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'Chaos caused by Libyan war delaying intervention in Syria'

Expert tells 'Post' that the lessons drawn from the intervention in Libya affect Western decisions regarding Syria, where it seems likely that jihadists would play a central role in taking control of the state.

A fighter from the Islamist Syrian rebel group Jabhat al-Nusra

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IDF tanks along the Syrian border on Golan Heights

Gunshots from Syria damage IDF vehicle in Golan; none hurt

IDF returns fire; Defense source: "The fire was directed at us."

US Secretary of State John Kerry (R) shakes hands with Saeb Erekat, April 2013.

Erekat throws his weight behind Kerry's bid to revive talks

Official tells UN that PA doing all possible to resume talks.

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Gunshots from Syria damage IDF vehicle in Golan; none hurt

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Sources: Pentagon to take over some CIA drone operations

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Medical official: At least 37 dead in Oklahoma tornado

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Court orders prison to hand over files in Boston bomb case

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Dozens injured in Oklahoma tornado, hospitals say

Tornado devastates Oklahoma; at least 51 dead
Twenty of the 51 confirmed deaths were children; tornado tears through entire tracts of homes, two schools and a hospital.

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.

Police: Beersheba shooter former Border Guard
Itamar Alon kills himself, 4 others in revenge shooting at bank; Police had asked court to strip him of gun after 2011 incident.

'Al-Dura probe will spur honest Israel coverage'
Steinitz: Report will discourage press from forging stories; Liberman tells Steinitz to stay out of public diplomacy.

Kfir battalion leaves W. Bank for Lebanon border
Move part of planned reshuffling of infantry forces; brigade has made most of IDF’s West Bank security arrests in recent years.

Obama 'concerned' over Hezbollah militants in Syria
US president pledges continued support to Lebanese counterpart President Suleiman over keeping borders open, hosting refugees.

Dershowitz to PM: Watch ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
Law professor sends episode of Larry David's show to Netanyahu, hoping he will invite Abbas over to watch it together.

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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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Ministries deny IDF port takeover if workers strike

Activists: Hezbollah suffers big losses in Syria

UK set to deport radical Muslim cleric to Jordan

Israel Land Fund rejects compromise over land dispute

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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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National News

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
Company is first to scrap the national ID requirement, opening its doors to a market of tourists, frequent visitors and immigrants.

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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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