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U.S. Approves $$70 Million in Iron Dome Aid
Defense Minister Ehud Barak meets U.S. counterpart in Washington, says defense relations were never stronger



Man Beaten in Disengagement to Receive NIS 45,000
State will compensate Benny Rahamin of Gush Katif who was badly beaten by Yasam police.



Outgoing Samaria Commander: I Failed in Itamar
Col. Nimrod Aloni blames himself for Fogel massacre. He is replaced by twice-wounded Col. Yoav Yarom.



Ex-Spanish PM: Khamenei Told Me 'Israel Must Burn'
Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "meant physical termination."



High-End Hassidic Art Gallery Opens in Brooklyn
The highest-end Hassidic art gallery in the world opens Thursday with an exhibition by renowned artist Itshak Holtz in Brooklyn, NY.



Poll: Kadima Crashing to 3 Knesset Seats
Kadima would crash from 28 Knesset seats to 3 if elections were held today, Knesset Channel poll says.



Memorial at Tel Dotan – First Time since Oslo
Ceremony in memory of the battle that began the liberation of Judea and Samaria to be held Sunday.



Syrian Opposition Leader to Step Down
Syrian National Council head Burhan Ghalioun announced he would step down amid allegations the Muslim Brotherhood secured his re-election



Jerusalem's State Schools Make Comeback
After fifteen years of steady decline in enrollment, Jerusalem's state-run secular and religious schools have reversed the trend.



Judge Backs 'Harsh Sentences' for Violent Offenders
Superior Court Judge Noam Solberg says violent street fights have become too common, backs heavy judicial responses

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PA sports chair: Oust Israel from Olympic c'tees
Israel should be excluded from Olympic unions and committees, head of the Palestinian Football Association says.

Abbas to discuss Netanyahu letter in Egypt
PA has expressed disappointment with Netanyahu's response, delivered to Abbas last weekend by envoy Yitzhak Molcho.

Ex-Arafat adviser: PA funded Arab Israeli parties
Mohammed Rashid demands probe into Abbas's wealth, says PA funded Arab parties in Israel during general elections.

Israel a target in Egypt's presidential race
Ex-air force commander in race boasts of bringing down Israeli aircraft; Islamist refers to "enemy" Israel as "Zionist entity."

Gulf Arabs shun exercise but eat their veggies
In an activity-adverse region, Gallup survey finds Saudis, women stand out.

Hamas: New, illegal PA cabinet can't hold elections
"Abbas's call for municipal elections at this time is unacceptable," Hamas spokesperson says, calling on PA to honor Doha deal.

Egypt resumes gas deliveries to Jordan, not Israel
Until now, both Israel, Jordan were affected by multiple attacks on Sinai pipeline; gas supplies to Israel remain suspended.

Assad warns against sowing chaos in Syria
Countries that "sow chaos" in Syria could find tables turned, Syrian President tells state-run Russian TV.

Algerian author sparks uproar with Israel visit
Boualem Sansal at Jerusalem writers festival: "What are we boycotting? This is a country with a flag."

UN monitors caught in Syria crossfire handed over
Rebels hand six ceasefire monitors, caught overnight in crossfire of Syria's civil conflict, back to UN.

Clashes rock Lebanon's Tripoli, 6 wounded
Heavy fighting rocked Lebanon's northern port of Tripoli for 4rth day where sectarian tensions grow over Syria revolt.

Egypt vote monitors say state hindering their work
Group says election c'tee restrictions putting in doubt foreign observers ability to check whether presidential election fair.

'United States expands ties with Syrian rebels'
Administration partly coordinating efforts to provide Syria's opposition with better weapons, 'Washington Post' reports.

Syrian Kurdish dissident: Break Syria into pieces
Sherkoh Abbas, a veteran Kurdish dissident, calls for dismantling the country into ethnicity based areas.

Adviser to Arafat wanted for embezzlement, fraud
PA Anti-Corruption Commission head announced Muhammad Rashid wanted for involvement in corruption cases, embezzlement of public funds.

Palestinians take to streets for Nakba Day
Three Border Police, one IDF soldier, 270 Palestinians lightly injured; Fayyad says no compromise on right of return.

Syrian attack kills 21; rebels hold UN monitors
Exile Ghalioun re-elected head of umbrella SNC opposition, Damascus reports 51 percent turnout in parliament election.

Hamas calls for kidnapping Israeli soldiers
Spokesman for terrorist group in Gaza urges militants to abduct soldiers for prisoner swaps, "whatever the cost."

UN car damaged in Syria blast, monitors say unhurt
Monitors try to find safe return to base after car blown up in central Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun.

Nakba Day clashes continue at Beitunia, Kalandiya
Three Border Police, one IDF officer are lightly injured in protests at Kalandiya, Beitunya; dozens of Palestinians injured.

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Israel's Military Intelligence chief visited U.S. for secret talks on Iran, Syria - AFP
Israeli military intelligence chief Aviv Kochavi made a "secret visit" to Washington earlier this month to discuss the upcoming talks between world powers and Iran, a newspaper reported on Wednesday.

Olmert: Right-wing U.S. cash killed my peace plan - CNN
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said millions of dollars from the "extreme right wing" in the United States helped oust him from government and derailed a peace plan with the Palestinians.

Israel to send fighter jets for joint exercises in the US - Times of Israel
The Israel Air Force is soon to send fighter jets to take part in joint military exercises in the US,Channel 2 reported on Tuesday night. The IAF has not trained in the US for several years, the report said.

Putin said Israel would take care of Iran - Jerusalem Post
Don't worry about Iran, Israel will take care of it, former Spanish prime minister Jose Maria Aznar quoted Russian President Vladimir Putin as telling him a number of years ago.