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In Holocaust restitution, a debate over aiding survivors or compensating heirs
Where Jewish heirs did not file claims before deadlines, the Claims Conference became the legal successor. But attorneys argue the conference has been giving away private property.
By HENRY ROME \
1/27/2014 12:13:25 AM
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New York City strikes deal with hassidic Williamsburg businesses
Merchants agree to edit their signs requesting modest dress from customers.
By MAYA SHWAYDER, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
1/27/2014 12:37:25 AM
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Wiesenthal Center: Love letters from Himmler should not diminish horrific crimes
In one telling letter, Himmler wrote his wife Margarethe, “I am traveling to Auschwitz. Kisses, your Heini.”
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
1/27/2014 12:42:51 AM
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Report: Israel only has five years left for a nationwide push to aid Holocaust survivors
Foundation estimates that the coming years will see rise in needs for nursing care and financial assistance, will be critical period for helping Holocaust survivors.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
1/27/2014 12:53:09 AM
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One of the sons from the poisoned Jerusalem family briefly regains consciousness at hospital
Michael Gross, 7, opens eyes for first time during family prayer vigil five days after his two sisters were killed; Brother Yitzhak, 5, upgraded to stable condition.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
1/27/2014 1:33:23 AM
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US carries out air strike in Somalia targeting militant suspect
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 1:44:14 AM
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Iranian Revolutionary Guards threaten US after Kerry says military option is ‘ready’
Tehran shoots down idea that IAEA will set up office there; Comments by secretary of state are ‘more like a bluff,’ says senior adviser to Ayatollah Khamenei.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
1/27/2014 1:49:00 AM
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60 MKs head to Auschwitz-Birkenau to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Israeli delegation includes more than 250 people; Lawmakers from 13 countries also to attend.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/27/2014 2:16:31 AM
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Rifts over settlement policy surface in cabinet meeting
Bennett: Livni’s actions encourage boycotts against Israel.
By HERB KEINON \
1/27/2014 2:25:35 AM
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Yes, Israel will be blamed
By Petra Marquardt-Bigman \
1/27/2014 2:34:00 AM
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Israeli expert on Syria: The West and Israel are not in hurry to get rid of Assad
Israeli intel says that if Assad falls, the growing number of jihadists in Syria will take control and attack Israel; Europeans worry that their citizens fighting alongside Islamists will later carry out attacks at home.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
1/27/2014 2:59:46 AM
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Tunisia approves new constitution, appoints government
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 3:46:47 AM
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Hap TA tops Beitar, leapfrogs into 3rd place
Jerusalem with just one triumph in last 11 contests after being trounced by Reds in Netanya.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/27/2014 6:09:44 AM
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Mac Haifa nips Rishon at the wire; Eilat coasts by Ashdod
Haifa improved to 11-6 with its fifth BSL win in its past six games despite losing Ike Ofoegbu to what looked like a serious knee injury in the first quarter.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/27/2014 6:14:47 AM
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French DJ duo Daft Punk, teenage Lorde take top Grammys
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 7:11:38 AM
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Sarah Silverman, abort this Jesus thing
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
1/27/2014 7:13:00 AM
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"Lapid, let us live out the years we have left with a smile," pleads Holocaust survivor
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 11:06:42 AM
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Explosives detonated on Gaza border, Israel Radio reports
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 11:06:01 AM
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At Grammys, a secret wedding was kept quiet
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 9:02:40 AM
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Glimpsing Gan Eden through Other Jews’ Virtue
By Hannah Greenberg \
1/27/2014 9:06:00 AM
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Syrian opposition: Israeli jets bomb missile launchers in Latakia
Syrian army official denies reports there had been explosions in the Sheikh Dahar neighborhood; J'lem, Damascus remain silent.
By Ariel Ben Solomon,JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 9:30:03 AM
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Army says Palestinians detonate explosive device near Gaza fence
No injuries were reported; Military sources said that the device exploded on the Palestinian side of the Gaza security fence.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 10:11:50 AM
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Report: IDF soldier wounded by explosion along northern border
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 10:33:37 AM
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Lebanese media: IDF soldier wounded by explosion along northern border
IDF says it was unaware of any unusual activity in area; Daily Star, Al-Manar reported story.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 10:38:45 AM
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Twilight of the tycoons
Hopefully, with implementation of the Business Concentration Law, we have seen
the last of the pyramids of the robber barons.
By SHLOMO MAITAL \
1/27/2014 10:50:35 AM
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UN's Ban calls on world to remember lessons of Shoah on Int'l Holocaust Day
Oscar-winning film director Steven Spielberg will deliver the keynote address during ceremony at UN headquarters in NY.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 11:35:53 AM
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IDF says it's unaware of any unusual activity along northern border
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 10:59:27 AM
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Elkin: Leaving Jews under Palestinian control is crossing a red line
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 11:13:53 AM
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EU's Ashton reminds world of the importance of fighting racism
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 11:24:53 AM
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Live, Love and Learn: Recycled romance
Should previous relationships deserve a more present position in your life?
By MARGAUX CHETRIT \
1/27/2014 11:45:26 AM
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Police arrest four teens in the North for alleged sexual assault
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 4:50:39 PM
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It's essential for Muslims to remember Nazi's atrocities
Muslims must be pioneers in the fight against hatred because true believers see other people as beings God created, and make no distinctions between them on grounds of race, nation, skin color or language.
By ADNAN OKTAR \
1/27/2014 11:54:29 AM
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Sources in Prime Minister's office attack Bennett for 'irresponsibly harming national interests'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 12:13:08 PM
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Former IDF spokesman Mordechai promoted to Maj.-Gen., set to replace Dangot as COGAT
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 12:49:43 PM
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Ya'alon: Palestinians see destruction of Jews as realistic possibility
Defense minister lashes out at PA incitement during appearance to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 12:53:43 PM
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Netanyahu-Bennett spar over settlement spin
Bennett undermining PM's efforts to prove PA the obstacle to peace, sources say amid row over possibility of Jews living in Palestinian state.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
1/27/2014 1:14:13 PM
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WATCH: Jihadists in Sinai down Egyptian air force helicopter
Five Egyptian troops died in attack by Ansar Beit al-Maqdis in northern Sinai.
By YASSER OKBI \
1/27/2014 1:21:51 PM
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Netanyahu: Let's turn the Internet from a curse to a blessing
Day after Palestinian hackers reportedly breach government computers, PM touts Israeli cyber technology amid hazards of internet security.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 1:48:03 PM
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Egypt's Sisi poised to announce presidency bid
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 1:34:06 PM
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WATCH LIVE: Ceremony marks Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day at Auschwitz-Birkenau
Israeli delegation to site of concentration camp in Poland includes more than 250 people, including 60 MKs; Lawmakers from 13 countries also attending.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/27/2014 2:16:10 PM
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Syria government lays out terms for Geneva talks, opposition rejects
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 2:19:10 PM
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US: Syria must allow aid convoy into Homs to feed starving
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 2:29:16 PM
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First Israeli Passport issued to surrogate newborn in Thailand
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 2:33:38 PM
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Yadlin: Israel should consider 'coordinated unilateral' action if peace talks fail
Former MI chief warns of "diplomatic intifada" and describes fallback plan for Israel in the event of talks with PA failing.
By HERB KEINON \
1/27/2014 2:47:49 PM
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Syrian opposition says government declaration falls short at Geneva
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 3:03:24 PM
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Teenage boys arrested for alleged sexual assault of 13-year-old girl, circulating video of incident
Arrests come after young girl's parents notified police of assault, video; alleged assault took place at Carmiel shopping center.
By BEN HARTMAN \
1/27/2014 3:10:45 PM
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Israel issues first passport to baby born to Israeli same-sex couple, surrogate mother in Thailand
Government decision paves the way for parents to bring newborns home to Israel.
By BEN HARTMAN \
1/27/2014 3:48:21 PM
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Herzog at Auschwitz calls on Jews to be self-reliant
By JPOST.COM STAFF,LAHAV HARKOV \
1/27/2014 4:21:58 PM
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Study: Drop in university admissions, increase in academic colleges applications
University admission sees 3.9% annual decrease while academic college application see 3.5% annual increase.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
1/27/2014 4:03:18 PM
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Herzog at Auschwitz calls on Jews to always be self-reliant
Opposition chief leads Israeli delegation, including 60 MKs, to ceremony in Poland marking Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day.
By LAHAV HARKOV,JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 4:17:07 PM
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Spielberg: We must act on what was learned from the Holocaust
"State of Israel is the only guarantee to ensure the future of the Jewish people," says Israeli envoy to UN Prosor.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 6:51:18 PM
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Security source: Egypt's top military body approves Sisi running for president
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 4:39:52 PM
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Egyptian deputy prime minister tenders resignation
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 4:46:05 PM
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WATCH: Holocaust survivors turn own home into personal museum
Ariel resident says, as a survivor, she can offer visitors to her museum a unique personal perspective.
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 4:52:01 PM
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Poisonous snakes emerge early from hibernation due to warm, dry weather
Unusual January temperatures have confused snakes that usually wake up in the spring, their glands full of venom.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/27/2014 4:54:09 PM
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New bill prohibits revealing details about sex abuse victim to the abuser
MK Levy-Abecassis: Victims whose abusers have been released face fear of retaliation, further harassment that could detail their recovery.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/27/2014 4:58:20 PM
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Western officials: First talks on long-term Iran nuclear deal expected in NY in Feb
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 5:07:49 PM
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Professor Eitan Sheshinski joins the College of Management – Academic Studies
Leading academic in the field of economics to launch public economics research institute.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
1/27/2014 5:11:36 PM
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Harvard professor receives award for inclusion of people with disabilities in Jewish world
Ruderman Family Foundation announces Dr. Michael Stein as first recipient of inaugural $100,000 award.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
1/27/2014 5:16:54 PM
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Soroka research: Ideal gap between frequent pregnancies is 12 months
Too small a space between cesareans can cause premature birth, according to studies at Soroka University Medical Center in Beersheba.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/27/2014 5:29:07 PM
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French soccer player to stay in England despite 'quenelle' charge
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 5:37:53 PM
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As world marks Int'l Holocaust Day, PM decries silence over Iran’s annihilative ambitions
Questioning Israel's basic right to exist "undermines the foundations of Western civilization," Netanyahu says.
By HERB KEINON,SAM SOKOL \
1/27/2014 5:37:53 PM
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Hard to take even for Hitchcock
By ABE NOVICK \
1/27/2014 5:57:00 PM
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Reasons for Israeli gratitude
At key junctures, Israelis have made choices that averted problems suffered by other countries.
By EVELYN GORDON \
1/27/2014 6:05:22 PM
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Report: Sisi to announce presidential bid within 72 hours
Egypt's military council green lights Sisi to run for president; Egypt presidential elections may be held in April.
By Ariel Ben Solomon,REUTERS \
1/27/2014 6:17:50 PM
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Shin Bet: West Bank terror attacks more than doubled in 2013
Israel Security Agency releases annual terror statistics showing jump in attacks, most of which were firebomb, stone-throwing attacks.
By BEN HARTMAN \
1/27/2014 6:18:21 PM
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'Discriminatory’ rabbinic ordination halted by Chief Rabbinate
In face of impending ruling by HCJ, rabbinate vows not to grant ordination without qualification exam for chief municipal rabbis.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/27/2014 6:24:46 PM
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A black day in January for Iraq's Jews
By CLASH OF CULTURES \
1/27/2014 7:00:00 PM
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Brahimi says no breakthrough in Syria talks
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 7:16:22 PM
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Spielberg at UN Holocaust memorial: Mass graves don’t have to open up before we act
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 7:32:46 PM
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Four illegal homes razed in east Jerusalem
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
1/27/2014 7:39:19 PM
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Civilized Holocaust denial
By STEVE APFEL \
1/27/2014 8:45:00 PM
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France's Hollande cautiously backs Turkey EU membership bid
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 8:46:11 PM
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Paintings looted by Nazi, recovered by Allies to be auctioned in NY
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 8:47:25 PM
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Pope Francis: Holocaust must never be repeated
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/27/2014 8:51:04 PM
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Nazi-looted paintings recovered by Allies to be auctioned in NY
George Clooney film "The Monuments Men" to feature story of Allied group tasked with retrieving masterpieces.
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 9:00:05 PM
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Aviv Geffen’s Blackfield to launch European tour in Israel
The band released its fourth album, Blackfield IV, last year and is launching a multi-city European tour.
By DAVID BRINN \
1/27/2014 9:13:19 PM
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Livni: Environment can serve as ‘common denominator’ between Israel, PA
Justice minister says resolving environmental issues is being hampered by the political conflict with the Palestinians.
By SHARON UDASIN \
1/27/2014 9:19:32 PM
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Understanding Hillel’s mission
For the past few months, Hillel International and many local Hillel Foundations have come under fire for its policy on Israel.
By ANDY GITELSON AND SHARON RUDNICK \
1/27/2014 9:23:02 PM
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Do not imperil the Jewish communities outside Israel
Is Israel providing grounds for the emergence or re-emergence of anti-Semitism?
By ITZHAK LEVAV AND MEIR MARGALIT \
1/27/2014 9:32:31 PM
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Analysis: Obama to confront a united Congress on Iran
Obama's State of the Union address will focus mainly on domestic issues. But on foreign policy, the president will have to make his case on Iran to skeptical lawmakers.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
1/27/2014 9:36:00 PM
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A weekend in the West Bank
If a majority of Palestinians, Israelis are more or less content with things as they are now, finding a solution to this conflict seems an unlikely prospect as ever.
By SETH CLARE \
1/27/2014 9:41:50 PM
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Netanyahu declares Beersheba Cyber Security hub
IBM to establish “center of excellence” in “CyberSpark” hub.
By NIV ELIS \
1/27/2014 9:46:07 PM
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The indefensible attack on circumcision
That democratic societies in the 21st century should attempt via legal means to outlaw this procedure is a travesty on justice, ethics and humanity.
By SHIMON GLICK \
1/27/2014 9:47:43 PM
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Lessons from the Palestinian response to Ariel Sharon’s death
The Palestinian reaction to Sharon’s death highlights the necessity of the int'l community to clam down on the messages of hatred, destruction being taught in Palestinian schoolrooms.
By JOSHUA NASS \
1/27/2014 9:55:48 PM
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Borderline Views: Sharon and Aloni - an odd couple
Within the space of 2 weeks, Israel has bidden farewell to 2 of its charismatic political figures.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
1/27/2014 9:59:21 PM
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Fundamentally Freund: Ethnic cleansing and apartheid Palestine
All those who promote the idea of creating a Palestinian entity need to look themselves in the mirror and ask if they truly believe that the ends justify the means.
By MICHAEL FREUND \
1/27/2014 10:08:07 PM
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Honoring unjustly forgotten foremothers
These are women whose names and deeds should be taught and remembered; they are the modern Foremothers of all Israel.
By PHYLLIS CHESLER \
1/27/2014 10:19:36 PM
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January 28: Deadly tragedies
The two recent deadly tragedies we have experienced are incidents one would expect in a Third World country and not in a developed economy such as Israel’s.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
1/27/2014 10:24:00 PM
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Our World: International Holocaust Remembrance Day’s fatal flaw
Before we send another delegation of elected officials to Auschwitz next January 27, we need to ask whether this extra day serves any positive purpose.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
1/27/2014 10:35:30 PM
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Veteran GPO photographer: Israel was warned about Yom Kippur War
Retiring photographer says Austrian chancellor Bruno Kreisky had warned Golda Meir that Egypt and Syria planned to strike.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
1/27/2014 10:39:05 PM
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No Holds Barred: Davos and the hatred of evil
At Davos, where I attended and spoke last week, there was endless talk of a deal between Israel and the Palestinians.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
1/27/2014 10:45:29 PM
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A Judenrein Palestine?
Will the two-state solution remain feasible even if Israel is forced to evacuate tens of thousands of settlers?
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
1/27/2014 10:51:35 PM
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LA school strives to connect students with Israel
Tiferet Israel Fellowship has created a three-year curriculum for high schoolers.
By SAM SOKOL \
1/27/2014 11:01:15 PM
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Beit Safafa residents angry over highway set to divide village
"This policy is like apartheid – they’re separating families and the community," says resident of village.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
1/27/2014 11:02:00 PM
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14 dead, 18 missing after fire in Canadian seniors' residence
By REUTERS \
1/27/2014 11:14:57 PM
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A security buffer from Golan to the Sea?
By DAVID TURNER \
1/27/2014 11:15:00 PM
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From the ground up: Four W’s and an H
Answering the four W’s and the H isn’t always easy, especially when the buyer has limited information and experience in the market.
By RAPHI BLOCH \
1/27/2014 11:58:07 PM