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BREAKING NEWS

01:00
19-year old bitten by snake near Jordan River in serious condition (Army Radio)
00:58
Bail denied to Massachusetts teen accused of Facebook terror post (Reuters)
00:43
World's largest Lego model unveiled in New York's Times Square (DPA)
23:01
Hezbollah's deputy chief: EU labeling the group as terrorist would be a 'big mistake' (AP)
21:57
Saeed Jalili, Iranian presidential candidate vows to expand Islam's influence (AP)
19:10
Turkey reinforcing Syria border crossings with double walls (Reuters)
16:50
Senior official says Israel prepared to start direct talks with Palestinians (Haaretz)
14:41
Syrian regime may take part in peace talks, says Russia's foreign ministry (AP)
14:39
Kerry criticizes Iran's guardian council for election maneuvering (Reuters)
14:02
Yemen's main oil pipeline attacked, pumping has stopped says Yemen's Defense Ministry (Reuters)
13:27
Iran denies it has forces in Syria supporting Assad (Reuters)
12:09
Rebels attack prison in northern Syria, state TV reports (AP)
11:11
Roadside bomb kills 5 soldiers in south Thailand (AP)
10:03
Hague to Peres: Britain supports Kerry's efforts for Palestinian-Israeli talks (Haaretz)
07:56
Bondholders reach deal, take control of IDB Group, IDB Development (Haaretz)

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National

Yesh Atid stands alone on new ultra-Orthodox IDF draft plan

Recent progress is only theoretical - many obstacles remain Yair Lapid's way, as he tries to conscript the ultra-Orthodox into the IDF.

By Amos Harel | May 24, 2013 | 07:31 PM

A Haredi man at a military draft center

The ultra-Orthodox sector's cultural war against IDF service
By Yair Ettinger | 2

Bedouin girls' funeral

Murdered Bedouin sisters laid to rest in shared grave

Dozens of family members and mourners attend funeral of sisters Asinad, 2, and Ramais, 3.5, in West Bank; Arad police officers dismissed for mishandling the case.

By Jack Khoury, Yanir Yagna | May 24, 2013 | 04:36 PM

Lebanon Israel IDF

IDF doesn't tell when it boots soldiers for aggressive behavior

The army didn't disclose that Itamar Alon, who killed four at Be'er Sheva bank, was dismissed for aggressive behavior. Then he got a gun.

By Gili Cohen, Amos Harel, Dan Even | May 24, 2013 | 01:07 PM

Young couple

Israeli doctors rethink the way they test young couples for genetic diseases

Panel of experts is considering adding tests for diseases that develop in adulthood to the standard genetic tests given to young couples when they are starting a family.

By Dan Even | May 24, 2013 | 03:28 AM

Sisters Asinad, 2, and Ramais, 3.5

Israel Police ignored several complaints by mother of murdered Bedouin girls

Police chief plans to dismiss senior officers from Arad station; cops still searching for girls' father.

By Jack Khoury, Yanir Yagna | May 24, 2013 | 02:58 AM

Ultra-Orthodox protest in Jerusalem.

The ultra-Orthodox sector's cultural war against IDF service

Longtime efforts to build trust between the ultra-Orthodox community and the IDF appear to have been undone within the last few weeks, with violent demonstrations staged by the sector. But the government's exclusion of the ultra-religious has, too, played a part.

By Yair Ettinger | May 24, 2013 | 01:45 AM | 2

The Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu asked Israel's AG to prohibit charged protests like J'lem gay parade

While discussing police indictments against demonstrators, Yehuda Weinstein revealed that he had been asked to forbid certain demonstrations- including rallies in tense Arab towns- based on security concerns.

By Revital Hovel | May 23, 2013 | 03:17 PM | 4

Tal Law -Moti Milrod - 23022012

Israel's new IDF draft law: Less ultra-Orthodox conscripts, longer service for women

The Perry Committee charged with equalizing the burden of military service in Israel provided its summary of laws meant to ease conscription of the country's most religious; next step is a government vote on the issue.

By Gili Cohen | May 23, 2013 | 03:07 PM | 6

Rabbi Ben Dahan

Knesset passes bill increasing number of women that elect Israel's chief rabbis

Expansion of electing body's size also likely to increase secular representation; vote highlights internal revolt within Habayit Hayehudi, as party leader Naftali Bennett struggles with ideological division.

By Yair Ettinger | May 23, 2013 | 11:22 AM

Immigrants from North America arrive in Israel.

Nefesh B'Nefesh up in arms over Israel's plan to revoke tax exemption for immigrants

Currently immigrants, returning citizens have 10 year grace period during which they do not have to report assets, income abroad; advocates say plan would harm immigration from developed countries.

By Hila Weissberg | May 23, 2013 | 10:29 AM | 4

Woman lighting candle outside bank.

Be'er Sheva bank shooter dismissed from IDF post for attacking Palestinians, released from reserve duty

Friends, neighbors describe Itamar Alon as strange, surprised such a person had been an IDF officer.

By Amos Harel, Yanir Yagna | May 23, 2013 | 08:20 AM | 3

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Middle East

Iranian director Mohammed Rasoulof.

Iranian filmmaker premiers film about state oppression at Cannes

By Reuters | 08:10 PM

Syrian troops.

Iran denies it has forces supporting Assad in Syria

By Reuters | 01:36 PM

Turkish market.

Turkey bans alcohol advertisement, restricts sales

By Reuters | 12:39 PM

Diplomacy & Defense

President Barack Obama spaeking the National Defense University

Obama’s counter-terrorism speech cause for alarm for Israeli policy makers

By Chemi Shalev | 12:20 AM

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at a news conference in Tel Aviv

Kerry departs, urges Israel and Palestinians to 'make hard decisions'

By Barak Ravid | 04:34 PM

Kennedy - NY Daily News via Getty Images - March 2012

Did John F. Kennedy admire Hitler?

By Ofer Aderet | 02:39 PM

The Iran Debate

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - AP.

Netanyahu: Iranian nuclear program unaffected by world pressure

By The Associated Press | 09:07 PM | 5

The suspected uranium-enrichment facility of Fordow

IAEA report: Iran taking steps to expand sensitive nuclear capacity

By Reuters | 05:20 PM

Saeed Jalili, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council in Almaty

No agreement reached in Iran nuclear talks, says UN official

By Reuters | 08:34 PM | 7

World

A police officer carries an evidence bag containing a knife near the scene of the killing

WATCH: Video shows Woolwich attack suspects being shot by police

By Haaretz | 03:33 PM

British police arrest two more over London attack

By Reuters | 09:31 PM

Woolwich slaying will not become Britain's 'Ramallah lynch' moment

By Anshel Pfeffer | 05:14 PM | 41

Features

A Tel Aviv beach.

While EU study praises Israel for taking care of its beaches, environmental activists less than satisfied

By Zafrir Rinat | 08:58 PM

The Millennials

Facebook, instagram and the IDF: Israel's version of the millennials

By Naomi Darom | 05:50 PM

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Word of the Day / Tapuz

By Ronen Shnidman | 08:32 AM

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