Israel Political Brief February 16, 2013: Jerusalem ice-cream parlor becomes hot property after being frozen out by Bibi

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Jerusalem ice-cream parlor becomes hot property after being frozen out by Bibi

Source: Haaretz, 2-16-13

On Thursday Netanyahu canceled a state-financed contract worth up to NIS 10,000 for annual ice cream purchases from Glida Metudela for his official residence….READ MORE

Israel Brief February 14, 2013: Talmud-Era Sage Yonatan Ben Uziel’s Tomb Defaced Near Tzfat

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Talmud-Era Sage’s Tomb Defaced Near Tzfat

Source: Arutz Sheva, 2-16-13

Unidentified vandals caused damage to the tomb of Talmudic sage Yonatan Ben Uziel Saturday. The tomb is located near Amuka, in the vicinity of Tzfat, in the Upper Galilee….READ MORE

Israel Political Brief February 16, 2013: Ahead of US President Barack Obama’s visit, Senator Marco Rubio heads to Israel

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Ahead of Obama visit, Marco Rubio heads to Israel

Source: CBS News, 2-16-13

As President Obama prepares for his first trip to Israel since assuming office, the man some hope will succeed him leaves Saturday for his own visit to the Jewish state….READ MORE