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Israeli envoy goes to Japan to return Israelis on coronavirus cruise ship
"My goal is to make every effort so that the Israelis who are there can quickly and safely reach home," said Health Ministry director-general Prof. Itamar Grotto.
By AARON REICH \
2/16/2020 12:08:08 AM
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Iraqi Nujaba militia: Countdown to attacks on US forces has begun
"We are closer than you think," the group claimed in a tweet.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/16/2020 7:36:30 PM
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IDF strikes Hamas targets, military compound in Gaza Strip
The air strikes were in response to rockets fired out of Gaza into Israel Saturday night.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 8:47:49 PM
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Coronavirus lockdown results millions in Asia working from home
In some sectors, specifically digital-based companies, the change in workplace environment has been seen as a positive experience
By AARON REICH \
2/16/2020 1:27:59 AM
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Palestinian NYU prof. founded group that attacked NYC subways last month
The group Decolonize This Place calls for Free Palestine and for the boycott of Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/18/2020 6:11:56 PM
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'Sex and the City' actress Lynn Cohen dies, aged 86
Cohen's career spanned over 40 years and included a performance as former prime minister Golda Meir in Stephen Spielberg's 2005 critically acclaimed film 'Munich.'
By AARON REICH \
2/16/2020 3:07:47 AM
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China reports 142 new deaths from coronavirus on mainland
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 3:07:14 AM
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Blasts hit US coalition base in Baghdad, no casualties
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 10:03:37 AM
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Astronomers to scan entire sky for alien life
The project was first announced last Friday in Seattle during the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 4:32:18 AM
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Israeli man arrested for money laundering in prostitution enterprise
Itzhak Cohen, from Israel, and Tracy Reynolds, from Colorado, have been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering and two counts of money laundering.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 4:20:56 AM
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Hong Kong to arrange flights to take home passengers from Diamond Princess
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 4:12:09 AM
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Safed chief rabbi calls for prayer at Western Wall for coronavirus victims
The mass prayer gathering at the Western Wall is slated to take place on Sunday, February 16 at 4:30 p.m.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 4:43:04 PM
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Coronavirus outbreak threatens Israeli tourism
"There is drastic decline in bookings for East Asia, and that's understandable – but bookings in general have come to a standstill, even for Passover flights to Verona or Cyprus."
By AARON REICH \
2/16/2020 11:51:24 AM
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Another 70 people test positive for coronavirus on ship in Japan
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 5:11:22 AM
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Amazon forces Palestinians to list Israel as residence for free shipping
Amazon's policy constitutes “blatant discrimination between potential customers on the basis of their nationality.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 12:50:11 PM
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Canada to evacuate passengers from virus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 5:47:09 AM
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San Diego aquarium successfully breeds rare weedy sea dragon fish
The fish are native to Australia and, due to their small population numbers, little is known about the species.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 6:18:20 AM
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J Street calls Democratic Majority for Israel to take down anti-Sanders ad
"DMFI, in reality, represents a minority of pro-Israel Democrats, who seem more concerned with targeting progressives over Israel policy than with confronting the destructive agenda of Donald Trump."
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
2/16/2020 12:41:44 PM
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Pope Francis and Dr. Moshe Kantor discuss future World Holocaust Forums
Future World Holocaust Forums will focus on the ethical and moral issues of the day, like rising extremism and manifestations of hatred, refugees, education and global inequality.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 6:26:27 AM
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The benefits of starting a business with luxury cars for rental
There are plenty of business ideas that can be implemented easily provided that they rely on solid plans and on the demand of the market.
By Leo Giosuè \
2/16/2020 7:02:38 AM
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How to promote your business for online customers
E-commerce is one of the fastest growing industries at a global level.
By Leo Giosuè \
2/16/2020 7:07:06 AM
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How to choose the right jurisdiction for opening a business
The world is full of business opportunities which make it hard to decide on the best jurisdiction to set up a company in.
By Leo Giosuè \
2/16/2020 7:12:01 AM
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Trial of policeman who killed Ethiopian Solomon Tekah opens today
Tekah's killing shook the country and led to nationwide protests by the Ethiopian community about dangerous discrimination by police and racism against them in general.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/16/2020 9:37:37 PM
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Israel reduces humanitarian supplies that can enter Gaza after rocket fire
"Hamas is responsible for what is happening in and out of the Gaza Strip," COGAT said in a statement. "Unless the peace is maintained, the State of Israel will act accordingly."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 12:31:14 PM
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Saudi-Israeli relations to expand only after peace plan, FM says
Senior Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, a participant at the Munich Security Conference, emphasized that a peace agreement must be in accordance with Palestinian conditions.
By GIDEON KOUTS / MAARIV \
2/16/2020 12:36:04 PM
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Palestinian with knife arrested after attempted attack
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 9:24:14 AM
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Three Israelis on ‘Diamond Princess’ cruise ship contract coronavirus
Americans evacuate US passengers from the boat as Israel announces new travel restrictions and flight cancellations.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
2/17/2020 2:09:24 AM
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The hidden treasures between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
The pastoral view, the luxurious rooms and the high-quality food at the hotel make it a prime starting point to explore the area. The only danger is that it’s so relaxing, you might never leave.
By DAVID BRINN \
2/16/2020 9:46:01 AM
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Edmond Hotel – the new Rosh Pina boutique spa delight
The hotel’s design was inspired by the Rosh Pina story dating back to the 19th century during the days of the Baron Rothschild.
By TALY SHARON \
2/16/2020 9:51:48 AM
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Churchill’s definition of Belgium: ‘A manufactured country’
“Usury” was the grounds for deportation of the Jews of Antwerp by the Duke of Brabant in 1261, who called for them to be expelled or destroyed.
By SHIMON SAMUELS \
2/16/2020 9:57:30 AM
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China health official says controls starting to rein in coronavirus
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 10:01:07 AM
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‘Never again’ – all over again
Their experiences and life lessons learned and lived seem to imbue many with a quality of moral authority that leads all of us to sit upright and listen.
By NAFTALI SCHIFF \
2/16/2020 10:01:19 AM
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One Christian Zionist’s perspective
I, like most Christian Zionists, was both excited and apprehensive at the thought of a peace plan coming from this administration.
By TOMMY WALLER \
2/16/2020 10:08:29 AM
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Nefesh B'Nefesh and FIDF host 'personal errands day' for lone IDF soldiers
Organized in conjunction with the IDF Human Resources Department, Yom Siddurim acts as a one-stop-shop for lone soldiers to complete a range of necessary errands.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
2/16/2020 10:17:45 AM
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Iran’s not waiting
The approval process for Momentum needs to be above the fray of politics and electioneering.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
2/16/2020 10:19:04 AM
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40th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution riddled with failures
Celebrations this week mark the 41st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
By MAYA CARLIN \
2/16/2020 10:29:04 AM
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The killing of Soleimani and the ‘Deal of the Century’
“The Persians did invent chess, but I met quite a few Jews who learned how to deliver checkmate,” replied Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva, noting that the campaign-between-the-wars is far from over.
By GAL PERL FINKEL \
2/16/2020 10:37:55 AM
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Left-wing activist attacked outside Likud conference
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 10:39:51 AM
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The ‘Deal of the Century’ – changing the borders
When the Palestinians reached the conclusion that rejection does not pay, they recognized Israel’s statehood and signed the Oslo Accords.
By TERRY NEWMAN \
2/16/2020 10:47:18 AM
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IDF stops Hamas 'honeypots' from trapping soldiers
As part of "Operation Rebound," the IDF has foiled the third such Hamas network foiled in three years.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/16/2020 9:26:58 PM
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Trump’s deal highlights the great Jewish rift
There are numerous lamentations about the negative implications for Palestinians and the manifest injustice being paid to them.
By DOUGLAS ALTABEF \
2/16/2020 10:53:50 AM
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China's Hubei bans vehicle traffic to curb spread of coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 10:56:19 AM
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Honoring my father’s legacy in Israel
My father was born in Poland. In 1941, after he lost one brother to the Nazis, the Soviets took control of his hometown and he and his family were deported to Siberia, where they survived the war.
By ANA DEMEL \
2/16/2020 10:56:47 AM
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American woman tests positive again for coronavirus in Malaysia
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 11:10:10 AM
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Bernie Sanders: Mike Bloomberg will not excite voters
"The simple truth is that Mayor Bloomberg, with all his money, will not create the kind of excitement and energy we need to have the voter turnout we must have to defeat Donald Trump," Sanders said.
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 11:33:11 AM
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South Korea to evacuate Koreans from cruise ship quarantined in Japan
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 11:36:17 AM
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Man dies after being found unconscious following traffic accident
By MAARIV ONLINE \
2/16/2020 12:25:23 PM
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Palestinian family says it lives within the borders of Israeli settlement
Israel claimed ownership of the land surrounding the Gharib family's house and created a West Bank settlement there.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
2/17/2020 10:45:25 AM
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Palestinian security prisoner found with 11 cellphones in abdomen
A Palestinian security prisoner was found trying to smuggle 11 cellphones into Megiddo Prison in northern Israel last week, but was caught by security guards.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 6:33:01 PM
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Miriam Adelson: Cannabis is a gateway drug to opioids
“The normalization of cannabis in our society directly endangers its most vulnerable members: children,” said Dr Miriam Adelson.
By HANNAH HEPNER \
2/17/2020 3:21:17 AM
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Middle Eastern Film Week to be held at the Jerusalem Cinematheque
The opening-night film will be Manele Labidi’s Arab Blues, about a young woman who returns home to Tunis after studying in Paris and opens a psychology practice.
By HANNAH BROWN \
2/16/2020 12:31:00 PM
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Restored Alexandria synagogue hosts largest Jewish prayer in decades
With Egypt’s new program to preserve its Jewish heritage, the synagogue was renovated in a multi-year, multi-million euro effort beginning in 2017
By CARMEL MADADSHAHI \
2/17/2020 7:42:50 PM
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Netanyahu: ICC has become a political tool against Israel
The prime minister said that he worked with the National Security Council and Foreign Ministry to get these countries to come out against the ICC chief prosecutor’s push to put Israel on trial.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/16/2020 11:42:23 PM
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Libya arms embargo a 'joke,' says UN official
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 2:47:59 PM
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Italy to evacuate 35 nationals from cruise ship quarantined at Japan port
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 1:14:02 PM
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Tzomet party drops out of Knesset race, leaving 29
The Tzomet party dropped out of the March 2nd on Sunday after reaching a deal with the Likud to endorse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party.
By GIL HOFFMAN,MAARIV ONLINE \
2/16/2020 1:38:07 PM
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Moscow church holds prayer service for China to overcome coronavirus
Oleg Popenkov, a worshipper at Father Igor's service, said he was relieved the disease has not caused more devastation in Russia. But China, he said, needed the prayers.
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 1:45:17 PM
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Meetup for startups and entrepreneurs on how to 'due' diligence right
An experts panel on the subject of due diligence was moderated by Tamir Meiri, from Johnson & Johnson.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
2/16/2020 3:26:51 PM
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Taiwan's health ministry confirms first coronavirus death on island, cases at 20
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 2:10:04 PM
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Oman sees the biggest Gulf clash risk in Strait of Hormuz
The waterway between Iran and Oman - 33 km (21 miles) wide at its narrowest point - is the conduit for some 30% of all crude and other oil liquids traded by sea.
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 2:13:56 PM
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Man killed in hit-and-run in southern Israel, driver turns himself in
A 70-year-old man was found unconscious, and later died, following a hit-and-run on Highway 80 near the Tel Arad junction in the Negev, east of Beersheba.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 4:30:05 PM
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Is Michael Bloomberg considering Hillary Clinton as running mate?
“We are focused on the primary and the debate, not VP speculation,” said Jason Schechter, Bloomberg’s director of communications for his campaign.
By HANNAH HEPNER \
2/17/2020 12:11:40 PM
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Magnitude 5.8 quake hits in vicinity of Iran's Qeshm island in the Gulf
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 2:53:27 PM
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Pro-Soleimani posters appear across Italy honoring slain General
The posters in honor of slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani were placed by the European Solidarity Front for Syria.
By CARMEL MADADSHAHI \
2/17/2020 11:22:16 AM
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Rouhani: Iran will never yield to US pressure for talks
"America's 'maximum pressure' towards Iran is doomed to failure ... our enemy (the United States) is very well aware that their pressure is inefficient," Rouhani said.
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 5:30:42 PM
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Voting in embassies to begin Tuesday night
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/16/2020 3:20:02 PM
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Turkey tells Russia that attacks in Syria's Idlib must stop
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 3:42:20 PM
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Tennessee assembly advancing bills against antisemitism
The state legislature aims to greater define what constitutes antisemitism so as to help determine whether an investigation by state authorities needs to be conducted.
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/16/2020 7:42:47 PM
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President launches campaign to eliminate abuse of school-age youth
Slogan is part of a national campaign to eliminate verbal and physical abuse of school-age youth.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
2/16/2020 7:36:02 PM
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Ivanka Trump arrives in the UAE for Global Women's Forum in Dubai
Currently in its second year, the annual Global Women's Forum Dubai is a two-day summit taking place on February 16 and 17, with the conference's theme this year being "the power of influence."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 8:25:30 PM
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Conference of Presidents baffled by US refusal to release Jonathan Pollard
The Pollard issue has frequently been raised with the American authorities by both Israeli and American Jewish leaders, but to no avail.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
2/16/2020 8:52:48 PM
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Palestinian smugglers thwarted in Tarqumiyah border crossing
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 4:45:27 PM
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Israeli firm ready to assist coronavirus victims with novel drug
The innovative therapy is based on the research of Prof. Dror Mevorach, a senior physician from Hadassah-Hebrew University Hospital.
By EYTAN HALON \
2/16/2020 8:37:11 PM
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Boris Johnson considering removing BBC's publically funded status
If this move passes, it will result in a funding loss of at least £200 million and a transition into a subscription model.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 11:52:36 AM
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New York convenience store goes viral with 5-second shoplifting challenge
If customers solve a math problem, they have five seconds to steal anything they can. Except for the cat.
By AARON REICH \
2/16/2020 5:50:07 PM
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Madonna achieves milestone with 50th No. 1 hit on single 'Billboard' chart
In addition, Madonna has also achieved another landmark milestone achievement – having tallied at least one No. 1 hit on the Dance Club Songs chart in five separate decades.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/18/2020 3:38:46 PM
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Gaza-area mayors to Benjamin Netanyahu: Fight Hamas terrorism
“The reality in which our residents live is not moral and cannot continue,” said the mayors.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/16/2020 9:46:10 PM
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Joint List sets off election campaign in Yiddish, Russian, Amharic
The anti-Zionist party decided to join forces with minorities within Israel's Jewish population.
By LEON SVERDLOV \
2/16/2020 6:14:21 PM
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Iranian economy due to get slammed by FATF
Expected blow to come after new IAEA chief ramps up pressure
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/16/2020 7:40:09 PM
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Shabbat busses a subversive blow for religious freedom in Israel – report
This is a hot-button issue for many secular Israelis, who find the lack of public transportation on Shabbat unfair, especially in areas that are almost entirely secular to begin with.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 9:47:56 PM
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Right-wing parties vow to back Netanyahu
Election ads and voting abroad starting
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/16/2020 8:43:10 PM
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Crisis puts Lebanon's survival at stake, Hezbollah warns
Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah also said there was no point in politicians trading blame over the causes of the crisis.
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 6:45:21 PM
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Hundreds pray at Kotel for end to coronavirus
“As Jews, we believe that God has the power to send healing. We are not doctors, but we can pray,” said Rabbi Avi Berman, executive director of the Israeli branch of the Orthodox Union.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
2/16/2020 10:41:33 PM
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Car bomb near Syria-Turkey border kills two, wounds five
The Turkish Defense Ministry has blamed the Kurdish YPG militia for the attack.
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 12:29:11 AM
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Minister Bennett: There are attempts to replace Netanyahu in Likud
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 7:20:16 PM
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Kay Wilson, from improbable terror survivor to resilient activist
Wilson was the improbable survivor of a murderous terrorist attack by two Palestinians, Ayad Fatsafta and Kifah Ghanimat, part of a four-member terror cell based in Hebron.
By SHLOMO MAITAL \
2/16/2020 7:25:49 PM
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Netanyahu: Elections are choice between trade unionist and free economy
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and would-be finance minister Nir Barkat presented their vision for the Israeli economy under continued Likud governance on Sunday.
By EYTAN HALON \
2/16/2020 8:40:26 PM
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Russian-backed Syrian army seizes most of rebel-held Aleppo province
By REUTERS \
2/16/2020 7:31:37 PM
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Israeli Opera to host Placido Domingo singing competition in Tel Aviv
Founded in 1993 by the famed international tenor, Operalia aims to discover the youngest and most promising opera singers and help them launch their international careers.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/16/2020 7:43:13 PM
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Margot Robbie shines as Harley Quinn in 'Birds of Prey'
In addition to a take on feminism, the story also translates well to being an overall focus on being an outsider.
By HAGAY HACOHEN,AARON REICH \
2/17/2020 10:54:37 AM
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Israeli technology may help drastically reduce coronavirus diagnostic time
The new technology was developed by researchers at Bar Ilan University
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
2/18/2020 3:37:52 PM
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Letters to the Editor February 17, 2020: Contemptible UN boycott
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
2/16/2020 8:05:44 PM
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The Arab Spring for the Joint List
The Joint List is not actually absent from their influence over the identity of the next prime minister, as attested to by the three previous election campaigns.
By ITAY TSAMIR \
2/16/2020 8:11:25 PM
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PA Spokesman: Israelis have to live with us, not the Sudanese
Palestinian officials lay blame for lack of peace on Trump and Netanyahu.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/16/2020 10:13:07 PM
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The toxic ramifications of haredi education on Israeli society
The lack of a core curriculum in the haredi sector for boys is one of the biggest restraints on the integration of men from the community into the workforce, and on their earning capacity.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
2/17/2020 4:53:15 AM
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Shtayyeh: Respond to Israeli annexation, recognize Palestine as state
EU foreign ministers should reject Trump peace plan
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/17/2020 11:52:44 AM
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Constitutional changes in the post-Netanyahu era
One of the most burning issues that must be addressed concerns transition governments.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
2/18/2020 10:56:53 AM
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Preparing for an American Democratic president
It is a great problem for Israel that the majority of American Jews will probably vote for the Democratic nominee, whoever that is.
By MANFRED GERSTENFELD \
2/16/2020 8:31:56 PM
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Mandelblit, Ashkenazi recordings from Harpaz Affair aired for first time
The Harpaz Affair dates back to August 2010
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/16/2020 10:09:26 PM
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Pets outfitted with makeshift masks to protect them from coronavirus
Animal lovers have begun sharing pictures of their pets, mostly cats, on social media, most of them wearing makeshift protective gear from surgical masks with eye-holes cut out.
By AARON REICH \
2/18/2020 3:39:45 PM
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Coronavirus Map: Latest updates of Coronavirus spreads worldwide
Stay updated on latest coronavirus news from around the world.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
3/25/2020 4:35:27 PM
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Netanyahu lauds ‘first Israeli flight’ over Sudanese airspace on Saturday
Netanyahu: Only 10% of Israel’s relations with Muslim countries are known
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/16/2020 11:37:04 PM
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Sometimes the third time is not the charm - analysis
The real issue is that the army should have been prepared for such an attack and should have taken more precautions, says Altshuler, senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/16/2020 10:16:38 PM
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Female Imam: 'Does German FM have an antisemitism problem?'
The Foreign Ministry on Heiko Maas’s watch has faced allegations of stoking Jew-hatred.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
2/17/2020 6:04:53 PM
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Yair Lapid to ‘Post’: If Democrat wins, Netanyahu-led Israel in ‘deep trouble’
Blue and White co-leader says trick is to stand up to president without burning bridges to half of America
By JEREMY SHARON,YAAKOV KATZ \
2/17/2020 10:51:02 AM
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Minority governments not lacking legitimacy - analysis
What would happen if a minority coalition of Blue and White, Labor-Gesher-Meretz and Yisrael Beytenu would be the only possible government that could be built after the March 2 election?
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/16/2020 10:42:56 PM