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Livni: Coming days critical for Israel-Palestinian talks

Justice minister meets with US Secretary of State, says everyone must refrain from playing "blame game;" Kerry arrives in Jerusalem from Amman to hold back-to-back meetings with Israeli, Palestinian officials.

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

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Palestinian protester holds a poster with a caricature of John Kerry in Ramallah May 23, 2013.

Palestinian protests greet Kerry in Ramallah

Dozens rally outside Abbas's office over US 'Israel bias.'

John Kerry and Binyamin Netanyahu meeting in Jerusalem, May 23, 2013.

PM to Kerry: Peace talks top Israel's agenda

Netanyahu tells Kerry "when there's a will, we'll find a way."

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Peres sends condolences to British queen over London attack

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.

PM to Hague: Face battle against terrorism together
Netanyahu extends condolences over murder of solider in London; two leaders plan to discuss the Iranian nuclear threat, Syria.

'UN report stokes concern over Iran nuke program'
European Union says Iran's expansion of nuclear activity breaks UN resolutions, raises concern over nature of program.

France backs call to put Hezbollah on EU terror list
Official says Paris ready to support British initiative to blacklist armed wing of Lebanon-based group.

Senate: US must back Israel in case of Iran strike
Resolution that US should support Israel if it were forced to defend itself from Iranian nuclear threat voted in 99-0.

Two AMIA bomb suspects running for Iran president
Mohsen Rezai and Ali Akbar Velayati are believed to have planned 1994 attack against Jewish center in Buenos Aires.

Assad foe tells leader to cede power to officials
Assad likely to reject or ignore 16-point peace plan proposed by Moaz Alkhatib, former head of opposition National Coalition.

Peres to Sarkozy at breakfast: Friends are friends
Israeli president praises the former French president's continuous sympathy and support for Israel.

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Analysis & Features

Israeli restaurateur faces deportation from US

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

Turkey translates Prophet's sayings for 21st Century

Islamic students reading the Koran [Illustrative]

The Weekly Schmooze: Weiner puns galore

With Hezbollah coffins, Syria now exporting conflict

Supporters of Hezbollah, carry the coffin during funeral in Nabi Sheet near Baalbeck May 20, 2013.

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High Court summons A-G over east J'lem property

Police release portion of bank shooting video

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Jewish World

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."

JA chairman Sharansky: Independent probe needed
Natan Sharansky calls for independent investigation of allegations against senior executives of the Claims Conference.

US Jewish groups help out after Oklahoma tornado
“Unfortunately, this isn’t the first nor will it be the last disaster to hit Oklahoma, so we’re setting up a fund to reflect that,” says Rabbi Vered Harris.

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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

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

Bar-Ilan honors Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Philanthropist and former Mossad chief among those receiving honorary doctorates.

Port reforms to begin with two tenders in July
Transportation Minister Katz announces 2 tenders for a private company to build a new port to be published on July 1.

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Israel: Leading the Way
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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