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Islamic fundamentalism, the permanent threat
A prescient interview 20 years ago with the late Prof. Mordechai Abir; ‘The trend nowadays is that the masses – especially those who suffer economic hardship – increasingly follow the fundamentalists.’
By MANFRED GERSTENFELD \
7/20/2014 12:01:15 AM
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With children in a shelter
There are board games and cards scattered around the perimeter of the room. A counselor on the opposite side of the room is passing around cookies, and I am holding a bag of toffees.
By TALIA LEFKOWITZ \
7/20/2014 12:10:32 AM
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July 20: More readers weigh in on the Gaza fighting
This blindness to the real intent of our enemies is a darkness much worse than the absence of light.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
7/20/2014 12:15:38 AM
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Problems in Paris
The shame of it is that this might not be an entirely out-of-favor viewpoint. It will lurk behind official denunciations of anti-Semitism.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
7/20/2014 12:19:15 AM
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Progressives and moral equivalence during Operation Protective Edge?
Operation Protective Edge is a fight between good and evil. There is no moral equivalence here.
ERIC R. MANDEL \
7/20/2014 12:22:58 AM
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What to do about Gaza
These open zones are critical to enable Israel to detect threats approaching the border well in advance, and to provide a buffer.
By YITZHAK KLEIN \
7/20/2014 12:27:00 AM
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Netanyahu meets with French FM; discourages comparing Israel with Gazan terrorists
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 12:34:37 AM
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Rioters in Jerusalem throw rocks and molotov cocktails
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 1:05:48 AM
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Israel resigned to four more months in global diplomatic effort with Iran
As deal deadline passes, American officials promise to stay tough on Iran; Netanyahu prefers extension to bad deal, officials tell ‘Post,’ as White House says final accord ‘shaping up.’
By MICHAEL WILNER \
7/20/2014 1:37:27 AM
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A quick question
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
7/20/2014 1:51:00 AM
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IDF has targeted 2,500 sites in Gaza; 13 tunnels uncovered
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 2:00:12 AM
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PM: Ground incursion is only way to deal with tunnels
Netanyahu says there is no guarantee of 100 percent success, but that everything was being done to get “maximum results.”
By HERB KEINON \
7/20/2014 2:25:49 AM
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Fighting terrorists who move around in ambulances
Hamas is an expert at embedding itself in the midst of the Palestinian civilian population and using it as human shields, to seek immunity from the army.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/20/2014 3:17:26 AM
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Senior Hamas official prefers Israeli Gaza reoccupation to the blockade
Cairo-based official says Israeli control of Gaza would mean electricity, water and jobs.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
7/20/2014 3:12:20 AM
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Bennett says Diaspora Jews ‘facing anti-Semitic attacks due to Israel’s operations'
Attacks in Los Angeles, Boston, Paris, Berlin and Morocco, it is clear that Israel's Gaza offensive is being used to justify anti-Semitism.
By SAM SOKOL \
7/20/2014 11:17:16 AM
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Five soldiers hospitalized throughout the night
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 8:14:02 AM
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Thousands attend Jerusalem prayer rally for IDF operating in Gaza
At the Western wall, rabbis call on people to read passages from the Book of Psalms for the success and safety of the IDF.
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/20/2014 4:22:25 AM
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Entering the zone – again
This weekend, there were no arguments at the mall and the usual Israeli bravado. Not much lingering either; Israelis already know the drill.
By DAVID BRINN \
7/20/2014 4:32:55 AM
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Two more soldiers killed in Gaza bringing death toll to five
Staff Sergeant Bania Roval was shot dead by a terrorist in a tunnel; 2nd-Lt. Bar Rahav was killed in a second incident.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/20/2014 7:41:07 AM
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UK Jews feel anti-Semitic backlash
Community Security Trust warns that situation could deteriorate significantly; Large pro-Palestinian demo held outside Downing Street.
By JERRY LEWIS \
7/20/2014 6:25:06 AM
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IDF says 2,600 targets struck since start of operation
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/20/2014 7:42:05 AM
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Israel warns foreign journalists covering Gaza fighting
By REUTERS \
7/20/2014 8:28:58 AM
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At least 16 soldiers hospitalized after sustaining injuries in Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 8:43:01 AM
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Rocket sirens in Herzliya, Ramat Hasharon Ra'anana
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 9:05:44 AM
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Zoabi to complain to Knesset about handcuffing treatment
During anti-war demonstration in Haifa MK was apprehended by officers who did not recognize her.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
7/20/2014 9:10:57 AM
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One rocket intercepted over Beersheba, one shot down over Ashekelon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 9:14:06 AM
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Rocket alert siren blares in Ashkelon and Beersheba
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 9:22:21 AM
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Four additional wounded soldiers admitted to Tel Hashomer
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 9:48:20 AM
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'Terrorists on the ground increasing gun and missile attacks on IDF'
Source says IDF units in Gaza facing increasing threats; Col. Rasan Alian, commander of the Golani Brigade, moderately injured and hospitalized.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/20/2014 10:06:08 AM
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Golani Brigade commander moderately hurt in exchange of fire in Gaza
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/20/2014 10:00:06 AM
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Health officials: Israeli shelling kills at least 20 in Gaza neighborhood
By REUTERS \
7/20/2014 10:01:50 AM
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Rockets intercepted over Beersheba, Ashkelon and Tel Aviv area
No injuries reported in the latest barrages; wall between two homes damaged in Ashkelon.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 10:02:05 AM
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Iron Dome intercepts rocket in Tel Aviv area
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 10:05:30 AM
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Rocket alert siren blares in Netivot
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 10:13:34 AM
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Rocket siren goes off in Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 10:26:52 AM
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Three rockets intercepted in Sdot Negev Regional Council
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 10:42:11 AM
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Iron Dome intercepts two rockets over Ashkelon Coast Regional Council
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 10:47:48 AM
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Rocket siren blare in Rishon Lezion, Ness Ziona
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 10:48:52 AM
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Health officials: At least 20 Palestinians killed in northeast Gaza
Thousands of residents flee homes as IDF ramps up military offensive; Palestinian death toll stood at 353 before latest attack.
By REUTERS \
7/20/2014 10:51:16 AM
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Backstreet Boys aren't back – three sold out shows in Ra'anana canceled
US pop heroes say show postponed due to security situation, plan on rescheduling for spring 2015.
By DAVID BRINN \
7/20/2014 10:58:49 AM
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The power of the weak
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
7/20/2014 11:00:00 AM
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13 IDF soldiers killed in Gaza as Operation Protective Edge death toll climbs to 18
Latest Israeli military fatalities all from Golani Brigade; IDF completing identification process of fallen troops.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/20/2014 6:25:06 PM
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Netanyahu finally calls out Erdogan for anti-Semitic statements
Meretz’s Gal-On calls Turkish leader's comments that he made at a campaign rally “despicable, vile and irresponsible."
By HERB KEINON \
7/20/2014 11:31:17 AM
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Building in Eshkol Regional Council suffers direct rocket hit, no injuries
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 11:41:38 AM
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Hamas reportedly accepts Red Cross initiated two-hour cease-fire, Israel deliberating
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 11:42:46 AM
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IDF to hold fire in Gaza's Shejaia despite Hamas breaking humanitarian truce
Palestinians say at least 50 killed in district, which IDF says is center of terror activity; Abbas accuses Israel of "massacre."
By yaakov lappin,REUTERS \
7/20/2014 4:40:08 PM
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Rocket alert siren sounds in Beersheba
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 12:04:19 PM
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Four rockets fall in open areas in Beersheba
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 12:15:01 PM
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Photo gallery: Prayer ceremony at Western Wall for IDF soldiers
Around 1000 people gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem to pray for the safety of the IDF troops currently fighting in Gaza.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 12:24:31 PM
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Abbas condemns 'new massacre committed by the Israeli government in Shejaia'
By REUTERS \
7/20/2014 12:31:09 PM
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IDF sets up field hospital at Erez crossing to treat injured Palestinians
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 12:46:56 PM
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Wounded IDF soldiers evacuated to a variety of Israeli hospitals
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 12:55:19 PM
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Two rockets land in Eshkol Regional Council area; none hurt
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 1:14:45 PM
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Indictment for cop who allegedly sold intel to crime boss
By BEN HARTMAN \
7/20/2014 1:17:36 PM
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IDF sets up field hospital at Erez border crossing for injured Palestinians
Hospital to begin functioning at 8 p.m.; IDF says will serve mainly women and children and will include a delivery room.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 1:18:50 PM
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IDF agrees to two-hour humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza's embattled Shejaia area
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 1:40:27 PM
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IDF has killed 130 terrorists, wounded 800 since ground offensive started
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/20/2014 1:53:26 PM
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Presidential changeover to be low key
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
7/20/2014 1:54:27 PM
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Rocket explodes in open area in Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council, no injuries
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 1:55:36 PM
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Presidential swearing-in to be modest affair as Protective Edge continues
Yesh Atid asks for Knesset summer recess to be delayed until operation in Gaza ends.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/20/2014 2:21:48 PM
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Fighting resumes in Gaza neighborhood, two-hour truce collapses
By REUTERS \
7/20/2014 2:30:26 PM
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Rocket lands in Eshkol Regional Council, no injuries
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 2:32:13 PM
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Abbas and UN chief Ban head to Qatar for Gaza cease-fire talks
Western diplomatic sources see Qatar as strategic player because it hosts a large number of exiled Islamists, including Khaled Mashaal.
By REUTERS \
7/20/2014 2:50:03 PM
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The corruption at the head of Hamas
As Gazans suffer poverty and war, Khaled Mashaal and Ismail Haniyeh build their wealth.
By GLOBES \
7/20/2014 3:00:02 PM
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Eshkol Council head: Protective Edge will fail if tunnels not destroyed
For Chaim Yellin the threat is obvious – all it would take is a single successful infiltration to cause widespread destruction.
By BEN HARTMAN \
7/20/2014 3:17:46 PM
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IDF kills 2 terrorists emerging from tunnel shaft in south Gaza
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/20/2014 3:46:25 PM
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Haredi leaders call on public to pray for well being of IDF soldiers, Jewish people
Numerous leaders of non-hassidic haredi world call for worshipers to increase prayers amid hostiles in Gaza.
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/20/2014 4:26:50 PM
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Comment Exchange: Jewish Press
By DAVID TURNER \
7/20/2014 4:31:00 PM
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WATCH: Ground troops use drones throughout Gaza to locate tunnels, enemy fire
Special forces unit Sky Rider carries drones into Gaza, launches them to provide real-time intel on tunnels, enemy fire in Operation Protective Edge.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 4:41:15 PM
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IDF further extends humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza until 5:30 p.m.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 4:45:11 PM
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Arab League calls Israeli attack in Gaza 'war crime'
By REUTERS \
7/20/2014 4:53:11 PM
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Kerry calls on Hamas to consider cease-fire
By REUTERS \
7/20/2014 4:54:10 PM
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Code Red sirens sound in Asheklon, surrounding region
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 4:55:55 PM
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Rocket sirens sound in Beersheba, Ashkelon
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 5:04:11 PM
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Kerry caught on open mic, apparently concerned by Israel's Gaza operation
"It’s a hell of a pinpoint operation,” Kerry says to aide ahead of Fox News interview. "We've got to get over there."
By JPOST.COM STAFF,REUTERS \
7/20/2014 5:52:02 PM
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Four rockets intercepted over Netivot
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 5:08:56 PM
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Netanyahu to Gazans: 'Hamas wants you to die, don't die for Hamas'
PM speaks on CNN and BBC outlining operation's goals of destroying terror tunnels, says Israel will work with international community to demilitarize the Gaza Strip.
By HERB KEINON,REUTERS \
7/20/2014 5:11:28 PM
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Rocket alert siren sounds in Beersheba
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 5:25:19 PM
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Fallen IDF soldiers in Gaza operation laid to rest
Mourners gather for funerals of Sgt. Adar Barsano, 2nd-Lt. Bar Rahav and Staff-Sgt. Bania Roval.
By BEN HARTMAN,JPOST.COM STAFF,NIV ELIS \
7/20/2014 5:37:17 PM
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Teen killed at anti-Israel protest in Kashmir
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 5:46:23 PM
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2 rockets fired from Gaza land in the Eshkol Regional Council
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 6:00:14 PM
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81,000 Gazans take refuge in UNRWA shelters
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 6:07:15 PM
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Israelis reconsider Turkey travel following demonstrations, Erdogan comments
During the operation, Jews have been attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters in Europe and the US.
By NIV ELIS \
7/20/2014 6:11:46 PM
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IDF: 13 additional Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza operation
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 6:34:48 PM
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80 percent of British Jews report feeling blamed for Israeli actions
British Jews feel perceived rise in anti-Semitism but aren’t unduly worried; anti-Semitic incidents “spike” when Israel engages in military action.
By SAM SOKOL \
7/20/2014 6:28:34 PM
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Code Red sirens go off in Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 6:36:23 PM
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Gantz: Hamas is sustaining blows 'every hour'
Regarding civilian casualties in Gaza, Gantz says, "I'm very sorry for civilians that have been harmed."
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/20/2014 7:23:20 PM
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Bennett: Ground invasion stopped mega-attack
Economy minister says had Hamas agreed to cease-fire, the IDF would not have uncovered vast network of underground terror tunnels.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
7/20/2014 7:27:38 PM
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WATCH: IDF systematically destroying Hamas's network of tunnels
Some underground passages housed explosives, communication lines; longest destroyed tunnel stretched for 1.2 km, ending in Israel.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/20/2014 7:32:21 PM
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IAEA: Iran eliminates sensitive uranium gas stockpile under nuclear deal
By REUTERS \
7/20/2014 7:34:50 PM
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Code Red rocket sirens sound in Sderot
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 7:42:58 PM
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Netanyahu vows IDF will complete mission in Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 8:22:55 PM
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Supreme Court lifts gag order on name of oldest alleged murdered in Abu Khedir case
By JPOST.COM STAFF,YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/20/2014 8:34:46 PM
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PM to nation: Operation will continue until quiet is restored
PM addresses the country as IDF death toll in Gaza operation rises to 18 soldiers; premier urges nation to stand together, says operation will extend as long as necessary.
By HERB KEINON \
7/20/2014 8:38:45 PM
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Netanyahu: Turkish PM's anti-Israel rhetoric 'anti-Semitic'
By REUTERS \
7/20/2014 9:09:33 PM
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'Palestinians unlikely to use IDF field hospital'
Palestinians unlikely to avail themselves of Israeli military facility for security reasons, out of anger at IDF, says Gaza source.
By SAM SOKOL \
7/20/2014 9:12:04 PM
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The eleventh commandment: Thou shalt paint
Local artist Elisheva Shira speaks about infusing art with Torah as part of her first big exhibit.
By ARIEL HENDELMAN \
7/20/2014 9:17:15 PM
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Tragedy of war
History has proven that regimes like Hamas’s are ultimately self-destructive; it's a tragedy that so many good people must give their lives before such evil is eradicated.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
7/20/2014 9:25:53 PM
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Obama calls Netanyahu, Kerry plans Cairo visit to forge cease-fire
By MICHAEL WILNER \
7/20/2014 9:28:09 PM
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Hamas bandits
Lest there be any doubt, Hamas is a band of terrorists. Israel on the other hand is a sovereign nation, and, like every nation, has a natural right of self-defense.
By TED POE \
7/20/2014 9:31:11 PM
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Massive pro-Palestinian rally takes Vienna
Thousands of protestors in Austrian capital chant slogans against Israel's operation in Gaza.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
7/20/2014 9:37:30 PM
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Conditions for a long-term cease-fire
It is difficult to move toward a cease-fire agreement that will surely need external guarantors such as Egypt, the Palestinian government and possibly Turkey, Qatar and even the US if previously guaranteed agreements are not respected.
By DAOUD KUTTAB \
7/20/2014 9:44:58 PM
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Kerry to visit Cairo to forge cease-fire, Obama calls Netanyahu
US president "stressed the need to protect civilians— in Gaza and in Israel," says White House.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
7/21/2014 1:24:39 AM
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Abbas working with Qatar to find way to push ceasefire in Gaza
PA president looks to Qatar, Turkey to use their ties with Hamas to push a ceasefire.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
7/20/2014 9:51:19 PM
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Qatar condemns IDF operation on Gaza's Shejaia district
By REUTERS \
7/20/2014 9:55:19 PM
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July 21: The difference
We need to change “#FreePalestine” to “#FreePalestineFromHamas.”
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
7/20/2014 9:55:26 PM
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Maternal cognitive dissonance
Knowing that my son is entering a strip of land densely populated by such demons is frightening enough. Aware that he is doing so with a weapon in one hand and a law book in the other is beyond my capacity as a mother to bear.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
7/20/2014 9:57:43 PM
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Israel is bombing Gaza? Support the Jews
The real question is simple: What negotiation can there be with such terrorists – and make no mistake: Hamas, that attacks Israel from Gaza with rockets, is a terrorist organization.
By VAIDAS SALDŽIUNAS \
7/20/2014 10:02:15 PM
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Supreme Court lifts gag order on lead alleged murderer of Abu Khdeir
Name made public of Yosef Chaim Ben-David, after court rejects plea to not publicize identity.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/20/2014 10:04:04 PM
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Terra Incognita: When journalists call Israelis ‘scum’
Journalists covering Palestinians often place themselves not as unbiased observers, or even those purporting to be unbiased, but rather as narrators for the “people” and the “reality.”
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/20/2014 10:06:28 PM
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Reality Check: Ditch Liberman!
Shamelessly in a time of war, Liberman has systematically undermined PM Netanyahu.
By JEFF BARAK \
7/20/2014 10:11:13 PM
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Retired brigadier general raises $4m. for IDF
Yom Kippur war hero Avigdor Kahalani: "There is a moment when a nation must protect itself, and that moment is now."
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
7/20/2014 10:12:52 PM
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Fighting academic boycott efforts, one delegation at a time
Recent visit to Israel by seven American law school deans may help with public relations once Operation Protective Edge is over.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/20/2014 10:15:38 PM
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Abbas calls for parties to cease fire, condemns IDF operations in Shejaia
By JPOST.COM STAFF,KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
7/20/2014 10:17:29 PM
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Masked gunmen attack Sudanese newspaper editor who calls for normalization with Israel
The gunmen blamed the editor, Osman Mirghani, for his “disgraceful position” towards Israel.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
7/20/2014 10:21:14 PM
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Israeli hi-tech firm to launch Energy Cyber Security Center
Aiming to tackle threats to infrastructure around the globe, the company plans to launch its Energy Cyber Security Center in Hadera on September 15.
By SHARON UDASIN \
7/20/2014 10:22:27 PM
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French prime minister: Behind hatred of Israel lies hatred of Jews
The prime minister condemns the use of anti-Zionist rhetoric as a cover up of anti-Semitic opinions.
By JOSEPH STRICH \
7/20/2014 10:29:53 PM
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PM to nation: There will be difficult days, but operation to continue until quiet restored
PM addresses the country as IDF death toll in Gaza operation rises to 18 soldiers; premier urges nation to stand together, says operation will extend as long as necessary to assure peace and quiet for Israel.
By LEV SELMON \
7/20/2014 10:32:48 PM
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Hospitals ready to treat IDF and civilian wounded
Since the beginning of Operation Protective Edge, some 400 civilians have required treatment by doctors, psychologists, and social workers for panic attacks.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/20/2014 10:38:27 PM
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Code Red sirens sound in Sderot, surrounding area
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 11:02:13 PM
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MK Chetboun visits injured friends from Golani
Chetboun, a former Major in Golani knew personally several of the soldiers who were killed Saturday night.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/20/2014 11:07:27 PM
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Code Red sirens sound again in Sderot, surrounding areas
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 11:50:10 PM
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IDF clears names of five of 13 soldiers killed in Gaza
Israeli soldiers killed July 20: Maj. Tzafrir Bar-Or, Capt. Tzvika Kaplan, Sgt. Gilad Yacoby, Sgt. Oz Mandelovich and Sgt. Sean Carmeli.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 11:53:59 PM
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IDF clears names of 5 of 13 soldiers killed in recent Gaza fighting
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/20/2014 11:56:45 PM