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Tuesday June 18, 2013
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Mofaz demands PM decision on haredi draft 'within days'
Coalition heads into tense negotiations after defunct Plesner committee presents its recommendations • "The ball is in Netanyahu's court," says Mofaz, whose Kadima party threatened to quit the coalition unless progress is made on Tal Law replacement.
 
Mati Tuchfeld | Who needs a crisis now?
It appears that none of the coalition members want early elections, so why is it so hard to stop the elections train?
 
Dan Margalit | Dialogue is in everyone's interest
In the final analysis, drafting haredim is at the heart of the matter.
Yoav Limor | The solution is simple
If you are capable and the army needs you, you go to the army, anyone who cannot serve in the military must do national service.
Zalman Shoval | Obama's Pyrrhic victory?
Despite Obama's small lead ahead of U.S. elections, polls show the public disavows Obama's signature accomplishment.
Boaz Bismuth | The centrifuges continue to spin
The Iranian economy may have taken a hit, but the Natanz and Fordo facilities are continuing to enrich uranium at full force.
Plesner recommendations: 80% of eligible haredim to serve by 2016
Under defunct committee's recommendations, haredim could seek deferment until the age of 22 for the sake of pursuing yeshiva studies, after which they would have to carry out 24 months of military service or 18 months of national service.
Haredi leader: Everyone must study Torah, no compromises
After PM disbands committee tasked with advancing ultra-Orthodox military enlistment, haredi community takes tough stance to preserve blanket exemption • Haredi media calls committee chairman MK Yohanan Plesner "pathetic."
'Israelis have a legal right to settle all Judea and Samaria'
Committee headed by retired Supreme Court justice, tasked with examining the legal status of outposts, concludes that international law does not preclude Israeli construction on land owned by the state.
'Obama will stand strong as a lion' for Israel's security, Peres says
At Fourth of July event, Peres says, "I am certain that the U.S. will stand against any hint of threat and danger" from Iran • Netanyahu: "July 4th is a time ... to be thankful that history granted America the power to match its ideals with action."
Alleged Yad Vashem vandal: I would blow up the Knesset
Elhanan Esterovich, 31, is indicted for a string of vandalism acts in Jerusalem and the Jordan Valley • Prosecution seeks to extend his remand on the grounds that he is "dangerous" • Esterovich refuses to express remorse for his alleged actions.
UN drug agency head slams anti-Jewish Iran remarks
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime chief expresses concern over "the anti-Semitic comments of Iranian Vice President Mohammad-Reza Rahimi" • U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland condemns "Rahimi's vile anti-Semitic and racist comments."
Migron petition: Lands purchased legally, cancel evacuation
Group of Migron settlers petition High Court to cancel the outpost's removal, citing proof that their land was legally purchased from the Palestinians • Peace Now director: The settlers' futile petition is just another attempt to delay the evacuation.
'Millions exchanged hands in Holyland corruption case'
State's witness reveals ties to former Jerusalem mayor Uri Lupolianski, alleges donating to Lupolianski's charity in exchange for zoning permits in Holyland residential complex project • "He changed his mind after NIS 2 million was donated," says witness.
Offer us a carrot, not a stick, say yeshiva students
Director-general of the National Civilian Service Administration says there is real change occurring in the haredi community • Yeshiva students sign letter saying forced service could create a backlash.
'Israel's economy is strong ahead of credit rating reports'
Delegation from S&P credit rating company slated to visit Israel to evaluate economy • Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz will explain government decision to increase deficit • Ratings company likely to recommend increased taxes to close deficit.
Al-Jazeera: Arafat was poisoned by radioactive isotope
Report says traces of the highly radioactive substance polonioum were found on Yasser Arafat's clothes, toothbrush, and keffiyeh • Suha Arafat plans to have her late husband's body exhumed "to reveal the truth to all the Muslim and Arab world."
Palestinians seek more UNESCO site recognitions
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki says Cave of the Patriarchs and Mount Gerizim should also receive UNESCO recognition • Israeli spokesman says the plan to add more sites to World Heritage list is "pure propaganda."
VIDEO: Guns & Roses play Hatikvah in Tel Aviv
The band performed a two-and-a-half-hour set for 10,000 fans at Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park • Set list included Israeli national anthem and assorted Pink Floyd covers.