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Wednesday June 19, 2013
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'Khamenei told me that Israel must be burned to the ground'
Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar tells crowd in Jerusalem that during meeting with Iran's supreme leader in 2000, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said, "War against the United States and Israel is inevitable."
 
Ron Tira | Challenge the Iran equilibrium
The objective in Iran shouldn't be physical damage to facilities, but rather a fundamental policy change.
 
Richard Baehr | A blow to the Obama campaign
By declaring support for gay marriage, Obama may have helped his opponent.
Dan Margalit | Jewish people — where are you?
The swarms of compassionate people in Israel rarely show compassion for the Jews' troubles.
Lior Alperovitch | Weak and weaker
Allowing migrants to stay in Israel would come at the expense of its weaker populations.
MK Tzipi Hotovely | Lessons from 1977
We must make it clear that respecting the majority's view is an important democratic principle.
IDF opens fire on suspected terrorists along Gaza border
Several Palestinians wounded, according to report out of Gaza • On first attempt to place explosives along Israel-Gaza border, the two terrorists managed to escape into crowd of people.
US ambassador to Israel: Military option on Iran 'is ready'
Daniel Shapiro says U.S. prefers to solve the matter diplomatically but is also prepared for a potential military scenario • U.S. Senate prepares to vote on harsher economic sanctions against Iran.
'It is sad that an Israeli minister spews racist remarks'
Interior Minister Eli Yishai's call to round up all African migrant workers and imprison them sparks fury • Collective punishment on the basis of religion or skin color is a thing of the past," says statement issued by Hotline for Migrant Workers.
Rimon Lavie | Migrant workers — a humane solution
Perhaps Israel should reduce the quota of foreign workers allowed in and restrict the political power of human resource companies.
Veteran politician Gideon Ezra dies at 74
President Shimon Peres says Ezra was a public servant who served with integrity • Ezra served in the Shin Bet for 30 years and then in various ministerial posts • He founded Kadima alongside Ariel Sharon.
European Jewish group seeks to ban Greek rightist party
European Jewish Congress president asks Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas to support "emergency measures" to protect Jewish communities from hate crimes • Congress says extreme right-wing Golden Dawn party is especially dangerous.
Religious soldiers refuse to enter church on IDF tour
Soldiers of Engineering Corps elite "Yahalom" ("Diamond") commando training school say visiting church on educational tour on Jerusalem Day is akin to "idol worship" • Decision to include church represents "total lack of consideration," the soldiers say.
'Tehran is undermining the stability in the region'
Bahraini ambassador to Belgium calls on "entire international community, including Israel, to stand by its side through its current confrontation with Iran" • Six Gulf countries look to forge political alliance against Iran.
Palestinian Authority reshuffles cabinet in West Bank
Unity deal signed in February was meant to join the Palestinian governments in the West Bank and Gaza • Disagreements continue to hold up the deal's implementation • Hamas criticizes cabinet rearrangement.
IOC: No special tribute to slain Israelis
Olympic committee rejects Israel's request to hold special tribute to 11 Israeli team members killed by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 games • IOC president says officials would attend the Israeli delegation's tribute for victims at games.
Iran irked at Google Maps for leaving Persian Gulf nameless
Islamic Republic threatens to sue, says Internet giant will face "serious damages" • Iranians are highly sensitive about the name of the body of water; some Arab states insist on calling it the Arabian Gulf.
France unveils new, mostly moderate cabinet
French President Francois Hollande approves cabinet • Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius was born to Jewish parents who converted to Christianity • Hollande fulfills his promise relating to gender equality in government by including 17 women.
Iran flouts UN sanctions, sends arms to Syria, report shows
Syria remains the top destination for Iranian arms shipments in violation of a U.N. Security Council ban on weapons exports by the Islamic republic, according to a confidential report on Iran sanctions-busting.
Settlement reached in dispute over Jewish cemetery burial
Connecticut woman settles lawsuit against Jewish congregation over burial of black woman in cemetery • The woman sued last year over burial of Juliet Steer in 2010, claiming the synagogue violated rules against burial of non-Jews.
Israelis gather to see how far they can spit their pit
Pride and athletic glory were laid on the line at Kibbutz Givat Brenner as olive aficionados from around the country gathered to showcase their love of olives and their ability to spit their pits as far as humanly possible.