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US troops in Syria are more than twice as many as stated, Pentagon acknowledges
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 12:29:11 AM
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Norway requests FIFA investigate Israel before World Cup
The Norwegian Football Federation president said she stands behind her government's call to end the war in Gaza.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 1:32:03 AM
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Biden to meet with Pope Francis in January
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 1:06:13 AM
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Ireland's 'reincarnation of ancient antisemitism': Amb. Erlich defends embassy closure
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland following anti-Israel policies, with Ambassador Dana Erlich supporting the move while Opposition Leader Lapid criticized it as "a victory for antisemitism."
By SHIR PERETS \
12/20/2024 1:28:07 AM
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'We are there for them': IFCJ doubles aid to NIS 26.6m. for Israel's needy amid war
Since October 7, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has distributed over 132 million dollars towards enhancing the security of the civilian home front.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 2:12:11 AM
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'One of our own': Tottenham fans release yellow balloons for last British-Israeli hostage
Emily Damari is the last living British-Israeli hostage being held by Hamas in Gaza.
By SHIR PERETS \
12/20/2024 3:05:34 AM
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Communities in Israel’s south balance regeneration and preservation a year after Oct. 7
Fourteen months after October 7, Israel's southern communities struggle to balance rebuilding with preserving memories as tourists visit attack sites while residents return home.
By Nicholas Potter \
12/20/2024 3:10:54 AM
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'They’re tearing the church apart': Putin targets Russia's 'godless' Jews at media conference
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a freeze on the war would only allow Putin to rearm.
By CORINNE BAUM AND BEN SALES/JTA \
12/20/2024 4:50:04 AM
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Chikli: CAIR leader praised October 7 massacre, called Gaza 'concentration camp'
Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli claimed that CAIR had ties to Hamas and was 'outrageously antisemtic.'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 3:43:38 AM
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Trump-backed spending deal fails in House, shutdown approaches
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 3:51:01 AM
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Israel at war day 441: What's happening in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria?
IDF operates in West Bank • Katz not present at IDF HQ during Yemen strike • CAIR leader praised October 7 massacre • IDF ordered to conclude October 7 probes by end of January
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 4:44:01 AM
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Iraqi foreign minister: 'ISIS is expanding its areas of control'
By MAARIV \
12/20/2024 4:38:06 AM
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Blinken: Hamas realizes 'cavalry not coming,' should agree to a ceasefire and 'do it now'
If Hamas truly cares about the Palestinian people, they will "they will say yes and do it now," Blinken said.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 4:56:44 AM
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FAA banning drone flights over New Jersey, New York sites
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 4:58:46 AM
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Lawsuit alleges US failed to evacuate Palestinian Americans trapped in Gaza
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 5:09:02 AM
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Can Google and Bill Gates Make Fusion Energy a Reality? CFS Begins Work on Revolutionary Plant
Many experts remain skeptical about the timelines for achieving fusion power due to significant scientific and engineering challenges.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 7:20:24 AM
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New documentary follows new attempt to find legendary hoard of Inca emperor Atahualpa
Jorge Anhalzer's team discovered an ancient Inca road matching Valverde's map, possibly leading to the lost treasure.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 8:40:00 AM
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California declares state of emergency over bird flu outbreak
The H5N1 avian influenza virus has been spreading through US dairy cattle herds since March, affecting at least 16 states.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 9:50:00 AM
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A killer on the loose? 44 dead seals found since October still baffle German authorities
Preliminary investigations have ruled out natural causes of death for the seals.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 10:30:00 AM
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Flat Earth YouTuber admits mistake after trip to Antarctica
Campanella participated in "The Final Experiment," an expedition conceived by Will Duffy, a pastor from Colorado, aiming to end the long-standing disputes about the shape of the planet.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 11:20:00 AM
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For the first time, hidden imperial Roman spice vaults are now open to public
The Horrea Piperataria remained hidden for centuries beneath the ruins of the Basilica of Maxentius.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 12:05:00 PM
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Ancient Ten Commandments tablet sells for $5 million at Sotheby's auction
Some experts question the tablet's authenticity and its purported dating between 300 and 800 CE.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 1:55:00 PM
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Florida's Trump Towers are sinking, along with other luxury properties
Affected properties include the Porsche Design Tower, Trump Tower III, Trump International, Surf Club Towers, Ritz-Carlton Residences, and Faena Hotel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 2:25:00 PM
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Inspiration behind Poulenc's Opera: 16 guillotined nuns canonized by Pope Francis
On July 17, 1794, at 8:00 p.m., the nuns were executed in the Place du Trône, today's Place de la Nation, after being convicted of hostility to the French Revolution.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 3:35:00 PM
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Chinese crew completes unprecedented 9-hour mission outside space station
During the spacewalk, Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong installed a debris protection system with support from the station's robotic arm.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 4:20:00 PM
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Researchers warn: Cheap watch bands safer as expensive ones contain toxic chemicals
Lead author of the study, Alyssa Wicks, recommends purchasing lower-cost wristbands made from silicone and advises consumers to err on the side of caution.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 5:35:00 PM
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Girls shoulder more domestic tasks, study finds
Children without siblings participate less in household chores than those with brothers and sisters.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 6:45:00 PM
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At year's end: Netanyahu eyes Iran after triumphs over Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria - analysis
Netanyahu is set to cement his strategic goals: tightening his military control over Gaza, thwarting Iran's nuclear ambitions, and capitalizing on the dismantling of Tehran's allies.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 8:32:49 AM
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US officials had 'good' meeting with Syria's de-facto new ruler, remove $10 billion bounty
The visit comes as Western governments are gradually opening channels to HTS and its leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, and start debating whether or not to remove the terrorist designation on the group.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 8:33:11 AM
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Israelis in West Bank set fire to mosque, graffiti 'revenge' on building - report
The words "the righteous will rejoice because he takes vengeance," from the Torah, was sprayed on the building.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 8:51:20 AM
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Netanyahu, Katz approved Yemen strikes without cabinet input - KAN
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 8:54:07 AM
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Sweden will no longer fund UNRWA aid agency, minister says
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 9:05:45 AM
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CIA chief leaves Qatar as hostage talks fail to make progress - Washington Post
Current progress in the talks remains stuck for the time being, as the two sides remain at an impasse over a couple of Israeli demands.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 9:46:30 AM
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Bathing prohibited on Tel Aviv, Herzliya beaches due to pollution
By YUVAL BAGNO AND MOSHE COHEN \
12/20/2024 9:41:16 AM
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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US
See Shabbat times in your area.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 10:10:15 AM
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'Jesus lived and died as a Jew': Chikli slams pope for Vatican keffiyeh nativity display
“There is no other way to understand this decision than as a deliberate adoption of the Palestinian narrative,” Chikliwrote to Pope Francis.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 10:12:28 AM
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Lapid to police: Allow Kaplan hostage protest or face legal challenges
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 10:23:43 AM
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Daily horoscope for Friday: Aries - A sense of irritation and restlessness
Days of routine and tasks may bring irritation and overthinking. Prioritize physical activity and a balanced diet.
By Sigal Eliyahu / Maariv Online \
12/20/2024 10:28:30 AM
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Man pronounced dead following violent incident in the Negev region
By MAARIV \
12/20/2024 11:05:34 AM
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Large-scale refugee returns could overwhelm Syria, UN migration agency chief warns
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 11:34:16 AM
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IDF confiscates weapons, arrests four wanted people in West Bank op.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 1:04:34 PM
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Mike Huckabee: Israel will 'never be alone again' in 'fight for freedom'
"You will never be alone again in your fight for freedom and to preserve the country and the land and the heritage that God gave you," Huckabee said.
By AMICHAI STEIN \
12/20/2024 12:19:42 PM
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Sweden cuts UNRWA funds, directs aid to Gaza via alternative channels
Sweden cuts off UNRWA but pledges 400 million kronor in additional aid to Gaza.
By Ben Edidin AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS \
12/20/2024 2:11:11 PM
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UN human rights office to send team to Syria next week
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 12:52:42 PM
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East Jerusalem resident arrested on suspicion of stabbing elderly woman
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 2:15:49 PM
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Israeli spiritual rapper Eliezer Botzer dies at 43
With a giant presence – both physical and onstage - and outward haredi trappings, Botzer created music that reached out spiritual seekers of any level of observance
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 1:16:18 PM
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Noga Erez: I’ve lost international bookings because I’m Israeli
In the video post, she said that scheduled festival and concert dates abroad have been abruptly cancelled.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 1:26:44 PM
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Turkey's Erdogan says terrorist groups need to be eliminated for safe new Syria
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 1:54:50 PM
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For a Jewish world in crisis, JDC ensures Hannukah’s light inspires hope and action
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) ensures vulnerable Jews worldwide feel the holiday's message of resilience and hope.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 2:00:43 PM
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Sappers detonate rocket remnant in Galilee
By Walla! \
12/20/2024 2:23:53 PM
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PM term limits, no draft exemptions: Liberman reveals five principles for next coalition
In his post, Liberman wrote that the "current coalition is dragging Israel into an endless internal conflict, on issues such as the tax evasion law, the judicial system, the media, and the budget."
By Mathilda Heller \
12/20/2024 3:27:55 PM
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Pupil killed in knife attack at Croatia school
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 3:01:34 PM
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WATCH: IDF dismantles underground 7.5 km tunnel in Gaza, finds equipment seized by Hamas on Oct. 7
Israeli forces also found maps of Israeli communities that bordered the Palestinian enclave.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 3:10:42 PM
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Two journalists killed in Syria, pro-Kurdish party in Turkey says
In a speech in the Turkish parliament on Friday, Gulistan Kilic Kocyigit, co-chair of the DEM Party, condemned the killing of the journalists.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 3:14:37 PM
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US kills ISIS leader Abu Yusif in precision strike in Syria
The area where the strike happened was previously controlled by the Assad regime and Russia, according to CENTCOM.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 4:24:58 PM
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UK sentences 'idiot' Hamas supporter who sent threatening message to 'Zionist' British PM Starmer
Mohammed Nafees Ahmed, 32, celebrated the deaths of IDF soldiers, police said.
By DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD \
12/20/2024 5:16:56 PM
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Syrian allegedly wounded by IDF gunfire while protesting Israeli incursion in buffer zone - report
"IDF personnel that called on the demonstrators to move away identified a threat, and as a result, the protester's leg was injured," the IDF said.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 4:53:39 PM
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World Food Programme says three members killed in Sudan's Blue Nile state after aerial strike
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 5:00:01 PM
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IDF announces two demolitions of apartments belonging to terrorists
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 5:19:29 PM
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US diplomats meet representatives of Syria's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham in Damascus
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 5:53:57 PM
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Holocaust denier with weapons stash sentenced in Scotland after planning attack on LGBT community
Alan Edward was handed a 15-year extended sentence, with 10 years in jail and five years on license once released.
By DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD \
12/20/2024 6:03:18 PM
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Third time this year: Shots fired at Jewish school in Canada
The current incident is the third time gunshots were fired at the school this year, with similar incidents recorded in October and May.
By DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD \
12/20/2024 6:19:13 PM
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Documents captured from Hamas reveal Iran's complex weapons smuggling network
The smuggling routes to the West Bank had two routes: the first passed through Syria to Jordan; the second route began in Syria, through Lebanon, and then weapons were smuggled directly into Israel.
By AVI ASHKENAZI \
12/20/2024 9:20:07 PM
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US charges Iranian over alleged role in 2022 death of American
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 6:47:14 PM
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Turkey tells Germany Kurdish militant groups must lay down arms
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 7:42:22 PM
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European lawmaker claims dual nationals should be allowed to join ‘Palestinian armed resistance’
Rima Hassan had previously described the October 7 massacre as "legitimate."
By DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD \
12/20/2024 8:16:52 PM
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US Congress approves stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown
President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law on Saturday.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2024 8:04:31 PM
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US decides to lift $10 million bounty on Syrian HTS leader al-Julani
By Walla! \
12/20/2024 8:21:03 PM
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Saudi Arabia warned Germany ahead of Christmas market ramming, source claims
German reports claim that the driver was a man from Saudi Arabia and is approximately 50 years old.
By DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD AND REUTERS \
12/20/2024 9:17:42 PM
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'We felt pride': Israel Air Force personnel share about their complex operation in Yemen
From the control room and the pilot's seat: Lt.-Commander D led the operation from the control tower in Israel. 2,000 kilometers away, IAF pilot S dropped bombs on Yemen's capital – Sana'a.
By YANIR YAGNA \
12/20/2024 10:33:19 PM
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PM Netanyahu: 'I’m not going to agree to end the war before we remove Hamas' - WSJ
"We’re not going to leave them in power in Gaza, 30 miles from Tel Aviv. It’s not going to happen,” he said amid calls by many to accept a ceasefire-hostage release deal in the Palestinian enclave.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2024 11:13:47 PM
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‘Only the AfD can save Germany’: Elon Musk endorses far-right German party
Since Musk bought the social network X, formerly Twitter, in 2022, his statements and associations with ideas and figures promoting antisemitic rhetoric have rattled Jewish communal watchdogs.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
12/20/2024 11:39:10 PM