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Saudi-Iran careen toward potential conflict
After President Donald Trump spoke to Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said there was “no evidence” the large attack came from Yemen.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
9/15/2019 11:46:06 PM
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Gilad Erdan: There may be a military operation in Gaza in the coming days
Erdan clarified that the state, of course, needed to try other means to achieve quiet before going to war, but that, after multiple attempts, negotiation attempts between Hamas and Israel had failed.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
9/15/2019 2:29:14 AM
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Police charge suspect with arson in Minnesota synagogue fire
Police arrested and charged 36-year-old Matthew James Amiot with first degree arson on Friday in connection with a fire that destroyed the historic Adas Israel Synagogue in Duluth.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 3:16:29 AM
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Birthright should pay its non-Israeli trip leaders
The Israeli staff are rightfully paid for their contributions to creating this once-in-a-lifetime Jewish experience. The trip facilitators, on the other hand, are not.
By JTA/ELI REITER \
9/15/2019 3:53:45 AM
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Artworks by children around the world installed at Tree of Life synagogue
“#Hearts Together: The Art of Rebuilding” features 101 works of art printed on canvas that are wrapped around the synagogue building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood.
By BETH KISSILEFF/JTA \
9/15/2019 4:11:16 AM
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The Tell: Bolton is out, Trump’s next foreign policy moves anyone’s guess
Donald Trump’s foreign policy often seems as dependent on his personal likes, insecurities and feelings on a given day as it does on an overarching philosophy.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
9/15/2019 4:23:46 AM
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Yale launches Holocaust survivors podcast
Titled “Those Who Were There,” the podcast has narration by Eleanor Reissa, an actress and Yiddish theater director, and historical oversight by Professor Samuel Kassow.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
9/15/2019 4:38:33 AM
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Stabber of Jews in Amsterdam says he forgot why he assaulted them
During the first hearing in the case, the victims asked the judge to consider a religious or racist motive, which currently is not included in the incitement.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
9/15/2019 4:45:16 AM
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Bernie Sanders chose Linda Sarsour: Can Jews overlook her views on Israel?
Is Bernie Sanders confident that enough Jewish Democrats will overlook Linda Sarsour and still support him?
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 5:02:59 AM
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Hofstra student describes antisemitic experiences on campus
When Abelman began as a student at Hofstra University in Long Island, she expected to encounter antisemitism, but she quickly realized that antisemitism was "more insidious" than she had expected.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 10:09:23 PM
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17% increase in 'summer layoffs'
According to data provided by the Employment Services, the phenomenon is especially popular among preschool teachers, school teachers and nannies.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
9/15/2019 7:23:04 AM
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Bar-Ilan U. develops information-mining tool for cancer research
ProtFus is able to identify fusion proteins that go by different names, making it easier for researchers to find the relevant literature.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
9/15/2019 8:39:59 PM
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Antisemitic graffiti at University of Tennessee blames Jews for 9/11
"Jews did 9-11. Google: Dancing Israelis" read the graffiti on The Rock, a massive stone on the UTK campus on which individuals or groups often paint opinions or congratulations.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
9/15/2019 7:27:18 AM
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Hong Kong protesters sing 'God Save the Queen' in call for British help
"Sino-British Joint Declaration is VOID," one placard read. "SOS Hong Kong," read another.
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 9:46:14 AM
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Riga – the hub of the Baltic Way
Exploring Latvia, where a human chain broke the bonds of Soviet oppression.
By BUZZY GORDON \
9/15/2019 8:23:46 AM
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Egypt's Sisi rebuffs videos alleging corruption
The military’s economic might has expanded since Sisi became president, and companies owned by the military have flourished, causing concern amongst local businessmen and foreign investors.
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 3:06:37 PM
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Iran says U.S. bases and aircraft carriers within range of its missiles
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 9:33:26 AM
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Taliban revoke ban on Red Cross, provide security guarantees
The ICRC in particular is known for its strict neutrality in conflicts.
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 9:36:08 AM
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Two minors arrested in suspicion of throwing Molotov cocktail in J'lem
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 9:41:04 AM
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Abbas: Within a year, no Palestinian will need treatment in Israel
“Infants and children are dying. They are not getting the treatment they are supposed to get,” Dr. Raz Somech from Sheba Medical Center told the Jerusalem Post last month.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
9/15/2019 10:58:01 AM
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Two Israeli security tech firms investigated on suspicion of fraud
Arrests were made in suspicion of 'fraud, smuggling and money laundering on a significant scale,' supposedly done in the context of business activity.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
9/15/2019 10:27:47 PM
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Pakistan summons Afghan, Indian diplomats after soldiers, civilian killed
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 10:02:01 AM
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Palestinian A-G charges relatives suspected of 'honor killing' with murder
Ghrayeb was allegedly beaten by her brother upon order of their father, and then again while recovering in the hospital.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
9/15/2019 4:54:51 PM
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Russia sends Su-57 stealth fighter to Turkey for ‘Technofest’
Russia is pleased for the moment.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
9/15/2019 2:04:22 PM
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Iranian media: Attacks on Saudi Arabia means world needs Iran's oil
Since May, the one-year anniversary of the US leaving the 'Iran Deal,' Tehran has been seeking ways to pressure the world to stop America’s sanctions.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
9/15/2019 1:11:48 PM
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Voting starts in Tunisian presidential election
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 10:38:07 AM
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Iran dismisses as 'pointless' U.S. claims about Aramco attacks - TV
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 10:39:32 AM
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Palestinian receives 5.5 years in prison for throwing Molotov cocktails
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 10:45:11 AM
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2By2 Gaming’s Golden Tides Washes Ashore at BitcoinCasino.io
2By2 Gaming has decided to give the overly crowded mermaid-themed slot genre a run for its money this month.
By Leo Giosuè \
9/18/2019 6:48:25 AM
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Netanyahu likely to return mandate if unable to get majority this time
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 11:03:30 AM
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Deri: left-wing has declared war on God, Judaism
'Today the danger is much greater than what it was three and a half months ago when we had no doubt that the rule of the right, the religious-Zionists and the ultra-Orthodox would continue'
By JEREMY SHARON \
9/15/2019 4:22:22 PM
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Saudi's full oil supply could take weeks to resume - source
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 11:20:47 AM
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UAE waiting for Saudi Arabia's conclusions from drone attack investigation - official
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 11:22:10 AM
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U.S. destroyer docks in Beirut Port
The 'USS Ramage' was the first American vessel to dock in Lebanon in over 30 years
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
9/15/2019 11:47:53 PM
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Reuven Rivlin, an early bird voter
Meanwhile, the president has not yet decided when to begin consultations with the different parties which pass the threshold.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
9/17/2019 7:11:30 AM
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Homophobic and anti Reform Noam party drops out of the election
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 12:20:40 PM
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Iraq denies its territory was used to launch attack on Saudi oil facilities
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 12:29:50 PM
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Anti-gay Noam Party drops out of election
The party decided not to endorse any other candidates.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
9/15/2019 11:26:23 PM
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UK communities secretary pledges £100,000 to fight online antisemitism
Jenrick also committed to write to all councils and universities this week demanding that they adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
9/16/2019 12:01:48 AM
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Election Committee rejects Netanyahu’s request for emergency meeting
Gantz requested a meeting himself with Melcer in order to persuade him not to meet with Netanyahu.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
9/15/2019 3:51:20 PM
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Iran's Zarif says U.S., allies are "stuck in Yemen"
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 12:47:54 PM
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Hong Kong police fire tear gas to break up protesters
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 1:04:28 PM
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Liberman: 'Netanyahu prefers a theocratic government'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 1:05:04 PM
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Iran dismisses U.S. claim it was behind Saudi oil attacks, says ready for war
State-run oil company Saudi Aramco said the strikes would cut output by 5.7 million barrels per day, or more than 5% of global crude supply.
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 2:59:10 PM
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CBD and Drug Test: How Long Does CBD Oil Stay in Your System?
CBD (cannabidiol) oil is a fantastic example of a modern problem requiring a not-so-modern solution.
By Leo Giosuè \
9/16/2019 11:56:27 AM
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Tsinandali Festival Brings Cultural Flavor to Georgia-Israel Relations
This festival will give young musicians from around the region a unique opportunity to showcase their talents on one of the biggest stages
By DAN RONVITZ \
9/15/2019 4:14:30 PM
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Netanyahu pledges sovereignty as cabinet approves new West Bank settlement
Netanyahu said it was one of three strategic steps he was taking in the last week before the election.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
9/15/2019 9:20:57 PM
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Street-artists in Kabul decorate blast-barricades with colorful artwork
Kabul over those years has become a city of endless barrier walls - surrounding all public administration buildings and organizational foreign headquarters.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
9/16/2019 11:32:46 AM
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Shaked to Netanyahu: Show us the Trump deal map before elections
U.S. Official: Yamina's 'Deal of the Century' map 'highly inaccurate'
By LAHAV HARKOV \
9/15/2019 7:06:33 PM
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Turkey says delivery of second S-400 battery complete
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 1:50:01 PM
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France condemns attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 1:54:46 PM
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Afghan, U.S. forces kill Taliban governors, fighters
But the Taliban denied the governor had been killed.
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 1:58:45 PM
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Syrian government artillery pounds south Idlib
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 2:00:30 PM
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Saudi attacks raise specter of oil at $100 per barrel - analysis
Attacks on two plants at the heart of the kingdom's oil industry on Saturday knocked out more than half of Saudi crude output, or 5% of global supply.
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 2:17:54 PM
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Yeshiva U. to open Holocaust and Genocide Studies Center
The center ‘plans to offer educators interdisciplinary graduate programs in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, incorporating history, Jewish studies, literature, law, philosophy and social work’
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
9/16/2019 12:00:19 AM
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Pistols, ammunition and 1.5 tons of spoiled meat found in Tamra man's home
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 3:02:39 PM
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50 years since Poland expelled its Jews in state purge - What changed?
In 1968, the state authorities of Socialist Poland expelled its Jewish citizens, arguing that there cannot be two homelands. Is it possible that such a thing could happen again?
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
9/15/2019 4:16:06 PM
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More talk on a U.S.-Israeli defense treaty. But where's IDF Chief Kochavi?
The US is Israel’s strongest ally, giving the Jewish State over $3 billion a year in military aid and considers Israel a “major non-NATO ally.”
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
9/15/2019 11:40:47 PM
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Netanyahu vs. Gantz: Rivlin's dilemma - analysis
Rivlin who has publicly stated that he and Benjamin Netanyahu are no longer friends, may find it difficult to vote Likud in Tuesday's election.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
9/15/2019 11:07:06 PM
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Turkey says Israel becoming 'racist, apartheid regime'
Netanyahu said on Tuesday he would annex the Jordan Valley. The move alarmed Middle Eastern nations, European powers and Arab foreign ministers.
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 4:04:52 PM
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White House says U.S. ready to tap SPR, doesn't rule out Iran meeting
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 4:40:44 PM
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Hezbollah's new missile 'capable of destroying all military battleships'
"Our new missile is capable of destroying all military battleships, killing all who are on board," wrote a Hezbollah activist on Twitter.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,ANNA AHRONHEIM \
9/15/2019 5:14:44 PM
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Ultra-Orthodox parties weaponize afterlife for get-out-the-vote campaign
Alongside promises of eternal salvation in return for a political vote, ultra-Orthodox parties invoke spectre of war on the religious to boost voting numbers
By JEREMY SHARON \
9/15/2019 11:04:36 PM
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White House does not rule out Trump-Rouhani meeting after Saudi attacks
Pompeo said Iran was behind nearly 100 attacks on Saudi Arabia while leaders in Tehran "pretend to engage in diplomacy."
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 6:03:37 PM
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Ayelet Shaked: Netanyahu’s grudge against me hurts national interest
Ayelet Shaked held a press conference during which she said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "and those around him do not want" the Yamina party.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
9/15/2019 8:13:32 PM
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Golden toilet named ‘America’ stolen from Blehnheim Palace
66-year-old man suspected of the theft was arrested by Thames Valley Police.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
9/18/2019 1:36:53 AM
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Man nearly divorces wife after finding out she won’t vote Netanyahu
The married couple, together for over 30 years and with grandchildren, almost separated when the wife considered voting for Avigdor Lieberman.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
9/15/2019 5:49:18 PM
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Palestinians have low expectations for Israeli election
Poll shows most believe results will have no or negative impact
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
9/15/2019 6:10:28 PM
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'Israel's election on Tuesday will be target of cyber-attacks'
Dr. Gabriel Weimann to ‘Post’: Highly doubtful Israel built digital defense against cyber attacks this time after capabilities were missing in April vote.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
9/15/2019 11:38:05 PM
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Why did 88 Russians die in Turkey this summer?
Roughly 6 million Russian tourists visited Turkey in 2018 and even more arrived in 2019, but not all tourists are prepared for the vacation.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 6:24:41 PM
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Ex-envoy to U.S.: Israel needs formal denial from U.S. of spy allegations
According to the report, Israel was ‘behind the placement of cellphone surveillance devices found near the White House.’
By HERB KEINON \
9/15/2019 11:43:04 PM
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Graffiti sprayed on EU Israeli headquarters: German money kills Jews
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 6:45:12 PM
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Palestinians slam cabinet for meeting in Jordan Valley
The PLO Executive Committee expressed support for suspending all signed agreements with Israel.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
9/15/2019 11:22:50 PM
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Katz: Erdogan in no position to preach to Israel
Turkey slams PM for annexation announcement
By HERB KEINON \
9/15/2019 11:16:28 PM
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Netanyahu cancels participation in Bat Yam rally
By MAARIV ONLINE \
9/15/2019 7:28:57 PM
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Netanyahu: The election has been stolen
Gantz: PM delegitimizing election
By GIL HOFFMAN \
9/15/2019 11:28:32 PM
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Netanyahu: I’m going to lose right now
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 7:41:26 PM
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In interview Netanyahu slammed reporter for not letting him finish a sentence
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 7:56:31 PM
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EU offices in Israel vandalized with ‘German money kills Jews’
A right-wing Israeli activist and anti-asylum seekers activist, Sheffi Paz, filmed herself committing the vandalism, and later admitted to it.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
9/16/2019 4:00:23 AM
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Not a gimmick
A treaty between Israel and its greatest ally, the US, was reduced to an election campaign gimmick.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
9/15/2019 8:15:07 PM
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Democratic Union: Netanyahu means to torpedo the elections
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 8:21:21 PM
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A tale of Uganda’s Jewish community
The legacy of terrorism victim Dvir Sorek had an impact in one of the most unexpected places
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
9/16/2019 4:34:16 PM
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Hopes for Tuesday's elections
Unlike the right-religious voters, those of the center-left would welcome a national unity government without Netanyahu, since they believe such a government to be the only alternative.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
9/15/2019 8:40:11 PM
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We thank you, Jason Greenblatt
President Trump had warm words for Jason Greenblatt on Twitter: “Jason has been a loyal and great friend and fantastic lawyer,” and praised his “dedication to Israel.”
By MIKE EVANS \
9/15/2019 8:28:45 PM
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Benjamin Netanyahu and the media
And this is not the only occurrence. Yet with another great leader, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a man whom I have also known for almost 40 years, there is the same slanderous attack.
By MIKE EVANS \
9/15/2019 9:25:02 PM
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Car bomb kills 10 in Syrian town near Turkish border
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 8:40:20 PM
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September 16, 2019: That's what it's about
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
9/15/2019 8:40:31 PM
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The elephant lost in the ‘Left-Right’ discussions over antisemitism
There shouldn’t be any antisemitism in Europe and the US, first of all. The standard should be zero.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
9/15/2019 8:48:21 PM
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Merkel caused ‘massive security risk’ with 300,000 unidentified migrants
Former director of Germany’s foreign intelligence service said Merkel created a "security crisis” for Germany and the other member states of the European Union.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
9/16/2019 7:25:40 PM
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Iranian media: Attacks on Saudi Arabia mean world needs Iran’s oil
Six attacks on tankers and the seizing of a British tanker have been part of rising Gulf tensions since May.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
9/15/2019 9:08:42 PM
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Russia sends Su-57 stealth fighter to Turkey for ‘Technofest’
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
9/15/2019 9:19:24 PM
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‘Open heart surgery changed my perception of life’
For Rivka Sansolo, 68, the former chief occupational nurse for Clalit Health Services, the most significant decision she made in the last decade was to begin planning her retirement ahead of time.
By DUDU LEVY REICH \
9/15/2019 9:33:49 PM
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Gantz asks Rivlin not to trust Netanyahu
“If we get one more seat than Likud, we will receive the mandate to form the government,” Blue and White’s co-candidate for prime minister Yair Lapid said.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
9/15/2019 11:43:49 PM
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Technion researchers develop eco-friendly hydrogen production technology
The Technion researchers opened a start-up based on this technology called H2Pro to convert the technology to a commercial application.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
9/15/2019 9:44:48 PM
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‘Priorities will be given to life-saving medicines’
“It is painful that we established a fund because the deductible is painful for them”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/15/2019 9:40:38 PM
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A tale of two musicians
Israeli jazz guitarist Gilad Hekselman returns from New York for a Jerusalem show
By BARRY DAVIS \
9/15/2019 10:10:48 PM
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Seven more myths from Netanyahu -Fact checking
Not everything Netanyahu has said in his marathon of interviews with the Hebrew media ahead of the election is entirely accurate.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
9/16/2019 10:02:12 AM
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Dance review: YANG DANCE ARTS – CHINA
Choreographer and a dancer Yang Hailong chose well his musical support of Li Juntong, who composed accessible music that carries authentic scales mixed with traditional and modern instruments.
By ORA BRAFMAN \
9/15/2019 10:13:09 PM
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Ultra-Orthodox masses told elections are ‘fight for the honor of Heaven’
Gafni: Elections are ‘a war for every holy thing there is.
By JEREMY SHARON \
9/15/2019 11:11:41 PM
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Benny Gantz, Blue and White
Who is Benny Gantz?
By GIL HOFFMAN \
9/17/2019 12:00:21 AM
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Ayelet Shaked, Yamina
Who is Ayelet Shaked?
By LAHAV HARKOV \
9/16/2019 11:59:49 PM
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Amir Peretz, Labor-Gesher
Who is Amir Peretz?
By LAHAV HARKOV \
9/16/2019 11:59:24 PM
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Nitzan Horowitz, Democratic Union
Who is Nitzan Horowitz?
By LAHAV HARKOV \
9/17/2019 12:01:40 AM
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Senior U.S. official: Saudi attacks did not come from Yemen
By REUTERS \
9/15/2019 11:18:37 PM
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Aryeh Deri, Shas
Who is Aryeh Deri?
By JEREMY SHARON \
9/16/2019 11:57:48 PM
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Yaakov Litzman, United Torah Judaism
Who is Yaakov Litzman?
By JEREMY SHARON \
9/17/2019 12:02:30 AM
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Avigdor Liberman, Yisrael Beytenu
Who is Avigdor Liberman?
By JEREMY SHARON \
9/16/2019 11:58:21 PM