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Israel bans a textbook promoting Arab rights as 'unbalanced'
Israel's Education Ministry approved the textbook, 'Taking the Civil Road,' just last year but now says it has factual errors. Critics see the ban as part of a broader nationalistic push.
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Terrorism & Security
Israel says Bangkok, Delhi, and Tbilisi attacks all linked – to Iran
The Israeli ambassador to Thailand said that the bombs used in all three countries had similarities implying a common source. Two suspects were arrested carrying Iranian passports.
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Terrorism & Security
Israel, US postpone missile-defense drill to avoid provoking Iran
The missile-defense drill had been trumpeted as showing US commitment to Israel's security. Some Israeli officials criticize President Obama for excessive caution in an election year.
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Was Israel behind Iran nuclear scientist's assassination?
While yesterday's assassination of an Iran nuclear scientist may risk an escalation of hostilities, analysts say the calculation would make sense for Israel.
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Egyptian elections stir disquiet in Israel
The Arab Spring could open the door for Islamists – as seen in Egypt elections – and threaten Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned.
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Gilad Shalit's freedom marks a milestone
Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier was freed today after being held for more than five years in Gaza. Some 477 Palestinian prisoners were released at the same time.
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Israel celebrates Nobel Prize, but worries about declining prowess
Dan Shechtman, who won the Nobel Prize in chemistry, is part of a tradition of scientific achievement that's considered a key asset to Israel's military and its reputation as a mini-Silicon Valley.
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Israelis blame 'terrorist' border attacks on Gaza militants, poor security
Multiple attacks killed at least seven Israelis today near the Egyptian border. Israel's defense minister blamed militants in Gaza, while a former ambassador said Israeli forces were caught by surprise.
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Israel border attacks signal weakening Egyptian control of Sinai
Militants killed at least five Israelis in an attack on southern Israel. Israel Radio reported that the militants were dressed in Egyptian uniforms, and fired on a bus and cars from across the border.
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Palestinians' gambit for UN recognition wobbles
Even as the Arab League threw its weight behind the Palestinian Authority's bid for UN recognition of a Palestinian state, officials are having second thoughts.
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Cottage cheese: Facebook campaign forces price cut in Israel
Cottage cheese is considered the most 'Israeli' of foods in the Middle Eastern nation. Consumers there used social media to complain about the high price of cottage cheese.
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Golan protests: Is Syria's Assad stirring up trouble with Israel?
While the Golan Heights returned to a tense calm today, yesterday's clashes signaled increased turmoil ahead – perhaps spurred by Syria's Assad as he battles revolt at home.
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Palestinian unity deal gives Netanyahu new line of attack
In upcoming visits to the US and Europe, Israel's prime minister is likely to argue against UN recognition of Palestinian statehood now that Hamas is joining Fatah at the helm.
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Israel's wall cements psychological divide between Arab, Jew
Many Jews and Arabs miss the daily interactions they had, whether at farm stands or in antique shops, before Israel's security barrier was erected.
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Terrorism & Security
Both Hamas and Israel look for ways to avoid Gaza war
A recent escalation in violence between Gaza militants and Israeli forces has stoked fears that Israel will launch a ground invasion of Gaza as it did in December 2008.
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Netanyahu fails to appease Jewish settlers outraged by brutal attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved hundreds of new homes to be built in major settlement blocs. But settlers in farther-flung areas such as Itamar feel exposed, and threaten to take justice into their own hands.
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Israeli government to organize school field trips to West Bank
Israel plans to take high school students to a religious site in Hebron that is revered by both Muslims and Jews and was the scene of a 1994 massacre that killed 29 Palestinians.
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Israel concerned about possible fallout from Lebanon government split
As regional efforts to mediate Lebanon's political standoff fail, Israelis nervously watch their border with Lebanon and wonder whether potential violence will spread to Israel.
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Israel repatriates 150 Sudanese in broader effort to discourage African influx
The number of Africans crossing into Israel illegally doubled in 2010, prompting a number of government measures – including yesterday's repatriation.
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Israel greets WikiLeaks cables as vindication of its Iran policy
The latest WikiLeaks release of documents gives Israel proof that its Arab neighbors, even those that are sworn enemies of the Jewish state, share its concerns about Iran.
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Why Netanyahu is engaging Obama in a spat over E. Jerusalem 'settlements'
For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who yesterday rebutted Obama's criticism of new building in E. Jerusalem, the debate may be a way of girding himself before agreeing to a new settlement freeze.
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Terrorism & Security
Shimon Peres: Israel can aid US security by making peace with Palestinians
Israeli President Shimon Peres told Jewish leaders Thursday night that Israeli-Palestinian peace is critical to strengthening an anti-Iran coalition in the Middle East.
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Israel's Netanyahu scores big victory with direct peace talks – for now
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that a peace treaty with the Palestinians would be possible once direct talks start next week.
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Gaza aid ship heads toward Egypt
Gaza aid ship from Libya heads to Egypt on Wednesday after Israel's navy warned it away from the blockaded Gaza Strip.
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Israel announces Gaza aid flotilla inquiry, Turkey not satisfied
Israel opened a limited investigation into the legality of its raid on the Gaza aid flotilla. Irish and Canadian observers will participate. Israel and the US hope the move will reduce the country's international isolation, but critics say plan doesn't go far enough.
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