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PM Netanyahu: No Five-Year Extension for Tal Law

By Jewish Press Staff

The law sought to increase the numbers of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students serving in the IDF.

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IDF Discusses Ways to Deal with Electronically-Amplified Muezzin Calls

By Jewish Press Staff

Discussions follow recent legislation seeking to ban electronically-amplified muezzin calls entirely.

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Iran Says Obama Called for Direct Talks in "Red Line" Letter

By Jewish Press Staff

Iranian lawmaker says threats were accompanied by offer for dialogue.

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Turkey Condemns Rick Perry's "Islamic terrorist" Comment

By Jewish Press Staff

Perry suggested that the US should eliminate all foreign aid to Turkey.

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Israeli Deputy FM Rebuffs Clegg's Comments on Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press Staff

Danny Ayalon takes issue with UK Deputy PM's "irresponsible" comments.

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Syria UPDATE: Obama calls on Assad to resign; Russia to block UN Resolution

By Jewish Press Staff

Approximately 5,000 people have been killed in Syrian government crackdown.

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Former US Ambassador to UN Calls for Military Strike on Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

Bolton: "The world's central banker of terrorism will very soon become a nuclear weapons state."

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State to Israeli High Court: Boycott Law Constitutional

By Jewish Press Staff

The law is being challenged as an unconstitutional limitation on free expression.

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Livni Sets Kadima Primaries for March 27

By Jewish Press Staff

Livni was under heavy pressure from Kadima party members.

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Shalem College Receives Anonymous $1 Million Gift

By Jewish Press Staff

Shalem College, Israel's first liberal arts college, is slated to open in 2012-13.

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Shas MK: All Israelis Should Serve Their Country

By Jewish Press Staff

Rabbi Amsalem admonishes UTJ MK Gafni for recent comments that Haredim should not serve in the IDF.

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Turkey Officials Fear Attack on US Diplomatic Targets

By Jewish Press Staff

Turkish newspaper cites report that implicates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

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EU Report: Israel Judaizing Jerusalem

By Jewish Press Staff

EU Heads of Mission Report calls for the reinstatement of the PLO in East Jerusalem.

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Turkey Officials say Israel Aiding Kurdish Rebel Group

By Jewish Press Staff

Turkish intelligence report claims Israeli drones gathered data on potential Kurdish training sites.

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Inter-Parliamentary Union Apologizes for Hamas Invitation, Participation

By Jewish Press Staff

Knesset Speaker Rivlin had sent letter expressing displeasure at participation of Hamas.

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Nationwide Local Authorities Strike Ends

By Jewish Press Staff

Two-day old strike ends after paralyzing local services in Israel.

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Iran Warns EU That Oil Embargo Would Be "economic suicide"

By Jewish Press Staff

Iran's OPEC governor: Embargo would push Europe "into a deeper crisis."

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Hearing on FM Lieberman's Pending Corruption Indictment Begins

By Jewish Press Staff

Lieberman is accused of receiving "millions of dollars" between 2001 and 2008 while serving as MK and government minister.

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New Israel Fund Comes Clean on Role in Tent Protests

By Jewish Press Staff

Organization highlights a role in protest it had previously denied.

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Likud Tops Recent Poll

By Jewish Press Staff

According to the poll, Kadima would plummet 17 Knesset seats if elections were held today.

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Israel Responds Sharply to French Claims of 'Water Apartheid'

By Jewish Press Staff

Government Press Office presents recent findings of Hebrew University professor.

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Cyber Attacks UPDATE: Israeli Banks Block Int'l Access to Websites

By Jewish Press Staff

Move follows the downing of El Al and Tel Aviv Stock Exchange websites by anti-Israel hackers.

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US Appeals to South Korea to reduce Iran Oil Imports

By Jewish Press Staff

The asian nation receives approximately 10% of its oil from Iran.

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France: Russia's New Syria Draft Resolution Inadequate

By Jewish Press Staff

French foreign ministry spokesman: Russian draft "very far from the reality of the situation in Syria."

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Seven Likud Mayors Break Local Authorities Strike

By Jewish Press Staff

The nationwide strike enters its second day, as the Union of Local Authorities seeks to maintain unity.

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Mubarak Appears in Court, Lawyer Argues Against Death Penalty

By Jewish Press Staff

Mubarak lawyer: "There is no evidence to prove that Mubarak gave orders to open fire on the protesters."

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Tent Protesters Return to Rothschild Boulevard

By Jewish Press Staff

Activists: Tent protests will "erupt again in the summer."

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Israeli official: Nuclear Iran Could Constrain Israel in Fighting Hamas, Hizbollah

By Jewish Press Staff

Senior military official: Hamas, Hizbollah would be "under the Iranian nuclear umbrella."

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PM Netanyahu Receives Death Threat on Facebook Page

By Jewish Press Staff

The message reportedly said that Netanyahu "will be a victim just like Rabin."

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Cyber Attacks UPDATE: Shiloh Community Website Hacked; Azerbaijani Websites Targeted

By Jewish Press Staff

Cyber attacks come one day after Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and El Al websites downed.

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MK Tibi Suspended from Knesset Week For Profanity-Laced Poem

By Jewish Press Staff

Ahmad Tibi recited poem about MK Michaeli before the Knesset.

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Hamas Praises Recent Cyber Attacks Against Israel

By Jewish Press Staff

Hamas: Cyber attacks "a new field of resistance against the Occupation."

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Local Authorities in Israel to Continue Strike

By Jewish Press Staff

Institutes serving children with disabilities will open Tuesday.

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UN Secretary General Pleads for Security Council Action

By Jewish Press Staff

Statement comes a day after Ban Ki-Moon implores Syria's Assad to "stop the massacre of his people."

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Knesset Plenum Votes Down Proposed Bills by MK Ahmad Tibi

By Jewish Press Staff

Tibi proposes bill recognizing Jerusalem as Palestinian capital.

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Thailand Nabs One Hizbollah Terrorist, Manhunt On For Another

By Jewish Press Staff

Travel Advisory issued for Israelis against traveling to Bangkok.

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Vice PM Yaalon Disappointed By Obama's Hesitation On Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

Yaalon contrasted Obama's stance with that of France and Britain.

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US Gauges Israeli Intentions Regarding Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

Obama fears Israel will strike Iranian nuclear facilities.

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Iran Warns Gulf Arabs on Boosting Oil Production

By Jewish Press Staff

Comments come in wake of Saudi Arabia's assurance to boost oil output.

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UN Secretary-General Scolds Israel

By Jewish Press Staff

Ban Ki-moon blames "the Israeli occupation."

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Russia Expresses Solidarity With Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

NATO ambassador: military action against Iran "direct threat" to Russia.

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Syrian President Grants General Amnesty

By Jewish Press Staff

Embattled president Assad offers another gesture to try to quell the 10-month old unrest.

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Israel, Palestinian Officials Meet Again in Jordan

By Jewish Press Staff

Third meeting in Amman yields agreement to meet again.

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Water Level in Lake Kinneret Rises 11 Centimenters

By Jewish Press Staff

Heavy rains in Northern Israel help raise Kinneret's water level.

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El Baradei Bows Out of Egyptian Presidential Race

By Jewish Press Staff

Withdrawal seen as a blow to pro-democracy camp in Egypt.

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Terrorist Killed, Five Wounded in Blast at Home of Gaza Terrorist Commander

By Jewish Press Staff

Popular Resistance Committees terrorist group: Explosion caused by "malfunction," not a result of an Israeli strike.

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Gaza Hackers take over Israel Fire and Rescue Website

By Jewish Press Staff

Palestinian cyber-warfare follows hacking of Deputy FM Ayalon's website last week.

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IDF Strikes Terror Cell On Gaza Border

By Jewish Press Staff

Terrorists fire rocket into southern Israel;no injuries sustained.

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Report: Turkey Dropping Flotilla Suits

By Jewish Press Staff

Move comes as a result of US efforts to defuse tensions between Israel and Turkey.

News Briefs / Egypt

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Poised to Win 45% of Parliament

By Jewish Press Staff

The more conservative Salafists are expected to gain 25% of the total seats.

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Russia Rebuffs Western Attempts to Strengthen UN Resolution On Syria

By Jewish Press Staff

Russian official: "West's approach radically differs from ours".

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MK Moshe Feiglin Rallies Leaders of Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press Staff

Likud MK warns of dire consequences of lopsided Netanyahu win in Likud primaries.

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Russian Official: West is Inching Closer to Military Intervention in Syria

By Jewish Press Staff

Former Head of Russian Intelligence speaks of possible Western military intervention.

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Deputy US Secretary of State holds talks with head of Muslim Brotherhood

By Jewish Press Staff

Number two US diplomat William Burns meets with Mohamed Morsi, head of Freedom and Justice Party.

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Knesset Speaker: If the Government Does Not Legalize Migron, the Knesset Will

By Jewish Press Staff

Comments come a day after Habayit Hayehudi threatens to leave coalition over the issue.

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Another US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in the Persian Gulf Region

By Jewish Press Staff

Pentagon says deployment of USS Carl Vinson is "routine".

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Mohammad Dahlan's Assets Seized in Jordan

By Jewish Press Staff

Jordanian action taken at the request of PA leadership.

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Israeli High Court of Justice Rejects Petitions Against 'Citizenship Law'

By Jewish Press Staff

Judge: "Human rights are not a prescription for national suicide."

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Natan Sharansky: New White House Chief of Staff is a "Great Israel Supporter"

By Jewish Press Staff

Jewish Agency Chairman applauds appointment of Jack Lew by President Obama.

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Yisrael Beiteinu Introduces Bill To Restrict Knesset Membership To IDF Veterans

By Jewish Press Staff

The bill would have the greatest impact on the Arab and ultra-Orthodox communities.

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Immigrant Absorption Minister: 'Ethiopian Immigrants Should Be Grateful To Israel'

By Jewish Press Staff

MK Sofa Landver responds to claims of racism against Ethiopian Israelis.

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UPDATE: Egyptian Government Nixes Abuhatzeira Pilgrimage

By Jewish Press Staff

Egyptian Foreign Ministry says it informed Israel that it would not be "appropriate" for Jewish pilgrims to make the annual visit.

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Romney Expresses Support for Israel in New Hampshire Primary Victory Speech

By Jewish Press Staff

Presidential hopeful also criticizes Obama's “failed”leadership.

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US Cuts Funds to PA's Sesame Street

By Jewish Press Staff

US to focus on funding programs that provide basic services to Palestinians.

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Vandals Graffiti Mosque, Torch 3 Cars Near Ariel

By Jewish Press Staff

Suspected 'price tag' follows evacuation of outpost near Shiloh.

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Knesset Committee Urges Europeans to Drop Legislation Banning Kosher Slaughter

By Jewish Press Staff

Committee discussion follows wave of European legislation seeking to outlaw "Shechita".

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Israel Expresses Support for India's Permanent Membership on UNSC

By Jewish Press Staff

Israeli President Peres lavishes praise on India, highlights strong and deepening ties.

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Russia 'Regrets' Iran's Continued Uranium Enrichment

By Jewish Press Staff

Russia hopeful it can bring Iran to the negotiating table.

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Greek, Israeli Defense Ministers Meet, Discuss Expanding Military Cooperation

By Jewish Press Staff

Ehud Barak and Dimitris Avramopoulos pledge to deepen bilateral ties.

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Syrian Leader Assad Defiant in Speech to Nation

By Jewish Press Staff

Syrian President claims he still has his people's support.

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Knesset Passes New Bill to Prevent Infiltration

By Jewish Press Staff

Measures include longer prison terms and the power to detain migrants for longer periods without charge.

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India Agrees to $1.1 Billion Arms Deal with Israel Aerospace Industries

By Jewish Press Staff

IAI will sell UAVs, missiles, anti-missile systems, and other systems.

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Jewish MK Douses Arab MK During Heated Knesset Committee Session

By Jewish Press Staff

MK Anastassia Michaeli throws a cup of water at MK Ghaleb Majadle after he calls her "fascist," tells her to "shut up."

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High Court of Justice: Residents of Judea & Samaria Can Serve on Supreme Court

By Jewish Press Staff

Petition brought by Yesh Gvul against appointment of Sohlberg rejected.

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Israel Deputy Foreign Minister's webpage hacked

By Jewish Press Staff

Danny Ayalon's webpage falls victim to "Gaza-Hacker".

Potpourri

The Kalef Family Formerly of Neve Dekalim; Now Of Nitzan

By Jewish Press Staff

The family: Parents Avinadav and Hanna Kalef; son, Ortal; daughter, Kinneret and son, Ronen. All of three Kalef children married while the family lived in Gush Katif and are themselves today, parents.

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