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Independence Day Quiz: How much do you know about Israel?
Take a few moments to answer the questions below and test your knowledge on Israel's history:
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/2/2017 12:40:31 AM
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Venezuela's Maduro calls vote for new 'constituent' assembly
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 12:53:20 AM
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Netanyahu wants to stop PA funding for terrorists, but how is another matter
The prime minister called on Mahmoud Abbas to stop the payments, two days before the PA president is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/2/2017 12:57:12 AM
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White House says Trump to sign spending bill Thursday or Friday
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 1:13:04 AM
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US issues travel alert for Europe, citing threat of terrorist attacks
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 2:05:03 AM
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Suspect in shooting of Dallas paramedic found dead in home
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 3:20:01 AM
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Chicago transportation chief to testify at Senate United hearing
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 4:12:33 AM
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S.Korea says US strategic bombers flew over Korean peninsula in joint drill
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 5:04:50 AM
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5 reasons why Sebastian Gorka may be on his way out
Why after barely three months in government is Sebastian Gorka reportedly leaving a plum job on the National Security Council?
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
5/2/2017 5:08:51 AM
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Israeli-born chef strikes gold with top US prize
Michael Solomonov takes 'outstanding chef' prize; Meir Adoni opens NYC restaurant.
By AMY SPIRO \
5/2/2017 5:54:04 AM
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Greece, lenders reach deal on bailout reforms
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 6:29:17 AM
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N.Korea says US bomber flights push peninsula to brink of nuclear war
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 7:23:51 AM
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Dozens of civilians killed in Central African Republic -report
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 8:06:16 AM
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Kremlin says Putin, Trump to speak by phone on Tuesday -RIA
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 9:23:27 AM
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Surfer rescued after more than 30 hours at sea off Scotland
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 10:16:13 AM
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Infosys plans to hire 10,000 US workers after Trump targets outsourcing
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 11:11:26 AM
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Swiss govt says threat of extremist attacks 'remains at heightened level'
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 12:17:42 PM
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Pledging more austerity, Greece cuts deal with lenders
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 1:13:05 PM
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Greek opposition says won't support new bailout pact
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 1:24:21 PM
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Bayit Yehudi results show Druse MK likely
Eyal Assad said the connection between religious Zionism and the Druse sector is natural, because they are both Zionist and right-wing politically.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
5/2/2017 1:43:28 PM
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Italy first EU country to publicly reject UNESCO’s anti-Israel resolution
Late this afternoon, while Israelis celebrate Independence Day, UNESCO’s 58-member Executive Board is set to approve the text.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/2/2017 1:57:09 PM
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ISIS grip on Egypt's northern Sinai widens, seeks to impose Islamist rule
The Islamic State's widening geographical reach and shift in focus present a challenge for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 2:22:21 PM
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Deadly Islamic State attack near refugee camp in north Syria -monitor
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 2:27:52 PM
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Venezuela opposition blocks streets to protest Maduro's power shakeup
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 2:35:22 PM
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German minister: Migrants must adapt to 'dominant culture'
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 3:28:20 PM
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Saudi Arabia's defense minister sees no chance for dialog with Iran
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 4:00:21 PM
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Stabbing attack thwarted in Jerusalem; no injuries reported
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
5/2/2017 4:12:37 PM
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Putin says he wants impartial investigation into Syria chemical attack
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 4:30:41 PM
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Special in Uniform: When 'no' is not an option
“The values I was educated with were clear,” Ricki says. “We enlist -- no matter what. I wasn’t obligated in legal sense, but from an ethical and Zionist standpoint, I certainly was.”
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/2/2017 5:00:25 PM
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UNESCO disavows Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem in 22-10 vote
Netanyahu claims victory as number of opponents drops; Palestinians say international law upheld
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,HERB KEINON \
5/2/2017 5:17:15 PM
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Egypt police kill gunman linked to attack near St. Catherine's Monastery
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 5:34:56 PM
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Bangladesh arrests tech head of Islamist group blamed for killing bloggers
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 5:47:27 PM
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Senate confirmation hearing held for Trump nominee for ambassador to China
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 6:25:29 PM
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Texas governor signs anti-BDS bill on Israel's Independence Day
"The measure Gov. Abbott signed today became law with bilateral support because Texas stands with its business partners and for free trade."
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/2/2017 6:53:28 PM
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Influential Iranian clerical body endorses Rouhani rival
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 7:11:33 PM
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Edelstein: Continuing on divisive path will lead to Israel’s destruction
“From all the hate, we forgot how to love”
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/2/2017 7:18:28 PM
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Jewish teen killed after attempting to stab officer at Jerusalem checkpoint
Investigation opened, officer unharmed
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
5/2/2017 7:35:49 PM
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Israeli and Jewish officials slam UNESCO for passing 'antisemitic' resolution
Israeli politicians as well as key Jewish organizations blasted the UN agency on Tuesday for choosing to pass a resolution they deemed anti-Israeli in nature.
By DANIELLE ZIRI,JOY BERNARD \
5/2/2017 8:29:19 PM
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69 Years Young
By MICHAEL ORDMAN \
5/2/2017 8:29:34 PM
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Bible contest focuses on centrality of Jerusalem to the Jewish people
Picking up on the quiz theme of Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the opportunity to castigate UNESCO for approving a resolution disavowing Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/2/2017 8:30:15 PM
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5 held for questioning in France after police anti-terrorist operation
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 8:35:06 PM
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Headed ‘Downton’ with Hugh Bonneville
TV’s most famous earl is in Jerusalem to film a documentary on the final days of Jesus.
By HANNAH BROWN \
5/2/2017 8:48:19 PM
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Concert review: Musical birthday
To celebrate the 92nd birthday of veteran violinist Haim Taub, a congratulatory concert was performed as part of the Opus Festival
By URY EPPSTEIN \
5/2/2017 8:55:14 PM
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121 outstanding soldiers honored at Independence Day ceremony in Jerusalem
President Rivlin honored the 121 IDF soldiers, congratulating them on their devotion and hard work.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/2/2017 8:55:34 PM
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Grapevine: Hail to the chief
Trump would be the seventh US president to visit Jerusalem. The others were: Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/2/2017 9:02:58 PM
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The British elections, Jews and Israel
From a logical point of view Israel and the Jews shouldn’t be issues at all in the election. Yet when antisemitism is concerned rationality often evaporates.
By MANFRED GERSTENFELD \
5/2/2017 9:10:01 PM
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‘Six knocks,’ and a seventh
Today, when Jews in Israel are threatened by many enemies throughout the world, even assisted by some Jews, the Rav urges us to ignore their message of despair, self-doubt and defeatism.
By MOSHE DANN \
5/2/2017 9:17:17 PM
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Climate change: An existential threat to Israel, the US and the world
Averting a potential climate catastrophe should be a central focus of civilization today, in order to leave a livable world for future generations.
By RICHARD H. SCHWARTZ \
5/2/2017 9:23:42 PM
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David Gans: Beyond Ashkenazi insularity
Jews could never simply ignore the world around them. And if they did so, it was at their own peril and ignorance.
By ELI KAVON \
5/2/2017 9:30:30 PM
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Police search for Berlin attacker who attempted to set ablaze a pro-Israel activist
Berlin security forces are searching after an assailant who allegedly tried to burn a pro-Israeli activist by setting an Israel flag she was carrying on fire.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/2/2017 9:34:19 PM
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May 3, 2017: No angel, he
If Germany were in a state of war, as is Israel, and a foreign entity established groups similar to Breaking the Silence and B’Tselem, how would Germany react?
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
5/2/2017 9:36:28 PM
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Top Senate Republican rejects Trump filibuster idea
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 9:58:31 PM
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Your Taxes: How will the Trump tax reform affect Israel?
We believe the proposed 15% US federal tax rate may deter US businesses from moving out the US. It may not be enough to make Israeli businesses uproot to the US.
By LEON HARRIS \
5/2/2017 10:06:11 PM
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From parade to parade
Independence Day displays in Jerusalem before and after the Six Day War
By DORON BAR \
5/2/2017 10:14:39 PM
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Trump, Putin discuss Syria, North Korea, Middle East in phone call
By REUTERS \
5/2/2017 10:15:15 PM
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When craziness makes sense
Israel at 69, re-finding American deterrence
By AVINOAM BAR-YOSEF \
5/2/2017 10:17:34 PM
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Turning tide in UNESCO
More and more nations are unwilling to lend a hand to subverting international institutions in order to vilify Israel.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/2/2017 10:23:07 PM
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Trump team wants ‘tangibles’ from Abbas visit
White House aides appear to be tempering expectations over Trump’s ability to extract concessions from Abbas at a time when the Palestinian leader faces a political crisis at home.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
5/2/2017 10:34:23 PM
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FBI rogue employee marries ISIS terrorist she investigated
A CNN report revealed the alarming case of former FBI translator Daniela Greene who married an ISIS operative she was assigned to investigate, catching the FBI off guard in a shocking incident.
By JOY BERNARD \
5/2/2017 11:02:18 PM
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BDS activists crash Cape Town Independence Day event
Almost 500 people attended as Israeli music and dance sensation Tararam performed as the main act during the celebration.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
5/2/2017 11:41:25 PM
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Remembering and celebrating
Festivities follow country’s honoring of 23,544 fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
5/2/2017 11:54:16 PM