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Tuesday May 21, 2013
 Israel Hayom
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Borderline war
The border with Egypt has now become the Israel Defense Forces' most turbulent and dangerous front, requiring the deployment of the most elite units.
 
Ruthie Blum | The Arab springboard
The “leader-from-behind” of the Free World can be credited with having swiftly removed any remaining obstacle to an across-the-board Islamization of the Middle East — especially of Egypt.
 
Liad Porat | A new eruption in Egypt?
The Muslim Brotherhood is not prepared to suffer arbitrary measures aimed at sabotaging its advances.
Boaz Bismuth | The Islamists wanted too much
Eventually, Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood will get all the power it desires, only at a slower pace.
Haim Shine | True peace and security
No one can deny the Jewish people their legitimate right to live in freedom in their new-ancient homeland.
Yaki Dayan | It's the foreign policy, stupid
Israel is concerned that the U.S. is ultimately liable to shift to a Cold War-style containment of Iran.
Israel, Hamas trade fire as Gaza violence escalates
None hurt in rocket strikes • IAF targets Gaza rocket squads firing at Israel and terrorists planting explosive device on the border, killing at least two Palestinians • For the first time in months, Hamas claims responsibility for mortar attacks.
Sides near compromise ahead of Ulpana eviction deadline
State to petition High Court for three-month delay to the planned demolition of Ulpana homes in order to remove them intact and relocate them • Minister's and settler leader's cars vandalized by far-right activists during meeting.
Mosque set on fire near Ramallah in suspected 'price-tag' attack
Vandals torch mosque, spray-paint "Ulpana war" on wall • Police: Arson a "price-tag" attack for upcoming Ulpana evacuation • Netanyahu: "This was the work of intolerant, irresponsible lawbreakers. We will act quickly to bring them to justice."
'Atmosphere at Moscow nuclear talks is not positive at all'
Iranian diplomat says due to downbeat nature of talks, "we might not need a second day of talks" • Iran asks for "comprehensive sanctions relief," but world powers insist that can come only after Tehran curbs enrichment.
Dan Margalit | Against Iran, an iron wall and iron will
The West must impose a siege on Iran's economy, and only then offer compromises.
Israel training lawyers around world to deal with delegitimization
New Foreign Ministry initiative aims to equip lawyers friendly to Israel with tools to counteract delegitimization by Palestinians in courtrooms • Initiative comes after pro-Palestinian groups seek international arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
Lawmaker comes out against gays in the military
MK Uri Ariel (National Union): "Those who openly, actively declare their homosexuality should not be recruited" • Last week MK Anastassia Michaeli (Yisrael Beytenu) said homosexuals were sexually abused when they were young and commit suicide at 40.
Egyptians unwilling to rent offices to house Israeli Embassy in Cairo
Embassy continues to be homeless since an angry Egyptian mob attacked the building in September • "Those who agree [to rent space to the embassy] are asking for an amount of money with which you can rent an entire neighborhood," Foreign Ministry says.
'Terror attack along Egypt border could have been much worse'
Southern Brigade Gaza Division commander says Golani soldiers prevented "large-scale attack" following infiltration of a terrorist cell from Sinai • Netanyahu: Border fence construction is a supreme national interest • Gantz expresses concern over Sinai.
Gazans welcome claim of Islamist victory in Egypt
Gazans voice hope for "real improvement in our lives, to end the blockade, to have free borders with Egypt and the world" • Hamas activists distribute sweets to celebrate news of Muslim Brotherhood victory in Egypt presidential election.
Report: Iran, Russia, China, Syria to stage joint war games
Iran's Fars News Agency, quoting "informed sources," says 90,000 troops from the four countries were to take part in land and sea exercises along Syrian coast.
Facebook acquires Israeli facial recognition startup
Social media giant buys Face.com for estimated $100 million • Startup's facial detection technology used by Facebook in its popular photo-tagging feature • Facebook: "This transaction brings a world-class team and long-time technology vendor in house."
Netanyahu tells visiting students they are Israel's ambassadors
PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets a group of students from Las Vegas-based Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson Educational Campus • "Our school has a strong connection to the State of Israel," says Amir Eden, the school's head of Judaic Studies, Hebrew, Jewish Life.