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When will the states that could tip the US election be done counting?
To capture the White House, a candidate must amass at least 270 votes in the Electoral College. Edison Research gave Biden a 253-214 lead over the incumbent.
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 12:08:05 AM
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Risqué ‘Borat’ ads featuring ‘Allah’ ring anger Paris Muslims
Some transportation officials fear that the billboard may have provoked the torching of an RATP bus in the northwestern suburb of Sartrouville on Oct. 31, Le Figaro reported.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
11/7/2020 12:27:23 AM
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Light pollution at night severely disrupts coral reproductive cycle
Last month, researchers at Tel Aviv University found that certain reef-building corals in the Red Sea’s Gulf of Eilat have lost their synchrony, “dramatically reducing” their chances of reproducing.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
11/7/2020 9:07:42 AM
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UN aviation agency asks Iran to expedite investigation of downed jet
ICAO, which is made up of diplomats from 36 countries, is a specialized agency of the United Nations that works to ensure safety in international air transport.
By REUTERS,IDAN ZONSHINE \
11/7/2020 8:56:58 AM
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Who are the Biden and Trump lawyers slugging it out? - Opinion
While Trump’s lawyers might not be as famous, they are certainly busy.
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 2:34:24 AM
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Head of US agency overseeing nuclear weapons stockpile resigns
The action drew criticism from Senator James Inhofe, Republican chairman of the Armed Services Committee who praised Gordon-Hagerty and harshly criticized Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette.
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 3:06:23 AM
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Two men charged with gun offenses near Philadelphia vote counting center
Local media reports showed stickers on the suspects' vehicle promoting QAnon, a pro-Trump antisemitic conspiracy theory.
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 4:29:18 AM
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US reports record increase in daily COVID-19 cases for 3rd day
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 3:40:32 AM
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In Georgia, Jon Ossoff’s Senate bid goes to a January runoff election
The race until now was marred by accusations of bigotry against Perdue’s campaign, including an ad that digitally manipulated Ossoff’s nose to make it look longer.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
11/8/2020 5:42:32 AM
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Trump administration advances $10 billion defense sale to UAE
The ordnance sale was first reported by CNN.
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 4:31:50 AM
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Supreme Court's Alito tells Pennsylvania counties to separate late ballots
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 4:35:12 AM
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Evangelicals fight in court over $3.3M raised for Holocaust survivors
Evans is accusing Franklin of withholding $3.3 million of the $4.5 million raised. Franklin, who heads the 14,000-member Free Chapel church of Gainesville, Georgia, denies the accusations.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
11/7/2020 8:04:21 PM
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UAE airline flydubai to charter flights from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Back in October, Israel signed an aviation deal with the UAE to charter future flights from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
11/7/2020 8:44:44 AM
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‘We believe we will win,’ says Al Gross in lagging Alaska senate race
“With approximately 44.6 percent of the ballots not yet counted, we believe we will win once every vote has been counted in the state,” Gross said.
By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA \
11/7/2020 5:23:00 AM
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Ethics panel clears UK pharmacist blamed ‘Zionists’ for London fire
Dozens of people died in the 2017 fire at Grenfell Tower, low-rent housing complex in London.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
11/7/2020 5:38:40 AM
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Polish government vows to introduce new bill to end ritual slaughter
Puda did not explain the reason for the decision, but he seemed to suggest that the original legislation was not restrictive enough on ritual slaughter, a $1.8 billion industry in Poland
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
11/7/2020 6:02:54 AM
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Synagogues in NY, Bahrain to commemorate Kristallnacht together
The two synagogues will each, together across the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, light up their buildings in commemoration.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/7/2020 9:13:08 AM
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White House Chief of Staff tests positive for COVID-19 - source
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/7/2020 6:12:56 AM
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Biden vows presidential vote count will continue
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 6:24:32 AM
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Portugal has naturalized 23,000 applicants under Jewish law of return
About 25,000 of applications were submitted in 2019 alone, many of which have not yet been processed.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
11/7/2020 6:25:48 AM
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NYPD anti-discrimination chief allegedly made racist, antisemitic remarks
Kobel denied the charge to the New York Times but has been relieved of his job pending the completion of an Internal Affairs Bureau investigation
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
11/7/2020 6:35:39 AM
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Mark Meadows, White House chief of staff, has coronavirus - sources
It was not immediately clear when or how he was infected.
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 7:22:04 AM
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Five arrested for alleged involvement in deadly Haifa car crash
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/7/2020 7:58:42 AM
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US Elections: Biden predicts victory as his lead grows
"They made it clear they want the country to come together, not continue to pull apart," Biden said.
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 6:20:17 PM
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Jewish student who won state legislative election admitted to harassment
Aaron Coleman, a Democrat, will represent the 37th District, which covers part of Kansas City.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
11/7/2020 8:39:53 AM
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Panels clears UK pharmacist who said Zionists responsible for London fire
Dozens of people died in the 2017 fire at Grenfell Tower, low-rent housing complex in London.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
11/7/2020 8:26:25 AM
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Save the tomato! Israeli scientists fight devastating plant disease
Researchers uncover new ways to counter virus sweeping crops around the world
By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE \
11/7/2020 9:23:13 AM
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Ethiopia's parliament votes to approve interim gov't for Tigray
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 9:31:09 AM
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Former Cardinals pitcher wants to lead Israel's national baseball team
The Israeli team led by Marquis's unparalleled experience managed to beat Cuba, South Korea and the Netherlands back in 2017.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
11/7/2020 10:34:33 AM
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Protestors celebrate Biden win, call out Likud Iran accusations
"Even if the Left's protests switch their black flags to pink flags, they will not be able to blur the fact that they are supported by one of the darkest regimes in the world."
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
11/7/2020 10:48:02 PM
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Joe Biden leads in Georgia, Pennsylvania grow
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/7/2020 11:21:21 AM
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Lebanon's president seeks evidence behind US sanctions on son-in-law
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 11:28:44 AM
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Indian Amb. to Israel gives tips to Israeli companies wishing to expand
"Given India’s continental size, one size doesn’t fit all. depending on the product, there can be a huge variation in consumer behavior and expectations and, thus, require different business models"
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
11/7/2020 12:32:02 PM
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UAE cancels lenient penalties for 'honor killings'
Human rights groups say thousands of women and girls are killed across the Middle East and South Asia each year by family members angered at perceived damage to their “honour”.
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 12:07:33 PM
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IDF troops thwart attempted drug smuggling on Egyptian border
IDF troops positioned at the Faran Regional Brigade, tasked with defending the Israel-Egypt border, noticed suspicious activity near the fence.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
11/7/2020 2:40:47 PM
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US Syria envoy Jeffrey may leave post, concerns grow over US Syria role
James Jeffrey failed to stop the Turkish invasion of October 2019 and was seen as pro-Ankara, now questions remain about whether the US role in eastern Syria can protect Kurds and minorities.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
11/9/2020 7:18:26 AM
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Bosnia's prime minister tests positive for coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/7/2020 1:00:48 PM
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WHO issues urgent call: Vaccinate for measles, polio during COVID pandemic
‘COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on health services, especially immunization services’
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
11/8/2020 4:28:52 PM
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Iran after the US election: We suffered US economic terror for three years
The US walked away from the Iran deal in 2018 and has put “maximum pressure” on Iran led by men like Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and Iran czar Brian Hook and Elliott Abrams.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
11/8/2020 8:10:41 PM
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Gamzu visits Arab village of Barta'a, addresses issue of weddings
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/7/2020 2:20:52 PM
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Iran claims new 'kamikaze' drone, smart bomb, EW capabilities
Iran's Tasnim says the country closely watched the success of Azerbaijan's drones in the recent conflict to learn from the experience
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
11/7/2020 2:16:52 PM
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French PM vows to fight radical Islam in tribute to attack victims
A Tunisian man shouting "Allahu akbar" (God is Greatest) beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a church in the coastal city on Oct. 29 before being shot and taken away by police.
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 2:31:02 PM
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French medical experts make aliyah as Islamic terrorism rocks France
The unique group is comprised of 13 families, with at least one health-care professional in each family.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
11/7/2020 3:34:30 PM
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Austria reports record high 8,241 new coronavirus infections
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 3:32:15 PM
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Gamzu in Kafr Kara: Considering closing PA territory to Arab-Israelis
Gamzu called on the Arab sector to stop holding weddings: “You should hold off on the weddings, because there is no way to hold them without more funerals."
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
11/25/2020 2:48:13 PM
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Arabic and Farsi videos mock US election ballot count
It's not only Americans who are sharing funny memes on the election - the Middle East is too.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
11/8/2020 4:31:50 PM
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Israeli venture capital fund raises $110 million
The fund was founded and is run by investors who worked with companies like Waze, Moovit and WalkMe.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/7/2020 4:51:05 PM
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UN to hold coronavirus summit for collective global action
Israel, the US and Armenia abstained during the vote for the resolution.
By CELIA JEAN \
11/7/2020 4:59:52 PM
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Putin discusses Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in phone call with Macron
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 4:46:50 PM
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Israel included on Seychelles list of 'green countries'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/7/2020 5:51:34 PM
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Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 49.46 million, death toll at 1,244,684
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 6:07:58 PM
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UK reports 24,957 new COVID cases, 413 more deaths
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 6:10:01 PM
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Netanyahu has slandered Black Flag as agents of Iran - opinion
While Iran’s attempts to undermine Israel’s government are of extreme concern, the way Netanyahu and Likud responded was more than just disingenuous.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
11/7/2020 6:24:05 PM
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Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump, elected 46th president of the USA
Kamala Harris will make history and become the first woman to serve as the Vice President of the United States.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
11/8/2020 12:49:03 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 699 new cases on Friday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/7/2020 6:42:16 PM
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Biden says he is 'honored' that Americans have chosen him
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 7:04:11 PM
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Israeli opposition praise Biden's projected win, Netanyahu yet to comment
The first Israeli politician to congratulate Biden was Yair Lapid, who said "I look forward to working with the new administration and members of both parties in Congress."
By JEREMY SHARON,EVE YOUNG \
11/8/2020 12:10:50 AM
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Trump says 'this election is far from over'
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 7:10:57 PM
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Belarusian police detain dozens of doctors ahead of anti-government rally
60 doctors and other medical staff who had gathered for a rally were taken to police stations.
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 7:22:00 PM
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Kamala Harris breaks barriers as America's next vice president
"Harris has the ability to unify the Democratic coalition across racial and generational lines"
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 7:27:57 PM
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Sheba to launch pilot to enable rapid testing in schools on Sunday
“With this special test, we can get results on the spot, in like 15 minutes.”
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
11/7/2020 8:25:54 PM
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Teen hospitalized with coronavirus complications is recovering
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/7/2020 8:23:12 PM
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Jewish orgs. react to presumptive win of Dem. nominee Joe Biden
"This has been an election year without precedent because it took place in the shadow of record levels of antisemitism and rising hate."
By JEREMY SHARON,CELIA JEAN \
11/8/2020 2:55:11 AM
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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of Great Britain, has died
Sacks was diagnosed with cancer in October and stepped back from his work to focus on his treatment.
By JEREMY SHARON \
11/7/2020 11:22:18 PM
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Frankfurt: Rich with history, including Jewish, isn’t just for business
Frankfurt is not cold or boring. On the contrary, there is much to remind you of the Old World long ago, along with much that “explains the success of postwar Germany.”
BEN G. FRANK \
11/7/2020 8:30:20 PM
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Italian Cuisine Week in Israel to take place November 23-26
The workshops will be on pizza, risotto, polenta, bread, wine, olive oil, chocolate and pralines, Nutella-based dishes, Italian ice cream, easy foods that children can help make and more.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/7/2020 8:39:19 PM
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Cleansing the Labour Party of antisemitism, anti-Zionism and Corbyn
By JOAN RYAN \
11/7/2020 8:51:04 PM
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UN S-G to receive World Jewish Congress highest award
The World Jewish Congress Theodor Herzl Award recognizes individuals who the WJC sees as outstanding in their work to promote Herzl's ideals.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/8/2020 11:10:56 AM
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Israeli peace camp must act soon to leverage White House change
we must persuade our Palestinian partners to leave behind the victimized and withdrawn outlook they have had in the wake of the steps taken against them by Trump.
By NADAV TAMIR \
11/7/2020 9:01:20 PM
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Portugal sees important role of Jews in life over the centuries
“Our Portuguese heritage is an important part of our identity. Even for our young generation, it’s part of really who they are and we celebrate that with them.”
By FRANZ AFRAIM KATZIR \
11/7/2020 9:13:14 PM
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The Israel and Jewish issues likely to be on Biden’s agenda - analysis
There are quite a few Jewish- and Israel-related issues that Biden will have to address in the early months of his presidency.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/8/2020 9:13:50 AM
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Understanding Pakistan's deadly trade of terrorism
The Pakistan Army, the civilian government of Imran Khan and non-state terrorist outfits are hand in glove in the deadly trade of terrorism.
By AMJAD AYUB MIRZA \
11/7/2020 9:23:00 PM
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What Yitzhak Rabin’s legacy can teach US about elections
Can Rabin’s legacy – his heroic life and tragic death – guide America at this moment of instability?
By JOSHUA M. DAVIDSON \
11/7/2020 9:28:07 PM
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Needed in the US: grace in victory and defeat - opinion
This is not the time for Democrats or Biden to gloat or be vindictive, but for empathy and understanding.
By HERB KEINON \
11/7/2020 10:52:38 PM
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Unemployment in Israel at 22.7% with 938,000 people jobless
Unemployment during lockdown in October was nearly double what it was in September.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/7/2020 10:13:41 PM
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Amid election fraud concerns: Could robots decide a US election?
A Trump bot strategy could build a false perception of hundreds of thousands of Americans alleging electoral fraud.
By ILAN MANOR \
11/8/2020 1:05:18 AM
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US Elections: Israel must stand alongside the American Jewish Community
It must express public support for Jewish institutions such as the Anti-Defamation League when they oppose manifestations of racism and hate speech in the elections.
By SHIRA RUDERMAN \
11/7/2020 9:58:58 PM
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Street shops to open Sunday, with 80,000 back to work
Ayman Saif: 6% of Arab-Israelis screened for coronavirus test positive, compared to 2% in rest of society
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
11/7/2020 10:01:51 PM
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Where will Israel be in post-Brexit world of the Commonwealth?
What will a post-Brexit trade deal look like between Israel and the UK?
By NEVILLE TELLER \
11/7/2020 10:05:26 PM
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Grapevine November 8, 2020: A stellar turnout for MDA
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
11/7/2020 10:14:43 PM
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10 ways a Biden win rattles Israel, Palestinians, Middle East – analysis
US policy in the Middle East will likely undergo dramatic changes if Donald Trump is out of the White House.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/7/2020 11:18:05 PM
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Molotov cocktails and fire-crackers thrown at police
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/7/2020 10:49:23 PM
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Thousands mark 25 years since Rabin’s murder, call for return to ‘decency'
“Peace is possible,” they sang, “from North to South, and from West to East.”
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
11/8/2020 2:14:36 AM
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Trump does not plan to concede to Biden any time soon – aides, allies say
Republicans outside the White House warned that Trump could tarnish his legacy if he does not eventually make a graceful exit, and erode his future political power.
By REUTERS \
11/8/2020 3:43:27 AM
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Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel congratulates Joe Biden on Twitter
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/8/2020 12:10:56 AM
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Sudan's prime minister congratulates Biden, Harris on election victory
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/7/2020 11:35:22 PM
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A Trump-Biden transition of power could be rockier than in the past
A drawn-out legal fight by President Donald Trump that triggers recounts of ballots in several US states could hold up many vital transition-related activities, as happened in 2000.
By REUTERS \
11/7/2020 11:59:30 PM