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US not encouraging Taiwan's independence - Biden
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 12:11:18 AM
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Pfizer files for US authorization of COVID-19 pill
The oral drug could be a promising new weapon in the fight against the pandemic, as it can be taken as an early at-home treatment.
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 12:13:00 AM
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Man threatens to burn down Queens bagel shop over Israeli flags
Queens is home to an estimated 200,000 of New York City’s staggering 1.1 million Jewish residents.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 12:53:37 AM
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Chaim Walder's books removed from Osher Ad, Eichler's over rape allegations
The popular author's weekly column in Yated Ne'eman has been suspended, and his talk show on Kol Chai radio has been taken off the air.
By SHIRA SILKOFF AND AARON REICH \
11/17/2021 1:51:35 AM
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Plaques give context to Dutch cemetery where Nazis buried near WWII victims
New plaques were unveiled, acknowledging that it is the burial place of war criminals.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
11/17/2021 1:35:20 AM
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Dianne Feinstein could be 1st Jew to be 3rd in line for US presidency
The retirement of Patrick Leahy sets the stage for Feinstein's election to be president pro tempore of the US Senate.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
11/17/2021 1:48:10 AM
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‘Chess4Solidarity’ tournament celebrated by Lapid, UNESCO
Over 500 people worldwide participated in the tournament, which was held virtually.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 2:44:00 AM
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Israel fires missiles towards building south of Damascus - report
One of the missiles was shot down and no losses were reportedly caused.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
11/17/2021 2:09:08 AM
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Lithuania halts construction of bike path near Holocaust mass grave
In Šiauliai, which was home to Lithuania’s second-largest Jewish population before the Holocaust, the future of the bike path is uncertain.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
11/17/2021 2:22:49 AM
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When will non-Orthodox Jews gather for daily prayer again? - opinion
Many people, religious and not, yearn for places where they can gather, connect and socialize with other people outside of the home and workplace
By Neil Kurshan/JTA \
11/17/2021 2:42:14 AM
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On This Day: COVID-19 patient zero reportedly diagnosed in China in 2019
According to this report, which was widely cited by other media outlets though never independently confirmed, the first COVID-19 patient was an unidentified 55-year-old from China's Hubei province.
By AARON REICH \
11/17/2021 3:33:03 AM
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SPCA Israel seeks funds to replace X-ray machine in 24/7 vet clinic
The X-ray machine has broken down after being in use for 23 years. A replacement costs around NIS 110,000.
By AARON REICH \
11/17/2021 4:25:40 AM
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China, Russia establish space weather center - CMA
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 4:18:26 AM
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The Sephardic Spice Girls helped me connect with my Jewish roots
Sharon and Rachel, aka the Sephardic Spice Girls (@sephardicspicegirls), are a cooking duo who run an Instagram account by the same name.
By CAROLINE LEVINE/JTA \
11/17/2021 4:24:43 AM
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Budapest’s new $30m Holocaust museum sits in limbo
The story of the museum, whose temporary name is the House of Fates, underlines how the legacy of the Holocaust keeps Jews from being fully integrated into Hungarian society.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
11/17/2021 4:47:38 AM
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Buy this Catskills bungalow colony and own a piece of the Borscht Belt
Hasidic and yeshivish Jews are known to spend their summers
By LISA KEYS/JTA \
11/17/2021 5:03:16 AM
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John Oliver plays ‘Look for the Union Label,’ a jingle with Jewish roots
The union reached the height of its power in 1959, when it claimed nearly a half-million members. But by the 1970s, unionized shops were closing throughout the United States.
By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA \
11/17/2021 5:16:59 AM
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EU, Peres Center, Frontier RNG hold roundtable on desertification
The topic in question is especially relevant, as desertification has worsened in recent years due to climate change reducing rainfall and making air hotter and drier.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 5:48:33 AM
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5 things moms can do to stay calm when parenting gets rough
How can we not go crazy? Here’s advice for moms on really challenging days.
By Daniel Saransky \
11/17/2021 5:44:24 AM
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Four fall health challenges and how to deal with them
Why do our noses sometimes bleed when the weather outside is dry?
By Walla! \
11/17/2021 5:54:51 AM
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Israeli UFC Fighter Natan Levy discusses career, Israeli mindset and more
Israeli Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Natan Levy (6-0-0) will make his UFC debut against Mexico’s Rafa Garcia (11-2-0) on November 20th, 2021.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 8:55:01 PM
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Netflix’s ‘The Club’ offers a rare portrait of Turkish Jews
It’s not just Jews who are watching either, as the show has become popular across a large swath of Turkish society.
By DAVID KLEIN/ JTA \
11/17/2021 6:22:02 AM
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Four injured in fires across Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 6:25:39 AM
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Lapid’s Jewish Agency chairman deadline today
There is a strong possibility that the committee will receive a request from Lapid to extend the deadline.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
11/17/2021 6:47:18 AM
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Israel to build first tech park for Arab sector
About $6.8 million will be invested in the park in Nazareth as part of efforts to increase the number of Israeli Arabs working in the country’s booming tech industry
By DANIEL SONNENFELD/THE MEDIA LINE \
11/17/2021 7:45:33 AM
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West Bank outpost evacuated, three arrested in protests
Some 50 right-wing protesters, mostly settlers, attempted to impede the evacuation of Geulat Zion.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 8:08:03 AM
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Lebanon's central bank gov. under investigation prepares audit
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 9:04:33 AM
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Brazil has 'no plans' to join OPEC, Brazilian minister says
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 9:16:56 AM
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US signs $1 billion deal for COVID-19 antibody drug
The treament, developed by GSK and Vir Biotechnology, has shown to cut the risk of hospitalization or death by 79% in adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 9:19:26 AM
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Seven Azeri soldiers killed, 10 wounded in clashes with Armenia
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 9:27:55 AM
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Oil pipeline explodes in Iranian village - report
The pipeline in southern Iran exploded due to old infrastructure and wear and tear. It is currently unknown whether there are any casualties.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS \
11/17/2021 9:54:06 AM
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Germany must reduce economic dependency on China, says health minister
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 11:06:11 AM
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Nefesh B’Nefesh inaugurates new aliyah campus in Jerusalem
The central motif of the structure’s design is the desire to highlight the significance of modern Zionism and Aliyah, while serving as a welcoming environment for those being hosted in the building.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
11/17/2021 11:08:03 AM
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Investment in Israeli cyber tech tripled to $6 billion, Bennett says
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 11:17:46 AM
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US envoy visits Saudi Arabia, Bahrain for talks on Iran, Yemen
US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will discuss concerns over Iran and peace efforts for Yemen with the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 11:23:01 AM
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Vietnam police summon noodle seller after 'Salt Bae' parody video
Last week, Gokce uploaded a video of himself feeding Vietnam's Minister of Public Security, To Lam, gold leaf encrusted steak at his London restaurant.
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 11:32:00 AM
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First in Israel: Mastectomy performed completely by 'hands' of a robot
A robot-assisted surgery was completed in Israel using the Da Vinci surgical system, by which the surgeon sits at a console and controls the robot.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
11/17/2021 11:38:13 AM
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Hungarian Islamic State convert charged with plotting terror attack
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 11:48:14 AM
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Two far-right Frenchmen arrested as part of anti-terrorism probe
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 12:46:27 PM
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Top UAE delegation set to visit Iran to 'de-escalate tensions'
A high-level delegation is expected to visit Teheran soon as the country is "taking steps to de-escalate tensions with Iran."
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 12:47:02 PM
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Israeli, Chinese presidents discuss Iran in first-ever call
Both leaders noted that Israel and China are two ancient civilizations that have much to contribute to the world.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
11/17/2021 1:01:49 PM
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IAEA chief Grossi to visit Iran ahead of return to nuclear talks
Iran agreed in September to prolong monitoring of some nuclear activities and invited Grossi to Tehran for talks on outstanding issues.
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 1:02:14 PM
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US Capitol rioter 'QAnon Shaman' sentenced to 41 months in prison
A US District court sentenced Jacob Chansley, who pleaded guilty in September to obstructing an official proceeding when he participated in the Capitol riot.
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 1:10:57 PM
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Is serving in the IDF sexy? A majority of Israelis think so
55% of all Israeli OkCupid users found service in IDF combat units to be attractive.
By MICHAEL STARR \
11/17/2021 9:28:47 PM
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Palestinian Authority likely to abolish pay-for-slay, Frej says
Israel has a policy of penalizing the Palestinian Authority for stipends for the families of terrorists, which Israel has dubbed, "pay-for-slay."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/17/2021 1:52:08 PM
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Israel, Jordan to sign UAE-mediated energy and water agreement
The agreement is meant to help Israel and Jordan deal with the challenges of climate change.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/17/2021 2:03:56 PM
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Iran still denying inspectors 'essential' access to workshop - IAEA
The UN nuclear watchdog is unable to tell whether Iran's centrifuge-parts workshop at the TESA Karaj complex is operational.
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 2:04:09 PM
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Palestinian school magazine calls for ‘armed struggle’ against ‘Israeli monster’
A Palestinian school magazine includes references to “the giant Israeli murder machine” and “the Israeli monster,” and accuses Israel of behaving like Nazis.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/17/2021 2:40:14 PM
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Afghanistan's capital Kabul hit by two blasts, at least one dead
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 2:45:06 PM
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ZIM reports record financial results for third quarter of 2021
The Haifa-based shipping company posted a net profit for the third quarter of 2021 of $1.46 billion compared to $144 million in the third quarter of 2020.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 3:11:01 PM
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Bus driver seriously injured after getting stabbed by passenger
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 3:33:30 PM
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Israel's next astronaut will lead scientific research on private space trip
Axiom Space, the company organizing the trip, said that at least 25 experiments will be conducted in space, requiring over 100 hours of research work conducted by the astronauts.
By ZEV STUB \
11/17/2021 4:00:29 PM
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PM calls family as efforts continue to free Israelis jailed in Turkey
Efforts to bring the Oaknins back to Israel continue “around the clock, led by the Foreign Ministry… with an aim to bring the problem to its resolution as soon as possible.”
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/17/2021 4:05:08 PM
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Ukraine marines hold drill near Russia-annexed Crimea
Ukrainian authorities have said Russia has left military units near the Ukrainian border after exercises, with the number of troops in the area now totalling at least 90,000.
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 4:07:06 PM
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'Foreign dignitaries visiting Israel don’t ask to meet Netanyahu' - Lapid
If anyone asks to meet with opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu, protocol will be followed.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/17/2021 4:12:20 PM
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Top chefs prepare to offer high-end plant-based meat cuts
Redefine Meat's range of new-meat products has achieved widespread acclaim from high-end and Michelin-star chefs.
By ZEV STUB \
11/17/2021 4:18:09 PM
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Shekel reaches NIS 3.06 to dollar
By ZEV STUB \
11/17/2021 4:58:59 PM
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Iran says IAEA report on Tehran's nuclear work is politically-motivated
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 4:25:09 PM
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Reach your full potential on slot games
By Leo Giosuè \
11/28/2021 2:09:19 PM
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Miss Universe talks about COVID-era reign on visit to Israel
On a brief trip to Israel ahead of the 2021 Miss Universe pageant, which will be held in Eilat on December 12, she said that this visit has been one of the highlights of her time as Miss Universe.
By HANNAH BROWN \
11/17/2021 4:35:14 PM
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Russia will send satellite images to Lebanon from Beirut port blast
In October, Lebanese President Michel Aoun asked Russia for the satellite images from Aug. 4, 2020, when an explosion killed more than 215 people, injured thousands and destroyed swathes of Beirut.
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 4:38:51 PM
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Will Turkey make new crisis from distract currency's historic low? - analysis
Every time the ruling regime is embattled at home, it creates a fake crisis.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
11/17/2021 4:42:22 PM
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Four days of rain expected beginning Thursday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 4:46:41 PM
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18th century Scroll of Esther written by teenage girl to go on auction
There is a debate within Jewish law as to whether a Scroll of Esther written by a woman can be used to fulfill the religious duty of reading from the scroll on the holiday of Purim.
By JEREMY SHARON \
11/17/2021 5:05:27 PM
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Israel COVID travel: Passenger declaration form extended to 48 hours
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
11/17/2021 5:07:23 PM
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At least 85,000 Jewish intermarried couples in Israel
At least 2,460 couples with one Jewish spouse and one non-Jewish spouse registered their marriages in 2018, a 37% increase over 2011 numbers.
By JEREMY SHARON \
11/17/2021 5:12:56 PM
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US Republican who tweeted violent AOC video to face sanction vote
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 5:15:13 PM
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Knesset committee to probe police conduct in Ahuvia Sandak death
In a victory for the opposition, the Knesset plenum voted on Wednesday to establish a committee that will probe the police's conduct during Ahuvia Sandak's death.
By GIL HOFFMAN AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 6:15:55 PM
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Palestinians fear ‘civil war’ amid growing anarchy
In the past few days, four universities were shut due to violent clashes on campuses between students and rival clans.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
11/17/2021 5:25:47 PM
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Two border policemen injured in stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City
Two Border Police officers, a man and a woman, were injured in a stabbing attack in the Old City of Jerusalem on Wednesday evening.
By ELIAV BREUER \
11/17/2021 5:34:01 PM
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COVID cases are rising worldwide, is next variant on its way to Israel? - analysis
As colder weather hits, people gather more indoors, which increases the likelihood of spreading the virus.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
11/17/2021 5:34:47 PM
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Israeli researchers discover bacterial state that may lead to new drugs
Scientists are constantly searching for new antibiotics to destroy bacteria before they destroy us.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
11/17/2021 6:12:49 PM
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Eitan Biran case: Supreme Court suspends Eitan's departure
The grandfather of six-year-old orphan Eitan Biran, who is at the epicenter of a dramatic legal custody battle, requested to appeal to the Supreme Court in order to bar Biran's return to Italy.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB AND ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
11/17/2021 6:14:04 PM
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Lawyers group appoints first-ever Israeli reps. for global forums - exclusive
Until now, many of the influential committees and meetings of international lawyers on the issue of extradition had no Israeli representation.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
11/17/2021 6:18:54 PM
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Israel, UAE in joint drill of mega cyberattack on airline industry
The international disaster simulation held between seven countries is the first of its kind.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
11/17/2021 6:19:23 PM
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Israel's President Isaac Herzog heads to London on official visit
Herzog's paternal grandparents on both sides spent many years in Britain, and he still has relatives there.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
11/18/2021 6:02:39 AM
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Strong demand to invest in Israel despite dollar weakness - commerce exec.
US companies are “all over” Israel's tech ecosystem with more than 300 US multinational companies that have some sort of R&D activities in Israel.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
11/17/2021 6:48:32 PM
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Jewish Agency chairmanship deadline to pass with no new candidate
Sources involved in the process said they did not feel they needed to hurry, because the agency's board of governors will not be meeting until February.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
11/17/2021 7:05:42 PM
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British F-35 crashes in Mediterranean, pilot ejects
The pilot ejected during a routine operation over international waters at around 1000 GMT. No other vessels or aircraft were involved. It was not immediately clear what caused the incident.
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 7:07:11 PM
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Tel Aviv Municipality official Arnon Giladi investigated for sexual exploitation
According to the allegations, Giladi paid the then-15-year-old minor for sexual acts.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 7:08:35 PM
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Coalition MK to stop voting with gov't due to cannabis legislation block
By GIL HOFFMAN \
11/17/2021 7:16:07 PM
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Islamic state claims responsibility for two blasts in Kabul
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 7:26:35 PM
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Celebrity guides to Israel through the years - in photos
Some of the world's biggest celebrities have graced Israel’s shores over the years. Here's a look at several typical stops on Israel's classic celebrity tourist trail.
By CHEN MALUL/NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ISRAEL \
11/17/2021 7:43:20 PM
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Public Security Minister visits Soroka hospital 3 days after mass brawl
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 7:48:36 PM
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Iran, Mossad, explosions, sanctions and China - 3 takeaways - analysis
Here are three takeaways from the latest developments regarding Iran.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
11/17/2021 7:46:54 PM
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Mixed Israeli signals about renewed US talks with Iran - analysis
This schedule of meetings speaks of a government not quite sure how to deal with an American administration obviously keen on restoring the nuclear deal with Iran.
By HERB KEINON \
11/17/2021 7:52:40 PM
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Indian forces kill nine suspected militants in Kashmir
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 7:55:44 PM
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Taking on the Golem at the Jerusalem Int’l Oud Festival
The idea of the golem came up in the corona year. It comes from the idea of the cruel behavior in the world, and how we have become golems.
By BARRY DAVIS \
11/17/2021 8:03:15 PM
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Former Trump adviser Bannon pleads not guilty to obstructing Jan. 6 probe
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 8:04:10 PM
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A bridge (game) too far, a musical Echo and movies - what's on TV?
A number of recent movies you may have missed when they were in theaters – since many are not ready to return to regular movie going – will be shown on TV soon.
By HANNAH BROWN \
11/17/2021 8:10:10 PM
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Malcolm X's convicted killers to be exonerated - Manhattan DA
He was shot dead at New York City's Audubon Ballroom while preparing to deliver a speech. Three members of the Nation of Islam were convicted in the shooting.
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 8:10:13 PM
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Israel's Agam Museum marks International Men’s Day
Poet Robert Bly released Iron John: A Book About Men in 1990, referring to a 19th century German folk tale about a powerful wild man who teaches a prince how to live.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
11/17/2021 8:15:04 PM
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Iran-backed hackers launching disruptive cyberattacks on US healthcare companies - US gov't
'As Iranian operators have adapted both their strategic goals and tradecraft, over time they have evolved into more competent threat actors capable of conducting a full spectrum of operations'
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 8:22:54 PM
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Reform Israel's election system to address regional needs - opinion
How do we fix this lack of attention towards regional needs? Here are two suggestions.
By DAVID S. LEVINE \
11/17/2021 8:24:36 PM
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Moderna applies for US authorization of COVID-19 vaccine boosters for adults
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 8:28:50 PM
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Eswatini: A religious COVID-19 vaccine mission like no other - opinion
The reality is that the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in Eswatini, as in many parts of Africa, required a multi-dimensional approach.
By BENJI LEVY \
11/17/2021 8:32:34 PM
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Knesset speaker forms ethics committee despite opposition backlash
By GIL HOFFMAN AND ELIAV BREUER \
11/17/2021 8:33:29 PM
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It's time to reform Jewish weddings in Israel - opinion
Members of the Conservative and Reform movements are all too frequently depicted as demons and their rabbis as wielders of pitchforks.
By BARRY NEWMAN \
11/17/2021 8:40:46 PM
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‘Disabled US Jews twice as likely to live in poverty’ - new report
A RespectAbility survey identified substantially higher poverty rates among those with disabilities, in spite of high levels of education and a strong desire to work on the part of this community.
By HANNAH BROWN \
11/17/2021 8:41:57 PM
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Iran nuclear crisis coming 'soon' - opinion
It is important to realize the seriousness of Iran’s move to put everyone against the wall.
By SALEM AL KETBI \
11/17/2021 8:47:10 PM
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What is Israeli President Isaac Herzog's seven-year plan? - opinion
The presidential “seven-year plan” to improve the status of the state may bring about the necessary turning point in Israeli society long before the end of seven years.
By ARON MOR \
11/17/2021 8:53:58 PM
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Will the US take responsibility for UNRWA? - opinion
How much longer can UNRWA get away with this is entirely up to its donors, because clearly the situation is and never has been fully under their control.
By MARCUS SHEFF \
11/17/2021 8:58:28 PM
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How Trump, Kushner covered up Kashoggi's murder and got rewarded - opinion
Jared Kushner’s book does not have a title yet but look for something like “How I defeated the pandemic, brought peace to the Middle East and saved the world.”
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
11/17/2021 9:08:19 PM
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Climate change: Action, not political hot air, will cut carbon emissions - opinion
Actual investments in nuclear, carbon capture, wind and hydro will do much more for our planet than world leaders getting together via private jet to make goals without plans
By JUDAH WAXELBAUM \
11/17/2021 9:15:51 PM
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Israelis should be taught Arabic in schools - editorial
Israelis can do more to assimilate into the region.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
11/17/2021 9:21:27 PM
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GenCell, EV Motors to work on off-grid charging
The project will provide demonstration sites that are expected to attract interest from e-mobility companies worldwide.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 9:26:52 PM
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Facial movements can be tracked to detect lying with 73% accuracy - TAU researchers
It is nearly impossible to accurately determine when someone is lying with most existing technologies; electrodes, however, can be used to detect facial movements and correctly identify lies.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 9:53:50 PM
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Islamic State now appears present in all Afghan provinces - UN envoy
"This is an area deserving more attention from the international community," she said.
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 10:41:26 PM
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Arab teens throw stones at yeshiva head in Ramle, arrested by police
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/17/2021 10:45:30 PM
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Qatar, Egypt agree to supply fuel and basic building materials to Gaza
Following a May 21 ceasefire, mediated by Egypt, access to reconstruction funds and materials has been a key Hamas demand.
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 11:12:22 PM
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US House censures Republican Gosar for posting violent video
Gosar posted an anime video this month that showed him killing Ocasio-Cortez. It was the latest instance of escalating violent rhetoric in Congress.
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 11:31:13 PM
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 strikes Santiago del Estero Province in Argentina
By REUTERS \
11/17/2021 11:56:08 PM