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    Wanted Arafat advisor: PA funded Arab Israeli parties



    Mohammed Rashid, wanted by the Palestinian Authority for embezzling millions, says PA funded Arab parties in Israel during general elections; demands probe into Abbas's wealth.



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Barak thanks Panetta for US aid on Iron Dome
The defense minister said that US assistance would allow Israel to strengthen its defense against missiles. 
Abbas to discuss Netanyahu letter in Egypt
PA has expressed disappointment with Netanyahu's response, delivered to Abbas last weekend by envoy Yitzhak Molcho. 
'King Bibi' graces cover of TIME Magazine
Influential magazine says: "He's conquered Israel. But will Netanyahu now make peace – or war?"
 
NEWS
  • New Druse Kadima MK glad to be in coalition
  • Dagan, ex-spy chiefs urge stronger Iran sanctions
  • Israel pushes for silent moment for Munich victims
  • Israel a target in Egypt's presidential race
  • Jalili: Pressure won't bear fruit in nuclear talks
  • A-G wants to radically increase police searches
  • Home saliva test for HIV unlikely to be approved
  • Egypt resumes gas deliveries to Jordan, not Israel
  • Kadima MK Gideon Ezra dies of lung cancer at 74
  • 'IDF fires on suspicious vehicle near Gaza border'
  • Iran threatens legal action against Google
  • Turks accuse Israel of violating N. Cyprus airspace
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Health & Science
Gov't okays adding magnesium to drinking water
Netanyahu, Litzman launch pilot project to restore magnesium to drinking water that is lost in desalination. 
15-year-old almost loses outer ear after piercing
Doctors perform emergency surgery, save him from amputation of his external ear. 
Organization slams ‘Time' breastfeeding cover
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine says there is no evidence that long-term breastfeeding is harmful to child, mother.
 
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YISRAEL MEDAD AND ELI...
 
The Tal Law
MOSHE KAVEH
 
Echoes of 1967: Israel unites
CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER
 
Candidly Speaking: Breakfast with Peter Beinart
ISI LEIBLER
 
Gridlock in Washington: You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!
DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD
 
Fundamentally Freund: Land for lunch, anyone?
MICHAEL FREUND
 
Time for a new deal for administrative detainees
JESSICA MONTELL
 
Inside Out: Nakba lessons
JONATHAN ROSEN
 
Terra Incognita: How racism crept into my neighborhood
SETH J. FRANTZMAN
 
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Off the Beaten Track: Walls and towers
Shavuot is certainly around the corner and it's nowhere more evident than in the North. 
Celebrating the Feast of Ascension in Jerusalem
For Christians around the world, the feast marks the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. 
Chosen Bites: Goat so cheesy
While the texture and appearance is similar to cream cheese, goat’s milk cheese has a soft tangy flavor that is complex.
 
Jewish World
Conference promotes prenuptial agreement
Bar-Ilan conference discusses multi-layered approach to solve problem of men who refuse to give wives bill of divorce. 
Shas, UTJ won't sit on 'Tal Law' committee
Yishai: Those who study Torah aren't subject to negotiations on quotas, basic rights; UTJ MKs not participating either. 
Young haredim want to study, open to army, work
Survey of 400 unmarried haredi students shows 70 percent see themselves continuing religious studies.
 
National News
'Eritrean migrants rape girl, assault boyfriend'
Announcement of alleged crime comes on heels of another alleged sexual assault, rape of young woman by African migrants. 
Man charged with African migrant home firebombings
21-year-old Haim Mula faces charges of arson, malicious damage after allegedly targeting homes in south Tel Aviv. 
Man charged with abusing mentally ill mother
Victor Chernish, 42, allegedly would hit, strangle, tie up his mother who suffered from schizophrenia.
 
Environment & Technology
Bill against animal cruelty passes 1st reading
Knesset bill would strengthen authorities that patrol animal cruelty, amendmending the current Animal Welfare Law. 
Innovations of all types pave AgriTech halls
Agriculture exhibition showcases hundreds of new technologies ranging from water-converting drones to predatory mites. 
Israeli expo in Holland celebrates past and future
Agricultural exhibition puts positive Dutch-Israeli relations on display.
 
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Israeli history photo of the week: The Western Wall
JPost special feature: Library of Congress collection of photos that document Israel before creation of state.
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Still kicking after all these years
Celebrating her golden jubilee, Rina Schenfeld, the first lady of Israeli dance, has outlived passing trends.
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