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Podemos' Iglesias says new political era starts in Spain
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 12:33:00 AM
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Basketball: Ashdod snaps Jerusalem’s winning streak
By ALLON SINAI \
12/21/2015 12:34:44 AM
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Basketball: Ashdod snaps Jerusalem’s winning streak
Maccabi led from start to finish, building an eight-point gap (22- 14) by the end of the first quarter.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/21/2015 12:36:05 AM
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Soccer: Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beersheba to battle for local supremacy at Bloomfield
By ALLON SINAI \
12/21/2015 12:42:03 AM
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Soccer: Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beersheba to battle for local supremacy at Bloomfield
The three-time reigning champion is unbeaten in its last six matches, winning eight of its past 10, while Beersheba is unbeaten in its last nine games, triumphing in eight of them.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/21/2015 12:44:02 AM
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Tennis: Sela wins singles, Ram and Erlich take doubles
By ALLON SINAI \
12/21/2015 12:45:54 AM
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Tennis: Sela wins singles, Ram and Erlich take doubles
Sela beat Amir Weintraub 7-5, 6-2 in the final which was postponed by two days due to the rainy weather.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/21/2015 12:48:40 AM
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Danon urges UN to condemn rocket attacks on northern Israel
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
12/21/2015 1:22:16 AM
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Danon urges UN to condemn rocket attacks on northern Israel
Three rockets were fired from southern Lebanon and were believed to have fallen in open territory in the North. The IDF responded with artillery fire.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
12/21/2015 1:38:58 AM
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New incentives announced for high-level math matriculation exam
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/21/2015 1:56:50 AM
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New incentives announced for high-level math matriculation exam
The initiative also seeks to increase the bonus gap between students taking a five-unit matriculation exam and the four-unit exam.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/21/2015 1:59:30 AM
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Kurdish de-mining team dismantles Islamic State terrorist infrastructure
Ordnance and explosives must be cleared so that Yazidi refugees may return.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/21/2015 9:47:55 AM
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NIS 1 billion development plan approved for Harish
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/21/2015 2:13:14 AM
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NIS 1 billion development plan approved for Harish
About 9,000 apartments have been marketed since the city’s construction began following an initial government decision five years ago, the PMO said.
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/21/2015 2:17:20 AM
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Initial approval granted to renewable energy bill
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/21/2015 3:02:10 AM
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Initial approval granted to renewable energy bill
The bill, proposed by MK Eitan Broshi (Zionist Union), calls for setting national targets for producing electricity from renewable energy sources.
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/21/2015 3:06:55 AM
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'I'm every Israeli's president,' says Rivlin, defending appearance at 'Haaretz' conference
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/21/2015 3:09:33 AM
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'I'm every Israeli's president,' says Rivlin, defending appearance at 'Haaretz' conference
An outspoken advocate for tolerance regardless of color, creed, nationality or political ideology, Rivlin said: “We must begin to speak to each other, and not just to speak but to listen."
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/21/2015 3:13:56 AM
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International Jewish parliamentarians to meet with MKs
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/21/2015 3:22:17 AM
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International Jewish parliamentarians to meet with MKs
The meetings were organized by the World Jewish Congress, in coordination with the Knesset and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/21/2015 3:25:01 AM
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Cabinet expands free basic dental care to children aged 13 and 14
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/21/2015 3:50:06 AM
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Cabinet expands free basic dental care to children aged 13 and 14
The expansion does not come at the expense of the NIS 300 million that has been added every year to the national basket of health service for medical technology.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/21/2015 3:52:11 AM
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NII renews larger child payments
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/21/2015 3:54:56 AM
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NII renews larger child payments
In addition, the government decision called to establish a savings account for needy children – though this measure is not expected to take effect until 2017.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/21/2015 3:59:17 AM
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Survivor of Kuntar's slaughter: 'I will never let them frighten me again'
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
12/21/2015 4:18:16 AM
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Survivor of Kuntar's slaughter: 'I will never let them frighten me again'
Hezbollah accused Israel of killing Kuntar in an air strike in Damascus. Israel welcomed his slaying but did not say it was responsible.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
12/21/2015 4:23:02 AM
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Number of missing in China landslide climbs to 91, state TV reports
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 4:50:25 AM
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Islamic State has tens of thousands of blank passports
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
12/21/2015 5:45:20 AM
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Islamic State has tens of thousands of blank passports
In addition to the blank passports, Islamic State seized machinery for the production of passports and personal identity papers.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
12/21/2015 6:14:40 AM
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Amid strong Israeli-Greek ties, Greece’s parliament to recognize Palestinian state
By HERB KEINON \
12/21/2015 6:28:31 AM
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Amid strong Israeli-Greek ties, Greece’s parliament to recognize Palestinian state
The declaration is expected to take place after Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who will meet with Prime Minister Tsipras on Monday, addresses the Greek parliament.
By HERB KEINON \
12/21/2015 7:27:12 AM
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Disputes
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
12/21/2015 7:09:52 AM
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Miss Universe host announces wrong winner before Miss Philippines crowned
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 8:14:53 AM
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Official: Ahead of Iran deal, US placed diplomacy before human rights to pacify Middle East partner
According to the official, in a highly unusual intervention, the department's hierarchy overruled its own staff's assessments of Oman's deteriorating record on forced labor and human trafficking.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 9:03:44 AM
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Police: Deadly crash near Vegas Miss Universe pageant not terrorism but may have been intentional
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 9:09:00 AM
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Remains of rocket found near northern city of Nahariya
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2015 9:24:28 AM
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Security forces arrest 13 wanted terrorists in West Bank in overnight operation
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2015 9:40:55 AM
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Vice chancellor says Austria cannot accept more than 100,000 migrants a year
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 9:47:05 AM
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When Can Constipation Kill You? Find out!
By MIMONIS \
12/21/2015 10:18:44 AM
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Miss Universe mishap: Miss Israel didn't win but what happened to Miss Colombia is much worse
The host of the 2015 Miss Universe pageant mistakenly announces the name of the wrong contestant as the winner of the competition.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 10:21:22 AM
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Netanyahu to Albanian PM: Our friendship goes back to Albania protecting Jews from Nazis
The leaders signed on a friendship agreement and a mutual cooperation agreement between Israel and Albania.
By HERB KEINON \
12/21/2015 10:50:31 AM
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Brussels police detain two in raids linked to Paris attacks
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 10:56:29 AM
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Security forces discover terrorist cell of Arab Israelis in East Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2015 11:05:42 AM
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Senior executive of Turkish ruling party: Israel undoubtedly 'a friend' of Ankara
While a final agreement has yet to be signed, Israel and Turkey are working on a draft agreement to improve ties between the two nations
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2015 11:37:04 AM
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Security forces arrest 5 Palestinians in east Jerusalem terrorist cell
The suspects directed their attacks against security forces and Jewish civilians in Ras al-Amud near the Mount of Olives cemetery, Shin Bet says.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/21/2015 11:42:59 AM
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WATCH: Israel completes trial of David's Sling missile defense system
"Revolutionary" new air defense system, designed to shoot down guided threats, will become operational at start of 2016.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
12/21/2015 12:07:36 PM
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Obama chides Republicans for lack of alternatives on ISIS
"When you ask them, 'well, what would you do instead?' they don't have an answer," says Obama of Republican candidates he has observed in televised debates.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 12:15:31 PM
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Santa Claus comes to the HO HO HOly city of Jerusalem
A cheerful Santa Claus walks back and forth on the Old City's walls, calling on Christian residents to come pick out a tree.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 12:47:17 PM
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Free Syrian Army: Hezbollah is lying, we killed Kuntar, not Israel
Syrian rebel group posts video to YouTube claiming responsibility for the assassination of the Hezbollah terrorist.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2015 1:20:35 PM
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Iran says Zionist lobby behind US visa waiver changes
The new policy will prevent visa-free travel to the United States for people who have visited Iran or hold Iranian nationality.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 1:21:59 PM
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Shin Bet denies Jewish terror suspect attempted suicide after torture
“One of the minors detained and tortured by the Shin Bet attempted suicide by slitting his wrists as a result of the physical and emotional pressure,” Honenu told the media.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/21/2015 2:09:00 PM
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Soon-to-be-Likud MK Ohana hopes to make LGBT rights a bipartisan issue
Amir Ohana is the head and founder of the Likud Pride Group, an LGBT interest group within the leading party.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/21/2015 2:23:55 PM
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Iraq welcomes Turkish decision to withdraw troops from the north
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 2:36:12 PM
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US, allies conduct 12 strikes in Iraq, three in Syria
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 2:39:25 PM
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More than 500 haredi men enlist to IDF in last two weeks
There are currently about 100 haredi soldiers from Tomer on operational duty in the Samaria region at present, and another 150 in training including 60 who enlisted last week.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/21/2015 2:40:58 PM
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A no hope congress
By Lawrence Polyakov \
12/21/2015 3:09:20 PM
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French police detain man over Air France false alarm
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 3:13:13 PM
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Hezbollah: The Israeli enemy will regret assassinating Samir Kuntar
Thousands of people flooded the streets of the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahia in south Beirut to pay tribute to Kuntar.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2015 3:17:28 PM
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WSJ: Iranian hackers infiltrated computers of small dam in NY
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 3:45:28 PM
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IDF to ease travel restrictions for Palestinian Christians during Christmas
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2015 4:01:57 PM
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After anti-Muslim rant, Miss Puerto Rico gets the boot
Destiny Velez's impugned tweets directed at filmmaker Michael Moore's "We are all Muslim" social media campaign.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2015 4:16:00 PM
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Investigators: Flight recorder from downed Russian warplane unreadable
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 4:27:57 PM
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Swedish railway stops Denmark service over refugee ID checks
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 4:31:13 PM
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Brain Drain Reversal: Record number of Israeli scientists looking to come home
Since 2007, 500 emigrant Israeli scientists have come back to Israel and the interest for scientists abroad seems to be on the rise.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/21/2015 4:32:33 PM
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Netanyahu praises Shalom for decision to quit politics
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/21/2015 4:36:13 PM
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Arab teen caught with hidden knife in Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2015 4:54:02 PM
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Source: Top Hamas operative has left Turkey following heavy US, Israeli pressure
Hamas source denies that Turkish authorities have imposed restrictions on Hamas activities and officials living in country.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/21/2015 4:58:36 PM
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Iraqi army to start attack on ISIS-held Ramadi city in coming hours
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 5:06:34 PM
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Lowered bus, train pricing expected to change the face of public transport in Israel
A massive pricing reform is planned for much of the nation's public transport system as of January 1.
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/21/2015 5:22:15 PM
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A Visit to Colonial America in the Center of Tel Aviv
By SARAH NADAV \
1/20/2016 6:33:51 PM
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New York, Nu York: Live in a Shul?
By ELLEN LEVITT \
12/21/2015 5:32:35 PM
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Vote on controversial Shabbat bill postponed
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/21/2015 5:36:56 PM
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Local Jews in shock after Ukrainian city of Konotop elects neo-Nazi mayor
Violence from Svoboda party activists a concern for some in small northern city.
By SAM SOKOL \
12/21/2015 5:41:08 PM
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Refugee arrivals in Germany down sharply in December
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 5:48:20 PM
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Palestinian girl arrested with knife in Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City
“If she pulled the knife out, she could have stabbed a number of people in the Old City within minutes."
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/21/2015 6:01:56 PM
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Yazidi politician in Iraq: What happened to my people was a genocide
The international community has abandoned my people, says Vian Dakhil.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/22/2015 1:41:11 AM
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Warning issued against harmful erasers
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/21/2015 6:22:14 PM
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US troops killed in Afghanistan attack, official says
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 6:25:39 PM
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Israel to invest NIS 100m in cyber-security fund Kidma
The new iteration of the program, dubbed Kidma 2.0, will support the cyber security industries in a number of ways.
By NIV ELIS \
12/21/2015 6:53:18 PM
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With new US visa restrictions, debates over discrimination and Iran deal cross paths
Listed by the State Department as a state sponsor of terrorism, Iran's citizens — primarily those living in Europe — will now face additional travel hurdles.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
12/21/2015 6:59:49 PM
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After deal, Attorney General announces charge against MK Zoabi
As part of the deal Zoabi sent a letter of apology to police officers that she called traitors.
By MOR SHIMONI/MAARIV \
12/21/2015 7:23:00 PM
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Likud figures endorse de facto term limits for Netanyahu
Herzog bashed for reaction to PM advancing primary.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/21/2015 7:28:35 PM
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Russia, EU trade talks fail, Kiev set to face retaliation
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 8:01:47 PM
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Police arrest 6 Israelis for rioting near entrance to capital over Duma interrogations
Demonstrators demand due process, legal representation amid allegations of torture over deadly West Bank arson attack.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/21/2015 8:04:04 PM
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Education council pushing for first state-funded Arab academic college in North
The CHE seeks to either open a new campus branch of an existing recognized and budgeted university in an Arab town or turn an existing Arab teaching college into a general academic college.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON,Lidar Gravé-Lazi \
12/21/2015 8:18:24 PM
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Enrique Iglesias' Israeli connection
Joining Latin superstar Enrique Iglesias onstage tonight at his second Tel Aviv concert is Jerusalem-raised guitarist Sean Hurwitz.
By DAVID BRINN \
12/21/2015 8:18:42 PM
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Dance review: BATSHEVA ENSEMBLE Suzanne Dellal, December 17
By ORA BRAFMAN \
12/21/2015 8:24:57 PM
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Im Tirtzu
The views expressed by Im Tirtzu seem to be more widely supported within Israeli society than those held by organizations like B’Tselem. But does this fact ipso facto disqualify them?
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/21/2015 8:34:15 PM
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Amid wage protests, Histadrut advances strike for Wednesday
Strike would shutter schools, buses, airport authority and government services.
By NIV ELIS \
12/21/2015 8:36:55 PM
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Our world: The birth of political virtue
In this new reality, the power of the legal fraternity cannot help but be reduced, because they will no longer be viewed as the sole arbiter of our politicians’ power.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
12/21/2015 8:40:39 PM
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Matriculation eligibility data fails Israeli high school students
By ZVI PELEG \
12/21/2015 8:44:44 PM
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The unintended casualty of climate change debate – global food security
By DANI OR AND SHMUEL ASSOULINE \
12/21/2015 8:49:04 PM
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December 22: Don’t go public
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
12/21/2015 8:52:47 PM
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A backward brand of patriotism
By NATHAN HERSH \
12/21/2015 8:55:16 PM
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An open letter to Breaking the Silence
By YITZ LAUTERBACH \
12/21/2015 8:57:39 PM
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Nasrallah: We have no doubt that the Israel was behind air strike that killed Samir Kuntar
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/21/2015 8:58:03 PM
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The need for an ‘Educational’ Birthright program
By STEVEN H. RESNICOFF \
12/21/2015 8:59:34 PM
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Birthright must transcend fear of attacks at the Kotel
We’ve just recently finished celebrating Hanukka, the holiday that commemorates the Maccabees’ brave victory over the seemingly insurmountable forces of the Hellenized Syrians.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
12/21/2015 9:01:50 PM
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BORDERLINE VIEWS: Boycott realities
By DAVID NEWMAN \
12/21/2015 9:07:23 PM
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The Islamic State nuclear doomsday
By FARHAD REZAEI \
12/21/2015 9:10:26 PM
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Nasrallah threatens Israel with retaliation for killing 'brother' Samir Kuntar
Hezbollah leader: "We have no doubt that the Israeli enemy was behind the assassination in a blatant military operation."
By Ariel Ben Solomon,REUTERS \
12/21/2015 9:12:36 PM
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Jewish parliamentarians from around the world meet in Knesset
A panel of members of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus from the coalition and opposition also discussed BDS at the special meeting.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/21/2015 9:38:05 PM
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Abbas says PA to start issuing 'State of Palestine' passports in 2016
Abbas says he will "no longer accept from anybody to use the name Palestinian Authority,"
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 10:05:04 PM
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Obama rides with Seinfeld on 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee'
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 10:07:46 PM
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Arye Deri likely to replace Silvan Shalom as interior minister
Deri was forced to resign in 1993 amid a corruption investigation, after five years as interior minister; He was later convicted and served time in prison.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/21/2015 10:27:55 PM
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Settlers leaders to Netanyahu: Probe torture claims by Duma suspects
‘I can’t stand it anymore, give me poison,’ teen has told judge of time in Shin Bet custody, says NGO Honenu.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/21/2015 10:29:43 PM
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Sderot co-op marks beginning of bold initiative for periphery towns
40 cooperative supermarket branches to open in two years as part of joint Jewish Agency, Israel Venture Network project.
By JOSH DELL \
12/21/2015 10:47:10 PM
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Neighbor of San Bernardino shooters denied bail, could serve 35 years in prison
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 11:02:56 PM
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Hamas activity in Turkey an obstacle to Ankara-Jerusalem reconciliation
Hamas' Saleh al-Arouri left Turkey months ago after intensive US, Israeli pressure, but on Monday an official in Jerusalem said with regard to the two states reconciling, “The ball is still in play."
By HERB KEINON,KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/21/2015 11:08:15 PM
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Chelsea Clinton says she is pregnant with second child
By REUTERS \
12/21/2015 11:45:52 PM