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Tuesday May 21, 2013
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21.05.2013
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Israel, Palestinians headed for showdown at Security Council
Diplomats converging at U.N. intensify efforts to prevent the unilateral Palestinian bid for statehood, where the PA needs the support of nine out of 15 member states • Prosor: Raised expectations among Palestinians will lead to violence, not peace.
 
Dan Margalit | The necessity of mutual concessions
We can avoid defining Israel's national identity and postpone a commitment to final borders until final-status talks.
 
Ze'ev Jabotinsky | Netanyahu's reminder to the UN
No U.N. decision, in the past or future, can contradict our sovereignty in the western part of the Land of Israel.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon | A tempest in a teacup
Even if the General Assembly votes to recognize a Palestinian state, the resolution will have no teeth.
David M. Weinberg | Dialing down Palestinian hopes
By ignoring Israel’s concessions for peace while treating the Palestinians like a spoiled child, the world is pushing off the chances for peace.
Richard Baehr | The three-state 'solution'
Every suggestion from the peace camp for what Obama should do, or what Bibi must concede, ignores the fact that Hamas is alive and well.
'Price tag attacks are biggest threat ahead of UN bid'
Police chief says retaliatory attacks by settlers are on the rise • 7,500 police officers to be deployed throughout Israel on Friday to thwart possible clashes • Police pleased with PA president's call for nonviolence.
Israel and Iran had indirect contact over Shalit, WikiLeaks shows
Recently released cable reveals that Israeli Embassy in London asked British rabbi who had contacts with Iranian officials to discuss "fate of Israeli hostages possibly in the hands of Hamas or Hezbollah."
'Turkey blocked new Israel office at NATO headquarters'
Turkish Foreign Minister says Israeli request to open office at NATO headquarters in Brussels was taken off agenda after Turkey threatened to veto it • Turkey won't share info from U.S. radar system with Israel • Israel pulls police liaison from Istanbul.
Former Egyptian ambassador to Israel passes away
Mohammed Bassiouni, 74, was Egypt's longest-serving envoy to Israel, and also served in the Egyptian army during its wars against Israel • In a recent interview, Bassiouni condemned demonstrators' attack on Israeli embassy.
Eyal Zisser | The face of peace with Egypt
It is symbolic that Mohammed Bassiouni's death comes when the peace treaty with Egypt faces the worst crisis since its signing three decades ago.
Lawmakers slam Tibi over reports he joined Palestinian UN team
Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin and other MKs speak out against Israeli Arab MK Ahmad Tibi following reports he traveled to New York with PA delegation • Tibi's office says he is not a member of the delegation, but is "a strong supporter of it."
Kiryat Arba to open cultural center as artists call for boycott
Five hundred artists sign petition to boycott center • "Cultural activities should not take place in settlements," says one dramaturge • Kiryat Arba council member: Kiryat Arba will now make its mark on the cultural map.
BBC poll shows wide global support for Palestinian statehood
The poll, jointly conducted by the BBC World Service and GlobeScan, shows 21% against move • Four predominantly Muslim countries and China register strong support • In Egypt, 90% are in favor and only 9% oppose bid.
Labor candidates seek prestigious endorsements ahead of runoff
Shelly Yachimovich chalks up former minister, Tel Aviv mayor and Kibbutz Movement secretary-general • Amir Peretz wins support from Yitzhak Rabin's daughter and MK Uzi Baram.
Histadrut to 'react' if Trajtenberg recommendations unsatisfactory
Labor federation chair Ofer Eini: I won't rely on hearsay concerning the committee's conclusions • Tel Aviv court orders remaining protest tents to be removed within three days • Protesters: We will not oppose removal of tents violently.
'This is not the time to cut taxes,' Fischer says
Tycoons have done nothing illegal, says Bank of Israel governor • Populism is a good thing for up to six months, he says, adding that the deficit is higher than planned and we cannot exceed our budget.
Strauss-Kahn apologizes for 'moral failure' on French TV
Former IMF chief breaks his silence following his absolution from sexual assault charges in New York • Strauss-Kahn: I've seen the pain that I caused and thought about it a lot.
New book showcases Nazi propaganda pictures in 3-D
Historian Ralf Georg Reuth assembles about 100 images of Hitler, Nazi soldiers and other events from that era in new book, "The Face of the Dictatorship: The Third Reich in 3-D" • Book comes complete with 3-D glasses.
And the Israeli Oscar goes to ...
The Israeli Film and Television Academy will award its coveted Ophir prize, or "Israeli Oscar" on Thursday • Five films will compete for the right to represent Israel in the U.S. Oscar race.