Sunday May 19, 2013
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19.05.2013
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'Israel won't allow chemical weapons to reach Hezbollah'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Burgas attack is proof that "world's most dangerous regime mustn't be allowed to have the world's most dangerous weapons," in reference to Iran • Israel files complaint over Syrian troops entering demilitarized zone.
 
Uri Heitner | The state should protect its citizens
The state is not responsible for the fiscal failures of its citizens, but it must ensure dignity to those who do not succeed.
Yossi Beilin | Death of a spymaster
Omar Suleiman's death symbolizes an end to what Israel had learned to expect from Egypt's men of power.
Dr. Aviad Hacohen | True change for haredim
The haredi community will not take on its fair share of the national burden through legal decrees, nor will arrest warrants change their minds.
Ya'alon conscription bill has 'service for all' as a distant goal
Vice prime minister presents cabinet with proposal to have 6,000 haredim and similar number of Arabs serve in military or national service each year starting in 2016 • Bill lowers deferment age for haredim down to 26.
Kadima's Mofaz moves to expel party rebels
Former Likud and Kadima member Tzachi Hanegbi reportedly nearly forms new faction that would join Likud-led coalition in exchange for cabinet portfolios • Defection stalled after renegades fall short of legal threshold of seven members.
Mati Tuchfeld | The collapse of an opportunistic party
Kadima has reached the end of the line. The surprising thing is that it managed to survive as long as it did.
Israelis mark Munich massacre anniversary in London
In modest ceremony in London, prayers read for 11 Israeli athletes murdered in the 1972 Olympic Games • IOC President Jacques Rogge reiterates that Olympics opening ceremony not appropriate arena to remember the dead despite international pressure .
Eli Sahar | Olympians, take a stand
If the Olympic committee is too afraid to remember the terror attack in the 1972 Olympics, is it any wonder that they are afraid of a 2012 terror attack?
Netanyahu: Iran to top agenda in Romney meeting
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu avoids endorsing U.S. presidential candidate ahead of Mitt Romney's visit to Israel but hints that Obama's policy on Iran is not working and he plans to raise the issue with Romney.
Week ahead of Migron evacuation, allegations of forgery surface
As Migron residents prepare for evacuation, police investigates allegations that the outpost's land has been purchased illegally • The State Prosecutor's Office asks High Court for a month's postponement.
US congressman spearheads initiative to recognize Levy report
Tea party Republican Joe Walsh has begun obtaining signatures for a new initiative to have Congress recognize the Levy report, which concludes that Israel is not occupying Judea and Samaria.
Report: Accomplice in Burgas attack planning Olympics strike
Authorities continue to hunt for man thought to have assisted suicide bomber who killed five Israelis in Bulgaria last week • Reports emerge suggesting a possible third Burgas accomplice who was to kill the bomber in case he had a change of heart.
'Arab League backs Palestinian bid for UN nod'
Palestinian officials say Arab League committee to prepare U.N. appeal for recognition of Palestinian statehood and report back to League in September • Timing is crucial as U.N. bid could potentially disrupt U.S. presidential election.
Syrian death toll tops 19,000, say activists
Rights group says July could be deadliest month since Syrian uprising began • Average daily death toll in June was 94, climbing to 131 per day so far in July • Fighting continues as rebels launch operation to "liberate" Aleppo.