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Peres: The Israel and Palestine of tomorrow can offer our children a ray of hope
Streisand, De Niro, Clinton, Binyamin and Sara Netanyahu join world leaders, other dignitaries as president marks his 90th birthday at start of Facing Tomorrow conference.
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Netanyahu calls for an end to all Iranian enrichment
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Report exposes poor conditions of IDF personnel at Iron Dome batteries; Brik cites "gaps in awareness and preparation."
US Senate unfazed on sanctions after Rohani win
The new sanctions bill aims to bring Iranian oil exports to zero and close currency loopholes; cautious optimism for Rohani.
Abbas: Palestinians keen to see Kerry's peace efforts succeed
Kerry may return next week to push for resumption of peace talks; PA continues to demand that Israel halt settlement construction.
IDF general: Palestinians quietly aiding US peace drive
Maj.-Gen. Nitzan Alon: Palestinian administration in W. Bank quietly cutting off funds for grassroots campaigners against Israel.
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.
Ya'alon: Iran may exploit Rohani win to advance nuclear program
Defense minister warns against delusions, saying that "Rohani is a part of conservative regime, Islamic revolution" and Khamenei may exploit the moderate image of the president-elect to push n...
Police open probe into Facebook picture portraying Lapid as Hitler
Picture posted on social network shows finance minister with a toothbrush mustache, in an apparent reference to Hitler.
Officials: US, Taliban to open direct dialogue
Meeting in Qatar to discuss ending Afghanistan's 12-year-long war; Taliban also willing to consider peace talks with the Afghan state.
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The Knesset State Control Committee chairman says "we could have integrated them better and faster."
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Families of the Samaria outpost meet to discuss taking homes down on their own that the state has slated for removal.
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TA municipality tries out 25 electric scooters
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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.
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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.
Cancer researcher lauds ruling against gene patents
US ruling against gene patenting hailed by discoverer of the BRCA1 breast cancer mutation that affects many Israelis, Jews.
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Spain, Italy to clash in mouthwatering U-21 final
Two European powers will square off at Teddy Stadium on Tuesday night for the championship final.
Weintraub advances in Wimbledon qualifiers
Weintraub, ranked No. 224 in the world, made quick work of Canadian Peter Polansky (210), racing to a 6-2, 6-3 victory.
Israel wins bronze at Ball Hockey Championships
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