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Kerry to Peres: This moment is critical for Israel, region

In visit to president's residence in Jerusalem, US secretary of state says peace is a question of whether Israelis, Palestinians "make the choice" to compromise; Peres says Israel will stand by his side "all the way."

US Secretary of State John Kerry meets with President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem, May 23, 2013.

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US Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, May 23, 2013.

Abbas: Israel must act before returning to table

PA demands end to settlement construction, release prisoners.

PM Binyamin Netanyahu, US Secretary of Stat John Kerry, Justice Minister Tzipi Livni, May 23, 2013

Livni: Coming days critical for peace talks

Justice minister says all must refrain playing "blame game."

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Obama says terror threat has shifted, defends use of drones

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Kerry: This moment critical for Israel, region

Obama to limit drones; moves to shut Guantanamo
US president outlines planes to limit use of US drone strikes against extremists abroad; takes steps to close military prison.

Palestinian protests greet Kerry in Ramallah
Dozens rally outside PA President Mahmoud Abbas's office in Ramallah to protest against Washington's perceived 'Israel bias.'

Police dismissed over conduct in murder case
Three Arad officers removed after probe finds them guilty of ignoring complaint by woman whose daughters were found dead.

Cars effaced in latest Jerusalem 'price tag' attack
Government weighs labeling growing number of Jewish acts of violence and vandalism on Arabs as terrorism.

Amnesty: Both Israel, Hamas guilty of war crimes
Annual report on human rights slams both sides for failing to take accountability; Hamas dismisses report as "unfair."

Steinitz 'concerned' about UK-Israel relations
Strategic Defense Minister in 'Daily Telegraph,' queries why UK support for Israel less than other English speaking democracies.

Peres writes to the Queen after UK soldier's murder
Cameron calls brutal killing a betrayal of Islam, says UK will not give in to terror; British Muslim community condemn attack.

Haredi family illegally crosses border into Jordan
Family of eight return to Israel after illegally crossing into Jordan as part of plan to join extremist cult.

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Analysis & Features

Kerry samples Palestinian sweets, shawarma

US Secretary of State John Kerry samples some dessert, Ramallah, May 23, 2013.

The Weekly Schmooze: Weiner puns galore

Complexities of surgery for Syrian girl in Israel

Israeli restaurateur faces deportation from US

An image of Samy Bouzaglo, taken from the show Kitchen Nightmares.

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Housing cabinet to add 150,000 rental apartments

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Assad foe tells leader to cede power to officials

Peres to Sarkozy at breakfast: Friends are friends

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iENGAGE / Dear Abbas: Don't prove naysayers right
Some Israelis are counting on you to waste this opportunity, but most would prefer you as a true peace partner

CST: British Jews not affected by 'Jihadist attack'
Security unit responds to decapitation of British soldier by suspected terrorists, says Jews "no more at risk than before."

Sharansky seeks Independent Claims Conference probe
Senior executives of the body on restitution for Holocaust survivors accused of embezzling funds.

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Lifestyle

Take me out to the cookies
These Ballpark cookies and Gooey cinnamon squares are some of our springtime favorites.

Dedicated to detail
Owner Amnon Ben-Yaakov has worked hard to ensure that Lulu Kitchen and Bar is not just another Tel Aviv bistro.

Wine Talk: The wine consultant
Gal Zohar joined Yotam Ottolenghi’s famous dining kingdom in London and has not looked back since.

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National News

Four killed in traffic accidents in North, South
Accident in western Negev sees two trapped inside car; head on collision in Hatzor Haglilit kills couple, injures baby.

BIU awards honorary doctorate to Holocaust survivor
Bar Ilan awards degree to Hungarian survivor Susanne Czuker, who escaped Auschwitz, in recognition of commitment to Israel.

Complaints lead ministry to examine math tests
Chief mathematics inspector becomes target of phone threats; Piron condemns "violent behavior."

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Israeli Hospitals are leaders in the fields of emergency, trauma and mass-casualty preparedness

Environment & Technology

Shalom: Gas exports to be capped at 40%
As companies explore, drill through Israel’s eastern Mediterranean waters, export allowances have become a topic of contention.

Smartphone app updates bus proximity in real time
The iPhone and Android app NetBus is the brainchild of four young men who came up with the idea during their army service.

Invasive beetle may cause trees to fall
Agriculture Ministry warns of falling trees due to infestation of the red palm weevil that consumes wood from the inside out.

Health & Science

J’lem to offer free checkups for hearing awareness
Every year, more and more young people are losing their hearing because of exposure to high decibels.

‘I won’t let Bikur Cholim close,’ says Gamzu
Health Ministry director-general tells 'The Jerusalem Post' that hospital now being run "in an impressive manner."

PA hammers Israel at WHO annual assembly
Palestinian territories, Golan only sliver on the planet to gain a slot on World Health Organization's conference.

Sports

Oscar Garcia walks out on Maccabi Tel Aviv
Spanish coach leaves team after winning championship in debut season ahead of July's Champions League 2nd qualifying round.

Mouthwatering Game 5’s to decide BSL quarters
Barak Netanya to face Hapoel Jerusalem in decisive fifth game, while Hapoel Eilat and Rishon Lezion will fight for semifinal spot.

Rising Team USA baseball star headed for Israel
Robert Scherl, who has combated Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, to be part of Team USA’s baseball team at 2013 Maccabiah.

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How should Israel tackle the growing Iranian presence in Syria?

Call on US, UN and international community to condemn the fighting.
Prevent Iranian ships arriving in Syrian ports by military means.
Employ IAF strikes in Syria targeting Iranian-supplied arms for Hezbollah.
Nothing - the Iran-Hezbollah-Syria axis is alienating Sunni Arabs in the region.
Lend military, financial and diplomatic support to the Free Syrian Army and other opposition groups.
Encourage Russia to exert its influence over regional allies.

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