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-'All I want for Christmas is democracy,' say Hungary protesters
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 12:02:51 AM
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Knesset committee will discuss regulations for compensating Gaza area businesses
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/17/2018 12:33:06 AM
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Car blast kills nine in Syrian city near Turkey border
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 1:04:51 AM
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Saudi Arabia denounces U.S. Senate position on Khashoggi
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 1:11:47 AM
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Netanyahu: Israeli ties to Arab world stronger without the Palestinians
“What is happening at the moment is that we are in a process of normalization with the Arab world without progress in the diplomatic process with the Palestinians,” Netanyahu said.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/17/2018 2:02:47 AM
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Israel joins the race to become a quantum superpower
China and the US have made substantial investments and advancements in some area of quantum research.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM,MAAYAN HOFFMAN \
12/17/2018 4:25:51 AM
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U.S. Senate report to detail extent of Russian election meddling
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 4:55:33 AM
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Kindertransport survivors compensated at 80th anniversary of rescue
The Kindertransport Fund will be opened by the Claims Conference on January 1, 2019. As of this date, requests for compensation can be submitted for free, even in Israel, without the need for assistance from any party.
By SARA RUBENSTEIN \
12/17/2018 6:17:54 AM
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Palestinian Report: IDF begins destroying home of Barkan terrorist
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/17/2018 6:41:04 AM
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Bon Jovi to ‘Post’ ahead of TA show: I wish someone had told my younger self to slow down
Two months after news of the band’s return to Israel leaked in the Hebrew media, the group has officially announced its return to Tel Aviv – three years after its first show there.
By AMY SPIRO,DAVID BRINN \
12/17/2018 7:17:51 AM
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What's guiding Israel's actions on the Lebanon border?
The researchers mentioned that while for the most part, Hezbollah’s missiles are small and inaccurate, “the sheer amount of them makes them an efficient weapon.”
By UDI SEGAL \
12/17/2018 8:19:03 AM
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IDF demolishes home of Barkan shooter
Ashraf Suleiman Na'alwa shot and killed Kim Yehezkel-Levengrond and Ziv Hajbi in the Barkan industrial area outside Ariel on October 7.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/17/2018 8:37:22 AM
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Israel's border walls: A case study for Trump’s mantra
Israelis in large part view the American leader's goal of curbing illegal immigration as rational and necessary
By CHARLES BYBELEZER/THE MEDIA LINE,TERRANCE J. MINTNER/THE MEDIA LINE \
12/17/2018 8:42:58 AM
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Singapore court allows gay doctor to adopt biological son in groundbreaking ruling
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 9:12:24 AM
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Two IDF soldiers injured in military training
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/17/2018 9:23:57 AM
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Patriots owner Robert Kraft attends Tree of Life services before game
Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman on Sunday morning posted a photograph of the cleats he planned to wear during Sunday’s game against the Steelers.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
12/17/2018 9:34:29 AM
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Jordan, Japan launch strategic dialogue to boost bilateral ties
The two ministers agreed on increasing trade, economic, investment and educational exchange, in addition to boosting defense and security cooperation.
By JORDAN TIMES \
12/17/2018 9:34:55 AM
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Keep Dreaming: Moral obligation or indignation- Our choice to bring Ethiopian Jews home
Not bringing home the marooned Jews in Ethiopia will be a shameful blemish on an otherwise glorious history of the ingathering of our exiles.
By DAVID BREAKSTONE \
12/17/2018 10:06:17 AM
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Tzipi Hotovely pushes for Georgia to move embassy to Jerusalem
Hotovely met with the new president, as well as the new Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze, who began his tenure six months ago, and the foreign minister.
By URI BOLLAG \
12/17/2018 10:23:57 AM
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IDF completes investigation into Hamas anti-tank missile attack on bus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/17/2018 10:51:08 AM
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Eritrean and Sudanese crime data released for first time in five years
Proportionally, there are more cases opened for Eritrean and Sudanese population than the general population and the rest of migrants.
By YVETTE J. DEANE \
12/17/2018 11:09:20 AM
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CNN tours Hezbollah attack tunnels crossing into Israel
An IDF officer wearing combat gear and identified only as Lt. Colonel R., explained to a reporter how complicated the tunnel finding operation really is.
By URI BOLLAG \
12/17/2018 11:21:15 AM
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Israel could face ICC charges if bill expelling terrorist families passes, expert warns
The legislation, which now needs Knesset approval, allows for members of a terrorist family to be forcibly expelled from their home within seven days of an attack or attempted attack
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/17/2018 11:27:37 AM
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Palestinian minor who killed Israeli in supermarket gets 35 years prison
Sgt.Tuvia Yania Weissman was stabbed to death in February 2016 at the Rami Levi supermarket
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/17/2018 11:36:58 AM
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Gov’t cites spike in Palestinian incitement before week of terror
The study found a sharp rise in calls by Hamas to attack Israelis in the West Bank in October and November.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/17/2018 11:40:09 AM
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Is Matzo ball soup on the menu for Michael Cohen in prison?
According to CNN, FCI Otisville serves kosher foods such as matzah ball soup, gefilte fish and rugelach, in part because of its “proximity to New York’s sizable Jewish population.”
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
12/17/2018 11:49:33 AM
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Saudi Arabia denounces US Senate resolutions on Khashoggi, Yemen
The votes last Thursday were a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump, but largely symbolic.
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 12:06:31 PM
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Netanyahu must petition High Court to use donations to fund bribery defense
The prime minister had wanted to accept donations from his cousin, businessman Natan Milikovsky, and businessman Spencer Partridge, with his legal costs estimated at several million shekels.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/17/2018 12:13:51 PM
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Christmas comes early for some Israeli residents
Those looking to grab some Christmas cheer should be aware that only those Christians with Old City residency are eligible to receive a tree.
By YVETTE J. DEANE \
12/17/2018 12:32:45 PM
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IDF censures officers over Hamas Kornet attack that left soldier injured
Mother of soldier calls punishment too light, says military should have thrown officers out of the army for November incident at the Black Arrow site.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/17/2018 12:43:18 PM
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Kremlin says new Ukrainian church being used for political ends
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 12:46:26 PM
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China says U.S. has brought back 'the ghost of unilateralism' to WTO
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 12:48:35 PM
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Turkey says it will not let the U.S. hold it back in Syria
Relations between the two NATO allies have long been strained by Syria policy.
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 1:34:02 PM
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Utzma Yehudit crowdfunds its way to Knnest run
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/17/2018 1:35:12 PM
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Shahr Ayalon, head of Israeli Railways, resigns
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/17/2018 1:47:26 PM
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Google to spend $1 bln to establish new campus in New York
The 1.7 million square-foot campus, called Google Hudson Square, will include leased properties at Hudson Street and Washington Street.
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 1:55:29 PM
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Iran urges EU to press U.S. on approval of passenger aircraft deliveries
To upgrade its aging fleet, Iran Air ordered 200 passenger aircraft - 100 from Airbus, 80 from Boeing and 20 from Franco-Italian turboprop maker ATR.
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 2:02:16 PM
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Migrant children at U.S.-Mexico border marked with numbers on their arms
The children on the video are likely Honduran refugees that reached the US-Mexican border as part of the mass migration march, also termed the caravan
By URI BOLLAG \
12/17/2018 2:12:18 PM
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Turkey may start new Syria operation at any moment, Erdogan says
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 2:26:32 PM
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Lebanese forces draw weapons at IDF soldiers operating along Blue Line
Captured on film, UNIFIL troops are seen working to deescalate situation.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/17/2018 2:26:48 PM
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Israeli parents crowd-fund to save twin-babies
The twins, Yoel and Yael, suffer from Canavan Disease. A rare genetic disease which causes brain degeneration.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/17/2018 2:39:31 PM
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Lapid on bill expelling terrorist families: Where have you been until now?
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/17/2018 2:48:43 PM
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Father of Palestinian woman detained by PA: "We fear for her life"
After waiting for more than three hours, Badran and his wife learned that the PA security forces had taken Suha back to prison in Jericho.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/17/2018 2:50:51 PM
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Netanyahu: Israel has missiles that can strike any target in the Middle East
“This is an offensive force that belongs to the State of Israel and is relevant for all our different fronts," the prime minister said.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/17/2018 2:52:01 PM
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Russian, Israeli armies 'cooperating closely' after downing of plane
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meets Jewish Agency head Isaac Herzog in Moscow.
By HERB KEINON \
12/17/2018 2:56:06 PM
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Livni: Government making small politics of serious security situation
"While Israel faces tremendous security challenges in Gaza, the north and the West Bank," said Livni, "government ministers are making small politics of primaries and election.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/17/2018 3:19:21 PM
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A musical Christmas mass the entire world can appreciate
‘Misa Criolla’ transcends its religious character and conveys a profound message of peace for all, says Facundo Ramirez, who will direct a performance of his father’s composition in Tel Aviv today.
By BARRY DAVIS \
12/17/2018 3:24:35 PM
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Report: Russia instructed Lebanon to solve Hezbollah tunnel issue
Such a request, made by the Russians, carries a lot of weight due to the influence Moscow has on Hezbollah.
By TAL LEV RAM/MAARIV \
12/17/2018 3:28:33 PM
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Lockerbie marks 30 years since deadly attack
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 3:36:19 PM
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A view from the top: Western Galilee Winter
The festival, coordinated by Western Galilee Now (WGN) - a consortium of small businesses in the area - is now in its seventh year and is a flagship event for the NGO.
By NOA AMOUYAL \
12/17/2018 3:45:36 PM
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Afghan Taliban to meet U.S. officials as peace efforts intensify
The Taliban, seeking to reimpose strict Islamic law after their 2001 overthrow, say the presence of international forces in Afghanistan is the main obstacle to peace.
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 3:50:25 PM
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PM: I am going to visit Brazil
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/17/2018 4:01:46 PM
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New Israeli show tackles African refugees, crime and murder
Yes series 'Asylum City,' set in south Tel Aviv, brought drama and suspense to headline events.
By AMY SPIRO \
12/17/2018 4:03:37 PM
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What’s behind Sudanese President al-Bashir going to meet Syria’s Assad
The rhetoric from the Sudanese visit is decidedly anti-western, whereas Saudi Arabia is still in the western camp.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/17/2018 4:07:23 PM
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Netanyahu comments on the destruction of deemed 'terrorists'' homes in closed Likud meeting session
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/17/2018 4:31:31 PM
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Netanyahu to attend Brazilian President inauguration ceremony
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will visit Brazil and attend the inauguration of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
12/17/2018 4:50:01 PM
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Israel will stop use of coal for energy purposes by 2030
Israel has been reducing coal use and shifting to natural gas.
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 4:55:28 PM
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Two IDF soldiers injured due to car accident while training
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/17/2018 5:05:34 PM
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Despite legal warning, Netanyahu says deporting terrorists’ families is effective
“In my opinion, its benefits are greater than its costs,” Netanyahu said in a Likud faction meeting.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/17/2018 5:13:27 PM
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Rona Ramon, widow of first Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon, passed away
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/17/2018 5:24:01 PM
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Erdogan says Trump positive on Turkish military plan to push east in Syria
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 5:26:16 PM
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Two IDF soldiers injured in overturned bulldozer during training
One was badly injured and the other lightly injured, both men were taken to a hospital to get medical care and their families were notified.
By HAGAY HACOHEN,JOSH AXELROD \
12/17/2018 5:31:03 PM
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Rona Ramon, widow of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon, passes away at 54
President Reuven Rivlin honored her memory by saying "Ilan and Assaf touched the heavens, Rona touched our hearts."
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
12/17/2018 5:36:44 PM
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Labour's Corbyn to call for no confidence vote in PM May
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 5:52:39 PM
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Afghan Taliban meet U.S. officials, as peace efforts intensify
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 5:54:42 PM
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Flynn's former business partner charged with undisclosed lobbying for Turkey
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 5:56:38 PM
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UK's May says rescheduling Brexit vote in parliament for mid-Jan
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 5:58:12 PM
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A quarter of young religious women enlisting in the IDF, study finds
Increasing enlistment among young women from national-religious sector flies in the face of a campaign by hard-line rabbis against the trend.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/17/2018 6:10:10 PM
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Finance Minister: Glad we're talking about living costs, we're on it
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/17/2018 6:57:55 PM
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Why a Turkish MP attacked Sarah Jessica Parker’s Jewish ties
Aydin Unal – from Erdogan’s ruling party – said the actress is a ‘notorious Israel defender.’
By AMY SPIRO \
12/17/2018 6:57:56 PM
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Amy Schumer joins calls on U.S. politicians to free trafficking victim jailed for murder
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 7:40:34 PM
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Israel, they have a bobsled team for 2022
It turned out to be a perfect match, and just two days after having reached out, Raice was driving up to Lake Placid to compete.
By JTA \
12/17/2018 7:55:26 PM
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Airbnb says it opposes BDS – but it’s still boycotting settlements
Airbnb expressed its unequivocal rejection of the BDS movement but says it will continue to refrain from listing West Bank vacation rentals.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/17/2018 7:57:42 PM
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U.N. mission in Lebanon confirms Hezbollah tunnels crossed Israel border
"UNIFIL at this stage can confirm that two of the tunnels cross the Blue Line." the UNIFIL said according to the statement.
By HERB KEINON \
12/17/2018 8:12:08 PM
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SpaceIL and IAI to carry national anthem, flag and prayers to Moon
Time capsule to carry Israel’s Declaration of Independence, the prayer of “Tefilat Haderech,” the Bible, the Israeli flag, maps of the State of Israel and the national anthem.
By YAFIT OVADIA \
2/21/2019 2:10:21 PM
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Bennett: Netanyahu’s current government won’t annex West Bank
“One of our key core elements of our platform is to apply Israeli sovereignty on Israel [Area C]," said Bennett.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/17/2018 8:45:57 PM
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Knesset approves Netanyahu as defense minister
When the Defense Ministry became available, Bennett said his Bayit Yehudi party would leave the coalition if he was not appointed to head it.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/17/2018 8:51:42 PM
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Knesset speaker backs letting Israelis vote abroad
The initiative is expected to receive the support of every party in the coalition, plus Yisrael Beytenu in the opposition. But every other opposition party would oppose it.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/17/2018 8:57:58 PM
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Outrage over German funding of Palestinian schoolbook praising terrorists
The Palestinian female terrorist Dalal Mughrabi, who was involved in the murder 38 Israelis, including 13 children, in 1978, was defended as a martyr in the Palestinian school material.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
12/17/2018 9:14:10 PM
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Local film prizes announced
Leading animator and director Dudu Shalita also received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/17/2018 9:25:03 PM
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‘Shababnikim’ producer Daniel Paran dies
Paran, who studied filmmaking in the US, held many roles in the Israeli television industry, including one as a producer on Channel One in the 1970s.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/17/2018 9:37:11 PM
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Right-wing rebellion against Netanyahu escalates
Three MKs threatened to nix prime minister's flagship bill.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/17/2018 9:40:31 PM
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Comedy for Koby hits 18 years of funny
Comedy for Koby
Beit Shmuel, Jerusalem
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/17/2018 9:55:22 PM
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Israel is looking East
In Japan, a recent concert featuring Rita and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra celebrated Israel’s 70th birthday. The event received broad media coverage and stimulated public interest in Israel.
By GILAD COHEN \
12/17/2018 9:59:21 PM
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Italy hopeful of imminent budget deal with EU
By REUTERS \
12/17/2018 10:01:50 PM
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Iran, Turkey, Russia threaten Israel in Eastern Mediterranean
The Russian eastern Mediterranean naval presence is growing. Russia secured for itself the naval base at Tarsus and the air base at Khmeimim in Syria.
By EFRAIM INBAR \
12/17/2018 10:10:04 PM
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Start-Up Nation?
The sector needs to keep growing in order to remain relevant and attract investors and clients around the world.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/17/2018 10:15:54 PM
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How do we prevent America from getting a Jeremy Corbyn as leader?
The most important guarantor of bipartisan support for Israel is the America-Israel Public Affairs Committee, whose annual policy conference I have been attending for a quarter century.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
12/17/2018 10:22:37 PM
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The Lounge: December 18, 2018
The latest social news from Israeli life.
By MICHAL GALANTI \
12/17/2018 10:27:15 PM
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On My Mind: Shattered glass
The New York Police Department recorded a 22% increase in antisemitic incidents in the city in the first 10 months of this year, compared to the same period in 2017.
By KENNETH BANDLER \
12/17/2018 10:30:32 PM
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How totalitarian regimes will take over social media and destroy the West
Porous borders and radio waves and other methods enabled people to learn what was happening outside of various police states, such as the Soviet empire.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/17/2018 10:36:34 PM
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America’s holiday season in the Trump era
When Ramadan falls during midwinter, it contributes the devotion of fasting to the season: “Thus may you... magnify God for having guided you.” (Qur’an 2:185)
By NOAH LAWRENCE \
12/17/2018 10:37:01 PM