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PM: No evidence Iran will end nuke program
Speaking in Prague, Netanyahu says goal of upcoming negotiations should be freeze, removal of Iranian enrichment. 
Ministers to vote on bill to stem Kadima rebellion
Bill which would deter MKs from breaking off from parties expected to pass ministerial vote. 
A time to fly, a time to say goodbye
In exclusive interview with the ‘Post,’ outgoing IAF chief Ido Nehushtan shares his views on Israel’s current, future threats.
 
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Behind Israel’s “start up nation” lie two very important elements: first, a higher education system of very high quality; and second, the Israelis’ apparent unbounded energy to do more than...
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Health: Marketing a myth
Is there any truth to advertisements selling anti-aging products? 
Gov't okays adding magnesium to drinking water
Netanyahu, Litzman launch pilot project to restore magnesium to drinking water that is lost in desalination. 
15-year-old almost loses outer ear after piercing
Doctors perform emergency surgery, save him from amputation of his external ear.
 
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Column One: Let’s embrace our friends
CAROLINE B. GLICK
 
Into the fray: Nakba nonsense
MARTIN SHERMAN
 
Another tack: Every man for himself
SARAH HONIG
 
A View From Israel: An unbreakable bond
ISRAEL KASNETT
 
A Dose of Nuance: Our hope (for what?) is not yet lost
DANIEL GORDIS
 
Guest Columnist: Size does matter
MORECHAI KREMNITZER
 
The Human Spirit: Bucking authority
BARBARA SOFER
 
Eisenbud's Odyssey: Waiting for Dylan
DANIEL K. EISENBUD
 
Consider This: And the centrifuges just keep on turning
NAOMI RAGEN
 
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Mofaz and Netanyahu at cabinet meeting
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Blooming, flying, murmuring
The 51st Israel Festival is designed to entertain and inspire. 
Food: Wholesome Shavuot appetizers
A light way to start your holiday 
Out and About: Top 10 things to do
American dance troupe Company E (formerly City Dance Ballet) is touring Israel as part of the Herzliya Arts Center’s dance series.
 
Jewish World
Should one recite Hallel on Jerusalem Day?
Ask The Rabbi: Among rabbis and laypeople alike, there remains a strong sense that beyond outdoor hikes and barbecues, we must manifest our joy and gratitude in religious expression. 
Tradition Today: Standing at Sinai
The question that Shavuot presents to us and that each of us must answer in our lives is the same one that was presented at Sinai. 
Conference promotes prenuptial agreement
Bar-Ilan conference discusses multi-layered approach to solve problem of men who refuse to give wives bill of divorce.
 
National News
A-G wants to radically increase police searches
Fundamental change in privacy rights balance would allow police searches, in some places, even without concrete suspicion. 
Man charged with murder in Beersheba stabbing
Two-weeks after death of Gadi Vichman, stabbed after asking teenagers to keep quiet, Idan Ohion, 19, indicted for murder. 
'Eritrean migrants rape girl, assault boyfriend'
Announcement of alleged crime comes on heels of another alleged sexual assault, rape of young woman by African migrants.
 
Environment & Technology
‘Clean the Land Day’ to occur across Israel
Foursome decides to call upon all Israelis, Masa fellows and alumni in particular, “to take to the streets, beaches and parks.” 
Bill against animal cruelty passes 1st reading
Knesset bill would strengthen authorities that patrol animal cruelty, amendmending the current Animal Welfare Law. 
Innovations of all types pave AgriTech halls
Agriculture exhibition showcases hundreds of new technologies ranging from water-converting drones to predatory mites.
 
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Tour and Smile leading Israeli oral and maxillary facial surgeons utilizing state-of-the-art clinics
Arrivals: Unforeseen life
Leon Medalia learned he was Israeli by chance, but today he is here by choice.
African influx to TA worries elderly Jewish holdout
As the state builds a fence on the Egyptian border and politicians weigh in, residents like Menashe find themselve
Old becomes new as couples personalize weddings
“The sound of Ashley’s entourage approaching was thunderous,” said the groom. “I probably enjoyed it more than Ash
Ask the Barman: Life’s too short to be serious
Charlie, barman and part-owner at Heder 140, brings his own version of hipster funk to north Tel Aviv.
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