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Sa'ad Hariri: Issuing of indictments a 'historic moment'
Lebanon's state prosecutor announces he has received indictments, 4 arrest warrants over 2005 assassination of Rafik Hariri; Lebanese media: Arrest warrants for 4 Hezbollah members.
Livni tells UN chief: Gaza flotilla a 'grave provocation'
Opposition leader meets Ban in NY, 2 also discuss Palestinian statehood bid, Schalit; FM says flotilla participants motivated by hate for Israel.
ZOA asks Delta to back out of deal with Saudis
Jewish Zionist group asks airline CEO to reconsider business deal with Saudi Arabian carrier over questionable policies.
'Damaged ship won't join flotilla after sabotage'
Irish vessel, 'Saoirse,' was reportedly docked in Turkish waters when it sustained engine damage; flotilla organizers suspect Israeli sabotage.
Hebron: 'Right-wing extremists' accost justice minister
Ne'eman harassed while praying at Cave of Patriarchs; MK Schneller calls on West Bank community leaders to condemn the "fanatics."
Arabs divided on prospects for change
Following Arab Spring uprisings, poll finds North Africans are most optimistic of political future, Gulf residents wariest.
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Pardon for Golani soldiers jailed for provocative T-shirts
Soldiers wore T-shirts bearing anti-disengagement slogan to an official IDF ceremony; were pardoned after expressing remorse for actions.
Germany holds vote to phase-out nuclear power
German Chancellor Merkel: This is more than consensus for a nuclear exit, this is consensus for a switch to renewable energy.
US to resume formal Muslim Brotherhood contacts
Step reflects Islamist group's growing influence; "The political landscape has changed," says senior US official.
PM: Iron Dome system crucial to peace with Palestinians
Netanyahu says anti-missile system must be deployed along border of future Palestinian state, is keen on obtaining US help for buying more.
Question: When can a country intercept a vessel?
Background: Answer: If it clearly intends to illegally enter another country’s waters – as soon as it leaves its port of origin.
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The Arab Spring: What does it mean for Israel?
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2,000-year-old ossuary authentic, say researchers
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Tractor causes 1.5-million-liter jet fuel spill in Negev
Experts say cleanup of area could take weeks; Environmental Protection Ministry official: "This is one of largest soil contaminations in last year."
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US firms to invest in Israeli alternative energy company
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