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Histadrut joins housing struggle as activists step up protests in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Some 200 protesters march toward Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, some 300 Tel Aviv protesters march to second tent site in southern part of the city; Histadrut chairman meets with organizers of tent protest.

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - AFP - June 7, 2011.
Poll: Sharp drop in Iran's popularity in Arab world

New poll by the Arab American Institute shows Arab public in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Morocco, and UAE sees Iran's role in the region as mostly negative.

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UN Security Council - AP - January 13, 2010
Senior Israeli diplomat: UN often sympathetic to Israel, but only behind the scenes

Amir Weissbrod, top adviser to the Israeli delegation in the UN, says that most Security Council members privately understand Israel's positions vis-à-vis the Palestinian Authority.

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Palestinians hold flags and posters of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
Abbas tells Palestinians: Step up Arab Spring-style protests against Israel

For first time, Palestinian president openly urges popular activism in support of his initiative to seek UN recognition of a Palestinian state.

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Netanyahu - Daniel Bar-On
Carlo Strenger / Netanyahu’s March of Folly

The Netanyahu government has succeeded in getting Israelis used to anti-democratic measures and the PM's policies are pushing Israel into further isolation.

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Memorial for Juliano Mer-Khamis - David Bachar - April 5, 2011
IDF arrests two employees of Freedom Theater in Jenin

It is not known if the arrests were linked the April murder of Israeli-Palestinian actor Juliano Mer-Khamis.

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Mohammed Bakri
Israeli court rejects IDF soldiers' appeal against 'Jenin, Jenin' director

The soldiers, who fought in Jenin during Operation Defensive Shield in 2002, sued Mohammad Bakri for 2.5 million NIS for libel in 2007.

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A supporter of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
World Jewish Congress: Ban Iran from Olympics over anti-Israel boycott

Earlier this week, an Iranian swimmer pulled out of a race that included Israeli Gal Nevo, continuing a trend of similar behavior by other Iranian athletes.

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Middle East

syria - AP - June 12 2011

Syria tanks assault town near Damascus, kill 11 civilians

Activists report that four tanks entered Kanaker, 19 miles from Damascus, while 14 other tanks surrounded the town.

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U.K. recognizes Libya rebels, expels Gadhafi envoys from London embassy

U.K. Foreign Secretary says Britain is unfreezing $150 million of Libyan oil assets to help the National Transitional Council.

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In reform bid, Syria government endorses new election law

Assad regime endorses legislation that would enable political parties to run for parliament, local councils; rights group accuses authorities of threatening activist with death.

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Diplomacy & Defense

Sheikh Raed Salah, head of the Islamic Movement's northern branch

Israel's Islamic Movement leader to remain in Britain despite attempts to deport him

U.K. Home Secretary Theresa May challenges Sheikh Ra'ad Salah’s release, arguing that her office has 'strong reasons' to believe he should be in detention.

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Hezbollah warns Israel against 'stealing' gas from Lebanon

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah says that his group would retaliate against any Israeli attack on Lebanon's oil and gas installations.

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Israeli, Palestinian envoys square off over UN recognition

Palestinian envoy says UN recognition of Palestinian statehood would not harm the peace process, while Israeli ambassador says unilateral move would not lead to peace.

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National

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Ultimatum to Netanyahu: Solve housing crisis or face full force of the unions

Histadrut chairman Ofer Eini demands invitation to meeting with PM to determine solutions to troubles of Israel's lower and middle classes.

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Government move would cement rightist group's control of Jerusalem national park

Elad, which manages the City of David national park, is active in 'Judaization' of East Jerusalem.

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Thousands of housing activists march in Haifa; protests held in cities across Israel

Housing activists, who reject Netanyahu's plan to solve the housing crisis, rally in Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Ashdod and Be'er Sheva, chanting "Bibi go home" and "we want justice."

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THEMARKER

Intel, plant, lab - 27.7.11

Intel to get NIS 1 billion goverment grant

Chipmaker to double capacity at Kiryat Gat fab, to make most advanced chips.

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Market Report / Investors quail at U.S. crisis

Tel Aviv stocks closed unchanged Tuesday, reflecting investor's worry over the U.S. hitting its debt ceiling and defaulting on its bills.

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Institutionals demand cash, collateral from Delek Real Estate

Tshuva group should take page from Arison's book, say investors.

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Culture

'Ulysses on Bottles' by the Haifa Theater - Gerard Allon - July 27 2011

Stage Animal /The wife, the partner and the need for humanity

Ulysses might be sailing to Gaza - with a message for you.

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Amy Winehouse funeral to be held Tuesday, autopsy deemed inconclusive

Family and fans must wait two to four weeks for results of toxicology tests after forensic post mortem fails to establish formal cause of death of British singer Amy Winehouse.

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Live Wire / There goes rhymin', reflective Simon

'Conquering' and 'moving' the audience is important at a rock concert, but the more important question in Paul Simon's case should be: How was the music?

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