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A-G: Knesset bill restricting mikve use is unconstitutional
By YONAH JEREMY BOB,JEREMY SHARON \
3/21/2016 12:29:50 AM
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A-G: Knesset bill restricting mikve use is unconstitutional
The bill passed a preliminary reading last week and has been put forward by haredi parties in the Knesset.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB,JEREMY SHARON \
3/21/2016 12:32:50 AM
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Government approves initiative to help poor single parent families
As part of the plan, the maximum income requirement for receiving additional income support and alimony will be increased.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
3/21/2016 1:00:12 AM
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How to Think About Transgenderism
By N.S. PALMER \
3/21/2016 1:37:35 AM
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Turkey becoming ‘semi-failed state,’ former lawmaker tells ‘Post’
‘I can’t see how there can be an end to violence in the country’
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
3/21/2016 1:17:15 AM
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Magnitude 6.6 quake hits off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 1:22:30 AM
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UNHRC to debate boycotting Israeli settlements
Lapid to call for end to council funding at Geneva rally
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/21/2016 2:12:10 AM
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Obama and family tour Cuba's historic Old Havana
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 2:44:51 AM
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Public smoking rooms head for extinction
Thirdhand smoke absorbs in carpets and furniture, does not dissipate, study shows
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/21/2016 3:09:07 AM
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Chief rabbis turn the heat up on differences over mikve usage
A difference of opinion between the two rabbis over who should be appointed to the position of director of the Chief Rabbinate became public two weeks ago.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/21/2016 3:23:05 AM
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Safety first: Important tips for safe Purim celebrations
The Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene, and Beterem – The Israel Center for Child Safety and Health, warned that costumes and accessories may pose serious dangers.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/21/2016 3:28:21 AM
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Court: Shut Haifa site that hired illegal Palestinians
Last Monday, law enforcement held a hearing with the construction site developers over the allegations and ordered the site closed for 21 days due to the harboring of illegal workers.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/21/2016 3:41:15 AM
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PM says ‘insufferable’ Breaking the Silence is ‘being dealt with’
IDF watchdog states it has not been contacted by authorities, Livni calls campaign against NGO a politically motivated ‘hate fest’
By HERB KEINON,BEN HARTMAN \
3/21/2016 3:54:55 AM
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US Democrat Sanders raised more money than Clinton in February
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 3:59:32 AM
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Condemning Abbas' silence, Biden says Israel and Arabs may find common cause against terror
Biden's speech, before a record crowd of 18,000 in the capital's Verizon Center Stadium, included several lines that drew standing ovations from the crowd.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
3/21/2016 4:29:19 AM
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Stalemate at the summit after leaders draw
Beersheba still one point in front of Mac TA after sides settle for 1-1 tie at Turner
By ALLON SINAI \
3/21/2016 4:55:42 AM
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Nate Robinson shines in debut for Hapoel Tel Aviv
Hapoel Jerusalem aims to complete a regular-season sweep of Maccabi Tel Aviv on Monday night and open a two-game lead in the battle for the No. 1 seed in the BSL playoffs.
By ALLON SINAI \
3/21/2016 4:59:18 AM
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Knesset panel debates IBA future
Multiple flaws in the public broadcasting bill, the preliminary reading of which was passed last week by the Knesset, are preventing the IBC from getting off the ground.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
3/21/2016 5:06:29 AM
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China vows crackdown on fake vaccines amid scandal
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 5:45:09 AM
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Security forces arrest 9 people in West Bank in connection to terrorism
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/21/2016 7:36:27 AM
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Somali militants overrun military base, killing at least one
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 8:22:11 AM
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Some of the last Jews of Yemen brought to Israel in secret mission
Rabbi in group brings centuries old torah scroll.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/21/2016 8:59:51 AM
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WATCH LIVE: UNHRC debates boycotting Israeli settlements
Four of the resolutions, including one that calls on Israel to return the Golan Heights to Syria, have already been posted on the UNHRC website.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/21/2016 9:48:56 AM
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North Korea fires short-range projectiles into sea amid tension over nuclear ambitions
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 10:01:06 AM
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Kuwait expels 14 accused of Hezbollah links
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 10:07:11 AM
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Revolutionary Guards commander demands that Iran annex Bahrain
General Qasemi, a crony of Iran's supreme leader, urged the annexation of Bahrain to Iran, explaining that "Bahrain is an Iranian province that was detached from Iran due to the colonialism."
By MAAYAN GROISMAN \
3/21/2016 10:50:44 AM
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Report: Suicide bomber in Istanbul stalked group of Israelis
Turkish authorities identified the suicide bomber behind Saturday's attack in Istanbul as a member of Islamic State.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
3/21/2016 10:53:14 AM
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Israeli professor whose technology can diagnose cancer by sensing breath earns int'l honors
“Precisely because I am not a doctor, I was able to conceive such a unique development – an inexpensive and noninvasive system for diagnosing diseases based on breath,” Technion researcher says.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/21/2016 11:40:32 AM
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Pelephone services down for millions of customers
By NIV ELIS \
3/21/2016 12:14:50 PM
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Turkey hunts three more would-be bombers after Istanbul attack
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 12:24:37 PM
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Courting Egypt, Hamas removes all signs of Muslim Brotherhood from Gaza
The London-based Arab daily A-Sharq al-Awsat reported Monday that Hamas' Public Works Department started removing images of senior Muslim Brotherhood leaders.
By MAAYAN GROISMAN \
3/21/2016 12:38:06 PM
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Terror victim's son calls on UNHRC to condemn his father’s murder
Micah Avni on Monday called on the United Nations Human Rights Council to condemn the murder of his father, Richard Lakin who was killed in an October terror attack in Jerusalem.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/21/2016 12:42:03 PM
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Security sources: 3 Turkish soldiers killed in bomb attack in southeast
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 12:48:02 PM
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WATCH: Israel ups security level along Egypt's Sinai border
Israeli forces said the increased military presence along the Sinai border is in response to unprecedented attacks carried out by the IS-linked militant group since last year.
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 1:01:23 PM
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One Nation, One Heart
By Jordana Brown \
3/21/2016 1:09:36 PM
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Israelis slain in Istanbul bombing laid to rest
Dimona Mayor Ben Biton praised one of the victims, Simcha Damri, for her years of charity work helping out needy families in Dimona, and called her “one of the foundations of the city."
By BEN HARTMAN,DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
3/21/2016 1:32:24 PM
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Lapid: UNHRC advocates terrorist rights, not human rights
Lapid intends to lead an effort to re-examine funding of the council.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
3/21/2016 1:37:53 PM
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Google ordered to remove Brazilian bar mitzvah boy’s viral video
The court in Sao Paulo backed a lawsuit by the parents of Nissim Ourfali, who were seeking to have all the copies of the three-minute video removed from Google-owned YouTube.
By JTA \
3/21/2016 2:07:53 PM
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Saudi sees partial Russian pullout from Syria as 'positive' step toward solution
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 2:29:04 PM
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Hezbollah Brigades vows to attack US forces 'defending ISIS' in Iraq
In a statement released Sunday, the organization claimed: "the United States increasingly intervenes in Iraq's issues with its presence in the Iraqi joint operations command."
By MAAYAN GROISMAN \
3/21/2016 2:36:01 PM
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The flawed genius of Mordecai Kaplan
Kaplan’s genius in broadening our understanding of Judaism suffers from two major flaws.
By ELI KAVON \
3/21/2016 2:39:45 PM
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Clinton bashes Trump at AIPAC for 'neutral' stance on Israel
"America can't ever be neutral when it comes to Israel's security or survival," Clinton said. "Some things aren't negotiable."
By MICHAEL WILNER \
3/21/2016 4:28:06 PM
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Iranian-Backed Shi'ite militia demands withdrawal of US force deployed in Iraq
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 2:47:22 PM
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FBI, Secret Service probe letter sent to Trump's sister
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 2:53:13 PM
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The Jerusalem Post's top 5 stories of March 21
Last-living Yemenite Jews brought to Israel, Clinton bashes Trump in AIPAC speech, Rabbi squares off with anti-Israel activist in viral video, and more.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/21/2016 3:59:51 PM
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Netanyahu lauds efforts to bring some of the last Jews in Yemen to Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/21/2016 4:07:40 PM
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Clinton at AIPAC: Palestinian leaders must stop incitement against Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/21/2016 4:11:38 PM
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Haredi MK: PM must advance mikva bill despite A-G’s opposition
Non-Orthodox Diaspora influence "undemocratic" UTJ lawmaker says.
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/21/2016 4:15:26 PM
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WATCH: Anti-Israel activist and famous rabbi verbally joust in front of AIPAC forum
In the video, the two men can be seen surrounded by numerous pro-Palestinian supporters and immediately begin speaking over one another in a heated exchange.
By DANIEL J. ROTH \
3/21/2016 4:38:38 PM
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Liberman: Deri invited me to join coalition
Liberman says government dresses as right-wing every day, not just on Purim.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
3/21/2016 5:02:46 PM
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Russia says to act on its own against Syria truce breaches if no US response
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 5:05:30 PM
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Gov’t grant to bring thousands of Jewish women on educational trips to Israel
The new venture will see the already heavily subsidized program expanded to bring in a further 5600 women.
By SAM SOKOL \
3/21/2016 5:15:18 PM
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Making Israel's forests thrive—even in the desert
"To grow a forest in an area with annual rainfall of 270 mm. is magic," he said. "It's really a miracle."
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
3/21/2016 5:44:36 PM
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What makes Everything Awesome
By Dale Harris \
3/21/2016 5:49:48 PM
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MK calls for 'global war on terror' in forum of lawmakers from 150 countries
Addressing lawmakers from 150 countries, MK Nachman Shai (Zionist Union) listed the names of the three Israelis killed in the Istanbul bombing.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/21/2016 5:53:44 PM
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Hitler’s copy of ‘Mein Kampf’ sells at auction for over $20K
By JTA \
3/21/2016 6:00:32 PM
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Women of the Wall priestly blessing ceremony faces internal criticism
WOW announced on Sunday night that Passover ceremony would be conducted “by women, for women,"
By JEREMY SHARON \
3/21/2016 6:14:37 PM
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Palestinian boy, 15, arrested for throwing rocks, paint at light rail
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
3/21/2016 6:22:41 PM
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ISIS forces kill 26 Syrian soldiers near Palmyra
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 6:23:59 PM
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Metaphors in the Torah: “Chukim” (Religious Statutes Beyond the Ability of the Rabbis to Understand)
By Dror Ben Ami \
3/24/2016 6:30:28 AM
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Push to cut CUNY budget over anti-Semitism ‘extreme response,’ says Jewish leader
"Cutting the budget is an expression of the frustration on the part of some of the legislators about the history of the past few months.”
By SAM SOKOL \
3/21/2016 6:33:56 PM
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Dubai security chief: Independent Palestinian state would be another failed Arab state
"Today, the Jews are heading the world's economy, without the Jews you Arabs would not have known how to deposit your money in the bank," says Tamim.
By MAAYAN GROISMAN \
3/21/2016 8:55:41 PM
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PM: Intelligence officials clarifying whether Istanbul bomber targeted Israelis
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/21/2016 7:03:29 PM
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Fire disrupts Pelephone services for millions of customers
Cellular carrier told customers problem was being addressed, and encouraged its the use of wireless Internet in the meantime.
By NIV ELIS \
3/21/2016 7:06:46 PM
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Report: IDF to draft haredi man seen kissing woman in Facebook post
The military reportedly sent a draft notice to the ultra-Orthodox man based on the photo, saying his request for a deferment based on religious observance was a ruse.
By JTA \
3/21/2016 7:15:50 PM
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Netanyahu: Israel working to discern whether Istanbul bomber targeted Israelis
Netanyahu's comments followed reports Monday in the Turkish media indicating that the bomber shadowed the Israeli tour group after they left their hotel.
By HERB KEINON \
3/21/2016 7:20:37 PM
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In a first, Californian rice to be grown sustainably with Israeli tech
This is not the first time Israel and California have paired up to beat the drought.
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
3/21/2016 7:21:57 PM
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Social workers strike to protest incidents of violence against them
"The social workers on a daily basis face cases that are so complex and difficult that most of us would rather not even hear about them."
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
3/21/2016 7:30:40 PM
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Report: Trump names foreign policy team led by Senator Sessions
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 7:32:43 PM
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Syrian gov't rules out talks on Assad future, says focus is counter-terrorism
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 7:33:29 PM
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Syria opposition says government wasting time at Geneva talks
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 7:36:51 PM
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Catching the wind with Donovan
Scottish folk hero to promote transcendental meditation at April makeup date for canceled January show.
By DAVID BRINN \
3/21/2016 7:44:06 PM
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Theater Review: Mephisto
By Hillel Mittelpunkt; Based on the book by Klaus Mann; Directed by Omri Nitzan Cameri; March 16.
By HELEN KAYE \
3/21/2016 7:48:01 PM
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On International Agunah Day: Follow my lead
Actions speak louder than words.
BY RACHEL LEVMORE \
3/21/2016 7:54:54 PM
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UK Jewish lord threatens Labor resignation after rash of anti-Semitic events
In response to the comments, Labor party leader Jeremy Corbyn denied that anti-Semitism was a pervasive problem within the party.
By DANIEL J. ROTH \
3/21/2016 7:57:08 PM
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Ya'alon: If NGO Breaking the Silence used classified info abroad, it's 'treachery'
Defense minister orders probe of NGO; Ya'alon's comments draw fire from opposition MKs.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
3/21/2016 8:07:09 PM
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Iraq’s coming apocalypse
In keeping with this irresponsible, even criminal nonchalance, Iraqi authorities have done next to nothing to prepare for a possible collapse.
By DANIEL PIPES \
3/21/2016 8:10:19 PM
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We have returned from Babylon
In the face of existential threat, we Jews will not depend upon an edict from the king, the president of the United States, or the international community to defend ourselves.
By ARDIE GELDMAN \
3/21/2016 8:15:26 PM
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No Holds Barred: What motivates Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson?
Their humanitarian work is unmatched and they work tirelessly to fulfill the Jewish imperative of perfecting the world as a junior partner in God’s creation.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
3/21/2016 8:18:01 PM
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Israel remains an American favorite
During these hyper-partisan times, one of the few things the vast majority of Americans can still agree upon is their affection and support for Israel.
By JONATHAN ADELMAN \
3/21/2016 8:22:46 PM
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UN Syria envoy says political transition must be on table
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 8:26:10 PM
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Borderline Views: The UK Labour Party is betraying its values
As the issues of Israel, Islamic fundamentalism and anti-Semitism become increasingly intertwined, the borders between them are becoming all the more blurred.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
3/21/2016 8:28:24 PM
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Wanted: Spiritual leaders
The Chief Rabbinate must face the reality: Israel is not a religious state. That may be unfortunate, but it is a reality.
By DAVID J. MARTIN \
3/21/2016 8:36:42 PM
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Arab NGO report says Israel racism doubled in past year
The report documents 465 alleged racist incidents from March 2015 to March 2016, which represents almost a doubling over the previous two years.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
3/21/2016 8:40:38 PM
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WATCH: GOP presidential battle takes AIPAC by storm
Follow the JPost's live updates of the pro-Israel lobby's annual policy conference.
By MICHAEL WILNER,JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/21/2016 11:35:49 PM
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March 22: Editorial on Kotel
By rejecting Reform prayer at the Western Wall and non-Orthodox use of ritual baths, the haredi parties play right into the hands of the Reform movement and its fellow travelers.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
3/21/2016 8:45:19 PM
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Jerusalem Post Editorial: Salary caps
The belief was that cronyism and corruption were the cause of inflated executive pay. And if stockholders were empowered to stop it that’s what they would do.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
3/21/2016 8:57:05 PM
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Latvia must come to terms with its past
The time has come for the new democracies of Eastern Europe to start facing the historical truth.
By EFRAIM ZUROFF \
3/21/2016 9:01:21 PM
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Killing off ISIS to preserve the West
An entire range of economic steps is desperately needed to fundamentally change the situation in the Middle East in a way that will strengthen stable governments and make it harder for terrorists.
By NOAM TIBON \
3/21/2016 9:08:46 PM
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With covert mission, Jewish Agency calls end to Yemenite immigration
Last 50 Jews in country refuse to leave, says group.
By SAM SOKOL \
3/21/2016 9:10:01 PM
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Nasrallah: Hezbollah will strike Israel 'without any limit' if war breaks out
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/21/2016 9:12:45 PM
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Nasrallah: Hezbollah will strike Israel's nuclear facilities if war breaks out
Hezbollah leader threatens that if a future war breaks out with Israel, his terrorist group won't refrain from striking nuclear facilities.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/21/2016 9:19:39 PM
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Trump warns Republicans against pushing a third-party candidate
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 9:25:29 PM
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Committee advances bill linking tax evasion with money laundering
The law will only go into effect six months after the Knesset passes it in its second and third readings. During that window, evaders will have an opportunity to come clean and avoid prosecution.
By NIV ELIS \
3/21/2016 9:28:46 PM
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Report: Kuwait expels 14 accused of Hezbollah links
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 9:31:58 PM
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Ayelet Shaked: Israel ratifying Marrakesh Treaty for cross-border delivery of books for blind
The treaty, signed in 2013, requires 20 countries to ratify it before it goes into effect.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
3/21/2016 9:35:20 PM
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Gaza professors loses position after publicly criticizing Hamas
In response to the decision to suspend him, Professor Jadallah accused The Islamic University of “fostering the culture of silencing its sons from an early age."
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
3/21/2016 9:38:45 PM
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MKs beware: Calling each other 'terrorists' or 'Nazis' is now punishable
Though the Ethics Committee has a policy of not punishing lawmakers for speech, it decided to make an exception for personal accusations.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
3/21/2016 9:47:45 PM
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Turkish terror victim Yonatan 'Yoni' Suher laid to rest at kibbutz
At the time of the attack, Suher was on vacation with his wife, Inbal, to celebrate his birthday.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
3/21/2016 9:49:37 PM
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Gunmen attack EU military training base in Mali's capital
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 9:51:43 PM
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Police lift advisory over suspected security incident on route 90
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/21/2016 9:55:11 PM
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Morocco asks UN to shut military office in Western Sahara
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 10:09:05 PM
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Fluoride to again be added to drinking water
The fluoridation policy, especially beneficial to the dental health of children, is endorsed by public health experts and dentists.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
3/21/2016 10:18:13 PM
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Hezbollah says Saudi Arabia, Turkey obstructing Syria peace chances
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 10:22:30 PM
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Analysis: Clinton shows AIPAC supporters she knows what troubles them about Obama
Democratic candidate deserves credit for willing to give a strongly pro-Israel speech to AIPAC, even though it is probably not music to the ears of a noted sector of her party.
By HERB KEINON \
3/21/2016 10:56:19 PM
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Trump: US should spend less on NATO
By REUTERS \
3/21/2016 11:24:13 PM
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Republic presidential candidate Governor John Kasich begins AIPAC speech
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/21/2016 11:42:35 PM
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Kasich: I call for the US to withdraw from Iran deal in light of missile tests
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/21/2016 11:47:26 PM
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Kasich: I am horrified by Palestinian attacks on Israelis, PA to blame for incitement
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
3/21/2016 11:54:40 PM