11th Hour for the Tal Law
"Doesn’t this outrageous discrimination give off the scent of apartheid? Can this terrible discrimination be justified by resorting to legal arguments premised on Jordan's status in the occupied territories? Those who think so don’t want to get an honest answer. "--Yedioth's legal affairs commentator (and retired Magistrate’s Court judge) on the Levy Report which, in stating there is no occupation, ignores the fact that Palestinians live under Israeli military rule, while settlers are subjected to Israeli law and enjoy all its rights.
- Israel releases hunger-striking Palestinian soccer player - WATCH: Mahmoud Sarsak, member of Palestinian national team, received in Gaza after three years in Israeli custody. (Agencies, Haaretz)
- Likud, Kadima scramble to hammer out last-minute disagreements on new draft law - Ya'alon tells Haredi businessmen: It's important not to cause national rift [when it comes to the Tal Law]. (Haaretz)
- Shimon Peres cancels Olympics trip over Shabbat observance-Despite not being religious Peres does not travel publicly on Shabbat and will therefore not be able to attend the Olympic opening ceremony. (Haaretz)
- Poll: Young American Jews are growing more attached to Israel- Sociologist Professor Steve Cohen: 'It’s probably because of ‘Birthright Bump'; surprisingly, change does not yield increased support for Israeli government. (Haaretz)
- Police uncover Palestinian egg smuggling ring - Police claim hundreds of thousands of PA eggs may have been smuggled into Israel on trucks; evaded security by bribing checkpoint guards. (Ynet)
- Egypt's parliament reconvenes in defiance of army - Egypt's generals dissolved the parliament last month, stirring up tensions with the military just 10 days into Mohamed Mursi's presidency; Clinton calls for all sides to engage in talks. (Agencies, Haaretz)
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