The President of Israel Shimon Peres negotiating with the White House, trying to arrange his meeting with Barack Obama. There, he intends to submit its proposals to the U.S. president on resuscitation of the peace process. In private, Perez expressed concern about lack of Netanyahu new ideas and his obvious desire to see out his post until the end of cadence at any cost. In the United States know that the presidency in Israel purely decorative, and policy initiatives Perez – its a private matter. However, the credibility of Perez in the world is still high, and some of his ideas can be taken to the West weapons. Paradoxical situation – and the prime minister and the president preferred to offer their plans for Middle East peace process is not at home and overseas. (Isra.com)

Foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman telephoned Israeli Ambassador to Japan Nissim Ben-Sheetrit. Lieberman has instructed the ambassador to the Government of Japan, Israel is ready to provide any assistance that may be required, as well as the condolences of the people of Israel in connection with the death. (Izrus.co.il)

The heavens have changed color, and the skyscrapers of dancing. I am in my life had ever seen or felt. It was a real end of the world. These words describe what is happening in Japan, an Israeli living in Tokyo for thirteen years. His words were broadcast on March 11, IA Walla. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the morning of March 12 that the number of Israelis located in Japan and still have not established contact with their relatives in Israel, has fallen from 20 to 16. Israel’s ambassador to Japan, Nissim Ben Shitrit said that at the moment and cellular telephones in Japan developed, which led to the discovery of some of the missing Israelis there. (ZMAN.com)

Volunteers Zaka organization prepared for shipment to Japan to participate in search and rescue operations and assist the victims of the earthquake and tsunami. According to the information portal Walla co.il, the Israelis are going to fly to Japan on March 12. Israeli participation in volunteer search and rescue operation was coordinated with representatives of the UN, Israeli Foreign Ministry and the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo. Note that the latest data from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, killing about 400 people, 500 people are missing. According to unofficial information, the country’s authorities do not know anything about the fate of 88 000 citizens. (Newsru.co.il)

March 16 in Israel for the first time a delegation will visit the higher clergy of the Orthodox Church in Kazakhstan. It is headed by the head of the Metropolitan District of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Metropolitan Alexander (Mogilev), And with it will come, and archbishop Chimkent Akmola Eleutherius (Kozorez), archbishop of Urals and Guriev Anthony (Moskalenko), bishop of Karaganda and Shakhtinsky Sebastian (Osokin) and Secretary of Metropolis Oleg Ovchinnikov. The delegation will be pilgrims, and laity from all regions of Kazakhstan, numbering more than 60 people. Guests from Kazakhstan to hold joint service with Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilus III. They will pray for your friendship and peace among nations. The delegation will stay in the country until March 21. As noted at the Kazakh embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel comes first delegation of such magnitude. Chapter of the Metropolitan District of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alexander the Bishop was escorted 4 of 6 His Grace Bishop Kazakhstan. In the diplomatic mission noted that representatives of all denominations of the country to actively participate in social and political life in Kazakhstan, including even the question of external relations. Despite the Muslim majority in Kazakhstan’s independence were no ethnic and religious conflicts. Last year, the new capital Astana was opened and consecrated by the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Cyril new cathedral. Here was built in 2002, the largest synagogue in Central Asia “Beth Rachel.” In Astana on the initiative of President Nazarbayev, held inter-religious congress, which is traditionally attended by chief Ashkenazi and Sephardic rabbis in Israel. As reported by the portal IzRus, in January last year in Israel was about to arrive on an official visit to the Supreme Mufti of Kazakhstan Absattar Haji Derbisali. However, his arrival canceled due to a sudden visit to Kazakhstan, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, Kirill. (Izrus.co.il)

This week in Azerbaijan began production of Israeli unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Aerostar and Orbiter. Production company engaged in Azad Systems, a joint venture between Azerbaijani Defense Ministry and the Israeli company Aeronautics Defense Systems. According to the publication Flightglobal, ADS is working closely with the Israeli company Rafael.

The rise of the Azerbaijani army watch with alarm in neighboring Armenia. In July 2010, the spokesman for Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army Senor Asratian stated that “the recent Azerbaijani drones and warplanes periodically perform military training and reconnaissance missions on the perimeter of the Azeri-Karabakh border.” According to him, air defense forces of NKR Defense Army control, “the sky over Artsakh” (the Armenian name for Nagorno-Karabakh).

Edward Sharmazanov, a member of the ruling Republican Party, said the portal IzRus, that production of the new UAV will the response of Yerevan. “Azerbaijan has long started an arms race, constantly increasing its military power and increasing the military budget. We have repeatedly raised this issue at the summits and conferences – he said. – On our side, take action and make all the necessary steps to ensure security of our country. ” In this Sharmazanov stressed that Israel claims is not: “We have always been good relations with the Jewish state.”

Editor of the foreign news agencies and regional policy PanARMENIAN Karine Ter-Sahakyan believes that the arms race would lead to no good, but hoping for the best. “Baku purchased and will purchase arms, and there’s nothing you can do. I recall that at the end of October 2010 it became known that the Azerbaijani parliament approved the draft state budget for 2011, implying an increase in military spending of the country to 2.5 billion manat (3, $ 1 billion). For comparison, in 2010 this figure amounted to 1.6 billion manat, – she said. – Any weapons Baku sits uneasily with the Armenian side and it is natural. But the tragedy in this, I do not see. armament also need more efficient army. I do not want to give any estimates, but, according to NATO experts, the Armenian army is the strongest and most prepared in the region. Typically, the arms race ends with the signing of a or the status quo or war. I hope the first option. ” Will the Azerbaijani-Israeli cooperation in the relations between Israel and Armenia? “Sober words – of these relations is almost there. Just bad that your country is arming Azerbaijan, which could unleash a new war in Nagorno-Karabakh, which is very bad. Perhaps, in the absence of relations, both countries are guilty, but in Armenia believe that the Armenians and Jews still have more in common than between Jews and Azerbaijanis. Although we can say: nothing personal, just business. ” (Izrus.co.il)

Palestinian gunmen fired on Israeli territory. Rocket “Qassam” exploded in the local council Hof Ashkelon. About the injured and property damage were reported. Statistics rocket attacks on Israel from the Gaza Strip (in the statistics counted only the rocket attacks, but shows the total number of casualties as a result of rocket and mortar attacks)

The year 2011: March. 4 fire 5 rockets. No one was injured (as of March 11). February. 8 shootings, 9 missiles. No one was injured. January. 12 shootings, 16 rockets. Four people were injured.

The year 2010. 86 attacks, about 100 rockets – one dead, two wounded. Year 2009. 302 fire, 570 rockets – 42 wounded. Year 2008. 560 attacks, about 1.490 missiles – 7 killed, 162 wounded. The year 2007. 437 attacks, about 760 missiles – 2 killed, 125 wounded. Year 2006. 580 attacks, about 1,020 missiles – 2 killed, 36 wounded. The year 2005. 123 fire, 270 rockets – 6 dead, 26 wounded. 2004-th year. 118 attacks, about 260 rockets – 5 killed, 46 wounded. 2003rd year. 80 attacks, about 100 missiles – were no injuries. The year 2002. 17 attacks, about 20 rockets – there were no injuries. The year 2001. 5 fire, 5 rockets – there were no injuries. (Newsru.co.il)

On the night of March 12 in the settlement of Itamar (Samaria) was a terrorist act: killed by a family of five. Killed my father, mother and their three children: two boys, 11 and 3 years, and month-old girl. The names of the victims have not yet approved for publication.

According to reports, around 1 am a Palestinian terrorist infiltrated the house and killed five people. Killer managed to escape. The eldest, 12-year-old daughter was able to save herself and saved two younger brothers, 6 and 2 years. She ran to neighbors and to call for help. Itamar Residents say they heard gunshots. Arriving on the scene, ambulance staff, “Magen David Adom” were forced to acknowledge the death of five people. RTVi television correspondent Sergei Grankin reports that the central Samaria blocked by the military, near the scene of Palestinian villages of Beit Furik Hawara and declared a curfew. The Palestinian Maan agency reports that in the Arab village Auarta (south of Nablus), the Israeli military conducted an operation to arrest a terrorist. At the entrances to Nablus on the night of March 12 have been installed “dozens” of checkpoints, the agency said. Recall that in June of 2002 in Itamar was made like a terrorist act. Then, too, had been killed five people: a mother and her three children, as well as another resident of the village. But nine years ago, a terrorist shot the Israelis. This time the killer used a knife. A month ago, the IDF has begun to dismantle the checkpoint, “Beit Furik”, located east of Nablus. Then the press service of the IDF’s stated editorial NEWSru.co.il, that in the coming week will be dismantled and CPR “Hawara”, south of Nablus, considered until now a key checkpoint in the West Bank. In January this year, Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak visited the checkpoint near Nablus, and spoke of “an unprecedented level of security in Judea and Samaria.” Clearly, the dismantling of the PPC “Beit Furik” and “Hawara” initiative was Barak.

CAT “Beit Furik” and “Hawara” were installed in autumn 2000, shortly after the beginning of the “Intifada al-Aqsa.” On the morning of March 12 it was reported that, according to a preliminary investigation, two terrorists infiltrated the village, climbing over a security fence. On Friday, about 22:00, the system of electronic alerts recorded “touch” to the fence, however, for some unknown reason, did not indicate that the penetration is committed to the protected area. It is also unclear why the patrol had not arrived to the scene immediately after the electronic system sent an alarm signal. During the night the security forces combed the neighborhood of Itamar, but apparently, the terrorists managed to return to the territory of the Palestinian Authority. (Newsru.co.il)

IDF units completely blocked the entrance and exit to the neighborhood of Nablus, but no reports that managed to get on the trail of terrorists, have been reported yet. Meanwhile, the attack by politicians and comments. The Minister of Defence Ehud Barak, Talked to the Chief of Staff Beni Gantsev and the head of Shin Bet Yuval Diskin said that the IDF will not rest until they catch the terrorists. A statement that the terrorists will always get caught were also Beni Gantz, and the IDF Central Command, Avi Mizrahi.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has instructed the Israeli Ambassador to the UN to prepare a complaint to the UN Security Council about the attack in the settlement of Itamar. The head of council of settlements Dani Dayan accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he too relies on the security Palestinian Authority in ensuring the attack, and too much looking forward to goodwill gestures, such as removing the Hawara checkpoint. But practice shows that such gestures only encourage terrorist activity. Responded to the social workers. They said that despite the strike, which is not canceled, they will do for surviving children of the affected families are necessary, as if there is a strike. Statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should follow in the near future. (ZMAN.com)

On Friday, the IDF officially declared the search for Corporal Bogdan (Dan), Shirokov. As part of the soldiers did not show up since last Monday, with the same time he did not get in touch with their relatives. The army feared for his life. The last time Bohdan seen at the central bus station in Tel Aviv, he was wearing an army uniform. He got on the bus № 411 of “Superbus” bound for Beit Shemesh. In the search for Bogdan thrown a large force, the press service of the IDF – he is wanted by the investigation department of the Military Police and Special Section on Missing Persons. (News.israelinfo.ru)

According to a survey conducted among members of the party “Likud”, 83% (22.346 respondents) are categorically against territorial concessions to the Arab autonomy. Only 5% (1.422) support the establishment in Palestine of an Arab state with provisional borders. 12% (3.101) ready to give the Arabs of the territories of the zone “B”. The survey was conducted by the Institute of Social Research commissioned by the 2nd Israeli TV station. The survey results show that opponents of territorial compromise in the “Likud” is much greater than it was the opponents of “disengagement” in 2005. Then, to circumvent the opinion of party members Ariel Sharon was forced to split “Likud” and the creation of “Kadima”. What decision Netanyahu? (“Courier”)

MK Anastasia Michaeli launched a new legislative initiative to regulate the registration of public organizations and associations (“amutot”). According to the parliamentarian, the purpose of the bill filed by it – a just order, considering that we are talking about securing the country. “The state is obliged to defend itself – emphasizes Michaeli – especially in a situation in which we are now. Today, the law allows the establishment and official registration of openly anti-Israel organizations whose purpose, such as turning Israel into a Muslim state. This situation is intolerable” .

According to the parliamentarian, it is no secret that in Israel there is a certain stratum of its most ardent enemies of Zionism and its values. They do not recognize the Jewish character of the state, but their representatives sit in the Knesset. “There is no doubt that in the event of war they will enthusiastically to the enemy, turn into a” fifth column. “And thus, the threat to Israel’s existence will increase many times. We can not compel or force them to love Israel, to become Zionists, but by law we must limit the emergence of organizations opposed to the Jewish state, to prevent the smooth and demonstrative of the open enemies of Israel and the Jewish people “- said Michaeli. (Nashe.orbita.co.il)

Knesset Members Otniel Schneller (“Kadima”) and Zion Finian (“Likud”) have developed a joint bill to the separation of “transmission of information to commit espionage” and “transfer of information without intent to harm state security.” The bill was developed in the wake of the so-called “Things Anat Kam.” The essence was this: The Secretary General Staff Anat Kam before demobilization downloaded from the network headquarters secret documents containing information about the actions of the IDF in the territories. As it turned out during the investigation, it was done for ideological reasons, to send a journalist of the newspaper “Haaretz” Uri Blau for the purpose of publication. Initially, the court considered “Case Cam” as a case of espionage, but later changed the qualifications of a perfect act on it “unlawful transfer of information to a third party.” In order to avoid legal ambiguity legislators more precisely defined in the bill they developed the concept of information transfer in order to harm state security, and without such a goal. Thus, according to the legislative initiative for an act falling under the first type of crimes punishable by imprisonment up to 15 years for the offense of the second type (ie, perfect without intent to harm the security of the country) – up to 10 years. The person receiving the confidential information is not entitled to its custody and access may be punished by imprisonment of up to 7 years. (Izrus.co.il)

It is no secret that the Israeli generals for the resignation prefer doing business – and in large companies and at the highest levels. Suffice it to mention major-general Moshe Kaplinsky, A former deputy chief of General Staff of the IDF, who became CEO of Better Place, dealing with the introduction into life at home and abroad of electric vehicles. Many may remember other such examples. Economic newspaper “Globes”, for example, published data on the income of the company Kamor Motors Ltd., Specializing in the import of BMW cars in Israel, recalled its former CEO – chief of staff, the IDF during the Second Lebanon War, Lieutenant-General reserve Dan Halutz, by publishing details about his salary, which he had received, until retired in September 2010 in order to plunge into politics. Thus, in accordance with these “Globes,” Halutz earned in Kamor Motors 82 000 shekels a month, and year – 1.5 million including a bonus of 480,000 shekels. (ZMAN.com)

After Binyamin Netanyahu the prime minister has promised to present a new peace plan and attacked with an angry rebuke to extremist settlers, suiting the pogroms in Palestinian villages in response to each “antiposelencheskuyu” government action, one of the leaders of the extreme right wing, which is equal Shalom Dov Wolpe Prime Minister announced a CIA agent. Statement by Rabbi Wolpe’s press service organization he headed the ultra-right “Eretz Israel Shelanu”. “What happened to Netanyahu?” – Rabbi asks, and answers himself: “Nothing happened to him, he was initially a CIA agent. This is the American” Benjamin Neta “, which is proven to his current and past affairs, was, apparently, many years ago, recruited the ranks of the American secret service, and she was able to introduce him as his agent in Israeli politics. ” Rabbi Wolpe sees no other explanation for the fact that Netanyahu intends to “build a terrorist state in the heart of Eretz Yisrael.”

Foreign agents in the top of the Israeli political leadership and are looking for “finds” not only the extreme right. Corresponding online newspaper “Inya Merkaz” agent of the Kremlin announced, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman. This, according to the “exclusive” publication of the newspaper, due to endless delays in decision making in the criminal case of Lieberman. “It’s very interesting to see if able, and this time puppeteers from Moscow to win the legal system of Israel,” – says the journalist, according to which, it was the Russian authorities to put a spoke in the wheel of Israeli justice, hindering prosecution to show Lieberman on the heaviest item – taking bribes. The author of “Merkaz Inya,” citing its sources in the “Russian” community of Israel, according to Israeli readers that Putin and Medvedev want Lieberman continued his political career and made it to the post of prime minister. Note that this kind of suspicion against the head of the Foreign Ministry have already been published in more substantial publications. (News.israelinfo.ru)

Log G, supplement to the newspaper Globes, had a very simple but very informative study – check the cost of hours, which are leading Israeli politicians and businessmen. Watches – piece toilet, which is often visible. Their model and make is easy to identify, and therefore, it is easy to learn and how much they cost. Defense Minister Ehud Barak has a clock model, the “Nautilus” firms Philippe Patek. They cost an estimated G, at least 142 thousand shekels. Home Secretary Eli Yishai much more modest in our choice. His Swiss watch company Raymond Well cost him only 10 of thousands of shekels. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prefers stylish Italian products. His watch company Panerai, model Luminor Marina, made of glass, sapphire and crystal, are NIS 24,730. Missed nachgenshtaba Yoav Galant is very very cheap watch company “Garmin” for only 2000 shekels. But Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on time does not save – it has a Swiss watch company IWC. Frame Gold, crocodile leather buckle. Price – NIS 52,527. Minister of Ecology Gilad Erdal also prefers the Swiss watch. His hours are 28,240 NIS. Former press secretary, the IDF is now a member of “Kadima” Nachman Shai clock is the same company as Mr. Lieberman, however, made of titanium. They cost 32,216 NIS. Minister of justice Yaakov Ne’eman inclined to asceticism – he watches Philil Stein cost just 4,700 shekels. But the deputy Roni Bar-On (“Kadima”) in good clock does not deny – watch it all from the same company IWC cost NIS 33,426. Watch Eitan Sheshinskogo, Who headed a commission to determine the state’s share of revenue from oil and gas, there are 16,420. They were also made in Switzerland. (News.israelinfo.ru)

Religious councils refuse to recognize the kosher establishments opened by immigrants from Ethiopia. It happens everywhere, but especially – in Jerusalem and in the Big Tel Aviv, said March 11 the second channel ITV. The program, devoted to this problem, the authors tell the story of Yair Bat-Yam, who worked as supervisor of kashrut. Nevertheless, the religious council did not recognize them open a kosher establishment. Immigrants feel like Ethiopia to treat them “racist.” In their view, the problem is that the Orthodox are not ready to recognize them as Jews. They also point out that in the kitchens of many restaurants run by foreign workers, but this does not prevent institutions deemed kosher. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

“El Al” will continue to ensure the security of Israeli companies – came to this decision the Minister of Transport Yisrael Katz and CEO of airline “El Al” Eliezer Shkedov during yesterday’s meeting. During the next week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should consider in detail the initiative of Minister of Transport Yisrael Katz of the establishment of the State Department to ensure the safety of Israeli aviation. Minister of Transport Isral Katz said the companies “Arkia” and “Israer” about the decision on the issue of providing security services for Israeli companies. (“Courier”)

Former employees of large investment company filed in U.S. District Court of Tel Aviv’s claim of 2.5 million shekels against his direct superior of sexual harassment at work. The petition, filed by lawyers of the victim, alleged that she was subjected to systematic sexual abuse by one of the directors of the company during the period from March 2008 to April 2009, informs the publication Globes.

The victim claims that her head persistently suggested “retire” with him during working hours, as well as sending night letters subordinate sexual content via email or mobile phone. The woman repeatedly informed the boss that is not interested in sexual relations with your boss. The lawsuit alleges that while working in the company of a woman was in the process of divorce from her ex-husband. The chief, who knew about her family problems, used it claims, an unstable psychological state of a subordinate. It is noted that because of the fear of losing job serving yielded persistent courting director. In one of the SMS messages, which appear as evidence of illegal activities, suspected writes: “You’re lucky I’m very busy working and must be a working meeting. Ready to rape you at any moment in my office.” The fact that relations between the boss and his subordinate employees of the company became known that vividly discussed the rumors about “the service’s novel.” After that the woman has decided to submit a letter of resignation and left work. (7kanal.com)