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Passengers banned from entering UK without negative COVID-19 test
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 12:19:19 AM
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Trump bars US transactions with 8 Chinese apps including Alipay
The move is aimed at curbing the threat to Americans posed by Chinese software applications, which have large user bases and access to sensitive data.
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 11:01:13 AM
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Ex-Israeli envoy reveals large number of Ashkenazi Jews lived in Cairo
"Cairo was like a railway terminal, Jews coming and going," ambassador Rosen said.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
1/6/2021 3:12:07 PM
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Middle East economies to see slow growth in 2021
The coronavirus pandemic is currently the focus for the coming year and furnishes the biggest question mark regarding the region’s economic recovery.
By JOSHUA SHUMAN/THE MEDIA LINE \
1/6/2021 3:45:06 AM
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Video shows Egyptian COVID-19 patients allegedly dying from lack of oxygen
The hospital director said that the current policy of reducing oxygen pressure to the network tank is problematic for critical cases of COVID-19.
By MINA NADER/THE MEDIA LINE \
1/6/2021 3:43:23 AM
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N.Korea's Kim says economic plan failed as rare party congress begins
The rare political gathering, which Kim last hosted in 2016, has drawn international attention as he is expected to unveil a new five-year economic plan and address foreign policy.
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 2:12:24 AM
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Georgia voters evenly split over who should control US senate - report
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 2:17:08 AM
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Hong Kong arrests 53 activists as crackdown intensifies -media
The mass arrests were linked to an unprecedented, independently-organized, and non-binding vote last July to select opposition candidates for a since-postponed legislative election.
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 10:41:03 AM
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Israel's 2020 health and environment report, released by Health Ministry
The report examines the challenges in various environmental areas that affect health.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 2:42:18 AM
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Democrats leading Republicans in early returns from Georgia Senate races
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 2:47:49 AM
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Proud Boys leader banned, arrests made in US election protests
Protests against President-elect Joe Biden's November election win started across the US capital on Tuesday.
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 7:05:53 AM
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Inclusive Hebrew officially arrives at the Knesset
The Advancement for Women and Gender Equality committee welcomes those who enter with a new sign that reads "Bruchot Habaot," acknowledging genders other than males.
By ABIGAIL ADLER \
1/6/2021 3:52:10 AM
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Staten Island: Antisemitic flyers warning of Jewish ‘war’ on white people
A white supremacist group from New Jersey posted more than a dozen anti-Semitic flyers on Staten Island.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
1/6/2021 3:58:49 AM
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US judge denies effort to stop drilling auction in Arctic refuge
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 4:01:09 AM
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‘Blood is on your hands’: Antisemitism Cow returns to rail at Twitter
An anonymous Twitter account that mooed at antisemitic tweeters before quitting the platform returned Monday night to take the platform to task one last time.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
1/6/2021 4:19:31 PM
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Jamie Raskin and family set up fund in son’s memory
The family of Rep. Jamie Raskin has established a fund to honor the memory of Tommy Raskin, the Maryland Jewish Democrat’s son, who died on Dec. 31.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
1/6/2021 4:26:16 AM
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Biden taps Iran deal architect Wendy Sherman for senior diplomatic role
President-elect Joe Biden tapped Wendy Sherman, an Iran nuclear deal architect, to be his deputy secretary of state — a signal of his determination to return to the deal.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
1/6/2021 4:41:08 AM
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5 things to know about Israel’s noticeable COVID-19 vaccination spree
Early on in the pandemic, Israel was lauded for its tough lockdown measures and low coronavirus rates, only to become a cautionary tale over the summer, when case numbers skyrocketed.
By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA,BEN SALES/JTA \
1/6/2021 4:43:57 AM
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Suspect in NYC bomb hoax is a former Jewish youth group officer
Louis Shenker, who surrendered to police on Tuesday, according to NBC News, was a BBYO regional vice president five years ago while in high school.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
1/6/2021 7:28:43 PM
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Appointed NY official resigns after anti-Israel tweets draw scrutiny
Michael Hurwitz was supposed to start his new position as Queens Borough President Donovan Richards’ deputy in February.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 5:12:27 AM
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Economy and Industry Ministry approves Israeli cannabis production factory
The Economy and Industry Ministry has approved the establishment of a new factory for the production of cannabis products, the first of its kind.
By ABIGAIL ADLER \
1/6/2021 7:01:24 AM
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Jerusalem cafe launches community initiative to feed those in need
Silo Cafe, located in Jerusalem's First Station, has launched a community kitchen project that offers restaurant-quality meals to locals on a pay what you can (PWYC) basis.
By ABIGAIL ADLER \
1/13/2021 6:38:24 AM
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Israeli art exhibition inaugurated in China, to be launched to space
The exhibition is meant to mirror the desired world in 2030, as it reflects the dreams of the world's diverse population.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
1/6/2021 9:23:06 PM
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Fears of violence simmer as Trump supporters descend on DC
The rally will take place on the day when Congress and Vice President Mike Pence are legally required to ratify the electoral vote count.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
1/6/2021 6:55:13 AM
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COVID-19 vaccine update: 1.5 million Israelis inoculated
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 2:17:47 PM
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West seek divorce
The two married in 2014 and have four children together.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 1:45:48 PM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 8,164 new cases, 6.8% of tests positive
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 7:23:48 AM
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Despite Trump pressure, Pence will not block Biden's election certification
Pence, a loyal lieutenant during the four years of Trump's often chaotic presidency, has no plans to intervene and has told Trump he does not have the power to do so.
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 7:33:27 AM
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Democrat Warnock wins in Georgia; second runoff, Senate control undecided
Democrats must win both contests in Georgia to take control of the Senate.
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 9:30:28 AM
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Pizza-sized boxes and paying a premium: Israel's COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Order early, pay a lot, digitize distribution and stretch the supply.
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 3:37:54 PM
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Tel Aviv fog leaves city looking ghostly - in pictures
The chilly winter weather took a temporary break in the past few days for a spring-like coolness – and an ethereal fog.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 8:47:17 AM
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Man indicted for beating wife, seriously injuring her
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 2:21:34 PM
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FBI probing Soleimani-related ‘threat’ to fly plane into US Capitol
Officials: Transmission picked up by air traffic control a hoax
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/6/2021 1:36:40 PM
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Democratic challenger Ossoff takes lead in Georgia Senate race
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 9:03:55 AM
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Police car torched, grenade thrown in Kiryat Arba
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 2:22:45 PM
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Beauty and Significance of Skull Jewelry
Skull jewelry doesn’t leave anyone indifferent
By AVI STERN \
1/6/2021 9:25:46 AM
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WHO 'very disappointed' China blocked entry to its coronavirus experts
The 10-strong team had been due to set off in early January as part of a long-awaited mission to probe early cases of the coronavirus, first reported over a year ago in China's Wuhan.
By SARAH CHEMLA,REUTERS \
1/6/2021 2:19:22 PM
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3,410 register as unemployed in past day, 56,077 since lockdown began
By MAARIV ONLINE \
1/6/2021 9:59:06 AM
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David Bitan's condition improves following COVID-19 treatment
Likud MK David Bitan returned to the critical care coronavirus unit for emergency treatment on Tuesday morning after his condition deteriorated.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/6/2021 7:06:54 PM
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US hits Iran with fresh sanctions as Trump term nears end
Among the 12 Iranian companies blacklisted are the Pasargad Steel Complex and the Gilan Steel Complex Co.
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 10:15:29 AM
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Indonesia Islamic council hopes for halal ruling before mass vaccination
The world's largest Muslim-majority country plans to launch vaccinations on Jan. 13 after obtaining 3 million doses from China's Sinovac Biotech.
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 11:36:34 AM
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Spanish care home fire kills 89-year-old woman, injures 18
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 11:43:09 AM
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Deputy Police Chief Alon Asor announces retirement
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 12:11:03 PM
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Coronavirus in the IDF: 924 cases, 9,980 in quarantine
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 12:09:27 PM
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Hundreds attend hassidic wedding in city with highest rate of infections
Police dispersed hundreds of guests at an ultra-Orthodox wedding celebration in the city of Beitar Illit late Tuesday night.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/6/2021 8:13:10 PM
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Even industries unaffected by lockdowns will feel coronavirus impact
New Finance Ministry report investigates coronavirus impact on industries on outskirts of pandemic
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 3:17:10 PM
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German cabinet agrees quota for women on company boards
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 12:28:05 PM
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New NIS 80m. program to encourage seed-stage startup investment
Under the program, grants will be given to startups that join up with veteran seed-stage investors interested in initial investment in these companies.
By ZEV STUB \
1/6/2021 7:01:21 PM
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Earth is spinning faster: Time flies in 50-year record
The planet is speeding up and a negative leap second may soon be needed so atomic clocks can align correctly with the turning world.
By SARAH CHEMLA \
1/6/2021 1:17:50 PM
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Who are Israel's Startup World Cup finalists?
About 100 startups applied for the competition, and the seven judges met with 58 of them before choosing the finalists.
By ZEV STUB \
1/6/2021 4:16:45 PM
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Russia inoculates 1 million people against COVID-19
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 1:31:33 PM
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Gantz visits family of Esther Horgen, says Israel should hold territory
Horgen, a woman in her 50s, was found dead last week in the Reihan Forest, close to her home.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 1:59:35 PM
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Blue and White: Gantz will not drop out or run with Yamina
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 2:10:54 PM
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Iran's view of Biden as restrained could lead to hitting Israel harder, INSS
INSS said that threats from Iranian proxies in the North, including Hezbollah and from proxies in Syria, “are the greatest military threat in 2021."
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/6/2021 8:33:43 PM
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Tesla cars officially approved for sale in Israel
Tesla's Model 3, Model S and Model X were approved for sale in Israel.
By ZEV STUB \
1/6/2021 7:04:37 PM
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WikiLeaks Assange denied bail by London court
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 2:27:51 PM
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Moderna vaccine expected to work against British variant -report
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 2:56:26 PM
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Minister Merav Cohen resigns, replaced by Ruth Wasserman Lande
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/6/2021 3:10:24 PM
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Gantz to Netanyahu: Vaccinate special ed teachers, at-risk youth
Gantz proposed relegating the task to Israel's security forces and the IDF to execute in a thorough and efficient way, especially when cases are at an all-time high.
By SARAH BEN-NUN \
1/6/2021 5:11:05 PM
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Sudan officially joins Abraham Accords to normalize Israel ties
Sudan became the third of four countries to agree to sign on to the Trump administration-brokered accords, following the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, and before Morocco.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/6/2021 9:07:43 PM
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IDF to demolish homes of Esther Horgen murderers
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 3:27:49 PM
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Netanyahu's request to postpone next week's hearing denied
Questions started to resurface late Tuesday about whether the impending stricter third lockdown would cause further delays.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/6/2021 9:57:37 PM
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Red-hot Bitcoin tops $35,000
"Bitcoin is a revolution that liberates us from the banks and government that took money hostage."
By ZEV STUB \
1/6/2021 4:49:19 PM
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On Gulf War anniversary, IDF releases never before seen footage
The photos also show Israeli families in the safe rooms that Israelis were instructed to create in their own homes by sealing rooms using materials like duct tape and sheets of plastic.
By EVE YOUNG,SARAH BEN-NUN \
1/6/2021 7:12:32 PM
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Coronavirus regulations on Israeli airports extended extra 28 days
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 3:58:26 PM
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Hillel Int'l launches educational winter initiative amid coronavirus
More than 1,200 students worldwide have already signed up for the free classes.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 4:31:04 PM
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Anti-Israel vaccine narrative catches on with left-wing MPs
false accusations were spread mostly by activists in the past month, but an article published on Sunday in the UK's 'Guardian' exposed them to a wider audience.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/6/2021 6:17:38 PM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 16,057 students, 2,697 teachers test positive
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 4:46:23 PM
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Siege ramp from Crusader era still protects Ashkelon
While this ramp may have been built originally as part of a war, its remains have served a very different and peaceful purpose: preventing sand from drifting into the city.
By HANNAH BROWN \
1/6/2021 6:10:40 PM
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Israel convicts Palestinian activist of illegal protest, assault
The defendent denied the charges, which included protesting without a permit, obstructing Israeli soldiers' activities in the flashpoint city of Hebron and assaulting a Jewish settler.
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 5:13:13 PM
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Ancient Greek inscription found by chance in the Negev
The stone was found by a "Project 500" worker from the Parks and Nature Authority while cleaning and preparing nature paths in the Nitzana National Park.
By HANNAH BROWN \
1/6/2021 6:16:09 PM
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5,000 police assigned to enforcing tightened lockdown
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 6:06:11 PM
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Archaeologists find dance floor where John the Baptist was condemned
Josephus said that the assassination was carried out at Machaerus, a fort near the Dead Sea in what is now part of Jordan.
By HANNAH BROWN \
1/6/2021 6:19:34 PM
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Rotstein: unvaccinated hospital staff subject to lockdown regulations
"We've only received 300 vaccinations today," exclaimed Rotstein, highlighting the difference in what the hospital requires, and what they received.
By SARAH BEN-NUN \
1/6/2021 8:50:10 PM
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France, Germany, UK call on Iran to stop 20% uranium enrichment
The three countries, known as the E3, are party to the 2015 Iran deal.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/6/2021 8:46:29 PM
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Alroy-Preis: Initial reports question vaccine strength against new variant
Alroy-Preis added that the South African strain is troubling because it might lead to higher rates of infection amongst the younger populations.
By SARAH BEN-NUN \
1/7/2021 2:45:24 AM
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Charitable giving among billionaires decreases in 2020 amid COVID
The report details the top-ten largest publicly announced gifts of the year, which stem from the heads of many major companies including Nike, Amazon, Facebook and Twitter, among others.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 7:26:46 PM
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Former Mossad head Yatom forms Veterans Party
Wants to hold balance of power but won't join Netanyahu-led government
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/6/2021 9:41:29 PM
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UK reports 62,322 new COVID-19 cases, 1041 deaths
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 6:33:04 PM
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US sets COVID-19 hospitalization record as states ramp up vaccinations
Meanwhile, CVS Health Corp said on Wednesday it expects to complete administering the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines at nearly 8,000 US nursing homes by Jan. 25.
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 6:35:35 PM
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Could coronavirus mutations render mRNA vaccines irrelevant?
Top vaccine specialist explains how mutations work and why he believes the vaccines will continue to be vital in Israel’s fight against the pandemic
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
1/6/2021 8:54:09 PM
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Iron Dome deployed in Eilat due to Sinai area terror groups - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 7:16:03 PM
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Moderna COVID-19 vaccine gets the green light in Europe
The EMA granted conditional marketing approval two weeks ago for a similar vaccine from US company Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE.
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 6:59:11 PM
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Son of MK Osnat Mark confirmed as the man who threatened police on Tuesday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/6/2021 7:09:47 PM
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Moderna coronavirus vaccines will arrive in Israel on Thursday
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined who will receive the company's doses.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
1/6/2021 10:00:07 PM
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Should gender equality in gov’t parties be required by law?
IDI representatives call for policy allowing extra funding for parties making efforts to uphold gender equality
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
1/6/2021 7:51:18 PM
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Huge defense deal with Greece not only about security equipment - analysis
While Israel may have lost considerable yardage in the fallout with Turkey, it was able to make up much of that ground by developing stronger relations with Ankara's rivals.
By HERB KEINON \
1/6/2021 9:00:22 PM
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Jews of Color looks to conduct first-ever study on Jewish experience
The research will be led by academics from the University of Southern California, Standford, Washington as well as professionals from Microsoft.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
1/7/2021 11:42:26 AM
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Can government enforce a lockdown on ultra-Orthodox schools? - analysis
What the rabbis decide remains to be seen.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/6/2021 9:48:56 PM
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Nicole Peterson carries on her father’s musical legacy
Her first professional offering, a mellifluous stirring pop number called Red and Blue is now available on YouTube.
By BARRY DAVIS \
1/6/2021 8:10:55 PM
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Team Israel Start-Up Nation to open 2021 season with Girona training camp
Camp will be first gathering of revamped squad • Visit to Israel postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF \
1/6/2021 8:24:52 PM
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You can't be democratic for Jews and less democratic for Arabs - opinion
Twenty-one percent of Israelis are Arabs and they are discriminated against systemically by the state and socially by the public.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
1/7/2021 11:37:00 AM
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Orders of senior ultra-Orthodox rabbis on school closure remain unclear
Neither rabbi addressed directly the issue of whether or not they would instruct school principals to close their institutions in the upcoming lockdown.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/6/2021 9:43:06 PM
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Shurat Hadin and the war on terrorists’ use of social media
For years, Backpage.com had been accused of accepting classified ads promoting prostitution resulting in sex trafficking of both adults and minors.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/7/2021 6:00:14 PM
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How can we stop the violence in Arab society? - opinion
The government has access to an existing model that gives hope for a better future, it simply needs to take action.
By ARIEL DLOOMY AND SLIMAN ALAMOUR \
1/6/2021 8:41:22 PM
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Debunking the Palestinian claim to a 'right of return' - opinion
One political ramification of the Palestinians’ position is especially problematic: It is antithetical to a two-state solution.
By PAUL M. SCHNEIDER \
1/6/2021 8:52:12 PM
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Medved: How Israel and Gulf economies can do the 'business of peace'
Event hosted by Tel Aviv's International Salon and OurCrowd with the group Sharaka discussed how business ties and partnerships will move Israel-Gulf ties forward
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
1/7/2021 4:34:15 PM
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Palestinian ideology is the biggest obstacle to peace - opinion
Palestinianism lacks the basic requirements of a legitimate national identity: a separate, unique linguistic, cultural, ethnic, and/or religious basis.
By MOSHE DANN \
1/6/2021 9:00:07 PM
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Restoring Iran nuclear deal is good for Israel - opinion
Economic pressure is of no value if it is not accompanied by a diplomatic route that will allow Iranian leaders to justify a policy change.
By NADAV TAMIR \
1/6/2021 9:09:34 PM
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Israel's COVID-19 deaths reach average of 30+ a day
The average age of people who died from the pandemic is now 78.5 - a drop from 80.4 in the beginning of September.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
1/7/2021 12:28:00 AM
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4 dead, 52 arrested after pro-Trump protesters storm US Capitol
One person was shot and killed during the storming of the Capitol.
By REUTERS \
1/7/2021 6:54:43 AM
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‘Sovereignty Road’ linking Jerusalem to E1 to receive NIS 14m. boost
“This is a significant breakthrough in advancing the issue."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/6/2021 10:15:45 PM
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Why is the world ignoring the execution of an Iranian journalist?
Iran has set a frightful record when it comes to human rights, an issue that has escalated dramatically in recent years.
By NADAV HAKHAM \
1/6/2021 9:27:30 PM
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Will Trump attack Iran before he leaves office? - opinion
Trump could launch a limited strike against Iran’s nuclear sites but that still could deteriorate into a war. Even a symbolic attack on one of the sites might bring a rapid escalation.
By EHUD EILAM \
1/6/2021 9:41:19 PM
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Gantz firmly denies he will run with Bennett
MKs and spokesmen for Yesh Atid, Likud and Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai’s party also helped spread the rumor. But Gantz attempted to put a rest to the speculation in the speech.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/6/2021 10:06:34 PM
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Israel sends Palestinian Authority vaccines for ‘humanitarian cases’
The small number of vaccines were transferred to the PA earlier this week for and have yet to be used.
By LAHAV HARKOV,KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
1/6/2021 10:59:42 PM
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‘Hitler was right on one thing,’ US congresswoman says at pro-Trump rally
Speaking in view of the Capitol building, Miller was discussing her emphasis on family values and the importance of convincing voters to elect Republicans when she invoked Adolf Hitler.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
1/7/2021 12:55:24 AM
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Amid third lockdown, haredi sector must keep schools closed
Lockdowns are not a national policy just to harm people; they have a logic behind them.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
1/6/2021 11:06:31 PM
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Donald Trump is not modest
The only place Trump's name belongs is on the virus that affected million
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
1/6/2021 11:14:28 PM
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Alleged Israeli airstrike reported in southern Syria
This is the third alleged Israeli airstrike reported in Syria in the past two weeks.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
1/7/2021 9:57:29 PM
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Trump to protestors: 'You have to go home now. We want to have peace.'
By REUTERS \
1/6/2021 11:30:27 PM
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Biden calls on Trump to “demand an end to this siege”
“This is an assault on our Democracy,” Biden said.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
1/6/2021 11:42:16 PM
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Meretz cancels party primary
The council approved Meretz leader Nitzan Horowitz's decision to reserve the fourth slot on the party's list for an Arab woman, Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
1/6/2021 11:48:43 PM