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Florida State University adopts IHRA's definition of antisemitism
On top of this announcement, the university's president, John Thrasher, that the staff will now have to partake in an annual training program meant tor make the campus.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/17/2020 12:13:16 PM
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Four hurt in blast, fire in publishers' area of Iran capital -state media
Firemen rescued three men and a woman who were rushed to hospital and put out the blaze.
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 12:51:39 AM
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Brazil registers 50,644 new coronavirus cases and 1,060 new deaths
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 1:06:39 AM
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Facebook bashes Apple for refusing to waive commission fees
Apple takes a cut of between 15% and 30% for most app subscriptions and payments made inside apps.
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 1:34:23 AM
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UN Security Council rejects resolution to extend the arms embargo on Iran
Putin proposes summit of world leaders to avoid ‘confrontation;’ US weighing options to stop Iran from buying, selling weapons.
By OMRI NAHMIAS,LAHAV HARKOV,REUTERS \
8/15/2020 10:32:25 PM
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Garry Kasparov slams antisemitism of NY socialist group against Israel
Chess great says ‘the far-left meets the far-right when it comes to intolerance, especially antisemitism.’
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
8/15/2020 6:04:33 PM
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Trump, Macron voice concern about Greece-Turkey tensions -White House
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 1:43:57 AM
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Turkey says France should refrain from escalating Mediterranean tensions
The French military conducted training exercises with Greek forces in the region on Thursday, according to defense sources.
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 2:37:45 AM
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Mexico's registers 511,369 coronavirus cases, 55,908 deaths
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 3:17:06 AM
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Belgian paper contains cartoon labeling Jewish town 'coronavirus village'
The August 7 drawing in Le Soir by artist Pierre Kroll, who has fought off allegations of antisemitism for several previous drawings, shows a tourist bus under the title “Go Visit Antwerp.”
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
8/15/2020 3:49:31 AM
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Group set up by German soccer stars donates $80,000 to Auschwitz museum
Kimmich and Goretzka, both 25, each play for the German national team as well.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
8/15/2020 4:01:30 AM
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Nasrallah suggests Israel behind Beirut blast, calls for retaliation
We will punish Israel not just for what happened, but for what could have happened, because by God's mercy the explosion was less destructive than it could have been."
By CELIA JEAN \
8/15/2020 7:46:20 AM
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Brooklyn’s Orthodox women’s EMT service gets right to operate
New York State’s Regional Emergency Medical Services Council granted an ambulance permit Thursday to Ezras Nashim
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
8/15/2020 4:30:35 AM
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New Zealand reports seven new confirmed coronavirus cases
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 4:33:44 AM
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Coronavirus is turning attention to Jewish practice at home
The High Holiday boxes reflect a dawning awareness that with most synagogues closed or at least curtailed, homes are now the center of the Jewish experience.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
8/15/2020 5:05:34 AM
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Democratic Socialists of America criticized for survey on Israel boycott
The response to the survey has been mixed, with some accusing the DSA of antisemitism and singling-out Israel, while others defended the group as rightfully criticizing Israeli actions.
By CODY LEVINE \
8/15/2020 9:33:28 AM
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Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 1,415 to 222,828 - RKI
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 6:10:57 AM
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US CDC says updated isolation guidance doesn't imply immunity to COVID-19
The agency said the latest data simply suggests that re-testing a person in the three months after initial infection is not necessary.
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 6:36:39 AM
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40-year-old man found lifeless at beach in Netanya
By MAARIV ONLINE \
8/15/2020 8:08:44 AM
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Japan's Abe, on WW2 anniversary, vows not to repeat war
Shinzo Abe sent a ritual offering to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine for war dead.
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 8:50:06 AM
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S.Korea capital returns to social distancing rules as virus cases spike
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 8:52:46 AM
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What do Jewish people think about Seth Rogen's 'An American Pickle'?
Here’s what you need to know before you watch the pickle movie this weekend.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
8/17/2020 3:13:20 PM
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Ukraine sees new record daily high of 1,847 coronavirus cases
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 9:27:54 AM
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Organizing a solidarity mission from Israel to New York City amid pandemic
For the last decade, I have flown three times a year to the United States to introduce American Jews to Dror Israel, the educational movement that I am a member of.
By GARY LEVY/JTA \
8/15/2020 10:05:30 AM
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Jewish community vocal over Kamala Harris's Jewish husband
American Jews want to celebrate the Jewish ties of any famous person while still discriminating against the relationships that tie these individuals to the Jewish community.
By ALICIA CHANDLER/JTA \
8/16/2020 3:32:31 PM
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Turkey gave citizenship to Hamas members planning terror attacks - report
At the moment, Turkey is seeking to form an agreement with the EU on visa-free entry.
By CODY LEVINE \
8/15/2020 10:39:06 AM
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Iran's president says Emirates made 'huge mistake' in Israel deal
In his televised speech, Rouhani warned the UAE against allowing Israel a “foothold in the region”.
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 4:29:10 PM
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Israeli and German warplanes to perform joint flyover in Germany
The flyover comes in the midst of a historic two-week joint military exercise between Israel and Germany.
By TOBY AXELROD/JTA \
8/15/2020 10:54:24 AM
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Baltic PMs urge Belarus to hold 'free and fair' elections
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 10:58:23 AM
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Russia starts production of COVID-19 vaccine - Interfax
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 11:25:58 AM
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Jewish practices move home as synagogues close during holidays
To some, the shift in focus from synagogues to homes as the center of Jewish life is a healthy recalibration for a culture in which synagogues had become too central.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
8/15/2020 11:38:38 AM
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Toddler injured in car accident succumbs to her injuries
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/15/2020 11:45:42 AM
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Ukraine's Zelensky, Netanyahu talk coronavirus, trade
Ukraine should be among the friends of Israel who will be the first to join the research and use of the vaccine," Volodymyr Zelensky said.
By CODY LEVINE \
8/15/2020 12:41:24 PM
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Iran regime celebrates 'heavy defeat' for US over arms embargo
This is a boost for Iran’s overall narrative as it faces two setbacks of its own.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/15/2020 5:06:05 PM
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Lukashenko and Putin discuss Belarus situation - media
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 1:34:17 PM
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Pompeo meets Polish leaders, signs defense pact, discusses Belarus
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 1:37:48 PM
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Incendiary balloon discovered near Gaza border communities
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/15/2020 1:56:09 PM
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Iran, Turkey, Ben Rhodes, Tlaib united in criticism of UAE-Israel deal
Iran's regime, joined by Turkey, Ben Rhodes and Rashida Tlaib, criticized the UAE-Israel deal.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/15/2020 6:13:08 PM
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The US successfully seized Iranian gas on the high seas
“These actions represent the government’s largest-ever seizure of fuel shipments from Iran,” the US Justice Department said.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/15/2020 3:44:31 PM
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Ohana expected to pick new police commissioner
The new pick, if approved, will act a replacement for interim Police Commissioner Moti Cohen.
By ALON HACHMON \
8/15/2020 3:59:01 PM
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Ruth Gavison, champion of secular-religious reconciliation, dies at 75
Gavison worked tirelessly to bridge the divide between secular and observant Jews and to retain Israel’s character as both a democratic and Jewish state.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/15/2020 10:21:42 PM
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Second bidder enters fight to purchase El Al
Meir Gurvitz works out of the US and filed an application to the Companies Authority for a permit that would allow him to purchase between 25% and 40% of the airline's shares.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI,DANIEL NISINMAN \
8/15/2020 4:14:07 PM
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What were Iranians looking for on the ship ‘Wila’?
Iran’s use of military forces to board the commercial vessel in international waters constituted a blatant violation of international law, the IMSC said. But the Wila didn't call for help.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/15/2020 4:28:26 PM
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US calls for credible probe into Beirut blast
The blast has fueled anger at Lebanon's ruling politicians who were already facing criticism over a financial meltdown that has sunk the currency.
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 8:25:10 PM
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US monitoring Belarus closely, says Pompeo
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 4:18:58 PM
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Jewish Republicans and Democrats agree on this: Watch Florida
Republican Jews focused on Israel, while Democratic Jews focused on domestic threats to American Jews.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
8/15/2020 5:17:18 PM
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Trump amplifies fringe ‘birther’ conspiracy about Harris
Harris is eligible to run for vice president and was named on Tuesday to be the first woman of color to serve as running mate on a main-party presidential US ticket.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/15/2020 5:35:34 PM
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Why do we see human faces in everyday objects?
New research has discovered that seeing random human-like faces in everyday objects has to do with the way our brains are wired.
By DANIEL NISINMAN \
8/15/2020 5:57:19 PM
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Equatorial Guinea's government and prime minister tender their resignation
The Central African oil producer is suffering a double economic shock linked to the coronavirus pandemic and a drop in the price of crude, which provides around three-quarters of state revenue.
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 6:18:25 PM
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Palestinians vow to thwart UAE-Israel ‘treacherous’ deal
The Palestinian Authority said it has requested an emergency meeting of the Arab League to discuss the repercussions of the UAE-Israel deal.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/15/2020 7:17:09 PM
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Australian man jumps on shark to save wife
"This fella paddled over and jumped off his board onto the shark and hit it to get it to release her and then assisted her back into the beach"
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 6:26:02 PM
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Thousands raise flowers in fight against Netanyahu, corruption
"I am here to strengthen the people that come out and say: No to Netanyahu!" Joint List faction chairman Ahmad Tibi told 'The Jerusalem Post.'
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
8/16/2020 4:44:38 AM
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Incendiary balloons continue to burn southern Israel
At least 19 fires broke out after Hamas warned IDF crossed a red line in latest retaliatory strikes that injured civilians.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
8/15/2020 7:28:05 PM
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Azerbaijan to UAE: Four ways you will benefit from peace with Israel
Analysis: This is the first Mideast peace treaty in 26 years, but it is not unprecedented for a Muslim-majority country and Israel to enjoy strategic ties.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
8/15/2020 10:16:05 PM
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Mabrouk and mazel tov to all Muslims and Jews in this new era of peace
It is a catalyst for more countries in the Middle East to actually envision a better future for their children.
By RONALD S. LAUDER \
8/19/2020 8:22:46 AM
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Lawfare Project helps Jewish surgeon fight unfair treatment by hospital
Following a complaint about problematic emails sent around Easter, the surgeon was subjected to unfair treatment, including threats and public humiliation.
By DANIEL NISINMAN \
8/15/2020 7:25:38 PM
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Saudi, Emirati analysts: Palestinians will benefit from accord
'Deal pulls rug from under the feet of Turkey, Iran.'
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/15/2020 8:17:17 PM
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Bereaved mothers protesters block Tel-Aviv Jerusalem Highway
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/15/2020 7:32:38 PM
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New streaming service for fans of Jewish Cinema 'Chai Flicks' launches
After Netflix rejected recent offering of “1945,” Neil Friedman, Heidi Bogin-Oshuin, and Bill Weiner decided to launch Chai Flicks to keep Jewish films accessible to the public.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/16/2020 7:17:15 AM
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Turkey will 'not back down' to threats of sanctions says Erdogan
"We will never bow to banditry on our continental shelf. We will not back down against the language of sanctions and threats," said Erdogan.
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 8:18:02 PM
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Israel Katz: Fear of new elections is over
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/15/2020 8:14:56 PM
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Israel condemns UN decision not to extend Iran arms embargo
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 8:48:59 PM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 1,386 people diagnosed on Friday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/15/2020 9:24:31 PM
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IAF, German Air Force to hold joint drill in Germany for the first time
The overseas drill will be the only international drill to be carried out by the IAF this year outside of Israeli borders in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL,ANNA AHRONHEIM \
8/15/2020 9:32:50 PM
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Trump campaign to run digital ad campaign during Democratic convention
The Trump campaign will sink millions of dollars into a digital ad campaign next week during the Democratic presidential convention
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 9:02:32 PM
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US CDC reports 5,285,546 coronavirus cases
The CDC reported an increase of 56,729 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 1,229 to 167,546.
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 9:26:52 PM
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FDA approves use of NBA-funded COVID-19 test - report
The NBA and the players union combined to contribute more than $500,000 for the Yale research that led to the test.
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 9:35:34 PM
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A tour of Acre's attractions and hidden gems
A tour of the former British (and Ottoman) prison, located at the top of the 12th-century Crusader fortress complex was a great way to start the trip of the ancient city of Acre.
By LIAT COLLINS \
8/15/2020 9:44:30 PM
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Hauser to introduce bill to initiate referendum on sovereignty
Finance minister: Danger of election has passed
By GIL HOFFMAN \
8/16/2020 8:58:02 AM
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Rockets fall inside Iraq's Taji camp
The base is just north of Baghdad.
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 11:44:53 PM
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Normalization with other Arab countries is possible, says Avi Berkowitz
He noted that the UAE, Oman and Bahrain – all participated in the Trump administration’s rollout of the “peace for prosperity” in January at the White House.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
8/16/2020 2:45:16 AM
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A family-oriented and friendly base in Acre for a vacation
The Palm Beach Hotel took advantage of the COVID-19 closure to renovate its rooms and facilities including the lobby, which sports a huge screen with real-time footage of the beachfront.
By L.C. \
8/15/2020 10:02:56 PM
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Mamilla Hotel brings luxury to the present
It was chosen because it is a very modern lifestyle and design spa hotel that overlooks Jerusalem’s Old City with a breathtaking panoramic view.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
8/16/2020 11:54:12 AM
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Israel working on ties with Bahrain, implementing UAE agreement
The agreement between Israel and the UAE is the first in 26 years, since prime minister Yitzhak Rabin made peace with Jordan, and Israel’s third-ever with an Arab country.
By LAHAV HARKOV,TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/16/2020 3:25:19 PM
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UNSC's vote against extending Iran arms embargo sends mixed messages
The treaty and news of normalization is a blow to Iran and extremist forces in the Middle East.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/15/2020 10:23:11 PM
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Former Dubai police chief: Choosing peace is the new Middle East strategy
"The agreement is very important. Choosing peace is the strategy governing the middle east today, that is fed up with wars, tensions, and hatred between countries," said Colonel Khalfan.
By DANIEL NISINMAN \
8/16/2020 7:23:34 AM
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Kosovo is a test of Israel’s moral character
In the 1990s, 10,000 Kosovo Albanians died and about one million were displaced as a result of Serbia’s aggression.
By DAVID L. PHILLIPS,ALUSH GASHI \
8/15/2020 10:32:18 PM
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Iran says US humiliated by rejection of UN arms embargo extension
In a televised speech, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that "the great success was that the United States was defeated in this conspiracy with humiliation."
By REUTERS \
8/15/2020 10:39:57 PM
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Defense Minister Gantz warns Hamas: If Sderot isn’t quiet, Gaza won’t be either
Israel closes entire Gaza fishing zone over continued violence; Gaza power plant to shut down Tuesday
By ANNA AHRONHEIM,TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/16/2020 7:05:20 PM
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Palestinians part of intl. system despite rejecting every peace plan
Most Israelis, including the prime minister, seek a negotiated end to the conflict, with an end to all claims. This is the outcome to which both sides committed in the Oslo Accords.
By JONATHAN SCHACHTER,JONATHAN SCHANZER \
8/15/2020 10:40:24 PM
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Should Washington pursue a snapback of sanctions on Tehran?
The UN’s arms restrictions are tied to Security Council Resolution 2231, which endorsed the nuclear deal with Iran.
By KIRKLAND H. DONALD,JOHN BIRD \
8/15/2020 10:50:53 PM
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An Israel listening tour for Seth Rogen
To help Rogen make sense of it all, I suggest that he go to Israel for a listening tour.
By BOB FEFERMAN \
8/15/2020 10:56:10 PM
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Benny Gantz’s last chance – a suggested inauguration speech
To say the least, more than a million voters who put their faith in the Blue and White party were devastatingly disappointed and are unlikely to show the same support in potential future elections.
By URIYA ROSENMAN \
8/15/2020 11:02:14 PM
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Social distancing in animals sheds light on its true efficiency
Animals deploy various cues to indicate the need for social distancing after identifying sick individuals, some rather complex.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
8/16/2020 7:32:57 AM
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The UAE's Apex and Israel's Tera Group sign deal on COVID-19 research
Delegations from Israel and the United Arab Emirates will meet in the coming weeks to sign agreements on a range of issues.
By REUTERS \
8/16/2020 12:38:12 AM