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In my own write: Hope springs eternal
But its rightful partner is realism, not wishful thinking.
By JUDY MONTAGU \
11/19/2014 12:04:01 AM
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November 19: People of Israel
Indeed, it is from this very realization by both Jew and “Arab” that an equitable, honorable and permanent solution will emerge to their decades-long antagonism.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
11/19/2014 12:08:55 AM
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Morocco: Catalyzing human development through cultural preservation
Here 50,000 fig, pomegranate, almond and lemon saplings are growing, soon to be distributed for free to local farming households.
By YOSSEF BEN-MEIR \
11/19/2014 12:25:46 AM
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Can religion be a source of peace?
There were things I heard and saw as a Jew that I not only disagreed with, but that were clearly not presented in anything approaching a fair light.
By LARRY SNIDER \
11/19/2014 12:33:21 AM
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Grapevine: Farewell to an articulate advocate for Israel
Relatives, friends and acquaintances were shocked to learn this week of the death of Charley Levine.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
11/19/2014 12:40:14 AM
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Egyptian woman dies of bird flu, second death in two days
By REUTERS \
11/19/2014 12:47:17 AM
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Study predicts only minor adjustments to US arms aid to Egypt
In addition, countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are supporting the Egyptian government.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
11/19/2014 12:52:22 AM
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Sinai says: Best sign of blue-and-white’s progress is when wins are almost expected
The manner of the triumph against Bosnia made it truly memorable and significant.
By ALLON SINAI \
11/19/2014 1:30:36 AM
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High Court suspends Hapoel and Maccabi TA punishment
Hapoel and Maccabi were appealing last week’s court ruling following the abandonment of the derby on November 3 due to fan trouble.
By ALLON SINAI \
11/19/2014 1:39:19 AM
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UAE stalling on visa requests forces Israeli windsurfers to pull out of event
Shahar Zubari and Ma’ayan Davidovich will not be able to compete in the World Cup Final in Abu Dhabi.
By ALLON SINAI \
11/19/2014 1:56:13 AM
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Hapoel Jerusalem looks for fresh start at home
After going just 1-4 in first round of Eurocup group games, Reds face Banvit eyeing top-4 finish.
By ALLON SINAI \
11/19/2014 2:12:43 AM
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Reporter's notebook: Ukraine rabbi tries to hold a dispersed community together
Those working to aid displaced Jews recount personal exoduses
By SAM SOKOL \
11/19/2014 2:36:41 AM
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Texas woman gets 21-month sentence for threatening to kill Obama
By REUTERS \
11/19/2014 2:43:00 AM
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The most popular baby names in Israel and other baby stats
Children constitute 42% of the Arab population, compared to only 31% of the Jewish population, Central Bureau of Statistics reports.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
11/19/2014 3:30:29 AM
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Project to improve nutrition loses funds
Rate of people suffering from type II diabetes rises by five percent every year, expert says.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
11/19/2014 3:57:20 AM
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Air pollution in Israel dropped significantly from 2012-2013, ministry’s report says
Adam Teva V’Din: Emissions data only partially reflective of reality.
By SHARON UDASIN \
11/19/2014 4:05:11 AM
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High Court presses state on petition to cancel mandatory retirement
One justice suggested that the mandatory retirement age could be raised higher than 67, having already been raised from 65, because of longer lifespans.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
11/19/2014 4:09:24 AM
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Attorney says actor Tracy Morgan struggling after crash
By REUTERS \
11/19/2014 4:13:16 AM
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New law denies draftdodgers scholarships
According to army numbers on draft-dodging, it will apply to 5,000 people per year.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/19/2014 4:18:04 AM
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Histadrut moves toward strike over minimum wage
Histadrut chairman Avi Nissankoren called for raising the minimum wage from NIS 4,300 a month (about NIS 24 an hour) to NIS 5,300 (about NIS 30 an hour).
By NIV ELIS \
11/19/2014 4:21:57 AM
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Erdan approves postal service reform on last day on the job
Branches will operate for longer hours, staying open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. three days a week.
By NIV ELIS \
11/19/2014 4:24:17 AM
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Cheapen gluten-free food for celiac patients, panel says
The Knesset session took place at the initiative of MKs Ayelet Shaked (Bayit Yehudi), Merav Michaeli (Labor) and Meir Sheetrit (Hatnua).
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
11/19/2014 4:35:06 AM
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Welfare Ministry’s budget: NIS 8b.
Welfare and Social Services Ministry director-general Yossi Silman emphasizes the ministry’s commitment to fight poverty.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
11/19/2014 4:39:33 AM
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Syria blocked Beirut from peace talks with Israel – Lebanese lawmaker says
Was part of Syria trying to take over Lebanese foreign policy and governance, Marwan Hamade tells Special Tribunal for Lebanon in The Hague.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
11/19/2014 5:10:34 AM
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Restore security to capital, Shas leaders demand
Yishai: Place security personnel at synagogues.
By JEREMY SHARON \
11/19/2014 5:17:32 AM
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Non-Muslim to be sworn in as Jakarta governor despite protests
By REUTERS \
11/19/2014 5:19:24 AM
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‘He was a pure and holy soul’
Thousands mourn yeshiva head Moshe Twersky killed in synagogue attack.
By JEREMY SHARON \
11/19/2014 5:59:28 AM
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Analysis: Abbas, forced by Kerry, condemns synagogue attack
Besides Abbas, no senior Palestinian official in Ramallah was prepared to issue a condemnation.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
11/19/2014 6:19:42 AM
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IDF demolishes home of terrorist responsible for vehicular attack in capital
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 6:34:53 AM
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IDF demolishes east Jerusalem home of terrorist who ran over and killed baby, woman
IDF Engineering Corps destroys home of Abdel Rahman al-Shalodi in the Silwan area of the capital.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 6:49:07 AM
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IDF demolishes east Jerusalem home of terrorist who ran over and killed baby, woman
IDF Engineering Corps destroys home of Abdel Rahman al-Shalodi in the Silwan area of the capital.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 6:58:00 AM
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Tires of 5 cars slashed during the night in central Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 8:20:44 AM
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One day after attack, security presence stepped up in Jerusalem area
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 8:38:28 AM
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Unknown assailants slash tires of five vehicles on Hillel Street in Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 9:13:58 AM
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Worshipers return to Har Nof synagogue as Jerusalem tries to recover from attack
Economy Minister Naftali Bennett and MK Dov Lipman joined prayer-goers one day after five were killed there by terrorists on Tuesday.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 9:47:02 AM
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Hamas's new hit song in Hebrew: 'Zionist, you are about to be killed by a car'
The song is the latest in a long line of Hamas hits in Hebrew aimed at striking fear into the hearts of Israelis.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 10:09:52 AM
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Second Frenchman likely on IS beheading video
By REUTERS \
11/19/2014 10:15:38 AM
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Nix 'Jewish State' bill in favor of a 'declarative vision,' Livni report says
Justice Minister Livni says a new law on a Jewish democratic state is a bad idea; Says a declarative vision could foster more unity.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
11/19/2014 10:30:57 AM
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Bennett calls for military operation in east Jerusalem to root out terror
Economy minister says, in face of terror wave, Israel should move from defense to attack, as it did in 2002's Operation Defensive Shield in the West Bank during the second intifada.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/19/2014 11:00:14 AM
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Bennett criticizes Shin Bet head's denial of Abbas violence incitement
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 11:03:42 AM
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Likud's Hotovely slams Shin Bet chief for comments on Abbas, Temple Mount, calls for his firing
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 11:18:08 AM
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10 civilians killed by mortar fired at homes near Gaza-Egypt border
At least six children and women were killed amid the Sinai clashes.
By REUTERS \
11/19/2014 11:30:02 AM
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IDF soldiers hear gunfire from northern Gaza; likely an 'internal' incident
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
11/19/2014 11:33:26 AM
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Qui prendra la relève de Mahmoud Abbas ?
Ils se prénomment Fadi, Ali ou Issa, et pourraient peut-être incarner demain le leadership palestinien. Pour autant, le prétendant numéro 1 reste le tristement célèbre Marouan Barghouti.
By ANDREW FRIEDMAN \
11/19/2014 11:36:30 AM
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L’Europe, nouvelle alliée d’Abbas ?
Sanctions contre Israël, votes de soutien à la création d’un Etat palestinien… L’Europe souhaite la reprise du processus de paix et s’impatiente…
By JOSEPHA BOUGNON \
11/19/2014 11:53:14 AM
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Likud's Hotovely calls for Shin Bet chief's firing after comments on Abbas, Temple Mount
Bennett says "Abbas is calling for jihad in Jerusalem," after Shin Bet Chief Cohen had claimed that PA president not inciting terrorism.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
11/19/2014 11:53:20 AM
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Jerusalem slams Spanish parliament for calling on Madrid to recognize 'Palestine”
By HERB KEINON \
11/19/2014 11:59:48 AM
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Jerusalem slams Spain's parliament for 'Palestine' recognition vote
"The Spanish parliament's declaration only pushes away further the chances of reaching an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians."
By HERB KEINON,EITAN AROM \
11/19/2014 12:15:25 PM
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Innocents abroad
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
11/19/2014 12:16:29 PM
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Les attentats du lundi 10 novembre vus par la presse française
Les Israéliens assassinés sont, pour les médias français, les dernières victimes en date d’une violence latente depuis cet été qui explose ces dernières semaines
By JOSEPHA BOUGNON \
11/19/2014 12:35:13 PM
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Ya'alon to freeze steps easing conditions for Palestinians amid security tensions
Defense minister issues comments after Bayit Yehudi MK Struck asks, "What is the justification for [the relief package's] existence during a wave of terror?"
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/19/2014 12:40:14 PM
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Pope condemns Jerusalem synagogue attack
By REUTERS \
11/19/2014 12:50:54 PM
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Latest Israeli web trend: CNN 'victim blaming' memes
The web took advantage of CNN's headline gaffes following the Jerusalem synagogue terror attack in the form of memes with imagined coverage of events throughout history.
By IDO KENAN \
11/19/2014 1:27:50 PM
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Jordan delays return of ambassador to Israel after synagogue attack
Adnan Abu Uda, the King's previous chief of office, says attack on synagogue was "natural reaction," and of no connection to Jordan.
By YASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA \
11/19/2014 1:29:33 PM
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Jerusalem Synagogues upgrade security
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
11/19/2014 1:36:23 PM
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Har Nof residents resume daily life in the shadow of savage attack
Har nof residents hold no grudge: “We are not a vengeful people, we are not a culture of blood for blood, we are faithful...our answer...is to strengthen our faith and our religious practice.”
By JEREMY SHARON \
11/19/2014 1:44:30 PM
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Haredi woman arranges free bus travel to funeral of slain Druse police officer
After posting about Zidan Saif's funeral on Facebook, Ariela Sternbach received pledges from several anonymous donors to pay for a charter bus to the funeral.
By JEREMY SHARON \
11/19/2014 2:23:08 PM
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Crise de confiance
L’Agence de sécurité intérieure avait prévenu dès janvier 2014 que le Hamas se préparait à une guerre en juillet. L’armée dément. Quand le Shin Bet et Tsahal lavent leur linge sale en public...
By YOSSI MELMAN \
11/19/2014 2:23:37 PM
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Ex-UK minister sparks anger with pro-Palestinian tweet after synagogue terror attack
Sayeeda Warsi, who resigned over the UK government's Gaza policy this past summer, strikes again, flocking to twitter to draw a parallel between terrorists and Israelis visiting the Temple Mount.
By JERRY LEWIS \
11/19/2014 2:38:30 PM
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PMO Director-General Locker stepping down
By HERB KEINON \
11/19/2014 2:43:27 PM
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Thousands attend funeral of policeman who died defending worshipers in synagogue attack
Police chief Danino eulogized Zidan Saif at his funeral on Wednesday, saying that the officer “ran into the heart of the murderous inferno, without fear."
By BEN HARTMAN,GREER FAY CASHMAN \
11/19/2014 3:26:11 PM
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Thousands attend funeral of Druse police officer Zidan Saif
By BEN HARTMAN \
11/19/2014 3:28:11 PM
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Riots erupt in east Jerusalem's Shuafat refugee camp
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 3:53:44 PM
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Tempête au sein de la coalition
Livni reporte le vote de la loi sur la nationalité. Israël Beiteinou bloque celle sur la TVA à 0%. Lapid menace. Netanyahou et Bennett trépignent. La coalition est-elle sur le point d’exploser?
By SYLVIE BERGER \
11/19/2014 3:57:22 PM
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State announces new migrant policy: Detention in Holot for maximum of 20 months
After High Court shot down previous versions of migrant detention policy, state shortens maximum holding time for migrants.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
11/19/2014 4:10:59 PM
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Top Nazareth judge, under investigation for sex crimes, to step down
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 4:25:26 PM
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Jerusalem Post News: November 19, 2014
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 4:39:56 PM
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Bill against using headphones on crosswalks progresses
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/19/2014 4:44:16 PM
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CBS report: 135,000 Ethiopians living in Israel at end of 2013
The report also stated that in 2013, 1355 new immigrants arrived from Ethiopia, nearly a 50% reduction in aliya from the previous year.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
11/19/2014 4:45:41 PM
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Knesset marks fight against Poverty Day
“The state is not doing good for its citizens, but this is its role and obligation,” MK Levy Abecassis says.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
11/19/2014 5:01:06 PM
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Israel approves construction of 78 new homes in capital, as violence flares
Jerusalem's municipal planning committee authorized 50 new housing units in Har Homa and 28 in Ramot.
By REUTERS,DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
11/19/2014 5:02:52 PM
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Green Knesset advances as MKs replace paper with iPads
It is estimated move will save the Knesset from printing about 40,000-50,000 pages annually.
By SHARON UDASIN \
11/19/2014 5:10:25 PM
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Bill to end 'half-helmets' passes preliminary reading
By SHARON UDASIN \
11/19/2014 5:12:39 PM
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PA spokesman blasts new Jerusalem construction plans
By REUTERS \
11/19/2014 5:14:36 PM
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EU Foreign Affairs Chief questioned on lack of oversight on EU funds to Gaza
Federica Mogherini must answer lawmaker's questions in the next few weeks, which could spark debate in the Brussels corridors of power.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/19/2014 5:28:07 PM
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Arab MK aide banned from Knesset for saying he'd kill 50 Jews
UAL-Ta'al MK Gnaim tells 'Post' that aide made comments in jest.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/19/2014 5:28:18 PM
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Dignity of east Jerusalem Palestinians 'most pressing issue' says J'lem councilman
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
11/19/2014 5:40:59 PM
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Netanyahu: We have nothing against east Jerusalem residents, but we must protect our citizens
PM visits the Jerusalem municipality's new commands center for observation balloons
By HERB KEINON,KHALED ABU TOAMEH,DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
11/19/2014 5:58:41 PM
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Walt Disney considering opening first Disney World in Middle East
Discussions are underway between Egypt, Disney International to open the park, according to country's investment minister.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
11/19/2014 6:05:55 PM
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Australian Ambassador donates blood at Jerusalem hospital after terror attack
“That’s what people in Australia do in response to a major human tragedy” he told The Post.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
11/19/2014 6:22:39 PM
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Syrian air force strikes increasing, civilians killed
By REUTERS \
11/19/2014 6:28:07 PM
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Pope Francis condemns Palestinian violence
“Building peace is difficult, but living without peace is a torment!” the Pontiff said.
By ARIEL COHEN \
11/20/2014 12:42:58 PM
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Ukrainian Jews seek to rehabilitate Holocaust era priest
Metropolitan Andrei Sheptytsky, the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church during the second world war, has been painted as both a supporter of Nazism and a rescuer of Jews.
By SAM SOKOL \
11/19/2014 6:48:23 PM
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Alternative housing plans advance, even as 0 VAT stumbles
Plan may not make a substantial dent in the housing market, a former chairman of the institute of real estate appraisers says.
By NIV ELIS \
11/19/2014 6:49:45 PM
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Nasrallah meets with Lebanese Defense Minister as country weighs Iranian arms offer
The offer of Iranian aid has reportedly caused international opposition, including from the US.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
11/19/2014 7:00:55 PM
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Shouts of ‘Allahu Akbar’ send police to false Tel Aviv alarm
Call sends police scrambling.
By BEN HARTMAN \
11/19/2014 7:08:34 PM
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UK 'not optimistic' about reaching deal with Iran by Nov. 24
By REUTERS \
11/19/2014 7:29:19 PM
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Doctors, nurses more than twice as likely to get flu shots than general population
Figure still remains too low to prevent medical staff from infecting patients.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
11/19/2014 7:39:08 PM
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IBA Arabic broadcasts to reflect Arabs' interests
The bill by MK Issawi Freij (Meretz) points out that the latest IBA reform includes the establishment of an Arabic-language channel.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/19/2014 7:47:01 PM
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Jews worldwide beef up security following Jerusalem synagogue attack
Jewish communities across Europe expressed shock and outrage over the attack that rattle the capital.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
11/19/2014 8:37:50 PM
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Staging music
Israeli Stage Orchestra co-founder Mike Levin takes great pride in drawing children into the world of classical and orchestral music.
By BARRY DAVIS \
11/19/2014 8:45:50 PM
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US continues to pound Islamic State targets in Syria, Iraq
By REUTERS \
11/19/2014 8:53:56 PM
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James Blunt is coming to get ‘high’ in Tel Aviv
Moon Landing is the fourth album by James Blunt.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
11/19/2014 8:54:02 PM
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Picking up the pieces of a lost culture
The Great Synagogue of Brody is a metaphor for Eastern European Jewry, written in stone.
By EITAN AROM \
11/19/2014 9:36:53 PM
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Reinvigorated Indo-Israeli military ties: The Modi phenomenon
It is yet to be seen how successfully the Indian government under his leadership will maneuver its policies toward Israel while simultaneously tackling these challenges.
By ALVITE SINGH NINGTHOUJAM \
11/19/2014 9:42:59 PM
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Rivlin urges MKs to show responsibility, exercise restraint on Temple Mount
Abbas understands that a religious war can cause him harm, said Rivlin.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
11/19/2014 9:47:26 PM
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Exploiting minor differences
Crucial to the disintegration of the Histadrut empire was the no-account padding of its payrolls and tenures that undermined any flexibility and economic sense.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 9:55:52 PM
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China’s road toward the realization of the Chinese dream
Comprehensively advancing rule of law, joining the fight against Ebola and hosting APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
By GAO YANPING \
11/19/2014 10:06:38 PM
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Firecrackers shot at fire truck in east Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/19/2014 10:10:48 PM
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Reflections on Yerushalmi’s ‘Zakhor’
Jewish memory has either eroded or remains triumphant among most Jews.
By ELI KAVON \
11/19/2014 10:12:30 PM
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Washington watch: Feeding the beast
The campaign to delegitimize Israel and deny Jewish ties to Jerusalem only strengthens the case for the Israeli Right’s opposition to Palestinian statehood.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
11/19/2014 10:13:58 PM
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Encountering peace: Unlike religious wars, political wars have solutions
There will be no hope, security or peace in Jerusalem until Jerusalem is the capital of two countries – Israel and Palestine.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
11/19/2014 10:19:50 PM
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MEDIA COMMENT: The new council
Even Internet radio broadcasters need a source of income, which invariably is advertising.
By YISRAEL MEDAD AND ELI POLLAK \
11/19/2014 10:24:06 PM
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Pollard’s parole plastering
‘The Jerusalem Post’ reveals the drama behind the failure of Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard’s long-awaited parole hearing, which has been kept secret until now.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
11/19/2014 10:35:56 PM
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Ashkelon mayor ceases municipal construction by Arab workers
By BEN HARTMAN \
11/19/2014 10:46:21 PM
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US official says will be difficult to achieve agreement with Iran by deadline
By REUTERS \
11/19/2014 10:52:48 PM
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US stresses its opposition to Israel's building plans in J'lem
By REUTERS \
11/19/2014 11:00:51 PM
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Ashkelon mayor ceases municipal construction by Arab workers
A spokesman for the Lachish regional police, including Ashkelon, said they have nothing to do with the initiative.
By BEN HARTMAN \
11/19/2014 11:25:57 PM