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Divorce rates continue slow rise, say Rabbinical Courts statistics
The statistics indicate a general trend of a small, but steady increase in divorce rates since 2012.
By JEREMY SHARON \
6/20/2017 5:09:49 AM
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Europe skips UN Human Rights Council anti-Israel debate
Thirty-four countries stood up to speak during the debate on Monday at the 35th session in Geneva, but none of them represented Western countries, save for South Africa.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/20/2017 12:29:47 AM
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Half of Muslim youth in Austria hold antisemitic views
The poll asked Austrian Muslim students if they felt that “Jews have too much influence in Austria,” and 48% agreed with the statement.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
6/20/2017 12:54:20 AM
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Israeli, German experts tackle cyber hate speech at Jerusalem conference
Delivering opening remarks, Yuval Rotem, director-general of the ministry said youth spend some nine hours a day on social media so there needs to be a coordinated response.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
6/20/2017 1:06:30 AM
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Israelis come face-to-face with ‘The Enemy’
The project, called The Enemy, is showing as a part of the Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival until Saturday and is the brainchild of veteran war photographer Karim Ben Khelifa.
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER \
6/20/2017 4:34:48 AM
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Government agrees on short-term ammonia solution
Israel's ammonia facility began to attract international attention last year when Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah threatened to attack it.
By SHARON UDASIN \
6/20/2017 1:25:40 AM
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Trump calls North Korea 'brutal regime' after death of US student
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 1:32:15 AM
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Israel's police chief vows to return Jerusalem to 'normal' after attack
Alsheikh: No intent to turn capital into military fortress.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
6/20/2017 1:36:05 AM
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Yoga Day: As good for India’s brand as for individual wellness
On Wednesday, the world, including Israel, will mark the International Day of Yoga.
By HERB KEINON \
6/20/2017 2:00:11 AM
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Iran missile struck ISIS but is also aimed at US, Saudis, Israel
That Iran would verbally threaten ISIS, Saudi Arabia, the US and Israel is not new. That it would launch six Zolfaghar ballistic missiles more than 600 kilometers into another country is.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/20/2017 2:31:15 AM
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Sharp rise in suicides by gun among American children is found - study
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 2:44:27 AM
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Israeli settlement construction down 23% amid cries of freeze
“There has not been, nor will there will be, a better government for settlements than ours,” Netanyahu said.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,GIL HOFFMAN \
6/20/2017 6:27:39 AM
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Ministers okay domestic-violence plan
By UDI SHAHAM,ELIYAHU KAMISHER \
6/20/2017 3:19:22 AM
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May-Day for British Conservatives
By Solomon Schoonover \
6/21/2017 4:11:32 PM
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Rabbinate, MKs ramp up bid to topple Western Wall mixed-gender plan
By DAVID TURNER \
6/20/2017 5:10:26 AM
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S.Korea's Moon urges North Korea to return detainees swiftly
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 5:27:54 AM
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Qatar says it will not negotiate unless neighbors lift 'blockade'
On Monday Qatar held war games with Turkish troops, showing off one of its few remaining strong alliances after two weeks of unprecedented isolation.
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 6:25:36 AM
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Two Dutch journalists kidnapped in Colombia by ELN rebels
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 6:59:20 AM
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Philippines launches offensive in Marawi, aim to end battle by weekend
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 7:01:20 AM
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Google tightens measures to remove extremist content on YouTube
Israeli ministers -- along with Germany, France, and the UK -- have long called for increased efforts against online extremism.
By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/20/2017 7:36:48 AM
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IDF arrests ten Palestinians overnight in West Bank
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/20/2017 8:07:21 AM
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Aquarium showcasing local fauna comes to Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo
The 33 tanks include many species such as stingrays, clownfish, sea urchins, and sharks.
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 8:43:28 AM
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Ossoff harnesses the power of Jewish mom-daughter team ups in Georgia race
Democratic candidate for House seat Jon Ossoff wants to paint his district blue following Trump's win in November.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
6/20/2017 8:48:06 AM
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Suspects arrested over Bahrain blast in village of Shi'ite cleric
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 8:49:59 AM
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Australia suspends air strikes in Syria
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 9:09:27 AM
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10 Israeli defense companies set to exhibit at Paris Air Show
Israeli defense exports to Europe totaled $1.8 billion in 2016, out of Israel's total of $6.5 billion in defense exports.
By GLOBES/YUVAL AZULAI \
6/20/2017 9:20:34 AM
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NGO, students sue San Francisco State University for antisemitism
Jews fear wearing Stars of David and traditional head-coverings.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/20/2017 10:20:47 AM
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Trade in Bezeq stocks halted due to probe into controlling shareholder
Shaul Elovitch investigated for suspicions of violations of the securities law.
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER \
6/20/2017 10:29:23 AM
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Philippine police probing reports of ISIS-linked bomb plot
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 10:39:34 AM
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Air strikes pound southwest Syrian city of Deraa
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 10:48:04 AM
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Macron meets Jordan's king, condemns deadly Jerusalem attack
French President Emmanuel Macron and Jordan's King Abdullah discuss Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Mideast issues.
By REUTERS,JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/20/2017 11:22:57 AM
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French armed forces minister quits as probe overshadows her party
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 11:30:00 AM
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Liberman-backed bill would subject cabinet ministers to polygraph tests
Will Israeli ministers be subjected to truth detectors?
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/20/2017 11:56:35 AM
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Inspectors have a whale of a time with rare shark in Eilat
The whale shark is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
By BECKY BROTHMAN \
6/20/2017 12:35:53 PM
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Netanyahu says Israel starts construction on new West Bank settlement
"The entire public expects of the prime minister not to allow any hostile element, whether they be leftist groups, judicial or clerical bodies, stop the construction," say residents of Amona.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
6/20/2017 12:39:33 PM
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Kremlin to review European court ruling against 'gay propaganda' law
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 12:59:18 PM
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'He said he was Christian, they shot him,' says son who saw father die
ISIS gunmen ambushed a group of Coptic Christians traveling to a monastery in Minya in southern Egypt on May 26, leaving 29 dead and 14 wounded.
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 1:09:25 PM
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French Police find weapons cache in home of Champs Elysees attacker
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 1:21:32 PM
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Rabbinate seeking lawyers to fight Western Wall changes
The government decided to allow women to pray in the Western Wall alone and alongside men, yet no such section is open; Chief Rabbinate demands right to speak for itself in court.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/20/2017 1:46:26 PM
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South Korean president: North Korea bears responsibility in US student's death
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 1:52:37 PM
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My Peace Plan: Part One
By Dovid Ben-Meir \
6/20/2017 1:59:18 PM
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The True Reasons For Lapid's Rise, How To Fix Kashrut Conflicts-of-Interest & More - Interview with Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan
By David Goldenberg \
6/20/2017 2:41:10 PM
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Israeli-owned Dutch company in legal battle over fiber optics in Miami
Cable-X BV is said to hold the exclusive patent rights to use technology that enables construction companies to convert older underground cables to fiber optics
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/20/2017 2:17:55 PM
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'Trump advisers don't understand Israel's fear of Palestinian state'
Ehud Barak: "Netanyahu, Bennett, and Shaked will bring us to apartheid."
By GIL HOFFMAN \
6/20/2017 2:33:15 PM
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Iraq, Saudi Arabia aim to upgrade diplomatic relations
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 2:43:55 PM
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Haim Saban backs US bill on slashing funds to Palestinian Authority
American-Israeli billionaire makes significant endorsement of bill that would cut all but US funding to the PA except that earmarked for the Palestinian police.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
6/20/2017 2:49:59 PM
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LIVE: Israeli leaders take the stage for final day of Herzliya Conference
Annual gathering of the top names in Israel's diplomacy and defense world being held Tuesday-Thursday.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/22/2017 9:03:26 AM
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Students unearth rare 900-year-old jewelry collection in Modiin excavation
Silver and bronze bracelets, rings and earrings uncovered near ancient Crusader tower.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
6/20/2017 2:58:32 PM
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Israeli minister launches plan to fight polygamy among Beduin
Justice minister calls for joint effort to combat polygamy; Education Minister Naftali Bennett and Sharia Courts Chief support change.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
6/20/2017 3:11:37 PM
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JPost exclusive with the actress who 'willed a dream'
The Ruderman Family Foundation honors Marlee Matlin, an actress and advocate who spent the past three decades breaking any barrier that stood before her.
By NOA AMOUYAL \
6/20/2017 3:17:27 PM
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WATCH, PLAY, Explore: Discover Israel's most bohemian neighborhood 'The Florentine'
The Jerusalem Post is proud to present to you a look at "The Florentine."
By DANIEL J. ROTH \
6/20/2017 3:25:32 PM
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Imprisoned former PM Olmert hospitalized due to chest pains
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/20/2017 3:38:45 PM
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Egypt kills 12 ISIS-linked militants in North Sinai air strike
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 3:42:16 PM
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Hospital: Imprisoned former PM Olmert stable after health scare
After being examined by a doctor at Ma’asiyahu Prison in Ramle, where he is serving a 27-month sentence, Olmert was transferred to the hospital for further tests.
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER,GIL HOFFMAN \
6/20/2017 3:57:11 PM
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Egypt kills 12 ISIS-linked militants in Sinai air strike
An Islamist insurgency in the rugged, thinly populated Sinai Peninsula has gained pace in recent years.
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 4:44:20 PM
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Initial report: Attempted stabbing in West Bank, attacker neutralized
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/20/2017 5:17:48 PM
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WATCH: El Al says shalom to Britney Spears with 'Toxic' remake
Ahead of Britney Spears's flight to Israel, El Al flight attendants perform Israeli airline version of hit song "Toxic."
By Yocheved Lauren Laufer \
6/20/2017 5:18:32 PM
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IDF: Attempted stabbing in West Bank, attacker shot dead
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/20/2017 5:24:12 PM
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US sanctions 38 individuals, entities over Russian actions in Ukraine
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 5:39:44 PM
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WATCH: From O Canada to Oy, Canada!
Documentary on creating Yiddish national anthem to air on Canadian TV.
By AMY SPIRO \
6/20/2017 5:52:37 PM
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Police: 13-year-old girl forced into prostitution, abused by teenage girl
A 16-year-old girl from Ashkelon was arrested on suspicion of extorting, abusing, and forcing a 13-year-old girl into prostitution.
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER \
6/20/2017 6:04:48 PM
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Kraft Family Sports Campus opens in Jerusalem
Barkat, Kraft and sons preside over ribbon cutting • Big boost for Jerusalem’s athletic infrastructure.
By Uriel Sturm \
6/20/2017 6:08:46 PM
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Herzog protests Netanyahu 'incitement', compares photo to Rabin picture
Likud campaign manager, Nir Hefetz, said Netanyahu would never have approved using such a picture in an advertisement.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
6/20/2017 6:27:29 PM
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Raw sewage seeps out of Gaza as electricity supplies dwindle
The Israel Electric Company, which typically transfers about 120 megawatts of electricity daily to Gaza, confirmed that it would continue reducing the supply gradually over the next few days.
By SHARON UDASIN \
6/20/2017 6:32:07 PM
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UK PM May's talks to stay in power with DUP not going as expected - sources
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 6:42:52 PM
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After Fifty Years Of Occupation, What's Next: An open letter to President Mahmoud Abbas
By DR. ALON BEN-MEIR \
6/20/2017 6:50:40 PM
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IDF carries out controlled explosion near Gaza border
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/20/2017 6:57:30 PM
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Israel and Cyprus sign accord for sharing kidneys from live donors
“This agreement shows the excellent cooperation that has been created with the health authorities in Cyprus."
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/20/2017 7:04:11 PM
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High Court rejects warrantless searches of soldiers’ cellphones
The issue began after a soldier was convicted of drug use last year following evidence found on a search of his cellphone.
By ELIYAHU KAMISHER \
6/20/2017 7:09:16 PM
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MKs call on AG to prosecute those involved in making and promoting tobacco
Tobacco consumption – aided by the lack of deterrent taxation on rolling tobacco and the vigorous marketing of smokeless and other tobacco products – has increased by 13% in one year.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/20/2017 7:18:20 PM
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Who is the better employee: immigrants or native Israelis?
Survey finds new immigrants better at sticking to schedule, while Sabras think outside the box.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
6/20/2017 7:26:01 PM
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UN chief hopes US, Russia calm tensions over Syria
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 7:38:22 PM
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Wave of energy: Israeli firm harnessing sea power for Mexico electricity
“This is a great honor for Mexico to be among the first countries in the world and the first in the Americas to generate electricity from ocean waves,” said CEO of Eco Wave Power Mexico.
By SHARON UDASIN \
6/20/2017 7:39:03 PM
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US-led coalition: Islamic States chief cleric killed in Syria air strike
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 8:03:17 PM
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Uzi Wexler, builder of Jerusalem
Jerusalem builder Uzi Wexler died on Monday, leaving a concrete legacy behind.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
6/20/2017 8:04:34 PM
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Arab League Chief: Israeli membership would discredit Security Council
“Israel cannot reap the fruits of peace before achieving peace,” he said.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
6/20/2017 8:10:16 PM
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PM tells US football stars: Unlike in NFL, if Israel loses, it’s over
Prime Minister Netanyahu uses analogies from the football field to relate to NFL players the Israeli situation in the Middle East.
By HERB KEINON \
6/20/2017 8:16:04 PM
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Was Gal Gadot underpaid?
One thing is sure: With the global success of 'Wonder Woman,' it's clear the Israeli actress will be negotiating far fatter paychecks in the future.
By AMY SPIRO \
6/20/2017 8:31:16 PM
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Florida city to alleviate water shortage with Israeli technology
Affordable device traps humid air on-demand.
By SHARON UDASIN \
6/20/2017 8:37:27 PM
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Tel Aviv University develops major advance against drug-resistant bacteria
"This may indeed be a milestone, because it opens up many opportunities for DNA manipulations of bacteria that were impossible to accomplish before.”
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/20/2017 8:50:06 PM
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China invites Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner to visit - US official
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 8:55:50 PM
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The art of motherhood
Israeli painter and installation artist Khen Shish talks about how becoming a mother at a late age has impacted her creative process.
By BARRY DAVIS \
6/20/2017 9:05:39 PM
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Concert Review: Engelbert Humperdinck (Jerusalem, June 19 2017)
Who says the old days are gone and romance is dead? Want to open a bottle of wine on the breezy balcony and greet your lover with a smile? There’s Engelbert.
By SARAH LEVIN \
6/20/2017 9:08:57 PM
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Shin Bet tracked ‘Hilltop Youth’ members charged with price-tag attacks
“Price-tag attacks” are acts of vandalism or arson generally associated with Jewish fundamentalist settler youth.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
6/20/2017 9:09:19 PM
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‘Persuading Israelis to care for geriatric patients is waste of time’
“I didn’t think such criminal behavior against helpless elderly was possible.”
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
6/20/2017 9:19:31 PM
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Tech Talk: Travel Tech takes over Tel Aviv
The following are a few of the top startups that participated in Travel Tech Israel 2017.
By ARIEL SHAPIRA \
6/20/2017 9:24:26 PM
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Grapevine: It’s shalom, not good-bye
Ambassador Sharma will be back at the end of October to join in celebrations of the centenary of the 1917 victory by Australian and New Zealand Light Horse regiments in the Battle of Beersheba.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
6/20/2017 9:34:48 PM
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BBC misleads – again
This is not the first time the BBC and other news outlets have used grotesquely inappropriate headlines.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
6/20/2017 9:38:00 PM
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Einstein TV series distorts Jewish refugee issue
Genius is an immensely interesting, entertaining and educational series. But its misrepresentation of America’s refugee policy can only diminish its educational value.
BY RAFAEL MEDOFF \
6/20/2017 9:38:37 PM
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Let the Kurds have their way
It is time for the international community to catch up with the Kurds and work with them to establish their own political institutions.
By DONALD ELLIS \
6/20/2017 9:41:48 PM
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Effecting change at the United Nations
Haley’s moral clarity in standing strong against the lies and injustices directed toward Israel reminds me of an experience that I encountered 17 years ago.
By DAVID KRAMER \
6/20/2017 9:44:22 PM
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Alexandria: Forgotten Jewry, forgotten revolt
We confuse the assimilation that plagues the Diaspora today in the modern epoch with the acculturation that proved a source of strength for many Jewish communities in the ancient and medieval world.
By ELI KAVON \
6/20/2017 9:47:20 PM
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Bring Judaism and freedom into the eternal fourth dimension
New York and Israel Jewry in contrasting policies this week.
By GIL TROY \
6/20/2017 9:52:46 PM
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Rising British antisemitism a threat to Jews everywhere
We need to get past the mentality that if we don’t make an issue over this turn of events, the bad feelings will blow over and just go away.
By JEFFREY LUDWIG \
6/20/2017 9:56:31 PM
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The shot heard around the world
By Bonnie Riva Ras \
6/20/2017 9:57:43 PM
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War at the root of hunger
The consequences of not dedicating the resources needed to avert these disasters and address their root causes could affect us all.
By DOMINIK STILLHART \
6/20/2017 10:01:32 PM
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Letters: June 20, 2017: Stopping terror
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
6/20/2017 10:12:14 PM
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Liberman: Trump administration still in ‘listening and learning’ mode
Liberman's comments come a day before meeting Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's senior advisor and son-in-law.
By HERB KEINON,ADAM RASGON \
6/20/2017 10:14:50 PM
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Initial reports: Blast at Brussels Central Station
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
6/20/2017 10:21:24 PM
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IDF chief: Iran's strike on ISIS not as impressive as they claimed
Eisenkot rejects politicized criticism of IDF regarding new Palestinian housing.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
6/20/2017 10:22:17 PM
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Police 'neutralize' person wearing explosive belt at Brussels station - local media
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 10:29:06 PM
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Belgian troops kill 'terrorist' bomber in Brussels train station
"Such isolated acts will continue in Brussels, in Paris and elsewhere. It's inevitable."
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 10:35:00 PM
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Former UN envoy draws parallel between Gaza strip and a concentration camp
“The misery in that unhappy strip of land is difficult to describe and more difficult to endure.”
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
6/20/2017 10:39:32 PM
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US Hurricane Center says storm Bret degenerates into a tropical wave
By REUTERS \
6/20/2017 11:45:18 PM