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'Israel has not made decision on Iran attack'
Jewish state "rightly" concerned about Tehran's plans, US President Obama says; no evidence Islamic Republic has "intentions, capabilities" to wage attacks on American soil; Israel, US to work "in lockstep" on Iran.
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PM to travel to DC, may meet with Obama
Justice Ministry closes Nabi Salih protest file
Investigations office writes to activists that there is not enough evidence to press criminal charges.
Fatah, Hamas close to agreement on unity gov't
Progress achieved during talks between PA President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal in Doha, Qatar.
Madonna to launch world tour in Israel
Superstar and Super Bowl halftime performer will open 2012 tour on May 31 in Ramat Gan Stadium.
NEWS
Former German president to honor anti-Semitic pastor
HRW: Policy on Palestinian residency ‘arbitrary'
French official: J'lem to be capital of ‘Palestine’
Joint drill with US to be held after delay
US, France hint at bolstering Syrian opposition
Natan Eshel extends leave from PMO
Iran warns neighbors not to facilitate strike
Analysis: Pilot over Auschwitz - maybe Iran too?
NGO worker cases sent to Egypt court
Proposed Israeli law would jail prostitute clients
Cabinet approves Red-Med rail link
This Week in History: Israel’s last direct election
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Tu Bishvat - The New Year for Trees
"And you shall come to the Land, and you shall plant all kinds of edible trees..." Leviticus, 19:20
Health & Science
Blind doctor can see again
Plans to ‘pay back’ hospital by volunteering there.
'Public funding for updating health basket eroding'
More gov't support needed, says Health Ministry after annual statistical report released.
Turning things around at Bikur Cholim
Dr. Raphael Pollack has performed 1,372 ‘external cephalic versions’ – an alternative to cesarean sections or breech births.
Opinion
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Cotler’s plea on Syria
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From Russia with love?
MICHAEL WIDLANSKI
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JONATHAN DEGANI
Students should visit Hebron
SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF
Reality Check: Visit both sides of Hebron
JEFF BARAK
The Israeli academic Left and the Im Tirtzu movement
HAIM KREISEL
Putting out fires
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How Syria’s ruling apparatus became its albatross
ALON BEN-MEIR
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Lifestyle
Bubbe’s recipes rise to the top
Massachusetts-based Internet cooking sensation wins Best New Kosher Cookbook of 2011 award.
Dance Review: Israel Ballet
Behind the surrealistic spectacle of the wildly popular Argentinian show currently wowing Tel Aviv are logistics and planning.
Tu Bishvat treats
As we celebrate the fruits of Israel, we enjoy them in many varied ways.
Jewish World
10-year sentence is stretched to ‘indefinite’
In groundbreaking ruling, rabbinical courts decides Meir Gorodetzki will not leave prison until he grants wife a ‘get.’
S. Africa’s last Jewish newspaper makes last stand
If new sources of revenue are not found, paper's existence may indeed be in jeopardy.
Those helping Holocaust survivors to be honored
Newly established “Medal of Light” award aims to shed light on those who work to improve lives of Shoah survivors.
Environment & Technology
NGOs petition High Court over air pollution program
Tel Aviv reports drastic improvement in air over past decade.
KKL-JNF launches ‘social forest’ for Tu Bishvat
Group launches project in honor of Tu Bishvat, as well as Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund’s 110th anniversary.
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Middle East trails again in green energy growth
Vestas estimates renewables accounts for only 0.2 percent of power production in the Middle East and North Africa.
Middle East
Syrian rebels kill nine soldiers in Idlib province
Former Syrian general tells 'Sunday Telegraph' that regime's troops demoralized, won't last past February.
Cairo protesters want early vote, clash with police
Politicians seek early presidential election, vote could be as soon as April or May instead of June; clashes carry on.
Explosion hits Egyptian gas pipeline to Israel
Pipeline has come under attack at least 11 times since fall of Mubarak; witnesses say flames seen from town in Northern Sinai.
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Wide-eyed Saturday into Super Sunday Shacharis
Patriots owner Robert Kraft takes time from perhaps the biggest moment of his professional career to give thanks.
Gallery: European chill moves west
122 die in Ukraine as Russian gas exporter cannot meet increased demand; homeless in Ukraine, Poland bear the brun
All Out Adventure: Hayarkon Park, TA and beyond
A new column: Explore some of the country’s best hiking options with tips on how to make the most of your visit.
Spotlight on slimy, speckled swamp species
INPA celebrates frogs, salamanders for World Wetlands Day.
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