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Wednesday June 19, 2013
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I hope letter to Abbas renews peace talks, Netanyahu says
Attorney Yitzhak Molcho, Israel's special envoy for peace talks, delivers letter from Prime Minister Netanyahu to Palestinian Authority President Abbas outlining Israeli stance on stalled talks • Move comes just days after formation of unity government.
 
Ruthie Blum | Saluting Christian-Jewish solidarity
Giulio Meotti is among the few European intellectuals who are not afraid to speak the truth.
Tom Rob Smith | Boycotts and books
Being petitioned to skip an Israeli festival prompts one writer to rethink his role in society.
Yaakov Ahimeir | The importance of the opposition
Shelly Yachimovich will now have access to the most fateful national security discussions.
Dr. Aviad Hacohen | The corruption parade
Every day another Israeli public figure is under investigation.
Ministers look for ways to lure haredim into IDF, national service
Prime Minister Netanyahu says government will formulate an alternative to the Tal Law by July • Tal Law did not increase ultra-Orthodox inclusion in army and national service, so current goal is to create other incentives, such as post-service benefits.
Evacuation of Ulpana would be a great injustice, says vice premier
Government ministers, MKs express support for legislation that would avert court-mandated evacuation of Beit El homes • Knesset may vote on retroactive legalization this week • Prime minster to hold meetings aimed at finding solution.
Minister's plan for conserving energy: Cut off Gaza electricity
In the face of rising fuel costs, Israel's electricity supply will likely fail to meet demand this summer • Environmental Protection Minister Gilad Erdan suggests conserving 4% of Israel's output by cutting off supply to Gaza and possibly elsewhere.
In biting insult, Iranian president compares Israel to mosquito
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Israel poses as much threat to Iran as an annoying insect, says war is not necessary for Israel's demise • "If countries cut ties with the Zionists ... it will spell the end of this puppet regime," he says.
Hezbollah can strike targets in Tel Aviv, warns Nasrallah
In televised address to thousands of supporters, Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah essentially admits his militia is arming itself with advanced long-range missiles in violation of U.N. Resolution 1701.
US to give Israel $680 million to build rocket defense systems
Israel needs 13 or 14 Iron Dome defense systems to provide maximum protection on all fronts • There is no doubt about this administration — it deeply supports Israel, in an almost unprecedented manner," Defense Minister Barak says.
In smaller numbers, protesters renew demands for social justice
About 5,000 activists gather in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square and several hundred more take part in demonstrations in other cities on Saturday to protest against the high cost of living in Israel.
After undergoing hernia surgery, Peres resumes tight schedule
President discharged following 45-minute procedure under general anaesthesia • 88-year-old president felt abdominal pain while on visit to Canada but continued with official duties • Prime minister visits, tells Peres: Israelis wish him a speedy recovery.
Iranian exile group: Tehran advancing nuclear program
Opposition group called the National Council of Resistance of Iran says some 60 scientists and engineers are involved in nuclear weapons research efforts • Diplomats say the opposition group has a spotty record.
Mayor slams NY prosecutor over ultra-Orthodox sex abuse cases
NYC mayor criticizes District Attorney Charles J. Hynes over his handling of child sexual abuse cases involving ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn • Hynes accused of being too accommodating of ultra-Orthodox groups' policies.
Disabled Uruguayan Jews fulfill dream with Israel visit
Trip completely tailored to needs of the disabled, including tours of sites all over • Avital Sharansky, wife of Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky, spearheads the initiative to bring the group to Israel.