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Sports Shorts The International Tennis Federation yesterday gave Tzipi Obziler the green light to play on Israel's doubles team in the Beijing Olympics. The 35-year-old will team up with Shahar Peer, following a recommendation by the Israel Tennis Federation. "I'm thrilled," said Obziler. "Until the last moment I didn't know if I'd go or not. I tried not to think about it too much and raise expectations." Obziler said she has two upcoming tournaments before returning to Israel to prepare. "I prepared in similar fashion for the Fed Cup matches, and plan to show up in Beijing in good shape." (Rami Hipsh) Gilboa-Galil signed guard Guni Izraeli to a two-year contract worth an estimated $90,000 per season. Izraeli, who played for Hapoel Holon last year, thus returns to the area where he played for the original Gilboa-Afula team. Galil released Yogev Ohayon to Ironi Nahariya for $70,000 compensation. Ohayon signed a two-year deal with Nahariya. Bnei Hasharon signed Kent State graduate Haminn Quaintance to a two-year contract. Quaintance, a two-meter tall forward, averaged 10 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals last year en route to being named MAC defensive player of the year. He will replace Jason Williams, who left for Maccabi Tel Aviv. (Arie Livnat) Advertisement Tel Kabir will play next season in the women's Premier League despite a NIS 1.4 million debt. Team ownership was transferred entirely from Sivan Levy to Shay Maman, who is slated to open the season as head coach. Maman promised creditors to pay back all debts over the next three years. (Rami Hipsh) Bookmark to del.icio.us   Against his release Mother of Kuntar victim appeals to President Peres against his release. Gloom and doom How many missiles will be fired from Iran, Syria, Lebanon in the next war?

Read & React Shot and bleeding, Jerusalem terrorist kept going to kill baby's mother Responses: 183 ANALYSIS / Terrorist or petty criminal run amok? Responses: 137 Ari Shavit: Strike on Iran is good for Israel and U.S. in long run Responses: 91 Reuven Rivlin: Talkbackers, not security services, are setting Israeli policy Responses: 38 Obama enlists Jewish lawmakers in outreach effort Responses: 66 More Headlines 01:44 Police fear violence against Arabs in wake of Jerusalem terror attack 21:49 Source: Hezbollah swap to take place next week 21:20 Olmert: Direct Israel-Syria peace talks needed 'very soon' 19:13 Qassam hits Negev, sixth since start of Gaza truce 19:44 Olmert: Raze terrorist's home, revoke family's social benefits 20:16 Mother of Kuntar victim: This monster will be a Lebanon hero 23:18 On Israel-Diaspora relations, Israelis are quite clueless 22:00 Actor Hanan Goldblatt convicted of rape, sexual assault 20:48 For first time, Israeli rabbi to attend Saudi-sponsored interfaith meet 21:12 Ramat Gan police chase, arrest 12 illegal Palestinian workers 13:50 Barak okays construction of dormitory at Hebron seminary 12:18 How many missiles will be fired from Iran, Syria, Lebanon in the next war? 19:09 Hitler wax figure unveiled in Berlin amid criticism 14:41 Study: Israelis like to smoke marijuana, less keen on coke Previous Editions Select Day 03 jul 02 jul 01 jul 30 jun 29 jun 27 jun 26 jun 25 jun 24 jun 23 jun 22 jun 20 jun

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