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Thursday May 23, 2013
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Israel honors its fallen
Day of commemoration begins at 8 p.m. (Israel time) with siren sounding across the country for one minute, followed by ceremonies honoring 22,993 fallen soldiers and terror attack victims • 126 names added to memorial list since last year.
 
MK Danny Danon | Saluting military widows
Israeli soldiers’ widows are heroes, and on Yom Hazikaron, we should salute them with pride, because they represent the country's true might.
 
Aharon Lapidot | Israel and the Beatles: When I'm 64
Will you still need her, will you still feed her, when she's 64?
Dan Margalit | A hideous deal, but worth it
The mysterious disappearance of Israeli soldier Majdi Halabi has not been solved, but we shouldn't feel bad for trying.
Eli Ben Shem | Let us remember
When we, the bereaved families, stand in silence before our sons' graves, you, the citizens of Israel, can be our brothers.
Dr. Lilach Lev Ari | A look at Israelis abroad
Like other immigrant groups, Israelis move to try their luck abroad, but rely on the "Israeli bubble" and Jewish communities to help them feel at home.
What makes Israeli kids applaud when Jews are humiliated?
An outburst by students at the showing of a play called "Ghetto" at the Cameri Theater on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day has enraged education officials • Some students shouted their support for the oppressors, not the Jews.
Dror Eydar | The young and the restless
Israeli schoolchildren who interrupted a play about the Holocaust are not mature enough to handle such a serious topic and the flood of emotions that comes with it.
'Israel has enough gas reserves to make it energy independent'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Egypt canceled gas deal due to private business dispute • Egypt's planning minister says Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company plans to sign new deal with Israel based on new terms.
'Grooms can only register for marriage if they are circumcised'
Ashkelon's Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi, Yosef Haim Blau, forced to backtrack after saying he intends to implement regulation under which a groom must be circumcised before registering for marriage • Religious freedom group slams rabbi, says he should quit.
'Israel will preserve ties with Egypt even if an Islamist is elected'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives wide-ranging interview to Army Radio, says he will work with any candidate prepared to keep peace with Israel • Netanyahu says coalition is stable and government working to resolve Ulpana Hill controversy.
Iran reports cyberattack on oil export facility computers
Computer virus paralyzes Iranian oil terminals on Kharg Island through which 80% of the country's oil exports are shipped • Authorities set up "crisis management room" to contain the damage • Iranian oil ministry: virus damaged data as well.
'Israel killed the two-state solution,' former PA prime minister says
Ahmed Qureia, former Palestinian premier and peace negotiator, calls what remains of peace process "no more than a waste of time" • He is highest-ranking Palestinian to advocate one-state solution.
'PM approved deal with prisoners for missing soldier's body'
Prisoners sign pardon deal promising to reveal location of body of soldier Majdi Halabi, missing since 2005 • Halabi's parents insist he is still alive • In written agreement between prisoners, Halabi is referred to as a "product."
Dr. Aviad Hacohen | Have you murdered and profited as well?
Giving the criminals a prize when they have murdered and are now looking to profit from that murder is an infuriating act, one that burns through the heart.
State to ask court for delay in Ulpana evacuation
Forum of Eight senior ministers decide to ask High Court for postponement of May 1 order to evacuate illegal Beit El neighborhood • Ministerial committee legalizes status of three Judea and Samaria outposts: Bruchin, Sansana and Rechelim.
Israeli threats are 'empty words,' Iranian minister says
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says threats from Israel are "empty words," expresses optimism about next round of talks in Baghdad • Comments come weeks after U.S. journalist Jeffrey Goldberg says "Netanyahu isn't bluffing" about Iran attack.
Dugri? Gaza's Hamas rulers to introduce Hebrew
Hebrew, the main language in Israel, is currently offered only in university • Hebrew used to be widely spoken in Gaza, particularly by those who worked in Israel before it started a decade ago to block laborers from entry amid escalating violence.
'Ben-Gurion's vision pales in comparison to Israel today'
President Shimon Peres thanks outstanding soldiers for making modern-day Israel a success story, beyond "my generation's wildest imagination" • Prime minister urges international Bible contest participants to make aliyah.
Israel ranks as world's third fastest growing housing market
Only China’s and Hong Kong’s real estate prices increased by higher percentage • Israeli housing prices have risen by 54.5 percent since 2006 • Since 2009, Israeli home prices have been skyrocketing, defying the global slump in the real estate market.
Sarkozy woos far right in bid to win runoff
French Institute's projects a 53-47 victory for challenger Francois Hollande in the second round of elections • More than 75% of the Israelis eligible to vote in the French election cast their ballots for Sarkozy.
Obama announces new sanctions against Iran, Syria
Fresh sanctions target people, groups who use technology in Iran and Syria to track and punish those who oppose the regime • Obama: National sovereignty is not a license to slaughter people.