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Palestinians attempt to vandalize Jerusalem light rail during fresh riots
After a day of riots in east Jerusalem on the same day when slain Palestinian teen Abu Khdeir was laid to rest, riots begin anew in capital; rioting also reported near West Bank town of Ma'aleh Adumim.
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Palestinians fire four rockets at southern Israel; Egypt works to broker truce
Barrage continues after IAF strikes targets in southern Gaza; Israel gives Egyptian government 24 hours to broker ceasefire, Channel 10 reports.
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WATCH: CNN correspondent hit by rubber bullet during Palestinian rioting in east Jerusalem
Ben Wedeman was lightly injured after being hit by a rubber bullet during funeral procession in Shuafat.
Netanyahu visits gravesite of brother Yoni on anniversary of Entebbe raid
Yoni Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier killed during the raid launched by special forces in rescue of over 100 Israeli and Jewish passengers.
Israel skeptical of Iran nuclear deal by deadline, pledges to help Jordan push back ISIS
Steinitz spoke on the second day of what could be the final round of talks aimed at ending dispute over Iran's nuclear program.
Intifada in the age of social media: Facebook page offers how-to guide on confronting Israel
Palestinians wishing to riot against Israeli forces are given tips in Facebook post.
Palestinian rocket slams into house in southern Israel, causing damage
No word on casualties; Earlier Friday, the Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepted two rockets destined for the western Negev.
Israel Police officials on edge as rumors abound of major scandal
The case is still under gag order and the details of it have not been reported on in the Israeli press.
Liberman: Not all terrorist targets can be destroyed from the air
In speech during visit to Sderot, Liberman says Hamas leaders Haniyeh and Mashaal should consider themselves "legitimate targets."
Palestinian rioters on Temple Mount clash with security forces
Tensions flare as security forces restrict access to Temple Mount on first Friday prayers of Ramadan, in anticipation of violence and rioting.
Anti-Semitic slurs scrawled on bus stop, signs
A swastika was "Death to the Jews" scrawled in Hebrew on bus stop at the entrance to Beduin city of Rahat in the South.
Salafi fatwas against watching World Cup spark uproar in Arab world
Hezbollah watches soccer games free on Israeli TV, avoids Arab pay-per-view channels.
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Barrage of rocket and mortar fire from Gaza hits South, IDF soldier injured by shrapnel
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"The Challenges of Reporting on Israel and the Jewish World" was the theme of the first annual conference for members of the Jewish media, which took place in Jerusalem on June 22-24. KKL-JNF,...
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World Jewry denounces Satmar Rebbe
Leader of hassidic sect Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum blames kidnapped teens’ deaths on parents.
Conversion bill scheduled to come to vote in committee Monday, coalition tensions likely
Bill seeks to increase access to conversion courts for candidates, allow municipal chief rabbis to establish conversion courts.
Hartman: More content needed for Diaspora Jewish continuity
Birthright ‘phenomenal initiative’ but must be ‘trigger, not end.’
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Lifestyle
Away from his ‘Homeland’
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Coming of age
The 31st Jerusalem Film Festival raises the curtain on July 10.
Out & About: Top 10 summer events at the Israel Museum
Children are invited to travel to Africa, India and Japan, and take a voyage through time and space.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 phone owners asked to exchange faulty batteries
Customers reported cases of the Samsung phone bursting into flames due to battery overheating; Samsung Israel head: 'There is no danger.'
‘It was black humor,’ student says of Facebook post on teens' abduction
Murad Abu Elheja: Media distorted "3 goals for Palestinians" message applauding abduction of teens.
Sderot high school students take matriculation exams amid falling rockets
"The matriculation exam was stressful - both because of the material and also because of the Kassams," said one student.
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Healing Garden Inaugurated at Hadassah Hospital
The new Healing and Environmental Garden at Hadassah Hospital on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem provides a green and pleasant spot with a relaxing atmosphere, for patients and their families.
Environment & Technology
Israeli date expert boosting productivity at Coachella Valley orchard in California
American farm still largely relied on obsolete methods for date growth until Moshe Kirat came on the scene.
BGU scientists prove scorpions are master architects
Rather than simply digging holes in the ground, scorpions prepare sophisticated burrows, which the researchers believe are purposefully designed to meet the animals’ physiological needs.
Energy efficiency improvements have brought higher education NIS 1.7m. in savings
Projects included replacing air conditioners, upgrading lighting systems and installing cold accumulation systems.
Health & Science
Supportive Communities offer respectable alternative for the elderly
The program aims to reduce the need for the elderly to move to special housing and to instead receive services directly at their homes.
‘Suspender Tuesdays’ to offer seniors discounts on shopping, movies
The program encourages seniors to leave their homes and travel, consume culture, shop or simply enjoy life by offering them special discounts.
Israeli healthcare rated high, but with deficiencies
Report showed its health system is efficient, citizens’ life expectancy admirable and infant mortality is low.
Sports
Euroleague champ Maccabi Tel Aviv only a No. 2 seed
Seeding takes into account the performance of teams in European competitions during a three year period.
Benayoun brings big expectations to Haifa
The 34-year-old midfielder came to an agreement to return to Haifa last month after spending the past 12 years in Europe.
Sinai Says: Just like that, Mac TA pretty much back to square one
With a new head coach and the two biggest stars leaving, there are suddenly plenty of question marks surrounding the team’s future.
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