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Morsi denies sending friendly letter to Peres
By
Ilan Ben Zion
and
Elhanan Miller
Missive, which Israeli sources insist is genuine, expresses hopes for regional stability and ‘deep thanks’ for president’s Ramadan good wishes
Egypt’s Morsi says he hopes for regional stability, including for Israel, in brief letter to ‘Perez’
By
Ilan Ben Zion
Analysis
Israel thinks again about an apology to Turkey
By
David Horovitz
As Panetta begins his Israel talks amid mounting concern over Iran and Syria, there’s a new awareness in the prime minister’s circle of the advantages of healing ties with Ankara
Panetta, playing down talk of Iran attack plans, meeting with Israeli leaders
By
Sam Ser
and
AP
Panetta: US will use ‘all options,’ including military force, to stop Iran
Obama announces increased sanctions against Iran
Mel Levine
Romney flip-flops through the Holy Land
If we can’t depend on the Republican candidate to keep to his words or his policies, how are we supposed to count on him when it comes time to act?
As government fails on universal conscription, civil society springs into action
By
Elhanan Miller
NGOs launch symbolic protests and legal appeals to push conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews. Tal Law, exempting tens of thousands of Haredim from military service, lapses Wednesday
Netanyahu: I have not yet decided whether to strike at Iran
By
ToI Staff
Asked about opposition to an attack by security chiefs, prime minister says ‘the political echelon’ makes the decisions, the professionals carry them out
Bulgaria releases photo of suicide bomber from Burgas blast
Image is a computer reconstruction of the bomber’s features based on recovered body parts
Soldiers shoot into Egypt after bus is caught in crossfire at border
By
ToI Staff
No injuries or damage reported on Israeli side; bus passes near firefight between Egyptian forces and smugglers
Israel’s tennis duo through to quarterfinals
By
Aaron Kalman
Country’s top female windsurfer hangs on to second place; two swimmers advance to semifinals in their heats
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By
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