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US closes embassy in Damascus due to Syria violence
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:39:33 GMT

State Department announces that its embassy has suspended all operations, US ambassador to Syria has left country; Obama vows to step up pressure on Assad, says crisis can be resolved without military intervention.
Eini details bodies that will join general strike
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:08:12 GMT

Interior minister: Contract work is "humiliating"; Labor leader Yacimovich: Strike is embodiment of social justice.
Hamas, Fatah agree on unity gov't; Abbas to be PM
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:49:07 GMT

Mashaal says Fatah, Hamas "are serious" about ending division between the two rival factions.
Officer who 'forgot' soldier stripped of command
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:36:45 GMT

Follows incident in which Lt.-Col. Moly Cohen left a soldier behind during an operation in Palestinian village Budrus.
Obama: Jerusalem undecided on Iran attack
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:14:23 GMT

US president says Jewish state "rightly" concerned about Tehran's plans; Dan Halutz slams public discourse on Iran.
Kamm petitions court over 'discriminating' bill
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:12:14 GMT

Anat Kamm claims MK Rotem, Knesset Speaker Rivlin deliberately postponing hearing on bill that could commute her sentence.
Untangling the Web: News shouldn’t be free – Part 2
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:37:48 GMT

In a country where people pause what they’re doing and turn up the news on the hour without thinking about it, the need for quality online journalism is obvious.
Police arrest 9 suspected Jerusalem cult members
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:42:45 GMT

Alleged cult leader, family members are suspected of witness intimidation and intent to commit a crime.
Austria far right leader hurt by 'new Jews' remark
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:09:35 GMT

Leader of Austria's Freedom Party likened anti-fascist protesters to a Nazi mob and his supporters to Jews.
Poll: Obama gains over Romney amid better economy
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:10:48 GMT

US president would beat both Romney and Gingrich if election were held now, poll finds, as economy slowly recovers.
Religious soldiers file complaint over treatment
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:45:04 GMT

In letter to comptroller, association says religious rights have been infringed upon in officers' training course.
Leyada high school does Hebron
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:29:31 GMT

How a single school trip politicized education, subverted democracy, encouraged violence.
Legitimate Criticism
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:21:37 GMT

The pro-Israel community must not refrain from criticizing Israel over outposts.
No longer desolate
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:32:16 GMT

A look at our remarkable achievement in facilitating forest growth.
This Week in History: Israel’s last direct election
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:48:03 GMT

On February 6, 2001, Ariel Sharon won Israel's third and final direct prime ministerial election.
Double exposure
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:26:42 GMT

With nothing but piano and sax, Yuval Cohen and Yonatan Avishai render The Art of the Duo at TA Jazz Festival.
Wide-eyed Saturday into Super Sunday Shacharis
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:58:48 GMT

Patriots owner Robert Kraft takes time from perhaps the biggest moment of his professional career to give thanks.
Blind doctor can see again
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:18:37 GMT

Retired Kaplan Medical Center pediatrician who became blind last year plans to "pay back" hospital by volunteering there.
'Public funding for updating health basket eroding'
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:22:28 GMT

More gov't support needed, says Health Ministry after annual statistical report released.
Turning things around at Bikur Cholim
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:05:21 GMT

Dr. Raphael Pollack has performed 1,372 "external cephalic versions" – an alternative to cesarean sections or breech births.
Writer: Mel Gibson to do 'Jewish Braveheart'
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:46:29 GMT

Joe Eszterhas says he's convinced 'Passion of the Christ' director is right choice for film about hero Judah Maccabee.
Alternatively Speaking: Steps to preventing strep
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:21:13 GMT

Alternative medicine enthusiast Natalie Marx answers your questions: What can prevent me from catching the flu?
Cooking Class: Chewy Tu Bishvat cookies
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:42:16 GMT

Made with fruit and nuts, these are holiday treats you can really sink your teeth into.
10-year sentence is stretched to ‘indefinite’
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:10:01 GMT

In groundbreaking ruling, rabbinical courts decides Meir Gorodetzki will not leave prison until he grants wife a ‘get.’
S. Africa’s last Jewish newspaper makes last stand
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:54:33 GMT

If new sources of revenue are not found, paper's existence may indeed be in jeopardy.
Those helping Holocaust survivors to be honored
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:54:34 GMT

Newly established “Medal of Light” award aims to shed light on those who work to improve lives of Shoah survivors.
NGOs petition High Court over air pollution program
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:51:35 GMT

Tel Aviv reports drastic improvement in air over past decade.
KKL-JNF launches ‘social forest’ for Tu Bishvat
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:37:46 GMT

Group launches project in honor of Tu Bishvat, as well as Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund’s 110th anniversary.
Middle East trails again in green energy growth
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:42:01 GMT

Vestas estimates renewables accounts for only 0.2 percent of power production in the Middle East and North Africa.
Cotler’s plea on Syria
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:02:15 GMT

For the sake of the Syrian people, we can only hope Russia and China join the international consensus against the Assad regime's atrocities.
When the moderates are radicals, you’re in trouble
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:57:23 GMT

The hopes for moderation and real democracy in Egypt is limited; neither the Islamists nor many alleged moderates are moderate.
From Russia with love?
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:47:40 GMT

Russia is again using its UN Security Council veto to block diplomatic or financial sanctions against the Syrian regime
Trajtenberg: More tax breaks for the rich
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:28:01 GMT

Giving a few tax credits to the poor does not justify the tremendous tax cuts given to the rich.
Students should visit Hebron
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:15:49 GMT

Even if the historical sites will not remain under Israeli sovereignty after a permanent settlement with the Palestinians, young Israeli Jews should be exposed to them.
Reality Check: Visit both sides of Hebron
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:11:53 GMT

If school students are to be sent to areas that are at the heart of the of the country’s internal political argument, then it is vitally important that they are shown both sides of the argument.
The Israeli academic Left and the Im Tirtzu movement
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:03:39 GMT

Calling Im Tirtzu's collection of objectionable academics a “blacklist,” with all the historical associations involved is ludicrous.
Putting out fires
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:22:20 GMT

State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss should conduct himself impartially, not try to score popularity points by broadcasting his own sentiments.
How Syria’s ruling apparatus became its albatross
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:18:40 GMT

The Assad dynasty as we know it will be a thing of the past, regardless of how long it takes.

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Who will strike and what services will be affected?
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:37:46 GMT

The following is a list of who will participate in the general strike; Egged and Dan bus companies to run as usual.
Eini details bodies that will join general strike
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:08:12 GMT

Interior minister: Contract work is "humiliating"; Labor leader Yacimovich: Strike is embodiment of social justice.
Police arrest 9 suspected Jerusalem cult members
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:42:45 GMT

Alleged cult leader, family members are suspected of witness intimidation and intent to commit a crime.
Kamm petitions court over 'discriminating' bill
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:12:14 GMT

Anat Kamm claims MK Rotem, Knesset Speaker Rivlin deliberately postponing hearing on bill that could commute her sentence.
Knesset Control C'tee to discuss earthquake readiness
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:44:42 GMT

Hearing comes after scathing comptroller’s report taking government to task for litany of failures.
'Adopted man has right to know biological mom’s identity'
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:31:01 GMT

Judge rules after 41-year-old asks court to help after trying to find mother for 14 years.
'Make sure Sde Dov real estate includes affordable housing'
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:57:33 GMT

Stav Shafir: government should ensure that whatever mass real estate project is built will include at least 20 percent attainable housing.
Court convicts Eritrean refugees for Levinsky Park robbery
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:11:35 GMT

According to indictment, “Christian” Domus and Habtamri Tabfagber carried out the robbery when they attacked the complainant, stole his cellphone and wallet.
Beit Shemesh victims turn activists
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:01:17 GMT

Natalie Mashiach and Hadassah Margolis, recent victims of extremist ultra- Orthodox violence and intimidation, demand gov't intervention.
Natan Eshel extends leave from PMO
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:44:44 GMT

Legal advisors tell Eshel as long as investigations into alleged harassment continue, he should stay off the job.
Cabinet approves Red-Med rail link
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:06:21 GMT

Train to link Eilat, Tel Aviv will create alternative to the Suez Canal for Asian-European cargo, reduce travel to 2 hours.
12 months for minor who assaulted Arab youth
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:52:30 GMT

17-year-old yelled "Die, you Arab!", beat and stabbed victim after trying to run him over.
Police have ‘smoking gun’ against twins’ parents
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:47:13 GMT

Court extends remands of parents accused of abusing 4-month-old twins; police claim to have new evidence against them.
Police re-arrest mother in twin babies’ abuse probe
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:23:01 GMT

Woman, who denies any wrong doing, failed a lie detector test last week, while she was under house arrest.
New traffic enforcement cameras switched on
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:26:51 GMT

Dozens of cameras situated at accident-prone roads, junctions; some believe cameras aimed at lining gov't coffers with cash from fines.
Dozens protest housing after man freezes to death
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:32:16 GMT

Demonstrators place mock coffin outside Netanyahu's home in protest death of 40-year-old homeless man who froze to death.
February kicks off with ample sunshine
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:27:50 GMT

First weekend in February sees rising temperatures and a drop in humidity after a rainy January - perfect hiking weather.
Rabbi Lior compares Obama to villain Haman
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:10:41 GMT

Meretz MK calls for investigation against rabbi who called US president a "Kushi"; Lior brands Europeans as "Nazi collaborators."
Katsav meets wife for 1st time since incarceration
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:08:50 GMT

Former president, convicted rapist meets family members following compromise allowing him to wear prison service coat instead of prisoner's uniform.
National Labor Court approves Histadrut general strike
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:10:14 GMT

Histadrut labor federation is free to begin strike mid-week; Treasury calls use of strikes "cynical."