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String of Palestinian attacks has Israel jittery - Washington Post Thu, 26 Dec 2013 16:28:07 GMT

Washington Post

String of Palestinian attacks has Israel jittery Washington Post JERUSALEM — A spate of violent Palestinian attacks on Israeli targets in recent weeks is raising concerns in Israel that it may be on the verge of a new type of Palestinian uprising. In contrast to previous waves of Palestinian violence, the recent ... Israel blames Hamas for all attacks from GazaAljazeera.com IAF strikes Gaza following second rocket fired at Israel in 24 hoursJerusalem Post Israel Launches Airstrikes in GazaABC News CNN -New York Times -USA TODAY all 1,294 news articles »

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Israel's Water Challenge - Forbes Thu, 26 Dec 2013 17:10:52 GMT

Haaretz (blog)

Israel's Water Challenge Forbes Israel's successful efforts to increase water security will lessen one of the country's geographical constraints. But new sources of water are more energy intensive, and this could increase Israel's short-term dependence on energy imports unless ... Israel is digging its own watery graveHaaretz (blog) all 4 news articles »

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Despite boycott calls, Pixies and Soundgarden are expected in Israel - Los Angeles Times Thu, 26 Dec 2013 02:01:55 GMT

New York Times (blog)

Despite boycott calls, Pixies and Soundgarden are expected in Israel Los Angeles Times Amid controversy that has flared recently over calls for cultural boycotts agains Israel, the bands the Pixies and Soundgarden have been booked to play in June at a rock festival at a stadium in Tel Aviv, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports. Boycotts ... The Pixies Join Festival Lineup in IsraelNew York Times (blog) US officials in Israel ordered to avoid public transportationIsrael Hayom all 10 news articles »

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Gazan sniper 'tried to enter Israel for eye treatment' - Jerusalem Post Thu, 26 Dec 2013 13:00:40 GMT

The Times of Israel

Gazan sniper 'tried to enter Israel for eye treatment' Jerusalem Post A Gazan terrorist from the Aksa Martyrs Brigade was arrested this month after trying to enter Israel by taking advantage of a humanitarian permit, the Shin Bet announced on Thursday. The man, Muhammad Abu Amsha, 32, of Beit Hanun initially claimed he ... Gazan in Israel on medical permit nabbed for planning attackThe Times of Israel Fatah Terrorist Requested Humanitarian Permit to Enter IsraelThe Jewish Press Terrorist Entered Israel Under Humanitarian GroundsYeshiva World News UPI.com -Arutz Sheva all 14 news articles »

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Group of 38 Bnei Menashe arrives in Israel - Jerusalem Post Thu, 26 Dec 2013 22:48:13 GMT

Group of 38 Bnei Menashe arrives in Israel Jerusalem Post ... the first cohort to arrive since the Knesset approved another wave of immigration for the group. The immigrants are to spend the next several months in a private absorption center run by the Shavei Israel organization, which arranged and funded ...

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Young girl killed in Israel airstrike on Gaza in retaliation for maintenance ... - NBCNews.com (blog) Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:45:16 GMT

NBCNews.com (blog)

Young girl killed in Israel airstrike on Gaza in retaliation for maintenance ... NBCNews.com (blog) TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel carried out airstrikes on the Gaza Strip which killed two people including a young girl on Tuesday after an Israeli civilian was shot dead while fixing security fences on the border of the territory, officials said. Israeli ...

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Israel plans new settlement push while freeing Palestinian prisoners - Reuters Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:13:32 GMT

Israel plans new settlement push while freeing Palestinian prisoners Reuters But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has continued to pledge more settlement building, often timing the announcement of these plans to offset the anger of far-right political partners at Israel's release of Palestinians jailed for deadly attacks ...

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Israel Announces New Settlement Plans - Wall Street Journal Thu, 26 Dec 2013 23:15:11 GMT

Israel Announces New Settlement Plans Wall Street Journal TEL AVIV—Israel's government plans to announce new West Bank settlement building in the coming days, Israeli officials said, a move intended to ease criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a planned release of Palestinian prisoners next ...

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Shavit's 'My Promised Land Examines Israel's Complexities - NPR Thu, 26 Dec 2013 09:37:19 GMT

Shavit's 'My Promised Land Examines Israel's Complexities NPR Morning Edition co-host Steve Inskeep talks to Israeli journalist Ari Shavit about his new book My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel. Shavit attempts to capture the complexity and contradictions of modern Israel by examining his country ...

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Reports: Israel to defy US with new settlements - The Hill (blog) Thu, 26 Dec 2013 15:32:24 GMT

Reports: Israel to defy US with new settlements The Hill (blog) Israel plans to announce construction plans for more Jewish settlements next week, when it releases two dozen Palestinian prisoners, according to multiple reports. "Israel will declare new building in the settlements next week," an Israeli official ...