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Last update - 10:36 23/02/2008 Two motorists suspected of speeding killed in road accidents in north By Haaretz Service Tags: Haifa, Daliat al Carmel  Rescue services discovered the lifeless body of a motorcyclist along Highway 22 near the fuel storage facilities in Haifa Bay early Saturday, Israel Radio reported. Police are attempting to ascertain the identity of the motorist, whose body is undergoing forensic examination. Investigators at the scene believe the driver of the motorcycle accelerated to an excessive speed, and the vehicle overturned, according to Israel Radio. Also late Friday, a road accident in Daliat al Carmel claimed the life of Ihab Abu Hamud, 21, and left a passenger in the car moderately hurt, Israel Radio reported. Advertisement Police say Abu Hamud was apparently speeding and subsequently lost control of his vehicle, according to Israel Radio. Abu Hamud's car veered onto the walkway on the side of the road and crashed into a pole, Israel Radio reported. A passenger in the car suffered moderate injuries, and is currently receiving treatment at Rambam Hospital in Haifa. Police reported levying 1,150 fines and penalties to drivers on the roads throughout the country late Friday and into Saturday, Israel Radio said. Seventy-one drivers were found with excessive alcohol levels in their blood and 41 motorists' licenses were confiscated due to speeding. Authorities impounded more than 70 vehicles police say failed to meet the requisite safety standards, according to Israel Radio. Bookmark to del.icio.us   Auschwitz gimmick U.K. Tory chief draws fire for calling school visits to Auschwitz a gimmick. 5 Stops in Galilee Rock hares, peach orchards, a taste of the past, and walking the Jesus trail.   1.   Police are a BIG part of the problem... 10:55  |  B`Galil 23/02/08   2.   Responsibles 10:59  |  TEA 24/02/08

Today Online IDF braces for mass march on Gaza border Responses: 86 Gideon Levy: The Jerusalem issue is easy - half for Jews, half for Palestinians Responses: 10 Zvi Bar'el: George Bush is nowhere to be found in Israeli-Palestinian reality Responses: 2 Study: Palestinian suicide bombers 'not mentally unstable' Responses: 39 Neo-Nazi turns Haredi after discovering his Jewish roots Responses: 21 Rosner's Domain Iran Could Have Enough Uranium for a Bomb by Year's End (WTR) Poll: Is it time for Israel to end the blockade in Gaza? What America wants from an operation in Gaza Guests: Jewish women don't want to be shut out U.S. victims of Palestinian terror await gov't stance on compensation More Headlines 08:08 IDF braces for mass march on Gaza border 10:26 PM: We won't fortify every building in Gaza area or Sderot 08:42 Neo-Nazi turns ultra-Orthodox after discovering Jewish roots 09:02 IDF downplays allegations West Bank troops abuse Palestinians 10:58 Iran: Sanctions for 100 years won't stop our nuclear program 09:53 ANALYSIS: Iran's delay tactics include denying, lying, refusing 05:54 Study: Palestinian suicide bombers 'not mentally unstable' 10:17 Five Palestinians killed in IDF Gaza actions over the weekend 11:09 Historian recants theory that Jews killed Christian child in ritual murder 22:09 Abducted IDF soldier's brother: We're afraid he'll be next Ron Arad 08:09 Sderot mayor denies calling for cease-fire talks with Hamas Previous Editions Select Day 22 feb 21 feb 20 feb 19 feb 18 feb 17 feb 15 feb 14 feb 13 feb 12 feb 11 feb 10 feb

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