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IDF denies Syrian claim Israeli vehicle destroyed in Golan

Syrian military leadership says on state TV that its armed forces destroyed an Israel vehicle, but the IDF says it was just lightly damaged; soldiers return fire; defense source: "The fire was directed at us."

IDF tanks along the Syrian border on Golan Heights

Photo:Baz Ratner / Reuters

US Secretary of State John Kerry and Justice Minister Tzipi Livni [file]

'PA must know peace talks are only game in town'

Livni addresses Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

A Palestinian boy fishes at the Gaza Seaport

Israel restores Gaza fishing area to six miles

Announcement comes ahead of Kerry visit.

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Tytell appeals conviction and two life sentences for murdering two Palestinians, assortment of other crimes.

Beersheba killer told court needed gun for defense
Court transcript from 2011 reveals Alon's "winning argument" for keeping his weapon was that his life was in danger.

Many kids among 91 feared dead in US tornado
Twenty of the 91 deaths were children; tornado in Oklahoma tears through entire tracts of homes, two schools and a hospital.

Hezbollah, Syrian army renew Qusair offensive
Opposition activists say the fighters and soldiers are using air strikes and artillery to drive out rebels.

Erekat throws his weight behind Kerry's peace bid
Top Palestinian negotiator tells UN that the PA is doing everything possible to resume talks.

'Chaos caused by Libyan war delays action in Syria'
Expert tells 'Post' that the lessons drawn from the intervention in Libya affect Western decisions regarding Syria.

Lapid clarifies stance after 'NY Times' interview
Yesh Atid leader faces opposition within party after telling 'NYT' settlement's won't be dismantled, J'lem won't be divided.

US discussing religious freedom worries with Israel
US State Department report addresses discrimination against non-Jews; finds anti-Semitism on rise in many nation states.

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Analysis & Features

Analysis: Words vs. pictures in al-Dura affair

Palestinian boys carrying Hamas flags in the Gaza Strip walk past graffiti showing Muhammad al-Dura.

Mass murder shocks Beersheba neighborhood

Scene of Hapoalim bank robbery in Beersheba, May 20, 2013.

Palestinian tragic film takes Cannes by storm

Haredi fallout

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Egypt boosts Sinai forces amid hostage crisis

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Kerry announces new anti-Semitism envoy
Secretary of State names Ira Forman as envoy to combat anti-Semitism after 2012 International Religious Freedom Report.

Streisand to receive honorary Hebrew U doctorate
The iconic Jewish-American singer, actress, to receive degree for "dedication to Israel and the Jewish people."

WJC to probe 'Claims Conference fraud cover-up'
In letter obtained by ‘Post,’ WJC head Lauder instructs new CEO to appoint task force on issue.

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2 ultra-Orthodox soldiers attacked in Mea She'arim
Police: Beating was response to haredi protest against military service.

Comment: A society fraying at the edges
Anyone who's had to deal with the Israeli banking system has probably felt like exploding in anger at some point.

Golan Telecom open to foreigners
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Environment & Technology

'Gas exports will create jobs in Israel'
Amid heated debate over exporting Israel’s gas finds, visiting US commerce VP Myron Brilliant encourages a flexible, balanced approach.

Water consumption analysis finds faults, leakages
IBM Haifa research lab and partners develop "Big Data" program.

Be’er Tuviya residents protest gas plant
Erdan: Alternatives study must occur, facility should not be in crowded shopping center.

Health & Science

Meuhedet employees hold one-day warning strike
Health fund staffers strike in protest of foot-dragging in negotiations over the last 18 months to reach a new collective agreement.

J’lem to forbid cigarette ads during Formula 1 race
Health Ministry to remind sponsor Philip Morris "to act according to the law."

Papua New Guinea seeks Israeli medical know-how
Governor of the western province of Papua New Guinea tells Health Minister German that local medicine lacks advanced technologies.

Sports

Netanya edges Hap J’lem, takes series the distance
73-70 Netanya road victory sets up decisive Game 5 in BSL quarterfinal series; Ramel Bradley leads way with 19 points.

Ben-Shimon gets the coaching call at Hap TA
Merry-go-round continues; Bnei Yehuda shuts out champion Mac TA in final game of season.

Davidovich and Badier bid farewell
Maccabi Haifa beats Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-2 as D and B cap memorable careers.

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