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09TELAVIV1739
2009-08-06 10:11:00
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Embassy Tel Aviv
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ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION

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TAGS: OPRC KMDR IS

SUBJECT: ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION

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cannot replace a political solution with the Palestinians.

The Jerusalem Post reported that yesterday the security
establishment had Qsome scathing criticismQ for the United Nations
Relief and Works Agency after the IDF claimed that three ambulances
transferred to the organization three weeks ago were seized by
Hamas.

Leading media reported that yesterday the Aish HaTorah Yeshiva
installed a model of the Second Jewish Temple on the roof its
building opposite the Western Wall.

HaQaretz reported that the State Department is keeping a low profile
on the detention by Iran of three young Americans who crossed the
border from Iraq into Iran. The newspaper said that IranQs claim
that one of them is a QZionist extremistQ is probably due to a
mistaken identification. Yediot claims that the State Department
sharply criticized Iran on this issue.

Makor Rishon-Hatzofe and Israel Radio reported on the visit of an
AIPAC-sponsored congressional delegation, whose aim is to bring
Congress members closer to Israel and its values.

The Jerusalem Post reported that, for the first time, an Israeli
business delegation visited Indonesia, the worldQs largest Muslim
country, to forge closer ties between the two countries.

Leading media quoted Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer as
saying yesterday that he central bank cannot beat the market and
that it will not continue to buy foreign currency forever.

The Jerusalem Post quoted Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz as saying
yesterday that Israel may gain admission to the OECD early next
year.

The Jerusalem Post reported that this week, an Israel Air Force team
won the Air Mobility RODEO 2009 competition in the U.S., taking home
the Col. Joe M. Jackson Trophy for best C-130 (Hercules) air crew.

The Jerusalem Post reported that the new Israeli Disney Channel is
holding casting auditions for the upcoming Hebrew version of the
popular Disney show As the Bell Rings.

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UNCLAS SECTION 03 OF 07 TEL AVIV 001739

STATE FOR NEA, NEA/IPA, NEA/PPD

WHITE HOUSE FOR PRESS OFFICE, SIT ROOM
NSC FOR NEA STAFF

SECDEF WASHDC FOR USDP/ASD-PA/ASD-ISA
HQ USAF FOR XOXX
DA WASHDC FOR SASA
JOINT STAFF WASHDC FOR PA
CDR USCENTCOM MACDILL AFB FL FOR POLAD/USIA ADVISOR
COMSOCEUR VAIHINGEN GE FOR PAO/POLAD
COMSIXTHFLT FOR 019

JERUSALEM ALSO ICD
LONDON ALSO FOR HKANONA AND POL
PARIS ALSO FOR POL
ROME FOR MFO

SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPRC KMDR IS

SUBJECT: ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION

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TEL AVIV 00001739 003.2 OF 007


cannot replace a political solution with the Palestinians.

The Jerusalem Post reported that yesterday the security
establishment had Qsome scathing criticismQ for the United Nations
Relief and Works Agency after the IDF claimed that three ambulances
transferred to the organization three weeks ago were seized by
Hamas.

Leading media reported that yesterday the Aish HaTorah Yeshiva
installed a model of the Second Jewish Temple on the roof its
building opposite the Western Wall.

HaQaretz reported that the State Department is keeping a low profile
on the detention by Iran of three young Americans who crossed the
border from Iraq into Iran. The newspaper said that IranQs claim
that one of them is a QZionist extremistQ is probably due to a
mistaken identification. Yediot claims that the State Department
sharply criticized Iran on this issue.

Makor Rishon-Hatzofe and Israel Radio reported on the visit of an
AIPAC-sponsored congressional delegation, whose aim is to bring
Congress members closer to Israel and its values.

The Jerusalem Post reported that, for the first time, an Israeli
business delegation visited Indonesia, the worldQs largest Muslim
country, to forge closer ties between the two countries.

Leading media quoted Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer as
saying yesterday that he central bank cannot beat the market and
that it will not continue to buy foreign currency forever.

The Jerusalem Post quoted Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz as saying
yesterday that Israel may gain admission to the OECD early next
year.

The Jerusalem Post reported that this week, an Israel Air Force team
won the Air Mobility RODEO 2009 competition in the U.S., taking home
the Col. Joe M. Jackson Trophy for best C-130 (Hercules) air crew.

The Jerusalem Post reported that the new Israeli Disney Channel is
holding casting auditions for the upcoming Hebrew version of the
popular Disney show As the Bell Rings.

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