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New Russian law bans book covers with Nazi symbols
The new legislation is the latest in a string of Russia's strict laws around distortion of the Soviet Union’s role in World War II.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 1:32:26 AM
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Sue Bird will be Team USA flag bearer at Olympics opening ceremony
Bird — whose paternal grandparents immigrated to the US from what is now Ukraine in the early 1900s and changed their surname from “Boorda” to “Bird” — also holds Israeli citizenship.
By EMILY BURACK/JTA \
7/22/2021 1:34:59 AM
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Major nonprofit Jewish funeral hall shifts approach to end-of-life issues
Plaza not only has helped reduce the costs of funerals and bring unprecedented transparency to the process, but it has become a leader in educating and supporting the community in end-of-life issues.
By STEWART AIN/JTA \
7/22/2021 1:56:22 AM
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Syrian air defense intercepted Israeli attack, Syrian media claims
Western intelligence sources have said Israel's stepped-up strikes on Syria since last year are part of a shadow war approved by the United States.
By REUTERS \
7/22/2021 7:56:03 AM
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Ben & Jerry’s Israel boycott protests a specific policy - opinion
Ben & Jerry’s decision is not a BDS boycott against Israel, but a boycott against a particular policy.
By JO-ANN MORT/JTA \
7/22/2021 2:19:28 AM
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Muslim, Jewish Democrats call for Islamophobia monitor
A source close to the drafters said that the government’s antisemitism monitor, a position created in 2004, was a model for the proposal.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
7/22/2021 6:58:17 AM
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Meet the rabbi who blows the shofar nightly to salute health workers
The week after receiving her first dose of the vaccine this spring, she blew the shofar at 7 as always. Now, however, she felt a new sense of hope.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
7/22/2021 2:32:51 AM
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How ‘Ted Lasso’ and Allen Iverson explain the uproar over Ben & Jerry’s
According to Iverson, practice didn’t matter. Ted said it did. And that divide explains the divergent reactions in the Jewish community to Ben & Jerry’s boycott of Israeli settlements.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
7/22/2021 3:01:59 AM
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White House: Antisemitism monitor to be named ‘in the coming weeks’
Jewish organizations have been pressuring the Biden administration to name someone to the job for months, particularly following the recent spike in antisemitic attacks.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
7/22/2021 3:25:44 AM
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Biden: COVID vaccine for children under 12 expected by end of August
By REUTERS \
7/22/2021 4:08:47 AM
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New York's Cuomo vows to combat antisemitism amid attacks
Cuomo said he's directing the New York State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to investigate a Tuesday incident, in which a woman allegedly smashed the windows of a Hasidic school in Williamsburg.
By HALEY COHEN \
7/22/2021 4:54:52 AM
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IDF arrests two suspects who infiltrated into Israel from Lebanon
Residents near border initially told to remain indoors. Soldiers have blocked some roads in effort to nab infiltrators.
By TZVI JOFFRE,ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/22/2021 7:41:17 PM
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Court demands Bennett take stance on Bedouin village razing by Sept. 5
The state had initially been scheduled to provide the court with its stance earlier this month, but had asked for an extension.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/23/2021 6:21:59 AM
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Olympics: Opening ceremony director fired over Holocaust comments
The news is the latest in a series of embarrassments for Tokyo organizers that have sparked outrage at home and abroad.
By REUTERS \
7/22/2021 7:12:23 AM
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Israel to become first in world to test Oravax oral COVID-19 vaccine
Oravax Medical is gearing up to commence clinical trials at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/22/2021 8:29:26 PM
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Olympics-Scandals over ceremony have deterred some, Tokyo 2020 head says
By REUTERS \
7/22/2021 7:38:06 AM
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China rejects WHO plan for study of COVID-19 origin
The WHO this month proposed a second phase of studies into the origins of the coronavirus in China, including audits of laboratories and markets in the city of Wuhan.
By REUTERS \
7/22/2021 8:31:07 AM
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Health Ministry D-G: We don't need Netanyahu's help for COVID vaccines
Netanyahu called for the government to begin giving a booster shot of the vaccine, despite medical professionals advising against such action.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 10:52:19 AM
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1 killed, 10 injured in explosion at Gaza City market
Images reportedly from the scene showed heavily damaged structures and a smoke cloud that could be seen from a distance.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/22/2021 8:12:29 PM
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Did a hermit king live in a medieval Anglo-Saxon cave?
A cave discovered by archaeologists in Derbyshire, UK, may be the earliest intact domestic dwelling currently discovered in England – and a king may have lived in it.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 1:30:43 PM
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England concerned of food shortages caused by 'pingdemic'
By REUTERS \
7/22/2021 9:48:00 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 1,336 new cases, 1.74% of tests return positive
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 9:49:01 AM
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Multicultural and multiethnic diversity is part of Meuhedet's DNA
By SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR \
11/1/2021 12:52:39 PM
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Jewish settlers attacked in West Bank amid price tag attack accusations
The Israel Police announced that it had received a report of a stone factory in the area near Hawara being targeted by arson overnight.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/22/2021 12:20:37 PM
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Superbus to integrate 22 new lines into Jerusalem
The lines will be added gradually, with the first new line beginning on Friday.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 7:34:25 PM
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Coronavirus in IDF: 198 servicemembers infected
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 10:30:51 AM
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Palestinian detainee dies in detention center in Jerusalem - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 10:40:25 AM
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Top 5 reasons why you should never buy a house
By AVI STERN \
7/27/2021 12:03:56 PM
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160 French olim arrive in Israel on special flight
Aliyah from France is up 137% in 2021 after the pandemic drastically reduced the number of new immigrants to Israel last year.
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/22/2021 5:57:46 PM
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Jewish billionaire Marc Lasry celebrates Milwaukee's NBA championship
Marc Lasry attended a fundraiser for AIDS research in France led by legendary actress Sharon Stone and singer Alicia Keys before returning to the US to celebrate his team's triumph.
By MICHAL GALANTI \
7/22/2021 12:10:45 PM
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Kitt Wakeley, the head-turner in music
By AVI STERN \
7/22/2021 12:05:32 PM
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Immense German flood damage will take a long time to fix, says Merkel
By REUTERS \
7/22/2021 12:32:11 PM
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Half of Israel Jews prefer not to get married in an Orthodox ceremony
The Hiddush Association conducted a survey about how Israeli Jews prefer to get married.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 12:56:28 PM
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IDF Col. Oren Simcha appointed as commander of Nahal Brigade
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 12:43:03 PM
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Orthodox world divided over Netflix show 'My Unorthodox Life'
Netflix series on fashion mogul Julia Haart has religious community on the offensive
By HALEY COHEN \
7/27/2021 11:36:32 PM
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Trudeau: Antisemitism isn’t a problem for Jews to solve alone
Canadian PM announces new security funds for at-risk communities, including for synagogues, Jewish schools and institutions.
By JEREMY SHARON,JORDAN PIKE \
7/22/2021 5:25:47 PM
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Coronavirus: Cabinet okays green pass, exempts children under 12
Britain, Turkey, Cyprus, and Georgia to enter the list of banned countries, but vaccinated travelers returning to Israel won’t need to isolate any more.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN,MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/22/2021 10:19:52 PM
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Israel's flood of economic reforms is exciting, but won't come easy
with so many big changes being rolled out so quickly, it is reasonable to wonder how much of this will actually happen.
By ZEV STUB \
7/22/2021 4:37:08 PM
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Bennett on Ben & Jerry’s: Boycotting Israel will be bad business decision
“The consumers, certainly in Israel, but also in the US and other countries, don’t think it’s cool to take Hamas’s side,” Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/23/2021 10:28:36 AM
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Full preview for the 2021/22 Israeli ligat Tel Aviv stock exchange
By SARAH GOLDMAN \
7/25/2021 10:19:03 AM
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Summer's getting longer, winter storms more intense in Israel - study
"The findings show a trend that will put the urban infrastructure in trouble, but may also change the entire ecosystem in our area in the coming years."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/22/2021 2:47:18 PM
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Haim Toledano: Global market summary June 2021
By DOR LEVI \
7/22/2021 2:30:19 PM
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Public security minister calls PA's Abbas for first time
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 2:34:20 PM
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Daycares transferred to Education Ministry jurisdiction
The ministry will take on all the responsibilities, like training the staff.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 2:57:16 PM
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PM Naftali Bennett meets with Oron Shaul's family
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 2:48:30 PM
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The IDF cannot let Lebanon become like Gaza - analysis
Will the residents of Israel’s North live under “tiftufim” and infiltrations?
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/22/2021 8:49:25 PM
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New appointments aimed at easing coalition tension
Yisrael Beytenu MK Eli Avidar will be appointed as a minister and Meretz MK Yair Golan a deputy minister, in an effort to resolve conflicts within Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's governing coalition
By GIL HOFFMAN \
7/22/2021 8:16:44 PM
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Former consul-general Dani Dayan to head Yad Vashem
Left-wing leaders praise the appointment of former settlers council chairman Dayan.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
7/22/2021 11:03:50 PM
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MK Eli Avidar to be appointed as Strategic Affairs Minister in PM's office
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 3:34:40 PM
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Texas looking into divestment from Unilever over Ben & Jerry’s boycott
Unilever CEO says company is "fully committed to our business in Israel.”
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/23/2021 10:28:14 AM
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UK sanctions Equatorial Guinea VP who bought Michael Jackson 'Bad' glove
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced new sanctions against Teodoro Obiang Mangue, vice president of Equatorial Guinea, for his misappropriation of state funds.
By REUTERS \
7/22/2021 5:20:16 PM
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Israel Police arrest Palestinians for sexually harassing underage girls
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 3:49:04 PM
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Israeli Air Force international Blue Guardian drone drill comes to a close
Six countries participated in first ever international drone drill.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/22/2021 7:32:47 PM
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Blue-and-white batters on deck in Tokyo
One of just six teams in Olympics baseball competition, Israel sets its sights on capturing a medal on the diamond.
By DANNY GROSSMAN \
7/22/2021 8:52:01 PM
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Olympics 2020: Tokyo Games to have more LGBTQ+ athletes than ever before
Rights activists hope to use the Games as an opportunity to raise awareness and public support for LGBTQ issues.
By REUTERS \
7/22/2021 4:04:03 PM
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COVID-19: People with learning disabilities more likely to die - study
People with learning disabilities as well as cerebral palsy and Down's syndrome were as much as five times as likely to need hospitalization due to COVID-19 and eight times more likely to die.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 4:37:36 PM
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‘Woman’s right to choose how to give birth’ court rules
The High Court has allowed natural birthing centers to operate without being connected to a hospital, giving women more choices on how to give birth.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/22/2021 7:37:10 PM
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Israel set to open massive new Haifa port September 1
"The opening of the Gulf port will revolutionize the entire economy. It is the newest port in the world, with the latest in port technology," said Yitzhak Blumenthal, CEO of the Israel Ports Company.
By ZEV STUB \
7/22/2021 5:05:49 PM
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Israel regains observer status in the African Union
"This is a day of celebration for Israeli-African relations," said Foreign Minister Yair Lapid.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 5:11:57 PM
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Israeli air-to-water technology wins prestigious water innovation prize
Developed by the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, the H2OLL Atmospheric Water Generator boasts technological superiority to any other similar system around.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 5:58:12 PM
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Discovery of brain-repair process could lead to new epilepsy treatments
These new discoveries will help produce new, better epilepsy medication as one-third of those who take this medication find it doesn't work for them.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 5:54:21 PM
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Gantz to meet with MQG officials on investigation of submarine affair
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 5:35:19 PM
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Hungarian prosecutors launch probe into Israeli NSO spyware - statement
By REUTERS \
7/22/2021 5:39:39 PM
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Why have some young US Jews turned against Israel?
JPost One-on-One Zoomcast, Episode 26: Jeremy Sharon with Shmuel Rosner, fellow at The Jewish People Policy Institute and expert on Diaspora Jewry.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/18/2021 12:14:32 PM
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Jerusalem Film Festival announces its Israeli program
The 38th Jerusalem Film Festival, which will take place from August 24-September 4 at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and other locations, just announced the details of its Israeli programs.
By HANNAH BROWN \
7/22/2021 6:05:53 PM
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US to impose sanctions on Cuban officials over protest crackdowns - source
By REUTERS \
7/22/2021 7:42:41 PM
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What does The Israeli Opera have planned for their next season?
During a behind-the-scenes tour, Israeli Opera general director Zach Granit reveals a bit of the thinking process behind the upcoming productions
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
7/22/2021 6:36:40 PM
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France to adjust security around Macron in light of Pegasus spyware case
By REUTERS \
7/22/2021 7:43:50 PM
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Prepare for the Olympics with these Jewish sports movies
A list of the 26 best Jewish sports movies to get you into an Olympian state of mind ahead of the Olympics.
By HANNAH BROWN \
7/22/2021 6:25:09 PM
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What is the role that aliyah plays in the State of Israel? - opinion
Aliyah has been fundamental to the development, evolution, and success of the modern Start-Up Nation and the founding of the State of Israel.
By Michal Cotler-Wunsh \
7/22/2021 6:35:50 PM
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36 members of French parliament visit Israel
The delegation saw Israel's Iron Dome and met with key officials from Sderot to Jerusalem.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN,KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
7/22/2021 7:17:45 PM
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What is the State of Israel's diplomacy? - opinion
Can Israel successfully leverage diplomacy to build bridges and promote its self-interests by embracing a “diplomacy of opportunities” approach?
By IDO AHARONI \
7/23/2021 7:30:21 PM
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The world reacts to Israel with arrogance and hypocrisy - opinion
“The home of an entire family shouldn’t be demolished for the action of one individual,” the Americans pontificated. But the arrogance was only beginning.
By NITSANA DARSHAN-LEITNER \
7/22/2021 7:55:54 PM
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How Israel approaches Diaspora relations is crucial - opinion
An effective action plan is required for a strong, stable and long-term connection between Israeli and American Jews.
By JAY RUDERMAN,SHIRA RUDERMAN \
7/23/2021 11:28:54 AM
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There are tests ahead for Israel's new government - opinion
According to Yair Lapid, “In the past few years, mistakes were made. Israel’s bipartisan standing was hurt. We will fix those mistakes together.”
By ZALMAN SHOVAL \
7/22/2021 7:07:21 PM
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The Tokyo Olympics are more diverse than ever - opinion
The Olympic Games have long placed a magnifying glass on the major international political and diplomatic affairs of the day, including the issues we face today.
By BENJI LEVY,AVIVA KLOMPAS \
7/22/2021 7:39:27 PM
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Why Israel is screaming over ice cream
Ben & Jerry’s decision this week to stop doing business in ‘occupied Palestinian territories’ caused a national brain freeze
By HERB KEINON \
7/22/2021 7:38:35 PM
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High Court bans Chief Rabbinate mandatory Jewish status investigations
Relatives of individuals put on marriage blacklists have been forced to undergo Jewish status investigations by the Chief Rabbinate, and their personal status data used without authorization.
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/22/2021 8:54:22 PM
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It's time for Israel to get into the Olympic spirit - editorial
Let’s wish all our participants success, but most of all, let’s support them and wish them to do their very best in the most auspicious sporting arena.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
7/23/2021 11:48:19 AM
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Israel to be compensated NIS 50 million for tar on beach after oil spill
The ecological disaster that struck the Mediterranean Sea in February washed up over 70 tons of tar onto Israel's shores.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/25/2021 4:54:24 PM
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Could Bennett's Temple Mount tweet have sparked a religious war? 5 takes
Unpacking Bennett’s misstep on ‘freedom of worship for Jews’ on the Temple Mount during Tisha Be'av.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/22/2021 10:24:45 PM
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The Olympics during war and during COVID
The sterilizing of the Tokyo Games is historically unfair and socially tragic for Japan, and morally ruinous for the Olympic ideal.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
7/22/2021 7:53:48 PM
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Israel critics comprise UNHRC’s permanent war-crimes probe
All three panelists have a history of activism and inflammatory rhetoric against Israel.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/22/2021 10:08:17 PM
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The church apologizes for expulsion 800 years later - repenting for sins
What’s behind the Church of England’s planned apology to British Jews for its 800-year-old expulsion decree
By Hannah Gal \
7/22/2021 8:02:35 PM
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Coronavirus: How does Israel decide which countries to ban for traveling?
The number of cases per million residents, as well as the number of virus carriers among travelers who arrive to Israel are the essential criteria considered.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
7/22/2021 9:24:40 PM
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NSO, surveillance and the double-edged sword of the Start-Up Nation
The damning reports on the controversial tech company raise questions about how Israeli defense exports are regulated, and put a dent in Israel’s prestige as a cybersecurity giant
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/22/2021 8:11:13 PM
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The road to the AI IDF
A visit to the forefront of the IDF’s data-driven digital revolution and how it is changing the modern battlefield.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/25/2021 9:40:20 AM
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The struggle to achieve recognition for Kurdish North and East Syria
This vast area, which includes the deserts along the Euphrates as well as the old ISIS capital of Raqqa and also includes Kurdish towns and cities, was badly harmed by ISIS, then attacked by Turkey.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/22/2021 8:23:12 PM
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COVID-19 litmus test will determine if Bennett keeps his seat - analysis
Bennett’s continuing to allow Israelis to live under the shadow of COVID could determine the prime minister’s staying power.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/23/2021 4:25:43 AM
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Hoops coach Ginzburg an Israeli representing Czech Republic in Tokyo
The 57-year-old Tel Aviv native has been in charge of the European nation since 2013 and in fact has coached in the country beginning seven years prior to that.
BY Josh Halickman \
7/22/2021 8:29:58 PM
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Honor thy tax treaty
The District Court has just ruled that an Israeli resident taxpayer cannot credit foreign tax voluntarily paid in excess of the tax rate prescribed in a tax treaty.
By LEON HARRIS \
7/22/2021 8:32:38 PM
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Are you a financial Olympian?
The lessons we can learn from the Olympic athletes can be applied to our personal lives and especially our finances.
By AARON KATSMAN \
7/22/2021 8:39:39 PM
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Who are the real victims of the Ben & Jerry’s Israel boycott?
While the workers of Ben & Jerry’s have been caught in the middle of a conflict, they are unwilling to be forgotten.
By MICHAEL STARR,LAUREN MORGANBESSER \
7/25/2021 9:20:14 PM
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Light rainfall expected in Israel over the weekend
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 8:49:56 PM
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My Word: Between Ben & Jerry’s and ‘Ahed’s Knee’
There was a moment of brain freeze when the shock rendered people unable to think clearly, but then as more information became available Israeli consumers were better able to digest what it meant.
By LIAT COLLINS \
7/22/2021 8:48:15 PM
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Grapevine July 23, 2021: A diplomatic exodus
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
7/22/2021 8:53:25 PM
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It’s bad for Israel when the US has a dim view of itself - opinion
Returning to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was one of many moves made by the administration of US President Joe Biden to reverse the policies of its predecessor.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
7/22/2021 8:59:34 PM
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Why is Israel's state budget so important for the fight against Iran?
In coordinated reports on two TV stations, reporters revealed that the IDF is upping its preparations again for a possible strike against Iran.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
7/23/2021 4:36:01 PM
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Celebrating the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA title from Israel
Eglash made aliyah from Milwaukee 25 years ago before the age of live streams and VPNs, which is how most people in Israel watch American sports today.
By BEN BARUCH \
7/22/2021 9:27:51 PM
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Morocco to sue NGOs behind Pegasus spyware allegations -report
By REUTERS \
7/22/2021 9:28:07 PM
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Algerian Judoka quits Olympics for having to compete against Israeli
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 9:49:24 PM
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US tells Israel 'refrain' from settler building as de-facto freeze sets in
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price: 'We've conveyed this message publicly and privately'
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/23/2021 9:21:00 AM
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New campaign 'Athletes Against Antisemitism' launched
International March of the Living, Macabbi World Union and the Maccabiah are launching a campaign to combat antisemitism by having athletes take a public stand for the cause.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/22/2021 10:11:13 PM
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A former senior Mossad officer looks back on his career
A former senior Mossad officer reflects on his service at the cutting edge of Israeli regional strategy
By JONATHAN SPYER \
7/22/2021 10:38:44 PM
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Is the Jewish repulsion for tattoos losing its significance?
The popularity of tattoos among young Israelis is doing away with old taboos on tattoos.
By NELL SCHWARTZ \
7/22/2021 11:03:23 PM
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Mental health: Providing first aid for the psyche
A new course of study in Israel teaches laypeople how to provide mental health assistance until health professionals can intervene.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
7/23/2021 5:44:12 AM