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Wednesday June 19, 2013
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N. Korea satellite launch pretext for Iran long-range missile test
EXCLUSIVE: Western defense officials say upcoming launch is a continuation of Iran and North Korea’s nuclear and missile cooperation • Seoul warns it might shoot down North Korean rocket if it violates South Korean territory.
 
The Associated Press | North Korea’s planned rocket test: Why It Matters
Pyongyang’s announcement that it will launch a satellite on a long-range rocket next month is drawing a lot of attention because Washington believes North Korea uses these launches as cover for testing missiles that could actually hit the U.S.
 
Dan Margalit | Grunis, not Beinisch
Alas, right-wing MKs don't have former Supreme Court President Dorit Beinisch to bash around for the latest Migron decision.
Dr. Haim Shine | The politics of Migron
Israelis have no choice but to abide by Supreme Court judgements, even if they are manifestly unjust.
Richard Baehr | It's the policy, stupid
This time around, nominees may be judged on more than their personality. That could be bad news for Obama.
Isi Leibler | AIPAC's OK
None of AIPAC’s achievements would be possible if there was any truth to the claim that Jews have become alienated from Israel.
Yaakov Ahimeir | J Street's jeers
There is no denying it, American Jewry is divided. Israel shouldn't widen that divide.
In blow to government, court rejects Migron compromise
Three-judge panel headed by Chief Justice Grunis tell state and residents of largest illegal outpost voluntary relocation within 3.5 years does not comply with its past ruling • “We are all subject to the rule of law,” says court.
David M. Weinberg | Migron: Yalla, Pogrom!
The ideological hate of the Left for settlers and settlements is in full view this week. Tearing down an icon of the Yesha Council is what the current campaign is all about.
Rightists seek to circumvent High Court’s Migron ruling
Likud MK Yariv Levin vows to launch a legislative “double initiative” to prevent the evacuation of the illegal outpost of Migron and to replace the High Court justices who ruled in favor of the evacuation.
MK Uri Ariel | Who are the ‘legal owners’ of the land?
There is one clear culprit in the court’s rejection of the Migron compromise: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israeli diplomat evacuated from Morocco after anti-Israel protest
David Saranga, Israeli delegate to European Parliament rescued from Rabat after tens of thousands take to streets burning Israeli flags • Saranga tells Israel Hayom: No countries that want to be a part of EUROMED can deny any other member.
‘Nuclear non-proliferation is not suitable for the Middle East’
On sidelines of Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul, Israeli diplomatic source says, “In the Middle East, the NPT has no meaning ... As Iran, Syria and Libya have all secretly developed nuclear weapons, it is of course necessary to find another arrangement."
Police investigate hooliganism at Jerusalem shopping mall
A week ago, 300 fans of the Beitar Jerusalem soccer club fought with Arab cleaning staff at Malha mall • None of the Arab workers involved required medical attention. No criminal charges have been filed • Let’s wait “until facts become clear,” says team.
If Muhammad won’t come to the call center, the call center will come to Muhammad
Unique customer service facility inside a mosque, initiated by Industry Trade and Labor Ministry in cooperation with JDC, aims to provide employment opportunities to Bedouin women in Israel’s south • Fifty women already employed at new service center.
IDF soldier beaten by two Arab suspects in Jerusalem
“Arabs asked me if I was a soldier and then beat me. I didn’t do anything to them,” says the soldier, reported to be in good condition • Less than two weeks ago, Arab youth stabs female Israeli soldier at Jerusalem light-rail station.
Hamas caught in lie blaming fuel shortage for Gaza baby’s death
Baby’s death first reported by AP as a result of energy crisis in Gaza, but now appears to be Hamas attempt to gain sympathy • The AP later learned that news of Mohammed Helou’s death first appeared March 4 in the local Arabic-language newspaper Al-Quds.
It is still anybody's game, one day ahead of Kadima primary
Mofaz and Livni headquarters both expect a nail-biter on primary night, which could seal the fate of either one’s political career • At a conference Monday, contenders trade barbs, avoid each other.
Israeli charged with trafficking African migrants
Indictment says the accused — a Bedouin from the Negev — extorted tens of thousands of dollars from Eritrean and Sudanese migrants in Israel whose relatives were being held by smugglers in Sinai.
'Praise' for Israel's laws from extremist Egyptian candidate
Salafi candidate for Egypt’s presidency calls to follow Israel’s lead and outlaw casinos • "Israel has banned taxing gambling because it is against Judaism, while Egypt makes money from belly dancers entertaining drunk men,” says Sheikh Ismail.
A heartwarming tale of the new Middle East
Two Iraqi children undergo successful surgeries at Wolfson Medical Center to repair congenital heart defects • Israeli non-profit Save a Child’s Heart organizes surgeries for children around the world, to date 2,500.
Facebook tags Israel to open local advertising department
Internet giant expected to open Israel office by the end of the year in order acquire more Israeli advertisers • Facebook representatives recently visited Israel to meet with prominent advertisers and leading application developers.
French gunman’s brother charged, denies role
Investigators looking into France’s worst terror attacks in years believe Abdelkader Merah helped his brother Mohamed prepare for the killings that included a rabbi and three Jewish children • Abdelkader’s lawyer says he feels like “a scapegoat.”
Turkey closes embassy in Syria, recalls ambassador
Activities at the embassy in the Syrian capital are being “temporarily suspended,” but Turkey’s consulate in Aleppo will remain operational, a brief statement posted on the embassy’s website says Sunday night.