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Israel named fifth-most-innovative economy in the world
Last year, Israel was ranked in 10th place, but this year jumped to fifth place as a result of better patent registration.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
1/23/2019 12:10:27 AM
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Palestinians push back at Trump, calls on UNSC to grant them statehood
“Negotiations are based on the terms of references enshrined in the relevant UN resolutions, Madrid principles, Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet Road Map,” Mansour said.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/23/2019 12:25:17 AM
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UNFIL denied access to Hezbollah attack tunnel against Israel in Lebanon
To date, UNIFIL has not been granted access to the confirmed entry points of a tunnel near Kfar Kila on the Lebanese side.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/23/2019 12:28:47 AM
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Ground stop issued at Newark Airport due to drone sightings
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 12:54:28 AM
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Air traffic resumes at Newark Airport following drone sighting
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 1:14:27 AM
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Four charged in bomb plot against Muslim community in New York
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 1:37:15 AM
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When life is larger than art
Rivlin said that it would be erroneous to describe the exceptional individuals who had been singled out for recognition solely as defenders against crime.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
1/23/2019 1:45:19 AM
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Syria's UN envoy threatens to bomb Ben-Gurion Airport
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 1:45:53 AM
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Israel’s Arab population plagued by high murder rates
Despite a plateau in the number of murders in the Israel’s Arab community in 2018, the last few years have seen a major spike in Arab-Israeli crime.
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE \
1/23/2019 1:55:46 AM
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Syria threatens to attack Ben-Gurion, return to 'occupied' Golan
"Syria will practice its legitimate right of self-defense and respond to the Israeli aggression on Damascus International Airport in the same way on Tel Aviv Airport."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,ILANIT CHERNICK \
1/23/2019 2:16:11 AM
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Mind the gap: Women underrepresented in prestigious prizes
New study said science awards still heavily skewed towards men as experts weigh in on all-male laureates for Israel’s 2019 Wolf Prize.
By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE \
1/23/2019 2:31:35 AM
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Jewish journalist enters politics to end Belgian ritual slaughter ban
Both the Jewish and Muslim faiths require animals be conscious when they are killed for meat. The ban has put several abattoirs out of business.
By JTA \
1/23/2019 3:54:31 AM
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Bnei Sakhnin's fan smashes Maccabi Haifa's bus window after football game
The center back Etienne Reijnen was slightly injured and treated on the spot
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 4:06:38 AM
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Pittsburgh survivors meet with members of black church attacked in 2015
The New Light Congregation congregants came to Charleston on Friday to meet members of the Emanuel AME Church, where nine African-American worshipers were killed.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
1/23/2019 4:08:08 AM
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Ruth Bader Ginsberg documentary is nominated for an Oscar
"BlackkKlansman," a film about a Jewish cop who teams up with an African-American detective to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan, was one of eight films nominated for best picture.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
1/23/2019 4:19:51 AM
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Rabbi appointed to serve in Illinois legislature
Rabbi Yehiel Kalish, 43 and a father of six, was sworn in to the state’s House of Representatives on Sunday night.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
1/23/2019 4:40:16 AM
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Ilhan Omar: Tweet about Israel hypnotizing the world ‘offensive’
Omar said her background, as a refugee from Somalia’s wars, made it an imperative to speak out when she saw the devastation wrought by war, including Israel’s actions in Gaza.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
1/23/2019 5:07:20 AM
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Report: Two explosions hit Yemeni capital Sanaa
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 5:13:23 AM
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Israel scores victories at U.N.
Israel and the U.S. blocked Palestinian attempt to join Disarmament Conference, and gained vice-chair of NGO committee.
By HERB KEINON \
1/23/2019 5:24:28 AM
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EU survey finds majority of Europeans see no rise in antisemitism
The Eurobarometer results shows that there is clear perception gap on the problem of antisemitism. Only around a third of Europeans believe that antisemitism has increased in their country.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
1/23/2019 6:43:53 AM
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Israeli student murdered in Australia laid to rest in home town
Maasarwe, an exchange student at La Trobe University, was raped and murdered while on her way home from a comedy show on January 16. Her sister was on the phone with her when she was attacked.
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 10:29:01 AM
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Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion holds coexistence event
"Jerusalem is a beautiful mosaic of different religions, communities, cultures and communities," said Lion.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 7:46:37 AM
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IDF and police forces arrest 16 suspects in West Bank
During searches in Beit Ummar, northwest of Hebron, security forces found a cache of illegal weapons.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 7:54:33 AM
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Pakistan police leader facing murder charges over killing of family
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 7:57:46 AM
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Zehut Party to hold Knesset primaries online and open to the public
"I am proud of Zehut for setting the standard for political transparency, integrity and true democracy."
By ALON EINHORN \
1/23/2019 8:30:18 AM
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Former Shin Bet head: Israel should go through with Qatari funds transfer
Qatari fund transfer talks started again after an IDF soldier was lightly wounded by a terrorist's fire.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
1/23/2019 9:19:40 AM
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European Union continues to fund BDS - Israeli report
"Instead of hiding behind empty statements, the European Union needs to implement its own declared policy and immediately cease funding organizations that promote boycotts against Israel."
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
1/23/2019 9:49:45 AM
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Report: Russia's chief spy met Saudi Arabia's Mohammad bin Salman
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 9:57:48 AM
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Afghanistan: Military base attack perpetrator from Taliban killed
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 10:02:00 AM
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Rivlin lands in Paris for Macron visit
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 10:04:32 AM
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Poland president says no decision yet on whether to invite Iran to summit
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 10:12:52 AM
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Ireland Israel Alliance to protest 'Occupied Territories' bill
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 10:13:25 AM
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Bennett: Public must choose between Gantz and me for next defense minister
"One of the questions of these elections is who will be the defense minister in the next government — Naftali Bennett or Benny Gantz," he said.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
1/23/2019 10:35:04 AM
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Kesher Tours: Your connection to kosher travel
There are many other opportunities in the Premium Cruise-Tour category: New Zealand, Tasmania and Australia – a surprisingly different way to see the lands down under.
By RABBI MENAHEM FOGEL \
1/23/2019 10:35:52 AM
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‘Iranian general’s presence in Syria triggered IAF daytime strikes’
Report by al-Jarida said Soleimani returned to Tehran the day after the Israeli strikes and that Russia had informed him of the targets Israel planned to hit.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
1/23/2019 11:16:02 AM
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Gantz to break silence, deliver public address and launch campaign
Sources in Gantz's party said the event was not a press conference, and reporters would not be allowed to ask any questions.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/23/2019 11:30:49 AM
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TAU researcher is looking to solve the world’s water crisis
Prof. Hadas Mamane said she wants to “change the world,” but she is not only doing it for the people she helps.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
1/23/2019 11:42:40 AM
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Netanyahu to Hamas: ‘If you escalate, the response will be destructive’
His comments came after sniper fire from Gaza lightly wounded an IDF officer along the Gaza border on Tuesday.
By HERB KEINON \
1/23/2019 12:04:50 PM
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1,500-year-old cistern in Jerusalem could become the newest attraction
The cistern, suggested to be dated from the Byzantine period, may be part of upcoming renovations.
By ALON EINHORN \
1/23/2019 12:08:43 PM
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Israeli venture capital firm to launch cannabis technology fund
The fund, which will manage $30 million in capital, will invest in medical and agricultural applications for cannabis technology, in retail and e-commerce and in pure research.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
1/23/2019 12:26:48 PM
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Liberman: Israel needs to go back to targeted assassinations
"I never compared Hamas to the haredim."
By ALON EINHORN \
1/23/2019 12:36:33 PM
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High Court says Meretz used Hayut picture without permission
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 12:51:22 PM
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Court gives jail time to Israeli for faking kidnapping by Palestinians
Nagauker then called the police emergency line, when the indictment says he issued a false police report that his friend had gone missing.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/23/2019 12:53:03 PM
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Steinitz: Liberman is avoiding a 'Yediot Aharonot' report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 1:16:08 PM
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Pro-Palestinian graffiti inscribed on wall in Haifa
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 1:25:52 PM
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Russia: Situation in Syria's Idlib province is rapidly deteriorating
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 1:47:08 PM
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Young Likud candidate starts fundraiser for Netanyahu's legal defense
"The prime minister should be dealing with security issues and winning the upcoming elections, not how to fund his legal defense."
By ALON EINHORN \
1/23/2019 2:06:56 PM
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Yacimovich on wounded IDF officer: We cannot live from miracle to miracle
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 1:55:37 PM
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Netanyahu to Soleimani: We will not stop fighting as long as I lead
"As long as I am prime minister, we will not stop fighting against them," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
1/23/2019 2:30:09 PM
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Jewish settlers in Hebron say Palestinians destroyed dozens of grape vines
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 2:36:38 PM
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Italian lawmaker tweets alleging Rothschilds control international banking
Sen. Elio Lannutti later deleted the tweet and apologized.
By JTA \
1/23/2019 2:47:29 PM
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Russia to Israel: Stop ‘arbitrary’ attacks in Syria
Elkin: We’ve made it clear to Moscow we have redlines
By HERB KEINON,GIL HOFFMAN \
1/23/2019 2:53:01 PM
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Israeli leftists back Irish bid to criminalize West Bank settlement action
The EU has supported the commercial labeling of Israeli products produced over the pre-1967 lines, but has opposed banning or criminalizing such activity.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/23/2019 3:00:26 PM
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Livni calls Netanyahu irresponsible after Russia denounces Syria strikes
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 3:23:52 PM
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Senior Iranian general's visit to Syria prompted Israeli strikes - report
Russia notified Iran of the impending Israeli airstrikes, the Kuwaiti Al-Jarida reported.
By YASSER OKBI/MAARIV \
1/23/2019 3:25:29 PM
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Yesh Atid MK Shelah attacks Netanyahu after Russia denounces Syria strikes
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 3:29:26 PM
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Two Israelis arrested in Japan for gold smuggling
A total of 420 kilograms of gold bars were seized by police in two different smuggling raids, according to local media. The gold was worth about $17.3 million total.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
1/23/2019 3:43:40 PM
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WATCH: How Israel captured and killed the Barkan and Ofra terrorists
In the early hours of the following morning, operations were carried out at the Askar refugee camp in Nablus to arrest Na'alwa and bring him to justice.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 3:47:48 PM
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DNA of Jewish minor found on rock that killed Palestinian woman
Last week, it was announced that the prosecution was expected to file an indictment by Sunday against the minor in the case of the killing of Palestinian Aysha Rabi.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/23/2019 3:49:57 PM
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New Right doubles down on Shaked as Justice Minister, despite scandal
Shaked herself said not long after the scandal broke that there have been attempts to “sling mud and lies” at her.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/23/2019 4:13:08 PM
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Kulanu cartoon mocks feuding candidates
A cartoon of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is depicted throwing knives at Attorney-General Avihai Mandelblit.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/23/2019 4:33:10 PM
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Lapid: Netanyahu harmed relations with Russia
"He has gone from being Mr. Security to Mr Microphone," Lapid wrote on Twitter.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/23/2019 4:44:58 PM
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Gaza Security fence sabotaged by Palestinians
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/23/2019 4:56:47 PM
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European Parliament president: Antisemitism must be stopped
At event marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jewish Agency chairman Isaac Herzog says 'Jews are once again unsafe walking the streets of Europe.'
By AMY SPIRO \
1/23/2019 5:47:13 PM
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Where's David’s Sling and why wasn't it used to intercept Iran's missiles?
Missile defense system hasn’t been used since it failed to intercept Syrian missiles last year.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
1/23/2019 5:19:21 PM
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Palestinians condemn 'plan' to shut UNRWA schools in Jerusalem
Last week, a report stated the National Security Council has decided that permits to UNRWA schools in east Jerusalem will be revoked starting next school year.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH,TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/23/2019 5:23:53 PM
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Four charged in planned terror plot against Muslim community in New York
The investigation eventually led police to execute several search warrants and arrest four people, including the student who showed off the photograph.
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 5:36:16 PM
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Moldova praised for adopting antisemitism definition
Moldova has a small Jewish population. Much of the community was wiped out during the Shoah.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
1/23/2019 5:55:38 PM
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Israeli start-up creates closed social network for Holocaust survivors
Born in the city of Munkacs in former Czechoslovakia, MM, as she asked to be referred to, currently resides in Sherman Oaks, California.
By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE \
1/23/2019 6:09:08 PM
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Court lengthens sentence for 2015 fake kidnappers after state appeals
Nagauker then called the police emergency line, when the indictment says he issued a false police report that his friend had gone missing.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
1/23/2019 6:15:10 PM
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Russia's Viktorov says strikes against Syria likely connected to election
"The Israeli Ministry of Defense now issues immediate messages for each strike [in Syria] from the highest officials, we think it is totally related to the elections campaign here in this country."
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
1/23/2019 6:58:44 PM
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France says Iran-EU trade mechanism should be established in 'coming days'
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 6:27:29 PM
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35% rise in extremist murders in U.S., motivated by far Right politics - ADL
"Right-wing extremists were linked to all of the 50 extremist-related deaths in 2018– making them responsible for more deaths than in any year since 1995," the ADL said in a statement on the study.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
1/23/2019 6:32:51 PM
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Legacy of Maimonides
The Israel Museum’s new exhibition brings the Rambam to life through rare manuscripts and his own signature.
By ARIEL DOMINIQUE HENDELMAN \
1/23/2019 6:47:29 PM
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MK Svetlova: Netanyahu wearing thing the patience of 'good friend' Putin
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/23/2019 6:59:16 PM
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Israelis enthusiastically settle Catan
‘What I love about the game is that it incorporates aspects of strategy mixed with luck. Every game is different. I can’t wait until the next championship.’
By CARMIT SAPIR VITZ \
1/23/2019 7:01:05 PM
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France’s Macron pledges to eliminate antisemitism as Rivlin visits
On diplomatic visit, Rivlin meets with Muslim, Jewish leaders
By GREER FAY CASHMAN,RINA BASSIST \
1/23/2019 7:17:19 PM
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Israel's grass to grow greener, cabinet about to approve cannabis exports
Israel is already considered a world leader in cannabis production, and the legalization of exports will boost the sector even more.
By URI BOLLAG \
1/23/2019 7:21:53 PM
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Welcome home, Debra!
The story of one woman's aliyah after a 25-year detour in the U.S.
By STEVE LINDE \
1/23/2019 7:24:34 PM
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In Israel: A roundup of the last two weeks
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin delivers an emotional eulogy on December 31 for Amos Oz.
By STEVE LINDE \
1/23/2019 7:28:41 PM
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Israel is safe
The Zionist project succeeded – the Jewish people have built a safe home.
By AMIR SEGAL \
1/23/2019 7:32:47 PM
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Cabinet approves transfer of Qatar’s $15 million to Hamas in Gaza
Qatari envoy Mohammed El-Amadi arrived in Jerusalem on Wednesday in an effort to resolve the crisis and sway Israel to release the funds.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH,HERB KEINON \
1/23/2019 7:33:12 PM
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Observing the world from our own perspective
Higher education is a public asset.
By YEDIDIA STERN \
1/23/2019 7:35:49 PM
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Trump tells Pelosi he 'looks forward' to addressing Congress on Jan. 29
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 7:38:45 PM
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Brexit fears are boosting antisemitism in Britain
The fear of the economic unknown has created fertile ground for Jeremy Corbyn’s hatred and a degree of legitimization of antisemitic incidents committed by Muslim immigrants.
By ODED REVIVI \
1/23/2019 7:43:52 PM
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Is Zionism dead?
Our continued success is not going to come from shedding our Zionist and Jewish ideals, not even in spite of them, but purely because of them.
By ARI KALKER \
1/26/2019 2:15:34 PM
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France expects Iran-EU trade mechanism to be established in 'coming days'
The SPV "should be implemented in the coming days," Jean-Yves Le Drian told the French parliament's foreign affairs committee.
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 7:50:42 PM
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The rebels’ election
As polls crown Likud and Netanyahu while the rest of the system splinters and boils, the 2019 election’s unsung joker is set to be the attorney general.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
1/23/2019 7:55:30 PM
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House Democrats to investigate Jared Kushner's security clearances
He said lawmakers would examine why Trump's transition team and the White House "appear to have disregarded established procedures for safeguarding classified information."
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 7:58:37 PM
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Netanyahu's lawyers seek to open criminal probe into leaks against PM
A letter said that "propaganda television channels are brain-washing [viewers] with a constant stream of false and non-contextual leaks from the criminal probes."
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/23/2019 7:59:03 PM
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Election fever
Only a major upset will prevent Netanyahu from winning a historic fifth term.
By MARK WEISS \
1/23/2019 8:03:39 PM
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Russia and Turkey to take steps to stabilize Syria's Idlib province
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 8:07:16 PM
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PM Netanyahu comforts the family of murdered Arab-Israeli student
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/23/2019 8:16:02 PM
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Intelligence Report: Eisenkot's success
During his tenure, Eisenkot successfully navigated the IDF and the country through several minefields, overcame obstacles and confronted challenges on six fronts.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
1/23/2019 8:16:55 PM
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Russia calls on Israel to 'rule out practice' of striking Syria
Israel struck Iranian targets in Syria in the early hours of Monday morning, allegedly hitting posts near the Damascus International Airport.
By AVRAHAM GOLD \
1/23/2019 8:26:18 PM
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Turkey, Russia have no problems on planned safe zone in Syria, Erdogan says
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 8:29:16 PM
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A plea for Pollard
The story of a life-saving letter that was spurned.
By DAVID STERN/HAMODIA \
1/26/2019 3:59:52 PM
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Far-right German lawmakers walk out on Holocaust survivor speech
"The so-called AfD bases it politics on hate and exclusion and doesn't abide by our democratic constitution," Knobloch said in her speech.
By REUTERS \
1/23/2019 8:39:39 PM
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The journey of a lifetime
Pessia Goldstein made aliyah from Shanghai 70 years ago via three ships and a ‘liberty train.’
By DAVID GEFFEN \
1/23/2019 8:43:33 PM
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An intimate evening with Schubert
Schubert’s “gatherings” attracted the best artists. Solomon Sultzer – the cantor of Vienna’s main synagogue, the Stadttempel – had the reputation of having the finest baritone voice of his time.
By SARAH HERSHENSON \
1/23/2019 8:57:42 PM
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Brickstone invests NIS 60m. to open 10 private vault areas
A similar phenomenon is occurring throughout the world and in recent years, entrepreneurs have filled this hole left by shrinking banks by opening private vaults.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 9:06:26 PM
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Central Elections Committee set to scold Likud on digital manipulation
Until now, every major party running – except Likud – has signed the covenant, which was drafted by Hebrew University lecturer Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/23/2019 9:58:22 PM
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Israel’s Fundbox - closing the credit gap for women entrepreneurs
The report concludes with Fundbox’s own empirical data demonstrating that transaction-focused risk models help reduce access-to-credit friction for women.
By ARIEL SHAPIRA \
1/23/2019 9:59:49 PM
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Israel should be on the side of Sudan’s dissenters
Sharansky argued that the West should support individual dissidents and movements striving for freedom and democracy and shun tyrannical dictatorships.
By SHELDON GELLAR \
1/23/2019 10:10:58 PM
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Likud deputy minister enlists Elor Azaria in primary campaign
Mazuz gave Azaria a paid position on his campaign, and called him “intelligent and diligent,” Channel 12 reported.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/23/2019 10:11:11 PM
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Why poverty must be front and center in this election campaign
The most recent report by the OECD placed Israel at the highest rate of poverty among all of its member nations.
By ATARA SOLOW \
1/23/2019 10:17:46 PM
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Establish haredi draft
The fault lies with the High Court of Justice that continues to grant extensions.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
1/23/2019 10:21:24 PM
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Why are vaccinations essential?
The anti-vax movement has been around since the 1700s and is still here.
By DAVID SEGALOFF \
1/23/2019 10:24:33 PM
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Iraqi airspace is open for Israel to strike Iran
Notwithstanding the continuous story of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian-affiliated targets across Syria, another interesting claim emerged in Iraqi media last week.
By CENG SAGNIC \
1/23/2019 10:28:59 PM
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Encountering Peace: How low can we go?
Elections are supposed to be a celebration of democracy and the ability of citizens to weigh in on the issues, to take positions, to debate in public.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
1/23/2019 10:32:24 PM
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‘Of course, it’s all the Jews’ fault!’
A look at contemporary antisemitism
By JUDY BAUMEL-SCHWARTZ \
1/23/2019 10:36:14 PM
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‘Jewish terrorism?’
The current story begins with the investigation of a few Jewish teens who allegedly threw stones on a Friday night during the late summer.
By MOSHE DANN \
1/23/2019 10:39:06 PM
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Washington Watch: Why did the GOP suddenly notice Steve King?
Israel has a problem with Democrats, and it is not because of two new Muslim lawmakers.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
1/23/2019 10:42:42 PM
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Report: Qatari enters Gaza to transfer remainder of funds to Hamas
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/23/2019 11:53:46 PM