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IDF soldier killed in base accident in the Golan Heights
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 12:02:33 AM
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Report: New Year nightclub attacker caught in Istanbul
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 12:05:32 AM
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Sela sails into second round • Federer, Murray cruise
The 31-year-old Israeli, who climbed 20 places to No. 67 in the world at the start of the week, has a golden opportunity to reach the third round in Melbourne for a third straight year.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/17/2017 12:22:18 AM
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Israeli motorcycle king
He won five of the 12 stages and ended the race 50 minutes and 12 seconds clear of Norway’s Ullevalseter.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/17/2017 12:26:16 AM
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Yellow-and-blue begins busy stretch with league triumph
Maccabi led by as many as 18 points early in the fourth quarter, but allowed Holon within three points in the final minute.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/17/2017 12:30:54 AM
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Maccabi defeats Hapoel in Tel Aviv derby
Kjartansson nets lone tally to beat last-place Reds • Bnei Sakhnin blasts Ironi Kiryat Shmona
By ALLON SINAI \
1/17/2017 12:34:58 AM
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Turkey says New Year's nightclub attacker caught in Istanbul
Istanbul governor says suspect has allegedly admitted his guilt and his fingerprints matched those at the scene.
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 12:52:18 AM
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2015 dust storm was due to weather, not Syrian war
The team warns that if the Middle East becomes more arid in the long term due to climate change, extreme dust storms may become more common and their impact unavoidable.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/17/2017 1:09:39 AM
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Rare lung transplant breathes new life into mother of two
Dr. Milton Saute, who developed and implemented a valuable technique in the field of video surveillance in lung surgery, said Morad first began coughing uncontrollably four years ago.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/17/2017 1:27:21 AM
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At least 5 dead, 15 hurt in shooting at Mexico's BPM music festival
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 1:42:51 AM
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Children of new olim feel sicker than those of older immigrants
“Our research has shown for the first time that the children of immigrants report health that is less good than those born in Israel and even in comparison to immigrant children as well.”
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/17/2017 2:04:19 AM
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Zionist Union to decide about impeachment of Ghattas
Arab lawmaker urges fellow MKs to oppose the initiative.
By UDI SHAHAM \
1/17/2017 2:23:54 AM
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Lessons Silicon Valley Can Learn From Israel
By RIGH KNIGHT \
1/17/2017 2:29:55 AM
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Trump 'won't be worse than Obama,' says Venezuela's president
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 2:33:42 AM
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Israel gives Pal. Authority limited water autonomy in West Bank
97 suspended projects for Palestinians can now move forward.
By ADAM RASGON,TOVAH LAZAROFF,SHARON UDASIN \
1/17/2017 3:01:42 AM
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Netanyahu: Campaign to topple government is outrageous
Netanyahu entered the Likud Knesset faction meeting on Monday in a defiant mood and issued a message of harsh criticism against the press, who he accused of trying to topple his government.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/17/2017 3:48:58 AM
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Former US officials urge Trump to talk with Iranian MEK group
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 3:57:59 AM
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“Occupied" Territories?: Hebrew Origins of Palestinian Arab Towns in Judea-Samaria
By LEE BENDER \
1/17/2017 4:02:12 AM
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Trump preserves his options on Israel and Iran
Trump may be planning a more nuanced approach to the Middle East than what he offered on the campaign trail.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
1/17/2017 5:03:17 AM
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Eight people shot during MLK Day festivities in Miami
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 5:35:59 AM
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Former US officials urge Trump to talk with Iranian resistance group
Any indication that the US backs the group's goal of regime change in Tehran would confirm suspicions among hard-liners in Iran that the US seeks the Iranian government's overthrow.
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 6:21:06 AM
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Israeli forces seize illegal weapons workshop overnight
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 6:52:07 AM
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Turkish deputy PM congratulates police on capture of Istanbul nightclub attacker
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 7:43:57 AM
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South Korean prosecutor says to question Park by early February
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 8:03:11 AM
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Australia, China, Malaysia say underwater search for MH370 is suspended
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 8:20:44 AM
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Kazakhstan says ready for Syria talks in Astana on Jan 23
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 8:35:06 AM
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Three arrested near North Dakota pipeline protest site
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 8:58:12 AM
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Northern Islamic movement leader Raed Salah released from prison
Israel outlawed Salah’s group in November 2016, explaining that the group has for years “been waging a campaign of deceitful incitement under the banner of ‘al-Aksa is in danger.'"
By BEN LYNFIELD \
1/17/2017 9:11:35 AM
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Shanghai shares snap five-session losing streak as tech stocks rally
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 9:36:58 AM
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Turkish PM Yildirim confirms New Year's nightclub attacker captured
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 9:39:48 AM
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A poor, Catholic farmer's religious duty
Stanislaw Grocholoski managed to save 12 Jews in occupied Poland.
By BENJAMIN GLATT \
1/17/2017 9:57:12 AM
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Governor: Istanbul nightclub attacker from Uzbekistan, admits guilt
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 10:06:45 AM
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Egypt's Sisi says cabinet reshuffle 'very soon'
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 10:07:49 AM
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'Israel Hayom' editor to testify in Netanyahu case
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 10:39:02 AM
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Russian FM: Moscow expects dialogue with Trump on nuclear weapons
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 10:56:22 AM
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PA slams UK, Australia for not supporting Paris peace declaration
"We call upon both countries to correct this mistake and to recognize the State of Palestine in line with their support and commitment to the two-state solution."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 11:02:35 AM
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Watch Live: Kerry discusses 'diplomacy in an era of disruption'
The US secretary of state is speaking at the Davos economic forum.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 4:55:32 PM
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Livni: Netanyahu should not be prime minister
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 11:28:46 AM
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Germany's top court rejects ban for 'racist and antisemitic' party
"The NPD pursues anti-constitutional goals but at the moment there is an insufficient weight of evidence to make it appear possible that their behavior will result in success."
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 11:29:08 AM
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Kerry defends Obama's Israel legacy, claims 'best friend' status
"You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. We did a lot of leading to a lot of water, but people decided they weren't ready for one reason or another to move," Kerry stated.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 11:32:50 AM
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A new ruler rises
over the land
The Torah portion Shemot is read on Shabbat, January 21
By JOSHUA KULP \
1/17/2017 12:04:28 PM
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Necessary Stories: The dig at
Bab el-Wad
"A lot of Jews fled
here, because this
place was supposed
to be the refuge for
oppressed Jews."
By HAIM WATZMAN \
1/17/2017 12:29:51 PM
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'Draconian EU anti-terror laws target Muslims'
Amnesty's report comes as terror attacks have fanned tensions over immigration, fueled the popularity of right-wing parties and made security a key theme in upcoming elections.
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 12:31:53 PM
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The return of the Levites
A museum of Jewish music in Jerusalem
harks back to Temple times when the Levites
would sing and play with divine harmony.
By MORDECHAI BECK \
1/17/2017 12:37:32 PM
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Has actress Lindsay Lohan converted to Islam?
Troubled Hollywood star sparks speculation after deleting social media posts and writing an Arabic greeting instead.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 12:42:37 PM
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Jerusalem-based company creating an automobile revolution
Amnon Shashua and Ziv Aviram discuss
how they built Mobileye into a marketleading
global company and how in the
not too distant future driving will be
nothing like it is today.
By SHLOMO MAITAL \
3/2/2017 3:57:57 PM
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Military: Iraqi forces push into ISIS-held pocket in Mosul
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 12:53:37 PM
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Should I stay or should I go? French Jews and the prospect of aliya
Aliya from France remains high, but has failed to live up to the numbers Israeli officials expected following terrorist attacks on Jewish targets.
By BERNARD EDINGER \
3/5/2017 6:22:14 AM
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A whole new Jew: The antisemite who turned out to be one of the Jews he despised
Csanád Szegedi was a far-right politician, who trivialized the
Holocaust and blamed Jews for the wrongs of the world – before
finding out that he was one himself.
By TIBOR KRAUSZ \
2/12/2017 1:36:32 AM
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Despite Israel's strength in the region, miscalculations could lead to war
Israel’s geostrategic posture has strengthened over the past year and it remains by far the most formidable power in the region – miscalculations with Hamas or Hezbollah, however, could lead to war.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
2/11/2017 1:53:58 PM
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Lebanon's Hezbollah finds crashed Israeli drone
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 1:23:51 PM
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Hemmed in from all sides
Benjamin Netanyahu’s nightmare scenario of a US-backed
international diplomatic initiative against Israel has come true
– and now the prime minister is facing serious allegations of
corruption.
By Ilan Evyatar \
1/17/2017 1:25:06 PM
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Hezbollah claims it found Israeli drone downed in Lebanon
Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Shi'ite group, has fought numerous conflicts with Israel
By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 1:28:18 PM
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Gotta have faith
The Knesset’s top priority for 2017 should be to restore
the Israeli public’s belief in its political institutions.
By YOHANAN PLESNER \
1/17/2017 1:33:10 PM
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It’s time for wide
recognition of Palestine
The Paris Peace Conference should build on the momentum
of Resolution 2334 and the Kerry speech.
By ALON LIEL \
1/17/2017 1:37:29 PM
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Bridges
By MICHAEL BENJAMIN \
1/18/2017 12:08:31 AM
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Qatari-funded fuel arrives in Gaza
By SHARON UDASIN,ADAM RASGON \
1/17/2017 1:45:00 PM
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France backs Astana Syria truce objectives, insists on credible opposition
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 2:15:36 PM
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Sterling surges as May promises parliament vote on Brexit
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 2:22:17 PM
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Rome to hold marathon marking Holocaust Memorial Day
Running race to pass sites of Holocaust of Jewish remembrance in the Italian capital.
By JTA \
1/17/2017 2:37:47 PM
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Rod Stewart announces concert in Tel Aviv this Summer
The 72-year-old musician last performed in Israel in 2010 at the Ramat Gan stadium.
By SHAWN RODGERS \
1/17/2017 2:57:32 PM
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Autopsy results prove Jerusalem terrorist was killed by soldiers’ bullets
Conclusion contradicts civilian claim that soldiers were reluctant to shoot due to Azaria verdict.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
1/17/2017 3:18:39 PM
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The lounge
By MICHAL GALANTI \
1/17/2017 3:29:48 PM
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Putin calls report which said Russia had damaging details on Trump a hoax
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 3:36:04 PM
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Rouhani says 10 countries offered to mediate between Saudi and Iran
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 3:46:40 PM
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Watch Live: UN debates Middle East and the Palestinian question
The Security Council passed a resolution last month demanding an end to settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 5:00:23 PM
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Iran's Rouhani says talk about renegotiation of nuclear deal is 'meaningless'"
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 4:10:33 PM
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Rouhani: Trump's talk 'propaganda,' he can't cancel Iran nuclear deal
"I am optimistic about the future of the nuclear deal... the deal is good for the United States but he doesn't understand," says Iranian president of Trump.
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 4:19:33 PM
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UK PM rejects Corbyn's call for Israeli embassy investigation
Shai Masot, who was secretly recorded last October as part of a four part documentary produced by Al-Jazeera titled "The Lobby", later resigned from his post.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 4:20:57 PM
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Jerusalem, Warsaw seek enhanced ties as Polish president visits Israel
Duda’s entourage includes Poland’s Chief Rabbi Michael Schudrich as well as a delegation of young entrepreneurs who want to interact with their Israeli peers.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
1/17/2017 4:32:23 PM
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PM May: UK will still have access to EU's single market
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 4:33:48 PM
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US to help Egypt restore hundreds of pharaonic era coffins
The conservation effort, funded by a US grant, will restore over 600 wooden coffins that date to various eras of ancient Egypt.
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 4:35:37 PM
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Large haredi riots over five women arrested by IDF police for desertion
Demonstrations and riots have taken place over the last three days against the arrests by extremists from the Edah Haredit community at major roads and junctions in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/17/2017 4:49:34 PM
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Iran says it is against US presence in Syria talks in Astana
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 4:55:59 PM
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Health Ministry slammed over artificial colors in food
In the committee meeting, MK Yoel Hasson (Zionist Union) said the public serve as “subjects of scientific experiments and are on borrowed time.”
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/17/2017 5:06:17 PM
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Trump accuses civil rights leader Lewis of lying on inauguration
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 5:09:53 PM
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Trump accuses civil rights leader Lewis of lying on inauguration
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 5:12:19 PM
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Bomb blast in Baghdad kills at least seven
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 5:14:40 PM
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Israel to get envoy to Brazil, after nearly 18 months
Netanyahu's appointment was barred in past from public service stemming from perjury indictment
By HERB KEINON \
1/17/2017 5:18:14 PM
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Jewish Democratic mayor resigns from Maryland golf club over Obama membership debate
Woodmont was founded by DC-area Jews in 1913 because Jews were banned from joining other clubs.
By JTA \
1/17/2017 5:22:17 PM
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Boeing says CEO to meet with Trump on Tuesday
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 5:27:31 PM
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Yisrael Beytenu MK Amer hospitalized in stable condition after fall
By ARIK BENDER, MAARIV HASHAVUA \
1/17/2017 5:30:42 PM
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Kerry tells Netanyahu: 'You're affecting the ability to make peace'
The outgoing statesman spoke in conversation with 'New York Times' columnist Thomas Friedman on stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
1/17/2017 5:38:56 PM
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Initial report: Knife-wielding Palestinian attempts attack on soldiers, shot
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 5:46:39 PM
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Palestinian stabbing attack thwarted against IDF soldiers in West Bank
No soldiers were wounded in the incident.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 5:53:37 PM
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Netanyahu investigation: PM's eldest son arrives for police questioning
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 6:09:56 PM
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Top cop heading Netanyahu investigation to retire in June
Yitzhaki’s retirement, announced on Monday alongside five other senior officers, comes at a sensitive time when the prime minister’s criminal investigation is still ongoing.
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER \
1/17/2017 6:11:47 PM
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Iraq PM Abadi says Iraqi forces have begun 'moving' in west Mosul
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 6:13:29 PM
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Netanyahu investigation: PM's eldest son arrives for police questioning
Yair Netanyahu is expected to give testimony regarding an ongoing investigation into allegations that his father and family illegally received lavish gifts from wealthy businessmen.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/17/2017 6:18:56 PM
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Nigerian air force kills civilians by accident in northeastern strike
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 6:35:09 PM
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Obama appoints Ben Rhodes, Iran deal messenger, to Holocaust Memorial Council
The council comprises 55 members appointed by the president. Its primary task is to fundraise for the nation's Holocaust Museum and its various projects.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
1/17/2017 6:43:14 PM
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Senior Shas official arrested on extortion charges
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/17/2017 6:46:14 PM
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Single market exit will strip British financial firms of EU passport
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 7:14:19 PM
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MK Hamed Amar hospitalized after injury
By UDI SHAHAM \
1/17/2017 7:48:14 PM
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Trump Commerce nominee Ross to divest assets worth up to $187 million
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 8:30:33 PM
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Ex-IDF officer: Trump needs to help stop PA terror and martyr payments
Kuperwasser put at some 5,500 the number of Palestinian prisoners serving time for terror-related offenses.
By HERB KEINON \
1/17/2017 8:37:04 PM
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Putin calls report which said Russia had damaging details on Trump a hoax
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 8:52:03 PM
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CLASSICAL REVIEW: ASHDOD ANDALUSIAN ORCHESTRA Nini and More
Jerusalem Theater, January 15.
By URY EPPSTEIN \
1/17/2017 9:01:34 PM
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GRAPEVINE: And soon the movie...?
Interviewed on Israel Radio, Dalia Dorner, retired Supreme Court justice said that the law does not require Netanyahu to resign, but that he has a moral obligation to do so.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
1/17/2017 9:07:25 PM
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Trump, Israel and business (not) as usual
While US-Israel strategic relations are a critical long-term national asset, for most Israelis the impact of the new US administration on their lives will touch other issues.
By EFRAIM CHALAMISH \
1/17/2017 9:12:29 PM
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For Israel, uniqueness must always be affirmed
Even if endowed with a genuinely resilient national nuclear strategy, an “opaque” endowment that must seem both plausible and compelling, Israel must require this special sense. Absolutely.
By LOUIS RENÉ BERES \
1/17/2017 9:16:13 PM
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White House: Will not rule out more Guantanamo releases this week
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 9:17:31 PM
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Resolution 2334: End of Israel’s middle class?
Per square meter, home prices in Israel are among the highest in the world, and home ownership is the biggest factor in inequality in Israel.
BY Gidon Ben-Zvi \
1/17/2017 9:20:58 PM
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'Israel looks to Trump to halt UN resolutions that encourage terror'
The 15-member UNSC held an open dialogue on the Middle East Tuesday, the bulk of which focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and last month's approval of UNSC resolution 2334.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/17/2017 9:21:54 PM
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January 18: Paris conference
The Paris Middle East Conference exemplifies either the irrational thinking of the world or its out and out antisemitic outlook.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
1/17/2017 9:25:11 PM
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Stretch to be the best person and president you can be
As Jews, we say “God Bless America” for welcoming us as fellow citizens, equal in every way. This is the American miracle, accepting the tired, the poor, valuing all people as seeds of our future.
By GIL TROY \
1/17/2017 9:27:52 PM
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An open letter to the prime minister
During the course of this year, despite unceasing harassment by the Western Wall rabbi, Women of the Wall continued praying at the Western Wall.
BY ANAT HOFFMAN \
1/17/2017 9:31:02 PM
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Poll: Majority of Israelis do not believe Netanyahu innocent in criminal probes
Only 28% said that they do believe Netanyahu, while 18% said they did not know.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/17/2017 9:31:28 PM
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Water interests
It is a shining example of how cooperation on issues of quality of life can build trust and, hopefully, lead to improved relations between Israelis and their Palestinian neighbors.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
1/17/2017 9:41:55 PM
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Trump Commerce nominee Ross to divest assets worth up to $187 million
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 9:45:44 PM
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Syrian opposition figures in Jerusalem call for more Israeli aid
Arab students interrupt Hebrew U event calling speakers "disgrace to Syria."
By BEN LYNFIELD \
1/17/2017 11:08:06 PM
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Italian conservative Tajani wins race to head European Parliament
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 10:02:03 PM
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Italian conservative Tajani wins race to head European Parliament
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 10:06:25 PM
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Hapoel has chance to take control of group
Perfect start to Top 16 has Jerusalem eyeing Eurocup quarterfinals ahead of trip to Zenit.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/17/2017 10:16:52 PM
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Sinai Says: Retiring Rivkin’s legacy linked to future of rhythmic gymnastics in Israel
There are, however, very few athletes who have had such a profound impact on their sport as the one Rivkin has had on rhythmic gymnastics in Israel over the past decade.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/17/2017 10:18:58 PM
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Senate Democrats ask Trump attorney general pick to recuse himself from Russia probes
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 10:22:03 PM
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Janet Napolitano hospitalized during cancer treatment
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 10:32:03 PM
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Civil Service Commission considers probe of Health Minister
Health minister Ya'acov Litzman in hot seat in wake of undercover news report indicating possible irregularities over e-cigarettes
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/17/2017 11:27:37 PM
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Obama commutes sentence of intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning
By REUTERS \
1/17/2017 11:33:37 PM
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US Jewish students rebuild West Bank settlement after fires
The students, who attend New York's Yeshiva University, came to Israel to help rebuild the West Bank settlement of Halamish after it was burned down in November.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
1/18/2017 5:26:55 AM
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I’m fully responsible for sexual misconduct, Buchris tells court
IDF brigadier requested deal exempting him from prison time
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/17/2017 11:58:11 PM