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Tension mounts in East Jerusalem as Israel prepares settlement construction

Police and bulldozers arrive in Palestinian Jerusalem neighborhood A-Tur, in wake of the UN decision to accept Palestine as a non-member observer state.

with Nir Hasson 47 comments
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  • White House: U.S. calls on Israel to reconsider settlement plan in E-1
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  • Australia, Brazil summon Israeli ambassadors over settlement construction
  • Q&A: What is area E-1, anyway?
  • Netanyahu finally has his ground war: Not Hamas, but Obama
Golan Heights - AP
UN chief accuses Syria of violating Golan accord with Israel

Ban Ki-moon says recent incidents across the cease-fire line have shown the potential to escalate Israeli-Syrian tensions, and jeopardize the agreement and the region's stability.

with The Associated Press 5 comments
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  • For first time since Yom Kippur War: Israel fires warning shot at Syria
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Israeli and Dutch flags fly in front of British, U.S. and French ones on Sept. 4, 2012.
Holocaust and human rights museum opens in Belgium

King Albert II of Belgium inaugurates museum located opposite the ‘Dossin Barracks,’ a site from which more than 25,000 Jews and 352 gypsies were deported to Auschwitz, EJC/AFP reports.

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  • Belgium’s PM apologizes for state’s Holocaust-era complicity
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  • Report: Dramatic rise in convictions of Nazi war criminals
Labor Party primary posters
The top 8 headlines you might have missed / Haaretz Newsline, December 2

From a decision to confiscate tax revenues collected by Israel for the Palestinian Authority to a farewell interview with retiring U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, Haaretz brings you the top headlines you might have missed.

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Mashed potato pancake
Mashed potato pancakes (latkes)

By frying mashed potato patties golden brown, you make delicious Hanukkah latkes.

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Mini-sufganiyot in olive oil
Mini-sufganiyot and doughnut ties for Hanukkah

Two delicious recipes from Grandma Sonia for the Jewish holiday of light.

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A satellite image of al-Safir, Syria's main chemical weapons facility, near Aleppo.
Report: New signs of activity at Syria's chemical weapons sites

U.S. intelligence official tells the New York Times that Assad forces are 'doing some things that suggest they intend to use the weapons.'

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  • Assad army pounds rebel strongholds, at least 25 killed across Syria
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Martin Dempsey, left, and Ehud Barak earlier this year.
U.S. to supervise construction of secret military project in Israel

'Site 911' is the latest and largest military construction project the U.S. has undertaken for the IDF at a cost of up to $100 million.

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Labor Party lineup infographic
Veteran MKs lead new Labor list, with several fresh faces close behind

Journalist Merav Michaeli and social-protest activist Stav Shaffir in top 10; six women in top 20.

with Jonathan Lis 2 comments
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  • The new Labor list: A mixed blessing for Yacimovich
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How did the key players vote on the Palestinian UN bid?
Who voted for the Palestinian upgrade at the UN? Who against?

All 138 countries to vote in favor, all 9 to vote against, and the 41 nations that abstained in alphabetical order.

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  • Despite UN support, Canada reprimands Israel over new settlement plans
  • After UN vote, Lieberman cancels visit to Georgia
An Ottoman-era building damaged by an air strike at a besieged area in Homs Nov. 28, 2012.
Assad regime cuts Internet across Syria

Two U.S.-based companies confirm blackout; cellphone services also cut in some areas; roads to airport closed due to rebel, regime fighting; Emirates and EgyptAir temporarily suspend flights to Damascus.

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  • At least 38 die in Syria bombings; rebel missile shoots down Assad jet
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The top 8 headlines you might have missed / Haaretz Newsline, November 29

From the increasing isolation of Israel as more EU states express support for Thursday's Palestinian bid at the UN, to the Knesset approving a biometric database. Haaretz brings you the top headlines you might have missed.

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Abbas at the UN General Assembly
Palestinians win support from Spain, Switzerland, Denmark for UN vote

France on Tuesday became the first European state to come out in favor; Israel has decided not to back down from its efforts to halt resolution.

with The Associated Press 21 comments
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  • Party revolt forces Australian PM to order abstention on Palestinian bid at UN
  • Israel, alone and self-righteous
Tzipi Livni presenting her new political party
The top 8 headlines you might have missed / Haaretz Newsline, November 27

American-Israeli efforts to soften UN resolution on Palestine fail, former Kadima leader Tzipi Livni returns to politics. Haaretz.com brings you the top 8 headlines you might have missed.

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Egyptian soldiers standing guard - Reuters - August 10, 2012.
Egypt seizes arms shipment en route to northern Sinai, report says

Ma'an news agency cites Egyptian security official saying that truck held Grad rockets, high-grade explosives.

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  • Report: Israeli spy satellites spot Iranian ship being loaded with rockets for Gaza
  • Egyptians flock to Tahrir Square to protest against Morsi
  • Iran allegedly planning nuclear weapon stronger than bomb used on Hiroshima
  • Iranian warships dock in Sudan, risking latter's ties with Gulf Arab donors
  • Egypt busts huge explosives haul heading for Gaza, largest single shipment yet
Likud primaries - David Bachar
On second day of voting, problems continue to plague Likud primaries

Likud heads at West Bank branches ask for yet another day of voting, claiming there were still major problems in polling stations.

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  • Likud’s hawkish earthquake sparks new hopes for centrist alternatives
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  • Likud day of judgement is not yet over
  • Technichal glitches highlight the disadvantages of computerized voting
  • Likud party takes a right turn in primaries, sidelining moderates
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Haaretz analysts and columnists weigh in on Ehud Barak's decision to quit politics

Haaretz brings you opinion and analysis on Defense Minister Ehud Barak's announcement that he is leaving politics.

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  • Livni's return to politics ahead of Israel elections is an act of anti-leadership
The town of Trancoso, Portugal.
Jewish cultural center to open in Portugal

Israeli NGO to run center, which will be the first of its kind since Portugal’s Jews were expelled more than 500 years ago.

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  • Spain to ease naturalization of Sephardic Jews
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Defense Minister Ehud Barak waving to reporters after a press conference in Tel Aviv
Ehud Barak announces retirement from political life

In a dramatic press conference, the Defense Minister, who has seen a recent spike in popularity following Operation Pillar of Defense, announces he will not run in the upcoming Israeli elections; Netanyahu says he respects Barak's decision.

with Jonathan Lis 35 comments
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  • Barak preferred to be the master of his own political fate
  • Barak may return to politics before he has finished saying goodbye
  • After failing as a politician, Barak's decision to quit was inevitable
  • Barak, the great hope that turned into a bitter disappointment
Netanyahu vote - AP - April 30, 2012
Likud to hold primaries for second day after voting system malfunction

The polling, which opened Sunday morning, will now continue on Monday between 11 A.M. and 9 P.M.

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  • Top Likud minister: Party primaries must be stopped over voting malfunctions
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  • Likud day of judgement is not yet over
Netanyahu voting in Likud primaries - Gil Yohanan - Nov. 25, 2012
Likud extends primaries until midnight, due to voting malfunctions

Party considering opening polls for an additional day, to allow members who were unable to cast their vote to return.

with Jonathan Lis 6 comments
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  • Widespread polling station malfunctions reported, as Likud primary kicks off
  • As Likud members head to polls, Netanyahu fights to keep party's moderate image
  • How the Likud primaries could backfire on Netanyahu
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The top 8 headlines you might have missed / Haaretz Newsline, November 25

From the possible delay of Likud primaries due to malfunctions at polling stations to a leading Gaza cleric ruling it a sin to violate the Israel-Hamas truce, Haaretz.com brings you the top 8 headlines you might have missed.

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IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz
IDF chief: Situation along Gaza border seems 'positive,' but only time will tell

Speaking to army recruits following visit to the border, chief of staff refuses to comment on report alleging Israel is monitoring an Iranian ship with arms meant for Gaza.

with Gili Cohen 17 comments
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  • Gaza cleric issues edict calling violation of truce with Israel 'a sin'
  • Report: Israeli spy satellites spot Iranian ship being loaded with rockets for Gaza
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Gaza cleric issues edict calling violation of truce with Israel 'a sin'

Suleiman al-Daya's fatwa says honoring cease-fire agreement, brokered by Egypt, is the duty of all of Gaza's citizens.

with Avi Issacharoff and The Associated Press 10 comments
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  • Hamas official says group won't stop arming, despite truce with Israel
  • IDF chief: Situation along Gaza border seems 'positive,' but only time will tell
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