The Government of Israel and the Government of Southern Sudan announced on Thursday, July 28, the establishment of full-length between the countries of diplomatic relations. In the near future the parties will begin discussions on nomination of ambassadors. At this point in Juba, the capital of the new state, Israel is a special diplomatic mission headed by the deputy director of the Israeli Foreign Affairs Africa Jacob Revahom. Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said that relations between the countries will be built on a solid foundation of friendship and mutual respect. A similar statement made yuzhnosudanskoe government. Southern Sudan declared independence on July 9 this year. On July 14 the state was a full member of the UN and has been recognized in most countries of the world, including Israel and Arab countries. Israel intensified its relations with the leadership yuzhnosudanskim even before independence. Creating a new state can help with the problem of refugees to Israel. Israel, in turn, can provide significant assistance to the young state in the development of agriculture and health. (Newsru.co.il)

The new Pentagon chief John Paletta said that the U.S. is “indisputable guarantee Israel’s security.” Statement by the newly appointed Minister of Defense was made in Washington at a meeting with the head of Defense Ehud Barak. Paletta said that the U.S. would “do everything possible to preserve the qualitative superiority of the Israeli army over the other countries in the Sun.” Later, Barak met with U.S. Department of State Hillary Clinton. Israel is the recipient of the annual 3 billion of military aid provided by the U.S. president with the consent of the Senate and Congress. These funds were used by the government to purchase American military equipment. (Nashe.orbita.co.il)

Israeli President Shimon Peres held secret talks with the Palestinians, trying to prevent a unilateral declaration of Palestinian state at the UN this September. As it became known to the newspaper “Haaretz”, on Tuesday evening, July 26, Peres met with chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat. Policy allegedly discussed the section of the West Bank and East Jerusalem issue, trying to find a formula that could be the basis for final negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. A senior Palestinian source in Ramallah confirmed that Erekat met several times with Perez, in particular, and in the week. A hint for a meeting with the Palestinians can also be seen in a special message to the Arab media on the eve of St. Peres month of Ramadan, which begins early next week. “I speak with all parties,” – said Perez. “I know that there is visible progress and rapprochement of the parties, the differences are very small.” During a meeting with Arab journalists, Peres urged both sides to return to the negotiating table. “This political move will make a real breakthrough and will hope the month of September – he said. – I saw that the Palestinians prefer to negotiate conflictual speech at the UN.” (Mignews.com)

The missile, launched by Palestinians from the Gaza Strip exploded south of Ashkelon. About the victims at this time are not reported. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

The International Tribunal of Inquiry into the attack, which killed the former prime minister Rafiq Hariri, has allowed the publication of names and photos of four suspects in the organization and crime. Alleged killer Hariri – is: Mustafa al-Bared Dean (senior, “Hezbollah,” brother-leader of the paramilitary wing of the dissolved organization Imad Mughni), Salim al-Iash (prozvizhe – Abu Salim, head of operational department, “Hezbollah”), Hasan and Iash Sabra al-Assad. About a month ago, Attorney General of Lebanon met with three judges of the Special Tribunal and the UN received their copies of the indictments against four individuals suspected of involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. The Attorney General has issued warrants for their arrest. It was known that all four of them – the representatives of “Hizbaly”, two of them – high. In response, the leader of “Hezbollah” Hassan Nasrallah said that the person has never been issued will not, and he will not arrest them. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

Iran is losing its popularity among the Arab neighbors. Journalist “Haarez” Natasha Brain gives the results of research conducted by the Arab American Institute. The survey was conducted in six countries in the Middle East. Most respondents believe that Iran is playing a negative role in the region. Five years ago, during a similar survey was its rating in the different countries from 68% to 82%, now the picture has changed dramatically. Maximum support Tehran enjoys in Libya – 63%. Then you need to Egypt – 37%. Jordan – 23%, UAE – 22%, Morocco – 14%. The last thing Iran trust in Saudi Arabia here, he scored only 6% of the supporters. Also, according to the survey, the majority Arab population of the region would prefer that the Middle East did not have nuclear weapons. But even supporters of such a development would like to see in Egypt as a nuclear state or, in extreme cases, Turkey. However, as reported by “Haarez”, director of the Arab American Institute, Dr. James Zogby, said that Iran is not a major political issue of the Arab countries. The most important thing still remains the question of Israel. Also, Dr. Zogby has complained that it was unable to collect data in Syria, to conduct the survey prevented the political situation in this country. (News.israelinfo.ru)

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks at a rally in the southern province of Alkhaz and stated that “the Zionist regime is approaching the last days of its existence.” He warned countries in the Middle East that Israel, the one who sows discord between the “awakening from the dream of Arab countries’ attempts to survive by cheating neighbors. “The U.S. and Israel are the initiators of all external and internal conflicts in Muslim countries. The Zionists rob the natural resources of the Middle East to support their criminal power. The Iranian resistance movement aimed at neutralizing the intrigues of the imperialists,” – said Ahmadinejad. He called “futile” attempts by Israel to gain control of natural resources in the region, seizing oil and gas fields are located, according to him, in the Lebanese economic zone of the Mediterranean Sea. (Nashe.orbita.co.il)

Saboteurs of Islamic terrorist groups in Gaza burned down the children’s holiday camp UNRWA in northern Gaza. The camp was organized by donations from sponsors in France and is called “Gardens of Paris”. Did not save the camp from being destroyed by Islamists, even the fact that groups of children vacationing in it, have been given the names of suicide bombers (though they were members of Fatah and Hamas rather than not “Jihad”). This is not the first case of damage or complete destruction of the Agency to address the problems of Palestinian refugees at the UN – UNRWA – Gaza’s Islamic vandals. (7kanal.com)

July 27th Knesset rejected a preliminary reading a bill Nitzan Horowitz (Meretz) on civil marriages. After that initiative was the deputy removed from the agenda of Israeli Parliament. Thus, the bill Horowitz has joined a number of other similar bills that were either rejected by the Knesset, or years are in some stage of consideration. The initiator of the bill provided to extend the right to enter into civil marriage and same-sex couples. In the past, attempted to present to the deputies’ bill of marriage “for all” already have made the deputies of “Kadima” Shlomo Mula and Robert Tivyaev. In June 2009 this initiative was a fiasco. Nitzan Horowitz, this bitter experience has not stopped. In support of the bill were made by 17 MPs. Against – 40. Horowitz initiative supported by three representatives of Meretz – himself, Zaava Gallón and Ilan Gilon, a parliamentarian from the Hadash Dov Hanin, Avishay Braverman and Shelly Yakhimovich of “Labor” and a representative of the Coalition – Moshe Matalon (NDI). “For” spoke and voting members of “Kadima” Nino Abesadze, Doron Avital, Aryeh Bibi, Orit Zuarets, Shlomo Mula, Robert Tivyaev, Yoel Hasson, Nachman Shai, Meir Shitrit and Gideon Ezra. According to Horowitz, the law was defeated not because of the fact that it applies to same-sex marriage, but because of pressure from the religious, who want to maintain a monopoly on the conclusion of unions. “That’s ridiculous! It seems that the cynicism of political deals simply knows no boundaries,” – he says in response to these allegations. “In the past, have put forward bills that did not apply to same-sex marriage, but they were not accepted. This bill was David Rotem, but because of religious pressure he did not work” – he recalled the fate of the bill, which has had the consideration of the Knesset of the 17th convocation of the opposition party at that time, NID. Nitzan Horowitz is convinced that in the Knesset, there is a powerful secular majority. “If the major parties had the political courage would be to create a secular coalition, and solve many problems, including – the lack of public transportation on Saturdays and giyur” – he said. The deputy told NEWSru.co.il, his goal – to create a secular alternative to religious bloc, which will take care of what’s important to secular citizens, and lead Israel into compliance with XXI-st century. Horowitz is convinced that a change in the status quo and the separation of church and state is inevitable.

During the debate on the bill the most memorable was the performance of the MP from the “Kadima” Orit Zuarets, which climbed to the podium in white robes and veil. In this way, she wanted to express solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of Israelis who can not marry in their own country. “Bride” during the vote has been dressed up and Nino Abesadze. In an interview with Orit NEWSru.co.il Zuarets accused the Israeli authorities that they are deliberately misleading potential returnees. According to her, Israel spends on promoting Aliyah millions of dollars annually, not informing the future of the country’s citizens about the problems that arise from them after repatriation. “The problem is not only same-sex marriage. Thousands of Israelis have no right to marry for religious reasons, 3000-4000 married couples each year abroad, thousands of people marry for the Reform or Conservative ceremony, and many others simply live together without registering relations. Obstacles that mend the religious parties have a direct impact on their lives, “- says it. According to Zuarets, we should not attach too much significance to the fact that voting was only a few of its comrades in the party. “Initially, it was clear that Bill Horowitz has no chance. If the vote was attended by all our MPs, the coalition has also mobilized the forces,” – she is convinced.

Coalition chairman Zeev Elkin (“Likud”), recalled that before going into opposition, “Kadima” was in no hurry to address the issue of civil marriages. “As you may recall, in Sharon’s government did not include ultra-Orthodox party, and” Shin “was 15 seats. However, while not able to move a single step” – he said. According to Elkin, the present government has set itself the task of phasing solution. The first stage of reform was enacted in 2010, the MP from NDI David Rotem of the so-called civil unions, which allows you to enter secular marriage if the groom and the bride does not belong to any denomination. “Now we must extend this to anyone who does not give the rabbinate to marry. I hope that we will succeed”, – he told NEWSru.co.il. Chairman of the coalition stressed that such matters must act in consensus, one of the expressions which have become the coalition agreement. Elkin noted that the proposal is too radical Horowitz. “As for gay marriage in principle, although I do not their supporters, but nothing in them no wrong. Simply Israeli law on civil marriages, before overtaking the world, should at least catch up with him,” – he says.

Recall that the coalition agreement between the “Likud” and NDI provided the bill, which recognizes civil unions between non-Jews and the creation of a special commission to examine the issue of civil marriages between Jews and Gentiles. In other matters, the coalition agreement provides for maintaining the status quo between religion and state. That’s why so far not accepted the said Nitzan Horowitz David Rotem bill on civil marriage, which was handed back in the Knesset of the 17th convocation. Then the NDI was in opposition to the headed “Kadima” government. The initiative, which offers a comprehensive solution to the problem for several years pending in first reading. “We need to think whether we want to break up the coalition and go to the polls because of this single issue. I believe that the law is passed, but you need to choose the right moment. This is when we realize that it comes to elections, but to dissolution of the Knesset, there is still time. Otherwise, the war can not be avoided, “- said David Rotem us. According to the MP, it’s not a desire to wait until the prime minister would be “lame duck” and the need to solve more pressing problems. “In September we start discussing the establishment of a Palestinian state. We need foreign minister, able to deal with this issue. Transitional Government to do it hard,” – he recalled.

David Rotem thinks that the issue of gay marriage – not the principal defect of the bill Horowitz. “It does not solve the whole problem. Horowitz took as a basis for our bill and added to it sections that make it worse. Not worked out the question of the relation of marriage, divorce, and marital status-born children. The result of the proposal could be to introduce Horowitz children that a halakhic point of view may be illegitimate, “- afraid of our interlocutor. The Israeli legal practice, there are cases when representatives of different political parties represented in the Knesset almost identical laws. Was no exception and the issue of civil marriage. The only fundamental difference between the previously mentioned draft mules and Tivyaeva David Rotem of the initiative is that the NDI in the project deals only with marriage between a man and a woman. It is noteworthy that both the bill were made parties who are in opposition. David Rotem delivered its bill to the Knesset, when NDI was the opposition party. Deputies from the “Kadima” presented his bill, only after they had left the party in opposition. In addition, each party shall vote against the bill competitors.

More than two years ago, June 10, 2009, NEWSru.co.il wrote: “It may seem that the law on civil marriages – a kind of trump any opposition, which clearly” not play “, but it will give rise to criticism of the ruling coalition … Very many Knesset members it is clear that the enactment of civil marriages – long overdue. with slogans about the need for this law went to the polls and “Kadima”, and NDI, and a number of other parties. Nevertheless, the law has not yet adopted “. Over the past two years the situation has not changed. At the same time representatives of the major parties each time refused to explain why the transition from the coalition in opposition and vice versa has such a dramatic impact on the position of their party in this matter. The victims of the Israeli parliament backstage mechanics become citizens who are still deprived of one of the major achievements of the democratic system – freedom of choice. (Newsru.co.il)

The organizers of “tent protest” promised that on Saturday July 30 will be the largest mass protest in the last two weeks against the high prices. Demonstrations will be held in six major cities of Israel, and the organizers of this action is called “mother of all manifestation.” At the time, as in Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv are the final preparations for the next day, a group of Tel Aviv students going to hold a protest against the construction of luxury housing projects. According to the newspaper “Maariv”, a group of students hold a small rally near the day of the tower, “Akira”, where Defense Minister Ehud Barak. Youth is going to attract the attention of the inhabitants of prestigious homes are not only noise and tents, but the “smelly bombs” which they intend to throw the entrances of the towers. In the course of the day in Tel Aviv initiative group “tent protest” is in talks with groups in other cities, discussing the start of demonstrations, as well as slogans. It is assumed that in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Be’er Sheva, Ashdod and Nazareth protest will begin on Saturday, July 30, at 21:30. The newspaper “Maariv” notes that the organizers are skeptical that they will not break the record of mass, set last week in Tel Aviv, but they note that the participants in tomorrow’s protest are more strongly, and perhaps more serious encounters with the police. Last Saturday in Tel Aviv was a protest demonstration in which, according to various estimates, was attended by 30 to 40 thousand people, 42 people were detained after clashes with police. (Newsru.co.il)

Portal ZMAN.com published July 28 article by Alexander Nepomnyastchy under the headline “Do not play on other people’s rules”

Even those who usually have little delve into the vicissitudes of domestic politics, have already understood that the vector of the political alignment of the upcoming elections will be held in the area of ​​social problems, rather than on national security issues and future frontiers. The position of the middle class in Israel has been steadily deteriorating. But do not be fooled – the country’s sprawling social protest purposefully fueled and directed by the radical left circles in the media and their political leaders in Kadima and Meretz. It is against the current government and solely in order to shift the national discourse on the future relations with enemies of the socio-economic issues. All opinion polls conducted in the country in recent years, consistently show a clear shift to the right of society. Living in the country are tired of believing absurd mantra of the left and began to understand the situation adequately. This meant that at the next election there would be nothing left to catch. And because the imposition of a social agenda has become a matter of survival for the adventurous ideas discredited left-wing radicals. Closer to the elections on a wave of social protest, there will be single-party voice channeling the amorphous center, and safety issues go by the wayside, leveling the electoral result rightward society. And obviously, the solution of social problems that just will not bring.

However, the most offensive of all to see how right-wing organization and structure, followed by their leaders, again humbly retract the agenda being imposed by the left. Everything from the Council of Settlements to government ministers and Netanyahu himself like spineless zombies play score from music written for them, the opponents – and in advance of losing roles. Bitter to realize that right-wing politicians are losing a golden opportunity to once again use the general rightward synthesis of society and a strong social drive, the accrescent in the country, giving the public discourse in their field. The capital is not enough housing? So you want to immediately start building thousands of apartments in the nearest cities satellites – Maale Adumim and Efrat! Students want to live near the center of the infrastructure of Israel – Tel Aviv? Tomorrow unfreeze tenders for tens of thousands of housing units in Ariel, located twenty minutes from the coastal capital. And for those who do not like to live in a city with a thriving non-kosher stores, build apartments in Elkane and Imannuele, Karni Shomron and Eli – are able to take along up to two hundred thousand new residents. And if the American administration there are objections, the protest tent in front of the consulate should be deployed overseas empire, not to keep it out of his job and did not interfere with us to solve the pressing problems of housing.

There is not enough water? So it’s time to turn off the tap hypocritical and pompous liar, samopravozglashennomu potentates of East Palestine, intriguing against us in international fora. There is no reason to drink the Kingdom of Jordan, if we do not have their own. Electrical campaign wants to raise the price of electricity. Suppose first that will save by turning off the power of gratuitous million parasites in Gaza, and simultaneously in Ramallah and Nablus. Enough to waste tax law-abiding citizens of the country on the generous benefits for single mothers pseudo – inhabitant of countless Bedouin harem, that’s enough to turn a blind eye has become a tradition non-payment of municipal taxes residents of Arab villages. Government of the time to explain to his people, how many billions per year costs us around the borderland control of Gaza, southern Lebanon and Ramallah. It’s time to recognize that a strong military operation with the cancellation of bandit enclaves will cost much cheaper than their protection and humiliating annual tribute to the bandits in energy, water and finance. Not to mention the termination of immoral practices “acceptable” human sacrifices from among the residents of Sderot and other areas adjacent to cancerous tumors settlements. What a pity that lack of initiative usual right-wing leaders, and this time will allow the nation to impose a leftist hypocrites shulerskuyu another game with an obviously well-known ending. (ZMAN.com)

Today on Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv, where the demonstration against price rise apartments, a meeting was held movement “Jewish leadership in the Likud.” Demonstrators held banners “solution – a Western Samaria”, “Only the development of Judea and Samaria will solve the problem.” “We are demonstrating not against a” yes “for a simple, fast and effective solutions. On the housing market, the law of supply and demand, which lags far behind demand, – said the member meeting, board member of the Forum of Russian-speaking Likudnikov, Asya Ents. – So according to CSO 44 thousand new families in the year they want to acquire their own housing or removable, though built for a year only about 33 thousand housing units. To bring down the price should be built everywhere, and in the Negev and the Galilee, and Tel-Aviv and in Jerusalem. But the real solution is impossible without a rapid and massive construction on vacant areas of the West Samaria, located just 20-30 minutes from Tel Aviv, “- the organizers of the rally. (7kanal.com)

Leaders Forum, the Israeli market – an informal organization that includes over 500 chapters and CFOs of major Israeli companies – supported the “struggle of the middle class” and demanded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “to strengthen the social component of government policy.” Members of the organization, which includes, among other things, billionaires and multimillionaires, Yitzhak Tshuva, Dankner Nohi, Idan Ofer, Mozi Wertheimer, Doody Weitzman and other tycoons insist on meeting with Netanyahu, in which they are prepared to discuss affordable housing, public participation in the cost of raising children and solution to the crisis of the health system. “As head of the Israeli companies we are responsible for creating new jobs in the periphery and the center of the country. We have to evaluate how the state relates to the middle class – those who serve in the army and pay taxes. Should be close to addressing the high cost of housing in Israel. That question became the main motive of the protest, regardless of whether it is a “cottage” homes or children. Do not wait for the new civil protest “- the letter says. According to the newspaper today, “Israel and the Yom-” in the Office of the Prime Minister reacted to the letter with the irony, noting that the appeal of magnates have been reported to the office of Mr. Netanyahu, but immediately got into the media, “apparently due to a failure of postal employees’. At the same time the prime minister ordered an emergency meeting of the special committee on decentralization of the Israeli economy. Under the plan, the commission was required to submit interim recommendations until September. Surrounded by Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz noted that it was a group of Israeli tycoons, dissatisfied with the creation of the commission on decentralization of the market and the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission on Taxation Sheshinskogo oil and gas industry, the organization behind the protest. The publication notes that surrounded some of the magnates, members of the Leadership Forum Israeli market, argue that the author of the letter is the creator of this forum business woman Noga Keinan, while themselves lords of the letter have not even seen. (Newsru.co.il)

Legal Forum offers another way to solve the housing crisis: the return of refugees from Sudan back home. In Israel, tens of thousands of illegally residing of refugees from Sudan, leading to considerable problems in the country. Among other things, this harms the Israeli economy, including real estate market. The Legal Forum addressed the chairman of the Knesset parliamentary committee for foreign workers to Jacob Katz requested to facilitate the return of Sudanese home. Lawyers for the Forum reminded him that the recent Southern Sudan gained independence and was recognized by the UN, with the consent of the Northern Sudan. The military situation in the region has ended, so refugees can return home without fearing for their lives. Legal Forum considers that in view of changes that have occurred in Sudan, as well as referring to the growing crisis of housing and employment in our country, the return of Sudanese home should be a priority for the state of Israel. (7kanal.com)

Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz said that during the period of the current term in office the current cabinet government “has decided a large number of social problems and significantly improved the lives of working people.” “The government has found a quick exit from the global financial crisis that hit the United States and Western Europe. In addition, it improved the position of pensioners and working single mothers. Cabinet Netanyahu intends to hold several economic reforms, he will continue to actively work for the people” – said the finance minister. Steinitz said the head of the Immigrant and trade union Ophir Eyni actively cooperates with the Ministry of Finance and does not intend to “overthrow the present government.” In an interview with Army Radio Galey IDF Steinitz noted that the social pressure and social tension of recent weeks do not have any effect on him. “I used to stressful situations, as in times of economic crisis in 2009 and raising taxes on oil companies profits. Without significant growth in GDP, unemployment in Israel has risen to 15% (to date – 6%). After a few years, prices for milk and related products will be reduced by ten percent. The government is working on the implementation of the task, “- said the minister. Recall that at the press conference yesterday warned the government Eyni to join the Histadrut to the fight against rising prices, if before the end of this week, Mr. Netanyahu has not entered into active negotiations with representatives of the “campers”. (Nashe.orbita.co.il)

Satisfying all requirements of all the protesters and strikes swept the country requires spending of 60 billion shekels – said Minister of Finance, Yuval Steinitz, to give citizens realize how unrealistic to expect an immediate solution to all problems. The total state budget, approved by the Knesset in 2011, sostalyaet 348,185,234 NIS, that is, residents protest camps, the trade union of doctors, moms with strollers, marched, followed by doctors, fighters for subsidizing dairy products and other participants in the protests against government policies need to redistribute more 16 of the state budget or to increase the national debt by more than 15 percent – no reasonable Minister of Finance or the head of government is not going to like a reasonable person would not require such. In recent days it became clear that the organizers of the protest and did not set a goal to achieve something real, or maybe they have seized the initiative who was initially only interested in one thing – to overthrow the Government of Mr. Netanyahu. The leaders of the parliamentary opposition, actively involved in the protests and demanding change the order of priorities of the government, should be invited to give a declaration, which states that the first priority and most important task of the State of Israel and the Zionist movement is to create an Arab state in Judea, Samaria and Gaza – it would save the government the need to transfer to the budget of NIS millirdy Arab autonomy (using it to fight for the destruction of Israel), from having to make costly “goodwill gestures” to the administration of Arab autonomy to spend huge amounts of money for the demolition of Jewish outposts and freeze construction in Judea and Samaria, exacerbating position on the housing market. All this, taken together, could free up to meet the social needs of the citizens of Israel than one billion shekels, and would reduce the deficit of housing. It would be nice also to recover from the parties of their debt to Israeli banks – of these funds would be to establish a fund in a couple of hundred of millions of shekels to solve urgent social problems. By the way, if the New Israel Fund would use the money spent on the purchase of hundreds of tents, generators, PR-payment of salaries of the coordinators of agencies and protests, etc., could be added to the fund a few more millions. All this could be really real change in the priorities that address primarily the needs of the citizens of Israel. But Israeli politicians primarily interested in power rather than the needs of the people. (7kanal.com)

The newspaper “Haaretz” published July 29 article titled “Surrounded by Netanyahu prepared for the worst”

Revolt of the middle class, demanding tax relief and raise living standards, a major concern of the Government Netanyahu. In the office of prime minister prepared to “worst,” wrote columnist July 29, “Haaretz” Yossi Verter. The figurative expression of a journalist, in the office of prime minister, “an atmosphere of impending war.” Sources in the Likud have expressed fears that the growing discontent among the people can have a negative impact on upcoming elections. The government believed in “Haaretz”, there are two possibilities: either the “open wallet” by paying for each and all requirements of protesters, either to show restraint, refusing to immediately meet those requirements.

The first way is good in terms of populism, but threatens severe economic consequences in the future. According to the Ministry of Finance, the State will take at least 25 billion shekels to “repay” the protest. To mobilize the funds will either have to drastically reduce government spending (which the Netanyahu government is unable to do), or raise taxes, which will cause another wave of protest. The second path may be good in terms of cost, but it threatens to fall and the government, according to Yossi Verter, escalating natural protests in a “people’s revolution.” Another option, according to the browser, “Haaretz” – a move the arrow of civic protest on an external enemy. For example, in Iran. However, the script “saving of war” against Iran seems even phantasmagoric Yossi Werther. (“Haaretz”)

The Ministers of Finance and Industry, Yuval Steinitz and Shalom Simhon decided to open the import of dairy products in Israel. According to Steinitz, the prices of dairy products can now be reduced by ten percent. In addition, as reported by Walla, the Government intends to undertake a radical reform of the entire dairy industry. This reform should enhance the transparency of the dairies in the country, and as a result, lead to improvements in the quality of their products. According to the minister, competition from imports will force manufacturers to reduce costs Israeli companies, which in the long run will benefit the entire Israeli economy. The decision taken yesterday by ministers, is based on the findings of the commission, headed by Director General of the Ministry of Industry Sharon Kedmi. The Commission was established after a sharp rise in prices for dairy products and the subsequent “action cottage.” Farmers have protested over the government’s intentions. They appealed to the Superior Court of Justice (High Court) and require the government to refuse to execute the commission’s recommendations Kedmi. (News.israelinfo.ru)

One of the leading members of the governing coalition – the party NDI – continues to keep proud silence on the government’s economic policy and the beginning of mass protests by its citizens. “Cautious” position NDI can be regarded as a manifestation of complete solidarity with the government and the desire to prevent the fall of the ruling right-wing coalition is not ready to resume negotiations on the Palestinians reach a peace agreement. Over the last few days the ministers of NDI organized observe neutrality with regard to major events in the life of the country. None of the deputies from the Party of Lieberman, in contrast to the Shas and “Yaadut a-Torah,” is not ready to assess the failure of social and economic policy cabinet Netanyahu. Note that the NDI, which voters in the vast majority consists of low-income “new immigrants with 20 years of experience,” has never led the Ministry of Finance in the vote on economic issues, while supporting unbridled increase of indirect taxes (cigarettes, gasoline, housing, food and etc.) proposed by Steinitz and Netanyahu. Recall that in March 2009 when the coalition agreements Netanyahu addressed the candidacy of Lieberman as the new Finance Minister. However, he chose to NDI leader more visible in the international arena to head the Foreign Ministry. (Nashe.orbita.co.il)

Operations Division IDF General Staff issued an order banning the travel of officers and warrant officers in the IDF in 36 countries and regions. Among other things, the list includes Azerbaijan, Georgia, Chechnya, Turkey, southern Thailand, Kashmir, Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia and several districts of Kenya. However, as the newspaper “Israel and the Yom-” from the list of prohibited countries Armenia is excluded from the list of countries that are not recommended to visit the national headquarters for the war on terror. (Newsru.co.il)

Continues to increase the number of new immigrants, calling for combat troops to serve in the IDF. In 2009, immigrant soldiers were up 10% from a year earlier, in 2010 the increase was 5%. This was reported on Thursday, July 28, the radio station “Galey IDF.” Results in the past year 20% of the IDF soldiers were immigrants from 61 countries including the U.S., Ethiopia, India, Europe, former Soviet bloc countries. Head of repatriation in the IDF Carmit Naftali said that increased significantly and the number of soldiers who came to Israel without their parents and sent to serve. In the IDF stressed that the recruits immigrant highest motivation to serve in combat units: 73.3% of conscripts, found fit to serve in the military forces for health, were asked to identify them in the above units. Among those who were determined to combat troops, 95% express a desire to call it 1% more than a year earlier. “Golani” unit remains the most attractive for recruits has grown in popularity as units of the “Kfir” and Nahal. The IDF has also increased the number of recruits, departing to serve in the defense forces: it has become necessary due to the introduction into service of new missile defense systems “Iron Dome”. Continues to increase recruitment ultrareligioznyh troops over the last few years their number has grown from 320 to 700 people a year. The army sent 83% of Druze military age, is higher than the data on the Jewish sector, where the proportion of recruits is only 72%. At least 60% of Druze are sent to combat troops. (Newsru.co.il)

Of the Knesset Immigration and Absorption discussed the July 29 issue about absorption of immigrants from the Caucasus 90.000. Chairman of the Board member Danny Danon (Likud) said that the reason for the meeting served as a visit in Or Akiva, during which it was decided to honor this wonderful community, and at the same time to examine the existing problems and seek solutions. “This is an excellent Aliyah with a rich culture. However, due to the fact that immigrants from the Caucasus today are not defined as” new immigrants “, they do not always receive the necessary support systems of government,” – said Danon. Danone said that the difficulties of absorption of immigrants from the Caucasus are not over, and he recommended establishment of an interdepartmental commission, headed by the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption to move people from the Caucasus, while the emphasis will be placed primarily on higher education, work with troubled youth and trained to serve in the IDF. Danone urged to resume work of the department of Immigration and Absorption from the Caucasus, particularly in force under the Ministry and carrying a responsibility for ensuring that the needs of this community. Mayor Or Akiva Simcha Josip clear that most immigrants arrived in Israel this community had large families. Parents worked to support children and young people do not have the funds to academic education. In the past, the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption managed to get a donation of half a million shekels for the students of this community, but women still remain without a solution – some graduates of the academy failed to settle on a profession in Israel. Budget to work with troubled youth suffered cuts. Centers with a significant percentage of immigrants from the Caucasus, such as Acre, Migdal Haemek, Netanya, Beer Sheva and Or Akiva, should, in his opinion, be regarded as the centers of the members of this community.

Matsliah Emanuel, chairman of the Association from the Caucasus, said that “to work with students and soldiers, people from the Caucasus to involve themselves in the community. Our mentality, character and culture are radically different from immigrants from Russia.” Director, Office of absorption of immigrant students in the Education Ministry in May Shriram said that to date involved 24 pick, and the Ministry of finance 75% of costs, respectively, the number of immigrants in each community. The MP Robert Tivyaev (Kadima) said, “Mayors of some cities pay for mediators to work with this community from the city, while others depend on the financing of government ministries.” Arie Korat, deputy director of the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption, said: “These days we are starting a major project funded by the Ministry for the children of the third generation in Israel, with additional studies. The program will study alternative involves three mediators – the representative of the community. Soon to be opened as a training program to military service, together with the IDF, and the course of leadership in the seven centers in different regions of Israel. Attention will be paid to low socio-economic status areas and the periphery. ” He also said that in the near October will be open seven points for the members of this community, at the head of each of which will be assigned a coordinator, also a native of the Caucasus, which is responsible for the work center. One of these centers will be located in Or Akiva.

Chairman of the Foundation “STMEGI” engaged in support of the Mountain Jews, Robert Abrams, said that “the community is a high-quality potential. Necessary to select suitable candidates for such projects as support for combat troops in the draftees, entrepreneurial initiatives and educational programs.” Paul Elzirov encouraged to open a department in the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption, the purpose of which will be the promotion of the Caucasian community. Jonathan Mishiyev, editor of the “Caucasian newspaper” noted that “the projects, implementation of which involved members of the community to succeed, while the projects are completed without their participation is very low success.” Chairman of the “Mi-dor le-dor” Mark Ipaymov stressed that “today the community is heterogeneous and does not differ from the main Israeli society. Stereotypes and prejudices about the Roma community are rooted not only professionals but even they themselves members of the community. This situation leads to the wrong approach in dealing with them. ” Project Manager of the Ministry for the elderly Buhbut Shalom, said that about a year is expected to open several clubs for the elderly members of the community. Gideon Shalom, Deputy Director of the Personal Social Services under the Ministry of Social Development said that the Ministry would be pleased to assist in working with troubled children and youth, as well as job placement assistance to needy families. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

The Knesset passed the first reading of the law a significant expansion in the number of channels that are free to take a decoder, “Idan +”. The list of available channels will be increased to 18, instead of the current five. The decision was taken by the Government in February and is now supported by the Knesset unanimously. Press Service of the Ministry of Communications reported that the number of free channels will be increased in two years. As the head of department, Moshe Kahalon, it will make television accessible to thousands of people. Now they can watch TV with no monthly fee, choose only those channels that do not want to watch and pay for those not interested in them. 12-13 digital channels will be broadcast in the usual quality. In addition, a free package is expected to include 3.4 channel with high image quality (HD). In the first phase is planned to include a free packet channel radios, Russian-language TV channel, “Israel +” educational 23rd and 24th music channels and add HD-version of the First National TV Channel. In the second step in the package also promise to add a news channel, the Arabic-language channel of history and tradition, as well as additional channels in HD. (News.israelinfo.ru)

In Beersheba on the night of Friday, July 29, was killed by a famous rabbi Eliezer Abuhatsira. During the reception, 70-year yeshiva Rabbi visitors, located at the intersection of Kafrisin and Alia, he had suffered stab wounds. Medics arrived on site ambulance, “Magen David Adom” gave first aid and then took him to hospital, Be’er Sheva, “Magpie”. On the way to the hospital the wounded died. According to radio station “Kol Israel”, the witnesses managed to keep a murderer, whom they handed over to police officers came to the rescue. According to testimony, a man came into the yeshiva shortly before midnight, when the rabbi to receive visitors for a blessing. At some point, the killer took out a knife and inflicted several blows rabbi, and then tried to escape. Under investigation. The detainee was interrogated by the police. Around 10 am it was allowed to publish the name of the detainee. This 42-year-old Asher Dahan, a resident of Elad. According to investigators, Dahan several occasions to the Kabbalist rabbi, for advice on family life, and was unhappy with the advice received. According to testimony, Dahan came to the yeshiva shortly before midnight, when the rabbi to receive visitors for a blessing. At some point, the killer took out a knife and inflicted several blows rabbi, and then tried to escape. The witnesses managed to keep a murderer, whom they handed over to police officers came to the rescue. Magistrate’s Court extended the Beersheba arrest Dahan and a half weeks. Apparently, the suspect will be sent for psychiatric examination. Local resident Yossi Uzan in an interview to “Reshet Bet” said the robbery attempt is completely excluded. He noted that the rabbi Abuhatsiry (who was a wealthy man) had security, but security guards failed to stop the killer. The funeral was held in a rabbi Abuhatsiry Friday at 12:00, the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. They were attended by thousands of people. After the funeral, tens of thousands of faithful gathered in Mea Shearim, to commemorate the dead rabbi.

Rabbi Eliezer Abuhatsira (Baba Lazar) was the grandson of one of the most revered saints and miracle workers of Sephardic, Rabbi Israel Abuhatsira, better known in Israel as the Baba Sali. Like his famous grandfather, who was killed was considered an expert Rabbi Kabbalah. By his advice often came to politicians and business leaders. At the same time rabbi Abuhatsira followed the strictest interpretation of the Halacha. Among other things, he hid his face and went from home to yeshiva in a specially built tunnel for him. In the early 90s the Israeli police conducted an investigation against Abuhatsiry on suspicion of fraud, but before the indictment is not reached. In 2010, he again suspected of fraud, this time by FBI investigators. According to the FBI, the rabbi came to New York once a year, represented by the local Jewish community expert on the Kabbalah, possess supernatural powers, and held meetings with people in need of assistance. Came to him, in particular, severely ill, hoping for healing, as well as the barren wife, dreams of children. During the “session” the rabbi took a few thousand dollars (the newspaper “Yediot Ahronot” referring to American sources). Many of the patients Abuhatsiry dissatisfied with the lack of results, filed a lawsuit. The rabbi did not comment on the allegations. It should be noted that very many people thought of Rabbi Eliezer Abuhatsiru miracle worker and almost holy. His advice enjoyed politicians, businessmen and celebrities. (Newsru.co.il)

The Parliamentary Committee on Education approved the first reading of amendments to the law prohibiting cruelty to animals. The amendments severely limit the conduct of Israel in surgery to remove the claws of the cat. If the amendments are adopted, then perform this operation the cats will be available only for medical reasons. Now everything depends on the willingness of the owners. Animals living in the house, often sharpen claws on the furniture and jambs of doors, climb curtains. Do not sharpen claws cat just can not, and do it with a special scratching often just does not want. To protect the house and furniture of the caudate pet, some owners remove the claws on front paws. After that, according to experts in animal behavior, the cat is feeling insecure, helpless and experiencing severe stress. Chairman of the Education Committee, Alex Miller said NRG-Maariv, which, after adoption of amendments to the law, Israel will join many other countries around the world who also have already made appropriate changes to its legislation. Declaw a cat unnecessarily prohibiting 15 European countries. (News.israelinfo.ru)

Israeli doctors have found that using ozone therapy can cure 81% of ulcers caused by diabetes. Thus confirmed the effectiveness of the method used for many years in the CIS. The study was conducted by doctors of two major Israeli hospitals – “Wolfson” and “Magpie”. According to Ynet, the use of ozone has helped almost completely heal ulcers of limbs in diabetic patients. These sores usually occur in elderly patients, causing considerable suffering patients, and sometimes lead to amputations. According to Russian experts, ozone increases the permeability of cell membranes. This helps reduce blood glucose levels, decreased protein breakdown. Reducing hyperglycemia by improving glucose supply to the tissues, increasing the oxygen supply and removing hypoxia, ozone therapy prevents and heals damaged blood vessels. However, Western medicine is that experience categorically rejects. The fact that the new method to confirm the Western doctors use a standard protocol, compared to control groups. In the CIS, such studies of ozone effects on patients with diabetes mellitus has been conducted, although the ozone therapy is widely used in curative medicine and cosmetology. (News.israelinfo.ru)