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How we Americans saved the passengers on the ‘SS St. Louis’
May 27, 2014, is the 75th anniversary of the arrival in Havana harbor of the star-crossed ship, the S.S. St. Louis, which sailed from Hamburg, Germany in May 1939, carrying over 900 Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany.
By ROBERT N. ROSEN \
6/17/2014 12:00:05 AM
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June 17: Readers react to the three missing yeshiva students
With regard to IDF targets Hamas as PM says group took the boys,” it is time for Israel to institute the death penalty for convicted Palestinian murderers.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
6/17/2014 12:07:24 AM
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Borderline Views: Putting life in perspective
The day that football takes precedence over the fate of the three boys is the day that we lose our bearings on what is truly important in our lives.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
6/17/2014 12:18:51 AM
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Fundamentally Freund: Time to topple the Palestinian Authority
Instead of allowing the terrorists of Fatah and Hamas free rein in various parts of Judea and Samaria, let’s finally put an end to the experiment that was the Palestinian Authority and dismantle it.
By MICHAEL FREUND \
6/17/2014 12:30:23 AM
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Libya bans car traffic at night in Benghazi to stem violence
By REUTERS \
6/17/2014 12:39:39 AM
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Rami Igra, former head of Mossad MIA unit, questions PM’s Hamas abduction claim
Former Mossad division head tells 'Post' that "Netanyahu’s naming of those who abducted these kids is more political than factual."
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
6/17/2014 1:16:38 AM
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Iran, US discussed 'disastrous' situation in Iraq-Iranian official
By REUTERS \
6/17/2014 1:19:31 AM
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US deploys small force to Iraq, opens dialogue with Iran
US President Obama informed Congress of decision to counter the growing threat of ISIS, a terrorist militia threatening the sovereignty of Iraq and Syria.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
6/17/2014 1:40:04 AM
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Police: Supervisor did not take kidnap call seriously
The failure by police to take the victim’s call seriously ended up giving the kidnappers at least a five-hour head start Thursday night
By BEN HARTMAN \
6/17/2014 2:06:16 AM
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IAF attacks targets in Gaza in response to rocket
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/17/2014 2:26:19 AM
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Arab MK upset by relative’s public call for return of teens
Mohammad Zoabi: Palestinian Authority ‘biggest terrorist’ of all; Likud’s Levin calls on public security minister to guarantee outspoken kin’s security.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
6/17/2014 2:31:48 AM
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IAF attacks targets in Gaza after rocket launched toward Israel fails to land
Air Force retaliates for rocket launching towards southern Israel; no damages or injuries reported.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/17/2014 3:21:18 AM
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Analysis: Is forced feeding hunger striking administratively detained prisoners legal?
With the Knesset close to passing law permitting force-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners, ethical questions arise.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/17/2014 3:31:51 AM
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Defense Ministry to get NIS 1 billion from evacuation of Sde Dov airport
By NIV ELIS \
6/17/2014 3:34:22 AM
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Technion awards honorary doctorate to Dershowitz
In exclusive remarks to ‘Post,’ famed law professor calls Iran ‘greatest single threat to Israel.’
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
6/17/2014 8:12:59 AM
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‘Supreme Court was divided on Olmert retrial’
The Supreme Court had been divided and in the process of figuring out how to break their disagreement about whether to grant the state’s earlier request appealing Olmert’s acquittal.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/17/2014 3:40:20 AM
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An iPad for your thoughts
New Jersey federation offering tablet computer to further poll on suggested programming.
By SAM SOKOL \
6/17/2014 4:10:46 AM
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In Paris, police arrest 21-year-old man for alleged threat against synagogue
French jihadist returning from Syria arrested in Berlin.
By JOSEPH STRICH \
6/17/2014 4:14:05 AM
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SPNI enlists public’s help in building bird observation database
Interested birding amateurs and other volunteers can log in to a portal on SPNI’s Israeli Ornithological Center’s website.
By SHARON UDASIN \
6/17/2014 4:27:22 AM
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Obama meets national security team on rebel threat to Iraq
By REUTERS \
6/17/2014 4:50:35 AM
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A hat trick for Topol
Tuesday will be the last time outgoing President Shimon Peres gives the annual prize before he leaves office.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
6/17/2014 5:02:08 AM
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Analysis: Baghdad too big to fall for Tehran
Iran is using the crisis in Iraq as an opportunity to increase its influence in the Shi’ite ruled country.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
6/17/2014 5:18:04 AM
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Education Ministry: Return of Meitzav exam every three years
The quadrennial elementary school assessment Meitzav is used to assess and compare the performances of schools across the country.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
6/17/2014 5:21:07 AM
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Golf: Caesarea to host Israel’s first pro tourney
The tour’s top 50 players will compete for the Israel Masters Champion prize of 70,000 euros, funded by the Edmond de Rothschild Bank.
By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF \
6/17/2014 5:34:53 AM
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Games we play: Sox secure top seed for postseason
Philip Stein’s Sox won three games last week to clinch the No. 1 seed in the playoffs of The Jerusalem Post Softball League.
By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF \
6/17/2014 5:38:17 AM
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Analysis: Battling the rumors
The case of the kidnapped teens in the West Bank is like solving a puzzle by adding one piece to another, and for the IDF and the Shin Bet, rumors within the public are only complicating matters.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
6/17/2014 5:47:58 AM
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Russia raises Ukraine aid issue, UN talks drag on Syria help
By REUTERS \
6/17/2014 5:54:05 AM
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Esther Pollard reflects on her visit to the families of the kidnapped teens
Wife of Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard visits the families of Naftali Fraenkel, Gil- Ad Shaer and Eyal Yifrach.
By ESTHER POLLARD \
6/17/2014 6:45:47 AM
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Egypt's PM Mehleb sworn in as head of new government
By REUTERS \
6/17/2014 7:16:53 AM
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Search for kidnapped boys enters fifth day, IDF arrests 41 in night operation
A thousand soldiers launch raids in Nablus's Balata and Awarta areas as operation to retrieve missing teens further expands.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/17/2014 7:59:06 AM
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Police arrest 3 family members of Zoabi's teen cousin over public call for return of teens
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/17/2014 2:30:07 PM
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Bennett: 'We're turning the membership card for Hamas into a ticket to hell'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/17/2014 9:27:13 AM
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Rouhani takes time-out to watch Iran play in 'first really poor game' of World Cup
Iranian president relaxes at home, applauds Islamic Republic's first point as team stumbles to a goalless draw with Nigeria.
By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/17/2014 9:54:23 AM
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Bennett threatens Hamas in West Bank with 'ticket to hell'
Economy minister says Israel's stance against Hamas members in West Bank "has completely changed" following abduction of teens.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/17/2014 10:04:59 AM
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Pulling purse strings for peace
Without profound behavior modification by both sides, a peace agreement would be little more than a temporary armistice.
By NAIM PERESS \
6/17/2014 10:28:52 AM
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WATCH: Mother of kidnapped youth, 'We just want to embrace our children'
Families of abducted Israeli teens meet for first time since kidnapping; PM tells parents everything being done to locate their sons.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/17/2014 1:48:44 PM
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Letters to the Editor
Send letters by e-mail to: jrepletters@jreport.co.il
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
6/17/2014 10:35:52 AM
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Breaking the deadlock
A four-point plan to reverse the current slide towards a one state reality.
By SHLOMO BROM \
6/17/2014 10:38:12 AM
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14 Days
The latest news over the past fortnight.
By SUSAN LERNER \
6/17/2014 10:41:25 AM
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Sisi’s moment
The new Egyptian leader will need to be able to point to achievements in the security and economic realms to avoid a renewal of social and political protests.
By BRUCE MADDY-WEITZMAN \
6/17/2014 10:47:32 AM
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Liberman: The kidnappers are terrorists and MK Zoabi is a terrorist
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/17/2014 11:03:30 AM
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Memory can be redemptive
We remember Korah and his companions to learn from their mistake. By so doing we redeem them, and ourselves.
By DANIEL GREYBER \
6/17/2014 10:59:19 AM
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Bridging the gap
A New York party group is helping gay men to keep in touch
with the Jewish community.
By MAYA SHWAYDER \
6/17/2014 11:10:13 AM
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Zoabi: Kidnappers are not terrorists, they're fighting occupation
Liberman responds calling Balad MK "a terrorist"; Regev: She's a traitor and should be deported to Gaza.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/17/2014 11:37:37 AM
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Les drames sont notre ordinaire
De joyeux événements ont été assombris le week-end dernier, par l’enlèvement de trois adolescents israéliens par un groupe terroriste.
By DAVID BRINN \
6/17/2014 11:46:52 AM
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Un vrai nid d’espions
Ces trente dernières années, les gouvernements israéliens ont mis leur veto aux opérations d’espionnage contre les Etats-Unis
By YOSSI MELMAN \
6/17/2014 11:51:58 AM
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Israël déclare la guerre à la cigarette électronique
Fumer faux ou vrai ? Telle est la question
By AVI SABBAH \
6/17/2014 11:55:44 AM
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Sunni militants attack Shi'ite village in Iraq
By REUTERS \
6/17/2014 12:06:12 PM
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EU officially condemns kidnapping of Israeli yeshiva students
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/17/2014 12:30:05 PM
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Interview de Meyer Malka, candidat au Grand Rabbinat de France
By BERNARD MUSICANT \
6/17/2014 12:35:40 PM
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After five days, EU condemns kidnapping of Israeli teens
Following Jerusalem's fury over a lack of response from Ashton's office, EU calls for immediate release, safe return of seized youths.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,HERB KEINON \
6/17/2014 12:37:45 PM
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Interview d’Olivier Kaufmann, candidat au Grand Rabbinat de France
By BERNARD MUSICANT \
6/17/2014 12:49:12 PM
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Interview du Rav Laurent Berros, candidat au Grand Rabbinat de France
By BERNARD MUSICANT \
6/17/2014 12:55:28 PM
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Britain to reopen Iran embassy
By REUTERS \
6/17/2014 1:25:36 PM
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Mother of kidnapped teen: 'We just want to hug our children'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/17/2014 1:19:58 PM
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In diplomatic breakthrough, UK to reopen embassy in Iran
British Foreign Secretary Hauge says UK to establish small initial presence in Tehran, more than 2 years after mob ransacked mission.
By REUTERS \
6/17/2014 1:23:14 PM
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Six world powers, Iran start nuclear talks after setbacks
By REUTERS \
6/17/2014 1:31:34 PM
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UN investigators warn of wider sectarian war across Iraq, Syria
By REUTERS \
6/17/2014 1:41:37 PM
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Minister urges Knesset speaker to remove Zoabi's diplomatic immunity
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/17/2014 1:48:18 PM
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Panel: Every second school in Israel exposed to excess levels of radiation
“The security of citizens includes our responsibility for the welfare of our children in their educational institutions."
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
6/17/2014 2:25:32 PM
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Wildfire near Abu Ghosh out of control
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/17/2014 2:54:32 PM
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Six Israeli Arabs jailed, released in Shelly Dadon murder case
Supreme Court partially lifts gag order, revealing arrests that had initially made police hopeful a breakthrough in the case was imminent.
By BEN HARTMAN,YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/17/2014 3:03:15 PM
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Palestinian social media lauds 'Three Schalits' kidnapping
Online Palestinian initiatives celebrate kidnapping of Israelis, encourage prospect of prisoner swaps.
By SARAH GRUEN \
6/17/2014 3:08:26 PM
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Edelstein rejects calls to punish Zoabi for saying kidnappers are not terrorists
"I summarily reject Zoabi's harmful statement and her foolish attempts to justify war crimes and terrorist organizations," Edelstein states.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/17/2014 3:13:30 PM
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In response to kidnappings, Israel to stiffen conditions of Hamas prisoners
Israel is also engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts to delegitimize Hamas-Fatah unity pact, says official.
By HERB KEINON \
6/17/2014 3:28:39 PM
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Bodies of murdered children arrive in US for burial
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/17/2014 4:21:26 PM
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Antwerp Muslims throw rocks at Jewish school bus
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/17/2014 4:46:49 PM
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Russian reporter killed by mortar attack in eastern Ukraine
By REUTERS \
6/17/2014 4:55:31 PM
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Health Ministry to food industry: Israelis must cut down on salt
Ministry is concerned that if Israelis cut salt, they will replace it with unhealthy salt substitutes.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/17/2014 4:58:41 PM
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Lemur at Ramat Gan Safari makes World Cup predictions
Max, a red neck lemur, who has lived at the Safari for 12 years, is an animal of many talents.
By AVIVA LOEB \
6/17/2014 5:25:25 PM
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Security official: Hamas 'sustaining a series of blows'
"Everything linked to Hamas is being targeted," security source says, as weapons, cash and weapons-producing machines have been seized or shut down.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/17/2014 5:37:39 PM
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Netanyahu to Tony Blair: World must distance itself from those who kidnap children
Prime minister meets with Quartet envoy Tony Blair, reminds him that kidnapping reveals Hamas's "true face."
By HERB KEINON \
6/17/2014 5:47:46 PM
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Water Authority to invest NIS 100m. to revamp water infrastructure in Arava
For the first time Arava and Kikar Sdom residents will have a quality water supply equivalent to the rest of the country.
By SHARON UDASIN \
6/17/2014 6:05:17 PM
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Pediatric psychiatrist: Watch for signs of children’s emotional distress from kidnapping news
Youngsters exposed to events such as terror attacks, violence, death and abductions, even just on the news, may be deeply affected.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/17/2014 6:11:17 PM
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Senior haredi rabbis protest ruling freeing woman from marriage whose husband is in seven-year coma
Using innovative interpretation of halacha, rabbis concluded they could issue a “get zikui,” a bill of divorce on behalf of the husband.
By JEREMY SHARON \
6/17/2014 6:20:32 PM
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Cleric critical of Israel slated to take over Jerusalem’s St. Andrews church
Reverend Páraic Réamonn, a member of the Church of Scotland, will take over the Jerusalem congregation in September.
By SAM SOKOL \
6/17/2014 6:29:05 PM
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US holding captured Benghazi suspect on a ship
By REUTERS \
6/17/2014 7:01:56 PM
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IDF commander: 'Hamas is feeling the hits and getting the message'
Head of the Central Command says the IDF is focused on finding the kidnapped boys and weakening Hamas; says Hamas will come out of this operation weaker than before.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/17/2014 7:08:05 PM
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Yesh Atid MK: 'Michelle Obama, Bring Back Our Boys'
MK Lavie asks FLOTUS to advocate for the return of kidnapped yeshiva boys.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/17/2014 7:36:08 PM
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Two children murdered by father on Moshav Yishrash to be buried in Ohio Wednesday
The children were killed hours after arriving in Israel to visit their father, who had a history of domestic violence.
By BEN HARTMAN \
6/17/2014 7:43:52 PM
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No responsibility claimed at Hamas, Fatah press conference in Gaza
10 Palestinian groups held a press conference in Gaza and said that they were prepared to confront any Israeli "aggression."
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
6/17/2014 7:50:10 PM
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US Jews write to parents of kidnapped yeshiva students
The move, a JFNA spokesman explained, came “in response to communities throughout North America seeking a way to express their feelings towards last week’s kidnappings.”
By SAM SOKOL \
6/17/2014 8:08:46 PM
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Jordanian ambassador named UN human rights chief
Jordan’s FM said letters were sent to the UN Security Council members, the UN secretary-general, and the EU regarding Israeli actions on the Temple Mount.
By Ariel Ben Solomon,REUTERS \
6/17/2014 8:14:43 PM
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Environment Ministry to allocate NIS 183 million to regulating waste in Arab-Israeli sector
Knesset Environment Day focuses on environmental, social justice.
By SHARON UDASIN \
6/17/2014 8:27:41 PM
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Bronfman: Limmud FSU deserves government support
NGO for Russian-speaking Jewry lobbies for funding, invites Peres to September conference in his hometown.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/17/2014 8:46:04 PM
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Industry leaders pan Lapid's 0% VAT housing policy
Critics say the plan is the plan as ineffectual, costly and counterproductive.
By NIV ELIS \
6/17/2014 8:55:51 PM
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Dead Daisies feature Israel in new video, single
‘Face I Love’ video was shot in Tel Aviv and will feature interactive app.
By VICTORIA KEZRA \
6/17/2014 9:02:24 PM
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Clandestine raid puts central suspect in Benghazi attack in US custody
Khatallah is charged with conspiring with terrorists, with murder during an attack on a federal US facility, and with use of a firearm in the crime.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
6/17/2014 9:02:56 PM
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US says open to further talks with Iran about Iraq
By REUTERS \
6/17/2014 9:11:45 PM
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Israel Festival Review: Malandain Ballet Biarritz, ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Malandain presented an abstract rendition of the Shakespearian drama "Romeo and Juliet," starting at the end of the story – with death.
By ORA BRAFMAN \
6/17/2014 9:12:47 PM
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Doubling of property taxes on capital’s ‘ghost apartments’ expected to be ratified
Over 10,000 owned but uninhabited residences have drained city’s economy, created cost-prohibitive market for young residents, says deputy mayor.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
6/17/2014 9:13:03 PM
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Grapevine: The first ladies in their lives
President-elect Reuven Rivlin, when making his maiden speech in his new role, congratulated his wife on soon becoming Israel’s first lady.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
6/17/2014 9:29:19 PM
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Hamas and ISIS
The two terrorist organizations share many of the same objectives, such as the establishment of a Muslim caliphate.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
6/17/2014 9:44:12 PM
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Our World: Ignoring the elephant
The boys deserve whatever they get, according to the media, because they are Jews.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
6/17/2014 9:59:31 PM
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The ICRC and 'the law'
The ICRC has turned the international community against Israel – unfortunately, without a significant response from the prime minister.
By MOSHE DANN \
6/17/2014 10:16:07 PM
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Ya’alon: We won’t cease or rest until we find the abducted teens
"Everything linked to Hamas is being targeted," says source; soldiers enter Balata and Awarta areas of Nablus; IDF says in protracted campaign to weaken Hamas.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN,TOVAH LAZAROFF,KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
6/17/2014 10:27:14 PM
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Met Opera cancels live transmission due to anti-Semitism concerns
By REUTERS \
6/17/2014 10:37:39 PM
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Rally for kidnapped teens held at World Cup
The rally is symbolic because of fears that the plight of the kidnapped teens would be overshadowed by the soccer games in Brazil.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/17/2014 10:39:20 PM
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Center field: Israel must be mad enough to induce fear – yet crazy enough to seek peace
Making peace with your enemies is one thing, but dealing with sadists is impossible.
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
6/17/2014 10:52:07 PM
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Israel, not Gaza, is under siege
The most recent peace endeavors began with American pressure, Israeli concessions and ended, as always, with Palestinian violence.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
6/17/2014 10:53:09 PM
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Kidnapping, human rights and hypocrisy
In the real world, three days after the kidnapping became public knowledge, those who claim to promote moral causes are largely silent.
By Gerald Steinberg \
6/17/2014 10:54:06 PM
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Terra incognita: Can Israel learn from pre-Zionism?
One of the problems with contemporary Zionism is that it is burdened by the past.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
6/17/2014 11:03:36 PM
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June 18: Missing boys
Readers react to the past week's stories, including news of the kidnapped teens.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
6/17/2014 11:06:45 PM
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Economy Ministry to subsidize wages for Arabs and haredim
Through July 29, employers will be able to apply for a subsidy covering up to 27.5 percent of the wage costs of underrepresented employees.
By NIV ELIS \
6/17/2014 11:20:32 PM
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Your Taxes: Going International
Going offshore means registering any intellectual property (IP) in an offshore company and delegating R&D and marketing to onshore companies.
By LEON HARRIS \
6/17/2014 11:33:40 PM