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'Syria likely to retaliate if Israel attacks Iran,' Dagan says
In first TV interview since his retirement, former Mossad chief says Israel should not rush into military action against Iran, warns that attack could drag Israel into a regional war with Iran, Syria, Hezbollah and Hamas.
 
Dan Margalit | By way of deception
Meir Dagan has broken all the rules of conduct set forth by his predecessors at the helm of the Mossad. He feels he has the same rights as any other citizen in the state. But does he?
 
Haim Shine | An existential battle
While the government faces no real opposition, a new opposition to the state has formed.
Yossi Beilin | South Africa's media crackdown
Critics say a new "secrecy bill" is meant to provide cover for governmental corruption.
Dore Gold | No longer the Brotherhood's keeper
The Saudi leadership's once-strong alliance with the Muslim Brotherhood is falling apart.
Richard Baehr | How dare you be Jewish...
...and not vote for Obama? Here's why not.
Elliott Abrams | Nasrallah backs down
With Assad in trouble in Syria, the Hezbollah leader finds himself on shakier ground.
Beinisch slams politicians' campaign to undermine courts
Supreme Court President Dorit Beinisch accuses politicians of campaign of "deceit, poison and incitement" against legal system • Beinisch disputes assertion that Supreme Court judges are "elitists" • MK Levin: She will not deter us.
Dan Margalit | Bench warmers
Two names stand out among the current crop of Supreme Court nominees: Menachem Mazuz and George Karra.
Senate unanimously approves sanctions on Iran's Central Bank
U.S. lawmakers vote to amend defense bill against financial institutions that do business with Iran's Central Bank • EU passes new round of sanctions against Iran, but no agreement on oil embargo • Barak: Israel retains military option as a “last resort.”
Boaz Bismuth | Money talks, oil walks
Greece and Italy, good friends of Israel's, don't support oil sanctions on Iran because they would destroy their economies.
UK lawmaker draws fire for saying British envoy has 'Zionist bias'
Labor legislator Paul Flynn tells a parliamentary committee that constituents have complained about Ambassador Matthew Gould, saying he serves "the interests of the Israeli government" • Fellow lawmakers condemn Flynn.
'German intelligence destroyed files of former Nazi SS members'
Historians appointed to look into Nazi roots of BND, Germany's intelligence agency, find that in 2007, BND destroyed files of 250 of its employees who "held significant positions in the SS," and some of whom were investigated for possible war crimes.
Justice delayed?
In Israel's early years, only wealthy, able-bodied Tunisians were permitted to immigrate. Later, when the gates were opened for all, Tunisian Jews discovered they were ineligible for Holocaust survivor stipends. Now they are attempting to correct this.
Playing politics
The government is stable. There are no signs of a crisis. The skies are clear and there are no early election clouds. But suddenly, a siren – a false alarm – has been sounded.
All eyes are on Cairo
As Israel eagerly awaits the results of Egypt's election, it prepares for any possible scenario • Netanyahu has hinted that plans to cut the defense budget could be scrapped • While the votes are tallied in Cairo, ties with Jordan are warming up.
This woman's army
At first glance, it's hard to connect the tall, blonde beauty with a helicopter gunship. But when Maj. Maya enters “her” Cobra and starts the ignition, it looks like the most natural thing in the world. A rare interview with a rare breed of warrior.
The author and the shadows
Paul Auster is concerned with the despair of young Americans, "but encouraged by the wave of protests" • He's a Zionist, "but fearful of the fanatic institutions in Israel" • The author sat down with our reporter for a conversation full of solitude.
Will Katsav be allowed to serve out prison term under house arrest?
MKs work to introduce legislation allowing convicted former president to serve out prison term under house arrest on grounds that he may be mistreated by fellow inmates whom he refused to pardon while in office • Katsav set to enter prison on Dec. 7.
Report: Iran plotted attacks on US military bases in Germany
German businessman suspected of spying for Iran • The Bild: Iran to execute a preemptive strike on U.S. Air Force bases in Germany if U.S. strike on nuclear facilities is imminent • German foreign minister: Revelations are severe.
Artillery drill mishap resulted from human error, IDF finds
During this week's exercise, which simulated a combat situation involving several army corps, two artillery shells landed dangerously close to a group of officers and cadets, in full view of Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz.
Fresh protest planned as Egypt awaits election results
Protesters plan a rally to remember 42 people killed in clashes with police last month • First-round results were expected Thursday, but some constituencies did not finish tallying votes • Islamists set to take about 60 percent of parliamentary seats.
US moves to supply 'bunker buster' bombs to UAE
United Arab Emirates lies across gulf from Iran • Bombs are designed to smash hardened targets • Iran is widely suspected of seeking to develop nuclear arms through a program that Tehran says is for peaceful power generation only.
As casualties reach 4,000, UN declares Syria uprising a civil war
22 people killed on Thursday • Increasing number of soldiers defecting from the army to fight regime • "Free Syrian Army," a group of defectors, has emerged as the most visible armed challenge to Assad.
Red Hot Chili Peppers to finally 'give it away now' in Israel
The legendary rock band is scheduled to preform in Tel Aviv in September 2012 • Group previously canceled a tour stop back in 2001 following a wave of terror attacks • Ticket prices will start at NIS 320.
Police probing vandalism in Kosovo Jewish cemetery
Swastikas sprayed on dozens of tombstones in a Jewish cemetery recently restored by American and Kosovan students • Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci condemns the vandalism, calls it a "cowardly act."
Adelsons announce $5 million gift to Taglit-Birthright
2,000 additional young Jewish adults will now be able to visit Israel this winter thanks to the gift • Taglit-Birthright hopes to bring one in two Jewish young adults to Israel within the next decade.