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Last prisoner of Afghan war comes home, surprising US
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl returns to debate over conditions of his release from Taliban captivity after five years.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
6/2/2014 12:18:58 AM
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Netanyahu calls emergency cabinet meeting ahead of formal PA-Hamas announcement
Cabinet agrees to reduce monetary transfers to Palestinian Authority and confirms decision to halt negotiations.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 1:47:24 AM
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Ben-Eliezer, Itzik suffer major setbacks in presidential race
MK Reuven Rivlin has the backing of more than 40 MKs, mostly from Likud Beytenu and Bayit Yehudi.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/2/2014 2:29:11 AM
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Feuerstein foundation names Wiesel as president
Holocaust survivor to help organization that developed method to ‘maximize human potential.’
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
6/2/2014 2:53:35 AM
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No evidence of decline in difficulty of exams
Study of matriculation tests shows scores improved, quality of assessment stayed the same.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
6/2/2014 3:21:58 AM
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Israel Broadcasting Authority employees to hold protest demonstration today
Demonstrations oppose bill that would close the IBA within the year and cause 2,000 people to be fired.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
6/2/2014 4:06:34 AM
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Pittsburgh art show cancelled after Israelis withdraw to 'protect the Palestinian artists'
Palestinian artists originally planned to withdraw because joint Israeli-Palestinian show was referred to as a collaboration.
By JTA \
6/2/2014 4:24:22 AM
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Germany remembers its darkest days
On first visit to Israel, German president learns about regional affairs from President Peres.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
6/2/2014 5:21:06 AM
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Another pair of elimination games in BSL
Top seed Mac TA looks to knock off pesky Eilat and return to final; Hapoel Jerusalem hopes to stay alive in Haifa
By ALLON SINAI \
6/2/2014 5:39:03 AM
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Nasrallah held talks with prominent officials in Hamas, says Beirut paper
Meetings with Hezbollah leader meant to cool growing Sunni-Shi’ite tension in the region.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
6/2/2014 6:18:58 AM
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IDF strikes targets in Gaza; fires into Syria following shelling from northern border
IAF responds to rocket fire from Gaza, Israeli artillery fires across northern border after Syrian shells land near Mount Hermon.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
6/2/2014 6:51:16 AM
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Syrian shells fall near Hermon, IDF artillery returns fire
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 7:38:18 AM
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IAF strikes targets in Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 7:39:11 AM
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Hamas: We will not recognize Abbas's announcement of unity government
Abbas set to announce unity gov't despite unresolved internal disputes; Hamas states it will consider the announcement a "unilateral step" by Fatah.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
6/2/2014 8:29:21 AM
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Triumphant Assad to be re-elected president, recaptures lost territory
By REUTERS \
6/2/2014 8:46:13 AM
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Three Turks killed in east Afghanistan suicide bombing
By REUTERS \
6/2/2014 9:16:29 AM
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Seven killed, 15 wounded in clashes in Libya's Benghazi
By REUTERS \
6/2/2014 10:25:03 AM
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Analysis: Suspect in Brussels shooting proves 'lone wolf' attackers are never really alone
The problem with "lone wolves" is that they are often the products of cultural, historical and political forces that pose a growing threat in Europe.
By YOSSI MELMAN \
6/2/2014 10:25:06 AM
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Israeli arrested in Cyprus for illegal organ trafficking
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 10:35:43 AM
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Netanyahu: Europe condemns Brussels attack while embracing Palestinian unity gov't
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 11:07:19 AM
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Actions non déclarées
La partialité de la presse est le carburant de ces âmes égarées persuadées que la violence peut mener à quelque chose de bon
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
6/2/2014 11:26:46 AM
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France arrests four over suspected Syria jihadist ring
By REUTERS \
6/2/2014 11:28:12 AM
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La communauté arabe : questions d’identité
Un nouveau projet de loi controversé fait, pour la première fois, la distinction entre la population musulmane et chrétienne. L’avis à chaud des intéressés
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
6/2/2014 11:31:26 AM
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Le ciel judéo-chrétien au beau fixe
Les rencontres interreligieuses des 25 et 26 mai, dans le sillage du voyage papal, ont été, au-delà de l’énorme événement médiatique, de la plus grande importance pour les communautés juives et chrétiennes. Décryptage
By SARAH LALOU \
6/2/2014 11:34:03 AM
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Palestinian unity agreement essential, says Meretz leader
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 11:37:09 AM
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Religieuses et actives
Les femmes ultraorthodoxes occupent une place de choix dans l’économie du pays. Une main-d’œuvre avec laquelle il faut désormais compter
By MIRIAM KRESH \
6/2/2014 11:38:08 AM
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Du Carmel au Shema Israël
Parfois, c’est le point d’orgue d’une vie qui révèle la cohérence de son tracé. Il n’y a pas de hasard. Dans celle de Marie-Françoise, tout convergeait vers ce moment où sa foi catholique et sa quête de Dieu rencontreraient la loi juive
By KATHIE KRIEGEL \
6/2/2014 11:41:29 AM
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Va vers toi-même
Un Hassid Habad de Safed aide les élèves de Yeshiva à s’exprimer et sortir de leurs zones d’ombre émotionnelles
By YEHUDA SUGAR \
6/2/2014 11:45:09 AM
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Torah and golf
In golf, it is a hole in one. In religion, it is a whole with one - becoming whole with G-d, who is one.
By MARTIN MARCUS,RABBI LAZER GURKOW \
6/2/2014 11:45:23 AM
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Spain's King Juan Carlos abdicates
By REUTERS \
6/2/2014 11:47:36 AM
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Décoder la garde-robe juive
Pour la première fois, le Musée d’Israël présente une exposition exclusivement consacrée aux atours traditionnels juifs du XVIIIe au XXe siècle, en provenance de quatre continents. Visite guidée
By Nicole Perez \
6/2/2014 11:47:53 AM
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« Maître du monde, nos ennemis sont (aussi) Tes ennemis »
« L’arche d’Alliance de l’Eternel marchait à la tête des enfants d’Israël l’espace de trois journées, tandis que la nuée divine planait au-dessus d’eux » (Nombres X, 33)
By RAV CLAUDE DAVID ZAFFRAN \
6/2/2014 11:50:26 AM
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France arrests four over suspected Syria jihadist ring
Arrests come on heels of Belgium Jewish Museum shooting and arrest of suspect who returned from fighting with jihadists in Syria.
By REUTERS \
6/2/2014 12:08:54 PM
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The reasons ADL survey underestimated European and American anti-Semitism
Israel-bashing and boycotting has not yet been established as an acknowledged form of anti-Semitism.
By AVI PERRY \
6/2/2014 12:19:01 PM
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Change in India's nuclear doctrine unlikely
Knowledgeable sources say New Delhi has little to be scared about on the defense front.
By JAGDISH N SINGH \
6/2/2014 12:47:48 PM
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Abbas swears in Palestinian unity gov't despite last minute difficulties
PA president swears in unity gov't with Hamas in Ramallah after compromise on Ministry of Prisoner Affairs reached.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH,TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/2/2014 1:21:38 PM
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Will.i.am hobnobs with Israeli celebrities
Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am visits Israel to perform at Gaydamak wedding; attends Bar Refaeli's birthday party.
By ELIA BERGER \
6/2/2014 1:02:25 PM
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Writer Joel Bainerman to be buried Tuesday
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 1:27:01 PM
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Israel Broadcasting Authority employees protest in front of Knesset
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 1:28:33 PM
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IAEA says it has gained a 'better understanding' of Iran's nuclear program
Director General: Agency is analyzing information provided by Iran, will provide assessment after "acquiring a good understanding of the whole picture."
By REUTERS \
6/2/2014 1:34:18 PM
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Record breaking number of people expected at Tel Aviv Gay Pride events
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 2:22:44 PM
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Egyptian court defends death sentences, calls Morsi supporters 'Jewish demons'
37 Islamists sentenced to death, while hundreds more handed life sentences, accused of preaching Jewish Talmud by court.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 2:26:16 PM
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Russia signals opposition to Western-backed Syria aid plan
By REUTERS \
6/2/2014 2:31:53 PM
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Syrian rebel rocket fire kills 50 in Aleppo
By REUTERS \
6/2/2014 2:40:42 PM
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200 students, staff protest budget cuts at Hebrew University
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 2:42:37 PM
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Lapid: In coming weeks we'll monitor Hamas-Fatah gov't and see what we do
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/2/2014 3:09:04 PM
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Bennett: Fatah-Hamas unity gov't has shattered Palestinian state agenda illusions
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 3:30:20 PM
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First fruits for the President for a milk and honey festival
President says the success of Israel’s dairy farmers has won Israel more friends than any diplomatic or political initiatives.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
6/2/2014 3:37:19 PM
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Gunmen kill nine in northeast Nigeria church attack
By REUTERS \
6/2/2014 3:52:35 PM
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Lapid, Ariel: Hamas-Fatah government shows Palestinians don't want peace
Herzog rails against unilateral action; Gal-On says not accepting Palestinian unity government makes Israel look like it doesn't want peace.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/2/2014 4:04:20 PM
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Bennett: Annexation of Area C is the best response to Fatah-Hamas government
The Bayit Yehudi chairman insists that his "sovereignty program" is the best course of action and the "only available option" left to Israel.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/2/2014 4:14:23 PM
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Labor's Yacimovich announces support for Rivlin in presidential race
Former Labor leader says she has had ideological differences with Likud MK, but he is an "exemplary democrat"; Lapid insists he's not endorsing anyone.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
6/2/2014 4:16:59 PM
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18 month old dies after losing consciousness at daycare
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 4:50:12 PM
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Saudis to prosecute homosexuality, and atheism on social networks
Saudi official says that up to 25,000 Arabic language Twitter accounts are carrying out a "planned culture war."
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
6/2/2014 4:53:44 PM
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PM promises to solve defense budget debacle
Decision to close Home Front Defense Ministry was not personal, Netanyahu tells Knesset.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/2/2014 5:16:08 PM
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Knesset members slam Tel Aviv for lifeguard strikes, beach closures
Although the city was instructed to open 11 beaches out of 13 over the weekend, only a handful were open.
By SHARON UDASIN \
6/2/2014 5:18:59 PM
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Egypt, citing security, wants foreign companies to help monitor social media
After passing a law that severely restricts protests, it appears the gov't may now try to scare opponents away from expressing their views on websites.
By REUTERS \
6/2/2014 5:45:29 PM
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Police searching for Ukranian national accused of abusing elderly man
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 6:23:41 PM
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Palestinian with fake ID found working in Eilat hotel
The man, who allegedly bought the forged document for NIS 1000, was sentenced for the same offense in 2012.
By YASSER OKBI \
6/2/2014 6:12:05 PM
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Illegal weapons seized near Ma’ale Adumim
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
6/2/2014 6:17:26 PM
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Investigators to submit World Cup bidding report in coming weeks
By REUTERS \
6/2/2014 6:39:20 PM
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Israel Radio goes on strike following IBA workers’ protest demonstration
Strike called in the aftermath of protests in retaliation to government decision to dismantle the IBA.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
6/2/2014 6:43:27 PM
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Netanyahu: Abbas said yes to terror and no to peace
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/2/2014 6:55:01 PM
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Palestinian unity government prepares for presidential and parliamentary elections
PA leader says the unity government, like previous ones, would remain committed to agreements signed with Israel.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
6/2/2014 7:19:34 PM
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Israel: Hamas must not be allowed to run in Palestinian elections
The security cabinet says Israel will not negotiate with Palestinians as long as Hamas is in the picture, and would act against the terrorist group's participation in elections.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/2/2014 8:07:36 PM
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Israelis, Palestinians and Jordanians agree: Gov't protection needed for region's springs
Environmentalist says although a third of the springs are dried up, they are important to showing the area's 3,000-year-old history.
By SHARON UDASIN \
6/2/2014 7:45:51 PM
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US lawmakers question aid to new Palestinian unity government
The US Congress authorizes $500 million in annual aid Washington sends to the cash-strapped Palestinian Authority.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
6/2/2014 8:05:47 PM
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'Air strike' in Luhansk is crime by Kiev
By REUTERS \
6/3/2014 4:18:11 AM
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Poll: Nearly half of Israelis favor aborting pregnancy if child is blind
Welfare minister says that poll results indicate that "there is no real acceptance" of people with disabilities in society.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
6/2/2014 8:17:41 PM
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Thirty days after her murder, Shelly Dadon's family expresses frustration with police
The Dadon family fears that Shelly's murder may potentially go unsolved forever and that her killers will roam free for years.
By BEN HARTMAN \
6/2/2014 8:23:51 PM
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Ashdod port workers union head to stay in jail, tells judge 'they're trying to kill me'
Alon Hassan is one of 15 Ashdod Port workers and vendors arrested last week on allegations of corruption reaching into the millions of shekels.
By BEN HARTMAN \
6/2/2014 8:26:51 PM
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Dan Dankner asks Supreme Court to drop his jail time
Dankner was convicted in 2013 for breach of public trust, but charges for other more serious offenses were dropped in a plea bargain.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/2/2014 8:32:16 PM
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Housing costs in Jerusalem exclude young families from the city
A young father of five, serving on the capital’s city council laments the nominal housing options for his growing family.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
6/2/2014 8:34:30 PM
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Israel: US sanctioning terrorism by okaying ties with Palestinian unity government
State Department says no plans to cut off aid despite some US lawmakers' comments to the contrary, says the US "will be judging this government by its actions."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,MICHAEL WILNER \
6/2/2014 11:32:07 PM
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Palestinian teen killer of soldier Eden Attias convicted
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 9:13:29 PM
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US says intends to work with Palestinian unity government
By REUTERS \
6/2/2014 9:15:37 PM
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Reason to rhyme
The Poetry Festival in Metulla offers a golden opportunity to hear poets read some of the fruits of their labors and even discuss where they come from personally and creatively.
By BARRY DAVIS \
6/2/2014 9:21:12 PM
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The Stones are here!
The Rolling Stones arrive in Israel for the first time ahead of their June 4 performance in Tel Aviv.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 9:37:02 PM
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Center Field: New York’s 9/11 Memorial: Inspiring vigilance and remembrance
"How come we don’t have this kind of museum remembering Israel’s terror victims, and showing what happened to them?” my son asked.
By Gil Stern Stern TROY \
6/2/2014 9:38:00 PM
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Borderline Views: The Dorner factor
It would be of great tribute to Israel as a whole if Dalia Dorner was to be the country’s tenth president.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
6/2/2014 9:47:12 PM
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ADL calls new unity gov't a 'step off the path towards Israeli-Palestinian peace'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/2/2014 10:04:17 PM
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No Holds Barred: Jews should seek converts
The Jewish community should be spearheading a global movement to have non-Jews join a Jewish spiritual movement.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
6/2/2014 10:06:58 PM
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Shavuot and diversity
It is diversity of opinions and expressions that foster Judaism’s growth and development.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
6/2/2014 10:18:05 PM
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Candidly Speaking: The pope’s visit to the region and the president’s last hurrah
We should pray for Pope Francis to see that the conflict with Islamic fundamentalism is no less relevant to the Church than to us.
By ISI LEIBLER \
6/2/2014 10:25:36 PM
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‘Assimilation is here’ says Tzohar chairman Rabbi Stav
Former chief rabbi candidate says ‘political influence’ in chief rabbinate preventing progress on conversion law.
By JEREMY SHARON \
6/2/2014 10:27:23 PM
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'The New York Times' and Israel
A six-month study found the New York Times consistently downplays Israeli views while promoting Palestinian perspectives.
By GILEAD INI \
6/2/2014 10:32:34 PM
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Healing our abused Jewish soul
It is time for Masorti Judaism to fight for the Jewish dignity denied to us since the inception of the State of Israel.
By MENACHEM CREDITOR \
6/2/2014 10:40:40 PM
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Danon calls US recognition of PA government 'moral choice'
The deputy defense minister says the Palestinian Authority would not collapse if the US cuts aid.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
6/2/2014 10:43:15 PM
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June 3: Bent priorities
Our readers respond to the Jerusalem Post's recent stories.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
6/2/2014 10:50:07 PM
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Israel flowing with increased levels of Milk and Honey
Central Bureau of Statistics figures show production up in dairy, honey industries.
By NIV ELIS \
6/2/2014 11:04:11 PM
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Grapevine: Her final bow
On learning of Maron’s death, Peres said "The stage was her whole life. We have lost a great artist."
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
6/2/2014 11:05:17 PM
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‘There is no free meal’
The Israel Tax Authority will receive information about Israelis’ bank accounts abroad and provide information about foreign residents’ bank accounts in Israel.
By GIDI BAR-ZAKAY \
6/2/2014 11:26:52 PM
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Israel "disappointed" that US will work with Palestinian unity government
By REUTERS \
6/2/2014 11:30:20 PM