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Chemical, steel factory fires latest in series of fires, explosions in US
The fire follows a number of large fires and explosions around the US at industrial and military sites.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/19/2020 8:35:15 PM
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Lebanese DM: Israel doesn't respect UN resolutions, threatens sovereignty
"This matter is unacceptable and must be condemned," said Akar, stressing that Lebanon is "committed to the survival of UNIFIL forces in the south."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 2:45:39 AM
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Ex-NBA star Charles Barkley slams antisemitism from Black celebrities
Former NBA player Stephen Jackson slammed Barkley for his remarks, stating "I know what I said, so keep my name out of your mouth. However you feel, I honestly don't give a f**k."
By AARON REICH \
7/19/2020 2:49:07 AM
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Coronavirus: Mexico reports 7,615 new cases, 578 deaths
By REUTERS \
7/19/2020 3:25:51 AM
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Assad's uncle, 'butcher of Hama,' hired Israeli lawyers - report
Rifaat, now 82 years old, was convicted of embezzling Syrian state funds by a Paris court on Thursday and sentenced to four years in prison.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 5:59:32 AM
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7 Panama youths found brutally murdered near lake
By REUTERS \
7/19/2020 3:50:39 AM
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US federal court rules lawsuit against Israeli NSO can continue
The United States District Court of the Northern District of California denied most of the arguments NSo Group made in its request in April.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/19/2020 4:29:10 AM
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Canadian police apologize for calling anti-Nazi vandalism hate crime
The memorial was made to commemorate those who served in the unit of Ukrainian volunteers that fought for the Nazis.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 4:58:51 AM
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Coronavirus: US deaths near 140,000 as outbreak worsens
America is losing about 5,000 people to the virus every week. By contrast, neighboring Canada has reported total deaths of 8,800 since the pandemic started.
By REUTERS \
7/19/2020 8:30:13 AM
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Israeli doctor reinfected with coronavirus 3 months after recovering
This is the second case at Sheba Medical Center in which a patient recovered from the virus and was subsequently reinfected.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
7/19/2020 11:21:03 PM
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Twitter disables Trump tweet over Linkin Park copyright complaint
Twitter began challenging Trump's tweets in May and has repeatedly clashed with him since.
By REUTERS \
7/19/2020 6:09:55 AM
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Meuhedet, Foresight pilot to mass-scan people in Ashdod for COVID-19
The pilot will be carried out by Meuhedet Healthcare Services, and will be used in one of their clinics in Ashdod that serves around 50,000 patients.
By AARON REICH \
7/19/2020 6:34:38 AM
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Meeting to prevent nurses strike on Monday finishes without conclusion
A planned discussion between the Finance Ministry and nurses union dealt with "the severe shortages and impossible loads placed on the shoulders of nurses."
By MAAYAN HARONI/MAARIV,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 1:26:25 PM
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Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 202 to 201,574 - RKI
By REUTERS \
7/19/2020 7:21:38 AM
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Western Wall worshipers limited to groups of 20 to aid social distancing
The Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem's Old City is currently divided into prayer sections.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
7/19/2020 7:32:42 AM
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Miki Zohar: Allowing demonstrations while closing businesses is absurd
Chairman of the Coalition Miki Zohar slammed recent government decision to shut businesses while waving protests.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
7/19/2020 7:48:41 AM
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Netanyahu aims to quickly advance the law that allows for lockdowns
The goal is to move the "big coronavirus law" forward and to enact a separate law that will allow a small group to impose lockdowns.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
7/19/2020 10:19:44 AM
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Metal-eating bacteria identified for the first time
Bacteria that gain their energy from eating metal have long been suspected to exist, but have never before been identified.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
7/19/2020 6:59:43 PM
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Iran media highlights US fires in response to explosions at home
In trying to copy US reports about the fires in Iran, the Iranian media made the fires appear linked.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/19/2020 5:11:53 PM
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Netanyahu's trial to start January 2021, calling witnesses 3 times a week
The judge in Netanyahu's case said it was impossible to hold a trial if Netanyahu's lawyers continue to complain about whether they are being paid.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/19/2020 10:15:47 PM
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Finance committee chairman: Every child should get a gov't grant
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 10:00:32 AM
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Tel Aviv judge tests positive for coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 10:42:28 AM
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Coronavirus: 1,414 new diagnoses; death toll spikes to 406
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 10:56:34 AM
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Russia reports 6,109 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours
By REUTERS \
7/19/2020 10:57:40 AM
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As tourist industry is revived worldwide, Israel still lags behind
Currently, Israel's main port of entry - Ben-Gurion Airport - does not have an efficient coronavirus screening protocol in place due to Health Ministry objection.
By DANIEL NISINMAN \
7/19/2020 11:31:59 AM
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Barbash vs. Abulafia? Who will be Israel’s next coronavirus czar?
The Health Ministry claimed that both Barbash and Abulafia were worthy and no decision had been made so far.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/20/2020 6:18:24 AM
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Iran’s Zarif arrives in Iraq to pressure Baghdad to stay in Iran’s orbit
Zarif is in daily contact with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps; His trip comes after at least two visits by IRGC Quds Force commander.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/19/2020 3:57:00 PM
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Cancer test delivers results within hours, potentially saving lives
The MinION solution combines medicine, engineering and computer technology to vastly speed up cancer diagnostics.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
7/19/2020 7:09:50 PM
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Eisenkot: I was approached to be corona czar, but no one got back to me
The former IDF Chief of Staff tells ‘Yediot Aharonot’ that military officials who don't make decisions based on the 8 p.m. news would be the best candidate for the role.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/19/2020 2:20:24 PM
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Gov't approves NIS 6b. for coronavirus grants
Following heavy criticism of Netanyahu’s original plan, ministerial team set up to determine who should get government cash grants
By JEREMY SHARON,HAGAY HACOHEN \
7/20/2020 1:35:47 AM
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Tanker that 'disappeared' was hijacked to Iran, crew say
It is highly unusual for pirates or hijackers to do this off the coast of the UAE, one of the most heavily trafficked waterways for oil tankers.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/19/2020 5:17:24 PM
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Blast at power plant in Iran’s central Isfahan province - IRNA
Furthermore, a fire broke out at a cellophane factory in northwest Iran on Sunday, in the town of Sheikh Hassan in East Azerbaijan province.
By REUTERS \
7/19/2020 3:42:24 PM
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Gaza Girls Lead in 2020 Matriculation Test Results
Youngsters in coastal enclave produce outstanding results, yet immense challenges remain.
By SANAA ALSWERKY / THE MEDIA LINE \
7/19/2020 1:13:50 PM
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Palestinian suspected of impersonating undercover cop, sexual assault
The suspect then fled the scene having stolen the man's cell phone, but was apprehended an hour later by police in Afula.
By ALEX WINSTON \
7/19/2020 6:20:32 PM
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Nature provides inspiration for researchers developing selective membranes
Current synthetic membranes are effectively microscopic sieves, but Technion researchers hope that in the future they will be able to choose which molecules to let through.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
7/19/2020 7:37:44 PM
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Iran suspends execution of three men linked to anti-government protests
By REUTERS \
7/19/2020 1:30:47 PM
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Coronavirus chaos as gov't, Knesset battle over what to do next
On Sunday, the Health Ministry reported that there were 1,414 people diagnosed with the novel coronavirus on Saturday. Of those infected, there are 238 in serious condition.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/19/2020 10:31:31 PM
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First Bedouin ambassador appointed, has called out Israeli racism in past
Ishmael Khaldi was one of 11 appointments that were approved, which including the posting of three female ambassadors.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/21/2020 12:22:24 PM
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Justice Ministry watchdog concerned about Shin Bet coronavirus tracking
Privacy Protection Authority argued that the current means employed by the gov't to detect those who came into possible contact with coronavirus patients pose an enormous privacy risk to citizens.
By DANIEL NISINMAN \
7/19/2020 2:53:26 PM
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Calls made for Canadian auction house to drop the sale of Nazi memorabilia
"Our position is that it's disgusting and unacceptable that people should be buying and selling relics of murder and genocide."
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
7/19/2020 4:50:38 PM
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Eilat mayor: Eilat should be excluded from coronavirus restrictions
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 3:28:21 PM
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Idan Hanegev hosts Hackathon for the Negev Bedouin Community
The StartUp Negev technological accelerator held a hackathon to train the next generation of technology entrepreneurs in the Negev Bedouin community.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 4:39:19 PM
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PA announces alarming coronavirus infection rates in the West Bank
While Hamas has been managing to maintain low coronavirus infection rates in Gaza, the West Bank is experiencing an alarming rise in new infections in recent weeks.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
7/19/2020 9:30:47 PM
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Deputy Health Minister says he will recommend gov't to keep beaches open
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 4:13:45 PM
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The week in readers' pictures
Jerusalem Post readers send us their best shots of the week.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 4:29:42 PM
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Six protesters under restrictive conditions after weekend protests
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 4:24:30 PM
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Pro-Iranian militia fires three rockets at US embassy in Baghdad - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 4:33:35 PM
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Iran increasingly obsessed with China deal, blames Israel for controversy
Iran accuses the US State Department, members of the former Pahlavi monarchy and Israel of being against the China deal.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/19/2020 6:35:25 PM
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Likud goes quiet on dismissal of coronavirus committee head
Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz said that he was “working to prevent the dismissal of Shasha Biton."
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/19/2020 4:53:20 PM
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Health Ministry: We're examining all options for next coronavirus manager
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 4:55:21 PM
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Iran calls off executions of three protesters Trump tweeted about
The three men were arrested last November after protesters against the government. Iran is accused of killing more than 1,500 protesters last year.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/19/2020 5:19:39 PM
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As coronavirus surges in the military, what can or should it do next?
Over 800 IDF service members have been diagnosed with coronavirus, the numbers are only going to keep rising.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
7/19/2020 8:46:33 PM
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Nigeria's foreign minister tests positive for coronavirus
By REUTERS \
7/19/2020 6:02:31 PM
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Doctors attack the Health Ministry's coronavirus combating policy
As an alternative, the group of doctors offered to keep the older population safer and to allow more freedom to Israel's youth.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
7/19/2020 8:26:23 PM
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New site for anti-Netanyahu protest: His childhood home
A group of protesters adopted a new site over the weekend: Netanyahu’s childhood home in Jerusalem’s Katamon neighborhood.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
7/19/2020 6:14:07 PM
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Who has coronavirus and where did they catch it?
The largest percentage of Israelis catching coronavirus are between the ages of 20 and 29.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/20/2020 8:28:08 AM
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Beersheba Rabbinic Court closed, employee tests positive for COVID-19
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 6:47:56 PM
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Israel adopted cyber war protocol to manage COVID-19 crisis
Deputy Director General of Robustness at the Israel National Cyber Directorate outlines Israel’s cyber response to the coronavirus pandemic
By CYBERTECH \
8/3/2020 4:01:55 PM
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Einstein family's water mill in Italy to produce electricity again
While most of the structure was demolished decades ago, a new water mill to produce electricity is currently being built in the exact same spot.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
7/19/2020 6:59:05 PM
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Caja Robotics offers smart machines for the warehouses of tomorrow
From the Spanish word for ‘box’ or ‘present,’ Caja offers a flexible set of solutions in an age when COVID-19 is making online shopping bigger than ever.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
7/19/2020 6:58:19 PM
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Enigmatic Hyksos did not invade Egypt, were not Israelites, scholars say
Around 1750 or 1700 BCE, the central royal government in Egypt was weak and Canaanites that had been infiltrating the country and settling in the north became stronger and were able to seize power.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
7/19/2020 8:36:56 PM
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Confidence-building measures are needed to fight coronavirus - analysis
What methods could the government use to effectively regain public confidence?
By HERB KEINON \
7/20/2020 7:15:07 AM
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At hospitals, life depends on cyber resilience: Check Point Exec
Speaking at Cybertech's latest online conference, an expert said the vulnerability of interconnected medical devices poses a major risk to hospitals as they are increasingly targeted.
By CYBERTECH \
8/3/2020 3:59:57 PM
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Reform, Masorti refuse further delays on High Court conversion ruling
Decision could spark political crisis, state will be forced to contend with ‘who is a Jew’ conundrum.
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/20/2020 6:38:09 PM
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Nurses strike to start on Monday, only limited services will be provided
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 7:58:19 PM
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Coronavirus: 1,437 new patients in Israel, 409 dead
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 8:06:50 PM
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Greek ambassador warns of Turkey, lauds Israeli gas pipeline approval
Israel’s government ratified a trilateral accord signed in Athens in January by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/19/2020 8:54:51 PM
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IDF shoots down a drone near the Israel-Lebanon border
IDF forces recognized a drone that was most likely operated from Lebanon and entered Israeli airspace.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 9:58:18 PM
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Philanthropic groups join forces to create a community for Jewish students
By moving to Hillel International, IACT will build on an already successful program, currently on campuses serving nearly 20% of all North American Jewish college undergraduates.
By SARAH CHEMLA \
7/19/2020 11:04:49 PM
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Coronavirus committee must oversee gov't decisions after consideration
The Knesset must be able to represent the ordinary people – the citizens of Israel – and their interests, health and wellbeing.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
7/19/2020 9:29:02 PM
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Netanyahu's tweet is not just a tweet, it’s desperation - analysis
Sadly, what Israel’s prime minister is trying to do is drive a wedge between the protesters – angry with his policies, alleged corruption and divisive politics – and the rest of Israel.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
7/19/2020 10:00:19 PM
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Netanyahu teaches Israel a lesson on Keynesian economics - opinion
If there are a few individuals who believe that Netanyahu deserves to die, they should be dealt with by the law enforcement authorities as harshly as the law permits.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
7/19/2020 9:52:31 PM
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Politics and populism — not coronavirus — are making Israelis sick
“Right now, everything is political,” Hadassah Medical Center head Zeev Rotstein said.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
7/20/2020 12:11:05 AM
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Applying Israeli sovereignty: It’s now or never - opinion
The current debate about applying Israeli sovereignty to parts of the land beyond the Green Line could be of great importance to the future of Israel and its people.
By ZALMAN SHOVAL \
7/19/2020 10:02:42 PM
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Letters to the Editor, July 20, 2020: Free money
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
7/19/2020 10:06:01 PM
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How is Netanyahu going to be PM once his trial begins? - analysis
Not all is bad in Netanyahu’s world.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/19/2020 10:20:16 PM
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How is Netanyahu going to be PM once his trial begins? - analysis
Not all is bad in Netanyahu’s world.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/19/2020 10:20:21 PM
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Knesset cmte convenes to expedite controversial coronavirus legislation
Yisrael Beytenu MK Eli Avidar: This is how dictatorships are created
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/20/2020 2:12:56 AM
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The Israeli rabbi and the soccer players
Former player Rabbi Ami Pykovski reflects on his soccer journey, which has taken him from Israel to Los Angeles and back to the pitch.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/20/2020 2:42:20 AM
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Mac Tel Aviv nips Hapoel in playoff opener
Jerusalem drills Ness Ziona in Game 1 of quarterfinals • Holon rallies past Gilboa • Rishon tops Ma Haifa
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
7/19/2020 10:36:30 PM
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Diplomacy dustup leaves PA partially helpless in controlling pandemic
Decision to end security coordination with Israel over annexation plan means enforcement efforts by Palestinian Authority absent from much of West Bank
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
7/19/2020 10:52:45 PM
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Meeting with Netanyahu, restaurant owners to continue on Monday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/19/2020 11:56:09 PM