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Sunday May 19, 2013
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Iran strike wouldn't 'achieve Israel’s long-term objectives’
U.S. Army chief Gen. Martin Dempsey calls Israeli attack to forestall Iran’s nuclear program “not prudent” • U.S. national security adviser in Israel to discuss Iran with Prime Minister Netanyahu • Defense Minister Barak calls for "crippling sanctions."
 
Boaz Bismuth | Dempsey’s logic
As far as the U.S. Army chief is concerned, the Iranian regime is “rational” but attacking it would not "be prudent."
 
Elliott Abrams | Playing down the Iranian threat
How is it possible to say Iran is “unlikely” to “intentionally provoke” a conflict with the U.S. if it is willing to plot an act of terrorism in Washington?
Dan Margalit | Trying to embarrass Israel
Islamic Jihad member Khader Adnan stopped eating to force Israel to quit a key aspect of its war on terror – administrative arrests.
Rabbi Yuval Cherlow | A monument to corruption
Amid Jerusalem’s lofty heights stands Holyland – a site whose arrogance and condescension remind us of the ugliness of government depravity and corruption.
Revolutionary Guard begins drill as Iranian warships dock in Syria
Exercise is latest in series of moves by Iran to upgrade its defenses against possible external threats • Iranian navy chief: Ships bring a message of peace and friendship to nations in the region, but are also a show of Iranian strength.
Israelis around the world cautioned to be on high alert
Counterterrorism Bureau calls on Israelis to act cautiously, be aware of suspicious objects, turn down small objects from strangers, and comply with security instructions • Special security alerts issued for Thailand and the Sinai Peninsula.
Violence in south escalates as IDF, Gaza terrorists exchange fire
Several rockets fired from Gaza explode in open ground in southern Israel, no injuries or damage reported • Terrorists also fire anti-tank missile at IDF force patrolling border; no injuries • Soldiers respond with tank fire.
Bank Hapoalim likely hacked by trained, government-backed spies
Israel Security Agency called in after virus, likely Iranian, infiltrates all the security measures of Israel’s second-largest bank • Israel’s banks on high alert in anticipation of additional cyberattacks • Virus was planted in PowerPoint presentation.
‘Turkey won't share NATO intelligence with Israel’
NATO radar system stationed in eastern Turkey is to be used only by NATO allies, says Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, following reports that Israel and the U.S. conducted a joint missile test using data gathered by the early warning system.
Europe to Israel: Save Adnan’s life
Khader Adnan has waged a hunger strike for 63 days and counting to protest his administrative detention, used by Israel to jail suspected security threats without trial or formal charges • EU foreign policy chief says she is monitoring the case.
Israeli Arabs protest against Assad, urge him to leave
Chanting “Let the people live,” demonstrators in the northern town of Kafr Kanna set fire to posters of the Syrian president • Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Ron Prosor calls on international community to push Assad from power.
Israel recruits diverse delegates to counter Apartheid Week
Eighty Israelis, including actor Aki Avni, national security experts, new immigrants, Arab Israelis and settlers set to depart for 20 countries this week to speak with students and journalists, and present the Israeli point of view.
India terror victim back in Israel: Thank you for bringing me home
Wife of Israeli diplomat who underwent surgery to remove shrapnel from her spine transferred directly to Ichilov Hospital upon landing • Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomes Tal Koren-Yehoshua back: “The people of Israel are grateful you survived."
PMO bureau chief to resign in sexual harassment plea deal
Plea agreement that ends investigation into misconduct by Natan Eshel will see the prime minister’s bureau chief confess to pursuing an inappropriate relationship, embarrassing his subordinate and violating her privacy.
Free Hebrew classes for immigrants set to close March 15
Jewish Agency pulls funding for ulpanim – intensive Hebrew-language classes for immigrants – including classrooms and school supplies, potentially leaving thousands of new immigrants with nowhere to learn Hebrew upon arriving in Israel.
Egypt sets NGO trial date, escalating rift with US
The investigation into pro-democracy and rights groups fits into the wider campaign in Egypt against alleged foreign influence • Defendants are being charged with founding and managing offices of international organizations without Egyptian licenses.
Syrians call for ‘Day of Defiance’ following weekend violence
Syrian security forces fire live rounds and tear gas at thousands of people marching in a funeral procession on Saturday, killing at least one • U.S. drones monitoring violence in Syria, NBC reports.
NYPD monitoring of Muslims more rampant than believed
The Associated Press has revealed secret programs New York police built with help from the CIA to monitor Muslims where they eat, shop and worship • Police focus on student groups because they attract young Muslim men.
Charlie Chaplin: Jew? Gypsy? Communist?
Newly released MI5 documents reveal that the silent film star’s claim that he was born in London cannot be proven • Speculation about the actor’s origin suggest his real name could have been Israel Thornstein, and that he was French or perhaps Russian.
Chabad breaks the ice with mission to Antarctica
Meir Alfasi, a Chabad emissary, journeyed to Antarctica to print and disseminate his movement’s religious book • With bread, fruit and vegetables in his backpack, he went where no Chabad emissary has gone before.