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Following recent Ynet report on Mayor Nir Barkat's plan to retroactively approve Jewish ownership of east Jerusalem building.

Yemen's al-Qaeda calls for jihad against Jews, Christians

Yemen-based wing says, 'We advise people in Arabian Peninsula to prepare and carry your weapons and to defend your religion and yourselves'

UK assures Ayalon he won't be arrested

He attempts to ease tensions with Syria, says Israel will maintain good relations with Turkey, but 'will react to dangerous rhetoric.

Bnei Brak: Boy falls from balcony on mayor's car; moderately hurt

Five-year-old falls from balcony, lands on parked car belonging to city's mayor; evacuated to hospital with head wounds, fully conscious

Palestinian municipal elections set for July 17

Palestinian cabinet statement says elections also to be held in Gaza. Elections seen as low-risk popularity test for Fatah.

5 injured during Shufat refugee camp riots

Activity interrupted when school students begin hurling stones at security forces. One Border Guard officer requires hospital evacuation.

Study: Commercial Fishing Endangers Israel's Dolphins

Univ of Haifa's Dept of Maritime Civilizations have determined that extensive commercial fishing is endangering the dolphins of the Mediterranean Sea. 

Globetrotting Abbas Whips Up Worldwide Opposition to Israel

Abbas sticks with his strategy of touring the world to whip up opposition to a Jewish presence in the Old City or anywhere else in Judea and Samaria.

Violent Arabs Riot in Eastern Jerusalem Injure Policemen

Arabs challenged Israeli authority in eastern Jerusalem on Monday, hurling rocks in violent riots that wounded five policemen.

Hold on to Your Shtreimel: Israel May Be First Fur-Free Nation

The Ministerial Committee on Law approved on Sunday a bill that would widen a current law and ban all import, export, productions and marketing of fur.

Teenage Cancer Survivors on Thanksgiving Trip to Israel

Fourteen teenagers and their parents are in Israel - many for the first time – to give thanks and celebrate their recovery from cancer.

Drilling for Gas and Oil in Ukraine, Ashdod

Oil developments: A group of Israeli and other Jewish investors has purchased a majority stake in a Ukrainian gas field.

'US, EU united on Iran nuclear issue' 

Only option left is Security Council sanctions, French officials say.

IDF says int’l group urged foreign members to turn up activity in Israel.

Iranian FM Mottaki tells Al Jazeera "Israel would never dare attack us."

Palestinian youths pelt officers with stones after series of night-time arrests.

Group's leader arrives for talks just a week before PM scheduled to visit there.

Court gives prosecutors 30 days to mull dropping charges against American-Israeli youth.

Legislation in question is the Humane Animal Bill which prohibits the import of fur, and textiles that include fur.

Netanyahu tells Likud faction his government plans to submit bill allowing every Israeli citizen to vote for Knesset from anywhere worldwide.

Disengagement Pardon for Police, Too?

MK Aryeh Bibi (Kadima) proposed a law Monday morning that would grant amnesty to policemen who were convicted of offenses.

Lieberman: My critics are losers 

FM lashes out at political opponents, highlighting coalition's strength.

'Israelis abroad should vote'

PM backs Israel Beiteinu bill which would "help shape Israel's identity."

Two pro-Palestinian women temporarily prohibited from entering W. Bank.

Group's leader arrives for talks just a week before PM scheduled to visit there.

Palestinians hoping for investigation into alleged Cast Lead war crimes.

Court president calls to stifle incitement after Judge Gilad's car torched.

Tyler Golden, co-president of Hasbara Fellowship says two Jewish students were slapped, one on the arm and the other across the face.

Sup Court president refers to torching of District Court judge's car earlier Monday as escalation against govt institutions.

Police close off Ashkelon industrial zone after alerted of suspicious device found on truck at entrance to Eilat-Ashkelon Pipeline facility.

Egypt arrests senior Muslim Brotherhood members

Security forces arrest deputy leader Mahmoud Ezzat, member of governing body Essam al-Erian, other senior members in crackdown against banned.

Distribution of Beit Yehonatan evacuation orders called off

Municipality inspectors meant to arrive at building in east Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan to give Jewish residents seven-day warning.

MKs to fly business class

Members of 18th Knesset get new perk as director-general decides on protocol allowing all MKs to fly business class when traveling abroad.

Palestinians favor bin Laden, Ahmadinejad over Hamas

Pew Research Center survey reveals mediocre support ratings for Hamas, Hezbollah among Muslim world.

Jewish-Arab Center Prof: No Such Thing as Palestinian Refugees

Prof. Nitza Nachmias of the Jewish-Arab Center in Haifa University says that if it wasn’t for UNRWA and its half-billion dollar annual budget.

None Hurt as Terrorist Rocket Hits Kibbutz

The rocket exploded in a grazing pasture which belongs to a kibbutz within the Shaar HaNegev Regional Council.

Beit Yehonatan Eviction Plans Postponed at Last Minute

Jerusalem municipality postponed its plan Monday to serve eviction notices to residents of Beit Yehonatan, the Jewish-owned building in the eastern Jerusalem.

Assassination in Dubai May Launch Hizbullah-Hamas Revenge Effort

Hamas has blamed Israel for the murder of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, who stated on a video taped before his death that he murdered of two Israeli soldiers.

Palin: Obama Will Win Again If He Backs Israel and Bombs Iran 

Sarah Palin, U.S. President Barack Obama can win again if he starts backing Israel and decides to attack Iran. would not be elected.”

Would-Be Stabber Arrested at Kalandia

Upon being interrogated, he admitted that he intended to carry out a stabbing attack against Jews.

IDF Ethicist: War Crimes Claims are Nonsense

Kasher, has dismissed the claims that the IDF committed war crimes in the 2009 Cast Lead campaign against Hamas.

None injured; police: Attack probably due to his work as judge or lawyer.

King Abdullah: "Decades of instability" if two-state solution becomes unviable.

PA accuses group of double talk regarding stance on Goldstone report.

Wife miscarries in airport; husband claims debt result of mistaken identity.

Comes a month after state comptroller slammed army for deteriorating prison conditions.

The Golan Heights has at least 2,000 mine fields. Situated along these is a 1,300 kilometer fence.

Syrian president, Lebanese official discuss "repeated Israeli threats."

Cars can be test-driven at Pi Glilot visitors’ center beginning next week.

Mostly religious institutions are implementing the voluntary program.

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