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Report: Cairo gave Jerusalem heads-up on transfer of Red Sea islands to Saudis
Saudi FM pledges to abide by Egypt’s agreements with Israel over islands.
By HERB KEINON \
4/12/2016 12:23:46 AM
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Peace Now: Pace of planning for new settler homes accelerated in 2016
In the first three months of this year plans were advanced for 499 new units in West Bank settlements.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
4/12/2016 12:28:31 AM
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‘Saudi-Egypt agreement threatens long-term Israeli interests’
The agreement, which was signed during a visit by Saudi King Salman in Cairo, would also allow for a bridge connection between the two countries.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
4/12/2016 3:25:08 AM
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US, Israel sympathetic to Kurds but lack concrete action, Kurdish official says
President of Kurdistan National Assembly: Israel needs to think strategically by reaching out to Kurds, which will weaken their enemies.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
4/12/2016 1:04:11 AM
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Eisenkot visits Italy
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
4/12/2016 1:06:30 AM
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‘Crucial’ Syria talks to begin this week amid cease-fire violations
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has recorded an uptick in cease-fire violations by both sides in recent days.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
4/12/2016 1:13:18 AM
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Police ask to question Herzog under caution
Herzog’s associates said he would cooperate with law-enforcement authorities when he returns from an official visit to Germany.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN,BEN HARTMAN \
4/12/2016 1:20:47 AM
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Jerusalem culture: Stepping into the station
Step Afrika! brings a taste of African dance to the holy city.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
4/12/2016 1:28:06 AM
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Summer comes early at select beaches around the country
Beaches around the Kinneret will start their summer bathing season on April 22, In Tel Aviv, Netanya, Herzliya, Rishon Lezion and Ashkelon, beaches will have partial service from April 24.
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
4/12/2016 1:49:53 AM
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US lifespan gap has widened between rich and poor
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 2:02:56 AM
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Mac TA trumps Beitar on more Zahavi magic
Yellow-and-blue overtakes Beersheba with 90th-minute winner to thwart Rukavytsya, Jerusalem.
By ALLON SINAI \
4/12/2016 2:06:57 AM
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Hapoel Jerusalem chooses Eurocup over Champions League
The Eurocup will include only 24 teams next season, with the Euroleague being trimmed down to 16 teams.
By ALLON SINAI \
4/12/2016 2:09:27 AM
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Iran deal ‘could be worse,’ Steinitz acknowledges
Oren says at book launch he hopes Israel was wrong, America right on "critical issue" of Iran.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
4/12/2016 2:26:44 AM
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Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary at Jewish nursing home in Bronx
By JTA \
4/12/2016 3:30:30 AM
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US court to hear PA appeal against $656 m. terror judgment
PA: If US recognized Palestine, case could not have been filed.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/12/2016 6:04:07 AM
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Syrian refugees in Lebanon at growing risk of forced labor
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 4:22:34 AM
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Zahavi breaks six-decade Israeli league record
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 5:40:08 AM
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French defence minister makes unannounced visit to Baghdad
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 6:41:36 AM
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Two Trump kids not eligible to vote in NY primary
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 8:00:31 AM
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As Islamic State is pushed back in Iraq, US, UN worry about what's next
Washington has spent vastly more on the war than on reconstruction.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 8:27:39 AM
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At Jews for Bernie event, anger boils over at Sanders campaign
“It has nothing to do with his being Jewish. Zero. Because I don’t find him that Jewishly identified, and I am Jewishly identified,” says Sanders supporter.
By URIEL HEILMAN/JTA \
4/12/2016 8:47:51 AM
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Up to four killed in suicide blast in Yemen's Aden
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 9:00:01 AM
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Blatt’s name making the rounds for potential New York gig
Both NY Knicks and Nets reportedly considering Blatt for coaching position.
By ALLON SINAI \
4/12/2016 9:47:00 AM
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Cross-border fire from Syria hits Turkish border town, agency says
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 10:05:15 AM
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Two further suspects charged in Brussels bombing case
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 10:29:53 AM
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Despite boycott pressure: Hundreds of top British and Israeli scientists meet at Oxford
Boycott efforts did not deter 250 British researchers from 33 institutions across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland from attending BIRAX Conference with their Israeli counterparts.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
4/12/2016 11:13:26 AM
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Rivlin to meet with spiritual leaders of all faiths, call to maintain calm at Temple Mount
Leaders expected to issue a joint-statement on the need for mutual respect and tolerance among the different religious sectors in Israel.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/12/2016 11:33:07 AM
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The moral imperative
A central component of our power as a nation is our capacity to meet threats while retaining our humanity and our Jewishness.
By Yedidia Z. Stern \
4/12/2016 11:46:28 AM
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A major milestone
The High Court of Justice ruling recognizing private Orthodox conversions redefines the boundaries of public discourse in Israel on religion and state.
By GILAD KARIV \
4/12/2016 11:52:46 AM
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Bulldozer Katz
Eyeing the top spot, Transport Minister Yisrael Katz is ready to lock horns with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
By LESLIE SUSSER \
4/12/2016 11:57:03 AM
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No holds are barred as Israel battles for a one billion dollar defense deal
Defense Ministry officials hope that after the two years of relative stagnation in weapons sales, the figures will rise in 2016.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
5/7/2016 9:26:16 PM
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Analysis: The Saudi conundrum
Riyadh is entering a new and uncertain era, generationally, economically and strategically.
By BRUCE MADDY-WEITZMAN \
5/7/2016 11:53:19 AM
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Japanese cat loves to ride the subway
Japan is known for its love of all things cat, but this cat thinks he's a human.
By OLIVIA FINE \
4/12/2016 12:08:22 PM
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Mayor Biton: Social warrior
Yerucham is in the midst of a makeover, transforming from a dusty development town into a small boom town.
By PATRICIA GOLAN \
4/12/2016 12:11:59 PM
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Teaching nonviolence in the Palestinian Authority
Hanan al-Hroub was recognized for embracing nonviolence and inculcating this to her primary school students.
By ANDREW FRIEDMAN \
5/14/2016 3:39:08 AM
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Fearing Trump, Republican Jews give Cruz another look
“Everyone understands we need to get Cruz to get to the convention to at least stop Trump from getting the nomination.”
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
4/12/2016 12:27:27 PM
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Is Conservative rebranding enough?
The Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary insists his movement can be revitalized – that it is distinct and fills a religious-communal void.
By ELLIOT JAGER \
4/12/2016 12:19:56 PM
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Turkish army hits targets in Syria after cross-border fire hits Turkey
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 12:21:23 PM
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Holocaust survivor and Intel Israel founder reflects on turning adversity into opportunity
Dov Frohman bemoans the Start-up Nation’s exit culture.
By SHLOMO MAITAL \
5/14/2016 9:31:07 AM
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Antitrust Authority blocks Golan-Cellcom merger
By NIV ELIS \
4/12/2016 12:26:39 PM
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Yiddish: Alive and well, but for how long?
Cautious optimism about the revitalization of the language dealt a lethal blow by the Holocaust.
By DAVID STROMBERG \
4/12/2016 12:27:55 PM
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Books: Uneasy bedfellows
Exploring the relationships between Hebrew and Yiddish during the turbulent 20th century.
By KATHRYN HELLERSTEIN \
4/12/2016 12:32:21 PM
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Pesach: A refugee story
The myth of Exodus presents the hardship of being a refugee, and the journey to Redemption.
By ROCHELLE FURSTENBERG \
4/12/2016 12:36:24 PM
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Blast kills Palestinian official in Lebanon's Sidon
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 12:43:14 PM
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Three Palestinians arrested smuggling statue of King Herod's lover to Israel
The 12-centimeter high statue confiscated by the PA is a sculpture of King Herod's lover valued at nearly a million dollars.
By MAAYAN GROISMAN \
4/12/2016 12:43:52 PM
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Iran tells UN envoy it is concerned at breaches of Syria truce
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 1:10:59 PM
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China says tech firms pledge to counter online terror activities
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 1:47:11 PM
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France says Syria gov't offensives threaten ceasefire, peace talks
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 2:04:50 PM
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Israel signals no opposition to Egypt's return of islands to Saudi Arabia
"The Saudis, who are committed to freedom of shipping under international law, will not harm the essence of the agreement between Egypt and us," Hanegbi says.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 2:33:03 PM
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Poll: Religious Zionists say Bennett, Hotovely represent them best
MKs outside of right-wing parties fare poorly among religious Zionists.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
4/12/2016 2:52:05 PM
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Brazil police arrest former senator in Petrobras investigation
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 3:06:02 PM
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Herzog presents peace plan in Berlin, under shadow of corruption probe
Herzog continued the visit to Germany despite a report the previous day that the police requested permission to question him under caution on suspicion of campaign finance violations.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
4/12/2016 3:23:36 PM
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Australian mother and TV crew face kidnapping charges in Lebanon
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 3:26:56 PM
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A month after AIPAC talk, Biden to address J Street
J Street has since its inception backed an assertive US role in advancing peace talks, while AIPAC counsels greater US deference to Israel on whether and how to initiate peace talks.
By JTA \
4/12/2016 3:36:16 PM
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Three detained in Brussels over Paris attacks investigation
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 4:06:52 PM
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Boko Haram forcing children to carry out suicide bombings
There were 44 child suicide bombings in West Africa last year, up from four in 2014, UNICEF said, mostly in Cameroon and Nigeria.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 4:13:16 PM
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Convert still Jewish says Supreme Rabbinical Court
A woman whose conversion was invalidated by the Jerusalem Rabbinical Court 30 years after she converted had her appeal on the ruling upheld today by the Supreme Rabbinical Court.
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/12/2016 4:28:42 PM
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United Arab Emirates funds mass wedding of Palestinians injured in Gaza wars
Led by Jalila Dahlan, the wife of Mohammad Dahlan, a former senior Fatah official, the project aims at helping 50 handicapped Gazans start their life as couples.
By MAAYAN GROISMAN \
4/12/2016 4:32:28 PM
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NATO, Russia envoys to meet in Brussels next week
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 4:32:39 PM
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Israelis warned of 'increase in brazen terror attacks around the world'
ISIS, Iran and Hezbollah could constitute threats to Israeli and Jewish targets abroad during the upcoming holiday season, Counter-Terrorism Bureau warns.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/12/2016 4:48:21 PM
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Nazi-looted painting sequestered after owner outed in Panama Papers
"Seated Man with a Cane," a highly valuable painting by Amedeo Modigliani, was revealed to be owned as an offshore asset.
By JTA \
4/12/2016 4:49:30 PM
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Pictures of PA leader Abbas burned during Gaza protest
The protesters called for Abbas’s resignation and chanted slogans denouncing his decision, which came in response to PFLP criticism of his policies.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
4/12/2016 5:00:12 PM
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Peres refuses to meet with leader of far-right Austrian Freedom Party
Heinz Christian Strache, arrived in Israel on Monday, visited Yad Vashem.
By HERB KEINON,REUTERS \
4/12/2016 5:10:50 PM
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The Jerusalem Post's top 5 stories of April 14
Two terror attacks were thwarted within minutes, Bernie Sanders' Jewish outreach director in hot water over anti-Netanuahu post, the Obama-Netanyahu relationship is reexamined, and more.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/12/2016 5:17:57 PM
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Great Brands are Bigger than Me
By ABE NOVICK \
4/12/2016 5:55:18 PM
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Museums around Israel to be free-of-charge during Passover
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
4/12/2016 5:25:03 PM
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Palestinians campaign for convicted terrorist Barghouti to receive Nobel Peace Prize
Barghouti was sentenced to five life terms in prison for his role in terrorist attacks against Israelis during the Second Intifada.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
4/13/2016 2:14:37 AM
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Five soldiers, 30 militants killed in southeast Turkey
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 5:42:50 PM
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'Screech' from Saved by the Bell released from prison
Diamond, 38, began serving a four-month jail sentence on Jan. 15 after he was convicted last year of carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 5:51:33 PM
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Ya'alon: Palestinian terror didn't get media exposure in Arab world they expected
By NOAM AMIR/MAARIV HASHAVUA \
4/12/2016 5:56:38 PM
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Bible may be older than previously thought, hi-tech analysis indicates
Inscriptions dating to 600 BCE suggest widespread literacy at the time of Kingdom of Judah, say Tel Aviv University researchers.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
4/12/2016 6:05:23 PM
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10-month-old in critical condition after falling from height
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/12/2016 6:11:21 PM
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Deputy Finance Minister promises to transfer funds to Holocaust survivors
The stipend paid by the company to survivors from this fund is NIS 2,700 every quarter.
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/12/2016 6:40:11 PM
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Brussels airport closed due to air traffic control action
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 6:48:55 PM
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Ugandan Jews get official recognition from Jewish Agency
Recognition means the Ugandan Jews are allowed to immigrate to Israel under the Law of Return.
By JTA \
4/12/2016 6:59:12 PM
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'Hamas wants to succeed Abbas as much as Fatah figures do,' Ya'alon says
Fatah, Hamas could attempt reconciliation and elections; succession of Abbas could be source of instability, defense minister says.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
4/12/2016 7:32:35 PM
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Yad Sarah volunteers have their hands full before Pesach
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
4/12/2016 7:34:11 PM
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These countries love Israeli wine and matza -$48.5 million of it!
Surprisingly, $4,500 of Israeli matzot were exported to Nigeria and $1,600 to Congo.
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
4/12/2016 7:40:49 PM
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'Leave the IDF out of politics,' 200 former security officials say
Former intelligence, military, police commanders express concern over ongoing attacks on defense minister and chief of staff.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
4/12/2016 7:47:41 PM
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US notifies Israel, Egypt peacekeeping efforts in Sinai under review
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 7:53:51 PM
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Antitrust Authority blocks Golan-Cellcom merger
Golan and Hot both entered the market following a major cellular reform led by then-communications minister Moshe Kahlon.
By NIV ELIS \
4/12/2016 8:19:50 PM
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US producer and reality TV star David Gest found dead in London
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 8:30:24 PM
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Arab sector driving
A third of young Arabs said they do not use safety belts.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
4/12/2016 8:40:20 PM
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Our World: Obama’s nuclear contrition
Then and now, Obama and his advisers argued that ballistic missiles are not part of the mullahs’ nuclear project. This claim, which made little sense at the time, makes no sense whatsoever today.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
4/12/2016 8:45:05 PM
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Famed comedian Louis CK announces upcoming stadium performance in Israel
Last May, CK made headlines across Israel after incorporating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict into his opening monologue while hosting Saturday Night Live.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
4/12/2016 8:50:31 PM
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The indecisive and confusing state of the Palestinian leadership
It is perhaps high time that the Palestinian leadership put its house in order, and decides whether it wants peace with Israel or constant unending tension and violence.
By ALAN BAKER \
4/12/2016 8:58:15 PM
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Will Leaders Care For Citizens ?
By JAGDISH N SINGH \
4/12/2016 8:58:59 PM
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Letters to the editor 451021
Post readers react to the latest news.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
4/12/2016 9:07:52 PM
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Center Field: ReligioGoons – the Jewish Taliban – threaten Judaism and Zionism
Israeli ReligioGoons mock Judaism’s ethical traditions. Their verbal violence often encourages physical violence. Their fanaticism demeans Judaism and Zionism.
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
4/12/2016 9:13:12 PM
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US military says using cyber capabilities against Islamic State
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 9:14:39 PM
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Analysis: Israel and the Saudis covert ties
Egypt and Saudi Arabia's agreement on two Red Sea islands and Israel's approval of the deal according to foreign reports is likely a continuation of covert contacts and common interests.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
4/12/2016 9:16:05 PM
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US court hears PA appeal against $656 m. terror judgment
Court to PA: your argument could make it hard to sue foreign terrorists in US; Victim: hopeful for complete victory.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/12/2016 9:26:20 PM
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Turkey submits draft proposal to strip MPs of immunity
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 9:31:41 PM
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Deri associates questioned under caution
According to Channel 2, the associate is suspected of two offenses that are among the most severe corruption charges in the Israeli penal code.
By BEN HARTMAN,Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
4/12/2016 9:46:51 PM
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Herzog facing calls to suspend himself due to probe
ypically public officials do not resign until they have been indicted.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN,YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/12/2016 9:50:18 PM
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How to lose friends and irritate people
Responding to anti-Israeli posts on social media opened up a world of hate from often liberal-minded friends and acquaintances.
By SIMON KOVAR \
4/12/2016 9:51:18 PM
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Bucking Sanders, PM says Israel would not hesitate to act strongly against Gaza again
Netanyahu's speech in Yeruham interrupted by heckling students claiming enough was not being done to support existing Negev towns.
By HERB KEINON,MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
4/12/2016 9:56:09 PM
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Where hawks and doves fly together
Past peace process negotiators have lamented that, while pursuing an elusive conflict-ending treaty, too little attention was paid to grass roots activities. But it is not too late.
By MARTIN J. RAFFEL,DAN DIKER \
4/12/2016 9:58:44 PM
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The Kurdish state
These people have a right to self-determination after defending both their identity and indirectly upholding our safety.
By INDREK TARAND \
4/12/2016 10:04:53 PM
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Islamic State numbers lowest in 2 years
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 10:06:11 PM
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Grapevine: ‘Happy birthday’ in Hindi
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When at Tandoori, go Indian.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
4/12/2016 10:09:44 PM
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A half-baked offering
The premiere of ‘Bake-Off Israel’ leaves many viewers looking for more.
By AMY SPIRO \
4/12/2016 10:12:33 PM
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Steven Spielberg set to direct ‘The Kidnapping Of Edgardo Mortata’
By SHAWN RODGERS \
4/12/2016 10:14:00 PM
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North Carolina governor signs executive order in response to anti-LGBT law
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 10:16:28 PM
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Still waiting for Godot
"When I was in 10th grade I saw Waiting For Godot by Becket, and I identified with the questions that arise in the play. Is there meaning to the human existence? Is there meaning to my existence?"
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2016 10:18:12 PM
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Private Ashdod port building ahead of schedule, says ports company
Transportation Minister Israel Katz toured the building site of the port on Tuesday, commenting on the impressive progress.
By NIV ELIS \
4/12/2016 10:21:12 PM
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Histadrut, Treasury reach deal on public transport
By NIV ELIS \
4/12/2016 10:26:52 PM
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British royals have lunch with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 10:39:03 PM
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Republican Paul Ryan rules out 2016 presidential run
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 10:46:56 PM
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U2's Bono lobbies US Senate for 'Marshall Plan' in the Middle East
Bono has lobbied in Washington and other world capitals for a variety of causes including debt relief, alleviating world poverty and fighting AIDS.
By PATRICIA ZENGERLE AND LESLEY WROUGHTON/REUTERS \
4/12/2016 11:36:23 PM
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Pakistan army chief accuses India of undermining China investment corridor
By REUTERS \
4/12/2016 11:39:27 PM