Former MK Azmi Bishara, on the run after being investigated for treason and other crimes, said he does not plan on returning to Israel to defend himself in court. "The symbolic action of bringing me to trial and condemning me - they want it," Bishara said. "I am not going to let them succeed; I am always two steps ahead."

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IDF Chief-of-Staff Dan Halutz said that Hizbullah has the capability to fire longer-range missiles at Tel Aviv and Gush Dan.