Tue, August 16, 2011 Av 16, 5771
Senator Patrick Leahy claims Shayetet 13 unit, undercover Duvdevan unit, and the Israel Air Force Shaldag unit involved in human rights violations in occupied territories.
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No timetable has been set for work undertaken by committee's sub-groups, comprised of some 60 academics and experts in fields of economics and social welfare.
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In addition to the public coffers, the prime minister has a few plump rabbits up his sleeve that can transform him overnight into a beloved of the nation - the return of Gilad Shalit for example.
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Archeologists discover marble statue in excavation site in Jezreel Valley, depicting the Greek demigod holding a club decorated with the skin of the Nemean lion he killed according to legend.
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Study shows that although 63 percent of the sample had come out to their friends in civilian life, only 32 percent had revealed their sexual orientation to their fellow soldiers or to their direct commander.
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The report, issued by the Justice Ministry's Public Defender's Office, reveals widespread overcrowding, inadequate access to medical care, poor hygienic conditions, and excessive punitive measures in most facilities.
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The conservative pundit, currently in Israel for a mass rally to 'Restore Courage' in Jerusalem, pokes holes in 'extreme left' protesters' demands.
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The Science and Technology Ministry will fund research relating to genetics, economics, and the environment, and how they touch on the halakhic lifestyle.
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UNRWA says Palestinians flee after Latakia came under heavy fire over the weekend; it remains unclear as to where the refugees are seeking shelter.
22 commentsTurkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu tells Assad military operations against Syrians must stop 'immediately and unconditionally'.
13 commentsExplosions target at least eight cities across the country, including blast in Kut that left 34 people dead.
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White House joins Palestinian criticism of Israel's plan to construct 277 homes in the West Bank settlement of Ariel.
15 commentsSyrian troops continue harsh security crackdowns in central and coastal cities, leaving at least three people dead and hundreds arrested.
2 commentsDefense Minister Ehud Barak has approved the building of 277 apartments the West Bank settlement of Ariel, defying U.S. criticism of continued settlement construction
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60 single men and women hold a speed-dating marathon in a 2,000-year-old quarry, to mark the Jewish festival of love.
3 commentsIsrael Medical Association agrees to mediation on condition the negotiations last a week, over the course of which public health care institutions can continue to strike.
1 commentsTeam of some 60 academics and public figures vows to present practical possibilities for changing priorities; team's leaders current economic policy causes 'widespread and shameful' poverty.
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Move marks Google's biggest acquisition and a sign the online search leader is serious about expanding beyond its core Internet business and setting the agenda in the fast-growing mobile market.
0 commentsInvestors, and Barack Obama, still have faith in American bonds.
0 commentsBarclays to become fifth foreign bank to open its doors in Israel.
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Does the Tel Hai master class hold the keys to success for 80 aspiring pianists?
0 commentsBenny Pri-Zan's bold, avant-garde designs are not for the faint of heart.
0 commentsThe influence of Israel, and Israelis, on a Japanese-born choreographer produced the dance piece 'Flood.'
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Amsalem informed Beitar chairman Itzik Kornfein of his decision at a meeting to discuss the team's budget for this season. According to associates, Amsalem liked the idea of coaching Beitar but was bothered by the team's financial uncertainty.
0 commentsWhile striker Marvin Ogunjimi and midfielder Kevin De Bruyne are too hurt to play, head coach Frank Vercauteren may not be around by next week's second leg.
0 commentsWhen head coach David Blatt realized that joining the Adriatic League had become fact, he argued that things had to work differently. It turns out that the main thing that came out of his speech was a significant expansion of the roster.
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