“Israel”

A Soldier's Mother: A Vacation Day in Israel
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There is nothing like Chol Hamoed in Israel. There are two major holidays in Judaism that have what is considered a “holy” day at the beginning and a “holy” day at the end, with what is referred to as the “intermediary” days being considered as…wait …

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Obama-Netanyahu Rift Impedes U.S. Offer Of Record Aid Deal For Israel
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President Obama has proposed granting Israel the largest package of military aid ever provided by the United States to another nation, but he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain deeply at odds over a figure for the assistance despite months of …

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Netanyahu-Obama spat could scupper record US aid deal to Israel
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The United States said earlier this week that it was preparing to offer Israel the largest military aid package offered to any country in US history, however President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain deeply at odds over a …

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Gerson: Israel has distinguished six-decade history
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On May 13, the Jewish people will proudly pay tribute to Israel Independence Day, this year the 68th anniversary of the founding of the modern state of Israel in May 1948. The country of Israel has distinguished itself in many ways. Above all …

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Hamas warns Israel "there will be an explosion" if Gaza blockade not lifted
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Gaza-based terror organization Hamas on Thursday threatened that "there will be an explosion" if Israel does not lift its blockade on the Strip, Israel's Mako news reports. The comments were made during an event held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, during …

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NYT: Israel denies waiting for Obama successor to strike defense aid deal
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Israeli officials said it was encouraging to see such strong support for Israel from both parties and the American people. Likud MK Nava Boker went further, saying that the letter proved wrong those who thought Netanyahu had damaged relations between …

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Israel renews opposition to French peace initiative
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Israel on Thursday reiterated its opposition to a planned French peace conference, calling instead for direct and unconditional negotiations with the Palestinians. "The best way to resolve the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is direct …

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Israel treads carefully with claim to Golan
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But the Golan remains central to any future peace deal with Syria, and its fate is a key part of a 2002 Saudi initiative that offered Israel peace with the Arab world in exchange for a full withdrawal from all territories captured in the 1967 Mideast …

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Berland Denied Bail in South African Court
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Fugitive Rabbi Eliezer Berland Denied Bail in South African Court. The decision meant that Berland, 78, wanted for sex crimes in Israel, would remain at Johannesburg Prison through Passover and until his extradition order is signed by the Minister of …

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Aid to 1000 Gaza families suspended after Israel cement ban: UN
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Reconstruction aid to over 1,000 families in Gaza has been suspended due to a lack of materials, the United Nations said Friday, after Israel banned the private import of cement over corruption claims. Israel suspended the imports of cement to Gaza …

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