The Jerusalem Post: Wednesday August 8, 2012 Av 20, 5772

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Hezbollah smuggles 20 kg. high-grade explosives into Israel Court charges eight Israeli-Arab residents of Nazareth, Ghajar for helping transfer explosives; Shin Bet official says foiled operation would have needed Nasrallah's approval, adds: This is just the tip of the iceberg.   Abbas: Liberman is 'killing the peace process' PA president responds to FM's condemnation, renews threat to take statehood bid to UN General Assembly. Livni: Israel should not be issue in US elections Former Kadima head tells CNN Israel is being "sold to the ultra-Orthodox," slams Likud for giving them religious monopoly. Egypt bombs 20 suspected terrorists in Sinai Airstrikes in Sheikh Zouaid follow skirmishes in el-Arish, Rafah; Amos Gilad: Egypt is acting to exert control over Sinai. Turkey issues 'frank, friendly' warning to Iran As bilateral relationship strains, Turkish FM tells Iranian counterpart not to blame Ankara for ongoing violence in Syria. Russian general denies report of his death in Syria Kuzheyev appears in public, agency reports; Tehran: Some kidnapped nationals in Syria are retired Revolutionary Guards. JPOST ON THE WEB How should Israel react to Hezbollah terror attempts from the North? ANALYSIS & FEATURES IDF believed to be using armed UAVs A rabbi, a priest and an imam walk into a bar... Wallenberg fate still a mystery at centennial Analysis: Morsy, Hamas and the short-lived honeymoon MORE HEADLINES 'Palestinian homes in IDF fire zones face demolition' Israel to revamp intel-gathering process in Sinai King Abdullah: Assad may seek Alawite enclave Hamas, Fatah squabble in aftermath of Sinai attack Kara: Israel helping Syria refugees in ‘hidden ways’ Over 80 Druse students return to Golan from Syria MKs blame gov't for Israel’s 'failure' at Olympics Social protester indicted for pepper-spraying cop OPINION 1 2 3 Egypt’s challenge JPOST EDITORIAL   Dealing with Iran at the 11th hour LOUIS RENE BERES AND JOHN...   On My Mind: Tehran’s global diplomacy KENNETH BANDLER   HEALTH & SCIENCE Neighbor, doctors save toddler crushed by shutter 18- month-old boy almost crushed to death by motorized window shutter in a Mizkeret Batya. Safety group decries 'preventable deaths' National children’s safety center chief calls on parents to be more alert; 19 preventable accidents occur since start of summer. New benefits for medical students in Negev NIS 2.5 million program to encourage medical students, interns to work in the periphery will go into effect this fall. WEATHER Tel Aviv - Yafo 26 ° | 33 ° Toronto 18 ° | 30 ° New York 22 ° | 30 ° PREMIUM ZONE How US lib-dems should view presidential candidates By ALAN M. DERSHOWITZ A response to Joel Pollak for Liberal Democrat voters who support Israel. Secular lessons from a 7-year-old religious folly By EVELYN GORDON Minorities can’t stop any change the majority decides is worth setting aside its differences for.  by Taboola From Our Partners  'Supermodel' Kate Upton Pulled One Over on Haters Using Social Media | The StirFrom CafeMom    15 Outrageous Celebrity Bikinis (Fun In The Sun Or Scariest Thing Under The Sun?)From Styleblazer    Hotel Fake-Out Photos : Top Hotels : Travel ChannelFrom Travel Channel    Spotting the Symptoms of DepressionFrom HealthiNation    How Far Should You Go on the First Date?From iVillage    Tel Aviv SlideshowFrom Travel Channel    Chobani Yogurt's Success Starts Where a Giant Left OffFrom Entrepreneur  8 Menopause Myths -- BustedFrom iVillage JEWISH WORLD Family of dead haredi exhumes body, moves grave Family of man who died 8 years ago complain people buried nearby not religious enough, allowed to move body. Expert slams study for playing down anti-Semitism Norweigan study fails to use EU definition of anti-Semitism, Dr. Manfred Gerstenfeld says. Getting chai on ‘Weeds’ Jenji Kohan, creator of popular Showtime series has been integrating Jewish themes into show since its beginning. Promotional ContentAdvertisment Israel’s poorest children are just like regular kids  As parents, we all understand how the summer vacation can be a long and frustrating one if our children aren’t kept occupied. Camp—whether day or sleep-away—often provides the best solution fo... JPOST COMMUNITY Most viewed  Twitter  Facebook 1 Iran reaffirms 'unbreakable' alliance with Syria 2 The Sinai attack: Blow by blow 3 Egypt bombs 20 suspected terrorists in Sinai 4 'Egypt moves to seal off Gaza smuggling tunnels' 5 Israel considers more Egyptian troops in Sinai JPOST BLOGS Oslo Why Iran Should Get the Bomb: the argument “For” Defending Sheldon Adelson's Support for Mitt Romney Fasten Your Seat Belt: Diplomacy’s Believe it Or Not Mitt Romney, Cultural Warrior Other reasons to cheer the Jewish State Iran, Romney and reality Romney is a welcome visitor Tisha B'Av: Why we fast 123 More in JPost Blogs It took a tragedy The Jewish Columbus The spring of creation Fascism with a Human Face LIFESTYLE Family Matters: I will survive How to make the most out of your family visits, while keeping everyone happy. Wine Talk: A touch of glass Nowadays, there are drinking vessels designed for every style of wine and every grape variety. In Season: Jewels on Summer Grapes are this season’s easiest dessert – but see what happens when you add them to meat or fish NATIONAL NEWS Ashdod man ‘lured girls with fake modeling agency’ 29-year-old man charged with luring underage girls into sexual acts, including one count of rape. TA City Council says no to Arabic logo Council votes against move proposed by Mashrawi to add Arabic to city's logo; Mayor responds: "No reason to add the writing." Police arrest 2 youths over armed robbery, shooting Ramle youths accused of holding up kiosk at night, shooting owner's 15-year-old son who resisted. Promotional ContentAdvertisment DENTAL TOURISM TO ISRAEL  Dental implants are improving people's lives. They provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look, function, and feel like natural teeth. People who have lost teeth regain the ability t... ENVIRONMENT & TECHNOLOGY 'Reduced solar tariffs can save consumers billions' Consumers will benefit from lower equipment costs, says utility authority; renewable energy experts demand further assessment. Herzliya defends plan to build Zvulun promenade Environmentalists call for assessment by outside body, say ‘city cannot be the one giving itself permission to build.’ Ice cream factory ammonia endangers passersby Ammonia from Acre's Unilever Strauss plant poses too much of a risk to those inside Azrieli mall, ministry determines. SPORTS Windsurfer Korzits blows off the podium Nightmarish 9th in decisive medal race leaves last Israeli hope with 6th-place finish. Bolt makes us marvel at the joy of the unbelievable Allon Sinai's London Diary: You can’t help but smile at the sight of Usain Bolt running. Well, at least I can’t. Big-wigs attend event in memory of Munich 11 Ceremony features candle lighting in memory of 11 Israeli coaches, athletes murdered at Games in Germa