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Netanyahu: Palestinians have not chosen path of peace
PM slams Palestinian Authority for unity deal with Hamas, touts strength of Israeli democracy at ceremony marking 63rd anniversary of Knesset; Peres: Return to peace process only way to ensure Jewish state.
'Political pressure mustn't force Iran strike'
Former Mossad chief Dagan kicks off new movement to enact changes to political system, decries power of minority groups.
Sarkozy welcomes Gilad Schalit in Paris
Noam Schalit thanks French president for "efforts and commitment" he made to bring about the release of Gilad.
Eini: If Netanyahu intervenes, strike can end
Histadrut, Treasury fail to prevent strike that shuts down gov't offices, institutions of higher education, banks and trains.
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Egypt will not be swayed by aid threat in NGOs case
French group bars Zeitounis from annual dinner
Iran: US, Israel vulnerable to counterattack
Homs under assault, Russia unbending on Syria
Gunman nabs cattle truck in wild-west-style robbery
In the Arab world, Turkey’s on top
'Baby abuse case dad freed to house arrest'
Iran says it will go green as oil sanctions tighten
Hadassah execs accused of money misuse
Triple victories revive Santorum's hopes
FM: US, Israel agree on stopping Iranian nuke
Israeli ‘tulip’ sprouting solar energy in Andalucía
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Tu Bishvat - The New Year for Trees
"And you shall come to the Land, and you shall plant all kinds of edible trees..." Leviticus, 19:20
Health & Science
MDA proposes discounts on ambulance debts
Members of the public owe Magen David Adom some NIS 300 million for emergency ambulance services.
'Valentine's day is the worst time to kiss'
Loyola Infectious Disease Specialist says mid-February peak season for infectious diseases.
Decaf may help improve memory function
Researchers discover that decaffeinated coffee may improve brain energy metabolism associated with type 2 diabetes.
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ISI LEIBLER
Inside Out: Netanyahu's 'Sharon moment'
JONATHAN ROSEN
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JUDY MONTAGU
Our World: Obama's rhetorical storm
CAROLINE B. GLICK
The IDF's greatest challenge
JONATHAN YUDELMAN
Borderline Views: The politics of planting
DAVID NEWMAN
Too confrontational on Iran?
EMILY B. LANDAU
This Tu Bishvat - a Nobel environment prize
MICHAEL M. COHEN
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Revaluing Our Values
Rabbi Boteach is running for congress but Torah shouldn't be used as a political weapon.
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Livni's message will be an even bigger challenge to Netanyahu than Iran.
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Healthy Eating: Eat your way to beauty
Chapped lips? Dry hair? Flaky skin? Find out which foods can help you stay beautiful through this dehydrating winter.
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Parks, recreation and routes for the disabled.
Muse of the past
Martin Kieselstein sculpts his painful memories.
Jewish World
Rabbi Elyashiv, 101, in critical condition
Generation’s top arbitrator of Jewish law on respirator, under anesthesia.
Chabadniks in India deny espionage charge
Shneor Zalman, Yaffa Shenoi say they were invited to country by local Jewish community of Kochi.
Boteach declares intent to run for Congress
Rabbi would run as Republican in New Jersey's 9th district, wants to "bring Jewish values into the political discourse."
Environment & Technology
Regulator approves first Beduin solar license
Contract to develop solar field was first signed a year-and-a-half ago, will be funded by US gov't agency.
TA hands out saplings to children for Tu Bishvat
Recipients include volunteer bodies, young students, therapeutic institutions and community centers.
NGOs petition court over air pollution program
Tel Aviv reports drastic improvement in air over past decade.
Middle East
ElBaradei: Egyptians must work to end military rule
Former Egyptian presidential candidate says military rulers' performance has been "below expectations."
'Hezbollah will choose response to strike on Iran'
Nasrallah says Tehran will not dictate to Hezbollah how to react to Israeli strike on nuclear facilities.
Syria resumes assault on Homs as Russians visit
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, intelligence chief Fradkov arrive in Damascus for talks; over 95 killed in Homs.
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Kid-friendly Tu Bishvat
Chocolate may be the magic ingredient that bridges the divide between adult and children's palates.
Sinai Says: Maccabi Tel Aviv fans should appreciate Blatt
The criticism leveled at Maccabi Tel Aviv coach David Blatt over the past couple of weeks is truly baffling.
‘Love thy neighbor as thyself’
A new program at the Bible Lands Museum teaches Jewish and Arab children about their shared heritage.
PA: Write only nice things about your leaders on Facebook
Palestinian Authority security forces monitor social media giant; say criticism should be directed against Israel.
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