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Bucking Obama, Congress will introduce Iran sanctions bill within days
Administration says president's signature means US violation of JPOA; nuclear talks in Geneva end with "limited" progress, to be continued early February.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
1/19/2015 2:13:14 AM
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Seahawks rally from 16-0 deficit to beat Packers, seal return to Super Bowl
By REUTERS \
1/19/2015 2:28:44 AM
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God's necessity
By R.P. Nettelhorst \
1/19/2015 2:31:16 AM
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Israelis testify in Geneva before UNHRC's Schabas commission on Gaza
The government of Israel has refused to cooperate with the three-member panel, headed by Canadian legal expert William Schabas.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/19/2015 2:55:21 AM
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Greek police confirm Belgium's extradition request following Islamist attack
By REUTERS \
1/19/2015 3:38:18 AM
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Former ‘Post’ writer Svetlova joins Labor list
Ex-chief of staff reportedly turns down spot.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
1/19/2015 3:53:18 AM
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Analysis: Danger – Dishonest politicians could be up ahead
A coalition without Labor has no chance of passing the electoral reform plan Netanyahu has made the basis of his campaign: to move Israel closer to a two-party system.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
1/19/2015 6:04:12 AM
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Few concrete ideas on social policy as politicians swap slogans at TA debate
Throughout event, group of protesters interrupt, yell, ridicule speakers, cutting them off and preventing them from speaking.
By NIV ELIS \
1/19/2015 4:17:11 AM
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Conservative Texas lieutenant governor affirms American support for Israel during visit to ‘Post’
America and Israel share existential threats, says David Dewhurst.
By EITAN AROM \
1/19/2015 4:28:07 AM
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As threatened ICC prosecution looms, IDF strives to prove independence of military justice
Givati soldiers have made a series of statements on and off the record against IDF lawyers investigating them.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
1/19/2015 7:09:52 AM
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Secretary Kerry to hold talks on Islamic State in London
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 5:13:34 AM
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Qatari man declared 'enemy combatant' after 9/11 released from US prison
By REUTERS \
1/19/2015 5:43:15 AM
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Belgian Jews repudiate call for gun ownership
Brussels-based cleric has no authority to speak in name of country’s Jewry, chief rabbi says.
By SAM SOKOL \
1/19/2015 5:59:44 AM
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Likud judge to decide Dichter-Hotovely fight
Dichter was declared the winner of the slot following the December 31 primary.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
1/19/2015 6:19:01 AM
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Diaspora Ministry official calls for expanded aid to Ukraine Jews
Israeli government funds have been used for the rehabilitation of refugees through a partnership with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.
By SAM SOKOL \
1/19/2015 6:33:32 AM
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Mac TA makes it 10 straight with Hap J’lem rout
Pargo’s rare night and dominant second half see yellow-and-blue claim 20-point victory over Hapoel.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/19/2015 6:55:25 AM
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Where's the peace process?
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
1/19/2015 7:05:53 AM
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Hezbollah vows revenge, says attack on Israel 'is inevitable'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 8:04:04 AM
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Hezbollah vows revenge, says attack on Israel 'is inevitable'
One pro-Hezbollah source told the Lebanese daily A-Safir that the group “will not rush to decide what steps should be taken” in retaliation to the assassination of Jihad Mughniyeh.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 8:14:28 AM
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35 Syrian soldiers killed after military plane crashes near Idlib
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 8:15:14 AM
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Depressing season keeps getting worse for Mac Haifa
Ra’anana claimed its second straight win after beating Hapoel Beersheba last week, and climbed up to seventh place.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/19/2015 8:20:30 AM
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35 Syrian soldiers killed in plane crash
Disputing bad weather claims, Jabhat al-Nusra takes credit for downing aircraft,
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 8:49:11 AM
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Israel on alert for possible Hezbollah retaliation to Golan Heights missile strike
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 9:30:55 AM
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Argentine prosecutor who accused president of whitewashing Iran link to AMIA bombing found dead
Alberto Nisman claimed that President Fernandez had covert links to Iranians involved in 94' bomb plot against Jewish and Israeli targets
By REUTERS \
1/19/2015 9:47:18 AM
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'Hezbollah will find it hard to show restraint after Golan attack,' top Israeli ex-general says
Israeli military officials are on high alert Monday in response to Hezbollah threats to respond to Sunday’s alleged IAF helicopter attack on a convoy which killed at least six senior operatives.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 10:31:59 AM
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EU to appeal ruling that Hamas should be removed from terror list
By REUTERS \
1/19/2015 11:06:54 AM
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Soap opera at the Ramat Gan Safari: Orphaned porcupine in steamy love affair with male suitor
Zookeepers were shocked to find that Dorit, a porcupine whose mother was killed after being run over by a car, was secretly meeting with a gentleman caller outside her holding pen.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 11:22:40 AM
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Thousands rally against 'Charlie Hebdo' in Russia's Chechnya
By REUTERS \
1/19/2015 11:30:09 AM
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UN peacekeepers, Lebanese army increase activity on Blue Line in light of Golan strike
After Hezbollah pledges retaliation for death of Jihad Mughniyeh, UN and Lebanese forces brace for escalation.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 12:28:57 PM
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Yadlin joining Labor after Mofaz made 'not serious' offer
Mofaz turns down Labor offer; Yadlin to be party's candidate for defense minister.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
1/19/2015 4:31:02 PM
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Pakistani Christians protest Charles Hebdo
About one hundred Christians, who make up less than three per cent of Pakistan's majority Muslim population of 180 million, took to streets shouting "Down with Charlie Hebdo".
By REUTERS \
1/19/2015 12:58:20 PM
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EU to appeal ruling that Hamas should be removed from terror list
An EU court ruled last month that Hamas should be removed from the terrorist list, saying the decision to include it was based on media reports, not considered analysis.
By HERB KEINON \
1/19/2015 5:24:06 PM
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WATCH: Video released of Arab teen stabbing Jewish man in Jerusalem's Old City
The 15-year-old suspect is a resident of the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Beit Hanina.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 1:29:59 PM
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Israel hopes Argentina continues investigating AMIA bombing following death of prosecutor
Israeli foreign ministry spokesman: "Exact justice on those responsible for the terrorist attacks in Argentina."
By HERB KEINON \
1/19/2015 1:38:35 PM
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Report: Six Iranians killed in Israeli strike in Syria, including Revolutionary Guards general
“The attack on this group was a message to Hezbollah, Iran, and the Syrian regime as well, that Israel will not allow such a platform,” expert says.
By JEREMY SHARON,JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 1:45:49 PM
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Bayit Yehudi candidate petitions court for primary recount
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/19/2015 2:30:18 PM
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Combating terror: The tough battle ahead
It is high time Western governments get serious in the war on terror.
By JAGDISH N SINGH \
1/19/2015 2:34:07 PM
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Bayit Yehudi candidate petitions court for primary recount
Shimon Riklin petitioned the court for a recount Monday due to discrepancies.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/19/2015 2:34:21 PM
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Mayor of central Israeli city questioned on sexual harassment complaint
By BEN HARTMAN \
1/19/2015 2:39:08 PM
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In meeting with Japanese prime minister, Netanyahu warns that Iran could be next North Korea
"Iran and North Korea have aggressive military nuclear programs, and they are both developing nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them, ballistic missiles," PM says.
By HERB KEINON \
1/19/2015 2:40:18 PM
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Israeli 'Deadheads' set sights on Chicago reunion show
Some Israeli fans of rock greats The Grateful Dead are considering making the transatlantic trek for a chance to see the remaining grizzled members of the iconic band.
By DAVID BRINN \
1/19/2015 2:49:19 PM
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Israeli strike in the Golan Heights may be a political misfire
By SUKANYA DUTTA \
1/19/2015 2:52:51 PM
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Netanyahu: Dragging Israel to the ICC could cause whole int'l legal system to unravel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 2:55:38 PM
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JPost News: January 19th
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 3:14:12 PM
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Running battles in Yemeni capital described by official as 'attempted coup'
Shiite Houthi rebels stage attack on PM, face off against army hours after meeting to discuss ceasfire
By JPOST.COM STAFF,REUTERS \
1/19/2015 3:15:38 PM
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German leaders 'regret' that terror threat curbs anti-Islam group's right to protest
"Regardless of how you view the subjects of individual demonstrations, the right to demonstrate is extremely valuable to us, and this can never be restricted lightly," Merkel spokesman says.
By REUTERS \
1/19/2015 3:27:10 PM
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As violent antisemitism spreads, should American Jews worry?
By DAVID TURNER \
1/19/2015 3:31:58 PM
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Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau: The Jews won, the Nazis lost
Chief Rabbi launches 70 days for 70 years--a 70 day study schedule.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
1/19/2015 3:46:38 PM
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Jihadists in Gaza rally against France, hail Islamic State
Hamas permits rare demonstration by activists from rival fundamentalist Salafi movement.
By REUTERS \
1/19/2015 3:51:57 PM
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US, Britain and France will be next if ICC indicts Israel
Courts seeking to expand their jurisdiction always start with ‘easy’ targets, then use that precedent against others.
By EVELYN GORDON \
1/19/2015 4:06:37 PM
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Rivlin asks Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to act as intermediary between Israel and her neighbors
“I’m determined that such a tragedy will never happen again,” Japanese PM says of Holocaust.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
1/19/2015 4:10:40 PM
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WATCH: Footage released allegedly showing aftermath of Israeli attack in Syria
Syrian rebels release video of Quneitra area after IAF helicopters reportedly fired missiles at two armed vehicles.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 4:17:05 PM
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Anti-Semitism and the battle against Jihad
Jihadist terrorism is by no means exclusively anti-Semitic, but all anti-Semitic activity panders to the brutal, inhumane and unacceptable world-view peddled by jihadists.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
1/19/2015 4:17:59 PM
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Rivlin laments needless violence in Rahat
President expresses condolences to Rahat mayor following recent violence in the Beduin city.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
1/19/2015 4:20:34 PM
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France's Hollande gets poll rebound after attacks
By REUTERS \
1/19/2015 4:28:46 PM
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After Likud recount, Hotovely moves up to spot 20, while Dichter moves down to 26
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
1/19/2015 4:35:25 PM
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State comptroller to supervise HMO’s activities
"Recent public complaints against Hadassah Medical Organization will be investigated."
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/19/2015 4:42:12 PM
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Sources: Syria starts destroying chemical weapons facilities
By REUTERS \
1/19/2015 4:49:48 PM
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Likud judge decides in favor of Hotovely
Tzipi Hotovely wins 20th spot on Likud list over Avi Dichter.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
1/19/2015 4:57:35 PM
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Sweden V Religion - Freedom of worship on trial
Secular nations must wake up to the idea that G-d is a factor in many people’s lives, and that this factor can contribute to society and help shape a world for the better.
By ANNIKA HERNROTH-ROTHSTEIN \
1/19/2015 5:14:37 PM
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Chief of staff approves 25 citations to soldiers from Gaza conflict
Stf.-Sgt.-Maj. Omri protected fellow soldier from grenade with his body, Stf.-Sgt. (res.) Yogev Ofir provided vital return fire to enable evacuation of wounded soldiers.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
1/19/2015 5:39:55 PM
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General strike called in Arab sector as tension over police violence grows
Arab Higher Monitoring Committee calls for strike Tuesday following violent clashes between Beduin and police in Rahat.
By BEN HARTMAN \
1/19/2015 5:49:34 PM
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Israel Space Week to be launched on Sunday
Space oriented activities will run January 25th through the 29th; information regarding activities accessible through online portal.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/19/2015 5:52:07 PM
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Masses chant 'Death to Israel' at funeral for Hezbollah commander slain in alleged Israeli strike
Jihad Mughniyeh was buried in Beirut alongside his father Imad Mughniyeh, who was assassinated in Damascus in 2008.
By REUTERS \
1/19/2015 6:02:56 PM
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Economy Ministry to allocate NIS 10 million to integrate Arab academics into hi-tech sector
Tsofen and ITworks will work to train, guide, and place Arabs in hi-tech sector.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
1/19/2015 6:07:40 PM
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Security cabinet reportedly set to convene Tuesday in light of alleged Syria strike
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 6:18:45 PM
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Liberman presents Yisrael Beytenu Knesset list, top 2 spots go to Levy-Abecassis and Landver
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
1/19/2015 6:43:12 PM
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Galant walks back comments linking Syria strike, election
Bennett: "Galant's words were unnecessary and disappointing, and can be used as ammunition by the nation's enemies."
By NIV ELIS \
1/19/2015 7:16:57 PM
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Narrow Places
By Jessica Evans \
1/19/2015 7:24:37 PM
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Trader Joe's-style discount market 'Ehad' to debut in Israel
Based on the German chain Aldi, which owns US chain Trader Joe’s, the market will freeze out big food manufacturers, opting for alternative manufacturers and store-branded items.
By NIV ELIS \
1/19/2015 7:25:01 PM
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2 molotov cocktails thrown at Jewish enclave in east Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 7:34:06 PM
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Chomsky slams West's Charlie Hebdo outrage: 'Many journalists were killed by Israel in Gaza too'
Writing in a CNN op-ed, Chomsky claims that "terrorist" attacks perpetrated by the West did not spark outrage like the Hebdo attack.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/19/2015 7:34:32 PM
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High Court calls for water infrastructure plan for east Jerusalem neighborhoods
By SHARON UDASIN \
1/19/2015 8:01:55 PM
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Jerusalemites: Judith's story
By Karolina Chojnacka \
1/27/2015 6:09:50 PM
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Training base city to use green infrastructure, promote Negev development
"City of training bases" will play pivotal role in shaping future of Negev.
By SHARON UDASIN \
1/19/2015 8:12:44 PM
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Bayit Yehudi to re-count primary votes
Move to come following complaints by candidates of discrepancies.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/19/2015 8:33:29 PM
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WATCH: Footage of Hezbollah convoy reportedly hit by Israeli air strike released
Hezbollah said that its six operatives were on an "inspection mission" in Quneitra when the Israeli strike occurred.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,REUTERS \
1/19/2015 8:39:40 PM
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Dance Review
Female Choreographers’ Festival Suzanne Dellal, January 5-17
By ORA BRAFMAN \
1/19/2015 8:51:33 PM
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#Hashtag Maccabees
"The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is.” Our challenge is to show it.
By MICHAEL DICKSON \
1/19/2015 9:07:19 PM
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No to immediate statehood, yes to human rights
There must be a reduction in hostility, and that requires Israel taking the initiative to be the moral party in the conflict, even if the Palestinians refuse to do their own part.
By OR-EL VAKNIN \
1/19/2015 9:11:40 PM
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IDF reportedly deploys Iron Dome batteries to North
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
1/19/2015 9:13:26 PM
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The case for the Turkish-Israeli alliance
Both Turkey and Israel need each other, and that is why reason should prevail in Ankara and Jerusalem.
By SERAP MERVE DOGAN AND MAXIME GAUIN \
1/19/2015 9:13:41 PM
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Moving Israel from Europe to Asia
As more and more West European Jews make aliya, western Europe’s tech industries will take comparable hits.
By JOSHUA GELERNTER \
1/19/2015 9:16:07 PM
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Iran bans newspaper for showing George Clooney wearing 'Je suis Charlie' pin
By REUTERS \
1/19/2015 9:16:34 PM
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No Holds Barred: Martin Luther King Jr. brought the Hebrew prophets to life
Today, as we experience a subtle rise of anti-Semitism and racism, Jews and African-Americans need each other more than ever.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
1/19/2015 9:35:29 PM
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Borderline Views: Israel- Land for the living, not the dead
With all its problems, Israel is a vibrant land and it is very definitely a country for the living, not the dead.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
1/19/2015 9:37:25 PM
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What happens in Damascus stays in Damascus
Once (and if) the dust settles, elite Damascenes will be able to move on in ways that Syrians who have paid a higher price will not.
By ADAM HEFFEZ,NOAM RAYDAN \
1/19/2015 9:42:38 PM
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On being one of the tribe in America
If we squirm because we feel that we are being inconvenienced by a “tribal” history of a “chosen” nation, I must ask why we continue to exist.
By ELI KAVON \
1/19/2015 9:54:15 PM
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January 20: Above the law
Something seems to be rotten in the legal branch of the IDF.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
1/19/2015 9:58:01 PM
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Report: Iron Dome deployed to northern Israel after alleged Syria strike
Foreign media reports move is in light of possible retaliation for purported Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah members, Iranian soldiers.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN,JPOST.COM STAFF,REUTERS \
1/19/2015 9:59:18 PM
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Iran and Hezbollah
But imagine what sort of threat would be faced by the Jewish state if the Iranian-Syrian-Hezbollah axis were augmented by an Islamic Republic in possession of nuclear weapons?
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
1/19/2015 10:03:37 PM
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Candidly Speaking: Lessons from France- Aliya is the cornerstone of Zionism
Instead of negating its historic role, the Jewish Agency should be at the head of the pack endorsing Netanyahu and promoting plans to enable all Jews to consider aliya.
By ISI LEIBLER \
1/19/2015 10:05:43 PM
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A simpler way to market competition
Joint marketing also undermines competition.
By NIKOS TSAFOS \
1/19/2015 10:07:49 PM
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Yisrael Beytenu list reshuffled – MKs bumped to unrealistic spots
UK-born advisor to Liberman Ashley Perry gets 20th place on list; 24-year-old is in 10th slot, posted about "stinky Arabs."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/19/2015 10:18:04 PM
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Few changes in Meretz slate
Contenders vie for few realistic spots "with handshakes and hugs" and NIS 20,000 spending limit.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/19/2015 10:29:05 PM
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Senior Sephardi rabbi, outreach figure, asked to join Shas Council of Torah Sages
Elbaz has been keen to receive an appointment to the Council for many years, decision to have him join taken as way of increasing internal unity within the Shas movement.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/19/2015 10:39:16 PM
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France says Frenchwoman kidnapped in Central African Republic
By REUTERS \
1/19/2015 10:42:08 PM
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Statement of values
By Maggie A. \
1/19/2015 10:44:38 PM
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Our Trip to Israel, Part 2: Jerusalem beginnings
By Naseem Khan \
1/20/2015 2:53:11 AM
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Likud court could propel American to Knesset
Dichter appeals pro-Hotovely verdict.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
1/19/2015 11:00:21 PM
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Alan Gross and wife to attend State of the Union as Obama guests
By JTA \
1/19/2015 11:21:46 PM