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Friday May 24, 2013
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Minister admits: Our handling of Gaza flotilla was clearly wrong
State Control Committee discusses report accusing the government of mishandling the 2010 Turkish flotilla • Committee chairman: Prime minister failed to internalize the lessons of his first term in office — there is room for alarm and improvement.
 
Yoav Limor | Wisdom of hindsight
The state comptroller provided us with too much information on something we already knew.
Dan Margalit | Mistakes are a part of leadership
The absence of the IDF chief from the war room during the takeover of the Turkish flotilla indicates how grossly the situation was misinterpreted.
 
Yaakov Ahimeir | Taking Obama personally
The lack of trust many Israelis have for Obama is one matter; their belief in the loyalty of the U.S. is another one altogether.
Clifford D. May | A war like no other
If we were to repeal the First Amendment and stop defending ourselves, would the Muslim world then love us?
Dr. Haim Shine | Our reflexive self-flagellation
Any loss of life is regrettable, but a country that doesn't know how to defend its borders with persistence and sacrifice can't survive here.
Zvi Gabay | 71 years after the pogrom in Iraq
In Israel, where most of the Jews who left Arab countries live, we must remember Arab Jewish heritage.
Ex-national security adviser: I tried quitting weeks before Gaza flotilla
In wake of report criticizing government conduct ahead of Turkish flotilla clash, Uzi Arad recalls gross interference by military secretary Maj. Gen. Yohanan Locker • Arad: Prime Minister's Office resisted establishment of National Security Council.
White House pours cold water on Pollard release plea
Ahead of meeting between Obama and Peres on Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney tells reporters, "Our position [on Pollard] has not changed and will not change today" • Peres still asks Obama to give Pollard clemency, expresses optimism.
Prof. Abraham Ben-Zvi | Why the Pollard campaign has failed
If top Jewish leaders in the U.S. continue to run away from this issue — as they did in the 1980s — the window of opportunity offered by the November elections may close.
Obama honors Peres with Presidential Medal of Freedom
In moving White House ceremony, Obama says Peres is "the essence of Israel itself — an indomitable spirit that will not be denied" • Peres tells Obama, "You stated that Israel's security is sacrosanct for you. So you pledged; so you act."
Israel Hayom Staff | 'Nothing short of extraordinary'
The full transcript of remarks made by U.S. President Barack Obama and President Shimon Peres during the ceremony.
Eritrean man from Tel Aviv suspected of aiding terrorists
An Eritrean national living in Tel Aviv is arrested and questioned over his alleged involvement in the transfer of money to terrorists and endangering national security • The man denies the accusations.
State eyes Border Police base for settler housing
Base will see construction of 300 housing units as part of efforts to mollify settlers and rightists outraged over Ulpana evacuation • Tensions rise in Beit El as workers assigned to prepare the homes for evacuation are assaulted by settlers.
Demjanjuk was poisoned to death, attorney says
Attorney Ulrich Busch says doctors gave pain medication to his client, alleged death camp guard John Demjanjuk, which led to his death • Demjanjuk was convicted by a Munich court in May of 28,060 counts of accessory to murder but appealed the ruling.
MK Michaeli: Channel 10 encourages children to be gay
"I really think that most homosexuals are people who are going through a very difficult time because they were sexually harassed from a very young age" she says • Channel 10: "We don't know what she is referring to exactly."
Aid groups urge Israel to lift Gaza blockade
Meanwhile, Israeli farmer comes under sniper fire while ploughing field near Gaza-Israel border • Netanyahu spokesman: All cargo going into Gaza must be checked because Gaza is controlled by Hamas, an internationally recognized terrorist organization.
Mubarak said to be refusing prison food for fear of poisoning
Though the ousted Egyptian leader's condition improved slightly and he received physical therapy for bed sores, prison officials say he is suspicious of doctors and not eating • Mubarak's attorney: He doesn't trust anyone anymore.
Slam dunk for Gilad Schalit
Recently freed Hamas captive Gilad Schalit accepts a position as sports columnist for the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth • Schalit has already attended a workout with the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team and the NBA All-Star game.