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‘#WeRemember: So should our journalists’
Journalists have a critical role in the fight against antisemitism by providing context, fact checking and sometimes, rebuttals
By DANIEL POMERANTZ \
2/6/2020 10:51:43 AM
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After relative calm with Gaza, four days of rocket fire towards Israel
COGAT bans import of concrete into Gaza, cancels 500 work permits
By ANNA AHRONHEIM,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 9:49:33 PM
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Exclusive: German lawyer sues Expedia for denying service to Israeli
Kuwait's regime is also embroiled in bias against Israelis.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
2/3/2020 7:09:18 PM
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The 19th-century British Christian Zionist who nearly founded Israel
Laurence Oliphant wished "for the fulfillment of the words of the prophets that Israel will be restored to its land."
By PHILIP EARL STEELE \
2/4/2020 4:28:38 PM
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Israeli Air Force strikes targets in the northern Gaza Strip
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 1:07:09 AM
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Azerbaijan broadens the horizons of cooperation: balanced foreign policy
Azerbaijan evolving role as an international player capable of accommodating to entities and interests cutting across diverse geographic distances, identities and religions.
By ESMIRA JAFAROVA \
2/10/2020 9:58:39 AM
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Jeremy Corbyn’s place in the history of antisemitism
To define Corbyn’s antisemitism one can best say that he is a major post-modern antisemite, which expresses itself through many diverse acts and statements.
By MANFRED GERSTENFELD \
2/2/2020 11:36:19 AM
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Director Ram Loevy looks back, and ahead
Loevy's first feature film, The Dead of Jaffa, will open in theaters throughout Israel on January 30
By HANNAH BROWN \
2/2/2020 11:35:12 AM
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Coronavirus: Hubei province in China reports rise in deaths to 294
Hubei has been under virtual quarantine for the last week
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 2:31:17 AM
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Coronavirus: 304 deaths in China
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 2:07:15 AM
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Chabad hosts Shabbat dinner before Iowa caucuses
The Iowa caucuses are scheduled for February 3
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 2:35:52 AM
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Rashida Tlaib boos Hillary Clinton during Sanders rally
Last month, documentary footage of Clinton revealed her making harsh statements regarding the current Democratic front runner, in which she called Sanders a "loser", claiming that "nobody likes him.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
2/2/2020 3:36:09 AM
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Three injured in a car crash in south of Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 5:07:41 AM
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Philippines: first victim to die from coronavirus outside China
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 5:56:18 AM
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Japan: Three people evacuated from China tested positive for coronavirus
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 11:08:20 AM
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PETA defends controversial advertisement mocking 'Black Lives Matter'
The ad shows animals from bears to horses taking a knee, ending with an American bald eagle kneeling, before the caption rolls: "Respect is the right of every living being #EndSpeciesism."
By REUTERS,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 2:15:26 PM
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Saudi Arabia evacuates 10 students from China's Wuhan
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 7:09:03 AM
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Tokyo governor ahead of Olympics due to coronavirus: 'Wash your hands'
The outbreak originating in the Chinese city of Wuhan prompted organizers to cancel Olympics qualifying events slated to take place in China such as boxing and badminton.
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 7:13:11 AM
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New Zealand to bar entry to foreigners traveling from mainland China
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 7:15:28 AM
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Mother of girl with cancer pleads for passage at coronavirus blockade
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 7:18:55 AM
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First coronavirus death outside of China reported in Philippines
The man who died was a companion of a 38-year-old Chinese woman, also from Wuhan, who was the first to test positive for the virus in the Philippines. They arrived from Hong Kong on January 21.
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 12:13:11 PM
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Rabbi who crowned Netanyahu warns against Trump plan
"Somehow [Trump] has been misled to come to believe that a demilitarized Palestinian state is acceptable," said Australian mining tycoon Joseph Gutnick.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
2/2/2020 7:48:55 PM
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World rejoices as 'pinched fingers' or 'rega' emoji is released
Whatever you call it, Quentin Somerville, the Middle East correspondent for the BBC, sees the codification of the regional signifier for “hold on to your horses” as welcome good news.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
2/2/2020 6:23:48 PM
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US military in South Korea imposes quarantine for troops returning from China
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 9:35:47 AM
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At least 20 killed in stampede at Tanzania church service
The pastor was arrested later for his role in the incident as he sought to leave the country, officials said.
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 2:45:09 PM
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Philippines detects first African swine fever outbreak in southern province
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 9:49:55 AM
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Escaping the virus lockdown in Wuhan would have torn his family apart
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 9:51:20 AM
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South Korea to bar people who visited coronavirus hit province in China
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 9:59:05 AM
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Egypt detains doctor, parents as girl dies after genital mutilation
Genital cutting of girls was banned in Egypt in 2008, but the practice remains a rite of passage and is often viewed as a way to promote chastity.
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 2:51:20 PM
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Ofer Shelah: Blue and White will remove land swap clause from peace plan
In his first interview since the "Deal of the Century" was released, the Blue and White MK told Army Radio that "it's a shame" a land swap clause is in the plan.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
2/2/2020 12:30:37 PM
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Oman and Saudi state airline Saudia suspend flights to China over virus
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 10:29:02 AM
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WeWork names real estate industry veteran Sandeep Mathrani as CEO
The news about Mathrani was reported earlier on Saturday by The Wall Street Journal.
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 2:13:13 PM
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Hit-and-run suspected in Jerusalem - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 10:59:22 AM
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More British nationals return to Europe from China
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 11:05:42 AM
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Latest on the coronavirus spreading in China and beyond
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 11:10:18 AM
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Indonesia to stop flights to and from China amid coronavirus epidemic
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 11:15:29 AM
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China reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Hunan province
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 11:25:22 AM
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Israel's SodaStream returning to Super Bowl
SodaStream commercial starring Bill Nye to appear just before Super Bowl half time
By CELIA JEAN \
2/3/2020 5:09:34 AM
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Netanyahu heads to Uganda for possible Jerusalem embassy announcement
The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the visit on Sunday, declining to comment further on the reason for the trip.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/2/2020 9:33:12 PM
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Concert Review: A Bowie celebration
They were joined onstage for the whole concert by guest Israeli guitarist Danny Weisfeld, and throughout the night a succession of singers took to the stage for different numbers.
By ALEX WINSTON \
2/2/2020 6:36:25 PM
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Motor racing-Formula E calls off Sanya race due to coronavirus
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 12:21:33 PM
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EU's foreign policy chief to travel to Iran in de-escalation mission
During in his trip on Monday and Tuesday, Borrell will meet Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Javad Zarif among others.
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 12:24:02 PM
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BDS South Africa posts antisemitic cartoon in response to peace plan
SA Jewish Board: Label of ‘kosher cheese’ in cartoon leaves no doubt it targets Jewish people
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
2/2/2020 7:51:21 PM
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Portuguese cartoonist publishes antisemitic political cartoon
By HANNAH HEPNER \
2/2/2020 7:25:12 PM
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Lawyer impersonator arrested after license was revoked seven years prior
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 12:57:30 PM
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Explosive balloons, violent clashes, as gas flows into Gaza
Over 11 rockets and mortars have been fired into Israel in the past week and a half and dozens of explosive balloons have been launched into Israel from Gaza and the West Bank.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
2/2/2020 6:00:20 PM
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Kremlin: 'Deal of the Century' contradicts UN decisions
The Palestinian Authority has cut all ties with the United States and Israel, including those relating to security, after rejecting the Middle East peace plan put forward by Trump.
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 2:16:13 PM
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Swiss government creates channel to transfer humanitarian aid to Iran
The first patients that will benefit from the program are cancer and transplant patients.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
2/3/2020 11:51:48 AM
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Manhunt underway after nine miners were stoned to death in South Africa
The bodies of the miners were discovered in the middle of the streets of Matholeville, one of the victims survived and was rushed to the hospital.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 2:24:09 PM
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Danon leads first Israel-Bolivia meeting after renewed ties
Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon met with his new Bolivian counterpart Ruben Suarez in New York on Friday.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/2/2020 1:56:13 PM
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New youth political party, rejected by party registrar, appeals to High Court
"The Future Generation" Party is demanding that the court lower the minimum age so that it's members can run in the March 2 elections. "The youth have decided to take their fate in their own hands."
By CARMEL MADADSHAHI \
2/2/2020 7:26:59 PM
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Peanut allergy treatment approved in the United States
The drug Palforzia, or AR101, administers children minute amounts of peanut protein increasingly over a six-month period to build up youngster's immunity to the legume strain.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
2/2/2020 2:14:18 PM
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Iraq bans entry of foreigners coming from China over coronavirus fears
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 2:11:41 PM
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600 French soldiers to fight terror in Africa as US ponders leaving
“Possible cuts to the US military’s footprint in Africa, where the US has roughly 5,000 troops, are part of the Defense Department’s recent review worldwide,” US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/2/2020 9:51:29 PM
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Iran welcomes election of Allawi as Iraq prime minister
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 2:35:45 PM
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Netanyahu approves plan for coronavirus vaccine research base
"Nothing should be spared, and there is no room for bureaucracy when it comes to treating the virus," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
By EYTAN HALON,TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
2/3/2020 12:30:41 AM
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Did Morocco finally get their Israeli drones?
French Intelligence Online reports Rabat finally acquired three Heron drones in deal signed in 2014.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
2/3/2020 5:09:39 PM
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Thai doctors say cocktail of flu, HIV drugs can help fight coronavirus
Chinese health officials have already been administering the HIV and flu drugs to fight the coronavirus. The use of the three together in a cocktail seemed to improve the treatment.
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 2:59:53 PM
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North Korea claims country 100% free of coronavirus
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 3:07:40 PM
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Russia and Turkey standoff over Syria fighting
According to reports the Syrian regime forces have successfully taken ground against various extremist groups in Idlib in recent weeks, capturing Ma’arat al-Numan.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/2/2020 8:45:31 PM
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Russia to evacuate citizens from China due to coronavirus outbreak
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 3:35:23 PM
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Israeli singing star Noa Kirel trades sequins for IDF uniform
Her willingness to join the IDF stands in contrast to a number of other high-profile entertainment industry celebrities, who found ways to be excused from their service.
By HANNAH BROWN \
2/2/2020 6:55:09 PM
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Intel's Israeli exports soar by 70% to $6.6 billion in 2019
Intel has exported a total of $60b. of goods since commencing operations in Israel in 1974, the company said.
By EYTAN HALON \
2/2/2020 9:53:38 PM
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JNF-USA’s ‘Trees are Trending’ Tu BiShvat Campaign
JNF-USA supporters are being encouraged to participate in the organization’s inaugural Yoga Tree Pose Challenge.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
2/2/2020 3:43:27 PM
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Kushner should know that Muslims already pray freely on Temple Mount
Analysis: In an Egyptian media interview, Kushner takes credit for getting Israel to allow Muslims to pray in Jerusalem, even though that's been the case for decades.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/2/2020 6:47:04 PM
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Plane evacuating 250 Europeans due to coronavirus lands in France
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 4:01:12 PM
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Gulf states vs Iran and Arab League on 'Deal of Century'
Every month in the last years brought some evidence of warming relations between Israel and the Gulf. But the elephant in the room was always direct meetings and normalization.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/3/2020 6:50:49 PM
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Populist Iraqi cleric orders sit-ins cleared after new PM appointed
The cleric has urged his unarmed supporters known as "blue hats" to work with authorities to ensure schools and businesses can operate normally again.
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 4:07:08 PM
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Native American advocates call on Kansas City Chiefs to change name
From their team name and logo, to their home in Arrowhead Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs bear the name and iconography of Native Americans, which critics say draw on offensivem, racist stereotypes.
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 7:19:28 PM
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Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil doesn't see shadow, predicts early spring
February 2 of every year, the groundhog would come out of his temporary home in Gobbler's Knob, and if he saw his shadow and returned to his burrow, it signified six extra weeks of winter.
By AARON REICH \
2/2/2020 5:26:03 PM
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ISIS claims responsibility for south London attack - Amaq news agency
Amman attacked three people, critically injuring one, before police shot him dead in south London on Sunday.
By REUTERS \
2/3/2020 2:25:26 PM
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EU diplomat: US 'so-called peace plan' challenges international law
On Sunday, the EU released Borrell's remarks following his meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi.
By RACHEL WOLF \
2/3/2020 12:35:30 AM
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Palestinian carrying knife arrested near Efrat - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 5:41:58 PM
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Revenge for Soleimani assassination still coming: Iraqi militia official
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 5:45:48 PM
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Kushner: 'Deal of the Century' map can be changed by Palestinians
Kushner says of Erekat, "the guy has a perfect track record of failing at making peace deals." US and Israel to begin annexation preparations within weeks.
By CARMEL MADADSHAHI,TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/3/2020 2:20:21 AM
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Blue and White 'attack ad' causes consternation among religious-Zionists
Bennett: Find an identity not based on hatred, just not Bibi
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/2/2020 8:45:56 PM
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QUIZ: How well do you know Israeli politics?
As Israel heads to its third election in 12 months we ask: How well do you know your Israeli politics, parties and leaders?
By Ezra Taylor \
2/2/2020 6:22:51 PM
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MDA sends supplies to help Chabad in China prevent spread of coronavirus
Chabad reached out to MDA Director-General Eli Bin about the need for supplies on Saturday night.
By RACHEL WOLF \
2/2/2020 7:29:30 PM
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China has not yet accepted US help with coronavirus - White House adviser
Beijing has still not responded to US offers of help from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health professionals to help contain the coronavirus.
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 7:45:20 PM
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Hamas leader Haniyeh decides to settle in Qatar - report
Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya confirmed last week that Haniyeh will remain outside the Gaza Strip for at least six months.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
2/2/2020 9:30:48 PM
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Increase in male ultra-Orthodox employment after two years of decline
After finally breaking 50% of all ultra-Orthodox men in 2015, and reaching a high of 51.7% in 2016, the rate of employment in the sector began to drop off again, reaching just 50.2% in 2018.
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/2/2020 6:29:16 PM
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Israeli med-tech start-up launches smartphone app to monitor wounds
Healthy.io said the app measures wounds and captures standardized visual records over time allowing to monitor a wound’s progression, reducing human error
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
2/3/2020 5:52:54 PM
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Chinese embassy apologizes for comparing border closure to Holocaust
The decision comes as Chinese people around the world have been impacted by racism in light of the spread of the Novel Coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China and has now infected 14,628 people.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/3/2020 2:05:23 PM
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Stabbing attack reported in Belgium
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 7:01:11 PM
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Rivlin, dignitaries sign anti-racism pact
Police frequently apprehend Ethiopian youth for no plausible reason, and trigger-happy officers have been known to shoot and even kill Ethiopian young people.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
2/2/2020 7:15:54 PM
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Facebook releases its first Super Bowl ad
The 60-second-long ad, entitled "Ready to Rock?," showcases examples of Facebook groups whose names are puns of the word "rock."
By RACHEL WOLF \
2/2/2020 7:40:33 PM
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Saudi Arabia blocks Iran from Islamic grouping's meeting
Saudi authorities have not issued visas for the Iranian participants, ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said.
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 8:19:38 PM
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US seeks normalization of ties between Israel, Arab states
The remarks from the US official came in wake of the Palestinian decision to reject the administration's peace plan.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
2/2/2020 7:32:23 PM
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Iran’s Quds Force to work with Hamas, Islamic Jihad against Trump deal
Hamas said that Iran’s support will strengthen its morale and resolve “to liberate Palestine.”
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
2/3/2020 6:59:27 PM
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Iran preparing to launch satellite in 'coming days'
Two versions of the satellite have been produced, in case the first launch fails.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
2/2/2020 8:14:53 PM
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Paris asks Iran to free two detained French citizens said to be unwell
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 7:57:44 PM
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Israeli soldier struck by Molotov cocktail in Hebron - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 8:03:47 PM
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Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders lead in new poll ahead of Iowa caucuses
Like other recent polls, the survey showed the candidates bunched together at the top, suggesting a tight finish as the caucus nears.
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 8:11:40 PM
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Ex-CENTCOM chief Joseph Votel talks to 'Post' about the post-Soleimani era
‘Israel should scale back Iraq strikes while US shores up Iraq alliance’
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/5/2020 6:28:31 PM
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Al Qaeda claims responsibility for December shooting at Florida naval base
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 8:28:35 PM
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Netanyahu’s African campaign stop - analysis
During that meeting, Netanyahu called Chad a very important country for Israel and said that there is much the two countries can do to cooperate over a wide range of fields.
By HERB KEINON \
2/2/2020 8:53:20 PM
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Liberman has 'deal with Blue and White, Left, Arab parties' to form gov't
‘Shas cooperating with Likud on the ground to reach all potential right-wing voters’
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/2/2020 10:59:19 PM
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Private safety-deposit vault to open in Jerusalem
Since the banks have closed many safety-deposit boxes in recent years, Brickstone plans to open 10 private vaults across the country with a total investment of about NIS 60 million.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 9:09:07 PM
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Letters to the Editor February 3, 2020: Trump: A man, a plan...
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
2/2/2020 9:17:45 PM
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The Évian conference, the last resort for Europe's Jews
Although the conference initially raised hopes for the redemption of European Jewry, the invitations informed countries they would not be forced to change their immigration laws
By MELVYN LIPITCH \
2/2/2020 9:22:50 PM
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Iowa gears up for 2020 caucuses
A few hundreds of people squeezed into a Junior high school gym on Saturday night to watch Klobuchar one last time before they decide which candidate to support.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
2/2/2020 10:24:57 PM
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KFC returning to the Holy Land tomorrow in Nazareth
The beloved Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant chain will be returning to Israel for a fourth attempt at breaking into the fast-food market.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
2/2/2020 10:10:29 PM
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For the Trump peace plan to work, Palestinians must give peace a chance
As Abba Eban said after the Geneva Peace Conference with Arab countries in 1973, “Palestinians never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.”
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
2/2/2020 9:28:46 PM
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The foreign policy of US Democrats ahead of election primaries
At the moment, only four of the six candidates have a shot at winning the democratic nomination
By EYTAN GILBOA \
2/4/2020 10:13:05 AM
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Is Israel doing enough to protect itself from the coronavirus?
Eyal Lehshem, director of the Center for Travel Medicine and Tropical Diseases at Sheba Medical Center, told The Jerusalem Post about the possibility of the virus coming to Israel.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
2/2/2020 10:16:40 PM
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This is no 'Deal of the Century' for the Palestinians - opinion
The main problem is that while the deal takes full account of Israel’s legitimate concerns and aspirations, it does not take into account those of the Palestinians.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
2/3/2020 5:15:47 AM
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How Israel beat Netherlands war-crimes case against Gantz - analysis
The Jerusalem Post learned that it all started with a strange “notice of liability” sent by Holland to Israeli defense officials.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/2/2020 9:43:34 PM
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Ukraine wants larger compensation for citizens killed in plane shootdown
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 9:46:53 PM
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UNRWA head warns Trump peace plan could lead to West Bank violence
UNRWA has been the primary organization servicing Palestinian refugees since 1949. The US and Israel have worked to discredit the organization.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/3/2020 7:30:07 PM
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Mahaneh Yehuda market getting a face-lift
The current stalls will be switched to modular ones so that business owners can simply fold up the stall after a day of work and make room for the market's busy nightlife.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 10:12:24 PM
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French plane evacuates more than 250 foreign nationals from Wuhan
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 10:18:18 PM
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ISIS claims attacked Egypt-Israel gas line, gas flow undisrupted
ISIS claimed that it had detonated a number of explosives next to a pipeline linking "the Jews" and "the apostate Egyptian government."
By TZVI JOFFRE \
2/4/2020 11:44:05 AM
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G7 countries seeking unified approach to coronavirus
By REUTERS \
2/2/2020 10:25:35 PM
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Terrorist groups in Gaza on high alert, fear assassinations
Most of the rockets fired in the past two weeks were fired by PIJ. Khalil Bathani, a leader in PIJ, is considered the main possible target, according to Ynet. He has been targeted in the past.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 11:47:29 PM
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Attempted ramming attack in northern West Bank - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/2/2020 11:04:28 PM
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Despite differences in approach, Arab states condemn Trump peace deal
Following meeting of Arab League, Abbas taking his case to additional international groups, plans to end up at Security Council
By MINA NADER/THE MEDIA LINE \
2/2/2020 11:09:14 PM
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MDA checking passengers returning from China at Ben-Gurion Airport
Magan David Adom is performs medical checks on passengers as they arrive into Israel from China.
By DEBORAH DAHAN \
2/3/2020 2:00:05 PM