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Israel Prods Ultra-Orthodox to 'Share Burden' - New York Times Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:50:15 GMT

Israel Prods Ultra-Orthodox to 'Share Burden' New York Times JERUSALEM — One ultra-Orthodox job-seeker listed on his résumé, under technical skills, his success in building a hut on his porch for the annual fall harvest holiday and preparing his kitchen for Passover. Another brought a curriculum vitae ...

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Insight: Steeped in tradition, Israel's ultra-Orthodox face reform drive - Reuters Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:08:15 GMT

New Yorker (blog)

Insight: Steeped in tradition, Israel's ultra-Orthodox face reform drive Reuters Lipman, who is a rabbi, was hit by the stone shortly after immigrating to Israel from the United States, eight years ago, when he stumbled into a riot over plans to dig up some ancient bones - something the protesters said was a desecration. "We have ... Israel's Surprising PovertyNew Yorker (blog) all 14 news articles »

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As Syrian Fighting Nears Border, Israel Considers Its Options - New York Times Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:02:01 GMT

As Syrian Fighting Nears Border, Israel Considers Its Options New York Times ELYAKIM, Israel — Syrian rebel groups briefly took control Thursday of the only crossing between Israel and Syria, bringing the intense violence of that nation's civil war closer than ever to the Golan Heights, where farmers were told to stay out of ...

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Samantha Power at UN evokes ' Camelot ' and may be ' friend of Israel ' - Christian Science Monitor Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:37:04 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Samantha Power at UN evokes ' Camelot ' and may be ' friend of Israel ' Christian Science Monitor But Power has apparently already earned some pro-Israel backing that may stymie efforts to turn her Senate hearing into a searing fight. The Jewish Daily Forward says she is supported by prominent Jewish groups like the Anti-Defamation League and ... Power's interventionism thrills pro-Israel crowd — except when it's about IsraelJewish Telegraphic Agency For Power, Israel is particularly relevantJerusalem Post Video of Samantha Power's 2002 Remarks on Imposing Peace on Israel Could ...New York Times (blog) Washington Post (blog) -Huffington Post all 178 news articles »

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Palestinians slam Israel despite move to restore UNHRC ties - Jerusalem Post Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:02:40 GMT

Palestinians slam Israel despite move to restore UNHRC ties Jerusalem Post Palestinians attacked Israel as the only country to cut its ties with the United Nations Human Rights Council, in spite of Jerusalem's efforts to resume those relations, during a Geneva debate on the matter Friday. "Israel is the only state that has ... Israel says it may end boycott of UN rights body despite regular criticismFox News Israel hopes to reengage with UNHRC following 2012 breakJewish Telegraphic Agency Israel to re-engage with UN-human rights bodyAl-Arabiya all 14 news articles »

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Syrians battle near Israeli border crossing - Washington Post Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:57:24 GMT

Syrians battle near Israeli border crossing Washington Post JERUSALEM — Heavy fighting broke out Thursday in the Golan Heights, as Syrian rebels and troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad battled to take and hold a U.N.-manned border crossing linking Israel and Syria. During the hours-long clash, Syrian ...

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Russia offers to send replacements for Austrian troops on Israel-Syria border - The Guardian Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:15:46 GMT

The Guardian

Russia offers to send replacements for Austrian troops on Israel-Syria border The Guardian Russia has stunned the international community by offering to replace Austrian troops withdrawn from the peacekeeping forces on the Israeli-Syrian border in the Golan Heights, despite its open political and military support for the Assad regime. "Given ... Analysis: Golan fighting spells more Syria trouble for IsraelReuters UN says Russia can't provide Golan peacekeepersJerusalem Post With Golan fence, Israel closer to surrounding itself with barriersWashington Post CNN (blog) -American Spectator (blog) all 443 news articles »

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Israel reacts angrily to Austria's withdrawal from Golan Heights - The Guardian Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:38:21 GMT

The Guardian

Israel reacts angrily to Austria's withdrawal from Golan Heights The Guardian During this time, the likelihood of Israeli forces entering Syrian territory to secure their border was higher than at any point since 1974. Israeli military action was averted, officials said, because the Syrian president, Bashar Assad, won and took ...

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Israel's Tel Aviv Holds Annual Gay Pride Parade - ABC News Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:45:49 GMT

The Times of Israel

Israel's Tel Aviv Holds Annual Gay Pride Parade ABC News Drag queens, politicians, grandmothers and shirtless men descended on Tel Aviv in their thousands Friday to party in the annual gay pride parade, the 15th march to be held in an Israeli city that has emerged as one of the world's most gay-friendly. Israel gay club shooting: Four suspects heldBBC News Photos: Gay Pride Parade in IsraelSan Jose Mercury News media center France's first gay newlyweds honeymoon in Tel AvivThe Times of Israel Jerusalem Post -Huffington Post UK -Haaretz all 115 news articles »

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Austrian peacekeepers quitting UN force amid heavy fighting at Syria-Israel border - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:33:47 GMT

Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Austrian peacekeepers quitting UN force amid heavy fighting at Syria-Israel border Jewish Telegraphic Agency Israel started construction on the new fence separating the Golan Heights from Syria, seen in front of the old one, in response to possible consequences from the Syrian civil war. (Ben Sales/JTA). JERUSALEM (JTA) — Austria withdrew its soldiers from ...