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Tuesday May 21, 2013
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Muslim Brotherhood leader: Israelis are rapists of Jerusalem
Israelis are "rapists" and every Muslim needs to save Jerusalem from their clutches, Egypt's Muhammad Badi is reported to have said last Thursday • Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani: Time has come for the disappearance of the West and the Zionist regime.
 
Barry Rubin | A Muslim Brotherhood leader doesn't prove we're all ‘chimps’
Even now the “chimps” refuse to acknowledge the extremism of the Brotherhood, the most significant anti-American, anti-Semitic group in the entire world today.
 
Elliott Abrams | In search of a Middle East policy
The administration’s diplomatic efforts, which put Kofi Annan at the fore, have failed, but they have not been replaced by anything effective.
Hezi Sternlicht | Is it time for a professional army?
A leaner, more streamlined IDF would benefit society as a whole.
Dan Margalit | Draft in stages
It is abundantly clear that a comprehensive enlistment for all cannot happen immediately in one fell swoop.
Lior Alperovitch | Don't bury archaeology
Archaeological discoveries emphasize the ancient connection of the Jewish people to its homeland.
Palestinian kids urged to give up smoking and kill Jews
A U.N. and Palestinian Authority-funded children’s center in eastern Jerusalem has put on a puppet show encouraging children to give up smoking cigarettes and instead become machine-gun toting men who liberate Jerusalem from the Jews.
Ministers ask Netanyahu to adopt report stating settlements are legal
As first reported by Israel Hayom last Tuesday, committee headed by Retired Supreme Court Justice Edmond Levy finds that Israelis have a legal right under international law to settle Judea and Samaria.
Plesner, Ya'alon promise a balanced new draft law
Amid great consternation in the haredi community and political circles over the possibility of the draft, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aides work to formulate new law acceptable to as many coalition partners as possible.
New book claims Israel sent Mossad hit teams to Iran
According to authors Dan Raviv and Yossi Melman in "Spies Against Armageddon: Inside Israel's Secret Wars," Israeli operatives have killed at least four Iranian nuclear scientists.
'Gays poison the public domain,' says Raanana chief rabbi
Speaking about Raanana's first Gay Pride festival, Rabbi Yitzhak Peretz says gays are a bad influence • Raanana's mayor objects, saying the city supports coexistence.
Shas: Netanyahu is on collision course against haredim
Shas and United Torah Judaism vow to unite against Tal Law alternative if it forces draft • Haredi representative: We will mount a protest like Israel has never seen before" • Shas: PM has been dragged off track by Kadima and seems to want bloodshed."
Buried treasure discovered at Crusader fortress at Apollonia
The gold coins are said to be worth more than $250,000 • Experts believe one of the fort's commanders buried the gold in the 13th century to keep it from falling into the hands of Muslim attackers.
'EU may violate international law by not banning settlement trade'
Cambridge University professor advises EU governments they will not be breaking international law if they decide to ban trade with Israeli settlements, The Independent reports • Professor says states are not obliged to accept trade ban.
Business owners to face closure for employing infiltrators
During discussion convened by Netanyahu on infiltrators, it is agreed that businesses that employ illegal migrants will be shut down • Number of immigrants decreases • Justice Ministry proposes to prohibit infiltrators from transferring money abroad.
No trial for intel chief thought to be behind Yom Kippur War leak
Former military intelligence head reportedly disclosed name of Egyptian official who warned Israel of 1973 surprise offensive that killed more than 2,500 IDF soldiers • State prosecution poised to close the case due to Zeira's age and elapsed time.
Former IAF, IDF chief Halutz flying low without political party
Former IDF Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. (res.) Dan Halutz checks if he has enough support within Labor party to leave Kadima, but is rebuffed • Move likely due to Kadima's precarious position in poll ratings.
Safed rabbi who warned against Arab tenants avoids prosecution
In 2010, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu ruled that leasing apartments to Arab students in Safed was against Jewish law, and later reportedly added inflammatory racist rhetoric • But law enforcement says he may have been misquoted.
Proposed bill would limit Palestinians' ability to sue Israel
The Constitution, Law and Justice Committee will discuss a bill to substantially limit Palestinians' abilities to file compensation claims over military actions.
Crucial tender to privatize Eilat port suspended
After Ofer Brothers Group becomes last remaining bidder in tender to privatize Eilat's port, Finance Ministry postpones tender's deadline • Labor leader Shelly Yachimovich threatens to petition High Court over "a dangerous takeover by a single family."
In challenge to military, Morsi reconvenes dissolved parliament
Newly elected Egyptian president reconvenes parliament, in opposition to court ruling that dissolved it backed by ruling military council • Move viewed as significant step by Morsi against generals' power grab before June 16-17 presidential runoff.
Abbas accepts invitation to visit Iran
Palestinian leader to make first visit to Tehran for international conference of the Non-Aligned Movement in August • Senior Palestinian official says visit is not aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, which would be seen in negative light by Washington.
Syrian military holds exercises in show of force
The West is reluctant to intervene in Syria in part because unlike the military intervention that helped bring down Moammar Gadhafi in Libya, the Syrian conflict has the potential to escalate quickly.
Abbas asks Swiss experts to test Arafat's body for traces of poison
Amid rumors that the former Palestinian president was poisoned, PA President Mahmoud Abbas invites Swiss experts to test samples from Araft's exhumed cadaver • According to Al-Jazeera, abnormally high polonium levels found on Arafat's personal belongings.
Netanyahu: All Falash Mura to be in Israel by 2014
Netanyahu approves a NIS 40 million ($10.1 million) investment in aliyah and absorption projects • Falash Mura waiting in Gondar, Ethiopia, will be placed in absorption centers throughout Israel, including newly funded Ibim, near Sderot.