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New Zealand PM: No indication that Israeli killed in earthquake was a Mossad spy

New Zealand PM John Key says investigation uncovered no evidence linking group of four Israelis to the Mossad.

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key June 27, 2011 (AP)

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All foreigners aboard seized flotilla yacht to leave Israel by end of day

Interior Ministry spokeswoman says one foreign activist has already flown out; Dignite Al Karame was intercepted by IDF on Tuesday.

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Flotilla - IDF spokesperson - July 19, 2011

Flotilla Diary / Sailing on a bucket, surrounded by commandos

Haaretz writer returns to Israel after 26 days with Gaza-bound pro-Palestinian activists.

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Knesset to vote Wednesday on investigations into funding of human rights groups in Israel

Fate of controversial NGO funding bill is not known in advance as some MKs may change their vote depending on if it is a secret ballot.

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Christian Zionists unite in D.C. to express support for Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu, speaking via satellite, and news commentator Glenn Beck encourage audience to think of themselves and Jews, Israelis, as one and the same.

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IDF general causes storm after calling to curtail religiosity in army

Ex-personnel chief Avi Zamir warns against extremism in army.

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Turkish rep on UN flotilla probe tells Haaretz: Now is Israel's last chance to apologize

Envoy Ozdem Sanberk says time is running out for Israel to restore ties to the former level.

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Israel mulls bill that would expose belligerent talkbackers

Internet service providers would be ordered to disclose identities of users who post nasty comments.

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Tent protests spread in Israel as far north as Lebanese border

Protesters: 'We're the nouveaux poor: educated, intelligent, working and poor.'

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Middle East

Arab League chief visits Syria to discuss ‘necessity of reform’

Nabil Elaraby meets Assad as part of regional tour, says League does not accept 'outside interference in the internal affairs of the Arab countries'

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Gadhafi: Libya will never surrender in face of assaults by rebels, NATO

Libyan leader makes audio address directed at city of Zawiya, where thousands demonstrate their support; ten rebels killed in Brega.

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Syria opposition group forms National Salvation council to counter Assad

Twenty-five-member council composed of Islamists, liberals and independents; council meeting comes day after Syria’s biggest demonstrations seeking to end Assad rule.

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Diplomacy & Defense

Report: Israeli killed in New Zealand earthquake was Mossad agent

Local media reports Ofer Mizrahi, killed in the Christchurch earthquake in February, was part of a team trying to infiltrate sensitive computer systems.

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EU: Israel plan to build more homes in West Bank threatens peace efforts

EU spokeswoman says 'deeply disappointed' by Israel's decision to build hundreds more homes in the West Bank as part of nation-wide plan to lower housing prices.

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Flotilla Diary / Sailing on a bucket, surrounded by commandos

Amira Hass reports from the last sole survivor of the Gaza flotilla as it sets sail from Greece towards Gaza.

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National

Picks in Pics / Who is Israel's greatest PM?

Cast your vote for your favorite Israeli prime minister.

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Israeli doctors step up strike as hundreds of residents abandon shifts in protest

Israel Medical Association nearing deal with Finance Ministry, but residents believe that the agreement would debase those in medical profession.

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50-year-old man detained on suspicion of causing Jerusalem Forest fire

Resident of Beit Zeit allegedly set trash on fire in his backyard, causing a blaze which spread to the Jerusalem Forest and Mount Herzl area.

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Hapoalim buys 5% of Gazit Globe parent company Norstar

Bank Hapoalim buys stake in Norstar Holdings for NIS 95.4 million; Movement for Quality Government in Israel objects to the deal, saying it worsens Israel cross-holdings.

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Agrexco workers barricade selves inside Tel Aviv office

300 workers barricade themselves in protest against decision that 200 workers must go on unpaid leave or be fired; head of Agrexco Union says decision would be heard in court today, protests to continue.

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