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Friday May 24, 2013
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Israel to US: Challenge Iran to end nuclear program at once
Israel delivers strongly worded message to U.S., following comments advising against attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities • Iran says it will take preemptive action if its national interests are endangered.
 
Aharon Lapidot | Yes, the IAF can
While The New York Times analysis on obstacles to an Israeli strike on Iran makes for adequate journalism, its calculations are too simplistic.
 
Yoram Ettinger | Sanctions against Iran are not an option
The only effective way to prevent Iran’s nuclearization and its devastating costs is to preempt.
Elliott Abrams | The Baha’i and Egypt’s future
The Baha’i are proverbial canaries in the coal mine for gauging Egypt's progress.
Isi Leibler | Beinart’s misread of Zionism and US Jewry
“Liberals” who feel alienated from Israel are running against the grain of grassroots American Jews.
Dror Eydar | Today’s sociopolitical discourse
What will the Left do now that its naive platform has been ripped to shreds by a cruel reality?
Lior Alperovitch | The heir that never was
Our need to search for Hitler’s son stems from fear, but no such heir exists.
Israel thwarts terror attack near border with Egypt
IDF troops pursuing border smugglers come across a powerful explosive device • Bomb disarmed by IDF sappers • MK Israel Hasson calms fears, tells Army Radio that Israel’s border with Egypt is becoming less and less porous with time.
Tel Aviv pushes for public transportation on Shabbat
City Council: Even if Transportation Ministry withholds approval, buses will run at popular recreation sites • Tel Aviv Chief Rabbi Israel Meir Lau says, "This gravely undermines the sanctity of Shabbat, a day of spiritual elevation and family gathering."
High Court set to hear prisoner on 66-day hunger strike
Israel moves up hearing for Islamic Jihad member Khader Adnan, who is protesting his administrative detention • West Bank, Gaza sympathizers demonstrate • As show of support, Palestinian prisoners say they will launch hunger strike on Thursday.
Barak urges Netanyahu to intervene in defense budget spat
“The prime minister should instruct the Treasury to refrain from bashing IDF officers and the defense establishment,” Barak says • Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz accuses the Defense Ministry of mismanaging its budget and lacking financial transparency.
Israelis fear homefront vulnerable to Iranian missile attack
"Whereas in the past, there was a battlefield where tanks fought tanks, planes fought planes, there was a certain push not to see the homefront affected. Now the war is mainly in the homefront,” Vice Prime Minister Dan Meridor says.
Vandals desecrate Jerusalem church, police say
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld says vandals scrawled the words “price tag” on the church property, referencing last year’s spate of graffiti, destruction and threats by right-wing extremists • Police are currently searching for suspects.
Knesset votes to prohibit entry fees for Memorial Day events
Some municipalities have charged entrance fees at previous Memorial Day events • “Some things in Israel should never be marketed - such as the memories of those who were killed," says Labor party leader Shelly Yachimovich.
Bill denying 50% pension rights to terrorists passes to plenum
Knesset Labor, Welfare and Health Committee approves proposed legislation that would withhold half of social security benefits for terrorists sentenced to more than 10 years in jail • Denial of rights would also apply to terrorists' family.
Netanyahu’s housekeeper was bent on revenge, mediator says
Netanyahu family housekeeper claimed that Sara Netanyahu, the prime minister’s wife, abused her • Mediating attorney Nachum Feinberg says the housekeeper’s behavior constituted bullying, was cruel, and she is denied any right to damages.
Israelis flock to sages’ tombs seeking blessings and miracles
Tourism Ministry considers more than 100 such sites official holy places • Each sage is associated with different requests, such as health, wealth, love or fertility • “Coming here is being able to speak to God’s secretary,” says visitor Suzy Shaked.
Assad meets Russian envoy to discuss developments in Syria
Arabic news outlets report that protest rallies against Assad regime taking place in Syrian capital • Syrian units renew heavy attack on Homs • U.S. Sen. McCain urges Washington and allies to find way to help rebels.
Lebanese bloggers don't 'J'adore' Natalie Portman Dior ad
Beirut billboard for Dior cosmetics featuring Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman provokes ire of Lebanese citizens • Local bloggers say any dealings with Israel, even in the form of an ad, are illegal in Lebanon.
Smartphone app lets consumers make smart choices for Passover
In addition to providing information on which products are kosher, the application also sends alerts when new products are certified, or when existing products no longer adhere to standards of kashrut.