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Sunday May 26, 2013
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'Israel won’t warn US before launching strike against Iran'
U.S. intelligence official: Jerusalem will likely keep Washington in the dark to avoid having it blamed for failing to stop Israel • Decision also stems from Israeli frustration with U.S. over perceived inaction regarding Iran's nuclear program.
 
Aharon Lapidot | Rewriting history
Some people are forgetting the facts when looking back on Menachem Begin’s order to attack the Iraqi nuclear reactor in 1981.
 
Dan Margalit | Migron’s slippery slope
Migron will lose some of its charm if it leaves the IDF no choice but to forcibly evacuate its residents and remove children from their illegally built homes in the middle of the night.
Dr. Haim Shine | Menachem Begin’s legacy
During these times of deficient leadership, it is important to remember that another model exists – one of commitment to the public good that surpasses personal benefit, one guided by vision and not public opinion polls.
Dror Eydar | Protesting the lady too much
Stories about Sara Netanyahu and the influence she has or doesn’t have over her husband are merely cheap gossip. At the end of the day, Benjamin Netanyahu is responsible for his own decisions.
Supreme Court enters new era as Grunis becomes chief justice
Chief Justice Dorit Beinisch retires, ushering in a change of the ideological guard at Israel’s Supreme Court • "I was guided by my values from home," she says • New top judge considered conservative and has advocated a more restrained judicial approach.
Israeli troops kill armed infiltrator along Egyptian border
Infiltrators open fire on soldiers • One killed, others flee back to Sinai • Incident is third such attempt since last week • Chief of General Staff Gantz believes construction of 270-kilometer security fence to be completed by end of 2012.
Security forces carry out late-night demolition at Oz Zion outpost
Three structures razed in overnight operation • Settlers and state have been at an impasse since Sunday over when evacuation will take place in the largest illegal outpost, Migron.
Education Ministry to expand school-sponsored Hebron trips
Program launched last year has brought thousands of students to Hebron and the Cave of the Patriarchs • Left-wing activists say the program is motivated by nationalist right-wing ideology.
Israel remembers Prime Minister Menachem Begin
The country marks 20 years since the death of its sixth prime minister • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises Begin's decision to bomb Iraq's nuclear reactor • "The bottom line is that the existence of the state hinges on its protection."
IDF 'dummies' outsmart car thieves in Judea and Samaria
There have been eight incidents of car theft in the past two weeks alone in Judea and Samaria • Thieves prey on lone, usually female, drivers, forcing them to stop their vehicles, then pulling them out of their cars and driving away.
Families of Buenos Aires bombing victims to mark 20th anniversary
The attack on the Israeli Embassy in 1992 left 29 people dead • Among those killed were embassy employees, visitors and local residents • The perpetrators have never been caught.
Ultra-Orthodox say they won’t be drafted into IDF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be forced to choose between the religious and secular parties in his coalition as the former claim they will oppose any law forcing ultra-Orthodox youth to serve in the IDF.
State appoints team to enforce demolitions in east Jerusalem
Illegal structures in east Jerusalem are not being torn down, complains NGO • Jerusalem municipality says it needs police backup to carry out the law • Qatari emir: “We must act quickly to stop the Judaization of Jerusalem.”
Syrian government claims 90% agree to new constitution
Syrian Interior Ministry says 89.4% of voters accept the new constitution, which enables political parties other than the current ruling party to participate in elections • At least 125 people reportedly killed in Syria on Monday.
Iran quadruples rate of public executions, says Amnesty report
Iran executes more people publicly to promote climate of fear and suppress dissent, says human rights group • Executions have increased since 2009 crackdown on protesters.
Report: Washington fears ties with Afghanistan will erode further
Despite billions of dollars in U.S. funding of local security forces, the Afghans are still perceived as amateurs • The number of attacks on NATO forces has risen since the remnants of a Quran were discovered last week near the Bagram air base.
German fans assail Israeli striker with Hitler salute
Angry Kaiserslautern fans harass Itay Shechter with Hitler salutes • Club responds quickly, files charges and posts anti-racism message on its website • Anti-Semitism and racism more prevalent in lower leagues where media are less likely to take notice.