The organizers of the next voyage to the shores of the Gaza Strip announced that the fleet will leave the court in the sea on Tuesday. Initially, it was announced on sailing today, but in the end the organizers decided that this would happen after the press conference which is scheduled for Monday. After the refusal of Turkey to take part in the provocation of “peacekeepers” their ranks have thinned considerably: in the fleet will be attended by 12 vessels, including two cargo ships. U.S. has once again warned the participants that an attempt to break the naval blockade of Gaza is dangerous and provocative adventure, according to state radio station “Voice of Israel.” Recall the day before and the Israeli ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor said that Israel is determined to stop the fleet, not missing a single ship in the water sector. (ZMAN.com)

About fifty activists from around the world will rise in coming days on the Canadian ship “Tahrir”, and go in the direction of the Gaza Strip in the framework of participation in the swim “Freedom Flotilla 2″. It is reported today, June 26, “Haaretz”. “We want that all was peaceful, but we are ready for confrontation with Israeli soldiers,” – said one activist. Their participation in the African-American swim confirmed the well-known author and feminist Alice Walker, author of the novel “The Color Purple.” On Friday, June 24 Israel sent a warning telegram to representatives of States, through which pass the flotilla. In these telegrams official Jerusalem intends to emphasize that “no vessel be allowed to swim to the Gaza Strip.” Israel has emphasized that “Gaza’s isolation mode in accordance with international law because the state of war that Hamas imposed on Israel. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

The Obama administration is increasing pressure on activists, peacekeepers, who are planning to go to break the naval blockade of Gaza. The U.S. side warned to take part in the flotilla that they “will face appropriate actions by the Israeli authorities” and that “members-Americans violate U.S. law.” The U.S. State Department has called attempts to break through the blockade of the Gaza “irresponsible and provocative” and also noted that Israel regularly delivers assistance to residents of Gaza. The United States also recalls that the territory of the Gaza Strip is completely under the control of Hamas, which the U.S. government classified as a terrorist. According to U.S. law, U.S. citizens who will participate in the fleet may be found guilty of assisting an enemy formation, which is punishable by large fines and imprisonment. “Groups who try to break the naval blockade of Gaza, make irresponsible and provocative actions. Israel developed an effective and rapid mechanism for delivery of humanitarian supplies into Gaza, which can be shipped to the port of Ashdod, and then delivered to the sector,” – said in a statement the United States. “We urge all those planning to travel to the shores of Gaza by sea, to take legal action mechanisms,” – said Obama administration. (Mignews.com)

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman departs this morning for an official visit to Croatia and Albania. It is reported by radio station “Galey IDF.” On the purpose of the visit is not reported. It is assumed that Lieberman will meet in these countries with their local counterparts. It also notes that this is the first visit of Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs in Albania for 17 years. After the visit to these countries, Avigdor Lieberman, as part of the same trip, to visit Austria. (ZMAN.com)

On Sunday night, June 26, in the Gaza Strip near the offices of the United Nations (UN) on the eve of an explosion. The members of the ruling Gaza, Hamas terrorist said that the incident no one was hurt. The blast blew a hole in the wall surrounding the building of the UN mission. However, Hamas still do not know against whom they were aimed blast. It is worth noting that in the immediate vicinity of the scene is a mosque. Also, here is the headquarters of the Hamas security forces. The Israeli army, which occasionally strikes on military targets in the Gaza Strip, said that on the day of the explosion did not conduct any activities in the area. Hamas launched an investigation into the incident. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

The representative of the U.S. embassy in Lebanon said that the charges the leader of “Hezbollah” Hassan Nasrallah that allegedly brokered by the U.S. embassy in the country the CIA recruited fighters for the group of spying for Israel, are “empty and unfounded.” “The charges we have said many times we heard of the” Hezbollah “- said a spokesman for the embassy – it seems that Nasrallah is faced with internal problems in their group. We are his people have nothing to do.” Earlier, Nasrallah said that the CIA officer at the U.S. embassy in Lebanon take to work low-level members of the “Hezbollah” in order to recruit them to spy network working for Israel. (Mignews.com)

Secretary General of “Hezbollah” Hassan Nasrallah said in the evening June 24 that the movement has exposed three enemy agents. Two of them were recruited by the CIA. Secretary General did not say who was recruited by third scout. According to Nasrallah, the agents did not occupy such high positions in the “Hezbollah” to their work at the enemy could inflict substantial harm to the military structures of the movement. Nasrallah delivered a speech on television from his hiding place in Beirut, where he was for many years hiding, fearing the elimination of Israel. The head of “Hezbollah” has accused the CIA that it works on the Jewish state. But Israel, Nasrallah said, he failed dismally in attempts to introduce agents to “Hezbollah”, and therefore resorted to the help of the Americans. Nasrallah added that the CIA recruited two agents and worked with them, had a diplomatic cover. (Isra.com)

On the Syrian-Lebanese border are seen caravans of trucks to take out arms and ammunition that “Hezbollah” kept in secret depots in Syria. According to Western experts, which refers to the French edition of Le Figaro, the organization of Sheik Nasrallah seriously fear the fall of the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, and try to take out a maximum of weapons before it happens. For many years, through Syria to Lebanon to supply arms from Iran, including medium-range missiles. “Hezbollah” has decided to take out the arsenal in Lebanon, as in the case of the fall of the Assad regime, the new government may refuse to cooperate with them, and stocks of weapons are unavailable. Western intelligence spotted the movement of convoys of trucks traveling from Syria in the Bekaa Valley. It is assumed that in the first place, “Hezbollah” exports missiles delivered from Iran, such as “Zilzal” and “Fadzhar.” There is also a suspicion that in the hands of “Hezbollah” rockets were M-600, capable of overcoming the distance of 200-250 kilometers. A few days earlier a Lebanese source close to the leadership of “Hezbollah” reported news agency Reuters, which his organization is not going to stand by and watch as the West every day more and more increasing the pressure of trying to overthrow the regime of Syrian leader Bashar Assad. According to him, if necessary, the organization is ready to Nasrallah to distract the fire itself and start a war with Israel. Then removed from the Syrian missiles will fall at an opportune moment. While military experts believe that the chances that “Hezbollah” is a sacrifice for the sake of Lebanon and Assad’s great: “Syria under Bashar al-Assad did not come to the aid of” Hezbollah “in 2006, and” Hezbollah “will not jeopardize its very existence for Assad, and will not risk a full-scale war with Israel. This is, of course, does not exclude the risk of provocation on the part of “Hezbollah” on which she is known to be a master. ” This statement was made by Dr. Joseph Olmert of International Service at American University (Washington).

The world and the Arab press is an emerging consensus: regardless of what he would do and say Assad, the collapse of his regime is inevitable and the only significant question that no one can answer – do not like, and when it happens. The Arab press began to publish the coming doomsday scenario in which inevitably appears in the first roles of Israel. The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar published next prediction, based on “reliable sources of information anonymous”: Assad as a “last resort”, asks for direct military assistance to Iran and “Hezbollah”. Iran immediately attacked by Turkey and the NATO military targets in Turkish territory. “Hezbollah” attacks on Israel. This will be done to prevent the collapse of the Syrian regime, considered the ayatollahs as a pledge of the national security of Iran. From newspaper reports it is not clear why the collapse of the Assad will create a serious security threat as Iran, that he resolved to attack and Turkey, and NATO. Dr. Joseph Olmert of International Service at American University (Washington) writes: “Even if Turkey will decide on military intervention in Syria, which seems increasingly likely, Iran, and not lift a finger. Look at the map enough to realize that Iran is much more vulnerable in case of attack the Turks and NATO, and not vice versa. Moreover, a third of Iran’s population – ethnic Azerbaijanis are very susceptible to Turkish influence. “

In terms of Olmert, a former adviser to the time Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir, all the rumors of a “regional war”, “cataclysm” and “the collapse of world order” come from the Assad is fully conscious of their situation desperate. Olmert summed up as follows the nature of what is happening in Syria, and what needs to happen: “Among the Sunni masses Syria appeals emanating from Tehran, did not enjoy the slightest popular. Quite the contrary – the demonstrators on the streets of Damascus burned the Iranian flag. The masses listened to these leaders as Sunni Sheikh Yusuf al-Karadaui, and encourages them to Sheikh for the overthrow of the Assad regime. El Karadaui – sworn enemy of the West and Iran, but Iran, “Hezbollah” and Alawites in Damascus are at a much higher place in his “liquidation list” “. (Mignews.com)

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday, June 25 again questioned the validity of generally accepted data on the extent of the Holocaust. Opening the international conference on terrorism, initiated by Iran, Ahmadinejad said that the fight against terrorism need to verify the true scale of the events of 11 September 2001 and the Holocaust. “If the black box will open September 11 and the Holocaust, part of the truth will be revealed. But the U.S. does not allow this to happen,” – said Ahmadinejad. According to him, the Holocaust and the terrorist attacks of 2001 are for the U.S. a pretext for persecution of Muslims and at the same time receive a huge economic benefit from the panic in the Middle East. International Conference on Terrorism was opened on Saturday, June 25, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran in Tehran. The conference will be attended by the presidents of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, Tajikistan, and vice-presidents and heads of governments of several other countries. In total, the conference will be representatives from 80 states, as well as representatives from regional and international organizations. In Iran’s view, the surest way to rid the world of terrorism – the withdrawal of foreign troops from the Middle East and to allow local authorities to take control of the security situation. In the past, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has repeatedly questioned the scale of the Holocaust. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

Since the beginning of the week will be a new mechanism of border crossing between Gaza and Egypt at Rafah. According to the Palestinian agency IAAS referring to the head of the ruling cabinet in Gaza Mohammed Azkala, will benefit patients in need of medical treatment abroad, students studying in foreign universities, people with passports of foreign countries and others in Rafah border terminal was opened by the Egyptian authorities 28 May. Entry into Egypt in the visa-free travel was prohibited for men aged 18 to 40 years and another 5,000 persons whose names are listed in the “black list”. Egypt established a ceiling: the country can enter from 300 to 400 people a day. Soon, however, the registration of applicants has been suspended. On Thursday Azkal visited the terminal and noted that the number of people wishing to get in Egypt is growing, but because of restrictions imposed by the Palestinians suffer. He listened to complaints languishing in the terminal Gaza Strip and promised to solve the Egyptian authorities with controversial issues. Azkal also said that the Egyptian authorities are responsible for the Palestinians in Gaza. This is the first such statement by the representatives of Hamas. (ZMAN.com)

On Saturday evening, June 25, Egyptian police shot and killed four Sudanese refugees trying to illegally cross the border of Israel. A source at the Egyptian security services reported that dead bodies were taken to hospital in El Arish in northern Sinai. Establish the identity of the deceased have not yet succeeded. It is also reported that several refugees trying to cross into Israel in the Rafah checkpoint, but a police fled deep into Egyptian territory. According to figures published in last month’s management for the population at the beginning of May 2011 in Israel, there were 72 000 540 immigrants, of whom 16 000 348 – illegal. (Mignews.com)

Israel asked to stop West campaign of pressure on Syrian President Bashar Assad. In Jerusalem, fear that if the Assad regime collapses, all the means at its disposal the weapons of mass destruction in the hands of “Hezbollah” and Hamas. This was reported June 25 the French newspaper “Le Figaro”. According to the newspaper, a request sent to the West, Major-General Aviv Kohavi, head of AMAN, Israeli military intelligence, during his visit to UN headquarters in New York a few weeks ago. Kohavi explained a senior Western diplomat: Israel has no doubt that, having caught the arsenals of the crash Assad regime in Damascus, the terrorist movement will not fail to bring down all the weapons, “the head of the Jewish state.” One French expert on intelligence, told “Le Figaro”, that Israel would prefer to keep as an enemy of the dictator, whom he knows well, than to get some new brutal and merciless enemies. “Le Figaro” notes that in the past two years, Syria has cooperated with Iran in the production of missiles M-600 Class “surface-to-earth” with a range of 250 km. 30 such missiles were secretly flown in 2010 in Lebanon. In recent years, Damascus also began to produce chemical weapons. (Isra.com)

PA President Abu Mazen at the end of this week’s visit to Turkey. Head of Government Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan took the “rais” with open arms and promised to help convince the UN to recognize a Palestinian state. According to Turkish newspaper “Zaman”, Erdogan is planning to persuade the most influential members of the UN that the only way out of the impasse in the so-called peace process – to recognize Palestine with Jerusalem as its capital. Israel’s blockade of Gaza, Erdogan once described as “inhumane.” Additionally, Erdogan urged the international community to support Fatah and Hamas entered into an agreement to restore Palestinian unity. Then work at the prime minister is no end: The U.S. and EU refuse to deal with Hamas until the terrorist movement will not take the demands made by the international Quartet of mediators on the Middle East. The most important of these demands – recognition of Israel. (Isra.com)

Against the background of deteriorating relations between Damascus and Ankara in recent days from Jerusalem warm sound statements about the Turkish policy toward Syria on the one hand and optimistic assessment of the prospects of Israeli-Turkish cooperation on the other side. Dan Meridor, said today that Israel is interested in the restoration of cordial relations with Turkey will do its best to move past the tragedy with the death of Turkish citizens to the “Marmara” in May 2010. Israel immediately after the events expressed his condolences to Turkey, said the minister for intelligence services. Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon was even more frank. Israel, he said, welcomed the policy of the Turkish prime minister in relation to Syria and would be pleased if Turkey will mediate on the issue. He also touched upon the topic of another house, saying that Israel respects the right of Turkey to elect its own line of foreign policy and in particular – to the benefit of intra-Palestinian reconciliation, according to state radio “Voice of Israel.” Another agency, DebkaFile, reports that last week the Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe Ya’alon visited Ankara and secretly meet with Prime Minister Erdogan and Foreign razvedik Fidanom Hakan, who is responsible for coordinating military and intelligence operations in Turkey on the Syrian track. Israeli minister’s visit was the result of an agreement between the U.S. president and prime minister of Turkey, who have agreed to coordinate efforts to build pressure on Bashar Assad. Turkey has agreed to help Israel in this matter – in exchange for the concentration in the hands of the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, which will be held as Hamas.

The Turkish Hurriyet quoted the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, who told Turkish journalists: “Israel will kiss the hands of every Turk, if Ankara could get Hamas to sign a peace treaty.” In other words, Turkey has received the consent of the Israeli leadership, in exchange for the resumption of military and intelligence cooperation, the participation of Hamas in the future of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations – that is, Israel is ready to negotiate peace with the terrorist movement that is trying to destroy the Jewish state. (ZMAN.com)

U.S. State Department spokesman said Victoria Nuland, which has recently been improving relations between Israel and Turkey, which soured after the provocation “of a flotilla of peace,” according to Ynet. The statement reads: Washington hopes to further strengthen ties between the two countries. Recently, Barack Obama twice discussed the Israeli-Turkish relations with the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Nuland said that improving relations associated with an increased amount of missing goods into the Gaza Strip. The State Department opposed the sending of a new “freedom flotilla”. The statement said: break the naval blockade of Gaza – a dangerous provocation, which the organizers of the risk to the health and lives of people. After years of tensions on the verge of breaking, Ankara has set its sights on restoring relations with Israel in the military sphere and in matters of intelligence and security services, the website DEBKA. The site refers to “exclusive military source.” The source said that Vice-Premier and Minister of Strategic Affairs of Israel Moshe Ya’alon, recently met with the head of the Turkish secret service MIT Fidanom Hakan. Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon in a meeting with Turkish journalists this week, said Israel accepts and respects the fact that Turkey is a powerful force in the region, and played in it a great historical role.

Ankara wants to play a role in mediating the Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations and reconciliation in the Palestinian factions, the website with reference to political resources. This information confirms visit to Turkey, Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and the heads of terrorist group Hamas politburo Khaled Mashaal. The expert believes the site: Benjamin Netanyahu and Avigdor Lieberman understands that for the restoration of relations with Turkey will have to pay the recognition of the role of Hamas, and his admission to the negotiating table. This week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wrote a letter to the prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and congratulated him on winning Justice and Development Party at the recent parliamentary elections. The newspaper “Haaretz” reported that Mr. Netanyahu appointed a special representative for secret contacts to restore good relations with Turkey. Special Representative of the United States through intermediaries. This message is confirmed, U.S. and Turkish sources, whereas in the Office of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, refused to comment on the publication. Turkish edition of “Hurriyet”, in turn, reported that, according to Israeli sources, winning, Erdogan will be able to show flexibility toward Israel. Representatives of the Turkish Foreign Ministry, in turn, said that the crisis in Syria, concerned both Jerusalem and Ankara could help bring the two countries. (Newsru.co.il)

French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe appealed to the leaders of Hamas to immediately release the captured Sergeant Gilad Shalit who is being held hostage by Hamas have exactly five years. It is reasonable to assume that Hamas will not listen to his call, Alain Juppe demanded that the terrorists admit to Gilad Shalit leaders “Red Cross”, as required by international law. “France will never forget that Gilad Shalit is also a French citizen – said Juppe. – And we will spare no effort will contribute to his release”. (ZMAN.com)

June 23 from the rostrum of the Presidential Conference in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to tighten the conditions of detention of Palestinian terrorists in prison, deprived of their unfair advantages such as opportunities to pursue higher education, etc. This caused an uproar in the leadership of Hamas. The leaders of the terrorist movement started saying that Netanyahu is trying to “divert public attention from their inability to free Shalit by force and negotiation.” Press secretary of Hamas in Gaza, Sami Abu-Zuhri hastened to declare that the promised Israeli measures – “violation of international law” and urged the international community “to prevent further crimes of the occupation regime.” Recall that Hamas immediately forgets the rules of international law, as soon as it comes to Gilad Shalit. (Isra.com)

The terrorist organization Hamas distributed a video timed to the fifth anniversary of the capture of Gilad Shalit, said today second channel ITV. In the credits that accompany traditional video featuring Ron Arad and Gilad Shalit, and handcuffed Palestinian militants, Hamas vows to captive IDF soldier will not see daylight until, until released by terrorists in prison in Israel. “We will never forget the humiliation of our brothers in Israeli prisons. We will carry out all the promises made to our sisters who are in prisons. Cowardly Zionists, do not you enough of a kidnapped soldier,” – said in the message body. (Nashe.orbita.co.il)

Egyptian court today extended by 15 days of arrest Israeli Ilan Gerfelya that June 12 is in jail on charges of spying for Israel. Gerfel denied any connection with “Mossad”, acknowledging only the fact of his service in the IDF for two years and three months. Egyptian newspaper “Al Ahram” reported that the arrested person allowed to talk on the phone with relatives in the U.S.. The 51-minute conversation Gerfel told his parents that investigators treated him well and cause no harm. (ZMAN.com)

Turkey has invited Hamas politburo head Khaled Mashaal in Ankara to persuade him to agree to the appointment of acting Prime Minister Salam Fayyad Palestinian head of a future Palestinian government, which is involved in the formation of a terrorist movement. PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen), is visiting Turkey, Ankara has agreed with the appointment of Fayyad, and this has led to an invitation Mashaal. Earlier, Hamas categorically rejected the candidacy of Fayyad, putting on the brink of collapse reconciliation between Palestinian factions. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

Only Israel is sending supplies to the enemy. Under the headline of an article in the influential U.S. newspaper Washington Times, commenting on the message that Israel has decided to deliver construction materials to Gaza for the construction of homes and schools. The author, Nelson Marans, writes: “Israel’s decision is unprecedented and generous gesture that has no analogues in world history. No nation has done anything like this.” Marans indicates that Israel is at war with the ruling in Gaza, the Hamas terrorist. During this war, Palestinian terrorists fired on Israeli territory for more than 10 thousand rockets. Marans says: “It is certain that the Allies during the Second World War would not have to supply construction materials in Hamburg, after this most important of the German war effort port leveled by Allied air bombings. Russian, too, would not let in” humanitarian for “food surrounded by the German armies in Stalingrad.” Marans asks a rhetorical question: “Does the world some other nation, except Israel that can authorize the supply of dual-use items – materials that can be used for rebuilding houses, and to strengthen the military capabilities of Hamas? The answer is clear – no! “(mignews.com)

Exactly 5 years ago, on 25 June 2006, Hamas terrorists killed in the area of ​​Kibbutz Kerem Shalom tanker Paul Slutsker of Dimona and the tank commander Lt. Haviva Barak of Arad and Gilad Shalit held hostage and dragged into the Gaza Strip. In June 2006, when Shalit was captured by Islamic militants, the government, we recall, was headed by Ehud Olmert (Kadima), Netanyahu and was chairman of the parliamentary opposition. In recent years – after the government came to power Netanyahu – Staff activists for the release of Gilad Shalit systematically accused the current prime minister that Gilad is still languishing in captivity for the Islamists. Meanwhile, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called 24 June a completely different address, he demanded from the leadership of Hamas immediately release the Israeli tank crew, according to Netherlands Agency NieuwsBank. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called on Hamas to not only the immediate release of Israeli Sgt who is 5 years in captivity by Palestinian militants, but also promised continued UN support to any effort to achieve this goal. UN Secretary-General expressed his confidence that the exchange of Shalit will be resolved soon. The call for Ban Ki-moon also joined the general director of the International Red Cross, he called on Hamas to protect the life of an Israeli soldier and treat him humanely, to once again provide evidence that Shalit is alive, and allow his family to be in contact with his son. (ZMAN.com)

French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivered June 25 letter to parents of Gilad Shalit, meant to their son. The letter was written to mark the fifth anniversary of the finding in Hamas prisoner Gilad. Noam Shalit letter gave the French Ambassador to Israel Christian Bigot, who had come specially for this purpose in a tent protest in Jerusalem, where the parents of Gilad. Noam Shalit told the ambassador that he had received many letters of support from around the world, but none of the members of the Israeli government did not even bother to call. “This proves that the release of Shalit does not head the list of priorities of the government, despite the fact that we need deeds, not words” – Noam Shalit skzal. “This day for me – like all others – his mother said Gilad Aviv. If up to now not found another solution, there remains no alternative but to make a deal to share.” In conclusion, the parents of Gilad Shalit, the French Ambassador delivered a message from Noam President Nicolas Sarkozy. “I now appeal to you personally, because I can not see how you hold thy captors during five years in complete isolation from the world – thus violating all international norms and human. But in spite of Your sufferings in prison, You hold your courage. You are afraid for their lives … It’s an incredible situation where there is no excuse. ” Then Sarkozy says that can not accept the conditions of Gilad in captivity, when he was banned in touch with family and inform them about their health. “Five years – it is infinity for your family, friends and all those people who love you and support in Israel, France and around the world” – says the French president. In a letter to Sarkozy Shalit Hamas demands immediately to prevent Gilad of the Red Cross and return him to freedom. Sarkozy again said that he personally pledged to do everything possible to return Gilad to his family. “France will not leave thee, and cease to act in the interest of your release,” – Sarkozy promised in his personal message to Gilad Shalit. (ZMAN.com)

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom to take difficult decisions on whether there should be an Israeli businessman Michael Cherney to come to London to testify on his claim against the Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, or it may do so by video conference. As the Jerusalem Post, a British court has considered this matter on June 20, but did not reach a final decision. In all likelihood, it will be accepted at the beginning of next month. According to the newspaper, the Black can not come to London, as Spanish authorities are searching for him on suspicion of involvement in the “Russian mafia”. As the Jerusalem Post, businessman fears that the Spanish authorities may request from the UK to arrest him and extradite. Cherney filed a suit in London against his former partner Oleg Deripaska in November 2006. It requires him to admit ownership of the 20% stake in Russian company “Russian Aluminium” (Rusal – the second-largest aluminum producer in the world), or pay him compensation for the value of this package. We are talking about approximately $ 4 billion. In November 2009 the newspaper “Haaretz” argued that because of this lawsuit Deripaska and his aides have launched a massive campaign to discredit the Black in the EU and Israel. Besides the damage to his reputation, they allegedly expected that any Western country to announce an international search of Black, and then he can not appear at the hearing on its lawsuit in a London court. As noted by the same publication, an Israeli businessman, even a presentation of the correspondence participants of this negative PR-campaign, and British judges have adopted them as evidence proving the intent of Mr. Deripaska and his advisers. In 2009, the Spanish initiated a case against Black, checking suspicions that he allegedly was part of some of the Russian criminal group, which in the early ’90s involved money laundering in that country. Madrid then appealed to the Israelis with the request for the extradition of a businessman. However, in May last year, Israel has refused to request the courts of Spain, as the requesting party has not presented any evidence to support claims for the extradition of a businessman based in its request only on assumptions. (Izrus.co.il)

Israeli President Shimon Peres gave an interview to U.S. television channel CNN, which called for a “speedy conclusion of a peace agreement with the Palestinians.” According to him, “the time for peace ends, we need to act fast.” Peres expressed the view that the failure of peace negotiations would jeopardize the future of Israel as a Jewish state with a Jewish demographic majority. As for the prospects of a unilateral declaration to the UN Palestinian state, Peres said that in this way, “the Palestinians can get the declaration of the state, but in reality nothing will change.” “One of recognition is not enough, you need a contract” – the president said. Peres expressed his full confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to him, Netanyahu, “strives for peace.” (ZMAN.com)

Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov hopes that President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych in December to sign an agreement on pension Chernobyl liquidators and war veterans. June 24 Israeli delegation in Kiev, discussed issues of economic cooperation. Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov and a delegation of representatives of ministries of foreign affairs, trade and industry, as well as the Association of Industrialists, participated in the past in Kiev sixth meeting of the intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation. Speaking to reporters Kiev, Misezhnikov said that lifting the visa regime between the two countries in February this year, gave an impressive performance. “After the abolition of visas for tourism between Ukraine and Israel are not just grown, he soared, up 130% already. And this is not the limit. What to say increase flights between the two countries and the fact that since September between Kiev and Eilat, to our famous resort on the Red Sea, will be introduced a direct flight, which will operate twice a week “- said the Minister. Misezhnikov also raised the issue of pension payment to the liquidators of the Chernobyl disaster and war veterans who live in Israel. The Minister hopes that agreement on this issue will be signed during the visit to Israel by the President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych, scheduled for December, which will start paying in 2012. Misezhnikov explained that the relevant agreement was reached during a March visit to Israel, Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov. (Izrus.co.il)

Discussion in the Knesset, the topic of Jews fleeing the Nazis and not having the status of the Holocaust, turned to the debate on elderly immigrants from the former USSR, who upon retirement are on the verge of poverty. Germany is helping those who are not helping Israel? June 23 of the Knesset Committee on Aliyah and Absorption devoted its meeting the problems of 200 000 refugees who were able during the Second World War the Nazis leave the occupied territories. Basically we are talking about immigrants from the former Soviet Union, which are not considered victims of the Holocaust and do not have rights to receive additional medical and psychological care. Committee Chairman Danny Danon MP (“Likud”), said at the meeting that even Germany recognizes the rights of refugees, while Israel refuses to grant them the status and privileges. In the meantime, these people slip into poverty. The debate, attended by several Russian-speaking deputies and representatives of public organizations, soon grew into a discussion of other problems. In particular, Abraham Sharnopolsky – deputy head of the movement “For the worthy future” (“Hazit ha-Kavod”), defending the rights of pensioners, immigrants, said that in the very critical situation were those who immigrated to the age of 40 years. They have not managed to collect enough retirement rights and because of this, forced to live in poverty. Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption, Dr. Ze’ev Khanin supported this view and has warned that hundreds of thousands of immigrants, members of this group, “a ticking time bomb.” Without urgent action, it will explode in coming years. Commenting on the issue, MP Marina Solodkin (“Kadima”) called for mass demonstrations in support of refugees and Holocaust survivors, demanding that the government immediately invest in the construction of public housing. Deputy Leah Shemtov (NDI), in turn, encouraged the Ministry of Finance to immediately solve the problem with the transfer of funds to the Fund by Holocaust survivors. According to her, many older citizens of this population may be without a roof over your head, because the contract for assistance in renting housing is about to expire. (Izrus.co.il)

On Sunday June 26th will be a meeting of the joint commission on price – on the basis of the Ministry of National Infrastructures and the Ministry of Finance. Dr. Uzi Landau (NDI), preface the meeting, said that the approved proposals, which are developed by experts led by his agency. In particular, it is recommended to declare the product gas, subject to supervision, in other words, to introduce state control over natural gas prices. In Israel, there is a law on control of prices of goods and services, which allows you to adjust pricing at different levels of annual income statements and quarterly reports on prices – up to the requirement to account for every price increase. In addition, the Act provides as a necessary measure direct government interference in the process of pricing the Ministry of National Infrastructure has a case of natural gas to resort to the first level of supervision, that is to limit reporting of income and prices. If necessary, you can go to the next stage of control. According to Dr. Landau, on the one hand, it is necessary to ensure fair, free competition in the gas market, which excludes the appearance of monopolies on the other, leaving behind the government right to intervene, if inadequate gas prices will lead to a rise in price of electricity. “We will provide the energy economy of Israel’s natural gas at affordable prices, so as to protect the interests of the consumer!” – Minister of National Infrastructure Dr. Uzi Landau. (Cursorinfo.co.il)

The Knesset Committee on Legislation will hold a vote on two bills designed to limit the funding of non-Israeli organizations from abroad. The first bill presented to the deputy Ophir Akunisom (Likud). It is an amendment to the law on nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including human rights, and proposes to limit donations to the “political” NGOs in the sum of 20 thousand dollars a year. The bill defines NGOs as political influence on politics and security of the State of Israel or diplomatic activities. The bill prohibits NGOs from receiving funding from governments or international bodies like the UN or the EU. The second bill, filed by deputy Faina Kirschenbaum (NDI), the same goal, but from the tax. Instead of limiting the amount of funds authorized by organizations designated as “political” NGOs, to repeal the tax-exempt status of donations from foreign organizations. If the bill is passed, all funds received by NGOs or international organizations and international agencies will be subject to a 45 percent tax. (ZMAN.com)

The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency reported that with the aeronautical authorities of Israel entered into a definitive agreement to start regular air route to Omsk – Tel-Aviv. As noted on the official site of agency, an agreement was reached in which the frequency of passenger flights will be twice a week since the fall of this year. Earlier, residents of this Russian city was forced to travel to Israel in transit through Moscow. According to the Federal Air Transport Agency direct communication with Israel, established in eight cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Perm, Samara, Rostov-on-Don and Krasnodar. Omsk will be the ninth city in the list, and to turn more of Sochi, Nizhny Novgorod, Chelyabinsk and Krasnoyarsk. (Izrus.co.il)

Israeli grocery stores “Kimat hinam” has recorded a 40% consumption of dairy products. The sharp decline was a result of boycott by many Israelis, dairy products and, above all, granulated cottage cheese “Cottage.” (Cursorinfo.co.il)

“Without the Russian language today in the hospitality industry can not” – says the director of Tel Aviv Isrotel Tower Hotel Miki Poleg, who recently returned from Moscow. A third of staff at his hotel – immigrants. Director of the Tel Aviv Isrotel Tower Hotel Miki Poleg very pleased with his first visit to the Russian capital. “We arrived in Moscow with the presentation of the hotel and leisure in Tel Aviv in early June. In the middle of the month we have visited travel agents from Russia, with whom we met there. Russians do not lose time,” – said Poleg portal IzRus. “I’m ready to begin learning the Russian language as the only problem for me was the personal contact with the Russians. However, due to our common desire to establish a dialogue as soon as possible and the efforts of the host country, we have overcome this difficulty. But after the trip, I think I need conversational Russian, “- noted the director of the hotel. He stressed that Russia Isrotel chain is already well known as a brand, and travel agents pleased to cooperate with her. “People who have worked with us before, lead others – travel agents led up to us to their colleagues from other regions and recommended transferring our contacts. The guests from Russia, appreciate the quality and high service level, but we have something to offer the discerning tourist to Russia: we have excellent climate, beautiful city, nice staff. We attract many more, important – to be kept abreast and constantly work hard to meet the needs of tourists in a good rest and comfort, “- said Poleg. He noted that in his hotel for tourists from the CIS is thought a special service: at any time they find a Russian-speaking employee at the front desk or in any hotel service. All advertising and reference the hotel are translated into Russian. Mickey Poleg said that “Russian” immigrants working at his hotel, “are very effective and productive work, we are about one third of staff. Now Russian – the language to work in our hotel,” – he said. (Izrus.co.il)

In the regional cardiology center in Nizhny Novgorod held a scientific-practical conference “Surgical treatment of mitral valve insufficiency ischemic” dedicated to 25th anniversary of the clinic. The conference was broadcast online and coronary bypass surgery correction of mitral insufficiency. Online operation was carried out in Israeli surgeons cardiac hospital in Nizhny Novgorod. (ZMAN.com)