Israel domestic news stories.
'59% oppose bill to punish prostitution clients' - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Poll finds that most Israelis against criminal penalties for those paying for sexual services; half think such a law would be ineffective.
Huldai: There will be buses in Tel Aviv on Shabbat - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Deputy Mayor Asaf Zamir says Saturday transportation would provide welcome relief to city's poorer residents.
School violence dropped markedly in 2010-2011 - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Findings based on questionnaires filled out by 24,625 pupils in grades 4 to 11 in the Jewish and Arab state school systems.
3 men charged with using dog in attack against co-workers - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
The 3 men allegedly used a pit bull terrier to perpetrate a violent assault on two men earlier this month.
Former Pardes Katz gang head indicted for extortion - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
TA District Attorney’s Office files indictment against 5 men, including former underworld boss Yitzhak “Heshy” Hadif.
Beinisch hails judges at swearing-in ceremony - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Peres emphasizes need to keep the Supreme Court independent and "healthy."
Eilon to step down from Channel 10 - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
For the better part of two decades, Yaakov Eilon, the top news anchor at Channel 10, has been reading the news.
MKs furious with gov't hindering of Ethiopian aliya - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Instead of speeding up aliya of thousands in dire conditions, “gov't is finding all reasons to slow it down,” MK says.
Storm erupts over public transport on Shabbat - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Lau deeply disappointed by vote; Gal-On appeals to A-G over Transportation Ministry's refusal to consider request.
Justice Rivlin to run for state comptroller - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Supreme Court deputy president to contend against Likud-Kadima pick Judge Yosef Shapira to replace Micha Lindenstrauss in July.
High Court rules 'Tal Law' can't be extended - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
Majority of six justices against three says that the law that defers IDF service for yeshiva students is unconstitutional.
Nine suspects arrested for producing fake alcohol - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
Police suspect Nahariya, Haifa residents of mixing chemical substances, additives and selling substances as vodka and whiskey.
Is administrative detention needed to fight terror? - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
Commentary: The Adnan case won't be the last time prisoners are held for a set period without charge or trial.
Palestinian prisoner ends 66-day hunger strike - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
Khader Adnan agrees to end hunger strike in light of a deal struck between the state and his lawyers.
Khader Adnan agrees to end hunger strike - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
Announcement comes after state says it won't renew Adnan's administrative detention on April 17 if no new evidence presented.
Police raid home with extremist material on Temple Mount - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
The Temple Mount was relatively quiet on Tuesday, despite police preparations for possible clashes between Jewish activists and Muslims at the Aksa Mosque.
TA chief rabbi: Reverse TA Shabbat buses decision - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
Lau deeply disappointed by vote; Gal-On appeals to A-G over Transportation Ministry's refusal to consider request.
Police prepare for possible Temple Mount clashes - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
Jerusalem Police raid J'lem apartment, arrest right-wing activist, seize materials calling on Jews to ascend to Temple Mount.
Edelstein addresses conference on Israel-bashing - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
Disagreements must be tackled with dialogue and not with violence, says Minister Yuli Edelstein.
Study: Blog more therapeutic for teens than diary - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
University of Haifa research shows writing blogs helps youths cope with emotional and social stresses.
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