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Jewish refugees want ‘justice’ like Palestinians, some say it’s a ploy – USA Today

12 Oct 2012 Decades have passed since the Israeli-Arab wars, but the refugees displaced by the conflicts continue to stir debate in a divided Arab world. read more »

Outgoing leader says Hamas has failed in efforts to ‘combine resistance and governance’ – Times of Israel

12 Oct 2012 „Islamists must admit that ruling is more difficult than they imagined,” says Khaled Mashaal in a rare moment of candor read more »

One in six US Jews seeks expression outside of shul – JTA, USA

12 Oct 2012 Some one million American Jews – or one in six – are actively seeking Jewish expression and engagement outside of synagogue life, according to a new study. read more »

Iran: ‘All the Jews there live in fear that their telephones are tapped’ – Israel Hayom

12 Oct 2012 Iranian Jews view Iran as their home, and they can practice their religion freely, but there is suspicion and fear too, since Big Brother is always watching. read more »

As Knesset elections loom, Likud holds significant lead, poll finds

12 Oct 2012 An Israel Hayom public opinion poll, ahead of the upcoming early elections, indicated Friday that the Likud party holds a significant advantage. According to the poll, if the election were held today, Likud would win 29 Knesset seats, making it the largest party and its chairman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the likely head of government. read more »