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ISRAEL NEWS

BREAKING NEWS

03:43
Islamists kill 21 in suicide attacks in Niger (Reuters)
02:02
U.K. backs US-led peace efforts between Israel and Palestinians, says Foreign Secretary Hague (DPA)
01:44
Boy Scouts of America delegates vote to remove ban on gay scouts (Reuters)
00:32
New York man held captive for month rescued by police (Reuters)
22:53
Man jumps into path of train in Tel Aviv, sustains critical injuries (Israel Radio)
22:51
Number of injured reported in Teva Naot factory blast rises to 31 (Haaretz)
21:15
Netanyahu says new UN report shows int'l pressure not stopping Iran's nuclear program (AP)
20:43
Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes in sea off Tonga (Reuters)
20:34
One man killed, six lightly injured at explosion in Teva Naot factory (Haaretz)
20:28
U.K. police arrests a man and a woman on suspicion of conspiracy in soldier killing (Reuters)
19:56
Head of Iraq police department ousted over murder of Bedouin girls (Haaretz)
18:55
Man suspected of murdering daughters, ages 5 and 3, believed to have fled to PA (Haaretz)
17:53
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange trading hours to be lengthened by one hour beginning June 16th (Haaretz)
17:41
Charges brought against 19-year-old who attacked men walking to Kotel on Nakba Day (Israel Radio)
17:19
Russian court denies bail for Pussy Riot band member (AP)

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National

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

Young couple

Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar (seated) weds journalist Geula Even in Tel Aviv.

Who attended the wedding of Israel's Gideon Sa’ar and Geula Even?

Many of the bigger names at the intimate wedding of Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar and journalist Geula Even were journalists like Army Radio chief Yaron Dekel. Western Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz performed the ceremony.

By Tali Heruti-Sover | May 19, 2013 | 11:02 AM | 5

Nir Barkat- Tomer Appelbaum

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat launches reelection campaign

With no challenger to face, latest polls show that only a major drama could threaten Barkat's reelection.

By Nir Hasson | May 19, 2013 | 04:37 AM

An ultra-Orthodox family.

Israeli economy unsustainable if Haredim, Arabs don't join workforce, experts warn

National Economic Council presents cabinet both internal and external threats that Israel's economy is expected to face until 2050.

By Meirav Arlosoroff | May 19, 2013 | 02:00 AM | 4

People protesting the government's new economic policy.

Thousands of Israelis protest against austerity measures

Protests are taking place in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Be'er Sheva, in front of the prime minister's house in Caesarea, and in front of businessman Yitzhak Tshuva's house in Ramat Poleg.

By Yaniv Kubovich, Gabriela Davidovich-Weisberg | May 18, 2013 | 10:09 PM | 3

Police face down protestors.

A day after violent protest, Haredi coverage ranges from delicate criticism to complete disregard

Some 30,000 took part in Jerusalem rally against military conscription of yeshiva students; eight demonstrators to be charged with assaulting police and disturbing the peace.

By Yair Ettinger, Nir Hasson | May 17, 2013 | 05:07 PM | 8

Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar (seated) weds journalist Geula Even in Tel Aviv.

Interior Minister Gideon Sa’ar weds journalist Geula Even

The rabbi of the Western Wall, Shmuel Rabinovitch, officiates at the small ceremony held at a Tel Aviv home; cabinet secretary and top journalists attend the celebration.

By Haaretz | May 17, 2013 | 09:15 AM | 2

MK Yaakov Litzman Sept. 16, 2010 Emil Salman

MK Litzman questioned on suspicion of breach of trust

The former deputy health minister was questioned under caution in connection with an alleged bribery incident that involved the Health Ministry and the National Insurance Institute.

By Yaniv Kubovich | May 17, 2013 | 08:23 AM

Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem.

Israel far behind West in number of nurses, hospitals

World Health Organization figures show Israel has a high level of health care compared to the West, but medical infrastructure is outdated. Number of nurses per capita is similar to Oman, and less than half than that of Germany.

By Dan Even | May 17, 2013 | 05:12 AM | 8

Finance Committee

Economy grew at sluggish 2.8% rate in quarter

Preliminary figures mark the fourth straight quarter of tepid growth.

By Moti Bassok | May 17, 2013 | 04:43 AM

Construction site

Israel's Interior Minister admits failure to populate periphery

'Reality has dealt a blow to the vision' of making outlying regions more attractive, National Master Plan committee says. 'A large portion of Israel’s population continues to aspire [to live in] the center.'

By Zafrir Rinat | May 17, 2013 | 04:30 AM

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Middle East

A man wrapped in a Syrian flag with a portrait of Assad

Syria opposition leader tells Assad on Facebook: Step down and go into exile

By Reuters | 03:19 PM | 5

Jewish men look on as rescuers at bombing site - Bloomberg - July 18, 1994.

Two suspects in Argentina Jewish Center bombing running for Iran president

By JTA | 01:01 PM | 5

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah

France backs call to put Hezbollah armed wing on EU terror list

By Reuters | 12:04 PM | 5

Diplomacy & Defense

Homes in Beitar Ilit

Companies in Israeli settlement challenge fee for employing Palestinians

By Nir Hasson | 03:09 AM

Hague meets Abbas in Ramallah.

U.K.'s Hague: Britain fully backs U.S.-led efforts to restart Israeli-Palestinian talks

By DPA | 02:16 AM

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz on patrol of the Syria-Israel border, May 21, 2013.

Senior officials' chatter on Syria proves that Israel is running scared

By Amos Harel | 12:46 AM

The Iran Debate

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - AP.

Netanyahu: Iranian nuclear program unaffected by world pressure

By The Associated Press | 09:07 PM | 3

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

Floral tributes are seen placed near the scene of the killing of a British soldier in Woolwich, sout

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 | 36

Cameron convenes British intelligence chiefs after suspected terror attack

By Reuters | 12:51 PM | 12

Features

Ashdod coast

Israel praised for efforts to protect beaches from intrusive construction

By Zafrir Rinat | 03:20 AM

Exhibit to raise pubic awareness about child abuse at Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square.

The disturbing dolls of Tel Aviv

By Judy Maltz | 05:59 PM

Burak - Gun - March 2, 2012

For a pressure-cooker nation like Israel, violence is just a matter of time

By Asher Schechter | 01:07 PM

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