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IAF kills 2 Hamas men after Israeli dies in mortar attack from Gaza
Strike comes hours after Hamas mortar kills Israeli civilian, wounds 3 soldiers in western Negev. 01:02
Tags: mortar, Israel, Palestinians 
Key witness 'fears Olmert may seek to harm him'
Court okays early testimony from U.S. businessman said to fear retribution from PM. 02:16 Haaretz.com TV
Tags: Ehud Olmert, Israel 
Lebanese army moves into W. Beirut after Hezbollah takeover
At least 11 die in sectarian clashes; gunmen force gov't TV off air; RPG hits home of top Sunni MP Hariri. 17:38
Tags: Hezbollah, Lebanon, Syria 
White House calls on Iran, Syria to halt support for Hezbollah
U.S. says it's 'very troubled' by Hezbollah takeover of Beirut; Rice telephones leaders in region. 21:27
Tags: Hezbollah, Syria, Iran 
ANALYSIS / Olmert probe shows the media really is the message
The media midwifed the affair, kept it from dying and has turned itself into the arena for the coming rounds. 16:34
Tags: Israel, bribery 
Olmert probe stirs resignation calls; Labor: We'll remain in gov't
Rightist rabbis: Probe is punishment for disengagement; Likud MK Sa'ar: Olmert cannot stay PM. 02:18
Tags: police, Ehud Olmert 
Rabbi testifies in support of Hamas-linked imam facing U.S. ban
U.S. authorities look to deport Imam Mohamman Qatanani, who Israel says was a member of Hamas. 22:24
Tags: Hamas, Imam Mohamman Qatanani 
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Hunt for kosher chicken causes headache for Apprentice 'Jewish' contestant 23:53
Tags: Sir Alan Sugar 
Chelsea's Grant becomes first Israeli to win manager of month 00:05
Tags: Barclays Premier League 
BACKGROUND / Olmert financier prefers to avoid the limelight 16:35
Tags: Ehud Olmert, Israel 
Palestinians say one dead in clash with Israelis near Ramallah 19:03
Tags: IDF, Israel, Settlers 
Police evacuate rightists trying to rebuild W. Bank settlement 02:40
Tags: Sa-Nur, Settlers, Israel 
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