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Yesterday's News

Nearly year after murders at Tel Aviv gay youth center, memorial held as part of Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade. 'Don't wait for your child to come out of the closet.

Peres thanks Romania for help in rescue efforts

'The care your country showed Israel moved us all, and myself in particular,' president tells Romanian counterpart Traian Băsescu.

Jerusalem Pride Parade encounters protests, insults

Three anti-gay protests held in Jerusalem to counter Thursday's Pride Parade; Rightist activist Marzel: Homosexuality contagious disease, like AIDS.

Deal reached: Rightists to protest in Arab town

Rightists, officials reach compromise; Marzel clashes with judge: We deserve same rights as leftists.

Arab League endorses direct Israel-PA talks

Palestinian President Abbas tells senior Arab officials convening in Cairo he refuses to enter direct peace talks without guarantees for independent state.

'Messiah' attacked in Tel Aviv

Passersby watch on as self-described 'messiah' at Carmel Market brutally assaulted.

'Arab rapist' petitions High Court

Arab man convicted of rape after telling woman he was Jewish, single submits appeal to High Court of Justice; 'Judges represent outdated worldview.

Graves to disrupt runway work?

Ultra-Orthodox groups learn of ancient graves at site of Ben-Gurion Airport renovation, demand work be halted. Authorities fear disruption to crucial improvements.

Abbas: PA State To Be Judenrein

If a Palestinian Authority state is created in Judea and Samaria, no Israeli citizen will be allowed to set foot inside, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said this week.

Gush Katif Book and Debate Answer Hard Questions

Commemorations of the fifth anniv of the Gush Katif expulsion continue, including the publication of a new book and the role played by the media.

Russian Forces Foil Hijacking

A man seized control of a Russian passenger plane flying from the city of Mineralniye Vody in the Causcasus region on Thursday. Special forces subdued the hijacker.

Marking 81 Years Since Hevron Massacre

A memorial ceremony was held on Thursday in Hevron for the 67 Jews murdered in an Arab pogrom in the city 81 years ago. Relatives of those slain in the pogrom.

Italian MPs Call to Ban IHH in Europe

Six Italian Memb of Parliament have called to consider banning the IHH, the Turkish pro-terrorist group whose activists clashed with IDF soldiers aboard a  flotilla.

New York and Shomron Youth Mingle in Ariel

The Samaria Regional Council hosted the "Machaneh Yisrael" Camp for a day of special extreme-sport activities in Ariel.

Strauss Offers Gelatin Compromise to Yeshivas, Charity, Etc.

The gelatin saga is nearing a close. Strauss Dairies will not have to admit it produced non-kosher food, but will compensate consumers for having used gelatin.

Disabled Kids and Volunteers Sum-Up a Week of Love and Happiness

ILAN, the association for disabled children, is holding summer camps for the ILAN kids throughout Israel. Arutz Sheva TV visited the goodbye party.

More Sharia Law in Gaza: Hamas Crackdown on Mannequins

Hamas continues to enforce its stringent interpretation of Islamic law in Gaza. In its most recent ruling, the organization has laid out a list of rules.

Japan: Oil Tanker Was Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

A suspicious explosion aboard the “M Star” Japanese oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz has led Mitsui OSK co. officials to believe that its vessel was attacked.

Ramon Advises PA Not to Enter Direct Talks

Chaim Ramon advised top PA negotiator Saeb Erekat in a private conversation that it would not be worth the PA’s while to enter into direct talks with Israel.

Arab Leaders Soothe Hizbullah over UN Tribunal in Beirut

Syrian President Bashar Assad and Saudi King Abdullah plan to arrive in Lebanon on Friday on a mission to soothe tensions over a United Nations tribunal.

Nazi Guard, 89, Charged in Germany with 430,000 Deaths

Never too late for justice: A suspected former Nazi death camp guard, aged 89, has been charged in a German youth court.

Going on Offensive to Expose World Hypocrisy vs. Israel

If you heard about an attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in which hundreds of civilians were killed, would you assume that the attack had been perpetrated.

Australia Adds New Economic Sanctions Against Iran

Australia has joined a growing list of nations around the world that have imposed additional economic sanctions against Iran.

Philistine Temple Ruins Uncovered in Goliath's Hometown

Bar Ilan University archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of a Philistine temple in the ancient city of Gath, home of the Biblical Goliath.

Arab League endorses direct talks between PA and Israel
 
Israeli officials say US pressure bears fruit, Israel rady to negotiate; Hamas rejects League's conditions as "cover for Zionist occupation."

3,000 from around the country attend annual event; met by protesters.

Remains of 6 servicemen being flown back to Israel Thursday night.

Report: Serial Wikileaker also released graphic shooting video.

Sabbar Kashur sentenced for rape by deception after posing as a Jew.

Witness claims Haim Ramon advised Erekat against negotiations.

Demonstrations not allowed at Islamic Movement offices.

Final confirmation: IDF rabbinate completes identification process of Romania helicopter crash victims; bodies to be flown back to Israel Thursday.

Army chief's bodyguard sentenced to 8 years in prison

Erez Efrati, convicted of attempted sodomy in plea bargain, sentenced to eight years in prison, two years probation, ordered to pay NIS 150,000 compensation.

IDF: All bodies recovered from crash site

Rabbis now tasked with identifying six helicopter crash victims say process could take until Thursday evening. Although it's unclear whether black box in shape to be.

Agreement Reached: Only “Made in Israel” IDF Uniforms

MKs and Finance Ministry officials have reached consensus, and a law requiring the IDF to provide only “made in Israel” uniforms will be passed.

Journalist Menachem Benn Moves to Shomron

Critic Menachem Benn has moved to the town of Nofim (Horizons), following a tour he took with the Shomron Regional Council.

Efrati sentenced to 8 years 

Former Ashkenazi guard to pay victim NIS 150,000 for sexual assault.

4 helicopters begin return home 

Bodies still in Romania undergoing identification process.

Deputy FM defends Gaza blockade in 'Wall Street Journal.'

Director had complained about Jewish influence in US media.

Couple from "rural, tranquil community" taken into custody.

Report: 47% small and medium businesses forced to pay gov't bribes.

EU promises to support PA if agrees to direct negotiations.

"Full court press under way to move to direct negotiations.'"

Israel's economy is strong, but geopolitical risk is concerning.

Central Bureau of Statistics says nearly half of 220,000 workers do not have permits.

Based on court's ruling, municipality plans to begin August first.

Prosecution will decide on indictments within 4 months.

Father who stabbed his 3 children to be moved from mental hospital.

"Investors prefer investing in businesses that are safe and more profitable than the underground tunnels."

"Americans in Israel should vote in congressional race."

Over $100m value makes lawsuit world's largest unsettled holocaust claim.

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