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Hamas: No point in relying on US as an honest broker
Ismail Radwan calls US president's speech to AIPAC a "disaster"; Sami Abu Zuhri: Obama's comments show Washington will "support the occupation at the expense of the freedom of the Palestinian people."
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At AIPAC, Obama defends his formulation for Mideast peace
PM pledges to work with Obama to renew peace talks
Netanyahu: “I am a partner with the president’s desire to advance peace, I appreciate his efforts in the past and present to achieve this goal."
A ‘misrepresented’ Obama tries to set the record straight
Analysis: But even the US president's improved formulations will still leave many Israelis uneasy.
Israel approves 294 new West Bank homes
New homes to be built in Beitar Illitl; while on visit to Ma'aleh Adumim, Danny Ayalon calls for more construction in E-1 area.
Poll shows American Jews still staunchly back Israel
94% say that if Israel "no longer existed tomorrow," it would be a "tragedy," new CAMERA survey says; 74% voted Obama.
Joseph Cedar wins best screenplay award at Cannes
Israeli director receives praise for movie 'Footnote'; film actor Shlomo Bar Aba sends congratulations, says script is "extraordinary."
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'PA may abandon state plans at UN if settlements halted'
PLO official says Authority might not ask UN to recognize Palestinian state if Israel agrees to stop building for 3 months, accepts 1967 lines.
Left says Netanyahu should apologize to Obama
After AIPAC speech, MKs praise Obama for clarifying aspects of Mideast speech; blame PM for portraying Thursday speech in negative light.
TA protesters to Obama: Israel won’t commit suicide
Right-wing activists demonstrate holding banner "Israel won't commit suicide" referring to proposal for negotiations based on 1967 lines.
Jordanian king: No hope for progress in peace talks
Abdullah in ABC interview says reality on ground is sign of pessimism; Mitchell: Obama's comments on 1967 lines not a major policy shift.
Bahrain in drive to bring back Formula One
Race could signal return to normalcy, but Bahraini rights activists aim to block it after violent crackdown on reform-seeking protesters.
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JPPI's Policy Recommendation:
Efforts should be made to prevent the conflict in the Middle East from turning into a bone of contention between the Republicans and the Democrats
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Obama speech signals dangerous new reality for Israel
The World Jewish Congress’ Dan Diker tells 20 Questions his reactions on Obama’s address to the state department; speech hails new era for diplomatic relations between US and Israel.
By DEBORAH DANAN
Tobacco's potential health benefits
An Israeli company discovers that the tobacco plant may serve as a tool to produce collagen - a key ingredient for healing.
By DAVID SHAMAH
Liberty, Equality... and Solvency
With the potential declaration of a Palestinian state in September, experts are taking a look at whether the Palestinians are economically ready for independence.
By ZIV HELLMAN
Features
Saudi woman arrested for challenging driving ban
Manal Alsharif posts YouTube video of herself driving; "When the police stopped her they told her she violated the 'norms,'" female activist says.
By REUTERS
Obama’s sour notes in Israel are music to Europeans
Analysis: US president's rhetoric hit the right notes on the other side of the Atlantic, offering hope for progress in the peace process.
By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER, JPOST CORRESPONDENT
Israelis, Palestinians play Aussie football for peace
Combined Jewish-Arab 'Peace Team' from Peres Center for Peace practicing for Australia's International Football Cup.
By NADAV SHEMER
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Cooking Class: Just potatoes
Lag Ba’omer is when we get to use our bonfire lighting skills and roast potatoes and marshmallows.
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The laid-back charm of Marseilles
France’s oldest city is undergoing a major revitalization ahead of its year in the spotlight as the 2013 European Capital of Culture.
By MELANIE LIDMAN
Carmel backyard
In time for Lag Ba’omer a new exhibition shows nature’s struggle to overcome the devastating aftermath of the Carmel fire.
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Gallery: Lag Ba'Omer bonfires light up the night
Residents of the Jerusalem neighborhood Pisgat Ze'ev bring some of their youngest neighbors around the fire for Lag Ba'Omer.
By JONAH MANDEL
Jewish Americans ponder support for Obama
Some Jewish leaders express alienation, renounce support for US president, while others say speech did not change much.
By REUTERS
American scholar to lecture on lack of Jewish vision
Washington DC scholar-in-residence discusses the decline of Jewish leadership ahead of Great Synagogue lecture.
By GIL SHEFLER
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Science & Environment
Shuttle spacewalkers tackle station maintenance
Outing is 2nd of 4 planned during Endeavour's mission; cooling system, solar array work expected to be done; shuttle program to end this summer.
By REUTERS
Wastewater treatment firm offers new payment system
Municipality pays nothing for technology, shares profits from lower electricity bills.
By SHARON UDASIN
Endangered sea eagles in region found dead in Emek Hefer
Nature and Parks Authority officials say farmers must stop poisoning crop-damaging animals.
By SHARON UDASIN
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