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Thursday May 23, 2013
 Israel Hayom
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Pollard asks Oren for help 'before it's too late'
In meeting with Ambassador Michael Oren, ailing spy asks for Israel's help to secure his release from jail.
 
Dan Margalit | Proof in the pudding
Time will tell if Netanyahu's housing plan is serious or not.
Hezi Sternlicht | Waiting for Tahrir
The tent-dwellers don't want solutions, they want revolution.
Uri Heitner | Of course it's political
Protesters should avoid facile divisions into Left and Right.
Yossi Beilin | Oslo is already here
Annulling the Oslo Accords is pretty much the last thing we need right now.
Prosor to Palestinians: There are no shortcuts to statehood
Full U.N. membership is “ultimate objective,” says Palestinian envoy • "We cannot keep waiting for Israel to negotiate in good faith" • Israeli ambassador cites Palestinian fragmentation as obstacle to viable state.
Nasrallah to Israel: Hands off our gas reserves
In a televised speech, Hezbollah leader warns against "stealing" Lebanon's energy resources, threatens retaliation for any future Israeli attack • According to Nasrallah, Lebanon's offshore oil and gas could be worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
PM's proposed housing reforms fail to stem protests
Netanyahu responds to almost two weeks of protests with a new plan • Demonstrators immediately reject PM's proposals, deem them an attempt to "divide and conquer" • Labor federation and municipalities back the demonstrations.
Casus belly: Hezbollah enraged over dancer's gig with Israeli
Lebanese belly dancer's embrace of Israeli singer on stage in France lands her in hot water back home • Hezbollah issues death warrant • Singer: Appearance was an act of peace.
Peres hints at secret peace talks with Palestinians
In wide-ranging interview with Arabic media, the Israeli president hints that Israel is conducting secret talks with the Palestinian Authority • Peres: We're closer now than we've ever been to achieving peace with the Palestinians.
PA frustrated at US efforts to avert unilateral declaration
Erekat: "If Washington continues to work against the Palestinian demand for international recognition in the General Assembly, Mahmoud Abbas should just throw the keys back at the Americans."
Striking medical residents sign resignation letters
Residents ratchet up their protests • Vow to resign if demands aren't met • Medical Association head: Gaps have widened • Finance Minister: We tried to accommodate the doctors. We offered solutions and made significant concessions.
Israel: Turkey has not issued an ultimatum, talks continuing
Normalization talks between two countries continue • Release of U.N.'s Palmer report, probing the raid on the first Gaza flotilla, postponed • U.S. is involved in mediation efforts between Jerusalem and Ankara.
High Court: State dragging its feet on demolishing Migron
Questions of land ownership have continued for over a decade in the Migron illegal outpost north of Jerusalem • State claims plans are ready to be implemented and residents will be evacuated and moved to another settlement soon.
Indictment to be served against lookouts who abandoned duties
Four field observers on the northern border suspected of shutting down their equipment • Could have caused a major catastrophe • Expected charges: endangering national security, insubordination and destruction of property.
WJC urges Olympic ban for Iran over boycott of Israeli athletes
The World Jewish Congress says the Iranian behavior is “unsportsmanlike and smacks of anti-Semitism.” • An Iranian swimmer pulled out of a race that included an Israeli at the world swimming championships in Shanghai this week.
'This is our victory concert'
Israel Chamber Orchestra plays Wagner in Berlin • Concert meets opposition in Israel and abroad. • German audience stands at attention for "Hatikva" • Ban on Wagner's music predates creation of state of Israel.