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Call to Demote Arab MK as Knesset Speaker
MK Ben-Ari demands that Arab MK Tibi be suspended from his position as Deputy Knesset Speaker after he called pre-State Jewish heroes “terrorists.”



Israel Partnering in Africa Against Terror
Israel is increasing its partnership in Africa, united with factions which are battling fundamentalist Islam.



Haggadah By Zionist Hero Presented in Knesset
The second edition of a Passover Haggadah by pre-state Lehi militia leader Yisrael Eldad was warmly received by Knesset Members.



Knesset Freezes Budget for Housing Freeze Enforcers
MK Ariel: while Arabs build illegal villas, Defense Minister Barak is busy asking for budgets for draconian building freeze against Jews.



Knesset, Emunah Mark International Women's Day
International Women's Day marked by Knesset with special session and conference of religious Zionist women. Not all are aware of the day's origin.



Dave Kimche, Spy and Diplomat, Dies at 82
British born Kimche was Deputy Head of Mossad, Director of the Foreign Ministry and operated in Africa, Lebanon, Iran and Eastern Europe.



Gov't Exercise Tests Emergency Evacuation to Judea and Samaria
A Home Front Command drill tested readiness for an attack, with the possibility of absorbing central Israel refugees into Judea and Samaria.



Conference of 'Ground-Breaking' Young Israeli, French Scientists
15 young scientists from Israel and 12 from France received research grants from the European Union for research, meet President.



Media Consensus: Mossad Killed al-Mabhouh
Opinions on terrorist al-Mabhouh's murder in a Dubai luxury hotel room are still front page news. International media consensus is: Mossad did it.



Netanyahu Hears Warnings re: Indirect Talks With PA
With Joe Biden in Israel and indirect "proximity" talks with the PA on tap, party colleagues warn Netanyahu not to cede Israel’s vital interests.

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Israel takes 77 Fatah men off wanted list as reward to PA

Sources say none of the pardoned men were directly involved in murder.


Syria wants to develop nuclear energy

Deputy FM Mekdad: "Peaceful application of nuclear energy should not be monopolized."


Iraqi parties both claim to be ahead in election

Top US commander says historic vote will let all but 50,000 American troops come home by end of summer.


Abbas appoints new anti-corruption panel

Whistle-blower Shabaneh launches Web site revealing new cases on weekly basis.


Iranian efforts to escalate friction keeps region tense

Despite Iranian influence and pressure on Assad, current assessments in Israel are that both Hizbullah and Syria are deterred from war, each for its own reasons.


An important precedent: Shifting Palestinian ‘red lines'

Abbas’s agreement to proximity talks shows that he, too, will cave in if the pressure is high enough.


Abbas appoints new panel to probe corruption

Whistle-blower Fahmi Shabaneh launches Web site, where he reveals corruption cases on an almost weekly basis.


Mitchell to broker indirect talks

US pleased, but Abbas skeptical, says Beitar Illit buildings show Israel not serious.


PA agrees to ‘proximity talks’

Ahead of Biden visit to Israel, Netanyahu to meet with Mitchell again.


PA to ban work in settlements

Economics minister says Palestinian society must be consistent in its opposition.


Egyptian blogger on military trial to be freed

Ahmed Mostafa has a week to issue apology for claiming army's military academy corrupt.


Gaza women denied inheritance rights

But many are not speaking out to tackle the problem.


PLO approves indirect talks with Israel

Arabs express skepticism, but say they want to give US mediation a chance.


Erdogan: Rachel's Tomb was never Jewish

speaking to Saudi paper, Turkish PM criticizes Israel's Heritage List.


Womens rights improve across the Middle East

Yemen, Iraq and the Palestinian territories see regression.


Iraqis vote despite threat of violence

At least 12 killed in attacks by extremist groups intent on disrupting elections.


PLO expected to vote on resuming talks

Mitchell meets Barak; Biden en route for first trip to region as VP.


‘Hamas losing control over Strip’

Senior operative in Gaza reportedly sends letter to Masha’al warning of security anarchy in Strip


Iraqis living abroad begin casting ballots

UN refugee agency says more than 4.2 m. Iraqis have fled country since US-led invasion.


'Soon 2-state solution won’t be possible'

UN humanitarian coordinator says Israel has stymied Palestinian nat'l aspiration.

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Israel says Syria talks not imminent, but lauds Turkey offer to mediate - Ha'aretz
A senior official in the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Tuesday denied Turkey's announcement that Israel had accepted its offer to resume its role as mediator in peace negotiations with Syria.

Israel tries to jump-start calls for Iran nuclear sanctions - Washington Post
Israeli officials are beginning to signal impatience with the slow pace of diplomacy aimed at restraining Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Biden Promises 'Total' US Commitment to Israel's Security - VOA
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is in Israel and has urged Israeli leaders to take bold steps for peace. The Vice President is on a five-day visit to the Middle East to push peace efforts, and offer reassurances to Israel.

White House condemns east Jerusalem building - Ynet News
The US was quick to condemn the Interior Ministry's decision to approve the construction of 1,600 housing units in east Jerusalem on Tuesday.

Jews for Jesus baker not kosher - Jerusalem Post
The High Court of Justice on Tuesday ordered the Ashdod Rabbinical Council to provide documents proving that the kashrut terms demanded of a Jews for Jesus baker were identical to those demanded of the Jewish bakers in the city.

Netanyahu welcomes indirect talks with PA - Ynet News
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday welcomed the renewed peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, shortly after the United States announced both parties agreed to resume indirect negotiations.

Biden, PM set to focus on Iran - Jerusalem Post
Even as the US formally announced Monday that both Israel and the Palestinian Authority had agreed to indirect talks, the focus of the talks Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will hold Tuesday with US Vice President Joe Biden is expected to be the Iranian nuclear threat.

4-8 weeks left for diplomacy on Iran - Jerusalem Post
Four to eight weeks remain to test the option of diplomatic engagement as means of stopping Iran's nuclear program before sanctions will likely be imposed, Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon told an audience of foreign military officers and government officials in Herzliya on Monday.