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Monday May 20, 2013
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'Azerbaijan allows Israel to use its air bases near Iran border'
Foreign Policy quotes U.S. diplomats as saying, “We’re now watching what Israel is doing in Azerbaijan. And we’re not happy about it” • Series of quiet understandings have won Israel access to these air bases, senior U.S. sources explain.
 
Reuters and Israel Hayom Staff | Analysis: Could bombing Iran push it to build the bomb?
Strikes to stop Iran nuclear bid may be counterproductive • If pushed into corner, Iran may opt for nuclear weapons • ElBaradei says attack could trigger Iran bomb “crash course” • For Israel, any delay to Iran atom drive may be beneficial.
 
Gideon Allon | Why Livni failed
As leader of the opposition, she failed to infuse any real meaning into that important title.
Mati Tuchfeld | The burden of proof is on Mofaz
Mofaz has talked a lot about cleaning house - now he has to start cleaning.
Dror Eydar | Those stubborn voters, again
The insubordinate voters have once again done the opposite of what Livni’s supporters in the Israeli media said they would.
Ze'ev Jabotinsky | Don’t take Kadima deserters back
Shaul Mofaz once sent me a letter professing that he would never abandon the Likud’s values. By the time it arrived, he had already joined Kadima.
David M. Weinberg | Egypt-Israel peace: 33 years later
Cairo is not holding even the smallest talk or ceremony to mark the Egypt-Israel treaty anniversary this week.
'Hamas' Khaled Mashaal may run for head of Palestinian Authority'
“There is a good chance” Hamas’ political bureau chief will try to compete with PA President Mahmoud Abbas for leadership of PA, Ramallah officials tell Israel Hayom • Abbas says reconciliation talks between his Fatah party and Hamas have broken down.
Report: Iran nuclear sites well-hidden from Israel, US
Report authored by U.S. Congressional researchers asserts Iran has many well hidden nuclear component workshops that, if missed in a potential military strike, would allow Iran to fully rehabilitate its post-strike nuclear program with relative speed.
Fischer: Israel’s economic indicators good, but not great
Bank of Israel governor submits the bank’s 2011 report • Fischer: The standard of living has risen, but social inequality in Israel is among the highest in the West • Says Israelis are not paying more for gasoline than Europeans.
Barak: We need to brace for extreme scenarios on our borders
Ahead of “Global March to Jerusalem," security forces preparing for possible unrest along the border • Preparations include clarifying rules of engagement, reinforcements across the country, and equipping soldiers for riot control.
VIDEO: Baker says US can stop Iran nukes, Israel can only delay
Former U.S. secretary of state tells Charlie Rose talk that military option with Iran should remain on the table, but is premature • Says Israel asked both Bush and Obama for equipment for Iran attack and was rebuffed on both occasions.
Hezbollah to return captive Israeli diver after six months
Ahmed Daif, 33, says was carried by currents into Lebanese waters while scuba diving. He has been held by Hezbollah, suspected of being an Israeli spy • Israeli diplomats in Cairo work to free Ouda Tarabin, held in Egyptian jail since 2000.
Two mothers, bonded by tragedy's abyss, unite in their grief
Avivit Shaer, who lost her husband and five children in a fire in Rehovot, was paid a visit by Eva Sandler, who lost her husband and two children in the terror attack in Toulouse • G-d gives and G-d takes away and we must trust in him,” says Shaer.
Poll: Israelis prefer US-led strike on Iran over going it alone
Asked if an Israeli attack would trigger a regional war, 73% said it most likely would • The New York Times says although Barak and Netanyahu could decide on attack privately, they may struggle to find Cabinet votes.
Ex-Pentagon official: Iran sanctions starting to work
Recently retired deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East says pressing issues that are worrying Israel can hopefully be resolved in upcoming renewed negotiations between Iran and the West.
Settlers move into abandoned Palestinian building in Hebron
Move sparks fears of riots • IDF calls the move a “provocation” • Settlers claim they acquired the building legally • “We are continuing the work of our forefather Abraham who bought the Cave of the Patriarchs about 4000 years ago," settlers say.
On way to his wedding in Jerusalem, groom almost lynched
Dror Klein was taking his friend to visit his mother’s grave on his wedding day • Dozens of Arab youth ambushed the car with rocks and bricks • The groom was lightly wounded, but went ahead with his wedding that evening.
Greece, Israel, Cyprus eye gas exports in future
Greece, Israel and Cyprus are more likely to share gas-produced electricity before exports are possible • Greece hopes to eventually start its own gas production and act as a transit point • Landau: Israel’s discovery of gas could bolster security.
Prime minister celebrates Bank of Israel report findings
Israel’s responsible economic conduct will allow it to take care of its population, says PM • President Shimon Peres calls for greater sharing of the economic burden • Daphni Leef: It took the Bank of Israel governor eight months to wake up.
Erdogan: No one should threaten Iran’s peaceful nuclear program
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, visiting Iran, supports Tehran’s nuclear program • Iranian foreign minister says Istanbul “remains one of the probable options for the negotiations” over nuclear program.
Israeli windsurfer Lee Korzits wins third World Championship
Korzits wins back-to-back sailing championships, nine years after winning her first title at the age of 19 • Despite injury and consequent surgery, Israeli athlete proves willpower and determination never before seen in Israeli sports.
New program could provide easy entry into US for Israelis
Washington exploring possibility of including Israel in special program allowing Israelis who travel to U.S. frequently to go through “green-light lane” at airport • Certain groups such as diplomats and businessmen could enter U.S. without passport.