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Tehran's march toward the bomb
Ya'alon: Iran should be forced to choose between nuclear weapons or survival
Defense minister calls on international community to increase pressure on Iran; says Israel examining new developments in Tehran in light of presidential election results; adds that Syria's war is "nearing our borders."
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Hamas: Syria conflict impacting Iran relations, financial aid
Gaza's support of rebels hurting aid from Tehran, Damascus.
Fatah warns US against exerting pressure on PA to resume talks
PA calls for pressure on Israel as Kerry set to return next week.
Netanyahu announces 40% of natural gas reserves to be exported
Yacimovich slams 'robbery' of resource that belongs to public.
Arab lynch mob attacks two Jews in e. J'lem
Victims in their 20s escape without serious injury after Arab-Israeli assailants attack vehicle; police investigating the incident.
Bennett: 'Price Tag' biggest threat to settlements
"Every price tag act is immoral and un-Jewish," Bayit Yehudi minister says in Knesset after Abu Ghosh vandalism attack.
Michelle Obama visits Holocaust memorial in Berlin
According to memorial director, the first lady and her daughters spent half-an-hour at the hallowed site.
Danon condemns haredi campaign against soldiers
Deputy Defense Minster calls on action against attacks waged to "delegitimize" IDF enlistment of ultra-Orthodox soldiers.
Shin Bet arrest three over Joseph's Tomb murder
IDF, Shin Bet arrest three Palestinians allegedly involved in the shooting, death of Ben Yosef Livnat in Nablus in 2011.
Saudi's Syria role driven by fear of Shi'ite 'full moon'
Kingdom's Sunni princes fear Iranian influence in Syria, have doubts about opposition's chances following fall of Qusair.
UK top court ruling undercuts Iran sanctions
British Supreme Court overturns gov't sanctions on major Iranian bank alleged to aid nuclear program.
Report: French military training Syrian rebels
French intelligence officers working in tandem with Saudi officials, who are funding rebels, according to Army Radio.
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The fund will first support five students each year, a number which is expected to gradually expand to reach 25 students within five years.
MK Cohen: State failed to absorb Ethiopian olim
The Knesset State Control Committee chairman says "we could have integrated them better and faster."
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TA municipality tries out 25 electric scooters
Pilot program part of plan to reduce emissions, noise.
Second int’l firm signs on Israeli gas exploration
Two Israeli energy firms exploring new underwater natural gas prospects west of Hadera sign JoA with Italian partner.
Tel Aviv-J'lem road to receive NIS 2.5b. overhaul
Project to upgrade Road 1; travelers advised to make use of alternative routes, to minimize traffic jams.
Health & Science
'Dementia will be bigger world plague than AIDS'
Leading brain researcher at Presidential Conference says epidemic of dementia to occur around the world in coming decades.
Health Ministry to launch campaign thwarting polio spread
Health Ministry encourages public to observe better hygiene and take unvaccinated children under six to be vaccinated.
Gamzu pledges more doctors and nurses in public system
1,300 more medical students to graduate every year to cope with the growing shortage of physicians, Health Ministry director-general vows.
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Spain reigns supreme once again with Euro triumph
Under-21 national Spanish team successfully defends European Championship title Tuesday with 4-2 win over Italy.
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