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Russian president cancels Israel visit

Dmitri Medvedev announces he will not visit Israel later this month following disruptions imposed by workers’ union of Israel’s Foreign Ministry. Earlier this week, Russia urged Israel to avoid diplomatic embarrassment

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PM: I agreed to freeze, US didn’t

Benjamin Netanyahu discusses US role in removal of construction freeze from negotiating table, possibility of peace with Syria and efforts to restore relations with Turkey. As for talks with PA he says unlike Israel, Palestinians haven’t moved an inch to promote peace

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Katsav meets attorneys for first time since conviction

Attorneys Zion Amir, Avigdor Feldman, Avraham Lavi visit ex-president in his Kiryat Malachi home. Katsav attended synagogue earlier Monday

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Beit Oren gets mobile homes following fire

Temporary housing is provided to residents of Kibbutz Beit Oren whose houses burned down in Carmel disaster. Total of 20 caravan units to be placed

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Leader: German Jews mustn’t just criticize

Dieter Graumann, new president of Central Council of Jews in Germany, says ‘role of victims is not enough Judaism is much, much more’

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IDF: Palestinian killed at checkpoint was unarmed

Soldier who fired at Palestinian man says he acted suspiciously, but inquiry into incident yields uncertainty as army discovers two other soldiers fired despite not being in danger. ‘We must take all measures to avoid pulling trigger,’ IDF source says

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Safed rabbi interrogated on incitement charges

Rabbi involved in racist letter questioned despite saying he would not report to police summons

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Ashkelon rally targets Arabs who ‘seduce girls’

City councilman leading protest says he is not racist. ‘Seducing teenage girls is a crime,’ he says

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PA: Chile, Uruguay to recognize state

Palestinian foreign minister says Chile to announce its approval in coming weeks, ahead of visit by its president to Palestinian territories. State with 1967 borders has been recognized by Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, and Ecuador

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Waiting period for Palestinians seeking status extended

Additional six-month wait imposed on Israeli-Palestinian couples. MK Zahalka: Law inhumane

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