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ICYMI: Gazan people's motives for digging tunnels aren't necessarily ideological, as these accounts by three captured tunnelers from the Gaza Strip indicate.

News: Paid for their efforts with a monthly salary, more and more Gazans take part in Hamas’ effort to reach Israel and carry out acts of terrorism; three recently captured in Israel explain their reasoning and motivations.
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ICYMI: Op-ed - Israeli women need to empower themselves, and use their strength to close the various societal deficits they currently face. By Yifat Erlich.

Opinion: Inequality between men and women in Israel is widespread, and the disparity is about more than just wages. The solution to this problem must start with women gathering their strength and confidently demanding the basic respect men take for granted.
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ICYMI: Abed al Fatah Al-Sharif, the terrorist who was shot and killed by IDF soldier Elor Azaria while neutralized, was brought to rest in Hebron on Saturday. Many attended the funeral, some calling for revenge.

Abed al Fatah Al-Sharif, shot dead while immobilized by an IDF soldier currently on trial for manslaughter, was laid to rest in Hebron, draped in a Hamas flag; Azaria's family: 'Outrageous, disturbing and sad'
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New Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman - אביגדור ליברמן has long stood for a comprehensive arrangement with the Arab world. Now, it looks like his commitment to it will be put to the test.

Opinion, Alex Fishman: The incoming Minister of Defense has been championing the idea of a comprehensive arrangement between Israel and the Arab world for a long while. Now, with Egyptian President al-Sisi promoting just such a move, Lieberman's commitment to his proclaimed vision will be put to the...
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News: The new decree was issued following nine cases during Protective Edge in which parents annulled an agreement allowing their son serve as a fighter; the IDF is still deliberating over cases of soldiers from bereaved families, and the official status of fallen soldier Lt. Hadar Goldin
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News, Mideast News: King Abdullah orders new elections to be held after dissolving the parliament in accordance with constitutional custom.
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News: Prime Minister Netanyahu apologizes for chastising the media's failiure to give proper attention to a rape by two Palestinian men on a mentally challenged Jewish woman; 'It was not right for me to speak. I am sorry.'
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News: The tank, used by the IDF during the First Lebanon War, was taken in 1982 during the Battle of Sultan Yacoub; the fate of the three Israeli soldiers manning the tank remains a mystery
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News: Police announce completion of investigation into irregular spending at the prime minister's residences; police spokesperson says findings of investigation transferred to district attorney's office.
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The 6 members of the terrorist cell responsible for last month's suicide attack have been apprehended by the Shin Bet; they had intended to carry out a series of further attacks.
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News: Hamas sources say Swiss Foreign Ministry officials recently visited Gaza and Doha to prepare for conference; EU, Quartet, Egypt, China, and other powers will attend conference; US will be absent, but says it does not oppose its taking place.
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Op-ed: Former Shin Bet director Yuval Diskin writes of his respect for Moshe Ya'alon and his disappointment with Lieberman and Netanyahu's defense credentials; 'Israel is sliding down the slippery slope.'

Analysis: With Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff suspended from power and her temporary replacement, Michel Temer known as a friend to Israel, Jerusalem is missing an opportunity to station an ambassador in Brasilia before the Olympic Games.

Bayit Yehudi Chairman Naftali Bennett steps up his threat to reject Avigdor Liberman - אביגדור ליברמן as defense minister if their demands to modify the Security Cabinet are not met; government intends to proceed on vote even without them, all while rushing to resolve crisis; left-wing demonstration in Tel Aviv against Lieberman

News: Habayit Hayehudi steps up its threat to reject Lieberman as defense minister if their demands to modify the Security Cabinet are not met; government intends to proceed on vote even without them, all while rushing to resolve crisis; left-wing demonstration in Tel Aviv against Lieberman
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ICYMI: Op-ed - a little bit of humor, a lame apology, and Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו and Avigdor Liberman - אביגדור ליברמן are together again. However, the mutual loathing between them is palpable still, and every honeymoon has its end.

Opinion, Sima Kadmon: Op-ed: A little bit of humor, a lame apology, and Netanyahu and Lieberman are together again. However, the mutual loathing between them is palpable still, and every honeymoon has its end.
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ICYMI: Enviromental Protection Minister Avi Gabai has resigned in protest over the appointment of Avigdor Liberman - אביגדור ליברמן the position of Defense Minister.

News: Environmental Protection Minister Avi Gabai annonced on Friday that he is to resign following Yisrael Beytenu's joining the coalition.
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ICYMI: Health Minister Yakov Litzman has come out in support of the Israeli medical interns' protest of overlong shifts.

News: Minister Yaakov Litzman came out in support of the interns’ complaints of overlong work shifts, which they say are harming patient care. He claims the Israel Medical Association is responsible for rectifying the situation.
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Gazan people's motives for digging tunnels aren't necessarily ideological, as these accounts by three captured tunnelers from the Gaza Strip indicate.

News: Paid for their efforts with a monthly salary, more and more Gazans take part in Hamas’ effort to reach Israel and carry out acts of terrorism; three recently captured in Israel explain their reasoning and motivations.
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Op-ed: Israeli women need to empower themselves, and use their strength to close the various societal deficits they currently face.

Opinion: Inequality between men and women in Israel is widespread, and the disparity is about more than just wages. The solution to this problem must start with women gathering their strength and confidently demanding the basic respect men take for granted.
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Clalit כללית required to account for money intended for Holocaust survivors

News: The Knesset Finance Committee, in a special meeting, insisted on receiving details of how much money the HMO received from Germany and how it was spent; Clalit claims it didn’t have a list of survivors
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