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Hamas agrees to Egyptian proposal for 72-hour truce
By REUTERS \
8/5/2014 12:24:11 AM
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IDF kills top Islamic Jihad members
Destruction of tunnels reaches conclusion; almost 90 rockets fired at Israel from Gaza; senior army source says 400,000 Gazans are internally displaced.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/5/2014 12:33:25 AM
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US commends agreement on cease-fire
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 2:05:35 AM
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UN chief condemns rise in anti-Semitic attacks
As Operation Protective Edge has progressed, protests in support of Palestine have drawn anti-Semitic protesters, mostly in France and Germany.
By ANNA HIATT \
8/5/2014 2:31:03 AM
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Working under fire at Gaza’s only commercial transit point
Crossing head Ami Shaked: My goal is to move humanitarian aid to the
Palestinian side. It doesn’t matter if it’s under fire or not under fire.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/5/2014 2:36:43 AM
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Spain stops arms transfers to Israel in response to high civilian casualties in Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 3:13:15 AM
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Iran and the bomb: The future of negotiations
Look for Iran to haggle hard over plutonium reduction but offer a “historic” compromise late in the game, accepting the world powers’ position in exchange for maintaining more centrifuges.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/5/2014 4:31:49 AM
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Hotovely blames Jerusalem terror attacks on incitement from PA
Deputy transportation minister were caused by PA media coverage of Israel's Gaza operation.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
8/5/2014 5:02:48 AM
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Google removes 'Bomb Gaza' game from online app store after public outrage
The game, designed for Android phones and tablets, simulated the IDF dropping bombs on Gaza in an imitation of the ongoing conflict.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 5:58:31 AM
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Mac TA feeling the pressure for second leg
Maribor holds 1-0 advantage over yellow-and-blue heading into relocated decisive encounter in Cyprus.
By ALLON SINAI \
8/5/2014 5:28:20 AM
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Ban Ki-moon calls on both sides to respect truce set to begin at 8 a.m.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 6:08:15 AM
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72-hour truce comes into effect following barrage of rocket fire from Gaza
Hamas fires salvo of rockets at Israel from Ma'ale Adumim to the southern coastal region and the Shfela just ahead of an 8:00 a.m. truce.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 8:19:45 AM
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Police heighten security in capital for Tisha Be’Av
Security forces will be stationed throughout the capital, with an emphasis on the Old City following two terror attacks in the city Monday.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
8/5/2014 6:24:03 AM
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Is it possible to defeat terror?
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
8/5/2014 6:47:00 AM
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State Dept. backtracks on harsh condemnation of UN school shelling
After being accused of "hypocrisy" regarding "collateral damage," State Dept. spokeswoman says Israel must "keep itself to a high standard."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 7:13:25 AM
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Palestinian attacks bus with construction vehicle, killing pedestrian and wounding 5
Soldier in uniform shot in stomach at bus stop by assailant on motorbike in an unrelated attack.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
8/5/2014 7:19:05 AM
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Rabbis urge US action to free American jailed in Cuba
Alan Gross has served five years of a 15-year sentence on his conviction for attempting to establish Internet communications for Cuban Jews.
By REUTERS \
8/5/2014 7:24:40 AM
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IDF to withdraw ground forces from Gaza ahead of 8 a.m. truce
By REUTERS \
8/5/2014 7:32:55 AM
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Rocket alert sirens go off in Ashdod, Ashkelon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 7:55:29 AM
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Before truce, Ben Gurion Airport halts flights between 7:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 9:25:05 AM
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Spain embargoes arms sales to Israel
Despite limited arms trade, Spanish make political statement by blocking weapons contracts.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 9:37:39 AM
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Police on high alert in Jerusalem for Tisha Be'av; rioters throw firebombs at police
Security forces stationed throughout the capital with emphasis on securing Jews gathered at Western Wall to pray on annual fast day.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD,JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 10:15:34 AM
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IDF completes withdrawal from Gaza, keeps forces massed on border
Hamas fires salvo of rockets at Israel just ahead of an 8:00 a.m. truce; IDF redeploys troops to defensive positions on the Gaza border, 32 Gaza attack tunnels destroyed.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/5/2014 10:19:05 AM
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A Jewish right to a Jewish land
Let’s face the truth. The only reason we are in Israel is because it belongs to us and we belong to it.
By RABBI LAZER GURKOW \
8/5/2014 10:32:00 AM
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PA foreign minister tells ICC there is 'clear evidence' of Israeli war crimes
Riad al-Malki asked the UN last month to end what he called Israel's impunity and said it "must be held accountable for its crimes."
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/5/2014 10:41:38 AM
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Sources: Two Lebanese soldiers killed in clashes near Syrian border
By REUTERS \
8/5/2014 10:48:08 AM
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Gaza rocket hits Palestinian home in Bethlehem
Hamas launches "revenge" barrage of rockets into Israel before cease-fire, rocket hits home of Palestinian family .
By REUTERS \
8/5/2014 10:56:53 AM
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Megadeth, Cee Lo Green bow out of Israel shows
"The band was looking forward to this concert and is disappointed they will not be able to put on the show," Megadeth's statement read.
By DAVID BRINN \
8/5/2014 11:09:54 PM
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UK minister Sayeeda Warsi says resigns over government Gaza policy
By REUTERS \
8/5/2014 11:38:04 AM
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British minister Sayeeda Warsi resigns over government Gaza policy
First Muslim to serve in a British cabinet says she can "no longer support" her government's policy in the conflict between Israel, Hamas.
By JERRY LEWIS \
8/5/2014 11:53:19 AM
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New Suez Canal channel cost estimated at $4 billion
By REUTERS \
8/5/2014 11:54:27 AM
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Netanyahu commends security forces on destruction of Gaza tunnels
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 12:15:57 PM
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Poll: 70% of public encounters incitement online
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/5/2014 12:30:07 PM
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Egyptian army kills 14 terrorists in Sinai
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 12:38:44 PM
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Don't worry Israel: America's with you
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
8/5/2014 12:44:00 PM
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Uneasy opposite Gaza
Border kibbutzim have become virtual ghost communities with only a skeleton crew remaining to hold the fort.
By ANDREW FRIEDMAN \
8/5/2014 12:59:58 PM
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Netanyahu applauds destruction of Gaza tunnels, but says no guarantee of 100% success
PM Binyamin Netanyahu says the tunnels' destruction harmed a strategic Hamas weapon in which they invested tremendously over the years.
By HERB KEINON \
8/5/2014 1:04:34 PM
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The balance sheet
The big plan being bandied about on the Israeli center left is to offer Gaza ‘reconstruction for demilitarization’.
By LESLIE SUSSER \
8/5/2014 1:15:05 PM
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What should Israel do? What would the United States do?
Israel is doing precisely what every other western democracy would do if confronted with the situation Israel now faces.
By ALAN DERSHOWITZ \
8/5/2014 1:20:40 PM
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A worried community
A spate of anti-Semitic attacks triggered by the Gaza conflict has rattled French Jews.
By BERNARD EDINGER \
8/5/2014 1:23:48 PM
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The minister and the mufti
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
8/5/2014 1:24:00 PM
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EU on truce: We call on the parties not to miss this opportunity
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 1:30:32 PM
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From missiles to pillcams
The same brainpower that generates the military technology that protects us also creates civilian technologies.
By SHLOMO MAITAL \
8/5/2014 1:42:49 PM
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Dueling mediators
For the Saudis and other Gulf Arab states, and Egypt as well, Qatar has become insufferable.
By BRUCE MADDY-WEITZMAN \
8/5/2014 1:46:11 PM
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Report: Magen David Adom reports on stabbing incident at Ma'aleh Adumim
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 1:49:03 PM
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Egypt's role
Egypt under Sisi wants a diplomatic agreement on Gaza that strengthens Abbas and weakens Hamas.
By YORAM MEITAL \
8/5/2014 1:52:05 PM
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Fundamentalist anti-Zionists
How has much of the political left gone from opposing anti-Semitism to actively encouraging it by demonizing the Jewish state?
By TIBOR KRAUSZ \
8/5/2014 2:00:54 PM
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Terror attack: Palestinian stabs guard at Ma'aleh Adumim, flees scene
After Jerusalem was rocked by 2 terror attacks on Monday, guard stabbed and moderately injured at entrance to West Bank settlement; suspects arrested.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/5/2014 4:39:51 PM
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Acerbic artist
David Reeb's art is highlighted in videos filmed in weekly demonstrations by Palestinian villagers at the West Bank.
By MICHAL LEVERTOV \
8/5/2014 2:09:14 PM
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Elusive deterrence
After the Gaza battles, it is time to reignite the peace process with the Palestinians.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
8/5/2014 2:23:17 PM
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Report: Intelligence between US, Israel strong despite political tensions
Leaked documents published by 'The Intercept' reveal continued cooperation between the NSA and Israeli intelligence agencies.
By JACOB RYAN \
8/5/2014 2:27:22 PM
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WATCH: CNN's Wolf Blitzer challenges Hamas spokesman on blood libel comments
During interview on news network, Blitzer repeatedly confronts Osama Hamdan on his claims that Jews killed Christians to use their blood in matzos.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 2:42:01 PM
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They Made Aliyah, and made a difference
Hundreds of Olim were nominated for the Bonei Zion prize for outstanding contribution to the State of Israel.
By LISA SAMIN \
8/5/2014 2:50:34 PM
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How the left is hurting peace
If progressive Jews want to foster peace, they must stop reinforcing the Palestinians’ conviction that they alone have an inherent right to the land.
By ROBERT HORENSTEIN \
8/5/2014 3:03:57 PM
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A-G warns Zoabi: Show up for police questioning
Yehuda Weinstein also refused to give Zoabi an initial look at some of the evidence against her prior to her questioning.
By Yonah Jeremy Bob,LAHAV HARKOV \
8/5/2014 3:06:56 PM
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Diaspora under siege
The reenergized collective bond between Israel and the Diaspora
means Zionism is alive and well.
By DANNY BEN-MOSHE \
8/5/2014 3:06:56 PM
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Official: Iran seeking successor to Iraqi PM Maliki
By REUTERS \
8/5/2014 3:24:53 PM
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Wine Talk: The taming of the talent
Winemaker Lewis Pasco returns to Israel with a passion and a mission.
By Adam Montefiore \
8/5/2014 3:27:39 PM
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Pass the pasta
Light and comforting, Italian pasta dishes are easy and delicious.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/5/2014 3:32:07 PM
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Israel sends delegation to Cairo for truce talks as cease-fire appears to hold
Tense quiet in South as Hamas appears to be honoring 72-hour cease-fire; Israeli delegation joins Palestinian factions in Cairo for long-term truce talks.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 4:22:52 PM
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'IDF will continue conflict if necessary,' says OC Southern Command
Coming days will shed light on whether Hamas will uphold cease-fire, senior IDF commander says, adding Operation Protective Edge is not over.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/5/2014 4:36:12 PM
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IDF senior commander says army will continue to secure residents
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
8/5/2014 4:45:38 PM
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Most night buses to resume operating
By SHARON UDASIN \
8/5/2014 4:54:16 PM
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Visiting Jerusalem rabbi attacked at Australian mall
The incident comes less than two weeks after the walls of Perth’s only Jewish school were painted with graffiti that read “Zionist scum.”
By JTA,CAROLINE FRANK \
8/5/2014 5:02:55 PM
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Man held on suspicion of hoax bomb threat on plane
By REUTERS \
8/5/2014 5:16:23 PM
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Man turns self in to police after murdering woman in Beersheba
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 5:47:38 PM
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Security guard stabbed in terror attack conscious and recovering after surgery
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 5:50:33 PM
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One dead, 14 wounded in Afghan training academy attack
By REUTERS \
8/5/2014 5:52:51 PM
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Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades posts video showing IDF equipment seized in Gaza
Clip shows table with magazines, bullet cases, rifle rounds taken by militant group during fighting.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 6:03:57 PM
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Suspected rabid dog in Merom Galil
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 6:00:08 PM
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Treasury estimates economic damage from Protective Edge at NIS 4.5 billion
Tax hikes possible, Tax Authority official says; tourism has been one of hardest-hit industries, losing an estimated $350 million.
By NIV ELIS \
8/5/2014 6:27:53 PM
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Will captured Hamas manual on using human shields help Israel block war crimes trials?
According to the IDF the posted pages of the manual focus on urban warfare, and discuss the benefits to Hamas when its own civilians' homes are destroyed.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/5/2014 9:20:03 PM
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Iran looks to form new government in Iraq
Senior Iranian official says finding suitable replacement for Maliki was difficult, saying
By REUTERS \
8/5/2014 6:56:38 PM
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Operation Protective Edge by numbers
Between 750-1000 Gazan casualties were terrorists, says IDF. Hamas, Islamic Jihad launched 3,356 rockets.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 8:06:31 PM
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UNICEF laments Gaza child casualties, warns of task ahead
The organization estimates about 373,000 children have had some kind of direct traumatic experience and require immediate psycho-social support.
By REUTERS,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/5/2014 8:42:41 PM
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Cleared for publication: Arrest made in kidnapping, murder of yeshiva teens
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 9:41:13 PM
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Rivlin to officer who tried to save Goldin: Your act of heroism gives us hope
Lt. Eitan tells Goldin family how he chased after Hamas kidnappers in a tunnel in attempt to save son Lt. Hadar Goldin, later declared killed in action.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 9:45:23 PM
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Get ready for hack-a-Bibi
Hack-a-Bibi will involve the other 119 MKs ganging up on Netanyahu following the pullout of IDF troops from Gaza and the end of Operation Protective Edge.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
8/5/2014 10:03:18 PM
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Alleged mastermind behind kidnapping of three Israeli teens arrested
State prosecutors say Hussam Kawasme confessed to giving orders, collecting weapons, getting funds from Hamas; 2 chief suspects still at large.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/5/2014 10:18:24 PM
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Israel focuses on demilitarizing Gaza at Cairo cease-fire talks
Islamic Jihad says issue of disarming Palestinian groups in Gaza will not be discussed during indirect talks with Israel.
By HERB KEINON,KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/5/2014 10:28:49 PM
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A balancing act
The discontent from both Left and Right arises from wishful thinking that has nothing to do with the justifiably limited aims of this phase of the fight.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/5/2014 10:52:26 PM
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Head of Hamas’s political wing says group will not compromise on its demands
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/5/2014 10:59:44 PM
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Our World: Fighting without silver bullets
There are no silver bullets. The price of freedom is hard work and vigilance.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
8/5/2014 11:01:34 PM
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Islamic Jihad official calls for end to Gaza blockade, in Cairo
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
8/5/2014 11:07:06 PM
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How to save the children of Gaza
To prevent these outcomes, the world must eliminate Hamas’s incentive to cause civilian casualties. Civilians should not be used as weapons of war.
By SALIM KHOURY \
8/5/2014 11:13:54 PM
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YOUR TAXES: Operation Protective Edge - Business compensation gets going
With a view to providing a ‘rapid response’ to affected businesses in the 40 km. area, three alternative ‘green channels’ are offered.
By LEON HARRIS \
8/5/2014 11:18:35 PM
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August 6: Touching depiction
Ben Hartman’s touching depiction of Lt. Hadar Goldin rightly lists many of Goldin’s heroic qualities, as well as those of his fellow fallen combatants.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
8/5/2014 11:22:29 PM
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Center Field: Don't worry Israel - America's with you
For decades now, most American have supported democratic Israel while condemning Palestinian nihilism and terrorism.
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
8/5/2014 11:25:51 PM
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On My Mind: The Qatar factor
With its enormous wealth, and assertive foreign policy, Qatar could, if it desired, play a positive role.
By KENNETH BANDLER \
8/5/2014 11:33:34 PM
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GRAPEVINE: The extraordinary long arm of coincidence
As Israelis commemorate 75th anniversary of the beginning of one of the darkest chapters in Jewish history President Reuven Rivlin, will celebrate 75th birthday in the same month.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/5/2014 11:37:11 PM
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The fire that burned on the Temple Mount
Israel Police spokesman’s office, it was noted that over the month of Ramadan, more than 400 Muslims had been arrested on the Temple Mount for disturbing the peace and some 135 charge sheets had been presented to the courts.
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
8/5/2014 11:47:14 PM
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How should we fight Hamas?
Israel has become the canary in the coal mine, exposing a dangerous species of pacifism sweeping across Europe and parts of the US.
By ARIEL HARKHAM \
8/5/2014 11:53:59 PM