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Sunday May 26, 2013
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US sends top soldier to Israel over Iran strike concerns
As Gen. Martin Dempsey visits, Washington stresses sanctions against Iran are working, but that U.S. military "fully prepared" to deal with Iranian threats • IAEA chief: Iranian activities point to plans to develop atomic bomb.
 
Reuters and Israel Hayom Staff | Analysis: Not-so-covert Iran war buys time but raises tension
Israel and its main allies are on common ground on much when it comes to Iran. Israel, the U.S. and Britain have all made clear that they view covert operations as a sensible alternative to conventional military action.
 
Richard Baehr | Iran and Obama’s oil problem
Regrettably for the White House, both Iran and Israel may have timelines other than the U.S. election calendar.
Prof. Abraham Ben-Zvi | Romney's crucible
Romney's expected victory in South Carolina may effectively render the remaining contests inconsequential.
Mati Tuchfeld | The war in Kadima
The battle for party leadership will be a bloody one this time.
Daniel Pipes | Ending the Palestinian 'Right of Return'
The state of Israel has every right to maintain and protect its Jewish character.
Isi Leibler | Obama is no Churchill
Every effort should be made to convince Americans of the folly of appeasing radical Islamic groups.
With paratrooper drill, IDF revives old operational option
IDF conducts one of the largest paratrooper brigade training exercises in over 15 years • Paratrooper Brigade Commander Col. Amir Baram: This is an extremely complicated operation testing the IDF paratroopers' unique capability.
'We will not make the same mistakes made in Lebanon, Gaza'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visiting the Netherlands, calls on Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas not to abandon peace process • PM addresses Jewish community at historic Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam.
Six settlers, three policemen hurt in dismantling of illegal outpost
Violent clashes break out between police, settlers after security forces begin demolition of illegal outpost near Jericho • Police reportedly fire tear gas, use batons after settlers throw stones, burn tires.
'Nothing greater than martyrdom to release Palestinian land'
Israeli-Arab MK Ahmad Tibi: "The Israelis connected the death of martyrs to that of terrorists. They do not differentiate between a martyr who died defending his land from occupation and a murderous terrorist who was instructed to kill."
Bus driver suspended over racist remarks to Ethiopian children
Hatred against Ethiopian Israelis reaches new low • Bus driver in Jerusalem ridicules Ethiopian children, calls them "smelly" • Daniella, 22: "I guess the color black isn't easy on Israelis' eyes."
Livni caves to pressure, Kadima primaries confirmed
Kadima MKs Tzipi Livni, Shaul Mofaz and Avi Dichter vie for party leadership • Incumbent Livni tries to hold on to her position after being accused of weak leadership • Some speculate Kadima will split no matter which candidate wins.
Dan Margalit | The big loser with nothing to lose
Tzipi Livni has squandered a considerable portion of Kadima's power and now has nothing to lose as she readies herself for the battles that await her.
Iran says in touch with powers on new talks, US denies
EU is preparing to intensify sanctions against Iran with an embargo on its economically vital oil exports • Washington denies there are new discussions underway about resuming talks, but declines to comment on whether Obama has sent a letter to Tehran.
Rivlin forced to enter Irish Parliament through back door
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block Knesset speaker's entrance in Ireland • Rivlin asks to speak with demonstrators directly but security personnel do not allow him.
Sammy Revel | Dear Europe, Israel isn't the problem
Assurance of Israel's existence, recognition and promotion of peace and direct contact are part of the solution leading to a stable, prosperous and safer Middle East.
Muslim Brotherhood mixes pragmatism, ideology on Israel
Brotherhood officials have assured the United States that they will abide by the 32-year-old Camp David accords, a major concern for the U.S., which considers the deal a cornerstone of stability in the region.
Morton A. Klein | US should not engage Muslim Brotherhood
It is inexcusable to claim extremists are moderates while assisting them into taking power. Yet Obama is doing just that.
Report: 66 percent increase in exclusion of women in 2011
Israel Religious Action Center report says women are excluded on buses, in cemeteries and at medical centers • Supreme Court justices propose adding women to judicial selection panel that appoints religious court judges, immediately .
Deputy PM apologizes to bereaved families for offensive comments
Eli Yishai apologizes for, but does not retract, remark that Israel lost the Second Lebanon War due to lack of faith • Yishai claims his words were distorted • Parents who lost children in the war refuse to accept his apology.
Bill proposes divorce rulings processed within two months
Rabbi Dichovsky, director of the Rabbinic Courts: "It should not take more than one month from the ruling to grant the divorce, to the divorce itself and finally receiving the Get."
Israeli hackers reveal credit cards of 4,800 Arabs
The tit-for-tat cyberwar erupted two weeks ago when a Saudi hacker calling himself 0xOmar claimed to have leaked the information of roughly 400,000 Israeli credit card accounts, allegedly gleaned from commercial websites.
PM seeks gradual IDF enlistment for two-thirds of haredim
Netanyahu working on compromise to Tal Law that would have army enlistment rates for ultra-Orthodox communities almost at par with secular levels in the long run, but also extends the controversial blanket exemption by one year.
It's official: Israelis pay more for basic goods
Consumer products generally more expensive for Israeli households than in other OECD nations, due to lack of competition, tariffs and strong shekel, although report does not factor in newly introduced reforms.
Radioactive material said to be stolen from Egypt plant
Power plant staff have refused to go to the site due to the deteriorating security situation in the area • The government has alerted security authorities and asked that specialized teams help in the search for the stolen material.
US lawmaker urges Jordan to appoint Israel ambassador
Ileana Ros-Lehiten, head of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, meets with Jordan's King Abdullah in Washington • Jordan has yet to name a replacement for the former ambassador to Israel, who left office more than 18 months ago.
Book review: 'Ben-Gurion, a Political Life,' by Shimon Peres
If Israel’s first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, were prime minister now, he would cut a very incongruous, confused figure amongst all the bling and bang of our current politicians.
Israeli film 'Footnote' shortlisted for Oscar nomination
Joseph Cedar's drama about Israeli academic life makes list of nine finalists for Academy Award nomination • "Footnote" took the screenplay prize at Cannes • Other films in the running include Iranian "A Separation."