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Friedman: US embassy in Jerusalem is ancient city’s ‘newest shrine’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Ambassador in Israel David Friedman spoke at the event.
By HERB KEINON \
5/15/2019 4:09:05 AM
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Erdogan tells Putin: Syria targeting Turkish-Russian cooperation
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 12:57:23 AM
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Steny Hoyer defends Rashida Tlaib over Holocaust comments
“There’s always kind of a calming feeling I tell folks when I think of the Holocaust," stated Rep. Tlaib, whose parents were born in Ramallah and Jerusalem.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
5/14/2019 1:21:30 AM
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Maccabi World Union Congress opens in Israel
Around 350 members of the organization arrived in Israel from North and South America, Europe, the former Soviet Union, Australia and South Africa.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 7:27:26 AM
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Alaska naval crash leaves ten injured
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 3:30:05 AM
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For local Jews Ukrainian revolution was 'a mixed blessing'
Coinciding with a “resurgence of virulent anti-Semitism in Ukraine,” as the Simon Wiesenthal Center defines it, the glorification of Jew killers has divided the Ukrainian citizenry.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
5/14/2019 3:33:17 AM
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Who are the Jews of Ukraine?
Jewish presence in Ukraine predates the first recorded use of the country’s name. Historically, though, they haven’t had an easy life for most of that time.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
5/14/2019 3:40:50 AM
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Trump praises Orban as ‘tough’ defender of Christians
The U.S. President described the Hungarian PM as “highly respected." "Probably, like me, a little bit controversial, but that’s okay," he added.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
5/14/2019 3:59:50 AM
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Tel Aviv to host world's largest vegan food festival
Local restaurants get creative and tasty with menu items featuring no meat, dairy, eggs or fish.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 4:40:15 AM
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Mel Gibson to play a ‘Rothchild’ in upcoming film
The actor infamously claimed in a drunken rant that Jews were responsible for “all the wars in the world.”
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
5/14/2019 4:19:30 AM
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Israeli, Palestinian medics unite to rescue trapped child in Hebron
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 4:29:52 AM
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Anti-Zionist imam hits back at critics of his invitation to House
Two years ago, a German-Israeli researcher compiled a record of incendiary social media statements about Israel by the Imam.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
5/14/2019 5:30:54 AM
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Intel ranks best place to work in Israel
The 2019 list of the top 100 companies to work for in Israel were mostly in the high tech field.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 6:02:26 AM
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White House reviews military plans against Iran
According to the New York Times, the plan envisions sending up to 120,000 troops to the Middle East should Iran attack American forces or accelerate work on nuclear weapons.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 5:15:40 AM
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He imagined an Iranian attack on Israel. The publisher withdrew the book.
The Michigan-based nonprofit publisher announced it was axing the book amid a flurry of comments on social media, alleging that the book is Islamophobic.
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA \
5/14/2019 5:37:36 AM
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Thievery Corporation announce Israel concert
Electronic music duo to perform in Caesarea in July
By AMY SPIRO \
5/14/2019 7:15:02 AM
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Violence in Sudan following ouster of long-time president
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 6:06:51 AM
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Iranian disinformation campaign targeted Israelis
The fake social media accounts were given depth through articles published under their names on websites that allow user-submitted content.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/14/2019 7:10:11 AM
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Heat wave expected for Tuesday
By MAARIV ONLINE \
5/14/2019 6:48:32 AM
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N.Korea says ship seizure by U.S. violates spirit of Trump-Kim summit
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 6:52:12 AM
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IDF arrests eight Palestinians in West Bank
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 7:17:27 AM
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Shooting in St. Louis sees three dead, two more wounded
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 7:24:37 AM
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U.S. Embassy warns of terrorist attack during Eurovision
The embassy urged American citizens “remain vigilant,” as it is unknown when attacks like rocket attacks will occur.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 7:50:17 AM
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Southern Israeli students plant trees in rocket craters
Noa Yanai, a student at the academy, told the news outlet that planting these trees at the place where rockets fell gives her and her fellow students a sense of permanence in the area.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 8:29:57 AM
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Israeli spyware at center of WhatsApp surveillance storm
The secretive NSO Group is the developer of Pegasus, its flagship software capable of controlling and collecting information from target mobile devices.
By EYTAN HALON \
5/14/2019 4:56:39 PM
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Three Israelis featured on 'Sunday Times' list of 50 richest people in UK
The highest ranking Israeli is located in ninth place - Roman Abramovich.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 9:38:27 AM
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Syrian opposition leader urges normalization with Israel
Fahad Almasri, who has lived in France for 24 years, says he has the bravery to talk openly about relations with Israel in a post-Assad Syria.
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
5/14/2019 10:28:12 AM
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Iran foreign minister in India for talks after U.S. sanctions
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 9:20:07 AM
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Im Tirtzu launches website listing 'anti-Israel' professors in Israel
"Know Your Professor," contains a listing of some 85 Israeli professors who are involved in anti-Israel activity such as promoting BDS and accusing the IDF of war crimes.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 9:43:59 AM
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Saudi Arabia says oil facilities attacked by Houthis in 'act of terrorism'
The Houthis have repeatedly launched drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia and claimed to have launched drone attacks on the UAE.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/14/2019 2:47:00 PM
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Madonna: I'll never stop playing music to suit someone's political agenda
Madonna will make a guest appearance on Saturday during the Eurovision finals in Tel Aviv.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 2:23:36 PM
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Pompeo to discuss Iran deal with Russians today
As tensions rise between US and Iran in Gulf, Russia has been critical of the US decision to leave the Iran Deal and pressure Iran.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/14/2019 10:41:21 AM
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Antisemitic, homophobic pastor banned from entering Ireland
Anderson, who is known for his antisemitic and anti-gay slurs, has been banned from entering South Africa, Botswana, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, parts of the EU and Canada.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 10:49:08 AM
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Israel will take measures to protect southern communities from anti-tank fire
Decision comes following deadly Kornet attack last week.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
5/15/2019 4:29:03 AM
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Iran blames Israel, U.S. blames Iran for Saudi ship sabotage
The incident began early Sunday morning and now may become a major crises, increasing the already fraught tensions between the US and Iran.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/14/2019 11:42:02 AM
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Iranian lawmaker claims 'Israeli mischief' behind Saudi tanker attacks
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 11:06:44 AM
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Netanyahu agrees to set pre-indictment date, pay lawyers, accept file
The 180-degree turnaround by Netanyahu followed a tense number of weeks in which Netanyahu's lawyers refused to set a meeting date or to accept the case file, demanding that the date be pushed off.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/15/2019 4:01:05 AM
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Egypt teaches students about love and marriage in attempt to curb divorce
Mawadda's lessons will be accompanied by YouTube videos, a radio program and educational plays. The church and Egypt's top Sunni Muslim authority, Al-Azhar, are partners.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 12:27:49 PM
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U.S. envoy urges response 'short of war' to Gulf tankers attack
"We need to do a thorough investigation to understand what happened, why it happened, and then come up with reasonable responses short of war," Ambassador John Abizaid told reporters.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 12:34:37 PM
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High Court president: Laws that weaken court may end democracy
Some members of the expected new coalition, which may not be set finally before the end of May, want to radically alter the make-up, appointment and powers of the Supreme Court as well as of the attorney-general's office.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/15/2019 4:03:37 AM
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Israeli settlement spending spiked by 39% under Trump - Peace Now
Netanyahu’s support for the settlement enterprise, is believed to have been reigned by former democratic US president Barack Obama who was in office from January 2009 to January 2017.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/15/2019 4:14:03 AM
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Aussie Labor Party seeks to cancel recognition of west Jerusalem as capital
The Liberal party, in its answer to the Jerusalem question, said that Morrison “made it clear that it is the fundamental right of every country to determine its national capital.
By HERB KEINON \
5/14/2019 5:47:04 PM
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BBC slammed for mistranslating 'Yahud' as 'Israeli' - comment
“When Palestinians use the word ‘Yahud’ they mean ‘Jew.’ It does not mean Israeli."
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/14/2019 1:05:35 PM
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Gaza fisherman clings to dream of return to Jaffa home
Like many Palestinian refugees, he seeks the right of return to his former homeland.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 1:16:42 PM
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Medical cannabis could become an investment bubble in Israel
One of the fastest growing segments on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) is medical cannabis and the sector got a boost in January when the government approved exports.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 1:25:12 PM
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Saudi's Falih says oil pumping stations hit by explosive-laden drones
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 1:37:17 PM
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Aussie Labor Party seeks to cancel recognition of west Jerusalem as capital
The Liberal party, in its answer to the Jerusalem question, said that Morrison “made it clear that it is the fundamental right of every country to determine its national capital.
By HERB KEINON \
5/15/2019 4:15:38 AM
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Israel's Eurovision takes a Middle Eastern twist - watch
Te Deum, a song composed by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, a French composer of the Baroque era, has become popular as the Eurovision theme song.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 2:03:59 PM
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Terrorists beware of the flying Ninja Bomb
A variant of the Hellfire, the Ninja Bomb uses long blades to slice through everything in it's path.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
5/15/2019 4:44:28 AM
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Incendiary balloon fire burning in Eshkol region
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 2:34:08 PM
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Syrian, gay refugee finds his freedom and voice
“I got arrested [at the airport in Syria] and ended up in prison for around six weeks. Then when they released me, I became persona non grata. I ended up being a refugee in Lebanon,” he said.
By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE \
5/14/2019 2:43:01 PM
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KAN reschedules shelved Eurovision terror satire
Public broadcaster began promoting the 'the series the Eurovision directors didn't want you to see.'
By AMY SPIRO \
5/15/2019 4:24:58 AM
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Veganism in the Arab world
While not widespread, the diet is gaining in popularity.
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE \
5/14/2019 2:52:14 PM
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Jewish woman stabbed in Sweden
Police have cut off the area where the attack happened and are currently investigating the incident. The incident is currently being treated as an attempted murder.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/15/2019 4:39:09 AM
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Health Ministry to take legal action against anti-vaccination doctors
The decision comes as the Health Ministry continues the fight against a large measles outbreak. 4,100 cases of measles have been recorded in Israel since March 2018.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
5/14/2019 3:51:52 PM
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Jerusalem welcomes Eurovision
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion said in a press release that “the Eurovision is one of the largest and most important musical events in Europe.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/15/2019 4:27:02 AM
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Place haredi civilian recruits in state security agencies, says NGO
A report by the Israel Democracy Institute has highlighted severe failings in the Civilian Service program which haredi men can join in lieu of army service.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/15/2019 4:31:15 AM
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Innovation, top-end sports join at 1st Science in Olympics Conference
From using footwear to cutting down marathon running time to under two hours to using math to improve triple jumps, Olympics Sports Research Center focuses on winning.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 6:12:45 PM
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Iranian advisor: Trump wanted a better deal, going to get a war instead
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 5:49:03 PM
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Chelsea, N.E Revolution, to play out friendly match against antisemitism
All proceeds from the match will be donated to 15 organizations dedicated to combating antisemitism and discrimination.
By ALEX WINSTON \
5/15/2019 7:36:31 PM
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U.S. Congressional candidate still misleading about her antisemitic tweets
US Congressional candidate tweeted in 2017 ‘America’s Jews are driving America’s wars,’ then apologized.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/15/2019 4:41:30 AM
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Life sciences innovation emerges as key area of UK-Israel collaboration
Attending the three-day conference are 11 leading British healthcare organizations, currently collaborating with the British Embassy in Israel to build new innovation partnerships with Israel.
By EYTAN HALON \
5/15/2019 12:16:53 PM
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After first speech in Knesset, Cassif faces Ethics committee complaint
This is a historical first in Knesset history as never before did an MK face a complaint after his first speech.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 6:42:53 PM
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Eying Trump, Palestinians, settlers hold kosher Hebron Iftar celebration
“We drank [Turkish] coffee together. We all love the same coffee...I think we have arrived at the days of the Messiah.”
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/25/2019 9:12:49 PM
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U.S. official: Iranian proxies may be behind tanker attacks
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 7:17:44 PM
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Rabbinical emissary program to Diaspora celebrates 20 years of work
The program, an initiative of the Ohr Torah Stone network of institutions, began in 1999 with the goal of providing Jewish communities in the Diaspora with rabbis and teachers to bolster Jewish life.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/16/2019 8:55:01 AM
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'Globalvision,' 'Gazavision' projects protest Eurovision in Tel Aviv
The organizers are presenting 'Globalvision' as a "night of inclusion and diversity, celebrating Palestinian music and culture."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
5/14/2019 10:03:06 PM
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Jewish Americans likely to be targeted ahead of U.S. elections- Report
Jewish Americans are likely to be the primary targets of disinformation and computational propaganda campaigns leading up to the 2020 United States presidential election.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/15/2019 4:51:18 AM
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Khamenei: 'There will not be any war with the U.S.'
Khamenei also reiterated that Iran would not negotiate with the United States on a nuclear deal.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 8:31:45 PM
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Palestinians to mark 'Nakba Day' with protests, strikes
“We won’t accept Trump’s deal of the century regardless of the price.”
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/15/2019 4:04:38 AM
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State appeals decision to release Israeli accused of murdering Palestinia
Earlier Tuesday, the Lod District Court surprised the state when it issued a decision to release the minor, whose identity is under a gag order.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/17/2019 3:01:17 AM
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Pompeo to Russian FM: 'Don't interfere in U.S. presidential elections'
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 8:26:34 PM
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Netanyahu to haredim: I don’t endorse Eurovision Sabbath desecration
PM reassures potential coalition partners; UTJ MKs talk tough against Liberman.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/20/2019 12:22:37 AM
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Immunity politics
According to media reports, there is a push to legislate immunity from the corruption charges Netanyahu faces.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/14/2019 9:03:38 PM
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Tel Aviv, 110 and counting
Boris Belenkin is a Tel Avivite through and through. The 60-year-old photographer lives and breathes the city.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/14/2019 9:25:40 PM
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A Zionist guide for the Euro-visitor to Eurovision
Please tell everyone that we aren’t just alive: but, having returned to our natural habitat, our homeland, ever improving and stretching, still being self-critical – we’ve figured out how to thrive.
By GIL TROY \
5/14/2019 9:22:53 PM
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Jewish Agency, WZO kick-off new Project TEN hub in Mitzpe Ramon
Mitzpe Ramon volunteers will teach spoken English in area schools and help highlight the areas a tourist attraction.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/16/2019 6:16:39 AM
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Istanbul election rerun leaves Erdogan lonely at the top
One sound-bite explains the drama surrounding Turkey’s voting
By PINAR TREMBLAY \
5/14/2019 9:25:48 PM
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Event to support Tal Center
To order tickets, call Ayelet, 03-7318525.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 9:36:02 PM
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Islamic Jihad: 'If people die on Nakba Day, response will be immediate'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 9:38:13 PM
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The Declaration of Independence contradiction
Was the state established so that the Jewish people could exercise their natural right to be masters of their own fate or because of the urgency of solving the problem of Jewish homelessness?
By URI PILICHOWSKI \
5/14/2019 9:38:46 PM
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Jerusalem catacomb system to address cemetery overcrowding
Kehillat Yerushalayim is the biggest burial society in Jerusalem and carries out burials for more than half of all deaths in the capital.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/15/2019 11:51:13 PM
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Nizat celebrates 24 years with big discounts
The two-week discount lasts from May 12-25 with a 24% discount on hundreds of products.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 9:42:13 PM
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Ofer Group to hold surplus fair
The Ofer Shopping Malls Group will hold a brand surplus fair at the group’s 15 malls.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/14/2019 9:47:25 PM
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May 15, 2019: Poisoning minds
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
5/14/2019 9:48:34 PM
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GRAPEVINE: Enter the Queen of Pop
Mover and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/14/2019 9:59:37 PM
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Good evening Europe!
Eurovision 2019 from Tel Aviv kicks off with first live broadcast to millions of fans worldwide
By AMY SPIRO \
5/15/2019 12:29:00 AM
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Germany sees 20% rise in anti-Semitic crime in 2018, blames far right
Anti-Semitic crime rose by almost 20% in Germany last year, the interior minister said on Tuesday, blaming most incidents on individuals espousing far-right world views.
By REUTERS \
5/14/2019 10:18:43 PM
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Religious Jewish LGBT community invites Smotrich, Lior to Pesach Sheni
Levenstein, Lior, Shapira and Smotrich have all been known to be disparaging of the LGBT community.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
5/15/2019 12:54:40 AM
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Madonna lands in Israel for Eurovision performance
Singer has yet to sign a contract to perform.
By AMY SPIRO \
5/14/2019 11:35:08 PM