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Saturday May 25, 2013
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From Assad's palace to terror in Burgas
Despite the anger and desire for revenge, Israel won't respond from the gut, but from the head. If it does embark on a military campaign in Lebanon, it will be to stop Hezbollah from becoming stronger.
 
Yoav Limor | The terrorists stick to their formula
The terrorists have a set modus operandi: Wait for a flight from Israel and then hit the tourists when they are least prepared.
Dan Margalit | We must never lose hope
No matter who specifically carried out the attack in Burgas, Iran is the ultimate perpetrator because it promotes the killing of Jews.
 
Ruthie Blum | Don't ask why Hezbollah attacked
It is Israel’s existence that causes soldiers in Allah’s army to strap on explosives. That would still be the case if Imad Mughniyeh were still alive.
Emily Amrousi | The price of loneliness
Even a welfare state and food coupons would not have saved Moshe Silman. What he needed was a close community.
Dore Gold | The Levy Report and the 'occupation' narrative
Choosing the term "occupation" seems to stem as much from political considerations as it does from any legal analysis.
Avi Cohen | An overarching sense of concern
There aren't many countries that display the level of concern and responsibility that Israel does when its citizens are attacked.
Isi Leibler | Haredi draft bill: A historic missed opportunity
Netanyahu is lucky that even at this low point in his political standing, he is still the preferred prime minister.
War of words between Israel and Iran heats up after Burgas bomb
Netanyahu asserts Hezbollah and Iran behind terror attack • Iran officially denies involvement, but Ahmadinejad says, "The Zionist enemy attempts to hit Iran with blow after blow and is hit harder" • U.N. Security Council unanimously condemns attack.
'Republicans gaining growing share of American Jewish vote'
Speaking to Israel Hayom English edition, Republican Jewish Coalition's Ari Fleischer and Matt Brooks say Israel is a swing state in U.S. presidential race • Fleischer: If Romney gets above 25% of American Jewish vote, that is a huge win for Republicans.
Holiday terror: The victims' stories
Funerals held for Israelis killed in attack on a tourist bus in Bulgaria • Pregnant woman and two sets of friends named as victims of the terror attack • All wounded Israelis airlifted home and will continue to receive medical treatment in Israel.
Hezbollah behind Burgas terror attack, US officials say
As probe aims to identify suicide bomber behind Bulgaria attack, U.S. officials tell New York Times that perpetrator was Hezbollah operative under orders from Iran • U.S. official: This was tit for tat over assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists.
Israel boosts security on Syria border, fearing violence spill over
Following the Damascus bombing that killed three members of the Syrian president's inner circle, the IDF is concerned that violence will spill across border into Israel and that Hezbollah will transfer advanced Syrian weapons into Lebanon.
No one will tell us how to live our lives
Despite the terror attack, some Israelis refuse to forgo their annual vacation in Burgas • One couple from rocket-battered Israeli city of Sderot insists that, considering where they live, "a single explosion will not stop us from going on our vacation."
Even Assad knows the end is near
The Syrian opposition managed to visit death upon Assad's household • Rebels no longer a disorganized force • By killing Assad's brother-in-law and without international intervention, they have proved that Assad's downfall is a matter of time.
The elections can wait
Shaul Mofaz envisioned many months as leader of a combative opposition, but then he flip-flopped and became vice prime minister for a total of 70 days • Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu got through the Knesset's summer session even better than he expected.
Syria’s Operation Valkyrie
On July 20, 1944, a group of officers from the Wehrmacht as well as other defense agencies of the Third Reich tried to overthrow the Nazi regime in Germany and assassinate Adolf Hitler • This week's bombing in Damascus bears the same hallmarks.
63% of American Israelis believe Obama is unfriendly toward Israel
According to iVoteIsrael, a grass-roots organization registering American Israelis to vote in U.S. elections, while the congressional vote is split evenly between Republicans and Democrats, Republican candidate Mitt Romney leads 2:1.
A capital offense? BBC divides Jerusalem
Israel has no capital, according to BBC's Olympics website, although it lists "East Jerusalem" as capital of "Palestine" • Following Israeli protests, Jerusalem is listed as Israel's "seat of government, though most foreign embassies are in Tel Aviv."
New Egyptian president welcomes Hamas chief, heralds in 'new era'
In first-ever meeting between Hamas officials and Egyptian head of state, President Mohammed Morsi affirms support for Palestinians • Meeting comes day after Morsi meets with Abbas in bid to show he does not favor one Palestinian faction over the other.
Obama 'absolutely supports' moment of silence for Munich 11
U.S. president reportedly backs initiative to formally commemorate Israelis murdered at 1972 games at next week's Olympics opening ceremony • Son of slain wrestler praises Obama's "courageous" decision, hopes more world leaders with follow.
The ascetic who controlled the lives of the haredim
From his modest apartment, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv ran the lives of many haredim and made important political decisions • He ruled out army service but was sensitive to soldiers • Days after his death, the war over his succession has already begun.