1. AMERICAN REPORT: IRAN WILL NOT PRODUCE BOMB UNTIL 2013.
Head of American intelligence estimates that Iranians have not yet decided to produce nuclear bomb and that it is doubtful if such a decision will be made as long as international pressure is placed on Tehran.
2. PRESIDENT PERES AT GAY COMMUNITY RALLY: murderer hurt us all.
Tens of thousands went to Rabin Square. Education Minister Gideon Saar: Sick evil of homophobia must be fought until it is defeated.
3. REPORT IN EGYPT: TERRORIST CELL PLANNED TO ASSASSINATE ISRAELI AMBASSADOR IN CAIRO.
MA’ARIV
1. President Peres at solidarity rally in Rabin Square:
"ANYONE IS ALLOWED TO BE DIFFERENT AND GAY.
One week after massacre at gay club: Tens of thousands fill Rabin Square in Tel Aviv. .
YEDIOT AHRONOT
1. Al Qaida cell: We monitored Israeli Ambassador.
THE PLAN: TO MURDER THE AMBASSADOR IN EGYPT.
Egyptian newspaper: Detained cell members schemed to flee to Saudi Arabia after the deed.
YISRAEL HAYOM
1. PERES: EVERY PERSON HAS THE RIGHT TO BE DIFFERENT.
Approximately 25,000 people went to Rabin Square last night to attend rally in solidarity with gay movement. Nahal Haredi soldier from Jerusalem arrested on suspicion of posting internet threats against participants.
2. "UNITED JERUSALEM – CAPITAL OF PALESTINE."
Abu Mazen declared during combative speech after election as Fatah leader for an additional term. Minister Katz: This is proof that we have no negotiating partner.
3. THE VACCINE: ONLY AFTER THE WINTER.
Health Ministry buys NIS 20 million worth of options on swine flu vaccines. The problem: Development of vaccine not completed and flu peak expected in November. 50-year-old man who died Friday was fifth flu victim in Israel.
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SUMMARY OF EDITORIALS FROM THE HEBREW PRESS
Yediot Ahronot notes that, "The most popular saying regarding the character, leadership and actions of Ehud Barak is: They don't love him, in the best of cases. In the worst case situation – he is hated." But, the author contends that most of Israel's prime ministers were not loved and that those who were too nice got kicked around. He points out, "Love is usually measured in bed. In politics, a leader is measured by his accomplishments… Love is found in songs. Politics calls for good deeds for the good of the country."
Ma'ariv argues that there will be an economic catastrophe, "when world oil production crests and then begins to fall." The author contends that, "this is the main concern in the world of economics and energy," and adds that, "The State of Israel needs to immediately form a team that will formulate a national program to prepare for the day after oil peaks."
Yisrael Hayom notes a recent survey conducted in high schools by security officials and the Ministry of Education. While the survey attests that motivation to serve in the IDF and its combat units is still high, it also indicated that in the last 15 years, "Tel-Aviv is retreating from the IDF. National religious, followed by kibbutz and moshav youth, and, according to other studies, new immigrants from Russia and Ethiopia, are filling the front lines of those units."
The Jerusalem Post suggests that French president Nicolas Sarkozy, who has requested that Israel release convicted terrorist Salah Hassan Hamouri, imprisoned for admitting to the planning of a large-scale terrorist attack on senior Israeli personages, has a "misguided moral compass. The editor criticizes the Netanyahu administration for studying the request, and asserts that "With all due respect to a friendly government and president, such study is more than this request deserves."
Haaretz elaborates on the findings of a recent survey carried out by the newspaper, which shows that forty-six percent of those polled consider homosexuality a deviation. The editor states that "In view of the prejudices and conservatism in our society, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the Bar Noar gay-lesbian youth center in Tel Aviv last Thursday was particularly significant, especially as it came just days after the shooting in which two young people were murdered and another 15 injured," and hopes that "The important message expressed by Netanyahu at Bar Noar - against hate - should also guide him and political colleagues in their attitude toward other individuals, groups and communities suffering deprivation and discrimination."
[Eitan Haber, Aviv Lavie and Dan Margalit wrote today’s articles in Yediot Ahronot, Ma'ariv and Yisrael Hayom, respectively.]
(Courtesy of Israel GPO)
