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Trump thanks Chinese President Xi for efforts to contain Coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/25/2020 12:20:23 AM
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Coronavirus spreads - interactive map
Thousands of people are thought to have been infected in China and around the world.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/28/2020 2:14:01 PM
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France confirms first three cases of coronavirus in Europe
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 1:00:09 AM
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Turkey earthquake kills 35, dozens pulled from rubble
It killed 31 people there and four in the neighboring province of Malatya.
By REUTERS \
1/26/2020 11:23:30 AM
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Sanders staffer says he supports armed revolution, killing the rich
American right-leaning activist group Project Veritas released footage of Martin Weissgerber, a Bernie Sanders supporter, who claimed he is ready to take part in armed revolt.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
1/25/2020 11:01:16 AM
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Pompeo slams Iran for funding militias, using terror proxies
Pompeo spoke to NPR on Friday in an interview that later raised controversy about US Ukraine policy.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
1/25/2020 9:48:44 PM
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US still weighing how to protect troops in Iraq from missiles
US Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman did not elaborate at a press conference Friday but did indicate that America is considering options.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
1/26/2020 5:57:05 PM
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Trump thanks Chinese President Xi for efforts to contain coronavirus
“China has been working very hard,” Trump wrote, “the US greatly appreciates their efforts and transparency” before adding “it will all work out well.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/25/2020 7:45:00 AM
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Jordan to hold boxing qualifiers after move from Wuhan
The death toll from the virus rose to 41 on Saturday, with more than 1,300 infected globally, but most of the cases and all of the deaths so far have been in Wuhan.
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 4:33:08 AM
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Donald Trump will abuse his office again if not removed, Adam Schiff says
Democrats this week have outlined their charges that Trump only grew interested in corruption in Ukraine when it appeared that Biden could become a serious political threat.
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 5:01:34 AM
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Baseball field in Israel honors the memory of terror victim Ezra Schwartz
Last week, Israeli teens and their parents, joined by Israel’s Olympic baseball team, which is preparing for the Tokyo games this summer, held a groundbreaking for 'Ezra's Field.'
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
1/25/2020 5:06:04 AM
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Restorers find precious Judaica items in former Polish synagogue
More than 350 items were found about two months ago in Wieliczka.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
1/25/2020 6:11:16 AM
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Starbucks shuts shops, suspends delivery in Hubei, China amid outbreak
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 7:09:25 AM
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World's first vegan Jewish deli opens in Chicago
The deli's menu includes traditional and gluten-free bagels, salad sandwiches and traditional dishes such as "Zish's potato knishes," as well as deli salads and "a bisl more."
By LEON SVERDLOV \
1/25/2020 5:49:17 PM
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NPR reporter says Mike Pompeo cursed at her after an interview
"Afterwards, Pompeo proceeded to shout his displeasure at being questioned about Ukraine. He used repeated expletives, according to Kelly," NPR said in a statement.
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 7:49:39 AM
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Morocco opens $1.5 million center dedicated to Jewish culture
Last week, King Mohammed VI attended the inauguration for Bayt Dakira, which means House of Memory in Arabic.
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA \
1/25/2020 8:26:13 AM
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Swastikas painted on synagogue in New Zealand
The word “Heil” was also painted nearby.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
1/25/2020 8:54:06 AM
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Two Rohingya women killed as Myanmar army shells village
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 9:13:25 AM
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New Jersey town with large Orthodox population gets first Orthodox cop
Michael Wolf was sworn in Wednesday in a ceremony with 12 other new police officers following a year-long training, Asbury Park Press reported.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
1/25/2020 9:24:51 AM
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Jared Kushner told to replace phone after Jeff Bezos was allegedly hacked
Kushner reportedly used WhatsApp, which is the app that bin Salman allegedly used to hack Bezos several months before the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
By RACHEL WOLF \
1/25/2020 2:41:30 PM
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RPG attached to balloons found outside Sde Boker in southern Israel
Sde Boker is some 70 kilometers (43.5 miles) from the Gaza Strip.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
1/25/2020 9:50:13 PM
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Sanya, China shuts down tourist sites to prevent spread of coronavirus
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 10:58:04 AM
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A year after the Brumadinho disaster in Brazil, memories are still fresh
IDF delegation led by Col. Golan Vach spent days searching through mud to find bodies of victims.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
1/31/2020 3:09:41 AM
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Clashes in Baghdad wound 7, authorities remove barriers and open roads
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 11:17:20 AM
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Limited internet to be restored in Kashmir, no access to social media
Access will be limited to about 300 "whitelisted" websites and internet speed would remain low, the local Jammu and Kashmir government said in a notice late on Friday.
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 11:25:40 AM
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Wuhan to build second designated hospital to treat coronavirus patients
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 11:49:52 AM
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Four protesters killed as Iraqi security forces advance on Baghdad square
The demonstrators demand the removal of what they see as a corrupt Iraqi ruling elite and the end of interference in politics by foreign powers, namely Iran.
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 5:11:07 PM
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Hong Kong leader declares virus emergency, halts visits to mainland China
Hong Kong's health authorities have confirmed 5 coronavirus cases, all linked to Wuhan, with a further 122 people being treated as suspected of having the disease.
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 1:55:40 PM
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China's Hubei province to ensure medium-to-long term materials reserves
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 12:45:08 PM
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Amir Peretz slams Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’
Peretz even attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "His presence created an ideological crunch because he caused everyone to engage with him instead of the welfare of the people.”
By ERIC BENDER/MAARIV \
1/25/2020 5:43:30 PM
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US to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan, China
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 1:49:14 PM
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Trump recorded telling advisers to 'take out' US ambassador in 2018
The recording features a voice that sounds like Trump's speaking at a small dinner in April 2018 with guests including Lev Parnas, a former associate of Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, ABC reported.
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 2:04:51 PM
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Beijing to halt all inter-province shuttle buses from Jan 26
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 2:23:10 PM
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France plans evacuation of French nationals from Wuhan, China - SCMP
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 3:19:11 PM
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Thai airport says still limiting virus scans as 7th patient reported
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 3:22:06 PM
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Russia in talks with China to help its citizens leave Wuhan - RIA
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 3:57:01 PM
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Palestinians call for mass protests to foil Trump's plan
'A declaration of war on the Palestinians'
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
1/25/2020 8:11:36 PM
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China to halt all group tours as it seeks to halt virus spread- state media
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 4:29:58 PM
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Sadr betrays Iraq’s protests and tries to hijack them with his own
A tale of two protests has unfolded in Iraq over the last forty-eight hours.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
1/25/2020 4:29:59 PM
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Explosives found tied to balloons in Kibbutz Be'eri
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/25/2020 4:54:17 PM
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Israeli in coronavirus epicenter Wuhan: It’s impossible to get out
Health Ministry: Israelis returning from China to be hospitalized, quarantined
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
1/25/2020 9:51:17 PM
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China says confirms total of 1,372 cases from coronavirus outbreak - state media
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 5:40:08 PM
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Iran has passed low uranium enrichment threshold for a nuke - Iran official
Actual nuke still requires decision to weaponize, deliver
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/25/2020 10:19:55 PM
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The week in pictures
Jerusalem Post readers send us their snaps and shots from the week.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/25/2020 5:49:10 PM
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Toddler dies after being run over by family member in Tel Sheva
By YASSER OKBI/MAARIV,ALON HACHMON \
1/25/2020 5:56:30 PM
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Liberman: Netanyahu is running away from Jordan Valley sovereignty vote
"Instead of going the 2.4 kilometers to the Knesset to apply Israeli sovereignty over the valley in three votes in one day... [Netanyahu] prefers to fly 9,476 to Washington."
By ARIK BENDER/MAARIV \
1/25/2020 6:19:19 PM
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Rashida Tlaib retweets unverified claim Israelis killed Palestinian boy
The tweet claimed that the boy was kidnapped by “Israeli settlers, assaulted and thrown in a water well"
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
1/25/2020 6:34:55 PM
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China's Didi says to halt inter-city services to and from Beijing, Jan 26
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 6:31:49 PM
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Coronavirus patients arrived in France without symptoms
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 6:33:28 PM
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Nature, spa and culinary festival at Gilboa
Winter is perhaps the best time to visit the Gilboa area and adjacent valleys.
By TALY SHARON \
1/25/2020 6:44:09 PM
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Philadelphia: US history preserved
On a recent visit to Philadelphia I observed once more that wherever you go in this city, the names William Penn (and Benjamin Franklin) bring to mind their great contributions to America.
BEN G. FRANK \
1/25/2020 6:47:57 PM
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Malaysia confirms fourth case of coronavirus infection
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 6:54:11 PM
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Clipa Theater takes on Shakespeare
The show will have its opening night on Wednesday, January 29th at 8:30pm and will include English subtitles.
By CARMEL MADADSHAHI \
1/25/2020 6:59:13 PM
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Grapevine January 26, 2020: A compensation prize was not good enough
A roundup of news from around Israel.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
1/26/2020 10:26:28 PM
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Getting set for drumming
Famed jazz drummer Jeff Ballard to share his secrets with Israeli students.
By BARRY DAVIS \
1/25/2020 7:06:21 PM
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Messages from Murray Kleiman
His name was Murray Kleiman, raised on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, where his Zionist father brought him to experience Ze’ev Jabotinsky’s funeral in 1940.
By DOV LIPMAN \
1/26/2020 12:47:06 PM
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Ukrainian plane crash: Human error or strategic operation?
The entire event prompts the question of how long the Iranian regime can carry on with suppressing protesters, and how this strategic operation might backfire.
By RAMYAR HASSANI \
1/25/2020 7:25:39 PM
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It’s candidate endorsement season: Who do Jewish democrats support?
Nine Jewish lawmakers have made their choices known — that’s not counting the two who are running
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
1/25/2020 8:20:03 PM
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Rabbis in politics – a disaster for both
Rabbis are not necessarily any better or worse than other politicians.
By SHUKI FRIEDMAN \
1/25/2020 7:30:06 PM
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Lebanese security fire water cannons at protesters breaching barricade
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 7:31:37 PM
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Netanyahu: 'Trump deal is a once-in-history opportunity'
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/25/2020 7:35:28 PM
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Israel’s Olympic baseball team preps for Tokyo, looks to expand the sport
By HILLEL KUTTLER/ JTA \
1/25/2020 7:35:49 PM
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Why wasn’t Auschwitz bombed?
In fact, if they visit the museum at Yad Vashem they will find that very question posted in large letters on a wall at the entrance of Gallery Seven.
By ANDERSON HARKOV \
1/25/2020 7:38:02 PM
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Bus carrying Hasidic boys to weekend retreat flips over, injuring 18
By BEN SALES/JTA \
1/25/2020 7:41:39 PM
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On the 75th anniversary of the liberation, remove the church at Auschwitz
The church is situated in Birkenau, also known as Auschwitz II, the actual “theater of death” where 1.1 million Jews were murdered, constituting 95% of its victims.
By AVI WEISS \
1/25/2020 7:45:11 PM
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Netanyahu, Gantz to meet with Trump separately for political reasons
Netanyahu and Gantz had originally been expected to meet with US President together, which Gantz opposed
By JEREMY SHARON,LAHAV HARKOV,OMRI NAHMIAS \
1/25/2020 10:41:54 PM
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From Kishinev to Monsey
Kishinev, more than a century ago, was the capital of Bessarabia in Czarist Russia.
By ELI KAVON \
1/26/2020 9:21:09 AM
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Our miss within the 'Deal of the Century'
Did Trump come with an ideology that seemed at times to be aligned with the Israeli Right? Possibly. But that did not detract from his primary agenda that is an interest for all of Israel.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
1/25/2020 8:08:17 PM
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Do Jews play too nice on college campuses?
In September, Columbia University invited Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad of Malaysia to speak as part of its World Leaders Forum.
By JEFFREY HERBST \
1/25/2020 7:58:42 PM
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Liberman says 'live and let live' on religious conflict in Knesset
Guest Column: Yisrael Beytenu Chairman Avigdor Liberman discusses the main points of the controversy that has paralyzed the political system.
By AVIGDOR LIBERMAN \
1/25/2020 9:47:43 PM
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Fran Drescher doesn’t mind being single, she has a ‘friend with benefits’
“It’s delightful and delicious but I’ve got a big life,” she said.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
1/25/2020 8:18:59 PM
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Robyn Hitchcock’s fertile mind
Psychedelic folk legend returns to Tel Aviv next week.
By DAVID BRINN \
1/25/2020 9:08:33 PM
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Bar Refaeli names her first son David
The couple celebrated the baby’s bris at their home with close friends and immediate family.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
1/25/2020 8:21:45 PM
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Saudi wealth fund in talks to buy Newcastle United for 340 million
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 8:23:00 PM
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Pompeo accuses radio reporter of lying about his behavior after interview
In a statement on Saturday, Pompeo said Kelly had lied to him twice - once in setting up the interview, and then again in agreeing to conduct their post-interview conversation off the record.
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 10:00:28 PM
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Netanyahu: 'Trump deal is a once-in-history opportunity'
Such an opportunity “to secure Israel’s future,” will not come again, Netanyahu warned.
By LAHAV HARKOV,JEREMY SHARON,OMRI NAHMIAS \
1/26/2020 1:06:51 PM
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The liberation of Auschwitz is a reminder of our sacred work
The liberation of Auschwitz was not the end. Rather, it was a reminder that our commitment to a strong and vibrant Jewish future is the core of our life’s work
By MARK WILF,ERIC D. FINGERHUT \
1/26/2020 7:07:24 AM
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The security significance of annexing the Jordan Valley
Likewise, the inimitable geographical features of the Jordan Valley provide Israel with defensible borders.
By Andrew Loewy \
1/25/2020 9:00:45 PM
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French car maker Peugeot to repatriate staff from China's Wuhan area
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 9:02:38 PM
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Virus anxieties cast shadow over Year of the Rat festivities
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 9:05:50 PM
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Iranian airplane makes emergency landing at Tehran airport - Mehr news
By REUTERS \
1/25/2020 9:28:05 PM
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Gantz escapes pitfalls of joint meeting with Netanyahu and Trump -Analysis
Ever since Trump announced that both Netanyahu and Gantz would be coming, those in the Blue and White chairman’s inner circle had been concerned that he would not come off well during the meeting.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/25/2020 10:08:23 PM
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Prince Charles meets with Israeli scientists at Technion University
Charles is honoring Churchill's memory by meeting Professor Haick, one of Israel's leading scientists of the modern age.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
1/26/2020 12:48:41 PM
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Despite chill, thousands of Israelis travel around country over weekend
Thousands of travelers visited Israel's most beautiful natural sites, including reserves, forests, snow-backed mountains, boardwalks and more.
By MOSHE COHEN/MAARIV \
1/25/2020 11:59:14 PM
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Prince Charles wants to visit Iran - Sunday Times
"Yes, obviously I would like to [go to Iran]," he was quoted as saying.
By REUTERS \
1/26/2020 1:57:22 PM
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IAF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza in response to incendiary balloons
Dozens of incendiary devices have been launched from the Hamas-controlled coastal enclave in the past two weeks.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
1/26/2020 8:16:23 AM
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JNF-USA Brings 70 Student Leaders To See Israel
Non-Jewish student leaders visited significant sites including the Mount of the Beatitudes, the Western Wall, Masada, the Dead Sea, and Yad Vashem.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
1/25/2020 11:31:35 PM