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Saturday May 25, 2013
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Turkish prime minister sets sights on maritime dominance
Maritime expansion project named "Barbarossa" plans to increase Turkey's presence in the Mediterranean • Erdogan calls Israel a "spoiled child" • U.S. concerned about diplomatic rift • Both countries stand to lose from severed defense trade ties.
 
Dan Margalit | Turkey will not stop at Israel
It's possible that relations with Turkey could deteriorate even to the point of war.
Michael Nizri | The world according to Turkey
Turkey believes dialogue with everyone, even Hamas, is key to achieving regional cooperation.
Isi Leibler | On distinguishing between good and evil
We bury our heads in the sand instead of exposing the evil of Palestinian regimes.
Hezi Sternlicht | Between a rock and a hard place
Tel Aviv stocks have been rocked by a volatile global economy and tough times at home.
Settlers vandalize army base in first 'price tag' attack against IDF
Right-wingers scrawl graffiti, slash tires on Binyamin army base in apparent retaliation for Migron outpost demolition • First time an army base is subject to "price tag" attack • West Bank settlers' council condemns attack.
Katz dismisses Gates’ criticism of Netanyahu as ‘irrelevant’
Transportation minister and Netanyahu associate responds to reported criticism by former U.S. defense secretary • Gates reportedly called Netanyahu "ungrateful ally" • People who retire write memoirs, but they do not carry much weight, says Yisrael Katz.
Terrorist killed, three people wounded, in Israeli strike on Gaza
IAF confirms direct hit on terror squad in Gaza Strip after terrorists fire mortars at soldiers near border • Popular Resistance Committees' artillery unit leader killed, elderly man and two children wounded • 145 rockets fired into Israel in past month.
'Israel's enemies wouldn't dare use chemical weapons against us'
Defense minister seeks to calm fears after commander says there is a chance of an all-out war in the Middle East that would include WMDs • GOC Homefront Command Maj. Gen. Eyal Eisenberg says his analysis was taken out of context.
No-fly zone? Worried Israelis cancel upcoming flights to Turkey
Fearing harassment in Istanbul, Israelis opt to fly elsewhere for connecting flights • Large numbers call to change their High Holy Day itineraries • Jews living in Turkey fear “dark times” ahead.
State Comptroller to investigate former chief of staff next week
Report says Lt. Gen. (ret.) Gabi Ashkenazi's involvement in so-called Harpaz affair to be examined • Homefront Defense Minister Matan Vilnai: Now it's clear why Defense Minister Ehud Barak refused to extend Ashkenazi's term.
'Palestinians can't be a UN member and hold Gilad captive'
Noam Shalit and Yoel Shalit's girlfriend Ya'ara Winkler travel to New York to meet U.N. officials and U.S. congressmen • Timing of visit coincides with planned Palestinian statehood bid • Muslim leaders give them a copy of a letter sent to Hamas.
Gershon 'Gigi' Peres, president's younger brother, passes away
Eight months after losing his wife, Shimon Peres loses his younger brother, Gershon "Gigi" Peres • The younger Peres succumbed to illness, aged 85 • Peres: I have lost many loved ones. This has been a difficult year.
Tel Aviv dismantles tent camps as protest leaders make demands
Tel Aviv municipal workers disassemble tents from at least four encampments set up by social protesters across the city • Student Union leader meets with government committee head • Other protest leaders demand new budget.
Turkey clarifies it is suspending ‘only’ defense trade with Israel
Clarification comes hours after Turkish prime minister announces his country is suspending trade with Israel as part of a downgrade in diplomatic relations • Erdogan spokesman says trade will be halted between both countries' defense industries "for now."
Billionaire Dan David passes away, aged 82
The Dan David foundation has an endowment of $100 million and funds the Dan David Prize under the auspices of Tel Aviv University • David died from a brain hemorrhage. He will be buried on Friday in Kfar Shmaryahu.
Germans honor late Holocaust survivor and activist Noah Flug
German President Christian Wulff attends ceremony honoring Flug, who died a month ago at age 86 • Praises Flug's exemplary work • Flug most recently served as chairman of the Israeli Center of Organizations of Holocaust Survivors.
Grandma earns her El Al wings
Sixty-two-year-old grandmother Niva Gary leaves her profession as a registered nurse and becomes a flight attendant • She is oldest candidate to finish the El Al flight attendant training course • Her message: It's never too late to fulfill dreams.