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Soldier beaten, rifle snatched as IDF base is infiltrated
IDF officials say incident at Tzrifin, near Tel Aviv, was of criminal nature, rather than terrorist. 23:23
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Hamas to Egypt: Free prisoner or we'll freeze Shalit talks
Top Hamas military operative Ayman Nofal jailed in Egypt on suspicion of planning to strike targets there. 19:03
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Arab rights group: Recognize Acre riots as acts of hostility
Mossawa center says state fails to assist 14 Arab families who lost property in recent riots. 19:02
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Gilad Shalit supporters vow to disrupt entry of supplies to Gaza
Activists to protest Sunday at Kerem Shalom crossing, near spot where Shalit was kidnapped in 2006. 21:27
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Hebron settlers assault Palestinians, activists harvesting olives
Settlers call on police to prevent 'similar provocations' by left-wing activists and anarchists. 22:42
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Vatican: Stop pressuring pope over Pius XII sainthood
Spokesman dismisses official's claims that Benedict wouldn't visit Israel due to Yad Vashem photo caption. 23:08
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Shi'ite hackers cripple Al-Qaeda's online network
Washington Post says online war between Sunni, Shi'ite hackers has affected hundreds of sites. 23:09
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Police detain suspect in Tel Aviv hit-and-run 22:35
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Post-U.S. election, Israel will be expected to toe the line 19:00
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Loves of Academe
Is it possible to ban sexual relationships in universities?
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W. Bank Rashomon
Was Maryam Ayad killed by soldiers, or was it heart attack?
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Just a little respect
Despite Barak's cries, Livni will be prime minister.
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