Romney: Palestinians don't want two-state solution, they want to eliminate Israel

The Republican candidate was prompted by a question posed by a Palestinian-American at a Florida debate; Opponent Gingrich said in same debate he would move U.S. embassy to Jerusalem as president.

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Israelis praying at Wailing Wall - Daniel Bar-On - 27012012
Survey: Record number of Israeli Jews believe in God

First comprehensive study in a decade also shows 70 percent believe the Jews are the 'Chosen People.'

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Amos Harel / Barak reveals Israel's considerations for possible attack on Iran

Interview outlines three categories that will determine whether Israel attacks - Israel's ability to act, international legitimacy for attack, and the need for military action.

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likud - Moti Milrod - July 30 2010
Israeli settlers make up 30 percent of new Likud members

Over the last two years, settlement activists have been working hard to get settlers to join Likud, with the goal of influencing the party from within.

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Dennis Ross - Eyal Warshavsky - 27012012
Dennis Ross still advising Obama on regular basis, despite stepping down

Ross's work as a Middle East aide in the Obama administration was burdened by tension with special envoy George Mitchell, to the point that Ross and Mitchell sometimes refused to speak to one another.

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Ethiopian Israelis - Olivier Fitoussi - 19012012
Ethiopian Israelis plan to take protest to New York

Organizer is now awaiting final permits from the New York police, and hopes the demonstration will take place early next month.

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David Cameron - Reuters - 27012012
Europe gears up to honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day

One in five young Germans has no idea that Auschwitz was a Nazi death camp, finds poll.

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Guido Westerwelle - Reuters - 27012012
Welcome to the fastest-growing Jewish community in the world: Germany

Jewish Voice from Germany, published by former Israeli, marks renaissance of long-dormant culture.

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Middle East

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Arab League observers resume work amid Syria violence

Security forces deployed across the Damascus suburb of Duma on Thursday, after the suburb was rocked by loud explosions overnight

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ISIS report: Iran won't pursue a nuclear weapon program in 2012

Report by Institute for Science and International Security says 'Iran is unlikely to decide to dash toward making nuclear weapons as long as its uranium enrichment capability remains as limited as it is today.'

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Thousands of Egyptians gather in Tahrir Square to mark one year since uprising

There are no army troops or police in the square, birthplace of the 18-day, anti-Mubarak uprising that began on January 25, 2011.

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Diplomacy & Defense

Bushehr - AP - Aug. 21, 2010

'Senior IDF officer told cabinet Israel cannot stop Iran's nuclear program'

Time Magazine quotes Israeli defense official as saying that Israel can only delay Tehran's nuclear program by several months, at most a year.

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Israel presents the Palestinians with its stance on borders

For first time, Netanyahu's envoy Isaac Molho outlines for Erekat Israel's basic principles on borders for a future Palestinian state.

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Former IDF chief: Israel must prepare for possible attack on Iran

Gabi Ashkenazi says Israel needs to do all it can to operate under the radar against Tehran, but stresses that military option must be on the table.

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National

Ethiopians protest - Bar-On - Jan 2012

Anti-racism protesters must compete for Israelis' attention

Israelis of Ethiopian origin have been protesting racism in Israeli society for three weeks; but they are not the only ones fighting for a cause these days.

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Netanyahu says PMO will await the results of examination into Eshel affair

PM responds for the first to allegations that the head of his office had harassed a female coworker.

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The three musketeers in Netanyahu's office

The senior officials in Netanyahu's bureau who relayed to the Attorney General information about the alleged harassment were doing their jobs regardless of any power struggles within the PMO.

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employment fair for the Haredi community - Hagai Fried - 27012012

Measures on Haredim vanish from labor reform

Currently, 37% of Haredi men and 49% of Haredi women work.

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Trajtenberg: New affordable housing requirements are unjust

Sharp attack directed at Housing and Construction Minister Ariel Atias, coming in wake of the publication of new criteria for affordable housing eligibility.

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No fast-tracking dairy reforms, rules attorney general

Finance Ministry and Industry, Trade and Labor Ministry wants to push through plans to give the local dairy industry competition by increasing imports.

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Culture

The Green Man - 26012012

Israeli environmental show pulled off air after questions over business ethics

'The Green Man' Show sponsored by Israel Chemicals, portrays the company in positive light, though it is considered one of Israel's biggest polluters.

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Istanbul, corner Dizengoff

Turkish musician Cem Mansur, who is conducting the Haifa Symphony Orchestra this week, talks about his Tel Aviv roots and classical music in Turkey.

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A touch of neon to banish the winter blues

Retail giant H&M; tackles the gloomy weather with dazzling white and vibrant orange in its women's spring collection.

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Sports

Devin Smith -  Nir Keidar - 27012012

Basketball / Euroleague / Maccabi Tel Aviv falls late to Barcelona

Game is easily Maccabi's lowest scoring performance in Euroleague play this season, as Barcelona took sole possession of first place after two rounds.

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Basketball / Super League / Maccabi Haifa bets on the farm team coach

Offer Rahimi will remain on the staff as assistant coach.

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Cricket / Local association bowls over Europeans with award-winning peace initiative

Initiative involves boys and girls from four separate playing centers in Israel and the Palestinian Authority being introduced to cricket for the first time, bringing communities together.

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