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Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon visited people still hospitalized in Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer after they were wounded in Operation Cast Lead. During his visit, Ayalon said that a government policy necessitating a response to every rocket firing at Israel is needed.In response to the Grad missile fired at Netivot on Thursday, Ayalon said, "The government policy must be, above and beyond al else, that a harsh response be issued in response to every attack, that the price tag ... |
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Beytenu Member of Knesset Moshe Matalon expressed opposition a bill by Member of Knesset Shelly Yechimovich on Sunday to allow people to ride motorcycles without wearing helmets in city limits. MK Matalon called it irresponsible and said that it would lead to "generations of weeping". He suggested that the bill's supporters take a tour of hospitals to see the number of people recovering from injuries suffered when riding without ... |
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In an interview with Channel 10 television, MK Orly Levi reflected on her first year as a Member of Knesset and the challenge of striking the right work/family balance, especially as a woman and mother. "This year's hardest moment," reflected MK Levi, "was when my daughter told me that I cared more about work than her. I aim to give my all both to my work and my family. I look forward to the Shabbat to really catch up with my kids. There's no television, ... |
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The arrest warrant issued against former foreign minister Tzipi Livni in a British court "makes a mockery of universal jurisdiction," Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon said Tuesday.Ayalon urged the British government to address the loophole in the legal system making the warrants possible."I don't see how Israelis and other officials can continue to visit the UK if this troublesome situation continues," the deputy foreign minister said."There could be a big ... |
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The ministerial committee for legislation approved a proposal by Beytenu MK Alex Miller that would prohibit the employment of junior and senior high school students during school hours.According to Mr. Miller's bill, a student's employer would have to receive confirmation of class hours before hiring. Mr. Miller is very pleased that the legislation is going ahead. "It is important to place the resonsibility on to the potential employer and to let teenagers know ... |
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Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov said that despite the cabinet's decision to temporarily freeze settlement construction, his ministry would continue to develop tourist sites in the West Bank.Speaking at an event in Holon, Misezhnikov said that the Tourism Ministry was focused on three central sites: The Herodium in Gush Etzion, Qasr al Yahud in Ma'ale Adumim and the stalactite cave in Ariel."The decision to freeze construction in the West Bank represents a diplomatic achievement ... |
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The Tourism Ministry will invest an additional NIS 15 million in developing Jerusalem tourism infrastructure in 2010 and promoting tourism events."This is in line with the new work plan presented by the tourism minister which positions Israel as the Holy Land with Jerusalem at its center," the ministry said in an announcement on Wednesday.In addition, the ministry will encourage tourism by raising awareness of various tourist events and festivals taking place in ... |
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