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Exclusive: German defense official Schmidt tells ?Post? that "Israel?s security is our concern"; dismisses reports that Merkel considered canceling deal in response to Gilo construction.

With 10% of vote counted, Romney has 48%, more than double that of each of his closest rivals, Gingrich and Paul.

Egyptian public figures demand faster transition to civilian rule as demonstrations continue for 4th day.

Foreign Ministry official says Russia, China?s veto blocking resolution against Assad reconfirms that ?old alliances die hard.?

Pipeline has come under attack at least 11 times since fall of Mubarak; witnesses say flames seen from town in Northern Sinai.

Woman, who denies any wrong doing, failed a lie detector test last week, while she was under house arrest.

Further bloodshed "will be on your hands," Washington?s UN envoy warns; Obama decries "unspeakable" violence.

Dozens of cameras situated at accident-prone roads, junctions; some believe cameras aimed at lining gov't coffers with cash from fines.

French FM says int'l community paralyzed after veto, calls attacks in Homs savagery, crimes against humanity.

Palestinian leaders set to negotiate "reconciliation measures," issues resulting from PA-Israel "peace talks failure."

Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center translates 'The Lie that Wouldn?t Die' to fight Iran?s exploitation.

Time to unravel some key tenets in US foreign policy and expose them as falsehoods.

Religious leaders can forge the way towards mutual respect for "the other."

Military correspondent says that diplomacy will not work; the jury is still out on sanctions.

INPA celebrates frogs, salamanders for World Wetlands Day.

A year into his post, Gantz faces daunting challenge of preparing for war at a moment?s notice.

Behind the surrealistic spectacle of the popular Argentinian show now wowing Tel Aviv lie logistics and planning.

More gov't support needed, says Health Ministry after annual statistical report released.

Dr. Raphael Pollack has performed 1,372 ?external cephalic versions? ? an alternative to cesarean sections or breech births.

Study could help develop better surgical training techniques for laparoscopy, a minimally invasive operation.

The Golden Gate Bridge celebrates its 75th anniversary.

A return visit to Porterhouse proved what we already knew ? that it still serves the best New York-style steaks in the country.

In Sharon Eyal?s evening-length piece, performed by the Batsheva Dance Company, the dancers show their true colors.

Newly established ?Medal of Light? award aims to shed light on those who work to improve lives of Shoah survivors.

?Miriam led [the women] in song, ?Sing to God for He is exalted above the arrogant horse and rider He cast into the sea?? (Exodus 15:21)

The survivors of Mielec are few and far between, but one has very vivid memories of the place she called home.

Vestas estimates renewables accounts for only 0.2 percent of power production in the Middle East and North Africa.

All but one of 22 Palestinian villages refuse connection to sewage line, Environmental Protection Ministry says.

Energy expert Nick Butler says that revenue from natural gas will not start streaming in until at least 2020.

State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss should conduct himself impartially, not try to score popularity points by broadcasting his own sentiments.

The Assad dynasty as we know it will be a thing of the past, regardless of how long it takes.

Tu Bishvat expresses down-to-earth Zionism.

The OU decision not to certify Haagen Dazs kosher comes from a halachic restriction on milk not produced in the presence of a Jew.

American ?friends? like Wexler and Obama play Israel for a fool again and again.

Is embracing the Islamists the only way Abdullah can preserve his rule? Is preserving Abdullah the only way Islamists can prevent ?Jordan? becoming ?Palestine??

It?s patently indecorous in polite society to mention that the Arabs ? far from being victims ? were the aggressors, that they still are, that they feign innocence.

The ?end? for Israel is peace and security with its neighbors, and if the means involves the establishment of a Palestinian state then it is fitting and logical to pursue its realization.

Blaming Yuval Steinitz for the Carmel disaster is like blaming alcoholism on the rehab centers.

Woman, who denies any wrong doing, failed a lie detector test last week, while she was under house arrest.

Dozens of cameras situated at accident-prone roads, junctions; some believe cameras aimed at lining gov't coffers with cash from fines.

Demonstrators place mock coffin outside Netanyahu's home in protest death of 40-year-old homeless man who froze to death.

First weekend in February sees rising temperatures and a drop in humidity after a rainy January - perfect hiking weather.

Meretz MK calls for investigation against rabbi who called US president a "Kushi"; Lior brands Europeans as "Nazi collaborators."

Former president, convicted rapist meets family members following compromise allowing him to wear prison service coat instead of prisoner's uniform.

Histadrut labor federation is free to begin strike mid-week; Treasury calls use of strikes "cynical."

Series of worldwide events aim to pressure lawmakers to support bill criminalizing purchase of sexual services.

Andrei Liushchenko is also ordered to pay rape victim NIS 200,000 in compensation.

Shechtman says Israel's future as a leader in research and innovation will be bleak without investment.

Teachers also angry students along race route will miss school.

Baby boy's father was released also reportedly has a history of drug use.

Most recent incident saw gunman enter Mizrahi bank in Ness Ziona, fire two shots into ceiling, take off with NIS 200,000 in cash.

Murder of the leader of Jaffa's Orthodox Church Association allegedly motivated by dispute over a valuable Jaffa property.

Likud activist says primary election results skewed to reflect decrease in support; will file official complaint.

At the beginning of January, the school was without power for 22 days due to a similar problem.

Moshe Elmakias allegedly used false representation to rent a car at a total cost of NIS 17,526.

Labor federation refuses to discuss any matter apart from the absorption of contract workers into direct employment, Treasury claims.

Government decision requires entire community to leave Israel by March 31, or face deportation.

Police say injuries were fresh, and could not have been caused by genetic problems, a viral infection, or a vaccination, as claimed by the parents.

Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center translates 'The Lie that Wouldn?t Die' to fight Iran?s exploitation.

Palestinian leaders set to negotiate "reconciliation measures," issues resulting from PA-Israel "peace talks failure."

Egyptian public figures demand faster transition to civilian rule as demonstrations continue for 4th day.

Israeli activist Jonathan Pollak says French woman, Dutch man injured during weekly demonstration in Nabi Salih.

Pipeline has come under attack at least 11 times since fall of Mubarak; witnesses say flames seen from town in Northern Sinai.

Top military intelligence commander deserts army in highest-level defection yet; enraged Syrians storm regime?s embassies in Europe, Mideast.

French FM says int'l community paralyzed after veto, calls attacks in Homs savagery, crimes against humanity.

Israeli activist Jonathan Pollak says that two foreign activists were hit by Israeli tear gas projectiles during weekly demonstration.

HOT produces television advert for Samsung tablet in which Mossad agent accidentally detonates nuclear reactor via an application.

Responding to protests, civilian council recommends starting preparations for election two months early.

Kurdish reporter?s arrest over weekend is the latest in wave of detentions.

Palestinian leaders set to negotiate "reconciliation measures," issues resulting from PA-Israel "peace talks failure."

NGO says death toll rising as Assad forces crack down on protests mainly in city's Khalidiya district.

Though the shipment is small, it could point the way to a new source of jobs and economic growth.

Security council diplomats say vote on Syria's PM Assad scheduled; Russia's position on vote remains unclear as Moscow fails to submit promised revisions to Arab League draft proposal.

Egyptian Security sources: Two American women are kidnapped in apparent attempt to hold them for ransom.

Protester and army officer are reported killed in Cairo after two were killed overnight in Suez; soccer deaths are behind anger.

Protests held across Syria marking Hama massacre;unrest spreads to Aleppo, one killed Western.

Egyptian Security sources: Two American women are kidnapped in apparent attempt to hold them for ransom.

Arab League said it has suspended its mission in Syria due to rising violence, but has yet to formally declare mission over.

Ralbag was suspended for co-signing statement which said homosexuality could be healed.

New directive from Religious Services Ministry states explicitly that burial societies must allow women to give eulogies.

The more discerning members of the crocheted kippa-wearing public will be now able to purchase fresh poultry slaughtered under the auspices of the Badatz Orot Eliyahu authority.

?Most Israeli politicians are ignorant and don?t care [that] their words affect the Diaspora,? Labor MK says.

Rate still the fourth-highest annual total since recording began in 1984.

Leaders urge action to help thousands facing starvation in Sudan's border regions.

New leader of Kiev congregation: Anti-Semitism in Ukraine at a low simmer, gays welcome in his synagogue.

UTJ and Shas veto bill that would reserve spots on rabbinical court appointment committee for women.

Ra?anana parents celebrate opening of pluralistic, traditional public school.

Individuals will have the opportunity to work on projects giving back to the community.

Legislation sets quota of two seats for women on the committee that appoints rabbinical judges.

South Africa?s only Jewish newspaper writes editorial saying it has budget problems but is not closing down.

New building will provide a venue for educators from around the world to learn about the Holocaust.

On Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day, US president vows to remember Holocaust through actions as well as thoughts.

Edelstein tells European dignitaries that anti-Semitism rife in Europe.

The Jewish rock band is releasing two new CDs celebrating its silver anniversary.

On Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day, US president vows to remember Holocaust through actions as well as thoughts.

On Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day, Norway apologizes for the country's complicity in deportation and deaths of Jews during World War Two.

Beinisch asks whether world internalized lessons of Holocaust; US envoy Shapiro: America committed to Jewish state's survival.

PM, Lieberman lend support to World Forum of Russian Jewry.

With 10% of vote counted, Romney has 48%, more than double that of each of his closest rivals, Gingrich and Paul.

Extremist Hungarian Jobbik party plays down Holocaust, calls Lieberman a ?pure Nazi? and supports Iran.

As of next fall, students in America?s largest university system will once again have the opportunity to study abroad in Israel.

Activist found guilty of assaulting Jewish man at a London supermarket protest is plans to vigorously appeal the conviction.

Other 13 council members vote in favor of resolution calling on Assad to step down; US's UN Amb. Rice calls veto "disgusting," Ban expresses "regret"; Clinton: military intervention "absolutely ruled out."

US Ambassador to UN Rice says Russian amendments to Syria resolution "unacceptable"; UK condemns fresh violence; Clinton and Lavrov meet ahead of vote.

Russia objects to draft text calling Assad to step down; Juppe describes situation in Homs as "savagery"; UK condemns fresh violence that kills over 200; Clinton and Lavrov meet ahead of Syria vote.

Protesters try to storm Syrian mission; activists in Egypt, Germany storm embassies there causing damage.

Tehran warns of turmoil in markets if EU oil ban enforced, says it can easily replace EU as buyer.

Russian FM says he sent UN resolution amendments to Clinton, UN representatives; UNSC to vote on resolution.

Activists vandalize both buildings; Rallies against Syrian president also held in United States, UK; Assad forces kill more than 200 in Homs; UNSC due to vote on Syria resolution.

UN nuclear watchdog not given access to Parchin complex, where there are "strong indicators of weapon development."

Around 30 activists break into and damage embassy, hang anti-Assad banners; Protesters leave after 20 minutes.

Diplomats say envoys agree on text of revised draft resolution but decision rests in capitals; West, Arabs seek to reassure Moscow.

West and Arab League amend Syria draft to reassure Russia; most UN council members support new draft, envoys say; if Moscow votes for resolution, it will likely be adopted unanimously.

ICJ rules courts wrong to allow victims of Nazi war crimes to claim compensation against Germany as it has legal immunity from being sued.

American Zionist group calls on US A-G to extradite, try those with American blood on their hands.

'NY Post': Talya Ben-Eliezer detained at Kennedy airport on outstanding drug charges, to be extradited to Florida.

Paul Auster backs his decision to avoid Turkey visit, defends support for Israel.

Zuckerberg will own 56.9 percent of the voting shares of a company that is expected to be worth up to $100 billion when it goes public.

State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss should conduct himself impartially, not try to score popularity points by broadcasting his own sentiments.

The tendency to cave in to the bullying techniques of religious radicals has its roots in the Israeli judiciary.

The Council for Higher Education slapped Bar Ilan?s wrist when it nixed its doctorates-for-VIPs fast-track.

Recent peace proposals all based on principle that Israel would retain major settlement blocs.

Better to let rational argument and a free exchange of opinions determine American policy.

Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney seemed to be trying to outdo each other over their unequivocal support for Israel.

Following the recent Cottage Cheese War, tuna is now the cause for battle, and the gov't is in the vanguard.

Critics claim Attias ignored Trajtenberg in order to benefit haredim, many who are unemployed by choice so as to devote their time to Torah.

Terrorists are never short of meaningful dates or excuses to spill blood in the name of what they aver is justice.

"Islamic Republic is paying an increasingly high price for its stubborn insistence on developing nuclear weapons."

China is an economic powerhouse that Israel simply cannot afford to ignore.

Having free train passage rights revoked ? even for 3 hours a week ? is perceived as a slight to IDF soldiers.

Anyone with even cursory familiarity with the legal system realizes that justice and fairness are by no means identical with encoded strictures.

Combating the debilitating effects of Ethiopian ghettos is the first order of business.

There?s no denying that this is an inordinately lengthy probe, never mind its ultimate outcome.

It is conceivable that a larger number of haredim will eventually share in the collective burdens of Israel.

Yishai decided to boost his popularity by making property tax cuts, but local authorities will be stuck footing the bill.

Combination of covert operations, sanctions, diplomatic pressure, military threat necessary against Iran.

Forcing us to use CFLs is an interventionist precedent, guided by apparently good intentions.

State of Israel cannot allow itself to take the risk of absorbing a potentially dangerous population that in the best case is indifferent to the aims of Zionism.

The Assad dynasty as we know it will be a thing of the past, regardless of how long it takes.

The OU decision not to certify Haagen Dazs kosher comes from a halachic restriction on milk not produced in the presence of a Jew.

Today, the bonds between America and Israel are stronger than ever, yet they have never been more threatened.

History has shown that sanctions can work when they have a resolute and united world behind them.

Western world's sanctions are having an effect ? although Ahmadinejad denies the squeeze.

Recent Israeli-Palestinian ?pre-negotiations? mark another ineffectual endeavor to bridge the gap.

Egypt's SCAF continues to rule not in spite of the citizens, but with their compliance.

Bias backed by politicians and lobbyists who care more about coalition politics than gender equality.

A single terrorist with a nuclear bomb has the power to unleash massive destruction.

Liners should be equipped with most advanced equipment available, including 3D forward-looking Sonar.

Denial of our synagogue amid protection afforded Gaddafi, Libyans may have finally forced my hand.

A close look at the BDS movement shows not legitimate criticism but a racist and anti-Semitic program.

Abdel Wahab acted to help Jews in Tunisia but does not meet criteria of being a Righteous Gentile.

Our duty is clear. It is not enough to be good. We must know what to do when we face evil.

Greece is leading the charge toward collapse, and Italy, Slovenia, Slovakia, Estonia are also struggling.

Rapid construction of the Israel-Egypt border fence motivated by defense, economic considerations.

The changes in the Arab world are not all necessarily bad for Israel.

Everyone knew Trotsky ? and everyone?s opinion of him was extreme.

The Brooklyn Orthodox Jewish community is clearly resistant to integrating with the hipsters.

Israel has an influence on Jews around the globe, whether or not they want to be identified with the Jewish state. The time has come to re-think the paradigm of a single state for Jews.