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Moshe Abutbul narrowly defeats Eli Cohen in repeat of Beit Shemesh mayoral election
Incumbent reelected by margin of 758 votes • Cohen: ‘Beit Shemesh is our home and we have to protect it’
By JEREMY SHARON,Ariel Ben Solomon \
3/12/2014 4:10:22 AM
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Former Supreme Court justice Edmund Levy dead at 72
He was involved in decisions relating to Yitzhak Rabin’s assassin Yigal Amir, former president Moshe Katsav and the 2005 Gaza withdrawal.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/12/2014 12:40:39 AM
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‘We want to live here in peace, without arguments’
The tone of the rhetoric coming from haredi and non-haredi voters alike reflected the divisions and the arguments that have taken hold of Beit Shemesh.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/12/2014 12:48:47 AM
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Caribbean nations agree to seek slavery reparations from Europe
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 1:07:41 AM
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Haredi conscription plan poised to become law today
PM: We did our best to consider needs of ultra-Orthodox; opposition
holds four-hour protest meeting.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/12/2014 1:20:43 AM
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The truth about Russian intentions
Consider this: for the past 10 days, the world has been swamped by skillfully spun Russian propaganda.
By ANYA ZHURAVEL SEGAL \
3/12/2014 1:27:21 AM
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Wallenberg’s family demands access to key documents in his case
My late father, Guy von Dardel, was Raoul’s maternal half-brother and fought for over six decades to learn the full circumstances of Raoul’s disappearance.
By MARIE DUPUY \
3/12/2014 1:34:21 AM
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Setting the record straight on EU funding of NGOs in Israel
Why let the facts get in the way when you have already reached you conclusion in advance?
By LARS FAABORG-ANDERSE \
3/12/2014 1:45:33 AM
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In my own write: Sounding board blues
Do men talk only about themselves?
By JUDY MONTAGU \
3/12/2014 1:50:09 AM
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March 12: Shaking her head
There is no radicalism here. I don’t know what “balance” Ms. Abramowitz-Silverman is looking for.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
3/12/2014 1:55:18 AM
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IMF funding issue delays US Congress Ukraine bill
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 1:58:59 AM
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Welcome, Mr. Cameron!
Cameron will emphasize the benefit to Israel and Israelis of moving forward toward a resolution of the conflict with the Palestinians, a position many Israelis share.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/12/2014 2:19:58 AM
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Israel-America relations vis-à-vis the Crimean War
As a regional power, Israel is certainly keeping on top of any new movement in the area, and following its coverage in international discourse.
By NACHMAN SHAI \
3/12/2014 2:27:27 AM
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BORDERLINE VIEWS: Defending Israel on the high seas
Israel will not feel itself bound by any set of laws which limits its maneuverability in the adjacent maritime areas.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
3/12/2014 2:31:00 AM
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Hapoel Jerusalem has golden Eurocup opportunity
Reds down by just two points to Ulm heading into tonight’s Last 16 second-leg contest at home.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/12/2014 2:39:32 AM
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Sinai says: Ugly injury in local soccer a dreadful episode from every angle
“This won’t break me and I’m sure that I will come back stronger,” Dahan said, who is due to get married in two weeks.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/12/2014 2:46:57 AM
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Incumbent Abutbul wins mayoral race in Beit Shemesh
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/12/2014 3:07:15 AM
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Dermer: Iran is ‘most important issue facing Israel’
Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer said on Monday during a speech to the Israeli American Council in Beverly Hills.
By VICTORIA KEZRA \
3/12/2014 3:56:02 AM
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Global competition launched for $250,000 Ruderman Prize in Inclusion
The prize recognizes organizations that have demonstrated commitment to the full inclusion of people with disabilities.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
3/12/2014 4:18:50 AM
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US company puts crowdsourcing to work in search for Malaysian jet
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 4:23:08 AM
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Intel-Israel crowns top young scientists
Three students from the ORT Psagot school in Karmiel will get college scholarships and represent Israel in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in LA.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/12/2014 4:33:55 AM
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Health Ministry approves state hospital authority
Cabinet must officially approve new body to resolve Health Ministry’s conflicting roles.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/12/2014 4:51:43 AM
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High Court hears final petitions for and against haredi IDF service
After years of court fights and with a new historic law anticipated, the High the last gasp of the many petitions were heard.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/12/2014 4:57:24 AM
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High Court demands explanation from state over rejecting Zaken deal against Olmert
Court’s decision came following petition filed by the Movement for the Quality of Government in Israel to compel the state to cut a deal with Zaken.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/12/2014 5:36:30 AM
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Vietnam scales down search for missing Malaysian jet
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 5:48:21 AM
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Jewish community leader dies in Cairo
Nadia Haroun’s funeral takes place amid heavy security; her sister refuses to use an Israeli rabbi to officiate, local media reported.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
3/12/2014 8:13:32 AM
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Orthodox brothers from NY admit guilt in violent Jewish divorce scheme
Two brothers admit participating in ring with rabbis that threatened Jewish husbands so they would grant wives religious divorces.
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 6:36:49 AM
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UN refugee chief warns of 'total disaster' in Syria
Agency warns international community not to forget of Syrian conflict, says situation in Crimea could also cause refugee crisis.
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 8:31:39 AM
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Malaysia Airlines: "No reason to believe" crew caused disappearance of aircraft
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 8:33:57 AM
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Samuel Lewis, Camp David-era US ambassador, dies
By JTA \
3/12/2014 9:01:22 AM
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Amos Gilad: When Iran goes nuclear, the region will go nuclear
Director of Political-Military Affairs for the Defense Ministry, Amos Gilad, warns Iran could set off nuclear arms race in Arab world.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/12/2014 9:09:25 AM
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Russian court issues arrest warrant for Ukraine far-right head for terrorism
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 9:21:51 AM
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Facebook's San Francisco-area HQ secured after threat made
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 9:23:23 AM
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Academic boycotters: Knuckleheads in faculty gowns
By STEVE APFEL \
3/12/2014 9:54:00 AM
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Running with the Mainline
By JIM FLETCHER \
3/12/2014 10:10:00 AM
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East Jerusalem man held for allegedly trying to blow up Jewish homes
Man linked to Hamas intentionally cut gas pipes in Armon Hantziv neighborhood in attempt to harm Jews.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
3/12/2014 10:30:46 AM
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Knesset approves haredi conscription law
Final vote count 67-1; Bayit Yehudi MK Chetboun kicked off committee for voting against coalition.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/13/2014 2:12:05 AM
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Jew saved from Malaysia flight by travel agent who wouldn't book him on Shabbat
Travel agent refuses to book his client on flight presumed to have crashed; Jewish law forbids facilitating breaking the sabbath.
By JTA \
3/12/2014 11:23:09 AM
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Assad visits displaced Syrians outside Damascus
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 11:43:06 AM
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A Happy State of Mind
By MICHAEL ORDMAN \
3/12/2014 11:56:00 AM
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IDF’s ability to call up reserves while under rocket fire in question
"Despite the threat increasing, and the strategic importance of reserve forces in war, we found failures, some of them substantial," Shapira warns.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/12/2014 11:58:21 AM
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Classified report finds flaws in running of Flotilla 13 commando unit
Flotilla 13 made headlines last week due to its raid on a ship carrying an Iranian shipment of weapons for Gaza terrorists.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/12/2014 12:12:03 PM
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Still standing, in spite of everything
A small synagogue echoing a great people's fight for survival.
By ANNIKA HERNROTH-ROTHSTEIN \
3/12/2014 12:32:41 PM
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Malaysia says last sighting of plane possibly off west coast
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 12:34:13 PM
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Former US Ambassador to Israel Sam Lewis dies at 83
Lewis, enduring friend to Israel, served as ambassador to Israel from 1977-1985 and returned many times following completion of post.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/12/2014 1:08:46 PM
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Cameron: A two-state solution must guarantee security for Israel
British leader makes first visit to Israel as PM, vowing before Knesset to support Israel's right to defend itself.
By HERB KEINON \
3/13/2014 2:03:04 AM
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Iran and Russia sign on to build more nuclear plants at Bushehr
Deal includes two desalination plants and is reportedly in exchange for oil; Russia built first and only reactor at Bushehr.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
3/12/2014 1:57:21 PM
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Steinitz greets Cameron at airport: Thank you for bringing rain from UK
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/12/2014 2:08:54 PM
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Netanyahu welcomes Cameron, says Israel, UK can cooperate on peace, Iran
On first trip to Israel as prime minister, Cameron set to meet Israeli, Palestinian leaders.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/12/2014 2:19:29 PM
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Reaching the Shores of Safety: An Interview with Ambassador Avi Granot
By SHMUEL WILLNER \
3/12/2014 2:37:00 PM
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Islamist militants, local men said to kill 22 in Syrian village
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 2:46:09 PM
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Turkish police fire tear gas to disperse Ankara protesters
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 2:51:51 PM
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Haredi MKs walk out of Knesset at Netanyahu begins speech
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/12/2014 2:57:03 PM
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Netanyahu: If peace talks fail, it won't be Israel's fault
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/12/2014 3:15:05 PM
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Cameron: I will always stand up for Israel's right to defend itself
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/12/2014 3:45:43 PM
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Britain opposes boycotts, says Cameron to Knesset
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/12/2014 3:48:45 PM
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Cameron: Nuclear-armed Iran threat to whole world
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,LAHAV HARKOV \
3/12/2014 3:57:54 PM
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Iran hosts Syria conference of Assad sympathizers
The meeting appeared to mirror "Friends of Syria" conferences in which Western and Arab nations pledged political and financial support for the rebels.
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 4:06:02 PM
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New York firefighters responding to reports of Manhattan building collapse
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 4:12:05 PM
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A common culture did not save the Jews of Iraq
By CLASH OF CULTURES \
3/12/2014 4:13:00 PM
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Israeli fruit seized from Saudi market
The Arab League's boycott of Israel has been in place since 1948, although its enforcement varies by country.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
3/12/2014 4:20:55 PM
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Comptroller: Parts of IDF unprepared for chemical weapons attack
Declassified report slams IDF for having insufficient gas masks for one of the branches of the armed forces.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/12/2014 4:33:00 PM
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Comptroller report slams deficiencies, lack of preparedness in Israel's defense
Shapira's report cites deficiencies relating to elite navy unit, readiness of reserves, unpreparedness for chemical weapons attack.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB,YAAKOV LAPPIN,SHARON UDASIN \
3/12/2014 7:23:48 PM
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Is this art?
Conceptual artist Andres Serrano comes to J’em.
By ARI MARRACHE \
3/12/2014 4:37:38 PM
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Jordanian parliament threatens to topple government if it doesn’t expel Israeli ambassador
After IDF shooting of Jordanian judge on Monday, lawmakers demand downgrade of diplomatic ties, release of Jordanian who killed 7 Israelis.
By Ariel Ben Solomon,HERB KEINON \
3/12/2014 4:45:17 PM
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Israel
By ABE NOVICK \
3/12/2014 4:52:00 PM
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Ukrainian Jewish head raps Israeli reticence on Crimea crisis
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 5:05:17 PM
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Code Red alert heard in southern Israel
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/12/2014 5:09:44 PM
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Barrage of at least 40 rockets fired from Gaza into southern Israel
Islamic Jihad takes responsibly for attack; no injuries reported; Iron Dome intercepts 3 rockets; Israeli tanks shell 2 terror infrastructure targets in response.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/12/2014 8:38:02 PM
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UN appeals to Russia, US to salvage Syria peace talks
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 5:37:50 PM
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Here comes the pooh-pooh
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
3/12/2014 5:43:00 PM
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Report: Al-Quds Brigade takes responsibility for volley of rockets on southern Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/12/2014 5:58:33 PM
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Netanyahu: Israel will continue to hit hard at those trying to attack
By HERB KEINON \
3/12/2014 6:00:06 PM
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US condemns rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel
By MICHAEL WILNER \
3/12/2014 6:09:39 PM
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Two women dead in New York City building collapse
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 6:09:57 PM
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Liberman in response to rocket attack: Israel should take over Gaza
Netanyahu vows Israel will continue to hit hard at those trying to attack; US condemns onslaught of rocket fire from Gaza.
By HERB KEINON \
3/12/2014 6:18:27 PM
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IDF strikes two terror targets in Gaza
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/12/2014 6:46:07 PM
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IDF will respond to 'biggest rocket attack on Israel since 2012,' says army source
Evaluation meeting held by senior IDF commanders; Islamic Jihad launched simultaneous rocket barrages from northern and southern Gaza, says army source.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/12/2014 7:01:50 PM
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Libyan minister: Tanker coming from Libya rebel port entered Egyptian waters
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 7:06:14 PM
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JPost experiment: Marmite - do Israelis love it or hate it?
As British PM David Cameron visits Israel, JPost TV takes to the streets of Tel Aviv to see how Israelis receive the famous British spread, Marmite.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
3/13/2014 4:06:08 PM
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Knesset passes first Basic Law in 22 years: Referendum on land concessions
Law requires a referendum on any treaty that entails giving up land to which Israeli law applies.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/12/2014 7:44:37 PM
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Distant star plays 'peek-a-boo' with TAU astronomers
Astronomers see star some 50 light-years from Earth covered by celestial body in the solar system that belongs to the “family” of Pluto.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/12/2014 7:54:53 PM
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Some hard questions about the Western European double standard against Israel
The time has come to point an accusing finger at Western European accusers who try to isolate Israel by imposing boycotts, divestments and sanctions.
By ALAN DERSHOWITZ \
3/12/2014 8:07:52 PM
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Meet the new (Jewish) Bachelorette
Andi Dorfman, 26-year-old from Atlanta, won hearts and headlines when she eliminated herself from 'The Bachelor' just before the final rose.
By JTA,JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/12/2014 8:11:48 PM
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Thank frogs’ legs and Technion researchers for getting a smoother shave
Animals that live in a wet environment improve their ability to hold on to things by removing liquid from the surface with special tunnels on their feet.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/12/2014 8:29:52 PM
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Kiev rabbi plays down neo-Nazi threat from Ukrainian nationalists
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 8:31:30 PM
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Visiting British PM condemns rocket attack on Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/12/2014 8:43:42 PM
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Cameron: Rocket attacks 'barbaric'
Violence is not the route to statehood, says British prime minister at meeting with Peres.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/12/2014 8:56:06 PM
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Hanegbi to lead Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee
Panel has not had a permanent chairman since Avigdor Liberman left post to become foreign minister in November.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/12/2014 8:57:51 PM
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Congolese humanitarian Rose Mapendo brings message of peace to Israel
Global human rights activist, survivor of genocide recently arrived in Israel to give speech marking International Women's Day.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
3/12/2014 9:10:11 PM
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How an Iranian changed Israel’s electoral laws
In 2003, billionaire philanthropist Izak Parviz Nazarian put down money to start an NGO, which has been pushing the agenda as a matter of good governance since.
By NIV ELIS \
3/12/2014 9:18:47 PM
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IDF closes Kerem Hashalom crossing into Gaza after rocket attack
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/12/2014 9:19:39 PM
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Silvan Shalom expected to enter presidential race soon
Likud sources says national infrastructure, energy and water minister likely to join candidates for election to be held in May or June.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
3/12/2014 9:27:51 PM
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Love is in the air, in Holon
For musicians Luis and Sigal Taraaga, performing at Adloyada, the country’s biggest Purim parade, has a special place in their hearts.
By BARRY DAVIS \
3/12/2014 9:54:49 PM
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Your Taxes: Israel Tax Authority offers special deal for certain trusts
The transitional arrangement offers a useful facility for sorting out the past Israeli taxes of trusts with foreign settlors and related Israeli resident beneficiaries.
By LEON HARRIS \
3/12/2014 10:03:33 PM
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IAF bombs Gaza targets after Islamic Jihad fires rocket barrage at South
Israel responds to volley of at least 40 rockets fired by Islamic Jihad; no casualties reported on Israeli side.
By HERB KEINON,YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/12/2014 10:48:44 PM
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Survey: 86% of Israelis satisfied with life
Fifty-six percent of respondents said they were satisfied with their financial situation despite the soaring cost of living, particularly in housing and food.
By NIV ELIS \
3/12/2014 10:17:32 PM
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UN Secretary-General condemns rocket attacks on Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/12/2014 10:22:24 PM
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BoI: Share of exports to China to double by 2035
Although Israel has maintained a successful foothold in China’s market, success is limited to fertilizers and electronic components.
By NIV ELIS \
3/12/2014 10:26:09 PM
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Your Investments: Knowledge is key
The Israeli survey showed that investors had absolutely no idea what it was that
they were investing in, with which firm, and how much they were paying in fees.
By AARON KATSMAN \
3/12/2014 10:34:00 PM
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Jordanian ties
Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, the goal for both countries should be to put the incident behind them.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/12/2014 10:38:08 PM
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Friends of the IDF raises $20 million at New York gala
Some 1,400 supporters of the IDF declare their love of Israel, the young people who defend it for the FIDF’s annual New York gala.
By MAYA SHWAYDER \
3/12/2014 10:39:39 PM
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Kerry: US will decide shortly on resuming aid to Egypt
By REUTERS \
3/12/2014 10:42:08 PM
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Progress on UN development goals marred by ‘honor’ system
Gender inequality persists and women continue to face discrimination on all fronts.
By PAULA KWESKIN \
3/12/2014 10:54:58 PM
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Terra Incognita: Will Erdogan ever overreach?
When will his reach finally exceed his grasp, resulting in it all coming crashing down around him?
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
3/12/2014 10:59:52 PM
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State comptroller: Offshore gas facilities remain at risk
IDF protection of vital energy sites "incomplete," says latest report from Joseph Shapira.
By SHARON UDASIN \
3/12/2014 11:00:18 PM
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Soil, groundwater contamination persists at military sites, charges state comptroller
Air force base in Lod and Rafael defense institute near Acre cited for inaction by report.
By SHARON UDASIN \
3/12/2014 11:04:28 PM
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This academic year’s war for and against Israel on campus
"We are losing, and I believe it’s because we have become our own worst enemy in fighting among ourselves and not presenting ourselves as a unified force."
By EDWARD S. BECK \
3/12/2014 11:05:06 PM
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A purim shpiel, of sorts
We must work together in clever, sustained action to protect Israel from turning into a Persia where edicts for limitations on the freedom of Jewish life are issued.
By EMILY LEVY-SHOCHAT \
3/12/2014 11:10:25 PM
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March 13: Glorifying terror
'The Jerusalem Post' decided that it was newsworthy to print a picture of those who wish to murder us along with a monument to the very weapon they have used in an effort to do so.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
3/12/2014 11:10:53 PM
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Oren’s peace plan: Unilateral salvation or suicide?
Can another unilateral plan be good for Israel? If so, what kind?
By DAVID RUBIN \
3/12/2014 11:15:47 PM
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Washington Watch: Talking ‘tachlis’ with Abbas
Abbashas long hidden behind his weakness to deflect pressure to make the same kind of difficult decisions being demanded of Netanyahu.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
3/12/2014 11:16:21 PM
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Can the IBA survive?
Does Israel need a publicly funded broadcasting authority? We believe that the answer is yes, but only if it is public in the true sense of the word.
By YISRAEL MEDAD,ELI POLLAK \
3/12/2014 11:20:38 PM
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Civil marriage, for the sake of ‘agunot’
For most of us Israelis the Fast of Esther is hardly noted and often unobserved - it is a “minor” fast; but for us agunah activists it is major.
By SUSAN WEISS \
3/12/2014 11:22:31 PM
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Encountering Peace: Palestinian refugees in Syria
The State of Israel could contribute its considerable successful experience in absorbing large numbers of new immigrants/refugees in a very short time frame.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
3/12/2014 11:23:10 PM