear consequences of Syrian escalation on Golan'
In wake of confirmation that Syrian army deliberately fired at Israeli troops, IDF chief says Assad will "bear the consequences" of further escalation • For second time this week, Syrian state media accuse Israel of sending weapons to rebel fighters.
 
Dr. Gabi Avital | S-300 deal not necessarily a tiebreaker
The final word about the Russian-Syrian arms deal has not been spoken, especially if Israel can counter the threat.
Dan Margalit | Assad is playing with fire
If Damascus instructed its army to fire at an IDF vehicle, this would be seen as a dangerous provocation.
Dror Eydar | Baying for blood
Netanyahu's venomous critics aren't looking for better government. They want the prime minister's head on a platter.
New bill seeks equal division of Kotel plaza between men, women
MK Aliza Lavie says current situation, in which the men's section at the holy site is three times bigger than the women's, must change • Bill presented as controversy over Women of the Wall's demand to hold egalitarian services at the site grows.
UK, US struggle to convince EU to list Hezbollah as terrorist group
Britain asks EU to put Hezbollah's military arm on its list of terrorist organizations, but it is unlikely all member states will support the proposal, achieve the required unanimity • In Europe, only the Netherlands lists Hezbollah as a terrorist group.
Public Security Ministry eyes stricter gun laws
Minister Aharonovitch orders gun laws review in bid to stop civilians who obtained permits through their jobs from taking guns home • Ministry explores replacing school guards' guns with pepper spray • State comptroller to review gun licensing protocols.
Dr. Aviad Hacohen | Dangerously close to anarchy
To what degree are we, as a society, responsible for the bloodshed that is becoming ever more prevalent in our streets?
Soldier killed during mine clearing exercise on Golan Heights
An anti-tank mine not meant to explode with less than 120 kilograms (265 pounds) of weight detonates unexpectedly • Family of deceased soldier says the shock is "absolute" • IDF officer says accident occurred in a field where mines are clearly marked.
Is Gush Etzion in Palestine? Google seems to think so
Resident of Gush Etzion settlement calls Google's apparent decision to redirect its areas' web users to Palestinian handle "simply outrageous" • Rights group: It's unfortunate Google says Judea and Samaria residents belong to the Palestinian Authority.
Warsaw ghetto insurgent Baruch Spiegel dies at 93
Spiegel, one of the last remaining survivors of the 1943 Warsaw ghetto revolt died at his home in Montreal • "He was an ordinary guy forced by circumstances to do things that were out of character," his son says.
Suspected Galilee cult leader 'abused children for decade'
Munib Farhat, 56, suspected of imposing strict disciplinary code on 11 adults, 25 children • Cult leader allegedly forced parents to beat their children, withhold food and smear them with fecal matter • Affair exposed after woman files police complaint.
Beersheba bank shooting hero dragged to hospital in handcuffs
Omar Walid saved the life of Remo Vaknin by lying on top of him, and tried to save his friend, who lost his life. Still, police brought him to the Soroka hospital in handcuffs suspecting complicity • Details emerge about the killer.
Rights group seeks disciplinary action against 'racist' Safed rabbi
Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu once urged Jewish homeowners not to rent apartments to non-Jews, reportedly said that driving Arabs out of Jewish neighborhoods was "part of our strategy" • Criminal probe against rabbi was closed without proceedings.