EARLIER NEWS FROM ISRAEL

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	AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE	TO INDEX

• Tension at opening of Turin book fair honouring Israel
  (AFP)

• Bush extends Syria sanctions
  (AFP)

• Israel marks 60th birthday still not at peace
  (AFP)

• Aide says Bush's Mideast trip a mix of symbolism, substance
  (AFP)

• White House: Time not right for three-way Mideast meeting
  (AFP)

• Arabs in Israel still feel adrift
  (AFP)

• At Least 1 Palestinian Killed, 14 Wounded in Israeli Attack in Gaza
  (AFP)

• Israel mourns fallen soldiers ahead of 60th birthday
  (AFP)

• Israelis fly flags for statehood milestone
  (AFP)

• Israel's population nears 7.3 million
  (AFP)

• PM's future in doubt as Israel turns 60
  (AFP)

• Palestinian security forces have intensified patrols and security checks in the village of Qabatya
  (AFP)

• Palestinian forces clash with gunmen
  (AFP)

	ASSOCIATED PRESS	TO INDEX

• Israel at 60: Proud but facing an uncertain future
  (AP)

• White House: Time not right for three-way Mideast meeting
  (AP)

• On Independence Day, Israel's Arab minority feels caught in middle of Mideast conflict
  (AP)

• Israeli Agent Trains Police In Terrorism Questioning
  (AP)

• Israel's Arab minority ambivalent about Independence Day
  (AP)

• Abbas' Fatah movement wins student elections at Hebron University
  (AP)

• Clashes erupt in Lebanon as Hezbollah stages labor strike
  (AP)

• Doctors: 11 Palestinians wounded in fighting in Gaza
  (AP)

• Sirens Wailing, Israel Comes To A Halt To Mark Memorial Day
  (AP)

• At Least 1 Palestinian Killed, 14 Wounded in Israeli Attack in Gaza
  (AP)

• Hezbollah followers strike in Lebanon
  (AP)

• Horizon Semiconductors Announces Industry's Smallest Form-Factor, Stand-Alone High Definition Multi-Standard Transcoder Reference Platform
  (AP)

• Israel celebrates its 60th anniversary with pride and trepidation
  (AP)

• Report: Assad discussed peace with Israel in phone call with Turkish PM
  (AP)

• Foreign Ministry sending first aid package to Myanmar
  (AP)

	BBC	TO INDEX

• Israel marks its 60th anniversary
  (BBC)

• In pictures: Israel at 60
  (BBC)

• Joy and sorrow as Israel marks 60th
  (BBC)

• Israel 'to compromise for peace'
  (BBC)

• Israel raids Gaza and West Bank
  (BBC)

	CABLE NEWS NETWORK	TO INDEX

• Israel marks 60 years amid hopes, doubts
  (CNN)

• People to know in the Middle East
  (CNN)

• iPhone is coveted in Israel
  (CNN)

• Palestinians battle for stock market success
  (CNN)

	ISRAEL DEFENCE FORCES	TO INDEX

• A Path to Follow
  (IDF)

• A Life Remembered
  (IDF)

• Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers
  (IDF)

	REUTERS	TO INDEX

• Hezbollah piles pressure on Lebanese government
  (Reuters)

• FACTBOX—Fertilizers to mobile TV: Israeli firms to watch
  (Reuters)

• Arabs say racism on rise as Israel turns 60
  (Reuters)

• FEATURE—Global markets are challenge for Israel economy
  (Reuters)

• Gene trawl shows Druze are living "gene sanctuary"
  (Reuters)

• Israeli forces kill militant, woman in Gaza-medics
  (Reuters)

• Despite anti-Semitism, Russia lures back Jews
  (Reuters)

• Bush: Hopeful for Mideast peace deal
  (Reuters)

• Jubilation, with some jitters, as Israel turns 60
  (Reuters)

• Chief UN monitor hopes for clarity on Syria site soon
  (Reuters)

• Israeli holidays mean further movement restrictions for Palestinians
  (Reuters)

• Israel shekel dips vs dollar in holiday trade
  (Reuters)

• Arabs say racism on rise as Israel turns 60
  (Reuters)

• FACTBOX—Lebanon's political crisis in outline
  (Reuters)

• Palestinians see peace deal delay if Olmert quits
  (Reuters)

• Israeli holidays mean further movement restrictions for Palestinians
  (Reuters)

• FACTBOX—Scenarios in Israel PM Olmert's legal troubles
  (Reuters)

• FACTBOX—Investigations affecting Israel PM Olmert
  (Reuters)

• Iran Jewish MP criticises "anti-human" Israel acts
  (Reuters)

• Teva seeks judgment on Astra's Nexium patents
  (Reuters)

• IAEA chief hopes for clarity on Syria facility soon
  (Reuters)

• At Least 1 Palestinian Killed, 14 Wounded in Israeli Attack in Gaza
  (Reuters)

• Palestinians see peace deal delay if Olmert quits
  (Reuters)

	UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL	TO INDEX

• Israel braces for Independence Day attacks
  (UPI)

• Peres 'optimistic' about Israel
  (UPI)

• Lebanon strike turns to violence, gunfire
  (UPI)

• Rumors fly about Olmert's fate
  (UPI)

• Group wants model Refaeli to serve Israel
  (UPI)

	JERUSALEM POST	TO INDEX

• Malaysia's Islamic court allows Muslim convert to return to Buddhism
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Bush extends Syrian economic sanctions for 1 year due to nuclear activity
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Mountaineers take Olympic torch to the top of Everest
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Islamic court makes rare decision to let convert return to Buddhism
  (Jerusalem Post)

• 29 dead in Peru after bus plunges into Andes river
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Aid groups: Embattled Baghdad district faces shortages as fighting widens
  (Jerusalem Post)

• US House Democrats seek support on Iraq funding bill
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Nations bargaining with Iran may deliver new offer this weekend
  (Jerusalem Post)

• One woman lightly injured after car struck by stone near Jaljulya
  (Jerusalem Post)

• 8 cops who died of post-9/11 illness on NYPD memorial
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Morocco shuts down Al-Jazeera North African news show
  (Jerusalem Post)

• White House: Timing not right for 3-way ME meeting during Bush trip
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Report: Turkish president approves amendment enhancing free speech
  (Jerusalem Post)

• US diplomat says 100,000 may have died in cyclone
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Al-Qaida linked militant: Iran supports Sunni fighters in Iraq
  (Jerusalem Post)

• 'There is no nation in the world like the State of Israel'
  (Jerusalem Post)

• 'Details on PM probe to be released'
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Official: No 3-way talks for Bush visit
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Palestinians: IDF kills gunman in Gaza
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Fatah wins key W. Bank student election
  (Jerusalem Post)

• 'Iran's Jews won't mark Yom Ha'atzmaut'
  (Jerusalem Post)

• 'Myanmar death toll may hit 100,000'
  (Jerusalem Post)

• United at 60
  (Jerusalem Post)

• A broom and a flag
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Attention! Join the army to salute Israel
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Haredim attack man hanging Israeli flag
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Nations may deliver Iran new offer by this weekend
  (Jerusalem Post)

• US confirms former Guantanamo prisoner carried out Iraq suicide attack
  (Jerusalem Post)

• UN chief urges Myanmar gov't to allow quick arrival of aid workers
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Fatah wins student elections at Hebron University, once Hamas stronghold
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Two Japanese tourists kidnapped in Yemen, official, tribal leader say
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Blast kills 2 NATO soldiers, 1 civilian in eastern Afghanistan
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Clashes erupt in Lebanon as Hizbullah-led opposition enforces strike
  (Jerusalem Post)

• 6 police killed in clashes, bombing in Afghanistan
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Armenian Orthodox leader urges world to recognize WWI-era killings as genocide
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Two Israelis still among missing in Myanmar
  (Jerusalem Post)

• UK court: Iranian resistance shouldn't be listed as terror group
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Four Palestinians arrested for throwing Molotov cocktails
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Barakei: At least MK Hasson isn't offering the Arabs crematoriums
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Report: Assad discussed peace with Israel in phone call with Turkish PM
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Barak: The fallen are the crown of the country
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Report: Al-Qaida in Iraq leader identified with photograph
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Kids granted free entry to national parks for 3 months
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Man killed, two injured in road accident near Ashkelon
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Man lightly wounded in Ramat Gan shooting
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Olmert: Our existence depends on our willingness to defend ourselves
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Driver jailed for 4 years 5 months for killing motorcyclist
  (Jerusalem Post)

• State ceremony begins at Mount Herzl as nation marks birth
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Palestinians: IDF kills gunman in Gaza
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Fatah wins key W. Bank student election
  (Jerusalem Post)

• 'Iran's Jews won't mark Yom Ha'atzmaut'
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Haredim attack man hanging Israeli flag
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Israel's population stands at 7,282,000
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Two Israelis missing in Myanmar
  (Jerusalem Post)

• PM addresses bereaved families at Mt. Herzl
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Attention! Join the army to salute Israel
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Shekel continues climb
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Oil rises above $122 to record
  (Jerusalem Post)

• Economic independence in 60 years
  (Jerusalem Post)

	HAARETZ	TO INDEX

• Itzik to Arabs: We want peace, but know 'art of war'
  (Haaretz)

• Queen Elizabeth congratulates Peres for Israel's 60th year
  (Haaretz)

• U.S.: Bush won't hold three-way meet during Mideast visit
  (Haaretz)

• Independence Day special / Days of Our Lives: 1948-2008
  (Haaretz)

• Police: Gag order on Olmert probe to be lifted Thursday
  (Haaretz)

• IAEA chief hopes to shed light on alleged Syrian reactor soon
  (Haaretz)

• Happy birthday Israel
  (Haaretz)

• A personal moment
  (Haaretz)

• Faking it
  (Haaretz)

• Here before Israel
  (Haaretz)

• U.S.: Bush won't hold three-way meet during Mideast visit
  (Haaretz)

• Itzik to Arabs: We want peace, but know 'art of war'
  (Haaretz)

• Israel begins celebrating state's 60th anniversary
  (Haaretz)

• World leaders congratulate Peres for Israel's 60th year
  (Haaretz)

• Olmert: Solution to Mideast conflict is not far out of reach
  (Haaretz)

• Palestinians: IAF strikes in Gaza kill 1 militant, wound 13 others
  (Haaretz)

• Jewish-Iranian lawmaker: Israel's behavior is 'anti-human'
  (Haaretz)

• Your guide to Israel's 60th Independence Day celebrations
  (Haaretz)

• IAEA chief hopes to shed light on alleged Syrian reactor soon
  (Haaretz)

• Israel sends aid to Myanmar as cyclone death toll surpasses 22,000
  (Haaretz)

• Peres: I didn't imagine Qassams would be fired from Gaza after pullout
  (Haaretz)

• Israel boosts security in face of Independence Day terror alerts
  (Haaretz)

• Peruvian police arrest two suspected of murdering Israeli tourist
  (Haaretz)

• Obama wins North Carolina primary, Clinton ekes out Indiana victory
  (Haaretz)

• Fox clothing chain, Bar Rafaeli to fight IDF draft-dodgers
  (Haaretz)

	YNET—YEDIOT	TO INDEX

• Iran links US, Britain to explosion in mosque that killed 14
  (Ynet News)

• Malaysia's Islamic court allows Muslim convert to return to Buddhism
  (Ynet News)

• Foreign Ministry says no Israelis among Peru bus accident casualties
  (Ynet News)

• Pakistan tests nuclear-capable cruise missile
  (Ynet News)

• Nations bargaining with Iran may deliver new offer as soon as this weekend
  (Ynet News)

• White House says Olmert important for peace process
  (Ynet News)

• Bus plunges into river in Peru's Andes, killing at least 29
  (Ynet News)

• Bush extends Syria sanctions
  (Ynet News)

• 4 arrested for suspicion of stoning vehicle near Jaljulya
  (Ynet News)

• White House objects to Bush-Olmert-Abbas meeting
  (Ynet News)

• Morocco shuts down Al-Jazeera North African news show
  (Ynet News)

• Aide: Bush to ask OPEC to increase oil production
  (Ynet News)

• Death toll in Amazon ferryboat sinking rises to 41, among worst in decades
  (Ynet News)

• US lawmakers condemn Russia for ties to breakaway territories in Georgia
  (Ynet News)

• Berlusconi has formed new Italy government
  (Ynet News)

• Knesset speaker: We'll never be able to pay off debt to fallen soldiers
  (Ynet News)

• Torch-lighting ceremony commences on Mount Herzl
  (Ynet News)

• Rabbis ask Tamir to prevent participation of 'messianic girl' in Bible Quiz
  (Ynet News)

• 2 NATO soldiers among 10 people killed in Afghanistan attacks
  (Ynet News)

• Stones hurled at Israeli vehicle in Hebron; no injuries reported
  (Ynet News)

• World Bank: Sudan donors pledge $4.8 billion in aid
  (Ynet News)

• Abbas' Fatah movement wins student elections at Hebron University
  (Ynet News)

• 2 Japanese tourists seized in Yemen, tribal leader says
  (Ynet News)

• IAEA chief hopes for clarity on Syria facility soon
  (Ynet News)

• Israeli vehicle stoned near Jaljulya; woman lightly hurt
  (Ynet News)

• French FM congratulates Israel on 60th anniversary
  (Ynet News)

• Clinton loans her campaign $6.4 million, source says
  (Ynet News)

• Qassam lands in open area in southern community; no injuries reported
  (Ynet News)

• 6 police killed in clashes, bombing in Afghanistan
  (Ynet News)

• Bill suggests granting citizenships to Jews killed during War of
  (Ynet News)

• Egyptian human rights groups urge Mubarak to abolish reform-curbing laws
  (Ynet News)

• Myanmar junta keeps international aid effort on hold, denies visas to volunteers
  (Ynet News)

• 6 mortar shells fired from Gaza, no injuries
  (Ynet News)

• IDF confirms airstrike in Gaza
  (Ynet News)

• Islamic Jihad gunman killed in IDF strike in Gaza
  (Ynet News)

• Russia: Medvedev nominates Putin as prime minister
  (Ynet News)

• Hebron: IDF apprehends Palestinian carrying knife
  (Ynet News)

• Olmert says cannot ignore moral abyss between Israel, its enemies
  (Ynet News)

• First international aid reaches Myanmar after cyclone
  (Ynet News)

• Iran Jewish MP criticizes 'anti-human' Israel acts
  (Ynet News)

• Agriculture minister: We won't cease efforts to return kidnapped soldiers
  (Ynet News)

• Jerusalem: Man carrying Israeli flag assaulted by ultra-Orthodox
  (Ynet News)

• Olmert: Our hearts desire peace, not war
  (Ynet News)

• Germany: Interior minister bans organizations denying Holocaust
  (Ynet News)

• UN: Cyclone damage in Myanmar liable to affect rice exports
  (Ynet News)

• Al-Jazeera: Olmert will ask for suspension till end of investigation
  (Ynet News)

• Israel celebrates its 60th anniversary
  (Ynet News)

• Bush extends Syria sanctions
  (Ynet News)

• US: Timing not right for three-way Mideast meeting
  (Ynet News)

• State of Israel turns 60
  (Ynet News)

• Israel celebrates 60, population count 7,282,000
  (Ynet News)

• Israel's Arab minority not celebrating Independence Day
  (Ynet News)

• Truman's battle for Israel's recognition revealed
  (Ynet News)

• Estimate: Gag order on Olmert probe to be partially lifted Thursday
  (Ynet News)

• Peres: Loss of values, worsening internal rift threaten Israel's future
  (Ynet News)

• State of Israel turns 60
  (Ynet News)

• IAEA chief hopes for clarity on Syria facility soon
  (Ynet News)

• World leaders congratulate Israel on its 60th anniversary
  (Ynet News)

• Gaza: Islamic Jihad gunman killed in IDF strike
  (Ynet News)

• Ultra-Orthodox attack man carrying Israeli flag in Jerusalem
  (Ynet News)

• 2 Israelis still missing in Myanmar
  (Ynet News)

• Olmert: Israel owes fallen a debt of honor
  (Ynet News)

• Bereaved father: Druze are equal only in IDF
  (Ynet News)

• Barak: Nothing can destroy Israel
  (Ynet News)

• Hizbullah protesters paralyze Beirut
  (Ynet News)

• Al-Jazeera: Olmert will suspend himself till end of investigation
  (Ynet News)

	ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS (Arutz Sheva)	TO INDEX

• Israeli Delegation to Seek Tourist in Myanmar
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Ashkelon Skydiving Event Thursday Morning
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Citibank Says Israel Can Weather American Recession
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Report: Kurdish Children Treated in Israeli Hospitals
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Ben-Eliezer Urges Speed-Up in Desalination Project
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Bush Strategy: Agreement with Fatah Will Convince Hamas
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Barak's Aides Say He Figures Olmert On His Way Out
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Bush Slaps Syria for Backing Terror, Extends Sanctions
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Bush To Meet with Abbas in Egypt
  (Arutz Sheva)

• N.Y. Times Adds More Details on Silenced Olmert Probe
  (Arutz Sheva)

• 'Friendly' Arab States May Snub Peres Super-Conference
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Olmert Tells Disapora Kids Jerusalem is 'Undivided'
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Thursday is 18th Day of Counting of Omer
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Fatah Narrowly Defeats Hamas in Hebron University Vote
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Morals beat Arab Oil in Truman's Recognition of Israel
  (Arutz Sheva)

• A Year Ago Today
  (Arutz Sheva)

• White House Nixes Three-Way Summit during Bush's Visit
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Train Smashes into Car, None Hurt
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Public Invited to Maoz Esther Thursday
  (Arutz Sheva)

• MK Elon: Olmert Cynically Injected Politics to Speech
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Thousands Ascending to Homesh Thursday
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Terrorists Fire Five Mortar Shells, Miss
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Israel's Relations with EU 'Best Ever'
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Update: Policeman 'Abduction' was Misunderstanding
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Jewish Astronaut Sends Well-Wishes from Space Station
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Police on the Lookout for Drunk Drivers Tonight
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Knesset Speaker Tells Hamas: You Don't Stand a Chance
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Israel Celebrating 60th Birthday
  (Arutz Sheva)

• El-Baradei: We'll Shed 'New Light' on Syrian Facility
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Dozens of Arabs Flying PLO Flags on Judean Road
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Rock Attack in Hevron, Car Damaged
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Car Attacked Near Halhoul
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Gag on Olmert Probe to Be Lifted by Friday
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Ayalon: Etzel, Lechi Part of Israeli Bravery
  (Arutz Sheva)

• MK Says Court Decision 'Opens Back Door' to PA Arabs
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Gaza: Terrorists Hit By IDF Fire
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Woman Lightly Hurt in Rock Attack
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Yaalon: Olmert's Promise of 'Fun' isn't a True Vision
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Law would Give Citizenship to Pre-Statehood Fallen
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Erekat: Olmert Resignation Would Delay Deal by a Year
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Gaza Terror Rocket Explodes Near Kibbutz
  (Arutz Sheva)

• PA Blasts Israel for Jenin Counterterrorist Operation
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Two Israelis Missing in Myanmar
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Current Probe Is Fifth against Olmert
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Olmert: Deep Moral Gap between Israel and Enemies
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Iranian Jewish Leader Boycotts 60th Celebrations
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Muslims Protest Italian Head of State at Israeli Fair
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Shekel-Dollar Rate Moves Up to 3.443
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Gallup Poll: Jewish Voters Prefer Obama over McCain
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Germany's Fischer: PA-Israeli Issue No Longer the Key
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Fourth Air Strike Kills Islamic Jihad Terrorist in Gaza
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Exhibition of Israeli Innovations Open Thursday
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Soldiers Arrest Knife-Wielding Arab in Hevron
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Barak: Israel Erred by Courting Terrorist Barghouti
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Israel National News Launches Independence Day Page
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Hareidi Religious Leaders Ban Flag-Bearing Bamba
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Growing Pressure on Abbas To Halt Talks with Olmert
  (Arutz Sheva)

• IDF Re-Arrests Shechem Terrorist
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Police Save Flag-Waver from Angry Anti-State Protest
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Knesset Panel Gives Final Approval to Lower Bank Fees
  (Arutz Sheva)

• San Francisco Arab Leader Slams Mayor's Israeli Trip
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Israel's Richest Woman: The Rich Donate Because of Me
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Wall St. Journal Op-Ed: Israel America's Closest Ally
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Israeli Firm Installed Call Center for Democrats
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Olmert at Har Herzl: All Israelis Feel Price of War
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Peres at Kotel: Enemies Know We Can Press Trigger
  (Arutz Sheva)

• 11 a.m.--The Sound of Silence
  (Arutz Sheva)

• Update: Olmert Denies Report He Will Suspend Himself
  (Arutz Sheva)

	JEWISH TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY	TO INDEX

• Where have all the young men gone?
  (JTA)

• Jewish poll: Obama just behind Clinton
  (JTA)

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