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Balancing needs of women, ultra-Orthodox men in Israel's military - Los Angeles Times Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:41:52 GMT

Balancing needs of women, ultra-Orthodox men in Israel's military Los Angeles Times TEL AVIV — Israel's highest-ranking female soldier says efforts to draft male ultra-Orthodox students into the Israel Defense Forces should not come at the expense of women's advancement in the army. Last year, the nation's Supreme Court determined ...

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With natural gas discoveries, Israel faces geopolitical tangle on its way to ... - Fox News Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:21:57 GMT

With natural gas discoveries, Israel faces geopolitical tangle on its way to ... Fox News The deposits are expected to provide Israel enough natural gas for decades and transform the country, famously empty of natural resources, into an energy exporter. Yet selling this gas overseas will require Israel to navigate a geo-political quagmire ... and more »

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At 104, Bucks woman making first trip to Israel - Philly.com Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:28:13 GMT

Jewish Exponent

At 104, Bucks woman making first trip to Israel Philly.com "I haven't seen many pictures of Israel, so everything is going to be new and exciting," Hall said. Her daughter, Evelyn Sellers, is looking forward most of all to the Garden of Gethsemane and being baptized in the Jordan River. "There's just so much ... At 104, She's Heading to Israel For First TimeJewish Exponent all 2 news articles »

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'Hamas PM: Obama trip confirms bias toward Israel' - Jerusalem Post Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:48:41 GMT

Haaretz

'Hamas PM: Obama trip confirms bias toward Israel' Jerusalem Post US President Barack Obama's visit to the region confirmed his bias toward Israel, Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh told crowds in Gaza in a speech on the eve of the 37th Land Day, Palestinian news agency Ma'an reported. The Hamas premier reportedly ... Anti-Israel activists again attempting to break Gaza blockadeWashington Free Beacon In favor of Pax AmericanaHaaretz Israel closes Gaza crossing after rocket attackLas Vegas Sun European Jewish Press all 44 news articles »

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Turkey: Israel's apology not tied to Syria, Iran - Jerusalem Post Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:45:12 GMT

FRANCE 24

Turkey: Israel's apology not tied to Syria, Iran Jerusalem Post Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmed Davutoglu rejected claims that Turkey's decision to reconcile with Israel was precipitated by the crisis in Syria or tensions with Iran, Turkish daily Hurriyet reported on Friday, citing a Davutoglu interview with a local ... Turkey reveals secret diplomacy behind Israel's flotilla apologyFRANCE 24 Turkey's President: Diplomatic Pressure, Not Syria and Iran, Forced Apology ...Algemeiner Turkish FM ready to resign if evidence of his secret negotiations with IsraelTrend.az all 48 news articles »

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Obama's Peace Antics in Israel - CounterPunch Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:43:13 GMT

Haaretz

Obama's Peace Antics in Israel CounterPunch And as he walked on the red carpet, showered with accolades and warm embraces of top Israeli government and military officials, a new/old reality began to sink in: Obama was no different than his predecessors. He never had been. On the day of Obama's ... Israel and Turkey let bygones be bygonesWashington Post Poll: Big drop in Israelis who see Obama as hostileJerusalem Post Charles Krauthammer: What Obama's visit really means for IsraelSan Jose Mercury News Valley News -New York Times -The Daily Star all 397 news articles »

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Steinitz: Apology to Turkey important for int'l affairs - Jerusalem Post Sat, 30 Mar 2013 02:06:29 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Steinitz: Apology to Turkey important for int'l affairs Jerusalem Post He added that in his opinion Israel should have apologized three years ago. He noted that while the issue was important to the US, but the initiative was Israel's. "We took into account that [Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip] Erdogan would try to ... Turkey says it will work out with Israel compensation for Gaza-bound aid ...Fox News Report: Israelis, Turks to meet next weekYnetnews Israel, Turkey officials to discuss compensation next weekHurriyet Daily News Arab News -Algemeiner all 37 news articles »

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Israel: From Startup Nation To Startup Peace - Al-Monitor Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:32:57 GMT

Raw Story

Israel: From Startup Nation To Startup Peace Al-Monitor President Barack Obama's speech in Jerusalem's International Convention Center still resonates in the Israeli public arena. The President talked about the overall Israeli experience — its historical sources, the threats to its existence, its struggles ... Israel beefs up security for 'Land Day'Raw Story Palestinians get ready to mark Land DayHaaretz Clashes in Hebron as Israel boosts security for 'Land Day'Al-Arabiya Xinhua -UPI.com -Ma'an News Agency all 73 news articles »

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Rep. Israel: Speed disability pay to terminally ill - Newsday (subscription) Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:43:32 GMT

Newsday (subscription)

Rep. Israel: Speed disability pay to terminally ill Newsday (subscription) Doctors gave Susan Young nine months to live upon her diagnosis with stage-four lung cancer last October. The Dix Hills resident quit her job as a school speech pathologist and was approved for Social Security Disability payments -- then was told she ... Rep. Steve Israel proposes bill to speed up Social Security disability benefitsNews 12 Long Island (subscription) LI Congressman Wants To Get Rid Of Waiting Period For Benefits For Terminally ...CBS Local all 3 news articles »

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Israel could withstand Syrian chemical weapons - general - Reuters India Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:49:12 GMT

Haaretz

Israel could withstand Syrian chemical weapons - general Reuters India JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel could withstand any attack involving Syrian chemical weapons, an Israeli general said on Friday, adding it was improbable that Damascus would order such a strike. The fate of Syria's reputed chemical arsenal is a focus of ... 'Israel's enemies have put the entire civilian population on the frontline'Haaretz Syrian chaos depictedThe Times of Israel all 6 news articles »