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Fatal hit and run on highway 80
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 1:06:33 AM
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14 Americans evacuated from Japanese cruise ship contract coronavirus
The US State Department added in a statement that these individuals were moved to a specialized containment area for quarantine.
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 9:35:04 AM
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Coronavirus latest: 100 new deaths and 1,933 new cases on Sunday
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 1:58:28 AM
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Fast food outlets in China ramp up contactless pickup due to coronavirus
McDonald's has implemented contactless pickup and delivery of Big Macs, fries and other menu items across the China as the outbreak has unfolded.
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 2:19:10 AM
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Members of joint US-Israeli committee to map West Bank rule announced
Shortly after the peace plan was revealed, Friedman told reporters that Israel could, in his view, “annex settlements at any time.”
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
2/17/2020 5:13:15 AM
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Diego Schwartzman fights through injury to win match
It was the longest match in the history of the Buenos Aires tournament.
By JTA STAFF \
2/17/2020 4:05:03 AM
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Jewish umbrella body adopts gun stance at odds with Trump administration
Two resolutions comported with Trump administration policy, on rehabilitation for prisoners and adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism.
By RON KAMPEAS \
2/17/2020 4:18:22 AM
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Monsey hero turns down $20,000 reward from 'Zionist' organizations
After consulting with his rabbi, he decided to reject the money from the “Zionist organizations" – because they don’t represent the beliefs and values of his haredi Orthodox community.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
2/17/2020 6:30:24 PM
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Princess Diana’s niece converting to Judaism for marriage to tycoon
It will be the second marriage for Lewis, a South Africa native whose fortune is estimated at about $100 million.
By MARCY OSTER \
2/17/2020 11:03:50 AM
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Iran parliamentary elections might give Khamenei loyalists a tighter grip
Like hardliners, conservatives back the ruling theocracy, but unlike them support more engagement with the outside world.
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 7:22:45 AM
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Australia to evacuate more than 200 citizens from cruise ship quarantined at Japan port
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 7:38:34 AM
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Tokyo marathon to cancel entries from general public due to coronavirus
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 7:52:51 AM
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40-year-old motorcyclist killed in car accident on highway 40
By MAARIV ONLINE \
2/17/2020 7:59:16 AM
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IDF Home Front Command drill to take place during morning hours
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 8:20:12 AM
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Yohai Gild, pioneer of cannabis cultivation, arrested in Thailand
Gild, one of the pioneers of cannabis cultivation in Israel, and founder of Better Cannabis, has been arrested in Thailand allegedly on suspicion of dealing different types of illicit drugs.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 12:19:58 PM
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Nasrallah: Soleimani's death and Trump's plan 'ushered in confrontation'
‘All the people of the region will carry a rifle, because this American tyrant has left no room for anyone’
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/18/2020 3:28:43 PM
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Israeli health official: Only epidemic at the moment is coronavirus panic
Rotstein stated that there is little to no chance of the coronavirus becoming an epidemic in the country because, "our system is sharp, and viral diagnoses are made fast."
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
2/17/2020 8:11:55 PM
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Are Israelis returning from Asian countries going into quarantine?
Israelis who landed need to go home and stay under quarantine. But for most, it means using public transportation to get there.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/18/2020 3:38:49 AM
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NBA All-Star Game crowd pays tribute to Kobe Bryant: 'Kobe, Kobe, Kobe'
Before tip-off, the singer and actor Jennifer Hudson, who is a Chicago native, sang with a montage of photos of Bryant and his daughter in the background.
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 11:02:29 AM
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Additional 99 virus infections confirmed on cruise ship in Japan
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 11:05:19 AM
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China says WHO delegation to visit Beijing, Guangdong, Sichuan
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 11:05:47 AM
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Additional 99 virus infections confirmed on cruise ship in Japan
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 11:08:34 AM
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Russia requests Canada to hand over files on ex-Nazi Helmut Oberlander
In December, Canada's Supreme Court rejected an appeal to restore his citizenship that he obtained in 1960.
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 11:20:43 AM
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Stephen Miller, controversial Trump advisor, weds VP's press secretary
US President Donald Trump also attended the wedding of immigration hard-liner and advisor Stephen Miller to Katie Waldman, VP Mike Pence's press secretary.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 7:44:37 PM
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Stabbing attempt at the Cave of the Patriarchs, no casualties reported
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 11:50:59 AM
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Thousands of female Chabad leaders gather for annual leadership convention
“As women, we have every ability to be part of the mission and dream of the Rebbe [Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson]," said Dini Freundlich, keynote speaker.
By HANNAH HEPNER \
2/17/2020 4:15:15 PM
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Iraq’s pro-Iran politicians allege US conspiracy
The US is the leader of the anti-ISIS coalition, has been training Iraq and has spent hundreds of millions to help Baghdad defeat ISIS.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/17/2020 1:54:05 PM
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IDF soldier who stopped Hebron stabbing receives certificate of honor
Israel Border police have heightened security near the Tomb of the Patriarchs.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/18/2020 2:50:17 PM
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Meet the Israeli innovation that can put an end to plastic packaging
Rather than producing single-use trays from plastic and aluminum, W-Cycle’s patented ‘SupraPulp’ packaging product is based on sugarcane pulp, known as bagasse
By EYTAN HALON \
2/17/2020 7:16:54 PM
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India summons Turkish envoy over Erdogan's remarks on Kashmir
During a visit to Pakistan last week, Erdogan said the situation in Indian Kashmir was worsening because of sweeping changes New Delhi introduced in the Muslim-majority territory.
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 12:47:38 PM
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Explosive balloon found near in a field near the Gaza border
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 12:51:20 PM
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Edelstein: Arab Joint List is illegitimate partner for gov’t coalition
But says no ethical problem for Netanyahu to be premier while under indictment, trial
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/17/2020 9:10:26 PM
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Qasem Soleimani's life: Secrets of his role with Turkey, Russia, Syria
Iran’s former defense minister on how Soleimani confronted “Zionists,” ISIS and helped persuade Russia on the importance of Syria. “He was more than a commander: he was a diplomat and administrator."
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/17/2020 5:32:05 PM
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Jordan's King Abdullah II does his part in cleaning up the Red Sea
Towards the end of the video you can see the king saving the life of a sea turtle entangled by a rope, which is chaining the turtle to a rock on the seafloor.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
2/17/2020 7:11:03 PM
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Beijing to fast-track new mask factory in coronavirus fight
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 1:41:30 PM
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Syrian forces consolidate control of Aleppo to eradicate insurgents
The advances have sent hundreds of thousands of Syrian civilians fleeing towards the border with Turkey in the biggest single displacement of the nine-year-old war.
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 1:44:01 PM
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No let up in Taliban attacks, fresh orders awaited over deal with US
Commanders in Paktika and Nangarhar - two other provinces regarded as strongholds for the Taliban – also said they would continue their attacks as planned.
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 1:55:25 PM
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Rivlin to visit Fiji en route to Australia
The nation of islands is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence and is hosting a Pacific Islands Summit.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
2/18/2020 5:39:47 PM
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Rise in coronavirus infections prompts Japan to limit public crowds
The last time the emperor's birthday celebration was canceled was 1996, amid a hostage crisis at the Japanese embassy in Peru.
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 2:01:51 PM
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Knesset votes to grant Likud MK immunity
Vote passes 62-43 with two abstentions, Netanyahu among MKs in favor
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/17/2020 8:46:23 PM
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Body of Palestinian suspected of shooting attack near Dolev found
The IDF has found the body of a Palestinian suspected of injuring an IDF soldier who sustained light wounds to his head.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/17/2020 8:26:50 PM
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Attack on church in Burkina Faso leaves 24 dead
According to the UN, nearly 4,000 people have been murdered in related terrorist attacks throughout Burkina Faso and the surrounding territories - including neighboring countries Mali and Niger.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
2/17/2020 2:53:55 PM
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‘International Criminal Court being politicized’ says Edelstein
Edelstein says 'outrageous approach of that lady from Gambia’ is politicizing the court, in reference to ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda.
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/17/2020 2:47:08 PM
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Bezeq's Pelephone bids for Israeli mobile rival Golan Telecom
The proposal is valid until April 15 and is subject to various conditions, including signing a binding agreement.
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 2:49:41 PM
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Masked assailants attempt to abduct Bedouin IDF officer, steal his gun
The IDF officer was able to escape by hiding under a truck, which ran over his hand. His friend was forced to curse and insult his village while they recorded it.
By AARON REICH \
2/17/2020 8:32:35 PM
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Trump kicks off Daytona 500 race with limo loop, Air Force One flyby
Trump served as grand marshal at the annual National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing event
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 3:33:05 PM
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Iran's FM: Iranian accused of violating US sanctions returns from Germany
Detained in Germany, he has been freed and has returned to Iran after diplomatic efforts by Tehran announced Iran's foreign ministry
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 3:43:34 PM
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Iran ready to help Lebanon - Lebanon's president's office citing Larijani
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 3:50:55 PM
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Royalties for natural resources could reach NIS 1.5 billion this year
The projected figure represents a 73% increase.
By EYTAN HALON \
2/17/2020 7:13:43 PM
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Iraq’s pro-Iran politicians allege US conspiracy
US leads anti-ISIS Coalition, trains Iraqi forces, has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to help defeat ISIS in Iraq
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/17/2020 4:39:39 PM
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Suicide blast kill 10 in southwestern Pakistan city of Quetta
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 4:44:41 PM
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New Labor-Meretz campaign calls Barkat capitalist pig
Labor-Gesher-Meretz's ad says its leader Amir Peretz has a "socioeconomic heart" and contrast him with Barkat, who the ad calls "capitalist pig."
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/17/2020 5:10:11 PM
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Venezuelan 'blood gold' could be used to fund terror attacks
Venezuelan gold is a noted issue in the country, as it is used by Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro to maintain the loyalty of the army.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 7:25:39 PM
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Israeli delegations abroad prepare to start voting in Knesset elections
Polling place with the most eligible voters is in New York, where 812 Israelis can vote
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/17/2020 9:12:40 PM
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Turkey says talks in Moscow over Syria's Idlib to continue Tuesday
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 5:31:53 PM
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Plane to return Israelis from 'coronavirus cruise' takes off to Japan
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 5:58:31 PM
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Jerusalem chief rabbi locked out of his office in internal quarrel
Religious services minister reprimands Jerusalem Local Religious Council chair over incident
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/17/2020 9:23:43 PM
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Canaanite temple uncovered in biblical city destroyed by Joshua
The layout of the square-shaped building featured numerous side rooms, as well as a compound in the front marked by two columns and two towers leading to a large room.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
2/17/2020 7:20:56 PM
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Berlin’s commissioner to fight antisemitism slams university for BDS event
“If anti-Israeli boycott and delegitimization campaigns are directly supported, the line regarding Israel-related antisemitism was crossed."
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
2/18/2020 5:47:14 PM
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Israeli Burning Man-style festival in West Bank sparks controversy
According to The Guardian, local Palestinian residents and authorities were not consulted about the event.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 9:03:35 PM
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Hundreds of bereaved parents, siblings gather for special day in Tel Aviv
Or Lamishpachot Association event provides free psychological sessions, spa treatments
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/17/2020 8:18:11 PM
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Coronavirus: "Every scenario on the table" says WHO
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 6:46:45 PM
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Judge in Rabbi Berland case to have conduct reviewed over 'Mentos' jab
The quip was referencing the charges facing Berland, as he has been accused of giving mint Mentos as a curative blessing to terminally ill patients who paid him.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 7:07:27 PM
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EU punts on joint response to Trump plan until next month
“We briefly discussed how best to relaunch a political process that is acceptable to both parties and how best to defend internationally agreed parameters of equal rights and international law,”
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/17/2020 9:29:21 PM
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Palestinian officials face threats, abuse for normalizing ties with Israel
They were accused of betraying the Palestinian people and cause by talking to Israelis.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
2/17/2020 10:01:29 PM
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Israel's, PA’s allies press ICC on war crimes decision – who wins?
Analysis: After over 30 parties, including countries, NGOs and top experts, filed on behalf of Israel and the PA, Jerusalem’s position may have improved.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/17/2020 8:34:10 PM
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El Al CEO to staff: ‘Painful decisions may be required’
The email was sent shortly after El Al notified the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange that the company is in a financial crisis – not of its own making – because of the spread of the coronavirus.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
2/17/2020 7:41:52 PM
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Snubbed by Gulf, Lebanon's PM Diab hosts Iranian official
Iran's parliament speaker, Ali Larijani, is the first senior foreign official to visit since Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab's government took office.
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 7:34:34 PM
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Bahrain sentences citizen to 3 years in prison for burning Israeli flag
The man, whose identity has not been revealed to the press, was arrested after burning the Israeli flag during a pro-Palestinian protest in the country.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/18/2020 12:22:42 AM
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Airstrikes destroy IRGC Quds Force HQ, warehouse at Damascus airport
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sites at Damascus International Airport were heavily damaged due to airstrikes.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/17/2020 9:12:48 PM
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Israelis returning from Thailand jailed if they refuse quarantine
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 8:12:42 PM
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ICC trial in The Hague one option for Sudan's Bashir -minister
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 8:21:57 PM
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A gesture to honor Monsey hero ended up in controversy; here is why
Analysis: Joseph Gluck's decision to turn down the $20,000 prize should not come as a surprise
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
2/18/2020 7:30:30 PM
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Netanyahu dares Ashkenazi to reveal Harpaz tapes
Ashkenazi claims Barak destroyed his recordings, Barak called him a liar in response.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/18/2020 12:14:23 AM
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Coronavirus: US State Dept tracks 60 US citizens in Japan
By REUTERS \
2/17/2020 9:14:29 PM
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Mark Rashkow takes a final blues bow in Tel Aviv
If the name does not immediately set some bells apealin’ perhaps mention of the likes of Michael Jackson, blues icon Muddy Waters and Jimi Hendrix drummer Buddy Miles might do the business.
By BARRY DAVIS \
2/17/2020 9:34:21 PM
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Polling stations planned for coronavirus victims
Polling stations could be created across the country for voters who are in their required 14 days of isolation following their return from China, Thailand and other countries in Asia.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/17/2020 10:03:45 PM
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Keren Ann celebrates 20 years of music
The concerts will take place on February 26 at Hezekiah’s Cave in Jerusalem, February 27 the Alma Arts Center in Zichron Ya’acov, and February 28 at Zucker Hall in Tel Aviv.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 9:41:19 PM
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IPO honors Mussorgsky with a perfect performance of a Russian original
The evening continued with four poems by Arseny Golenishchev-Kutuzov as set to music by Mussorgsky and sung in the original Russian by mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
2/17/2020 9:46:29 PM
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The Lounge February 18, 2020: Partner Communications
Last Tuesday, Partner Communications held its annual conference, titled ‘Partners in Excellence.’
By MICHAL GALANTI \
2/17/2020 9:51:25 PM
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Apple, Nespresso products flying from Israeli Duty Free shops
Despite the coronavirus lagging down on world trade, TouchIt has enough stock to last until the end of June
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/17/2020 9:54:31 PM
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An open letter to Avigdor Liberman
Mr. Liberman, the polls indicate that you are in a strong position to decide the future of our children and grandchildren in the election on March 2.
By WALTER BINGHAM \
2/17/2020 9:58:22 PM
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After years of conflict, shoots of peace emerging in Yemen
Arguably, Yemen is now at its calmest since the civil war began.
By JULIE LENARZ \
2/18/2020 10:56:27 AM
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Promoting Jewish learning is the greatest revenge against our enemies
Many historians agree that antisemitism is reaching levels globally not seen since the Holocaust.
By ANTHONY SCARAMUCCI \
2/17/2020 10:04:57 PM
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Walking with survivors on 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz
We entered the gas chambers in silence... there was no talking allowed.
By ANAT BARBER \
2/17/2020 10:10:25 PM
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Does anyone still care about Jewish values?
As antisemitism has spiked around the world, including in the United States, Holocaust memory has become more important than ever.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
2/17/2020 10:14:42 PM
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Reuven Rivlin speaks out against bullying
Under the slogan #DontStandBy, the president on Sunday launched a campaign against cyberbullying.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
2/17/2020 10:18:12 PM
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Donald Trump's plan for Israel’s security
The security-based essence of the plan has been one of the fundamentals of Israel’s security doctrine since repelling aggression in the Six Day War.
By ZALMAN SHOVAL \
2/17/2020 10:22:03 PM
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The Trump plan's legacy is the failure of the Right
Ambassador David Friedman gave America’s blessing to annexation within a day of the plan’s release. Ten days later, he did a full about-face.
By TEHILA WENGER \
2/17/2020 10:26:26 PM
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Reds follow cup conquest with league victory
Holon tops Hapoel Tel Aviv • Yellow-and-blue downs Rishon heading into international break
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
2/17/2020 10:37:10 PM
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The Palestinians’ statehood gamble at the ICC – analysis
Legal briefs filed with the ICC on the court's jurisdiction over east Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza have produced split results on the question of Palestinian statehood.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/17/2020 11:23:04 PM
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Germany rejects proposed law to naturalize Jews who fled Nazis
Germany's main parties rejected a proposed new law making it easier for the descendants of those who fled Nazi Germany to return, saying that two decrees issued last summer were sufficient.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/18/2020 3:32:55 PM
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Jeff Bezos pledges $10b. to climate change fight
"We applaud Jeff Bezos' philanthropy, but one hand cannot give what the other is taking away," activist group Amazon Employees for Climate Justice said on Twitter.
By REUTERS \
2/18/2020 3:21:41 PM