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Ethiopian empowerment

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:51:53 GMT

Exacerbating the situation is the feeling among many Ethiopians that the government has adopted a patronizing attitude toward the community.

Olympic silence

Sun, 20 May 2012 23:13:28 GMT

The Munich massacre should be commemorated not primarily as an Israeli tragedy, but as a tragedy “within the family of nations,” as Ayalon noted.

Jerusalem Day

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:22:11 GMT

It was not until the reunification of Jerusalem 45 years ago today, on the 28th of Iyar, that the city truly began to flourish.

The new comptroller

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:43:23 GMT

It took Knesset 3 secret-ballot rounds last Monday to elect Judge Joseph Shapira as new state comptroller.

Looming peril

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:40:57 GMT

As long as infiltrators assume that once through, they become untouchable and able to stay, they will keep coming.

Cellphone prices

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:15:51 GMT

We have entered into a promising era of more reasonable cellular phone costs.

Nakba and freedom

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:41:49 GMT

Israel’s vibrant – though embattled – democracy was on display Monday at Tel Aviv University in all its glory.

Legitimate grievance or political stunt?

Sun, 13 May 2012 22:03:23 GMT

Israel must realize that it gains little by negotiating with the striking prisoners.

Stability rules

Sat, 12 May 2012 22:35:09 GMT

Israel Democracy Institute VP claims coalition deal with Kadima is "dangerous" - Why?

Kika’s mistakes

Thu, 10 May 2012 23:42:30 GMT

If the customer is always right, those local shoppers who stayed away from Kika’s swanky emporium exercised their choice wisely.

The truth about Harpaz

Wed, 09 May 2012 23:23:30 GMT

Barak, the injured party in this instance, can be counted upon not to let anything be suppressed.

Reform time

Tue, 08 May 2012 23:02:35 GMT

Smaller parties need to be encouraged to join larger parties. Voters need to be encouraged to choose larger, more mainstream parties.

Extremism in Europe

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:02:12 GMT

Extremist parties on both the far-Left and the far-Right are on the rise, apparently exploiting the economic turmoil that has swept across the debt-ridden continent.

Biblical lessons

Sun, 06 May 2012 22:47:35 GMT

After a weekend of tragic violence on our streets, our society is in desperate need of a soul-searching session.

Israel’s Beduin

Sat, 05 May 2012 22:32:24 GMT

We mustn’t lose sight of the risk that disrespect for the law might spread to other segments of society.

Election fever

Thu, 03 May 2012 22:31:16 GMT

Israel and the US will experience election fever practically simultaneously.

Electioneering

Wed, 02 May 2012 22:53:54 GMT

The odds are that after the elections, we will be back just where we now are.

Unhealthy report

Tue, 01 May 2012 22:34:04 GMT

Leadership is needed to return the health system to its past greatness. The time has come for Netanyahu to face up to this responsibility.

Debating Diskin

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:46:27 GMT

Diskin’s criticism, essentially a reiteration of a line taken by Dagan after he stepped down, has shaken up the political establishment.

Volatile migration

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:34:20 GMT

While there is absolutely no excuse for the despicable attacks, we must acknowledge that there is a migrant crisis.