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Tuesday May 21, 2013
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Tel Aviv police to arrest 3,000 African economic migrants
Government to begin arresting and deporting South Sudanese migrants next week • Interior Minister Eli Yishai orders Population, Immigration and Border Authority to imprison any new illegal migrants who enter the country.
 
Dan Margalit | Good fences make good neighbors
An effective fence along the Egyptian border could resolve a large part of Israel's problem with African infiltrators.
 
Ruthie Blum | Israelis and Rahel Attias
It is common for Israelis to personalize and identify with the misfortune of others.
Yoram Ettinger | JerUSAlem
Israel is the only country whose capital is not recognized by the U.S. administration.
Dore Gold | Can the West trust Iranian commitments?
Diplomats who believe Iran is serious about negotiating ignore one of the key elements of Iranian diplomacy: deception.
Dan Margalit | Behind Iranian calculations
Iran thinks Western democracy has exhausted itself and that people have lost faith.
Dror Eydar | Bypassing the government
The Left is exploiting the court to circumvent both the legislative and executive branches.
Our 'other man in Damascus,' the spy who was sent out into the cold
A new book, "From Jerusalem to Damascus and Back — An Intelligence Agent’s Story," tells the incredible story of Massoud Bouton, an Israeli agent operating in Beirut and Damascus for the Mossad, before Israel sent Eli Cohen to replace him.
'No place for violence against African migrants and refugees'
Prime minister censures MKs for hard-line speeches against African infiltrators • President Shimon Peres: Hatred of foreigners contradicts fundamental principles of Judaism • Rabbi Meir Lau: Holocaust comparison is outrageous.
A Jewish identity resurfaces
All across Europe, people who were simply Hungarian or Czech are discovering that their families kept their Jewish heritage a secret • In a special project, Israel Hayom talks to four Europeans who discovered their Jewish identity after the Holocaust.
While all eyes look to the skies, navy prepares its own surprises
Israel Hayom takes a special peek at war games staged by Israel’s special naval forces • Participating in the drills were attack helicopters, submarines, and naval choppers. Soon after the drill, gunships set out for Mediterranean on secret mission.
Nuclear talks with Iran, the sequel to failed talks with North Korea
Fruitless negotiations, evasive stall tactics, and false compromises supposedly being made while underground nuclear facilities continue to be constructed — we have seen it all • Talks with Iran are repeat of failed negotiations with North Korea.
Netanyahu's (brief) spring break
In a political system motivated by ambition, the committee to change the haredi draft law could be rendered irrelevant. In the end political deals will determine whether ultra-Orthodox serve and if their politicians remain in coalition.
US dispatches official to brief Israeli leaders on Iran nuclear talks
Senior State Department official Wendy Sherman to arrive in Tel Aviv on Friday to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to Israel's security following just-concluded talks between world powers and Iran over its nuclear program.
Iran, world powers to resume nuclear talks in Moscow
Iranian delegation says the West's use of "Israeli demands" during the talks is counter-productive • U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says sanctions against Iran will not let up.
Turkish lawyer says Israel offered $6 million to Mavi Marmara victims
According to Reuters, attorney Ramazan Ariturk says Israel made a proposal to him, to be followed by official letter of "regret" • Ariturk says offer is unsatisfactory • Mark Regev, spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, declines to comment.
Israeli-manufactured drones fly over Singapore skies
Singapore daily reports that the Singapore Air Force received Heron-1 UAVs purchased from Israel Aerospace Industries • The drones will replace others also manufactured in Israel • Singapore official says move is an important benchmark.
No walls between China and Israel as ties warm up
Israel offers technical expertise to China, and the global power represents an enormous market for Israel • China also has some sway over Iran • IDF chief visits Beijing and a Chinese paramilitary force trains in Israel.
When Torah study is neglected, soldiers perish, says chief rabbi
"Just as there are paratroopers and tank units, there must be a God Corps," Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger says at official military ceremony • IDF official says such sentiments can be offensive to bereaved families, even if unintentionally.
Government mulls relocation as solution to Ulpana dispute
With July 1 deadline approaching, government is determined to avoid forceful eviction of Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El while complying with court order to demolish buildings • Netanyahu's bureau approaches company that relocated landmarks in Tel Aviv.
Rabbis behind controversial book unlikely to be prosecuted
Attorney-General Yehuda Weinstein will likely choose not to file an indictment against four rabbis who wrote a book that appears to permit killing innocent non-Jews in war time • State prosecution says no decision has been made.
Israeli fans get into the groove for arrival of pop queen
Madonna lands in Israel on Friday with three children, massive entourage, and five lookalikes to throw paparazzi photographers off her trail • World tour kicks off in Tel Aviv on May 31 • The singer will travel, see holy sites and visit a kabbalah center.
Our man in Congress?
Itamar Gelbman, Israeli-American living in the U.S., may become first Israeli serving in House of Representatives • Gelbman: The Israeli ticket is the basis of my campaign and the State of Israel enjoys broad support across the U.S.
Weekly Torah Portion: Parashat Bamidbar
In commanding Moses to count people, God lets us know that if we want to understand Him, we must count every individual. To be godly doesn’t just mean to follow the commandment that every person should be counted, but rather that every person counts.