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Hamas: we will stop rocket fire if Israel stops aggression
After more than 100 rockets fired into southern Israel from Gaza in 3-day period, Hamas says that in response to Egyptian efforts to enact a ceasefire, they are prepared to stop current round of violence.
Since Schalit deal, IDF rearrests 15 terrorists
Eight of the Palestinians re-arrested were from the first batch of prisoners released in exchange for Gilad Schalit.
Mofaz talks tougher Iran sanctions with US offcials
Vice premier meets with Congressmen, Clinton in Washington in wake of inconclusive meeting between world powers, Iran.
Egypt official says election result may be delayed
Election committee still reviewing appeals from Morsy, Shafik, both of whom claim to have won presidential run-off.
Yishai, Steinitz targeted in Carmel fire probe
State Comptroller's report into 2010 fire slams finance, interior ministers for failures in funding, readiness of fire services.
Haredi growth absent in talk on Jewish future
The fastest growing demographic in the Jewish world had no representatives on Israeli Presidential Conference panels.
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Analysis: The real opposition leader strikes again
Female soldier harassed by haredim becomes model
Summer of discontent looms for Lebanon
Former Hamas man to ‘tell truth’ about Muhammad
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Dagan: Israel should help forces trying to oust Assad
Ulpana residents agree to voluntary evacuation
ISIS sees more Iran military site 'sanitization'
Haredi integration ideas connect enlistment, money
Netanyahu won't take action against Yishai, Steinitz
'Rivlin must explain rejection of Tibi Nakba bill'
'Gun control caused the Holocaust'
Pakistan captures 'important' al-Qaida leader
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Litzman accuses hospitals of ‘black market' MRIs
Deputy health minister says unnamed hospitals using MRI scanners lacking appropriate ministry license.
Bill to benefit live organ donors advances
Bill which would give priority for receiving transplant organs to those who donated to others approved by Knesset c'tee.
New study shows earlier birth is best for twins
Pregnant with twins should elect to give birth at 37 weeks to avoid serious complications, researchers say.
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Inconsistencies in negotiations spell failure
By EFRAIM A. COHEN
Mideast negotiations are encouraging intransigence instead of compromise.
Defining our obligation towards Israel
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The US's reluctance to move its embassy to Jerusalem casts doubt on its support for Israel.
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'Haredi schools need to meet minimum standards'
Knesset education committee head Einat Wilf says all students should study core curriculum topics so they can join the work force.
Kissinger to receive Presidential Award in J'lem
Peres to open 4th ‘Facing Tomorrow’ conference at Binyenei Ha’uma.
Wiesel raps Hungary's Nazi past 'whitewash'
Nobel Prize laureate, Holocaust survivor returns Hungarian award, says Budapest "whitewashing tragic, criminal episodes."
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National News
'Fire service failures continued after Carmel'
Lindenstrauss says in Carmel fire report that fire services guilty of major infractions in first half of 2011.
'Police and IPS failed in Carmel fire response'
Commanders did not cooperate, analyze data in real time to prevent loss of life during fire that killed 33, Comptroller says.
Sudanese sentenced to 4½ years for phone theft
TA court says stiff sentence meant "to protect public, fight phenomenon of robbery carried out by refugees."
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Parks Authority calls for budget to rehabilitate Car
Lindenstrauss alleges in report that Israel Nature and Parks Authority hasn't done enough to prepare forest against future fire damage.
German-Israeli launches ‘smart’ energy system
Critic: Provide data to prove it’s "revolutionary."
Microsoft tackles iPad with Surface tablet
Introduction of new line of tablet computers marks major strategic shift for the software giant as it struggles to compete with Apple.
Sports
Hap J’lem owner Aguiar missing in Florida
There is serious concern for the wellbeing of Guma Aguiar after his boat washed ashore and he was nowhere to be found.
Pe’er, Sela lose in Holland; Nalby in more trouble
Israel's top tennis stars each head into Wimbledon after facing first-round losses at the Den Bosch Open.
Lakewood Heimishe takes Holyland Series
Warriors improve to 11-2 by knocking Suns out of postseason contention.
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Canadian mother credited with finding escape for Jews trapped in Syria awarded Presidential medal.
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One-woman show highlights the memories of Corrie ten Boom, one of the "Righteous among the Nations."
Gesher marks 22 years of excellence in new season
Theater moving confidently into its 21st season with roster of challenging productions, new venture.
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British rock veteran of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath survived years of personal demons to emerge as a pied piper.
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