On Saturday, July 30, at Sinai, about the gas pipeline supplying gas to Israel, a bomb exploded. This is the third such incident in the pipeline this month and the fifth since early 2011. At present, the pipeline does not supply natural gas to Israel because of the consequences of not abandoned the previous explosions. (Mignews.com)

Yesterday, the Egyptian authorities without explanation again closed Rafah crossing point and did not let on Sinai 450 residents of Gaza. In all probability this was due to aggravation of the situation on the Sinai peninsula – the town of El Arish in the weekend was killed by a police officer and three civilians in an attack by unknown, who have seized a police station. In addition, the substation was dynamited a pipeline through which Egyptian gas to Israel was. The closure of Rafah, dozens of Palestinians were left without medical assistance, for which they were sent to Egypt. In Gaza, believes that Egyptian officials are reinsured, and require the opening of the crossing. (Isra.com)

Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon invited the head of the Palestinian delegation at the talks with Israel on the television or radio duel, “in any format, which selects Erekat.” According to him, “live and uncensored broadcast Erekat will be able to present their claims and allegations, but he’ll have to hear the answers.” Danny Ayalon hastened to “calm down” and Saeb Erekat said Israel would not consider it as the beginning of direct negotiations, against which so clearly favor the Palestinians. “As previously reported by the” Cursor “, Saeb Erekat conducted secret talks with President Shimon Peres of the State. It is well known that Peres and Erekat spoke over a map of Samaria, Judea, and East Jerusalem, trying to find wording for an agreement. Negotiations are conducted with the consent of Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Recall, July 26, it became known that Perez continues to secret negotiations with the PA, trying to achieve agreement and prevent the September vote in the UN General Assembly to proclaim an independent Palestinian state on 1967 borders. “We are so close to an agreement with the Palestinians, as had never been. If you try to quickly come to an agreement and resolve contradictions, September can be a month of hope “- he said. The hint was taken Peres during a press conference for the Arab media on the occasion of Ramadan. When Perez was asked directly about whether he was involved in secret negotiations with the Palestinians, the President replied that he never denied it. “I’m trying to reach an agreement by any means. I do not want to insinuate that because I think that the agreement should not be in the newspapers. There have been attempts to overcome difficulties and take part in them “- said Perez.’s Secret contacts with the Palestinian leadership Perez learned about two months ago. The publication of the newspaper” Maariv “caused a scandal: Peres criticized both right and left deputies. ( cursorinfo.co.il)

In the press leaked the information that “Hezbollah” was able to hide for two days: in the quarter Daahiya in Beirut explosion, which resulted in, among others, was wounded by Samir Kuntar – arch-terrorist who recently exchanged for Elhanan Tennenbaum. Two days ago, information about the explosion in the quarter Daahiya. which is a stronghold of the “Hezbollah” in the Lebanese capital, were leaked to the local newspaper and did not receive wide publicity. But today, the Lebanese press got the information from official sources, confirming a fact of explosion and injury Samir Kuntar. There is no doubt that “Hezbollah” will accuse Israel of involvement in the explosion and try to inflate out of this as a scandal – after all this time, the ICTY has published the names of the leaders of “Hezbollah”, the accused in the murder of former Lebanese prime minister, Rafik al-Hariri “Hezbollah must switch the world’s attention to another direction. (7kanal.com)

Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Benny Ganz spoke about the prospects that Israel will bring Turkey’s formal apology for the deaths of its citizens as a result of the capture of “freedom flotilla” in the past year. Speaking at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on foreign affairs and defense, Ganz said, “it is impossible to ignore the position of Turkey and other Islamic states which share it.” Expressing the official position of the IDF, Ganz made it clear that Israel does not interfere with the military to apologize to Turkey. “The Army does not interfere with the politicians to decide on the issue of apology,” – he said. Recall a few weeks ago, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the normalization of relations with Israel is impossible, while Turkey will not be a formal apology for the deaths of its citizens. July 21, Vice Premier and Minister of Strategic Planning Moshe (Boogie) Ya’alon, told reporters that recently led the Israeli delegation at the talks with Turkey, and that he saw no prospects for reconciliation with the government of Tayyip Recep Erdogan. “I can not reach an agreement as long as Turkey takes its current position. Recalcitrance of the Turkish side can not come to him,” – said Ya’alon. He noted that after the Commission report Palmer (international UN commission investigating the circumstances of last year’s “freedom flotilla”), is responsible for the deaths of Turkish nationals on board, “Mavi Marmara” by the Turkish authorities, he thought that Turkey would reconsider their position, but it is not happened. “Turkey’s position towards Israel has not changed, and it was formed after the” flotilla “, and before her,” – said the minister. “We initially were willing to come to terms with the Turks, but I think we can express our regret at the loss of Turkish citizens, but do not apologize. Because an apology would mean that we take responsibility for what happened,” – Ya’alon explained. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

Police detained 12 members of a protest march that took place in the late evening of July 30. They are suspected of resisting guards, said, “Haaretz”.

The newspaper reminds that the marches were held in 10 cities across Israel, including Haifa, Jerusalem, Kfar Saba, Beer-Sheva, Kiryat Shmona. Only in Tel Aviv took to the streets more than 100 thousand people who require housing solutions and to reduce the tax burden. The central meeting place on the square near the Museum of Tel Aviv. The demonstration was an attempt to block the street Kaplan and Ibn Gvirol. When the police tried to push the roadway marchers, riots broke out, such as those that occurred a week earlier. According to “Haaretz”, the arrests of the demonstrators carried Spetsnaz fighters of Police (YASAM) and Border Protection (magician). Among the detainees – Secretary General of the human rights organization “Doctors – human rights,” Ran Cohen. Demonstrators tried to enter into a dialogue with the police and shouted: “Ha-shoter Adoni, din ata yoter Chauvet” (“Mister policeman, and you stand more”). In turn, police urged the audience to disperse, but the demonstration ended with only about three o’clock in the morning. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

A coalition of Russian organizations – the “Handicap”, “Hazit ha-Kavod” (Movement for a decent future “),” Our Heritage – Democratic Charter “as well as established social conduct Facebook” Housing Problem “and” The Hut on Chicken Legs “- sent Received a statement which said: “We protest occurring in the country” is not cheap populism “and” problem-rich “and the expression of real needs, including the Russian-speaking citizens. We, the Russian-speaking Israelis are doing everything possible in order to succeed in life in Israel. We all want to live in dignity, to keep ourselves and our families. However, in recent years the government has enacted several laws in favor of the elite strata of the population, and to the detriment of workers and middle strata of Israeli society. Doctors, teachers and other professionals with higher education, not to mention those who work in factories and shops, it is almost impossible to maintain himself and his family. Younger students it is difficult to rent a house, without the help of their parents. If there are those flat, you can take – it’s good, but how many immigrants had to buy a property for rent? We are sick of hearing stories about how our economy works wonders, while our old people barely making ends meet, and people with 15-20 years work experience, have retired and poor can not afford housing. We are tired of hearing about the successes and the influx of Immigrants Absorption, seeing our finalizing and served in the country, young people in Canada. We are sick of hearing that all our troubles to blame terrorism and security issues, while laying 10 kilometers of rails is for our government’s most important task daunting. Russian-speaking organizations and individuals support the common people’s protest and will join the public demand adequate housing as a public demonstrations and rallies, and through a separate, Russian shares, which will be held on Wednesday, August 3 at 19:00 at the Knesset. We are fed up with tales of “Russian” politicians (from all parties) about their achievements in the field of absorption, whereas the problems of social housing and civil marriages are for them a much lower priority than the pursuit of the laws of devotion, boycotts and so on. “Given to the editors this statement Rina Shapiro, a spokesman for a feminist organization “Handicap”. On the eve before the demonstrations in several cities from Ashkelon ZMAN.com visitors were asked to inform the citizens of Russian tokbekah, in what place will be a rally. Now I want to take part in activities with the requirement affordable housing have a specific address to which you can call for help: just found on Facebook these communities and join them. On the other hand, those Internet users who think “tent protest” purely political action whose sole purpose – the overthrow of the current government, will lead the discussion on Facebook with their opponents and argue its refusal to accede to the protesters. (ZMAN.com)

All the services of local councils and municipalities on strike Monday in solidarity with the citizens protesting against the unavailability of housing and high cost of living in general. In city halls and local councils will not take visitors to read the documents and answer the phone. The strike on August 1 as “tent rebellion,” and earlier – “Cheese rebellion” – was organized on Facebook. Originally it was a private initiative of individuals. The formal decision to strike was taken last week when the head of the center supported the protest of local authorities, Shlomo Buhbut. According to him, we are talking about the one-day strike of solidarity, and its purpose – to help the strikers to get the government performance and requirements. Buhbut not exclude that in the future could be organized a new strike. In some locations employees hold rallies today in solidarity with social protest. Participation in a strike at your own risk and will take a lot of citizens who are not members of local councils and municipalities. The initiators of the strike on Facebook called on all to gather in Park Hayarkon and arrange a “Hyde Park views,” and discussions on social justice. Threatening employers who can dismiss employees for taking part in the strike, the organizers called the mass is not going to work where there is the risk. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

Apparently, massive protests are beginning to bear fruit. As the economic issue, “Globes,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to establish a special expert commission to explore the possibility of reducing the country’s indirect taxes. The Prime Minister ordered the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Infrastructure to find a way to slow down the growth in fuel prices. On Sunday, July 31, agencies must report on how much more expensive gasoline in August. Presumably, the price of gasoline with an octane number of 95 will increase by 25-30 agorot. MK party “Likud” Ofir Akunis said that “the government listens carefully to the opinions of the middle class. This is not just an apartment.” He also said that a special commission of experts, which will include experts in relevant fields, check their ability to reduce indirect taxes, which will reduce the price. In particular, we are talking about reducing the excise tax that would reduce the price of fuel and electricity. There will also be considered possible to reduce the customs duty, it should slightly reduce the prices of imported goods. In parallel, the commission will check how to ease the plight of working mothers, a large portion of the salaries which now goes to pay for babysitting services and crèches. Meanwhile, in political circles believe that the reduction in indirect taxes will require a reduction in defense spending, and reducing the budget office of the government. (Mignews.com)

Social protests brought the first results: the Government will reduce excise on petrol so that the price of fuel will be frozen. The corresponding agreement was reached between the ministries of finance and infrastructure. Adjusting the price of gasoline had to happen that night, and it was expected that the price of liter of fuel will rise from August 31, agora per liter. If that happened, once again would have been beaten by a record of all time. At the last moment it was decided that the Minister of Finance to sign an order lowering the excise tax on those same 31 agora per liter, which was to increase the price. Thus, the government actually pays for the citizens of the difference between the old and new gasoline prices. Price in Israel will remain frozen for at least a month. The decision of the Treasury of excise duty will be valid until September 1. Excise tax is currently responsible for approximately 40% of the cost of gasoline. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

Binyamin Netanyahu told a government session today that he intends to appoint a ministerial committee which will consider options for addressing the housing problem “in contact with all stakeholders.” He stressed that one should refrain from hasty steps and act balanced. A number of ministers, and especially Eli Yishai, say, on the contrary, what we have to act immediately. Interior Minister insisted on the abolition of price increases for gasoline, which should take place at midnight. The “Likud” consider the weakest part of Shas in the coalition, who fear that the party may try to catch Yishai tremp on social protest and destroy the government. (Isra.com)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the strikers and protesters of Israeli citizens to solve problems without bringing the country to collapse, as happened in Greece. Netanyahu offered to organize a “round table” to discuss their problems and find a balanced solution – these “roundtable” Netanyahu proposes to gather representatives of the strikers and protesters, as well as experts in various socio-economic issues and the ministers of related ministries. The finance minister, Yuval Steinitz, said last week that all the requirements of all dovletvorenie protesters and strikes swept the country requires the spending of 60 billion shekels, or about 1 \ 6 of the total annual budget. “Short-term improvement of socio-economic conditions of the citizens can achieve kotorgo sharp increase in government spending will lead later to an increase in inflation, massive layoffs and a collapse of domestic economic market, as it happened before our eyes in some European countries. I am sure that nobody of the protesters do not want this outcome, “- said Benjamin Netanyahu. (7kanal.com)

Just over two weeks it took the residents of the tent camp on Rothschild Boulevard to the municipality of Tel Aviv – Jaffa decided to endorse the plan under which holders of the so-called “Spare” apartments will divide them into small one-room “cells” in order to rent at lower prices. According to the newspaper “Haaretz”, the mayor of one of the richest cities in the world, Ron Huldai supports the project. Experts claim that the restructuring of this apartment in Tel Aviv will cost its owner in a fairly large sum of not less than five zeros. In this regard, a question naturally arises: Does not solve the later owners of such apartments to compensate for spent money for repairs at the expense of tenants? Meanwhile, city council member Tamar Zandberg (Meretz) said that one of the plan is not enough. From her point of view, the need to move faster, especially with regard to the municipality-owned land and buildings. “This city council will become an increasingly important player in the housing market” – said Sandberg. According to the plan promoted by Huldai, technical department of the municipality chooses residential neighborhoods, where owners of apartments will grant permission for the conversion of “alternate airfields” in the “hostel named monk Berthold Schwarz.” Share permitted only those apartments that have the infrastructure for this. The engineers of the municipality will develop the criteria, one of which is the minimum area of ​​each kvartirok and living conditions (presence of bathroom, kitchens, etc.). Also in the plans of the City Council finding land suitable for construction of so-called “Affordable housing”, and accelerating the implementation of projects in which it is built. It is also expected to complete the search in Tel Aviv, vacant buildings and to consider the possibility of their use and rent. The City Council plans to encourage construction of small apartments. However, “Haaretz” notes that the responsibility for solving the housing problem lies not with local authorities and the government. (ZMAN.com)

The newspaper “Maariv” published an article July 31 Nadav Eyal titled “Bibi and Steinitz – the Martians do not understand life on earth”

What is the current protest? Let’s start with what this protest is not. It is not a “tent” mutiny on Rothschild Boulevard, although the tent in the center of Tel Aviv – his undeniable character. The current protest – this is a consumer boycott against manufacturers of cheese “cottage”, initiated by the religious man from Bnei Brak. The current protest – is swept in time for the country action aimed against the increase in fuel prices. The current protest – it’s full of despair Internet postings of young families, who helplessly try to explain why their earnings do not cover costs. Do you need specifics? Please. The current protest – it’s Noah Elisha and Shimon Dahan, the residents of Kiryat Shmona, which is unable to rent accommodation in the city where they were born, because the rent is too high for them. The current protest – it is a public irritation and anger against the Israeli oligarchs and big business owners who refuse to pay their debt to society while banks continue to give them a generous loans. The current protest – this is a strike of doctors going on 129 days, as our local “Mubarak” to the last moments were confident that we are so drugged apathy, that will not be anything to pay attention. Another fatal mistake. The middle class was brought to boiling point. Now a chain reaction. Why Netanyahu’s press conference and put forward his proposals were his failure? Because the prime minister does not understand the essence of this protest. Worse, he does not understand the language and cultural codes of a generation that grew up in this country. Watching the smiles, winks mutual, pat on the shoulder between Bibi and Caramel Shama, Yuval Steinitz between Gila Gamliel and it was possible to comprehend the chasm that yawned between the Israeli political system and society. The demonstrators – residents of Venus, Bibi and Steinitz came from Mars. You can determine this by the following phrase – we are digital to analog generation of leaders. Years of corruption have undermined the relationship of Israeli political system, with different segments of the population, including the middle class. Some believe that the proposed solutions Netanyahu – empty slogans. Not at all. Many of them had proposed practical implications. The problem is that Bibi was talking to the society in the political language of the 90s. He began the press conference with a long introduction, in which he described all his achievements in the economic field. He noted that a few years ago, he drew attention to the housing problem, presented the ideas he put forward in the past, an analysis of the real estate market, etc. etc. If he understood the cultural codes of the new generation, he would have begun his speech with a simple and concise declaration of intent – that is what I propose, and what it will cost. However, it must be recognized it offers would be rejected in any case. Because they are enclosed base error. Netanyahu does not understand that Israeli society and Israel’s economy needs a new social contract. Israel demands a new socioeconomic package of agreements “New Deal”. Bibi thinks that can be divided into “kottedzhevy” boycott, strike, medical tents and protest. However, all parts of a whole. The solution to this problem can only be comprehensive. Over the years, the middle class realized that the social contract, which he once slipped on a signature that was totally fraudulent. The Israeli economy was supposed to be open and competitive. But it is not. A number of monopolies, oligopolies and cartels control the Israeli economy. They dictate lower wages for skilled labor and unjustifiably high prices of almost everything. At the same time they pay a small salary to the employee and charge him with exorbitant prices for everything – from cars and bank charges – up to baby food. The geographic isolation of Israel, the military situation in which he resides, a relatively small population – have all contributed to the creation of Israel’s economic “matrix”, illusory psevdorynochnoy system. (“Ma’ariv”)

Special group that will negotiate with the protesters layers and develop a plan to resolve the crisis, led by Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz. It is known that the group will include Minister of Social Welfare Moshe Kahlon and Industry and Trade Minister Shalom Simhon. July 29 reported that the Minister of Social Welfare Moshe Kahlon led the popularity ratings of ministers from the Likud. At the last place was the Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz. These resulted in the second channel ITV, with reference to a poll commissioned by the newspaper “Globes”. Respondents were asked to evaluate the work of the ministers of the 10-point scale. Kahlon gained 7.21 points, while Steinitz – only 4.66. Thus, to negotiate with the protesters Netanyahu appointed the person against whom first brought to popular discontent. Recall, this morning it became known that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will appoint an ad hoc group of ministers and experts, which will invite representatives of various agencies and listen to problems and put forward demands. The group of ministers and experts will form and push to the government plan of action to alleviate the economic burden of pressing for Israeli citizens. “Our mission to treat with complete seriousness and responsibility to the allocation of priorities and act to resolve the crisis situation. Israel has a strong economy due to the consistent policy of the government in the economic sector. Our task is to continue to act in the same direction in order to avoid unemployment and bankruptcy, what befell the country Europe “- said Netanyahu. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

The parliamentary faction of the Shas plans to leave the coalition, in solidarity with the protesters. This possibility warn sources in Likud, wrote July 31, “Maariv”. “Shas, which represents including the socially weak segments of the population can not remain in government if protests drag on for a long time,” – said in an interview with one of the senior functionaries of the party. Indirectly, such a possibility and said the chairman of Shas, Eli Yishai, speaking in a live radio station “Kol Israel”. He warned that his “party will not sit idly by if a solution is found the housing problem.” Many observers have interpreted these words as a threat to the collapse of the coalition. Despite the fact that today the main anger is directed at the protesters, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Finance, Shas fears that voters will not forgive them passivity in addressing social problems, says the “Maariv”. Recall that at the end of the week Eli Yishai asked Reuven Rivlin Knesset Speaker to postpone the parliamentary recess until the end of the protests. Later, with the appeal made by opposition leader Tzipi Livni. Note also that this morning’s press service reported that the Likud, the chairman of the coalition Kadima Zeev Elkin offered to join the government for joint action to overcome the social crisis. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

Shas party has completed its historic role in Israeli politics. This statement was made recent deputy from that party Rabbi Chaim Amsalem. According to him, “the party was founded to counter discrimination and has done nothing to put an end to these phenomena. These statements Rabbi Amsalem made after the chairman of Shas, Eli Yishai, said that he would not leave the Netanyahu government. As previously reported by the “Cursor”, in reference to “Maariv”, Shas is preparing to leave the government in solidarity with the rebels. Shas, which represents including the socially weak segments of the population can not remain in government if protests drag on for a long time, ” – said in an interview with one of the senior functionaries of the party. Indirectly, such a possibility and said the chairman of Shas, Eli Yishai, speaking in a live radio station “Kol Israel”. He warned that his “party will not sit idly by if a solution is found the housing problem.” Many observers have interpreted these words as a threat to the collapse of the coalition. Despite the fact that today the main anger is directed at the protesters, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Finance, Shas fears that voters will not forgive them passivity in addressing social problems, says the “Maariv”. However, before a meeting of government, the Interior Minister said that he sees no prerequisites to this protest led to a collapse of the government. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

On Monday, the head of the Bank of Israel Stanley Fischer will give a press conference on the spread to many cities in the country, “protest tent.” As reported by “Aruts 7″ with reference to the source familiar, Fisher warns government against reckless populist steps. The head of the Bank of Israel is convinced that further strengthening the country’s economy is incompatible with populist measures, from which in the long term may hurt the Israeli middle class. During the global economic crisis, we recall, Stanley Fischer, really managed to prevent the collapse of the Israeli economy. As a result of the crisis has affected Fisher policies our country is much less than other developed countries, at least – at the macroeconomic level. As for the long-term effects of the global economic crisis, they put our country in raising food prices. Economists explain this by saying that the world becomes more expensive raw materials. (ZMAN.com)

Chairman of the Immigrant Federation of Trade Unions (“Histadrut”) and Ofer Eyni leaders’ tent revolt “had a Sunday night playoff in trying to work out a common line before the beginning of negotiations with the government. The talks ended without result. Eyni and leaders of social control discussed further protest action and possible solutions to housing problems and problems of high cost of living, which could be presented to the group of ministers and experts formed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate with the protesters. Serious contradictions were found between the “Histadrut” and student associations on the one hand and the leaders’ tent revolt “by the arc. In particular, the leaders of street protest (Daphne Leaf, Yigal Rambam, Regev Kuntas and becoming Shapiro), falling sharply criticized by the prime minister, demanded that the talks were broadcast live and were attended by representatives of the press. So they want to “create a real public debate.” The requirement was met shock and incomprehension on the part of union and student leaders. When all was ready for the press conference, which had intended to work together in a tent camp outside Rothschild in Tel Aviv, the representatives of all the protesters layers, chairman of the student associations Shmuel Itzik learned about the intention of four leaders named a street protest to speak with the requirement listed above through the media. As a result, union representatives and students to participate in a press conference refused. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

Past 11 years, average real wages (gross) in the Israeli market remains unchanged. And in 2011 it will be even 1% -2% lower than average real wage of 2000. This means that, despite the fact that wage increases in NIS, on the welfare of the population that does not affect – because prices are rising at the same pace, and most that is possible to achieve the Israelis – is to maintain the same purchasing power as before, And can not please everyone. On the real wage net things are a little better. Here at least some categories of people could feel that over the past 10 years, it increased slightly. But this applies only to the very poor and very wealthy citizens. In 2003, the reform was initiated to reduce the tax on labor, which continue until 2016 inclusive. Thanks to this reform, net salary has increased over the past 11 years by about 8%, but 60% of citizens do not feel. Salary citizens with very low income actually increased by 6%, the salary of citizens with high incomes – 14%. Those whose gross income is about 8.5 million shekels, to enjoy an increase in salary could not. (Mignews.com)

Chairman of the parliamentary coalition, Zeev Elkin (Likud) proposed by Kadima deputies to join the government “to take part in solving urgent social problems the country and shaping the political line.” The statement was made in response to the opposition leader Tzipi Livni (Kadima) to reduce the parliamentary recess due to the protest actions in Israel. This was the “Cursor” the press service of the Likud. Zeev Elkin expressed sharp criticism of Livni, accusing her of populism. “Tzipi Livni, who is personally responsible for many social problems of Israel, is trying to show off edakii Che Guevara, shouting empty populist slogans. Ms Livni probably forgotten that she was engaged in high government positions, including visited and as minister of construction “- quoted by the press service quoted Elkin. In turn, the newspaper “Haaretz” adding that Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom also called for Kadima to appeal to enter into a coalition. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

Director General, Ministry of Finance Haim Shani, resigned. It is because of disagreements with the Minister Yuval Steinitz on protests taking place in Israel, reported July 31 the second channel ITV. The Ministry of Finance confirmed this information. At the same time here was reminded that there are differences Yuval Steinitz on this issue and the Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, but the latter expressed his full support to the head of the Treasury. Shani Sam, as reported second channel, explained his resignation “a purely professional considerations.” In particular, he does not agree with the “maturing” to solve economic problems, which take the prime minister and finance minister in response to the protests. In economic circles of the Israeli message is accepted by the resignation of director general of the Treasury as a “surprise”, emphasizing professionalism and merit Haim Shani. Recall that, in response to the protests the government announced a program to build affordable housing, and also decided to freeze the council tax rise and gasoline prices. All in all, according to the Treasury, to meet all the requirements of participants in the demonstrations (including doctors) need about 25 billion shekels. According to economists, to find such sums need not diminish, but increase taxes. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

Doctors’ strike has already lasted 134 days. Breakthrough in the negotiations with the Finance Ministry is not planned, especially now that the agency CEO, has resigned. Head of the Medical Union, Leonid Eidelman, continues hunger strike, but the prime minister does not pay attention to this protest. On the morning of July 31 at his residence in Jerusalem, the striking doctors asked President Shimon Peres. President of the Medical Union, Leonid Eidelman told him that doctors are not looking for honor and glory, but the real problem-solving. According to him, public medicine in Israel is in deep crisis, and the current situation can not continue. “We need dramatic change, because the doctors come in with absolutely no operational forces, and not in a position to provide patients with appropriate care – said Adelman president. – Israeli medical need for new personnel. Experienced doctors do not see this perspective and have to leave the country.” In turn, Peres said that the doctors’ strike lasts too long, and urged all parties seriously address the permission of a labor dispute. According to the president, it is a moral involved in the life of the country a generation of people who seek to secure a better future, and to listen to their demands. Leonid Eidelman said portal IzRus, that all public health institutions are now working in emergency mode. “What will happen in the next few days until I can not say the date of the resumption of negotiations with the Finance Ministry has not been established, – the head of the Medical Union. – It is not clear so far and what the mark will continue negotiations because both sides are now conducting an audit of their positions and requirements”. Adelman intends to further continue his hunger strike in a tent outside the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem. “I – the only one who went on hunger strike (July 25), and my health in good order,” – said our source. According to his information, the prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu is known about the situation with doctors, but signs that he would personally intervene in the decision of the labor dispute so far. (Izrus.co.il)

July 31 the Israeli government approved the payment of compensation to the settlers evacuated from Gush Katif and northern Samaria from under the disengagement plan in 2005. Compensation includes all the necessary tools to support evacuees in a fixed place of residence and for their integration into the new environment. This solution should satisfy all the needs of the community were evacuated, owners of private businesses and farmers, the press service of the Office of the Prime Minister. It is an agreement to end claims by settlers. The total amount of the agreement is 300 million shekels. The contract between the parties was reached on the basis of the findings of the government commission to verify the status of evacuees. As a result of the agreement reached in mid-2013, will be disbanded management to work with evacuees, the citizens within the framework of the disengagement plan. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: “This is a great achievement after years of tragedy, which, unfortunately, these people suffered.” (Newsru.co.il)

According to the Interior Ministry, in July to Israel through the Egyptian border has penetrated 1,686 illegal immigrants, with 138 of them – for the last 2 days. The average monthly border crossing about 600 candidates for the refugees, so that performance in July is 2.5 times higher than “normal.” The border fence at Rafah area between Eilat and is not widely established, and it simplifies the task of African descent. However, construction continues, and the refugees, apparently trying to cross the border in time before it is hermetically closed. Tests showed that the new border barriers can not be overcome even well-trained soldiers IDF. (Isra.com)

Allowed to publish information about the arrest of 25 teenagers, including several minors, residing in the village Isauiya in north-eastern part of Jerusalem. According to the General Security Service (Shin Bet) and the Israel Police, who were arrested are suspected of trying to organize lynching of Nir Nachshon, an Israeli Jew who mistakenly drove into an Arab village. The incident occurred in June of this year. Nachshon was saved only through the intervention of the elders of the village, stopped the beating. 17 suspects in an attempt to lynch already appeared in court to determine preventive measures before the end of the investigation. 8 more people will be brought to court soon. Recall that the 27-year-old employee of the company, “Cellcom” Nir Nachshon was driving on June 27 this year in the Maale Adumim settlement, following the satellite navigator GPS, but GPS was wrong direction. Nachshon was in the village Isauiya, located in East Jerusalem. His car was surrounded by a crowd of Arabs, who started throwing stones at cars. They then beat the driver. In early May, were attacked in a similar journalist Anna Rosina and her father. Then the cause of the error also became navigator GPS. The journalist with his father accidentally drove into the East Jerusalem area Siluan. Local residents threw stones at the car and bricks. Israelis were able to get out of the village itself. At the Dung Gate of the Old City they were met by police, one of whom told police that avoids to go into the village, when it occurs disorders. Anna Rosina victim received medical attention. May 22 Jerusalem District police said journalist Anna Rosina on the detention of three suspects in the attack on a vehicle in which there were she and her father. (Newsru.co.il)

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition on Sunday states that the hearing on the appeal of ex-President Moshe Katsav at the verdict and sentence of the District Court of Tel Aviv took place behind closed doors. Thus, the court upheld most Katsav, who wanted to have at least the main sessions were held with open doors. “Without a doubt, it is necessary to protect the privacy of the plaintiff. However, we believe that at this stage, especially after the resolution of the district court to publish a huge amount of material consequences, and may even be to meet at least its major part, with open doors “- wrote a Supreme Court Justice Miriam Naor, Edna Arbel and Salim Jubran, who will consider the appeal Katsav. The hearings will begin on August 10. Judges are asked to pre Katsav lawyers and public prosecutors to express himself in such a way so as not to disclose personal data plaintiffs. “Of course, discussion of certain issues may take place behind closed doors,” – said the judge. July 26 Public Prosecutor’s Office appealed to the Supreme Court a petition for appeal, the former president Moshe Katsav, in private. This request was justified by the desire to preserve the anonymity of plaintiffs who spoke in court, as well as the secrecy certificates. In turn, surrounded by Katsav strongly opposed this form of discussion of the appeal. “It’s time to put an end to secrecy, wrapped in a discussion of this case,” – said the former president’s lawyers. Recall that while police are investigating on suspicion of the former president and his entourage to put pressure on witnesses. Recently, police arrested Kobe Lapid and Dani Vayga – private detectives, who are suspected of, putting pressure on a number of witnesses the main case Katsav, in which he was convicted of rape and sexual harassment. The police suspects that detectives were hired directly Katsav with the help of brothers and sons. Moshe Katsav and his relatives were called in for questioning but were released. In recent weeks, a matter of pressure on witnesses by the department of fraud, who led the covert investigation. The collected evidence and allowed to detain and Vayga Lapid. According to investigators, the central pressure was put on witnesses. Private detectives tried to question them and find out exactly what they were giving testimony in courts and police. Detectives wrote down the words of two witnesses in order to blackmail them later. In some cases, Lapid and Vayg posing as officials, with which they are not. They remain in custody. Pre-trial detention was recently extended for a week. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

Over the next four years the number of Orthodox recruits on alternative military service (“Shirut ehrahi”), will double to 2,400 people. The number of Arabs who voluntarily agree to serve to increase by 1000 and reach 2380. This forecast gives July 31, “Haaretz”. The question of the Orthodox service and the Arabs, emphasizes publication to be discussed at a cabinet meeting. The initiative belongs to the Minister of Science and Technology, Daniel Hershkowitz (Jewish House) and Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz. According to their proposal, young Orthodox Jews aged 22-28 years will be to serve in the departments of Homeland Security, Fire Service, Home Front Command, Ministry of Health, etc. At a government session will be presented to the call distribution list in certain structures. For example, for services in prisons will be sent 40 young ultra-Orthodox, the fire department – 20, in social organization – 780. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

The world famous Big Mac index, which measures the real value of money in one country or another, changed and reworked. It is reported by The Marker. Big Mac Index is as eccentric and even used the publication of a serious economic magazine The Economist. This index determines the purchasing power parity. It is assumed that exchange rates should reflect the value of the basic basket of goods in different countries. As the fast food chain McDonald’s is in most countries around the world were invited to compare not the consumer basket and the cost of bread cutlet with vegetables and ingredients in different countries. So the Big Mac has become a measure of the reality of the local currency against the dollar. Until this year, rates on the Big Mac index and were considered as one parameter. But recently, according to The Marker, the publication has decided to change the method of calculating the index, adding one more parameter – the gross national product per capita. The change in the calculations, as explained The Economist, due to the fact that in poor countries products cheaper because of low labor costs. Under the new system of counting, shekel sold for dollars at a rate of 43% more than its present course. In the calculation of the previous method shekel was sold at a rate of 15% more than its real value. Unreliability became a champion of the Brazilian real, which according to a new index, the Big Mac is sold at 149% higher than actually necessary. Big Mac index is not considered a strong index, because the price of bread cutlet with non-systemic effect, local factors such as cost of meat, which in Israel may be higher than in other countries. (News.israelinfo.ru)