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Iran 'committed to Israel's annihilation,' says top general
When Ahmadinejad purportedly said Israel "should be wiped off the map" there were many who argued that the Iranian leader was mistranslated. No such argument can be made regarding the latest comments by the chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces.
 
Boaz Bismuth | A worthless piece of paper
The deal that will emerge from talks with Iran will likely recall the one that came out of Munich. Remember?
 
Dr. Haim Shine | Take action against illegal infiltrators
Israel is always ready to send aid and assist people in distress, but we cannot open our borders to everyone who wants in.
Dan Margalit | Protecting our home
The border fence is an effective way to prevent migrants workers from entering Israel — but it cannot be the only means.
Nadav Shragai | Olmert's weakness
Partitioning Jerusalem would not only wreak security and demographic havoc, it could also threaten freedom of religion for Jews and Christians.
Ra'ed Amar | Negotiations or illusion?
Iran might be willing to negotiate with Western powers, but that doesn't mean it isn't trying to pull a fast one on them.
South Africa will not evade rebuke, Foreign Ministry vows
Diplomatic crisis between Israel and South Africa takes a turn for the worse following decision to label settlement goods • South African envoy cuts contact with Israeli officials • Iranian minister reportedly paid secret visit to Cape Town last week.
WATCH: Police investigating clash between settlers, Palestinians
Video footage released by Israeli human rights group B'Tselem purports to show Israeli settlers firing on Palestinians during confrontation • One Palestinian reportedly shot in the head • IDF says video does not present whole story.
Former PM Olmert says Jerusalem must be partitioned
His comments come as Israel marks the 45th anniversary of the city's reunification • "Israel without Jerusalem is like a body without a heart. Our heart will never be divided again," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
'Movie on assassination of Hamas operative is a Zionist conspiracy'
Family of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, who was assassinated in a Dubai hotel room in 2010, seeks to prevent release of movie • Producer says movie takes artistic license and is not intended to be a factual account.
Rival Palestinian factions set timetable for unity deal
Palestinian election commission to begin updating voter records in Gaza on May 27 • Palestinian efforts have stalled repeatedly, and it is unclear if this latest agreement, brokered by Egypt, would end the impasse.
Train African migrants — then deport them, farmers suggest
Israel's dairy farmers propose providing illegal migrant workers with six months of training on local farms to equip them with skills they can take back to their native countries.
Israel Police arrest West Bank terror cell before kidnapping
Nine-member terrorist cell, affiliated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, apprehended in March • Terrorists planned to hide abduction victim in cave or in a Ramallah safe house to bargain for release of Palestinian prisoners.
Committee recommends allowing gay men to hire surrogates
Health Ministry committee issues recommendations on fertility and birth policies • Among their recommendations: Gay men in Israel may employ surrogates, and sperm donations do not have to be anonymous.
Bar Refaeli tops Maxim Hot 100 list
Top model and budding actress Bar Refaeli voted hottest woman in the world • Olivia Munn comes in second place while Mila Kunis, who recently discussed her Ukrainian-Jewish origins and family ties to Israel, rounds out the top three.
New York's ultra-Orthodox hold mass rally on Internet risks
Spokesperson Eytan Kobre says purpose of the event was not to ban the Internet but to learn how to harness it • Women not permitted to attend the event at New York's Citi Field stadium, which was broadcast live.