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No Hillul Shabbos!
David Shmueli 11/11/2009 10:00The criticism of high ranking commanders within the Israeli Defense Force continues: Reserve soldiers from the Shimshon Battalion, including officers, commanders and combat soldiers, signed an unprecedented and extremely harsh letter to the leaders of the Battalion. The letter protests the involvement of the Battalion in recent incidents of Hillul Shabbos during the evacuation of settlers from illegal outposts.
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Outstanding MK Cohen
Eitan Fried 10/11/2009 23:00In recognition of his efforts: Thirty-one bills have earned the title of ‘outstanding legislator’ for MK Amnon Cohen (Shas).
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Litzman: 'Free Dental Care'
David Shmueli 10/11/2009 21:48During a discussion at the Public Health Lobby, Litzman promised to guarantee free dental care for all Israeli children by 2010
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PM: 'Obama Meeting Positive'
David Shmueli 10/11/2009 20:54On his way to France, Netanyahu clarifies that 'the meeting with Obama was very positive'
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No Alcohol in Public
Reuven Stein 10/11/2009 19:40Minister Aharonovitch: "Just as we prohibit children from playing with guns - we must not let them play with the weapon of alcohol."
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'Israel Does Not Want Peace'
David Shmueli 10/11/2009 19:14As the Israeli leadership is busy running after the Americans and gaining their approval and just before Netanyahu's planned meeting with his French counterpart at the Elysee Palace, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner harshly criticizes Israel: "Israel is not interested in a peace agreement in the Middle East"
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Alarm over Strollers
David Schallheim 10/11/2009 18:20Maclaren says some of it strollers pose a risk of finger amputations. Recall affects nearly one million strollers sold in the United States. The manufacturer has issued repair kits to make hinges safe.
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Teitel in Court
Reuven Stein 10/11/2009 17:33Teitl will stay in prison: An indictment will be filed against him on Thursday with a request to extend his detention until the end of proceedings.
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Yeshiva Budget Safe
Avi Moshe 10/11/2009 16:00After weeks of discussions between Chairman of the Finance Committee and officials from the Finance Ministry, Gafni is finally getting what he wants – the Ministry is capitulating. The yeshiva budgets will not be cut as part of the coalition agreement, nor will budget-balancing grants intended for local authorities. The final expected lateral cut stands at just one billion shekels.
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US Attacks Yad l'Achim
Avi Moshe 10/11/2009 15:00It seems too strange to be true: the US State Department has asked the Israeli Foreign Ministry to decrease "Yad l'Achim" activities against missionaries.
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