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Monday May 20, 2013
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More than a million Israelis under rocket threat from Gaza
Over 100 rockets fired at south since Thursday • 2 Israelis killed, dozens wounded • Grad rocket hits empty school in Beersheba while kids on summer break • IAF bombs targets in Gaza • Military Intelligence: Rockets smuggled into Gaza from Libya.
 
Yoav Limor | Send Hamas a message
Hamas will likely back down the minute it perceives that Israel is about to go crazy.
 
Dan Margalit | Egypt exposed in all its weakness
Cairo has the audacity to lash out at Israel, as if we were responsible for the deaths of five Egyptian soldiers.
Dr. Reuven Berko | Protect Israel's sovereignty in the south
Accelerating construction of the southern border fence will keep out smugglers, terrorists and infiltrators.
Prof. Alexander Bligh | All is not quiet on the southern front
The government of a future Islamic Republic of Egypt would have to commit itself to a holy war against Israel.
Isi Leibler | Social protest - reality and delusion
The government must now show compassion and a willingness to listen to the genuine grievances of the people.
Barak says Israel regrets death of Egyptian soldiers
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders immediate action to restore calm between the countries in wake of Egyptian policemen deaths at the border • Deputy foreign minister: The crisis is over.
Egypt calls Israel's apology insufficient, but ambassador stays
Israel expresses regret for deaths of five Egyptian policemen during pursuit of Palestinian terrorists last week • Egyptians demonstrate outside Israel’s embassy in Cairo, call for ambassador's expulsion.
Boaz Bismuth | The Egyptian street does not want peace
Despite Israel's apology, unofficial Egypt is furious.
IDF strikes terror infrastructure
IDF attacks multiple targets on Friday and Saturday • Over 100 rockets fall in Israel since Thursday • PM meets with Forum of Eight to discuss the possibility of further escalation.
Israel not interested in embarking on 'Cast Lead II,' official says
Senior official: No intention to launch large operation in Gaza, but Hamas will pay dearly if it continues violence • PM: After a few years of relative calm following Operation Cast Lead, new terrorist operatives using Sinai as a route of attack.
Police sniper laid to rest: 'A bigger hero than those in the movies'
Hundreds bid farewell to legendary police fighter Senior NCO Pascal Avrahami • Leaves behind wife and three children • Avrahami's eldest son, Tal, delivered the first eulogy: "You were a role model for us and the entire nation."
Brother recounts horror of watching family members killed
By driving behind his brother's car, Danny Gez is saved • "The terrorists verified the kill, but I could not do a thing," he says • Gez and Kralinsky funerals held Sunday.
Terrorists behind Thursday attack planned to abduct soldiers
Handcuffs and hand restraints found among dead terrorists' possessions • IDF: Decision to keep Route 12 open was a mistake • Senior officer: Alerts did not specify location, date or time.
UN report on 2010 Gaza flotilla to be released Monday
Report has been delayed in light of strained relations between Israel and Turkey • Early leaks indicate that the Palmer report declares Israel completely justified in maintaining a naval blockade on Gaza
Thirteen settler youth arrested for beating of Palestinian child
Ten-year-old hospitalized after masked attackers hit him with iron rods • Regional police and IDF investigate, despite lack of cooperation from suspects • Suspects, youths aged 16-18, are residents of the Migron area and Jerusalem.
Beck: No doubt about it, Israel's actions are justified
American broadcaster is preparing for his "Restoring Courage" rally to be held in Jerusalem on Wednesday • Beck: You should never doubt the justice of the choices you make.
Plea bargain means likely release of alleged Israeli mob boss
Alleged mob boss extradited to the U.S. for serious felonies last year is set to return to Israel after admitting to extortion and blackmail • Police believe his release unlikely to spark altercations between crime families.
At Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, fear of a massive sell-off
Escalation in southern Israel, coupled with weekend losses on global markets, does not bode well for Israeli stocks • Wall Street has worst month since March 2009.