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Former president Ezer Weizman dies at age 80
The former air force commander helped bring about peace treaty with Egypt; was president from 1993-2000. 23:02

Chief rabbis declare they oppose disengagement plan
But the two insist soldiers obey orders to evacuate settlements. Rabbi Metzger: 'The law binds us all.' 00:03

Palestinians find weapons-smuggling tunnel in Rafah
Police conclude three Palestinians arrested in separate incident were not en route to carry out terror attack. 22:19

Syria joins United Nations treaty against terror funding
Under the treaty funding terrorism is a criminal offence; assets allocated for terrorist acts must be confiscated. 21:13

PA demands control of border crossings during pullout
Dahlan: Coordinated evacuation will only take place if call is met; Abbas names three new security chiefs. 17:08

Former president Ezer Weizman passed away on Sunday at his home in Caesarea. (Archive)

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Unidentified arsonists set fire to gay and lesbian bar in Jerusalem 21:10

Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon to be completed by Monday 14:21


	Tunnel Wars
	Strange actions have led to Israel's continued failure in its underground battles.


	The late, late show
	At the Ponevezh Yeshiva, sitting at midnight with a book is a great pleasure.

Disengagement Watch

Gaza diaries / Looking for signs of redemption

The Passover holiday is being greeted in Gush Katif with fear and trembling.

Make Your Point

Settlers' homes: Should Israel raze them or leave them?

Diplomacy


	Mass for new pope

New pope to be inaugurated in Rome

Some half a million pilgrims and dignitaries are expected to attend the Vatican's mass.


UK educators ban Israeli universities


Sharon aide: Pullout to be postponed


IDF removing office equipment in Gaza

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Defense


	Syrian pullout

Syria to complete Lebanon pullout Sunday

Top officials' tipoff reveals Syria's troops will leave Lebanon earlier than announced.


Police nab 3 terrorists near Ra'anana


Abbas names new security chiefs


U.S. detains 6 on helicopter downing

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Opinion


	Unhappy Pesach

Poverty is their routine existence

There is no doubt that many are in need of the food, particularly the elderly.


Seven comments on the situation


Time for Zionism to grow up


The same old tune

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Arts & Leisure


	Natural high

Psychiatrist to patients: Heal thyself

A French psychiatrist believes he has found an alternative to pills as well as talk therapy.


Good music, good timing


Dining Out / Classic working class


'We will be here for a long time'

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Business


	Bezeq tender

Azrieli group may be forced out of Bezeq tender

Companies Authority's decision not to extend the deadline for bids may leave group out of the bid.


Minister plans to oust IEC chairman


Taking Stock / Good and bad news


Our Nissan beats their Nissan

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National


	Pesach seder

IDF hosts 'lone soldiers' for Pesach seder meal

Some 350 soldiers without families in Israel gathered in a Tel Aviv hotel to mark the holiday's first night.


Drunk driver hits, kills police volunteer


State gets 'beautiful gift' from donor


Court rules in 'disputed baby' case

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Jewish World


	Spring cleaning

Hanging the lettuce out to dry, for Pesach

The list of purification customs and kosher-for-Passover products seems to grow each year.


Jewish GIs in Iraq get Pesach food


Chief rabbi to sell state's Chametz


AIPAC sacks two over spy scandal

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	Soccer State Cup

Lucky last minute sees Mac. TA to semifinals

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Ashkelon sinks Nahariya at the buzzer


Baseball / J'lem edges past Ra'anana


Softball / Magic Homes bags first win

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