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Canada, US announce Jan meeting to keep pressure on North Korea
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 1:06:38 AM
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Greenblatt arrives in Israel for his first major diplomatic test
Palestinian officials will boycott US envoy due to US President Trump's Jerusalem declaration.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
12/20/2017 1:57:44 AM
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American Day School Parents Should Cash in on Major Tax Cut
By Rabbi Elchanan Poupko \
12/20/2017 2:05:35 AM
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176 nations at UN call for Palestinian statehood
The United States, Canada and Israel were among the seven that opposed the text; four states abstained.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/20/2017 6:51:07 AM
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Nasrallah Between Israel and the Arabs
By Hussein Nouri \
12/20/2017 2:40:18 AM
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PA looks to Russia, China to upstage United States
PA President Mahmoud Abbas has said repeatedly that the US has forfeited its role as a mediator due to President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
By BEN LYNFIELD \
12/20/2017 2:47:20 AM
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Israel's most morbid job?
ZAKA international director: Work exposes volunteers to such traumatic scenes that only a select few can cope.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/20/2017 11:20:17 AM
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Petition claims welfare-budget funding exacerbates inequality
The High Court of Justice is reviewing a petition that seeks to strike down this method of financing, on the grounds that it is not equitable.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/20/2017 4:35:52 AM
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Kahn gives Genesis $1m. to help empower women
“It is a privilege to join forces with Morris Kahn, who is widely admired for his thoughtful and innovative philanthropy.”
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/20/2017 5:23:09 AM
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Mac TA’s road woes continue in Athens
Panathinaikos surges ahead in the second half to hand yellow-and-blue second straight defeat
By ALLON SINAI \
12/20/2017 6:11:22 AM
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Jerusalem hosts Reggio Emilia with no room for error
Jerusalem has won just two of its eight games so far, suffering humbling defeats in its last two contests at Buducnost and Bayern Munich.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/20/2017 6:19:14 AM
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Philippine leader declares unilateral ceasefire for Christmas
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 6:25:23 AM
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Israeli tennis prodigy Oliel continues climb toward greatness
Sajur complex provides beautiful scenery, as well as excellent facilities, for players and spectators alike.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/20/2017 6:30:28 AM
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Palestinian teen, IDF showdown sparks nationwide debate
In a video that was filmed on Friday and went viral, Tamimi is shown slapping two IDF soldiers that stood near her home.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/20/2017 7:30:23 AM
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Special UN Security Council Session to meet Friday to discuss Israelis held in Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/20/2017 7:38:44 AM
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Cardinal Bernard Law, forced to resign over sex-abuse scandal, dies at 86
In 2002, Law stepped down, having become a central figure in the worst crisis to hit the Roman Catholic Church in America.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 8:00:23 AM
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Convicted 'bookkeeper of Auschwitz' challenges jail time
Groening, who is physically frail, was sentenced to four years in prison in 2015, in one of the last cases against a surviving Nazi.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 8:13:56 AM
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Israeli Air Force encourages more women to join pilots course
“A plane doesn’t care if it’s a woman or a man flying it. The Air Force wants the best of the best."
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/20/2017 8:28:06 AM
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Second Palestinian arrested on suspicion of assaulting IDF soldiers in Nabi Saleh
By MAARIV ONLINE \
12/20/2017 8:36:33 AM
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Palestinian wielding knife arrested in Hebron
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/20/2017 9:13:33 AM
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Haley warns US ‘taking names’ of UN opponents of Trump's Jerusalem move
Monday’s veto at the Security Council marked the first time the US has used its veto power since 2011.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/20/2017 9:19:28 AM
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Turkish foreign minister to attend UN meeting on Jerusalem
Sources said the minister would go to the United States after meeting his Iranian and Azeri counterparts in Baku on Wednesday
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 9:30:00 AM
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Pro-Israel groups light candles to counter BDS darkness
Erdan says anti-boycott efforts bearing fruit, ISrael has moved from defense to offense.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/20/2017 10:40:56 AM
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Myanmar blocks UN rights investigator just before visit
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 10:50:37 AM
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Infant crushed by folding tables at wedding dies from injuries
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/20/2017 11:24:31 AM
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Technion opens Israel’s first university campus in China
The school will offer undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering and science.
By JTA \
12/20/2017 11:27:15 AM
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Artifacts from 1,500-year-old monastery and church unearthed in Beit Shemesh
Well-preserved Byzantine-era colored mosaic floors and imported marble antiquities discovered.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/20/2017 11:28:27 AM
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Unraveling the Middle East's tangled web
With the INSS’s international summer program, in collaboration with Tel Aviv University International, students from all over the world are learning the nuances at play when it comes to Israel.
By NOA AMOUYAL \
12/21/2017 10:09:03 AM
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Report: Strikes kill 19 in rebel village in Syria's Idlib
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 11:36:13 AM
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Report: US President Trump to visit Britain in February
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 11:42:30 AM
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That Time When Two Volunteer EMTs Babysat Kids
By Raphael Poch \
12/20/2017 11:44:39 AM
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Indonesia to allow tariff-free import of some Palestinian goods
Indonesia has long been a supporter of the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 11:54:00 AM
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The Israelis who chased Hezbollah's cash before Obama's on-and-off fight
Before, during and after the US government went after Hezbollah’s financing, Shurat Hadin was down in the same trenches.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/20/2017 12:52:13 PM
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A cross to bare: tattoos and tradition in Jerusalem
Some of the shop's designs date back to Crusader times.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 1:51:55 PM
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Report: Riots in Kalandia, one soldier injured
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/20/2017 1:55:33 PM
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Palestinians riot in the West Bank over Trump Jerusalem move
Thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza have been demonstrating against Trump’s Jerusalem declaration.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM,UDI SHAHAM \
12/20/2017 2:03:12 PM
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Opposition movement withdraws ministers from Iraq's KRG
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 2:44:23 PM
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Jewish youths ‘light up’ places of darkness with Hanukka cheer
World Bnei Akiva members visit sites that suffered natural and human devastation this year
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
12/20/2017 2:48:55 PM
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What is right and wrong with Orthodox and Reform rabbis
By Vladimir Minkov \
12/20/2017 2:57:45 PM
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Hamas identifies the enemy: Foreign Ministry Facebook page
Hamas warned that liking the Facebook page puts the Internet user within the sights of the “occupier.”
By HERB KEINON \
12/20/2017 3:46:00 PM
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Russia denies reports its planes behind deadly strike in Syria's Idlib
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 3:35:38 PM
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Ex-Interpol chief: Argentina's Fernandez didn't try to clear Iranian bombers
Former Interpol chief Ronald Noble wants to testify that the government of former President Cristina Fernandez did not ask to have the arrest warrants lifted as part of a "memorandum" with Iran.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 3:35:55 PM
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Islamic State claims attack in Egypt's north Sinai, provides no evidence
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 3:50:29 PM
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MK David Bitan submits letter of resignation to PM Netanyahu
"The current situation makes it too difficult for me to function," said Bitan.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/20/2017 4:00:17 PM
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Thousands attend funeral in Israel for mother, 3 kids killed in NY fire
City fire and police officials confirmed that a Hanukka menorah sparked the blaze at around 2:20 a.m. Monday.
By JTA \
12/20/2017 4:19:09 PM
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Petition for Haredi women representation in Haredi parties advances
Women do not have the ability to join as Haredi party members so they do not have the ability to hold formal office within the party or stand as candidates.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/20/2017 4:33:32 PM
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Affirmative action for Arab, Haredi IDF vets passes early vote
The legislation would boost the chances of anyone who served the country in military, civilian or national service to be hired for civil service.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/20/2017 4:35:02 PM
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Prominent European rabbi demands meeting with Swedish PM over antisemitism
Conference of European Rabbis calls out Sweden for neglecting its Jewish citizens.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
12/20/2017 4:45:30 PM
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Israel police thwart stabbing attack near Tomb of the Patriarchs
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/20/2017 4:46:27 PM
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Two Kosovo men plead guilty of plotting to attack Israeli soccer team
Kosovo police arrested 19 people on suspicion that they had links with the Islamic State militant group and were planning attacks in Kosovo and neighboring Albania.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 4:53:55 PM
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Interview: Saudi prince says Trump's Jerusalem move threatens stability
Saudi King Salman told President Trump that any decision to move the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem before a permanent peace settlement is reached will inflame the feelings of Muslims.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 5:07:41 PM
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15 migrants injured on Greek island as EU continues struggle with crisis
Arabs fight Afghans in ‘hellish’ refugee Lesbos camp.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/20/2017 5:21:48 PM
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Record breaking 20% increase in Christmas pilgrims to Israel expected
Tourism Ministry: Over 3.5 million tourists in 2017 – 500,000 more than previous year.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
12/20/2017 5:26:12 PM
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Saudi king receives Palestinian president Abbas
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 5:32:00 PM
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Hamas terrorists indicted for attempted kidnapping of MK, IDF spokesman
The terrorists' goal was use the hostages as a bargaining chips in negotiations for the release of Palestinians held in Israeli jails.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/20/2017 5:32:05 PM
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Disabled veterans wheel through Jerusalem in annual torch race
Rivlin meets with disabled soldiers several times a year in different parts of the country.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/20/2017 5:36:44 PM
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BBC pledges more focus on other religions, including Judaism
UK broadcaster seeks to create more programming around Passover, Rosh Hashana.
By AMY SPIRO \
12/20/2017 5:40:55 PM
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Kenyan Jew deported by Interior Ministry despite valid visa
Kimani converted to Judaism several years ago through the Conservative Movement.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/20/2017 5:52:47 PM
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Jerusalem Open House names new head
Ofer Erez is the first openly transgender to head an Israeli organization.
By UDI SHAHAM \
12/20/2017 5:53:49 PM
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Author of IDF ethics code comes out against ignoring provocations
“What we saw is seemingly not the best professional way of solving the problem.”
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/20/2017 6:18:40 PM
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The Jewish View on Changing Your Name
By Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Bregman \
12/20/2017 6:10:18 PM
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WATCH: IDF Chief of Staff visits Gaza border
Eisenkot visited two terror tunnels that were destroyed by the Israeli army in recent months.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/20/2017 6:53:43 PM
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Health Ministry folds: Food product labeling to be postponed
The ministry has invested most of its efforts into the labeling reform, but has not taken measures to educate people of all ages about which food is healthy.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/20/2017 6:58:55 PM
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Turkey wants NBA star jailed for insulting President Erdogan
NBA player Enes Kantar is a supporter of self exiled Turkish Imam and political leader Fethullah Gulen who is sought by Turkey for his alleged support of 2016 coup attempt.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 7:01:12 PM
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Security Minister pledges new programs to combat domestic violence
The establishment of the special departments will require budgeting for an additional 36 positions.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
12/20/2017 7:10:55 PM
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Trump threatens to cut aid to UN members over Jerusalem vote
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 7:15:36 PM
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Austrian Chancellor will fight antisemitism due to Israeli concern
The anti-Islam Freedom Party (FPO) was founded by former Nazis in the 1950s but has said it has left its antisemitic past behind.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 7:28:26 PM
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Ministers to vote on bill to raise disability benefits
Currently, people with severe disabilities receive an allotment of NIS 2,343 per month – less than half the minimum wage.
By Lidar Gravé-Lazi,LAHAV HARKOV \
12/20/2017 7:34:37 PM
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Chinese investors flock to Israel for unlikely reasons
Chinese money is increasingly flowing into Israeli hi-tech companies and is likely to overtake the US as the number one source of foreign investment for the Jewish state.
By MAX SCHINDLER \
12/20/2017 7:43:00 PM
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My Chanukha story
By Shmuel Polin \
12/20/2017 8:00:46 PM
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PLO unamused by Trump threat to cut aid to countries backing UN J'lem vote
"Let them vote against us. We’ll save a lot. We don’t care.”
By HERB KEINON,REUTERS \
12/20/2017 10:41:10 PM
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German police arrest alleged ISIS militant in ice rink truck attack plot
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 9:03:18 PM
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Gunned Down Horses gallop into Tel Aviv
The Haifa-based indie pop group is bringing its wild theatrics to Tel Aviv.
By JENNIFER GREENBERG \
12/20/2017 9:41:29 PM
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Islam and Zionism
Perhaps a key to reducing tensions in the region would be a campaign of public Koran study that features Islam’s tolerance for Jews.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/20/2017 9:42:03 PM
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All musical on the northern front
Classical music will abound during the Spring Festival – Violin Leaves March 15-17 weekend, followed by something for fans of improvised music, on the April 12-14 Jazz – Playing Life As It Is.
By BARRY DAVIS \
12/20/2017 9:48:31 PM
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Diaspora critic replaces Bitan as coalition chairman
A critic of Diaspora Jewry was chosen for a sensitive post.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/20/2017 9:52:40 PM
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Germany ‘Judenrein’?
By TOBIAS HUCH \
12/20/2017 9:56:11 PM
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Occupation pollutes: Israel uses the West Bank to treat toxic waste
By ADAM ALONI \
12/20/2017 10:01:21 PM
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The Trump camp’s strategy with regard to Mueller
If a significant portion of the country believes that the special counsel was unfair, this could help in legal proceedings before judges or jurors.
By ALAN DERSHOWITZ \
12/20/2017 10:07:45 PM
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Right-wingers to call for Netanyahu to quit at rally
The protest is being organized by journalist Yoaz Hendel, Netanyahu’s former director of communications and public diplomacy and the chairman of the Institute for Zionist Strategies.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/20/2017 10:08:25 PM
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Above the fold: Cultural synapse on Jerusalem
The Jewish perspective on Jerusalem has evolved out of necessity.
By MICAH D. HALPERN \
12/20/2017 10:13:16 PM
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Washington watch: Beware the Grinch
It is no accident that complex, self-dealing legislation like this tax bill is drafted in secret, rushed through at the end of the year without hearings and examination.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
12/20/2017 10:21:15 PM
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Let there be tree!
The Soviet Jews have played a significant role in making the Christmas tree kosher.
By LEV STESIN \
12/20/2017 10:26:56 PM
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Kuwait Airways is resolutely committed to its racist policy
Here in liberal, democratic Germany a foreign company had perpetrated a straightforward act of discrimination against an individual on no other basis than his citizenship in the Jewish state.
By NATHAN GELBART \
12/20/2017 10:33:42 PM
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December 21, 2017: Waiting for the inevitable
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
12/20/2017 10:34:48 PM
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Democrat Franken to leave US Senate on Jan. 2
By REUTERS \
12/20/2017 10:36:01 PM
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#NoWayToTreatAChild: A cynical campaign to manipulate Palestinian children
The video of Ahed Tamimi attacking a soldier, as well as the disingenuous social media campaign on her behalf, crystallizes the cynical calculus that lies at the heart of 'No Way to Treat a Child.'
By DANIEL LAUFER \
12/20/2017 10:43:19 PM
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Jerusalem suffers humbling exit from Eurocup
Jerusalem dropped to a 2-7 record, suffering its fourth defeat in five home games.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/20/2017 11:27:18 PM
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Maccabi Tel Aviv hopes home games will turn around losing streak
Maccabi dropped to its third straight double-digit road defeat in continental play on Tuesday night, falling to a 7-6 record following an 89-76 defeat to Panathinaikos in Athens.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/20/2017 11:30:24 PM
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Three members of Tamimi family under arrest
The first to be arrested was Ahed Tamimi, 16, who taken from her home in a predawn raid on Tuesday by IDF soldiers and Border Police officers on suspicion of incitement and assault.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/20/2017 11:43:31 PM
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South Africa's ANC passes resolution to downgrade Tel Aviv embassy
The resolution aims to "give practical expression to the oppressed people of Palestine,'' by downgrading the embassy to a ''liaison office.''
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
12/20/2017 11:58:01 PM