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Turkey wants to delay publication of UN report on Gaza flotilla
Ha'aretz - UN investigative committee into 2010 Gaza flotilla raid which killed nine Turkish activists due to present findings to UN chief on Monday, and publish the report on Tuesday.
What Million Missing Israelis?
Ha'aretz - BY: Yogev Karasenty and Shmuel Rosner
Victims of south Israel terror attacks laid to rest
Ha'aretz - Families mourn victims of Thursday's coordinated terror attack; man killed in Be'er Sheva rocket attack leaves behind two daughters, pregnant wife.
Israel allows Google to operate controversial Street View
Ha'aretz - Google Street View has come under harsh criticism for publicizing images that included people’s faces and license plates, collecting personal information when they mapped out wireless networks.
Jerusalem police raises alert level after warnings of terror attack
Ha'aretz - Roadblocks put up throughout the city, security forces carry out security checks on passing cars in fear of terror attack.
Hamas: Gaza militant groups agree to cease-fire with Israel
Ha'aretz - Official in Gaza says Egypt helped broker cease-fire to go into effect on Sunday evening, which would end the three-day round of violence with Israel.
Arab League condemns Israel air strikes on Gaza
Ha'aretz - League calls on UN to take steps to halt Israel strikes; Jordan slams Israel for attacks on strip, killing of Egyptian policemen.
IAF strikes Gaza after 24-hour break as rockets rain down on southern Israel
Ha'aretz - Israel had waited 24 hours to give the situation a chance to calm; Grad rocket hits school in Be'er Sheva; Egyptian official says temporary cease fire will come into effect on Sunday night.
Timeline / Three days of rocket strikes on southern Israel
Ha'aretz - A day after a series of coordinated attacks, militants in the Gaza Strip began firing barrages of rockets and mortar shells at Israel's southern communities.
Spain expresses support for independent Palestinian state
Ha'aretz - Foreign Minister says he hopes an upcoming summit of European Union foreign ministers will 'give Palestinians hope that a state could become reality.'
Netanyahu must not escalate the situation in the south
Ha'aretz - The prime minister must not succumb to seductive calls for a show of power in Gaza; Hamas wasn't behind Thursday's attacks, nor does it seek to increase tensions with Israel.
Opposition MKs urge IDF action in Gaza as rockets keep falling on southern Israel
Ha'aretz - Kadima lawmakers call for launch of extensive operation in Gaza after Thursday's terror attacks, weekend in which more than 100 rockets struck Israel.
Rocket hits Be'er Sheva school as at least nine rockets fired at south Israel
Ha'aretz - Iron Dome intercepts three rockets aimed at Ashkelon, another targeting Be'er Sheva, day after barrage kills one and leaves several wounded.
Syrian president to address nation; UN humanitarian team arrives for inspection
Ha'aretz - State television says Basher Assad to address 'process of reforms and American pressure'; at least 2,000 civilians killed in past four months.
Israel's Iron Dome shoots down 3 rockets over Ashkelon; Grad strikes Be'er Sheva
Ha'aretz - Tensions rise in southern Israel after Grad rocket directly strikes home in Be'er Sheva on Saturday night, killing one person and seriously wounding four.
Jerusalem Post
Egged driver identified as 8th victim
Jerusalem Post 22 Aug 2011 - 56-year-old Yitzhak Sela, killed instantly when a suicide bomber blew himself up next to his empty bus, laid to rest in Beersheba.
Beersheba rocket victim Yossi Shusan buried in Ofakim
Jerusalem Post 22 Aug 2011 - Thousands mourn victim of Grad attack who leaves behind wife in ninth month of pregnancy.
Protesters outside Cairo embassy call for envoy’s ouster
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - "Egyptian Spiderman" becomes national hero after scaling 21 stories to remove Israeli flag; witness tells ‘Post’ troops did nothing to contain crowd.
IAF ‘wiped out PRC’s most important’ leader
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Abu Awad’s friends predict his death will “complicate” efforts to secure the release of Gilad Schalit, who he played a major role in abducting.
Assad dismisses West’s calls to resign, downplays unrest
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - In televised address, Syrian president warns any military action taken against Syria would have greater consequences on those who carry it out.
Rebels enter Tripoli, crowds celebrate in Libyan capitalJerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - After 6-month civil war, fall of Tripoli comes quickly; Muammar Gaddafi's whereabouts unknown, as two of his sons are captured by rebels.
Israel, Hamas attempt truce after 3 days of mutual attacks
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Hamas calls on Palestinian groups to abide by cease-fire agreement but Popular Resistance Committees says it "won't stop the resistance."
Libyan rebels reach Tripoli, no sign of resistance
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Sky television says fighters only 8 km from city center, were being welcomed by civilians; Gaddafi calls residents to take up arms.
Heart attack saves man from rocket attack
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Meir Dimri was with his wife in the hospital when rocket struck his home, shattered windows and killed his dog, Ze'ev.
Memorial ride for cyclists killed in accident draws 2,000
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Organized by the Israeli Cycling Federation, the ride was a protest against unsafe road conditions and dangerous driving culture.
Should Israel apologize to Turkey?
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - The incident produced an unprecedented crisis in relations between Turkey and Israel, impeded the US alliance with the two non-Arab states.
Assad says security forces can control protests
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Syrian president says measures have been taken as protests have become "more militant," shows confidence that uprising will end.
Assad says security forces can control Syrian protests
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Syrian president tells national TV measures have been taken as protests become "more militant," shows confidence uprising will end soon.
Candidly Speaking: Tough decisions on terror
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Israel’s fraying ties with Egypt reflect the rising influence of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Egypt’s wake-up call
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - The Egyptian reaction to the tragic deaths of the policemen deployed to secure Sinai should wake up Israelis to the new reality in Egypt.
A welcoming committee
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - The conservative talk show host, Glenn Beck, is back in Israel as he gets ready to hold three pro-Israel rallies.
Palestinians can still negotiate after the UN declaration
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Despite the overblown Israeli hype, Palestinians are not holding their breath as to what will happen in September.
Do UNRWA schools encourage terror against Israel?
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Teachers involved in terror attacks, curriculum that incites hatred, all suggest UN body’s slogan ‘Peace starts here’ is totally misleading.
Gilad to ‘Post’: Israel not interested in new Cast Lead
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Head of Defense Ministry's Diplomatic Security Bureau denies reports of crisis with Egypt, says Israel would consider Egyptian troops in Sinai.
Turkey wants to delay publication of UN report on Gaza flotilla
Ha'aretz - UN investigative committee into 2010 Gaza flotilla raid which killed nine Turkish activists due to present findings to UN chief on Monday, and publish the report on Tuesday.
What Million Missing Israelis?
Ha'aretz - BY: Yogev Karasenty and Shmuel Rosner
Victims of south Israel terror attacks laid to rest
Ha'aretz - Families mourn victims of Thursday's coordinated terror attack; man killed in Be'er Sheva rocket attack leaves behind two daughters, pregnant wife.
Israel allows Google to operate controversial Street View
Ha'aretz - Google Street View has come under harsh criticism for publicizing images that included people’s faces and license plates, collecting personal information when they mapped out wireless networks.
Jerusalem police raises alert level after warnings of terror attack
Ha'aretz - Roadblocks put up throughout the city, security forces carry out security checks on passing cars in fear of terror attack.
Hamas: Gaza militant groups agree to cease-fire with Israel
Ha'aretz - Official in Gaza says Egypt helped broker cease-fire to go into effect on Sunday evening, which would end the three-day round of violence with Israel.
Arab League condemns Israel air strikes on Gaza
Ha'aretz - League calls on UN to take steps to halt Israel strikes; Jordan slams Israel for attacks on strip, killing of Egyptian policemen.
IAF strikes Gaza after 24-hour break as rockets rain down on southern Israel
Ha'aretz - Israel had waited 24 hours to give the situation a chance to calm; Grad rocket hits school in Be'er Sheva; Egyptian official says temporary cease fire will come into effect on Sunday night.
Timeline / Three days of rocket strikes on southern Israel
Ha'aretz - A day after a series of coordinated attacks, militants in the Gaza Strip began firing barrages of rockets and mortar shells at Israel's southern communities.
Spain expresses support for independent Palestinian state
Ha'aretz - Foreign Minister says he hopes an upcoming summit of European Union foreign ministers will 'give Palestinians hope that a state could become reality.'
Netanyahu must not escalate the situation in the south
Ha'aretz - The prime minister must not succumb to seductive calls for a show of power in Gaza; Hamas wasn't behind Thursday's attacks, nor does it seek to increase tensions with Israel.
Opposition MKs urge IDF action in Gaza as rockets keep falling on southern Israel
Ha'aretz - Kadima lawmakers call for launch of extensive operation in Gaza after Thursday's terror attacks, weekend in which more than 100 rockets struck Israel.
Rocket hits Be'er Sheva school as at least nine rockets fired at south Israel
Ha'aretz - Iron Dome intercepts three rockets aimed at Ashkelon, another targeting Be'er Sheva, day after barrage kills one and leaves several wounded.
Syrian president to address nation; UN humanitarian team arrives for inspection
Ha'aretz - State television says Basher Assad to address 'process of reforms and American pressure'; at least 2,000 civilians killed in past four months.
Israel's Iron Dome shoots down 3 rockets over Ashkelon; Grad strikes Be'er Sheva
Ha'aretz - Tensions rise in southern Israel after Grad rocket directly strikes home in Be'er Sheva on Saturday night, killing one person and seriously wounding four.
Jerusalem Post
Egged driver identified as 8th victim
Jerusalem Post 22 Aug 2011 - 56-year-old Yitzhak Sela, killed instantly when a suicide bomber blew himself up next to his empty bus, laid to rest in Beersheba.
Beersheba rocket victim Yossi Shusan buried in Ofakim
Jerusalem Post 22 Aug 2011 - Thousands mourn victim of Grad attack who leaves behind wife in ninth month of pregnancy.
Protesters outside Cairo embassy call for envoy’s ouster
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - "Egyptian Spiderman" becomes national hero after scaling 21 stories to remove Israeli flag; witness tells ‘Post’ troops did nothing to contain crowd.
IAF ‘wiped out PRC’s most important’ leader
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Abu Awad’s friends predict his death will “complicate” efforts to secure the release of Gilad Schalit, who he played a major role in abducting.
Assad dismisses West’s calls to resign, downplays unrest
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - In televised address, Syrian president warns any military action taken against Syria would have greater consequences on those who carry it out.
Rebels enter Tripoli, crowds celebrate in Libyan capitalJerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - After 6-month civil war, fall of Tripoli comes quickly; Muammar Gaddafi's whereabouts unknown, as two of his sons are captured by rebels.
Israel, Hamas attempt truce after 3 days of mutual attacks
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Hamas calls on Palestinian groups to abide by cease-fire agreement but Popular Resistance Committees says it "won't stop the resistance."
Libyan rebels reach Tripoli, no sign of resistance
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Sky television says fighters only 8 km from city center, were being welcomed by civilians; Gaddafi calls residents to take up arms.
Heart attack saves man from rocket attack
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Meir Dimri was with his wife in the hospital when rocket struck his home, shattered windows and killed his dog, Ze'ev.
Memorial ride for cyclists killed in accident draws 2,000
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Organized by the Israeli Cycling Federation, the ride was a protest against unsafe road conditions and dangerous driving culture.
Should Israel apologize to Turkey?
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - The incident produced an unprecedented crisis in relations between Turkey and Israel, impeded the US alliance with the two non-Arab states.
Assad says security forces can control protests
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Syrian president says measures have been taken as protests have become "more militant," shows confidence that uprising will end.
Assad says security forces can control Syrian protests
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Syrian president tells national TV measures have been taken as protests become "more militant," shows confidence uprising will end soon.
Candidly Speaking: Tough decisions on terror
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Israel’s fraying ties with Egypt reflect the rising influence of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Egypt’s wake-up call
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - The Egyptian reaction to the tragic deaths of the policemen deployed to secure Sinai should wake up Israelis to the new reality in Egypt.
A welcoming committee
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - The conservative talk show host, Glenn Beck, is back in Israel as he gets ready to hold three pro-Israel rallies.
Palestinians can still negotiate after the UN declaration
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Despite the overblown Israeli hype, Palestinians are not holding their breath as to what will happen in September.
Do UNRWA schools encourage terror against Israel?
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Teachers involved in terror attacks, curriculum that incites hatred, all suggest UN body’s slogan ‘Peace starts here’ is totally misleading.
Gilad to ‘Post’: Israel not interested in new Cast Lead
Jerusalem Post 21 Aug 2011 - Head of Defense Ministry's Diplomatic Security Bureau denies reports of crisis with Egypt, says Israel would consider Egyptian troops in Sinai.
