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US still trying to stop PA’s UN bid 3 days beforehand
Israeli official says US working actively at UN to try and use procedural measures to block PA from bringing to a vote a General Assembly resolution which if approved would upgrade its status to non-member observer state.
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Mixed reactions from Hamas to Abbas's UN bid
'Israel to wait for Abbas's next move before reacting'
Sa'ar, Erdan win Likud top slots 2nd year in a row
Party primary ends with Moshe Feiglin, Danny Danon making list, while Meridor, Begin, Eitan are out, signaling rightward shift.
Talks in Egypt start to flesh out cease-fire details
US links end to arms smuggling to easing restrictions on Gaza; DC views support of Israel's right to self defense as key to truce.
Tzipi Livni expected to announce new party
Less than seven months after she quit politics, former foreign minister set to announce her return to the fray.
Iranian warships to make port call in Sudan
Move comes as Sudanese officials say they will relocate sections of the Yarmouk military plant following alleged Israeli strike.
Ehud Barak announces he is quitting political life
Defense minister will remain in position until new government is formed following elections.
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Analysis & Features
The Blog Down: Shock, denial and anger
The swirl of rockets and rumors
Analysis: The septuagenarian’s swan song?
The most prevalent shades of anti-Semitism
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Anti-Islam filmmaker that stoked riots unrepentant
Dutch TV airs fake PM speech on targeting Gazans
Norway's police apologize for deporting Jews
Clinton speaks to Egypt's FM as Cairo brokers deal
Egypt's Morsi tells judges decree limited in scope
'Russia supplying arms to Syria under old contracts'
IDF shoots, kills suspected terrorist in the South
Iran criticizes US over delayed Mideast atomic talks
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Arafat’s exhumation
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On My Mind: Abbas’s choice
KENNETH BANDLER
The UCU, anti-Semitism and criticism of Israel
DAVID NEWMAN
Who wants a Palestinian state?
MOSHE DANN
Obama, take a leaf from Truman's book to spur peace process
PERETZ DARR
Rocket attacks and long-term goals
YOEL MELTZER
‘Israeli-occupied’ Congress no more
ABRAHAM KATSMAN
Planning an end-run around international law
LOUIS RENÉ BERES
Bad but legal: When war is necessary
GIOVANNI QUER
Health & Science
Ministry reissues advice on fish consumption
After US Food and Drug Authority finds high levels of mercury in some fish, Health Ministry in Jerusalem reiterates own policy.
Innovators to compete for $30k NASA scholarship
Scholarship is for a summer course at Singularity University on the California base of NASA.
Technion advances ‘molecular architecture' theory
Discovery could speed development of new drugs and lead to large-scale reductions in pharmaceutical industry processes.
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Hamas seeks independence for Gaza
By NEVILLE TELLER
What does Hamas’ bid for independence mean for Abbas ahead of his own UN bid?
The hushed dispute over Nile waters
By EMANUEL MFOUKOU
Of the many turmoils in the Middle East, the issue of water allocation could lead to reasons for war.
Lifestyle
Sites and Insights: Capernaum with a view
A house with an extensive history still stands and provides a fine example of construction at Chorazin in medieval times.
A hidden (kosher) gem in Herzliya Pituah
Vino Socca is pricy but well worth the pleasure with its good food and intimate, serene atmosphere.
Swiss-Israeli jazz accords from Italy
Antonello Messina will strike an accordion with the Modus Quartet at this year’s Globus Jazz festival.
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National News
Man indicted for scamming, murdering wife
Shimon Cooper, 51, is believed to have killed his first and third wives and of attempting to kill his second wife.
Court dismisses lawsuit over Ulpana dispute
Lawsuit filed by settler-related organizations who claim ownership over lands of the Ulpana outpost near Beit El.
Court delays ruling on women on ‘dayanim’ panel
Move will further postpone the appointment of rabbinical judges, which are currently in short supply.
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Greenpeace slams Zara for using toxins in clothing
Israeli activists join international campaign against retailer for chemicals in products, including children’s jeans.
'Protecting environment takes care of the future'
KKL head Stenzler says environmental concerns will be a decisive issue in the upcoming election.
A light unto the nations
Jerusalem-based global solar firm Energiya Global aims to transform developing countries into photovoltaic oases.
Sports
IFL: Sabres, Lions, Kings, Northern Stars cruise
After taking a week off due to the military situation throughout the country, the Kraft Family IFL returns with a vengeance.
Gilboa/Galil upsets Netanya for maiden triumph
Hapoel Gilboa/Galil claims its 1st victory of BSL season surprising in-form Barak Netanya 83-74 on the road.
Tamuz triple takes Hap TA into first place
Reds now lead yellow-and-blue on goal-differential; Benado leads Mac Haifa over Betar.
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Analysis: Egypt: battle lines are drawn
Egyptian President Morsi completed his takeover of the country with his “constitutional declaration.”
Carole King: Famous, yet ‘haimische’
Four times Grammy winner and hit-maker Carole King has a Jewish side.
Culture reflected through the camera lens
The second Anthropological Film Festival in J'lem offers a fascinating lineup of ethnographic films.
Alternatively Speaking: How Hanukka can be healthy
With Hanukka approaching, expert Natalie Marx answers your questions about different types of oils.
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