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‘Harsh and fateful war’ against infiltrators

Nearly 100 people take part in protest against African infiltrators in southern Tel Aviv. ‘This might be toughest war since State founded,’ says Rabbi Achiad Ettinger as MK Uri Orbach advises residents to ‘stop saying infiltrators are thieves and criminals’

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The escape from Holland

After hiding his skullcap and being cursed, son of Amsterdam’s chief rabbi flees to Israel. Senior Dutch politician: Jews with conscience should leave

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UN OKs Israel-led blood diamonds resolution

General Assembly unanimously agrees to strengthen global efforts to halt use of diamond trade to fund armed conflicts across Africa. ‘This is an impressive achievement for Israel,’ says Ambassador Meron Reuven

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Norway upgrades Palestinian mission

Oslo says upgrade from ‘general delegation’ to ‘diplomatic mission’ in recognition of Palestinian Authority’s efforts to establish independent state. Israel: Move builds up Palestinian illusion

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MK: Haredi recruitment ‘deceptive’

Yohanan Plesner says recent government proposal to increase ultra-Orthodox recruitment to IDF misleading; numbers insufficient, fails to achieve aim of equality in bearing burden of service

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Lebanon: Israeli tags on ‘spy gear’

Photos released by Lebanese army show Israeli tag, Hebrew writing on alleged Israeli espionage installation discovered in mountains near Beirut

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Legal precedent: Child to be adopted by father’s partner
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IDF holds drill in preparation for Lebanon confrontation

IDF finishes intensive training event in preparation for possible war with Lebanon. ‘I don’t belittle situation in Gaza Strip, but Lebanon is a different story,’ 401st Brigade Commander Enav Shalev says

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Humanitarian aid officers’ begin training

Civilian casualties in Gaza spur IDF to begin placing officers trained in civilian needs on battlefields

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35 officers’ course cadets contract swine flu

Soldiers complain of cough, fever during educational seminar in Har Gilo; troops’ condition ‘mild’

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