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Sunday May 19, 2013
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Mofaz wins Kadima primary by landslide, Livni may retire
After having lost to Livni by a small margin in the last primary, Mofaz trounces Livni with 61.7% of the vote • Voter turnout low at 41% • In light of speculation that loser would split from party, Mofaz feels his first task is to preserve its unity.
 
Mati Tuchfeld | Livni didn’t lose, she was booted out
The great white hope of a last-minute turnaround that would save Livni – and that many media outlets adopted in the days leading up to the vote – dissipated and disappeared.
Dan Margalit | Can Mofaz make Kadima exciting?
The Likud has succeeded in breaking up Kadima. That is the truth of the matter, even if in coming weeks Kadima gives the impression of unity.
 
Dr. Haim Shine | Obama’s double talk
When the U.S. president reveals that there is a gap between what he thinks and what he says in the lead-up to elections, we should be concerned.
Michal Toiba | Have war, may travel
More and more Israelis are seeking foreign passports in the wake of the looming threat of a war with Iran. The question is: Are they safer elsewhere?
Clifford D. May | The diplomats’ dilemma
Despots, like those in Iran, need to know that their enemies are prepared to do more than just talk.
Yaakov Ahimeir | The UN is a battlefield
Does anyone really think that cutting off ties will prompt the Human Rights Council to beg Israel to change its mind?
Zalman Shoval | Sarkozy? Mais oui!
France’s socialist and rightist candidates tried to garner political support after the Toulouse attacks, to no avail.
Seeking party unity, Mofaz posits Kadima as government alternative
"We must restore this party to greatness. We will prove that we are worthy of the public’s support with actions, not words," new opposition leader says in victory speech • Likud welcomes new Kadima chairman, wishing him "many years in the opposition."
David M. Weinberg | National unity, now
Shaul Mofaz should take the high road, and for the good of the country he should join a Likud-led coalition government.
Career soldier turned shrewd politician: a profile of Shaul Mofaz
From Tehran-born new immigrant to chairman of Israel’s biggest party: Shaul Mofaz’s career was characterized by a meteoric rise among military ranks, historic feats as IDF chief of staff and later defense minister, and now a new role as Kadima leader.
Pentagon seeks additional funding for Israel’s Iron Dome
“Supporting the security of the state of Israel is a top priority of President Obama and Secretary Panetta,” says Pentagon press secretary • Obama’s budget for next year calls for $3.1 billion in military aid for Israel, more than any other country.
Israel to build cutting-edge fence along Syrian border, says PM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tours Israel’s border area in the south • Fence currently separating Israel and Syria is outdated, and last year demonstrators breached the section of it near Majdal Shams and Quneitra.
'Netanyahu is not bluffing on Iran'
“If current conditions prevail, there is a very good chance Israel will strike by the end of the year,” American journalist and political commentator Jeffrey Goldberg says after his visit to the country.
Peres says he will ask Obama to release Pollard
On Facebook page, President Shimon Peres says he will ask U.S. President Barack Obama to release convicted Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard from prison when he visits the White House in June • Peres is to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Nation grieves tragic deaths of six family members in Rehovot
Hundreds attend the funeral of the father and five children who were killed on Monday in a blaze that overtook their Rehovot home • Guy Shaer died while trying to rescue his children from the blazing house.
Egyptian troops kill two on Israeli border after exchange of fire
IDF fires warning shots at two smugglers attempting to enter Israel • Suspects flee into Egyptian territory along with their Arab contacts from Israeli side • They return fire at IDF patrol, and Egyptian officials then confirm killing two suspects.
Israel Chemicals reports explosive profits for 2011
Dead Sea extractor registers dizzying profits of $1.5 billion for last year, up by 48 percent over previous year • Company says agreement between ICL and government over salt harvesting from the Dead Sea has allowed it to continue its activities.
Park Slope Food Co-op rejects boycott of Israeli products
In a vote of 1,005 to 653, members reject motion to hold referendum on boycott of Israeli goods • Public Advocate Bill de Blasio says he is proud of his neighbors for doing the right thing • Co-op only carries a half-dozen Israeli imports.
French teens attack Jewish boy, 12, near Paris school
Attackers hit boy on his neck and call him “dirty Jew” • Following request by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Al-Jazeera says it will not air footage of Toulouse attacks • Mohamed Merah’s father outrages France by threatening to sue for killing his son.
Assad visits war-torn Homs, says it will be ‘better than before’
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visits the city his forces have battered multiple times since the year-long uprising began • Assad accepts a cease-fire plan by U.N. envoy Kofi Annan, but some leaders are skeptical as violence continues.
Life imitates art? Like her heroines, author forced to pay for crime
In plagiarism settlement, bestselling author Naomi Ragen will pay NIS 233,000 to lesser-known author Sarah Shapiro • Ragen claims she “accidentally” copied Shapiro’s work, and says, “I will appeal the court’s verdict.”