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Monday May 20, 2013
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Iran nuclear deal doesn't rule out Israeli strike, Barak says
Hours ahead of a second round of nuclear talks between Iran and the West, Defense Minister Ehud Barak insists that the world "must not blink, concede or cave at the last minute" • U.S. voices skepticism regarding agreement between Iran and the IAEA.
 
Dan Margalit | The world is pulling a fast one
What is left to talk about, now that the IAEA chief himself has given the Iranians his seal of approval?
 
Elliott Abrams | Palestinian disunity
Fatah and Hamas appear to want unity, but what they really want is to get rid of Salam Fayyad.
David M. Weinberg | Burden of proof
If haredim really want to join the army or do national service, they can serve during their yeshiva semester breaks.
Isi Leibler | The Nakba hoax
We must repudiate this false narrative.
Jonathan Schanzer | UNRWA's turn to defend itself
A new bill in Congress could slash the number of Palestinian refugees.
Yerach Tucker | Our Torah is our foundation
When we commemorate the day we became a people, we must recall the powerful foundation within each of us.
Egyptians vote in first democratic elections in their history
Analysts believe a second round of votes will be needed before Egypt's new president is declared • Former Vice President Omar Suleiman: An Islamic victory would be catastrophic.
Boaz Bismuth | The least of all evils
After more than 60 years of dictatorship, Egypt can now progress to the next stage — religious tyranny.
New US military aid package may significantly boost IDF strength
Enhanced aid package includes shared satellite intelligence, air refueling tankers and surplus weapons from Iraq • It comes in addition to $3 billion in annual aid from the U.S. • Package already approved by House, pending approval by Senate.
Poll: 90% of British Jews see Israel as their ancestral homeland
According to the poll, which was presented Tuesday at the Knesset Absorption Committee, 82% of U.K. Jews say Israel plays central or important role in their identity • 95% have visited Israel; 76% see Israel as relevant to their daily lives.
Lior Alperovitch | Jerusalem — our heart
Those who would "partition" the holy city accept the transitory nature of Jewish life in Israel.
Ancient seal with Bethlehem inscription found in Jerusalem
Evidence of the existence of Bethlehem during the period of the First Temple is discovered at archeological dig by Israel Antiquities Authority • A bulla was found bearing the name of Bethlehem in ancient Hebrew writing.
UK will not support an Israeli attack on Iran, says ambassador
British Ambassador to Israel tells Army Radio that the current time is not right for an attack on Iran, suggesting instead tougher sanctions and an open channel of communication as a means of blocking Iran's nuclear aspirations.
Ten Israelis suspected of organ trafficking
Israeli authorities launch investigation following requests from foreign law enforcement officials • Suspects allegedly deceived kidney donors and recipients and charged $100,000 for the surgeries.
Yishai tells 'bleeding hearts' to take in illegal migrants
Interior Minister Eli Yishai visits a police interrogation station in the Negev, says migrants are not refugees and come for employment • Yishai: Israel cannot allow its Zionist enterprise to be destroyed.
US court finds Israeli serial stabbing suspect guilty of murder
Elias Abuelazam is accused of faking car trouble then stabbing strangers who helped him • Psychiatrist says he is a paranoid schizophrenic, but jury foreman says "he is one evil dude."
Sudan blames Israel for killing Sudanese arms smuggler
Sudanese officials blame Israel for explosion that killed Sudanese arms smuggler in Port Sudan • The victim, Nasser Awadallah Ahmed Said, 65, was described as a local businessman • No comment from Israeli officials.
Yemenite Jew stabbed to death for 'practicing sorcery'
Jewish community leader Aaron Joseph Zindani stabbed by Muslim who claims Zindani used magic to ruin his business • Association for Society and Culture of Yemenite Jews insists that Jews in Yemen will not feel secure until they are brought to Israel.
Statue of Raoul Wallenberg vandalized in Budapest
Raoul Wallenberg was a Swedish diplomat who rescued thousands of Jews from the Nazis in Hungary during World War II • Group of Conservative rabbis from New York discovers bloody pig legs tied around the statue.