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Wednesday May 22, 2013
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'The cost of inaction on Iran is too great,' Prosor warns UN
Israeli envoy to the U.N. Ron Prosor tells Security Council: Every member of the U.N. should lie awake at night thinking about what would happen if Tehran gets a hold of the most dangerous weapon on earth.
 
Dan Margalit | There's no making up for lost time
Pressure on Iran needs to be ramped up now. What good is an embargo that takes effect only in July?
Hezi Sternlicht | Iran sanctions preserve the status quo
When could the EU sanctions on Iran actually lead to war? When they actually have an unwanted impact on oil prices.
 
Yoram Ettinger | A return to Andalusia
The heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the denial of a non-Muslim entity's existence – namely, Israel – on Muslim "holy land."
Dror Eydar | Misguided humanitarianism
Liberals' good intentions are sometimes exposed as irresponsible and disconnected from a deeper understanding of reality.
Dr. Haim Shine | United by a wall
Jerusalem connects everyone. It is a city of peace, especially between Jews; and peace is what we truly need right now.
Yossi Beilin | Afghanistan, NATO and 2014
France's troop withdrawal may hasten an American decision to change its timetable for pulling out of Afghanistan, and that is a good thing.
Report: Azerbaijan foils attempted hit on Israeli ambassador
Security officials in Azerbaijan arrest three men suspected of being sent by Iranian intelligence officials to assassinate Israeli ambassador Michael Lotem • Some reports say a nearby Chabad house was also targeted.
'Egypt-Israel peace treaty to remain as is, at least for now'
In message of reassurance to the West, Muslim Brotherhood leaders say they have no intention of revoking peace treaty with Israel, although they will review it • Egypt celebrates one year since beginning of historic revolution which ousted Hosni Mubarak.
Israel jails Hamas parliament speaker for 6 months
Military court places Hamas member Aziz Dweik in administrative detention for six months on suspicion of involvement in terror activities • Palestinian sources: His arrest was intended to prevent Hamas-Fatah reconciliation efforts.
'We've barely scratched surface of Israeli-Chinese relations,' PM says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends special ceremony marking 20 years of Israel-China relations, says, "I have no doubt we'll see a dramatic expansion of ties" • Government figures estimate bilateral trade with China in 2011 totalled $8 billion.
IDF introduces new regulations to prevent soldier abductions
Among the new rules, soldiers entering West Bank must report to commanders, and at least four soldiers must go on any mission • We are taking precautions but soldiers also have a responsibility, says senior officer.
Woman attacked by ultra-Orthodox mob in Beit Shemesh
Natali Mashiach, 26, was attacked by a mob of ultra-Orthodox men in Beit Shemesh after trying to hang posters in their neighborhood • She was spat upon and hit by stones before police arrived and arrested several suspects.
'Israel-Palestinian talks must turn into genuine negotiations'
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, currently on a three-day visit to the region, says she hopes to "keep things moving" in informal talks being held between Israeli, Palestinian negotiators in Amman.
Gulf states tell 55 monitors to leave Syria immediately
Officials say bloodshed in beleaguered country will continue despite their efforts to resolve the crisis • Arab League secretary-general considers recalling all monitors from Syria and turning to the U.N. Security Council.
Peres to lead Israeli athletic delegation in 2012 Olympics
Israeli Olympic Committee selects President Shimon Peres to lead country's athletic delegation at the summer Olympic games in London • President tours Olympic Experience Museum in Tel Aviv and meets champion athletes.
Israeli film 'Footnote' to tread Oscar red carpet
Israeli director Joseph Cedar will make his second trip to the Academy Awards with his movie "Footnote" • The nomination marks the 10th time an Israeli film has been up for Best Foreign Language Film • Cedar: I feel like the luckiest guy.