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Friday May 24, 2013
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IDF warns of 'painful' Gaza incursion if terror continues
Chief of General Staff, commander of Southern Brigade say another Gaza operation could be around the corner • Active duty brigades have already begun carrying out drills in preparation for a possible operation.
 
Elliott Abrams | What would a Hamas-Fatah deal mean?
Hamas may be willing to stop terror for a while, but ultimately its goal is to destroy Israel.
 
Dan Margalit | Challenge the ultra-Orthodox
After the demonstrations, Beit Shemesh went right back to discriminating against women.
Dr. Haim Shine | Bible values
The wonder of Israel's ability to survive can be found in the Bible – the root of our existence.
Dr. Ephraim Kam | Iraq War – a balance sheet
How will the U.S. occupation of Iraq be perceived down the line? Depends on how you look at it.
Yaakov Ahimeir | Iowa who?
The winner of these caucuses may not even be Iowa's official nominee to run against Obama!
Eran Bar-Tal | Behind the myth of job security...
...lies the belief that we could achieve full employment if bosses were not tempted to dismiss workers.
US to sell F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in $30 billion deal
Agreement boosts Saudi Arabia's military strength at a time when the Obama administration is looking to counter Iranian threats in the region • U.S. officials reassure Congress that Israel's military edge won't be undercut by the sale.
'Extreme negligence' blamed for costly Iron Dome mishap
Twenty Iron Dome interceptor missiles fall 4 meters (13 feet) off launchers during routine maintenance exercise • Missiles likely irreparably damaged, costing around $1,000,000 • Defense official says soldiers failed to follow strict safety guidelines.
Attorney-general eyes legal battle plan against extremists
Attorney-General Yehuda Weinstein moves to improve law enforcement against religious extremists who harass women • Doron Matalon, the female soldier cursed by a Haredi man: "I told him I am protecting him as well."
PA magazine that glorified Hitler now promotes elimination of Israel
Zayzafuna, a magazine for Palestinian youngsters, had its UNESCO funding pulled last month after it published an essay glorifying Hitler • This month, Zayzafuna publishes two full-color maps of "Palestine" with Israel completely eliminated.
Israel, US discuss triggers for potential strike against Iran
According to the Daily Beast, soil samples collected at nuclear sites prove that Iran is more advanced in its uranium enrichment than the U.S. has publicly said • U.S. and Israel reportedly drawing red lines beyond which a military strike is justified.
Ron Paul is 'the most pro-Israel candidate in this race,' says rep
A spokesman for the Republican presidential candidate defends his record on Israel after ex-aide says Paul feels "Israel is more trouble than it is worth" • Paul recently drew fire for racist messages published under his name.
'Tzohar Law' passes in preliminary Knesset reading
Bill initator MK Faina Kirshenbaum says proposed legislation is "a revolution with respect to marriage in Israel" • Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu inadvertently voted against bill • Tzohar chairman hopes bill will pass quickly.
US Congress frees $40 million for Palestinians
The money is administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development and "has been vital to establishing and strengthening the foundations necessary for a future Palestinian state," State Department says.
Government, settlers make deal to save Ramat Gilad outpost
Settlers agree to relocate nine structures from private Palestinian land to land recognized as state-owned • In exchange, government agrees to authorize Ramat Gilad as neighborhood within Karnei Shomron Regional Council.
Police arrest 6 rightists in connection to break-in at IDF base
Police say six, including one minor, were not actively involved in vandalizing army base, assaulting commander earlier this month • "The police don't have any leads so they're widening their search in delusional directions," says one right-wing activist.
Report indicates widespread fraud in Russian elections
Opposition groups have long alleged that parliamentary elections on Dec. 4 were marred by fraud • Wall Street Journal conducts comprehensive survey of election results from nearly 100,000 voting precincts • Analysis suggest "broad ballot-stuffing."
Boaz Bismuth | There's no stopping Putin
The sign from a recent protest reading, "Goodbye, Putin," will just have to wait.
Amid bloodshed in Syria, Hamas begins abandoning its HQ
Hamas pulls many of its lower-level cadres from Damascus headquarters, makes contingency plans to move leadership to locations across the Middle East • Group has been based in Damascus for more than a decade • Khaled Mashaal is set to go to Qatar.
Assad hides the tanks, observers deny massacre
Syrians opposed to President Bashar Assad and his regime say Arab League monitors were fooled by withdrawal of military forces from areas they visited • Arab League delegation head says he saw "nothing frightening" on his first trip to Homs.
On Christmas, Egypt's Islamists say 'bah, humbug'
Al-Nour, one of the most hard-line parties in Egypt, tells its followers not to send Christmas greetings to Christians • The group won a surprisingly strong 20 percent of the vote so far in Egypt's staggered elections.
Iran: US has placed aircraft carrier in strategic Strait of Hormuz
U.S. government and defense officials respond to Iran's threat to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz • U.S. navy spokeswoman: The U.S. navy is always ready to counter malevolent actions to ensure freedom of navigation.
Turkish air force hits suspected Kurdish rebels
Turkey kills at least 20 people • Turkish military will not confirm if attack occurred in Turkey, Iraq, or on both sides of border • This year Turkey's air force has launched dozens of air raids on suspected rebel bases and other targets.
Researchers believe Stuxnet virus has at least four cousins
Stuxnet did significant damage to Iran's nuclear program last year • Security experts widely believe that the U.S. and Israel were behind Stuxnet, though the two nations have officially declined to comment on the matter.