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UK's Boris Johnson ahead but polls suggest majority might be tough
Four opinion polls published on Saturday put the lead of Johnson's Conservative Party over the main opposition Labour Party at between eight and 15 points, 5 days before the Dec. 12 national election
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 12:31:51 AM
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IMF and Ukraine reach staff-level agreement on a new 3-year program
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 12:43:13 AM
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Shooting near Mexico's presidential residence leaves four dead
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 12:46:02 AM
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Chief Rabbi Aryeh Stern calls for market merchants to be more observant
Rabbi Stern who is a frequent customer at Jerusalem's market assured stall owners that their piety would be rewarded: "Thanks to the Sabbath observance, your livelihoods will be enriched.".
By BENJY SINGER \
12/8/2019 1:33:27 AM
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Donald Trump to IAC: Some American Jews 'don't love Israel enough'
The president spoke at the Israeli-American Council annual event. This was Trump's first time speaking for a non-political Jewish organization.
By OMRI NAHMIAS,MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
12/8/2019 3:46:37 PM
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Boris Johnson jams with British Jewry
Prime Minister Johnson thanked the community on Twitter afterwards, saying, "Thank you Grodzinski Bakery & to everyone who stopped by to say hello."
By BENJY SINGER \
12/8/2019 3:40:34 PM
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Netenyahu, Putin discuss tensions in Syria over Iranian entrenchment
Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz met Sergey Lavrov in Rome earlier in the day, where the matter was also raised.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
12/8/2019 3:01:20 AM
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N.Korea carries out "very significant" test at satellite launch site
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 4:15:24 AM
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Danny Danon leads fellow Ambassadors on tour of Poland and Israel
The ambassadors to the UN will gain a greater understanding of Israel's strengths and challenges.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
12/8/2019 4:02:01 AM
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Squad members oppose two-state solution resolution in Congress
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
12/8/2019 4:37:34 AM
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Aung San Suu Kyi heads to Hague to defend Myanmar against genocide charges
Gambia has filed a lawsuit accusing Maymar of genocide against Rohingya Muslims, but Suu Kyi has defended the campaign as a legitimate response to attacks by Rohingya militants.
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 6:34:39 AM
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Shalva band makes American debut at Israeli-American Council event
US President Donald Trump stood on stage for the whole performance. At the end, a member of the band embraced the president. Another told the president, "I love you so much."
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
12/10/2019 11:12:04 AM
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Rouhani: Iran state budget designed to resist US sanctions
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 7:53:25 AM
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Saudi gunman 'played videos of mass shootings' at dinner days before
The young officer was reported to have played videos of mass shootings at a dinner earlier in the week with other Saudi aviation students.
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 3:37:53 PM
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Five terror suspects arrested overnight
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/8/2019 8:01:23 AM
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Two stabbing attacks thwarted at Cave of the Patriarchs
Tensions in the region have risen dramatically since Defense Minister Naftali Bennett announced the funding of a new Jewish neighborhood in Hebron.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/8/2019 6:26:59 PM
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IDF begins airborne exercise
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/8/2019 9:05:43 AM
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Nikki Haley: Canada made a 'deal with the devil'
The former UN ambassador described the monthly Security Council meetings as a "monthly Israel bashing session."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/8/2019 10:17:22 AM
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Netanyahu insists Jordan Valley annexation discussed with Pompeo
The prime minister also said that if direct elections for PM are initiated, he will win.
By HERB KEINON \
12/8/2019 10:23:52 PM
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Greek PM chides Turkey for genocide against Christians
The Prime Minister blasted Ankara for its current foreign policy that, he said, is ignoring international law on the high seas.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
12/8/2019 2:43:08 PM
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IDF's Search and Rescue brigade drills for multi-front war
Thousands of troops took part in drill which took place from the Golan Heights to the Negev
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/8/2019 6:11:48 PM
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Jerusalem students protest potential third elections on Knesset steps
The Jerusalem Student Council organized the event to “help promote the power of students to influence government decisions,” they said in a statement.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/8/2019 9:27:23 PM
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Saar attacks Netanyahu: Settlement future secured with actions, not words
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/8/2019 12:20:08 PM
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German-Jewish beauty queen campaigns to raise awareness of antisemitism in Europe
The campaign aligns with Human Rights Day, celebrated December 10, as well as the Day of Human Solidarity which will be observed December 20.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
12/8/2019 1:44:03 PM
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UK Labour's McDonnell: I worry antisemitism has affected our election campaign
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 1:15:46 PM
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Turkey’s changing story on Syria: From self-defense to long-term control
Turkey’s narrative is slowly changing on its expanding role in northern Syria.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/8/2019 1:29:10 PM
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At least 5 Iran-backed militia members killed on Iraqi border
Five militia members were killed in the attack, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/8/2019 2:41:24 PM
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Sheba Medical Center to assist in measles crisis on island of Samoa
The Sheba team will be on site at the tiny island of Samoa for two weeks to help contain the crisis.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/8/2019 1:43:20 PM
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Netanyahu: Baghdad attack carried out by Iraqi Shi'ite militias
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the cabinet meeting on Sunday afternoon.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
12/8/2019 6:23:04 PM
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Poway shooting survivor sues synagogue, citing lax security
Officials at Chabad of Poway did not immediately return an emailed request seeking comment on the lawsuit.
By EMMANUEL MORGAN/TNS \
12/8/2019 2:14:25 PM
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Lebanese man who gave Nazi items to Israel: Antisemitism out in the open
Abdallah Chatila, who bought €600,000 worth of Nazi-era items to stop them falling into the hands of neo-Nazis and Nazi sympathizers who would use them to glorify Hitler and his genocidal regime.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/8/2019 10:19:32 PM
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Netanyahu implies Gideon Sa’ar will withdraw from West Bank
Potential Likud leadership rival Sa’ar attacks back, calls for application of Israeli sovereignty over all Jewish settlements.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/8/2019 5:33:19 PM
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Deutsch's Olympic dreams in limbo with Shabbat marathon
A late switch in the Olympic schedule, which moved the marathon from Sunday to Saturday will prevent the “Marathon Mom” from competing.
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
12/8/2019 4:32:01 PM
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Guatemalan president to Israeli president: Your enemies are my enemies
Rivlin asked Giammattei whether he would also be meeting with the Palestinian leadership during his visit, and the reply was a definite "no."
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/8/2019 7:42:54 PM
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Labor leader calls out Liberman for anti-haredi rhetoric in Twitter spat
“If Israel is important to you, stop your disqualifying and hateful rhetoric before a civil war breaks out here," Peretz tweeted to Liberman.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/8/2019 9:34:21 PM
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Hamas, PIJ say ceasefire contingent on Israel’s actions
Egyptian sources: "Significant progress made towards achieving long-term ceasefire."
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/8/2019 9:13:53 PM
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Lebanon's Hariri reemerges as prime minister candidate as Khatib withdraws
President Michel Aoun responded by postponing until Dec. 16 consultations with lawmakers that had been expected to result in Khatib being named prime minister on Monday.
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 10:22:01 PM
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US Defense Secretary Esper to secure military bases after Florida shooting
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 4:53:01 PM
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Trump impeachment gains momentum as vote on charges possible this week
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 6:17:03 PM
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Sanders staffer forced out over alleged antisemitic, homophobic tweets
"He is no longer with the campaign and we wish him the best," Mike Casca, a campaign spokesman, told CNN.
By RACHEL WOLF \
12/8/2019 5:16:39 PM
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Labour Party a 'refuge for antisemites,' according to JLM document
"The party has systematically ignored or downplayed the scale of the challenge it faces," says Jewish Labour Movement.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
12/8/2019 6:57:54 PM
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Are Erdan, the court and police uniting on weapons possession sentences?
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan said that the state prosecution cuts too many plea bargains regarding weapons possession crimes and that the sentences for the deals are too lenient.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/8/2019 8:18:26 PM
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25 MPs from around the world say nations must protest anti-Jew boycotts
On Monday, the IAF delegation will meet with Blue and White No. 2 Yair Lapid, as well as with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
12/8/2019 7:58:13 PM
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Banana taped to wall sells for $120k, promptly eaten by comedian
"I love Maurizio Cattelan [the banana artist] artwork and I really love this installation. It’s very delicious."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/8/2019 5:52:30 PM
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Donald Trump: Kim Jong Un risks losing 'everything'
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 6:33:42 PM
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Saudi Arabia ends gender-segregated entrances for restaurants
Saudi Arabia required all restaurants to have one entrance for families and women, and another for men on their own.
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 5:50:41 PM
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Solidarity and anger expressed at ‘Together Against Antisemitism’ rally
“If Corbyn gets beaten, who will be blamed? The Jews,” Simon Cobbs of Sussex Friends of Israel told The Jerusalem Post.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
12/8/2019 7:36:30 PM
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Cannabis reform freeze: Court 'irresponsible, demagogic'
Following a petition submitted by the Medical Cannabis Association, the High Court of Justice issued an interim order temporarily freezing reforms to the supply of medical cannabis in Israel.
By EYTAN HALON \
12/8/2019 10:06:42 PM
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Adam Schiff: Focus on 'overwhelming evidence' in Trump impeachment
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 6:15:21 PM
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Sudan has 5,000 troops in Yemen, down from 15,000
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 6:36:58 PM
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Israel's Central Elections Committee to have US-born head
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/8/2019 6:50:00 PM
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Likud, Blue and White spar over election date
March 2 and 16 are being considered as potential dates for Election Day.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/8/2019 8:46:27 PM
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Bowling Green’s mystery missing menorah found 22 years later
In 1997, ‘Charging Bull’ sculptor Arturo Di Modica created the menorah and it was used that year for Hanukkah.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
12/9/2019 3:36:53 PM
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Is Iran's advanced uranium centrifuge a game-changer? - analysis
Is Iran's latest claim of "50 new achievements" in the nuclear sector a sign of scientific achievements or a mere public relations tactic?
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/9/2019 12:27:46 PM
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'The best show in town': In IAC speech, Trump felt at home - analysis
The president went on to wonder how come there aren't more Republican supporters in the Jewish community.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
12/8/2019 9:10:10 PM
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19 year old seriously injured by lightning strike in northern Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/8/2019 7:52:05 PM
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FBI says Saudi shooter likely acted alone in US Navy base rampage
Rachel Rojas, special agent in charge of the FBI's Jacksonville office, said the shooter used a Glock model 45 9mm handgun that he had purchased legally in Florida.
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 9:48:00 PM
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Likud Central Committee votes to cancel primaries, push Norwegian Law
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/8/2019 8:06:50 PM
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Dozens of hi-tech officials ask High Court to fire Netanyahu
The petition runs parallel to one already filed by the Movement for the Quality of Government in Israel to the High Court and an expected future petition by the Labor Party.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/8/2019 8:48:12 PM
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Netanyahu's new campaign pitch: 'I can move US public opinion' – analysis
The prime minister has been singing that tune to conferences around the country – and around the world – for years.
By HERB KEINON \
12/8/2019 10:21:46 PM
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The director of ‘The Art of Waiting’ on why his film has touched so many
What the film captures so well, and one of the reasons it is such a hit, is that it shows not just the difficulties and inconveniences involved in the process, but also the emotional side of it.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/8/2019 8:42:31 PM
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Comedy for Koby celebrates 25th tour
The highly popular stand-up comedy revue, led by American comic Avi Liberman, benefits the Koby Mandell Foundation, which works on behalf of bereaved families and victims of terrorism.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/8/2019 8:49:44 PM
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Rhymin’ with the Tel Aviv Hebrew Poetry Festival
Iconic Israeli playwright Hanoch Levin’s poetry will be celebrated December 23 at 10 p.m. at the bar of the Third Ear, located at King George Street 48.
By HELEN KAYE \
12/13/2019 1:41:50 AM
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Investments: Thinking about purchasing real estate abroad?
When investing in real estate, the goal is to put money to work today and allow it to increase so that you have more money in the future. The profit must be enough to cover the risks you take.
By DAPHNA FISHER \
11/8/2020 5:39:05 PM
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Geminid meteor shower to light up sky over weekend, moon to dim show
Only 10-20 nights every year have showers reaching 20 meteors an hour, so the show is still worth braving the December chill, especially since the Geminids are often bright and intensely colored.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/8/2019 9:40:34 PM
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Likud divisions on display in turbulent meeting
Central committee cancels primary for party list; Netanyahu supporters heckle Sa’ar after PM applies Sa’ar will give up West Bank.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/8/2019 10:33:33 PM
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December 9, 2019: 20th century creation
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
12/8/2019 9:11:08 PM
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Reality Check: Gantz, Don’t give in
The sad truth is that Netanyahu is not a man to be trusted
By JEFF BARAK \
12/10/2019 1:05:18 PM
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Trump's rhetoric
Trump’s remarks smacked of classic stereotypes of Jews.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/8/2019 9:21:34 PM
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Sovereignty over Jordan Valley crucial to ensure Israel’s survival
The biggest misconception is the assumption that the Israeli-Arab conflict is all about a land dispute regarding Judea and Samaria and once we fix this, a long-lasting eternal peace will emerge.
By AMIR AVIVI \
12/8/2019 9:26:57 PM
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Think About It: A third round of elections: who's to blame?
Eventually these questions are bound to come up before the High Court of Justice, which will hopefully unravel the Gordian knot.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
12/8/2019 9:32:38 PM
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No talks set as coalition deadline approaches
An agreement must be reached by Wednesday night at midnight to prevent the Knesset from dispersing itself automatically.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/9/2019 11:35:05 AM
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IAF commander praises Iron Dome soldiers
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/8/2019 9:50:57 PM
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Critically injured soldier smiling, communicating 1 year after attack
On Sunday, Nathaniel’s mother Judi Felber told The Jerusalem Post that her son has made good progress since regaining consciousness.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/9/2019 6:00:03 PM
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Lebanon president delays designating PM until Dec. 16
By REUTERS \
12/8/2019 10:02:04 PM
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Luxembourg urges EU to recognize Palestinian state
Israel is reportedly concerned about the initiative, but Israeli and European officials noted that the issue will likely not be discussed during the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Monday.
By TZVI JOFFRE,RACHEL WOLF \
12/8/2019 10:52:23 PM