Members of the forum “The Israeli Initiative” among them – the head of the Shin Bet Yaakov Peri, retired, retired head of “Mossad” Dani Yatom and former Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Gilerman are sent to Cairo to meet with newly elected Secretary General of Arab League Nabil al-Arabi. Egyptian Foreign Minister invited the delegation of the forum on the first official meeting of the new Egyptian government with the representatives of Israel. Forum “The Israeli Initiative” will provide a new national initiative aimed at strengthening the position of our country in the Arab world, said, “Kol Yisrael”. (Izrus.co.il)

Last Saturday, May 14, due to the actions of Russian security services, military attache Col. Vadim Leiderman Israel was forced to prematurely leave Moscow. This information portal IzRus confirmed several sources in the various state agencies. According to some of them, May 12, Leiderman, “had a conversation” with representatives of the FSB, then within 48 hours he was ordered to leave Russia. A member of the office of military attache in Moscow on 17 May confirmed that Colonel Leiderman located in Israel. Until now, the parties to avoid any publicity of the scandal about the return of the military attache in Israel was forbidden to publish. (Izrus.co.il)

Arrest and deportation of Israel’s military attache in Moscow, Colonel Vadim Leiderman been authorized directly by President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. As reported today, May 19, “Maariv”, at the moment, the basic version of the scandal, is an unsuccessful attempt to recruit Leiderman Russian secret services. Those were well aware of the ties to Israeli military attache in Russia and Israel and attempted to make him a “double agent”. According to the publication, when this attempt failed, the Russian authorities decided to expel him from the country. Observers note that the Russian-Israeli diplomatic row erupted against the background of apparent warming in relations between the two countries. Leiderman, was arrested shortly after the visit of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Moscow. Moreover, only this week it became known that the Russian rocket will orbit an Israeli satellite “Amos 4.” Add that to the Israeli military circles there are voices calling for the immediate expulsion of a Russian military attache in Israel. Recall that a military attache in Moscow, Colonel Vadim Leiderman Russian Federal Security Service arrested on charges of spying for Israel. For information about this incident allowed the April 18 military censorship. According to widespread reports, Leiderman arrested six days ago in a Moscow restaurant where he dined with his family (in another version – met with someone from friends). The report of the Second Channel emphasized that the arrest was wearing a demonstrative character: an Israeli officer was handcuffed in front of his relatives and other visitors to the restaurant. Once in Israel, learned about the incident, began diplomatic contacts with Moscow in order to avoid detention officer in custody and bring him to justice. The Russian authorities finally issued a warrant for deportation Leiderman. No official comment on the incident has been reported. In Moscow and Jerusalem kept silent on this issue. From the press service of the IDF has received only a statement that Colonel Leiderman on returning to Israel, was questioned by investigators General Security Service (Shin Bet), and then allowed to go home. The press service also added that Leiderman successfully in Israel, a polygraph test (lie detector). Charges against him in the espionage activities of the Shin Bet considered unjustified. Vadim Leiderman was appointed military attache in Israel, Russia in 2008, in June, he had to complete their cadence in the post. His was supposed to replace Kobe Haviv. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

The question of recognition of the massacre, arranged by the Turks in 1915, the Armenian genocide can be resolved in the near future. Parliamentary Commission for Education and Culture requested it to consider and submit a resolution to Parliament for approval. The decision was made unanimously by deputies. As the press service of the Likud, discussion of the problem was held today, May 18 plenary session. The item on the recognition of the genocide made in the agenda of the deputy Zaava Gallón (Meretz), with the active support of the chairman of the parliamentary coalition, Zeev Elkin (Likud). Speaking from the rostrum of the Knesset, Elkin said that the Jewish state, referring to the cherished memory of Holocaust victims, has no moral right to ignore the tragedies that have befallen the Armenian people. “The State of Israel, demanding recognition from the world of historical justice and the observance of moral rules alone can not act contrary to these calls, being guided only by narrow political considerations,” – said Elkin. According to him, “it’s time to stop the policy of appeasement of Turkey and to announce, finally, recognizing the Armenian genocide.” Chairman of the Coalition believes that the Jewish state was among the first to announce the official recognition. Press Service of the Likud Knesset calls today’s decision “historic”, recalling that for years Israel’s parliament refrained from making any definitive decision on this issue. The annual debate ended with the fact that the question passed on for consideration to the committee on foreign affairs and defense, where his passing out stop. Note that the opponents of the Armenian genocide as a result of the argument that the Palestinian territories, also included in the Ottoman Empire, the Turks massacred the Armenians do not, then, such as during the Holocaust of Jews and Gypsies were killed everywhere – just for belonging to these peoples. From this it concludes that we can talk about pogroms, massacres of Armenians, but not genocide. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

Guide the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas makes contradictory statements about possible peace negotiations with Israel. On the eve of the head of the Politburo “Islamic Resistance Movement,” Khaled Mashaal said he was willing to give the Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas, another year to sign a peace agreement. Today, however, representatives of Hamas in Gaza made a point of view on this issue. The representative of the Hamas leadership in Gaza, Salah Bardauil said that the group rejects negotiations with Israel on the creation of a Palestinian state. He stressed that “the Islamic Resistance Movement” does not believe in the success of the dialogue, as in the past twenty years, talks were for “trampling the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people”, said May 18 the agency “Xinhua”. Bardauil virtually echoed the words of Hamas leader in Gaza Mahmoud al-Zahar, who said yesterday that Khalid Mashal statement about the negotiations is not the official views of Hamas. Mashaal spoke in Cairo, where the consultations on signing an agreement on reconciliation of warring Palestinian factions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly emphasized that he would not negotiate with a Palestinian government that includes Hamas representatives, if they fail to meet the Quartet’s conditions sponsors of the peace process to recognize the Jewish state and the renunciation of terror. This is his podderzhivayutnekotorye U.S. Congress calling for cease financial support for Palestinian reconciliation since Hamas-Fatah. Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil al-Arabi, in turn, told the Italian edition of La Repubblica, that the unification of Palestinian factions creates a real partner for peace negotiations with Israel. He said that at one time considered to be terrorists, “George Washington, as well as Menachem Begin and Yitzhak Shamir.” According to him, Hamas advocates of coercive methods, but on the whole group recognizes the need for peaceful dialogue and the establishment of two states for two peoples. He also urged western countries to support Palestinians in declaring independence unilaterally. Meanwhile, the Palestinian news agency “Maan” reported that the Fatah representative Azzam al-Ahmad, a participant in the talks with Hamas, said the imminent creation of a new government. Al-Ahmad said the government will be 100% composed of independent candidates not associated with a particular party. “Maan” notes that al-Ahmad was asked to comment on the dispute between al-Zahar and Mashaal about dialogue with Israel, but he declined to speak on this subject, stressing that it would not interfere in the internal affairs of Hamas. (Newsru.co.il)

Syrian citizen Sabri al-Savalme who took part in breaking the security barrier in the Druze villages Majd al-Shams, devoted to the “Nakba Day,” said a government publication “Tishrin” that tried to kidnap IDF soldier. The terrorist was shot during clashes that erupted in the Golan Heights after an unauthorized border crossing when Israel proved to be hundreds of Palestinian refugees – the citizens of Syria. He said that he threw stones at IDF soldiers, and “looking for a sacrifice that can be taken into captivity in the successful development of events.” Al-Savalme reported that the soldier mate, fearing a terrorist action, opened fire on him to defeat. At the same time on the site of Syrian opposition appeared videotape on which the Syrian army officers instructed the participants about the actions of border provocations by Israel. (Nashe.orbita.co.il)

Jewish-Arab Center determine the position and views “held a poll among Israeli Arabs, based on which it was found that one third of respondents have denied the very existence of the Jewish state. However, there is room for optimism: the vast majority agrees, that we should seek methods of legal regulation of relations between the two nations, the website Walla!. (izrus.co.il)

Ministry of Defense, in coordination with the Office of the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Israel, gave permission to consult the Russian side, with fragments of anti-tank missiles “Cornet”, which was shot April 7 school bus in the south. Examination of the surviving fragments of the rocket will be made members of the Russian Defense Ministry. According to the Israeli military, still the militants of Gaza three times, used anti-tank missiles “Cornet” to defeat the army and civilian vehicles. The first time it happened in December last year, when a rocket pierced the tank’s armor IDF, located near the border with the Gaza Strip. Two other cases occurred in early April. Then launch “Cornet” was used against an army transport and school bus. However, only in the latter case, the surviving fragments allow one to say that we are talking about “Cornet” in Russia. Relevant information in the last month, was brought to the attention of official Moscow. Although the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Saltanov said in this connection that “no protest was not, nobody did not send it to us,” the issue raised by members of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, visited Russia last week. “This incident (shooting a school bus, the responsibility for which Hamas took over) is a shining example of what happens when such a dangerous weapon into the hands of terrorists. We asked the Russian side to fully investigate this incident, to see how” Cornet “fell into the hands of militants from Gaza,” – said May 12 IzRus portal chairman of the parliamentary coalition, Zeev Elkin. “The modern Russian weapons supplied to Syria,” leaks “to the” Hezbollah “and Hamas, and the Russians know about it” – quoted by the official site of the Knesset chairman of the foreign affairs and defense ex-Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz. However, representatives of the Defense Ministry expressed doubt about the fact that during the shelling of a school bus used anti-tank missiles of Russian origin. In their view, if it was really true, “Cornet”, the bus would have been destroyed completely, but it did not happen. As a consequence, expressed a version that Hamas militants have used some modification of the famous Russian rocket, probably made in Iran. Representatives of the Russian Defense Ministry calculated to clarify the issue for themselves on the basis of his acquaintance with the surviving fragments of the staff of the rocket. (Izrus.co.il)

Anyone who thinks that a Palestinian state would be created as a result of the negotiations, did not understand in what country he lives. This was stated by former head of the “Tanzim”, the youth wing of Fatah’s Marwan Barghouti, serving five life sentences for killing Israelis. In an interview with “Al-Ahram,” Barghouti said that “the Palestinians should stop the negotiations and unilaterally declare independence.” Barghouti, who enjoys great popularity among the Israeli politicians left the camp, said that “Palestinians must collect all the energy of the Arab and the international community and send it to one thing: the UN recognition of state independence the Palestinians.” Barghouti also congratulated “Fatah and Hamas to achieve intra-agreement.” The Palestinian people will not forgive someone who would harm its unity and cohesion, “- said Barghouti. He also rejected the possibility of his candidature for the post of PA to the resignation of Abu Mazen. ‘When the time comes, I will make a decision on this issue “- he added. Recalling that Marwan Barghouti headed the extremist movement” Tanzim “and was considered one of the possible successors to Arafat. for his involvement in the terror he has received five life sentences and 40 years for murder, planning murder and incitement to murder Jews. Barghouti Hamas included in the list of terrorists, which demands the release in exchange for Shalit Shilada. The well-known Israeli writer Amos Oz has devoted Barghouti is one of his novels. terrorists regularly visit the prison in the former deputy Yossi Beilin, Haim Oron and Ran Cohen. (cursorinfo.co.il)

Forums in defense of Palestine held last week in Tel Aviv emergency conference on the upcoming fight against the intentions of the PA Bar in September to declare a Palestinian state on 1967 borders, and to make this year the UN recognized. The conference was attended by dozens of lawyers. Legal Forum said that the establishment of a Palestinian State is contrary to all international agreements, besides such a step delegitimiziruet previous UN resolutions. Chairman of the Legal Forum Nahi Eyal go in this week’s trip to the United States and Canada. During his visit, Eyal is going to meet with various leaders of the Jewish community, as well as the well-known lawyers. Eyal said that the Israeli government in silence watching the thoughtful actions of the Palestinians, and it’s time to wake up to the action of all those on whom depends the future of our state. Eyal finds it necessary to put pressure on the Israeli side to the UN and international law. The conference also decided to prepare and distribute a document outlining the above position, the members of the government, the Knesset, as well as to experts in various fields. The document will be prepared the best lawyers in this field. A member of the Legal Forum attorney Yossi Fuchs stated that the definition of borders of the Palestinian Authority and Israel without UN approval would be a historic precedent. He recalled that the 1967 border established in accordance with the ceasefire agreement, which, in turn, made clear that these agreements are not the basis for the permanent borders. Forums prepares to expand its fight as much as possible. Among other things, the opinion of counsel of the Forum will be presented to the legal advisers of ministries of foreign affairs and law, as well as various ministers and Knesset members, in order to create a united front at this very critical fight for Israel. (ZMAN.com)

MK “Ihud Leumi” Aryeh Eldad long and unsuccessfully to announce that the present state of Palestine – Jordan is. So far, King Abdullah ignored those statements, but now things took a serious turn – Eldad expects to enter the international arena and to deliver an ultimatum to the king on behalf of the international community. The text demands Eldad pass in the Jordanian embassy in Israel next Tuesday. It strongly warned the king that if he did not turn Jordan into Palestine “from above”, it will make the Jordanian citizens “from below” in the streets and squares. The same message will be sent to the Embassy of Jordan in other countries. (Isra.com)

Service information security IDF conducted in recent weeks a large-scale operation to shut down the army from the Internet. The vast majority of military computers now will not have access to worldwide information network and its services such as gmail, hotmail and facebook. Instead, the IDF will be connected computers internal network called Global Village. Such tough measures aimed at preventing hacker attacks and attempts kibershpionazha. Only some of the commanders of battalions and brigades will have computers with Internet access. The soldiers fighting units will be “shared computer” with limited access to the Internet. The sole activity of the IDF in facebook will be the publication releases the press-service. Dissatisfied with such draconian restrictions on the officers and men indicate that the restriction can be circumvented by buying personal computers, tablet with WiFi. (Mignews.com)

According to the Interior Ministry in Jerusalem, is registered about 250 thousand Arabs, but many of them have long since left town and settled in Judea and Samaria, while continuing to receive social benefits, which rely residents of the capital. According to radio station “Galey IDF,” we are talking about tens of thousands of people and many millions of shekels. (Izrus.co.il)

Chairman of the Knesset Committee for State Control, Yoel Hasson MP (“Kadima”) requires an investigation against Ehud Barak, on the basis of findings from the report of the State Comptroller, Micha Lindenstrauss. This is a test conducted at the request of the deputy Michael Ben-Ari (“Our Land of Israel” – “National Unity”), on suspicion of Defense Minister Ehud Barak in illegal commercial activities and conflict of interest. We recall that a journalistic investigation in 2009 revealed the fact that transfers of large sums of money on account of consulting companies that were owned by Ehud Barak to his accession to the post of defense minister. After receiving ministerial post, Barak resigned from the company’s director and gave all the rights and shares to his daughters, the latter did not work and do not work in his businesses. Barak said, in response to the journalists that the company gave to their daughters, and that the deal was made in accordance with all applicable laws. However, the continued investigation revealed that during 2007-2009, during the ministerial cadence Barak, on account of his firm received more than six million shekels. Neither Barack daughter nor he himself were not prepared to comment on any amounts transferred to the sources, neither kind of services rendered. There was suspicion that the transfer of management consulting firms daughters Barack was just a symbolic act to cover up the continuation of Barack businesses or get cash for the needs of his political career. Meni Mazuz, was in no hurry to respond to treatment MP Ben-Ari, and then became interested in this case the State Comptroller, retired judge Micha Lindenstrauss. As we reported, the State Comptroller, retired judge Micha Lindenstrauss has completed verification in April 2011, today introduced the chairman of the Knesset, Yoel Hasson and the Speaker of the Knesset, Ruwi Rivlin full report and its findings of the inspection. After reviewing the materials testing, Yoel Hasson said that it is one of the most egregious violations of the Minister of evidence of Israeli governments of all rules, regulations and laws. “Checking the state controller broke into smithereens Ehud Barak’s version of what took place on a purely technical problem. It is a suspicion of committing criminal offenses by the Minister, who must deal with the legal adviser to the Government and the State Attorney’s Office,” – said Yoel Hasson. (7kanal.com)

In the first quarter 2011 net loss of operating in Russia, Eliezer Fishman Mirland Development amounted to 3.47 million dollars. On May 18 it told the Russian media, citing the press service of the company. A year earlier for the same period Mirland Development received $ 5.6 million net profit. The main reason for the present-day losses – the ruble against the U.S. dollar, which reduced the value of a number of commercial properties owned by Fishman. From the published reports Mirland Development that the total value of its assets on March 31, 2011 amounted to 758.8 million dollars, 88% of the assets of the company accounts for real estate. It is noted that for the first quarter of this year, the company’s income from rental real estate has more than doubled over the same period in 2010. They accounted for 7.8 million dollars, and profits increased by 94% (compared with first quarter 2010) and was 9.7 million. This is due, primarily, with the opening Mirland Development Trade Center “Triumph” in Saratov, as well as the continuation of sales of houses in the village of “Western residence” at 19 km from Moscow. It should be noted that the reported statement of the company appeared exclusively in the Russian mass media, and in the English-language media are distributed press releases about optimism leadership Mirland Development. (Izrus.co.il)

A group of Christian sect led by the famous preacher Herold Camping expects the coming “End of the World” this Saturday May 21 at six o’clock. Camping, which has tens of thousands of followers in the United States, said that the end of the world will begin with a global earthquake, compared to which the April accident in Japan may seem “harmless child’s play.” According to him, all the world’s population will perish in the impending catastrophe. At the same time, “people have not committed sins before the Lord, will go to paradise,” and not become victims of the greatest cataclysm in the history of the planet. Camping followers argue that the end of the world will be “the beginning of the ascent into the kingdom of god”, as predicted in Christian literature. 90-year-old Camp, who wrote for his life for more than 30 okoloreligioznyh tracts, said he got the message about the coming end of the world “during a recent meeting with God”, informs the second channel ITV. (Nashe.orbita.co.il)

One gets the impression that the president and prime minister of Israel, believe that already fulfilled its function in the release of Pollard Yeonatana from U.S. custody – after submitting a formal request in this regard to President Obama, they are no longer returned to this theme. As you know, Yeonatan Pollard is opposed to the idea of ​​his release in exchange for political concessions to Israel in the Arab-Israeli negotiations. However, amid rising in the U.S. campaign of political and social activists, demanding that President Obama’s immediate release of Israeli agent, Pollard asked the president made a formal request for amnesty. In January 2011, under the pressure of the campaign, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially asked the U.S. president to pardon and release of Pollard. However, after that he never recalled the U.S. administration that the answer to his request, he still has not received. Now, preparing for a trip to the U.S., head of the Israeli government does not find time to meet with his wife in an American prison tomyascheosya Israeli agent, Esther Pollard, although filed a petition a week ago. (7kanal.com)

Service IDF to protect the home front holds on May 18, large-scale exercises in northern Israel. Teachings will continue until tomorrow, and during active movement will be observed military vehicles and soldiers. During the exercises will be practiced a scenario of possible fall of missiles in the cities and towns in Israel. In particular, the exercises will be held in Safed, Yesod Mala, Hazor Ha-HaGelilit and some other places. In Safed, “the fall launch” will be recorded twice a day. We recall that a month ago, similar exercises were held in the Southern District. According to army sources, “a constant need to be ready to attack the rear of Israel – is the main lesson of the Second Lebanon War, as well as” Operation Cast Lead. “According to popular belief, the next time the spiral of confrontation with the IDF,” Hezbollah “or Hamas, towns Israeli home front will be the main target of rocket attacks. (cursorinfo.co.il)

The growth rate of the elderly population in Israel is considered one of the highest in the western world. According to the forecast of OECD, in the next 20 years, the rate of aging in our country will increase by 50%. This is with reference to the study by the international organization, said today the economic newspaper TheMarker. However, if the country is ready to provide decent care for the elderly in light of the fact that in the near future, their share will rise sharply? OECD points to the need for an immediate assessment of readiness. As expected, the accelerated aging of the population will have a significant impact on the economy of Israel – especially because the decent (according to accepted standards in the West) for older people cost the state dearly. The Ministry of Health has promised to publish in the coming days a comprehensive plan of activities related to the restructuring of their work in light of the accelerated aging of the population. A study in the last two years in all countries of the OECD, showed that the trend of accelerated aging of the population is observed in almost every one of them. Prior to 2050, according to the forecast, the proportion of 80 year olds will increase by 2.5 times. They will be about 10% of the population of the countries – members of the OECD – to 4% at present. In Israel, as expected in the next 20 years, the proportion of citizens aged 75 and over will increase from the current 4.6 percent – up 6.7%. That is – at 50%. Correspondingly increase and the number of nurses who care for the elderly. Israel now ranks second among the countries – members of the OECD on the number of “metaplim” foreigners. We have migrant workers account for 50% of all “metaplim.” Ahead of Israel on this indicator only Italy. (ZMAN.com)

Swiss Research Institute of IMD competitiveness ranking released 59 countries with developed and developing economies, based on a comparison of countries by more than 300 criteria. Israel retained last year’s 17th position, gaining 81.6 points, 1.3 points higher than a year ago. This is the best indicator of Israel during the existence of rating as a busy place, and to score points. The leaders of the rating in 2011 were Hong Kong and the United States scored the maximum 100 points. Singapore, a leader in the ranking a year ago, fell back to third place with a score of 98.5 points. Sweden rose from the 6th row on the 4th, gaining 94 points. Switzerland, by contrast, lost one position and took fifth place with 92.5 points. Next are Taiwan (92), Canada (90.7), who moved from 15th place to 8th Qatar (90.2), Australia (89.2) and trailing TOP-10 Germany (87.8). In the second ten countries than Israel – Luxembourg, Denmark, Novegiya, the Netherlands, Finland, Malaysia, Austria, China and Great Britain. South Korea ranked 22 th place, Belgium – 23 th, Japan – 26th, France – 29 th, Spain – 35th. Russia has moved up two places, finishing 49th position with 58.3 points, Ukraine remained 57th with 51.45 points. (Newsru.co.il)

Group of financial analysts of the bank, “Hapoalim” reports that the May consumer price index estimated to grow by 0.6%. The reason for this will be an increase in prices for foodstuffs such as coffee, milk and pastries, as well as the seasonal rise in prices of clothing and footwear. Market introduction of summer fruits (peaches, watermelons) and rising prices for gasoline also influence the growth of the CPI. In June, the same source predicts a growth index of only 0.3%. Selling expenses, as well as the latest breakthrough in the seasonal rise in prices for clothing and shoes before the discount will be the main drivers of the rise in the monthly consumer price index. However, the decline in prices for fruits and vegetables and the expected slight decrease in gasoline prices due to global drop in stocks of fuel will lead to a relative index of the balance sheet. In general, the inflation forecast for 2011 is 3.3%. In calculating this term, were taken into account the forecast of world oil prices and other commodities. (Polosa.co.il)

May 30 at the Moscow Marriott Grand Hotel is the second in a row conference dedicated to tourist attraction in Tel Aviv. This event is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism of Israel and the Association of Hotels in Tel Aviv, with the assistance of Tourism Department of the municipality of the city. Invited several hundred tour operators and travel agents from Moscow and other Russian cities, including representatives of companies involved in medical tourism. Before them, Eli Ziv – CEO of the Association of hotels in Tel Aviv, these Gargir – CEO Tourism Association Tel Aviv, as well as several representatives Minturizma Israel and hospitality industries. The conference will be held a seminar on “Treatment in Israel,” in which will be a presentation of several medical centers in the country. As reported by the portal IzRus, the previous event of this size was in Moscow in June last year. (Izrus.co.il)

Transport company “Metropolin” that provides public transportation services in Kfar Saba, commissioned the first in Israel hybrid bus that uses gasoline and electricity as fuel. The first hybrid bus has two engines. It is capable of carrying up to 95 passengers at a time. New technologies reduce the use of gasoline by 30%, air pollution emissions of combustion products is reduced by 50%, informs edition NRG. It is noted that when the hybrid bus picks up speed, it uses only the electric motor. Once the speed exceeds 20 kilometers per hour, is the inclusion of an internal combustion engine. The company’s management “Metropolin” expressed confidence that the hybrid buses will take root in Israel, and their number will steadily grow as the technology develops the use of electricity and liquefied natural gas as an automotive fuel. (Nashe.orbita.co.il)

The famous Danish director Lars Von Trier said he apologizes for his past interviews, during which he said he was a Nazi, and all Jews must be killed. It is reported today, May 19, news agency NRG. Recall Von Trier has made shocking statements about Jews at a press conference on his last film, “Melancholia.” “I am a Nazi, Hitler understand, and I hate Jews” – Lars von Trier said. The statement was uttered with a tinge of humor, but the seriousness of what has been said no one doubted. Organizotory festival in Cannes, the director immediately demanded an apology, and take it back. “We never allow such statements,” – organizers said. Von Trier said he “allowed himself to succumb to provocation,” and apologized. On the question of who and what provoked it, the Danish director refused to answer. As previously reported by the “Cursor”, Von Trier has also said that in his opinion, the Israelis are the “thorn in the ass.” “I have long thought that I was Jewish, and then I met Suzanne Bar (famous Jewish actress, TV presenter and comedian), and I thought, how awful. And then I learned that I was German, and I liked it. What can I do by looking at Suzanne Bar, I would say that I like Hitler, he calls me cute. ” “Of course I am against what happened during the Second World War – then hurried to tell Von Trier. – I am not against Jews, and not against Suzanne Bar. But the Israelis – a thorn in the ass.” Seeing that the journalists are a bit shocked, he added, “how can I get out of this situation? I can not? Well, I’m a Nazi, happy?”. The director added fuel to the fire, when asked if he wanted to create a large scale canvas. “We really like the Nazis scale solutions. If I take the kind of movie I’ll call it the” final solution “(the Jewish question – annotated.” Cursor “) (cursorinfo.co.il)

International Summer Opera Festival in Jerusalem will begin June 2 and ends 12. Nine days a year, which should be, according to the organizers, the most prominent cultural event of the musical season in Israel. You can add that the first of its kind. Opera Festival ancient Jerusalem suit for the first time in its history. The interiors of the opera festival – it’s old town, its streets and zakoulochki, church domes, and thousands of tourists from all over the world. At the festival, the Christian churches of the Old City will be the concert venues. Jerusalem Festival Opera will be quite an Italian name. In addition to Israeli Opera artists involved in it the Arena di Verona Opera, tenor Andrea Bocelli, experts pony, who is, in a program of Rossini, Puccini, and Verdi’s great. Verdi’s opera “Aida” will be played under the walls of the fortress of Masada. Guaranteed monumental spectacle. His own opera, “Jerusalem” will be held under the walls of Jerusalem, at the main venue of the capital “and Brehat-Sultan.” ZMAN.com)