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Avoid capture at all costs, IDF were told

Israeli soldiers operating in Gaza had unofficial orders to foil Hamas attempts to capture their comrades, even if it cost a captured soldier’s life.

Analysis: Emanuele Ottolenghi

Amy's kosher bling

Doubt cast on Hamas fatality numbers

Two weeks after the fighting in the Gaza Strip has ended, the battle over the exact number and identity of the Palestinians killed during Operation Cast Lead is still raging.

Free Shalit is Olmert’s final goal

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has set a new goal for himself before he leaves office — the return of abducted soldier Gilad Shalit.

Analysis: George Mitchell worries Israelis

It is no secret that Israel is concerned at the appointment of George Mitchell, who arrived in the country this week as the new United States special envoy to the Middle East.

Avigdor Lieberman looks an election winner

The Received wisdom was that there would be two main political beneficiaries from Operation Cast Lead.

Lauder remains WJC head

Crisis cash for Madoff victims

Award for Oz Everest mother

Gaza spurs Latin American fears

Israel’s Gaza operation has led to a rise in antisemitism in Latin America and fresh fears for the safety of Venezuelan Jews, according to a prominent Latin American Jewish organisation.

Show me the money

SIr Alan hires Premier Inn

Europe’s top entrepreneur

It’s looking Peachy for Pears

Watch out for cash-grabbing energy firms