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Peres to Sarkozy at breakfast: Friends are friends

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:38:13 GMT

Israeli president praises the former French president's continuous sympathy and support for Israel.

Gov't bulldozers demolish 2 east Jerusalem homes

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:21:21 GMT

Meretz councilman denies gov't claim two residential buildings in East Talpiot illegally constructed on national park.

Shapira to investigate PM over foreign trips

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:03:20 GMT

State Comptroller to probe minister's controversial expenses.

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

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:52:07 GMT

Weinstein ordered to explain state’s position on using a 1950 property law to confiscate east J'lem properties from Arabs.

MK Stern’s bill on chief rabbi panel passes hurdle

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:37:52 GMT

9 out of 12 lawmakers from Bayit Yehudi skip vote.

Labor faction chairman Herzog forms lobby for IBA

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:31:20 GMT

One option is to close down the existing enterprise and start again from scratch with a new operating format, greatly reduced payroll.

Anti-sexual harassment bills clear hurdle

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:29:40 GMT

Harassers to be fined up to NIS 150,000, "Sex Tape Bill" passes vote; MK Roisin: Market loses a billion shekels each year due to harassment.

US Embassy: Outpost legalizing undermines peace

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:31:57 GMT

American official attends High Court hearing on outposts; Legal Forum for Land of Israel condemns his presence as interference.

'Jenin, Jenin Bill' approved in early vote

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:35:34 GMT

Legislation would allow class-action suits against those who slander IDF soldiers' operational activities.

Germany backs blacklisting Hezbollah military wing

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:57:24 GMT

Sources say Westerwelle supports terror label for group; German position based on Cypriot progress in analyzing terrorist activity.

'Rebel' Feiglin barred from Knesset Education C'tee

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:02:08 GMT

Likud Beytenu MK has been voting against the coalition since PM, A-G banned him from going to Temple Mount.

Government watchdog demands PM appoint deputy

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:31:10 GMT

Movement for Quality Government: It's important for public to understand Netanyahu's motives for not appointing a deputy.

Livni asks Germany to blacklist Hezbollah

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:01:56 GMT

Justice minister also raises stalled Ghetto Law - a law meant to lead to reparations to some 20,000 Holocaust survivors.

Israel restores Gaza fishing area to six miles

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:19:55 GMT

Area previously restricted to three nautical miles after rocket fire on southern Israel; announcement comes ahead of Kerry visit.

'PA must know peace talks are only game in town'

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:28:33 GMT

Liberman, Bayit Yehudi MK argue against negotiations as Justice Minister touts their importance to Knesset panel.

'Al-Dura probe will spur honest Israel coverage'

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:17:08 GMT

Steinitz: Report will discourage press from forging stories; Liberman tells Steinitz to stay out of public diplomacy.

Analysis: Words vs. pictures in al-Dura affair

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:08:07 GMT

It is not entirely clear whose interests are served by resurrecting the potent image of Muhammad al-Dura.

Al-Dura says he is willing to exhume son's body

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:00:56 GMT

Father of Mohammed al-Dura said Israeli report is false, calls for an international investigation over death of son.

Kuperwaser defends gov’t findings on al-Dura’s death

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:58:30 GMT

Strategic Affairs Ministry director-general: I don’t know if he’s alive, but no one was hurt in the video.

Lapid clarifies stance after 'NY Times' interview

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:35:28 GMT

Yesh Atid leader faces opposition within party after telling 'NYT' settlement's won't be dismantled, J'lem won't be divided.