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o “Two thirds of Palestinians killed are children”. Israel rejects Human Rights Council report regarding the assault on Gaza; Netanyahu describes it as biased.
o Israel threatens to intercept the Swedish Freedom Flotilla if it nears Gaza.
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o Netanyahu: Israel is waging a crucial political and diplomatic battle.
o Tight security for South Sudanese delegation visiting an arms show in Tel Aviv.
o Exclusive Israel Scene interview with Chairman of Middle East Studies Center at the University of the Negev: “The
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o New Yesh-Din report: 85% of cases against Israeli settlers in the West Bank are closed due to Israeli police failure and negligence.
o In an exclusive statement to Yedihot Ahronot, former Saudi adviser: “The Arab Peace Initiative is still in effect.”
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o Rivlin understands the Ethiopian protesters while Netanyahu sides with the Police.
o Liberman resigns as Foreign Minister announcing he would not join Netanyahu’s new government.
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o Netanyahu buys more time to form a new Israeli government.
o Haifa’s municipality closes the roads leading to petrochemical factories following increased cancer rates.
o 15 charges are expected to be filed in a large corruption case in which leaders within Liberman’s party are suspected to be involved.
1- Following the Passover holiday, coalition negotiations enter an intense phase to form Netanyahu’s fourth government.
2- Israeli intelligence does not expect its Western counterparts to cooperate with it against Iran.
3- Israel is primarily fearful of the lifting of sanctions on Iran and the expansion of its regional influence.
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